KR100570167B1 - A system for monitoring sanitation of food facility using network and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a food facility hygiene management system using a network, food equipment temperature, humidity, date of material input and output, food storage status, cooking room access control, whether or not to insert harmful substances during cooking, self-diagnosis of food equipment abnormality, inspection on delivery Food equipment management device for detecting and managing the hygiene status data including at least one or more of the status and / or image data of food facilities and workplaces, the hygiene status data of the food facilities received from the food facilities management apparatus by monitoring the history A central management server that stores in a management database and generates an alarm message and an A / S dispatch message when the hygiene status data exceeds a prescribed acceptance standard, and is connected to the central management server through a wireless network to receive the alarm message And displaying the food facilities manager terminal and the central management server and wireless It is connected via a network and a terminal for receiving and displaying the article A / S MO message.

According to the present invention as described above, by connecting the management device for managing food facilities, such as food service stations to the central management server through the network, the central management server in real time status information (temperature, humidity, material entry date, equipment abnormalities) By monitoring the presence or absence of food facilities 24 hours a day, it is possible to quickly check if there is an abnormality of food facilities and send out dispatch message to the A / S article terminal for immediate A / S action.

Food, care, hygiene, network, kitchen, kitchen appliances, temperature, humidity, alteration.

Description

A System For Monitoring Sanitation of Food Facility using Network And Method Thereof}

1 is a block diagram of a food facility hygiene management system using a network according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the central management server of FIG. 1.

3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the food facility management device of FIG.

4 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the control PC of FIG.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a food facility hygiene management method using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a food facility hygiene management method using a network according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of managing and guiding the expiration date of the food facility in the central management server.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing status information of a food facility to a manager computer remotely from a central management server.

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10: Central Management Server

20: Food facility management device

30: local management server

40: food facilities manager terminal

50: A / S article terminal

The present invention relates to a food facilities hygiene management system and method using a network, and more particularly, to connect the individual food facilities management device to the central management server through the network to receive the hygiene status information of the individual food facilities from the central management server. The present invention relates to a system and a method for managing food facilities 24 hours by managing hygiene of food facilities and transmitting an A / S request message to an A / S article terminal when the condition exceeds an acceptable standard.

Currently, in the places that produce and manage a large amount of ingredients and finished products, such as school lunches and large restaurants, HACCP (Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points), etc. It is managed according to hygiene standards.

HACCP identifies the risk factors that may occur at each stage from raw food production, manufacturing, processing, preservation, and distribution to the final consumer's consumption. It is a scientific hygiene management system to secure food safety by efficient and efficient management.

The HACCP consists of a risk analysis (HA) and a critical control point (CCP). The HA is to identify, analyze and evaluate potential hazards, and the CCP focuses on preventing, eliminating, and ensuring safety. This means a control point that needs to be addressed.

At present, in the places where ingredients are stored and cooked, such as restaurants and food service centers, management of temperature, humidity, and shelf life according to hygiene standards is performed by managers. In the case of a large place, there is a problem that a manager frequently writes a report without properly complying with a prescribed regulation.

On the other hand, in the case of a management device that measures and manages temperature and humidity, there is a problem that it is practically impossible to manage foodstuffs and finished products after the manager leaves office, and it is impossible to quickly cope with failure of the equipment during the operation or during non-operational time. .

Accordingly, there is a growing demand for a system capable of overcoming an unreasonable point of a conventional hygiene management system for food facilities and the safe storage of food and finished products as well as a quick A / S of a food facility for producing the same.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to connect the management device for managing food facilities, such as food service, to the central management server via a network, the central management server real-time information of the food facilities By monitoring the temperature (humidity, material input and output date, equipment, etc.) for 24 hours, it is possible to promptly check when there is an abnormality of food equipment and send out dispatch message to the A / S article terminal for immediate A / S action. To do that.

Another object of the present invention is to manage the history based on various data of food facilities and video information of the workplace monitored in real time from the central management server to generate various hygiene-related report files such as CCP reports and management of the expiration date in the central management server, etc. To provide services.

Still another object of the present invention is to monitor the current status of food facilities and workplaces in real time by connecting to the central management server via a computer or a mobile terminal from the outside of the business trip or during business hours, the setting of food facilities management apparatus Remote control of the value ensures safe management of foodstuffs and finished products.

Still another object of the present invention is to secure objective data by transmitting data to the central management server in real time so that a user cannot arbitrarily modulate the data, thereby ensuring legal reliability.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature, humidity, food storage state of the food facility, and self-diagnosing the abnormality of the food facility and the food facility management device The sensor unit includes a temperature, humidity, and food storage state data of the food facility or a related place through a signal detected from the sensor unit, and generates and controls an alarm signal when the standard value is out of the allowable standard value. Saves a plurality of controllers, each of the measured values received from the plurality of controllers to generate a food hygiene status report file, and displays and outputs an alarm signal when the measured values deviate from the reference value compared to the allowable reference value, If the material stored in the food facility or related place exceeds the expiration date, an alarm signal is displayed. And a food control system including an output control PC and a multiplexer connecting the plurality of controllers and the control PC, and monitoring and storing hygiene state data of the food facilities received from the food facility management device in a history management database. A central management server that generates an alarm message and an A / S dispatch message when the hygiene status data exceeds a prescribed acceptance standard, is connected through a wireless network with the central management server to receive and display the alarm message, and remote control. A food facility manager terminal for remotely controlling the food facility management device by transmitting a signal to the central management server; and an article terminal connected to the central management server through a wireless network to receive and display the A / S dispatch message. The control PC receives the measurement data received from the controller. A report preparation unit that generates a food hygiene status report file based on the information, a material input and output management unit that manages the input and output of the material including the type of material, the date and time of receipt, the expiration date, and the storage location, and the reference temperature and the temperature deviation according to the food hygiene regulations. A temperature management unit for storing and managing temperature measurement data of the food facility and the related place received from the controller, setting a reference humidity and a humidity deviation according to the food hygiene rule, and receiving the kitchen appliance from the controller. And a humidity management unit for storing and managing humidity measurement data of a related place, and a transmission / reception unit coupled with a central management server to transmit hygiene status data including material input and output management data, temperature data, and humidity data to the central management server. Includes, the central management server is the food A history management unit for managing hygiene state data received from a non-management device, a state detection unit for monitoring an hygiene state data received from the food facility management device to determine whether an allowance is exceeded and generating an alarm message when the allowance is exceeded; Receives a hygiene status data from the report preparation unit and the food facilities management device for generating a food facilities hygiene status report file based on the data stored in the history management unit, and sends the alarm message to the food facilities manager terminal and A / S article terminal Provided is a food facilities hygiene management system using a network comprising a transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting.

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Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a food facility hygiene management system using a network according to the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1, the food facilities hygiene management system using the network according to the present invention, the central management server 10, food facilities management device 20, regional management server 30, food facilities manager terminal 40 And an A / S article terminal 50.

The central management server 10 is a computer installed in a company operating a food facilities hygiene management system according to the present invention, and is connected to each device or terminal through a network such as the Internet or a wireless communication network.

The central management server 10 is coupled to the food facility management device 20 and the Internet (or wireless communication network) through the food facility management device 20, such as the temperature, humidity, food intake and storage of food facilities, food and finished product storage state, etc. Receives status information, monitors the current status of food facilities for 24 hours, manages the history, and generates an alarm message and A / S dispatch message when the status data exceeds the limits specified in HACCP.

In addition, when the central management server 10 receives the remote control signal of the food facility manager terminal 40, the remote control of the food facility management device 20 on the spot corresponding to the temperature, humidity, etc. Perform hygiene control.

The food facility management apparatus 20 is a device for managing food facilities installed in a large restaurant or a lunch place, and detects and manages data such as temperature, humidity, and food storage conditions of the food facility and surrounding places, and centralizes the detected data. As real-time transmission to the management server 10, a detailed configuration will be described in detail with reference to Figs.

The local management server 30 is a computer installed in a plurality of regional headquarters, and receives the alarm message including information such as the place where the alarm is generated or the food facilities and the abnormal status history from the central management server 10. Transmission to the terminal 50 allows for immediate repair. When the system of the present invention is operated on a small scale rather than on a large scale, the system does not include the local management server 30, but also transmits a dispatch request message from the central management server 10 to the A / S article terminal 50 directly. It is possible.

The food facility manager terminal 40 is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, PDA, PCS, etc. possessed by the manager who manages food facilities. The food management manager terminal 40 is connected to the central management server 10 through a wireless network and the central management server 10 Receive and display alert messages from Meanwhile, the food facility manager accesses the central management server 10 through the food facility manager terminal 40 to monitor the current status of the food facility and to remotely control the food facility. In the case of monitoring and remote control of food facilities, it is possible to perform this by accessing the central management server 10 through the Internet using a general computer. It is possible.

A / S article terminal 50 is a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone, PDA, PCS possessed by the A / S technician to repair the food facilities in case of abnormalities, and the central management server 10 or the local management server 30 and Connected via a wireless network to receive and display A / S dispatch messages.

2 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the central management server 10 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the central management server 10 includes a transceiver 11, a history manager 12, a current status monitor 15, a database 16, a report generator 17, and an alarm state. It is comprised including the detection part 18 and the control part 19.

The history management unit 13 stores and manages hygiene state data such as temperature and humidity of the food facility and the surrounding place received from the food facility management device 20 in the database unit 16.

The current status monitor unit 15 monitors the current status of the food facility based on the temperature and humidity of the food facility and the surrounding place received from the food facility management device 20, and the hygiene state information from the food facility manager terminal 40. When receiving the request signal, and transmits the current status data of the food facility to the food facility manager terminal 40 through the transceiver 11.

The report preparation unit 17 generates a food facility hygiene status report file such as a CCP report based on the historical data stored in the database 16.

The alarm state detection unit 18 determines whether the hygiene state data received from the food facility management apparatus 20 exceeds the limit and generates an alarm message when the limit is exceeded.

The transceiver 11 receives the hygiene state data from the food facility management device 20, sends an alarm message to the food facility manager terminal 40 and the A / S article terminal 50, and the food facility manager terminal 40. When the hygiene status information request signal is received from the hygiene status data is transmitted to the food facilities manager terminal 40.

The control unit 19 is for controlling each of the above configurations, and transmits a report file creation control signal to the report generation unit 17 at predetermined intervals, and controls the transmission / reception unit 11 to generate the alarm state detection unit 18. The alarm message to the food facility manager terminal 40 and the A / S technician terminal 50.

3 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the food facility management apparatus 20 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the food facility management apparatus includes a control PC 21, a multiplexer 23, a controller 25, a sensor unit 26, a magnetic core 27, a cooler 28, and a defroster 29. It is configured to include).

The sensor unit 26 is for detecting temperature, humidity, food storage state, etc. of the food facility and the surrounding place, and is composed of sensors such as a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a pH sensor, and the like.

The controller 25 is connected to a kitchen appliance to be managed to measure various states of the kitchen appliance, and is a device for maintaining a desired temperature and humidity by driving a cooler 28 or a defroster 29. The controller 25 stores the temperature, humidity, and food storage state data of the food facility or the related place through the signal detected by the sensor unit 26, and generates an alarm signal when the controller deviates from the allowable reference value by comparing with the allowable reference value. The controller 25 is preferably provided for each food facility. It is also possible to detect this only in the central management server 10 when an abnormal condition of the food facility occurs, but it is more preferable to allow the central management server 10 and the controller 25 to detect the abnormal condition at the same time.

The control PC 21 is a computer for monitoring and controlling the state of each kitchen appliance connected to the plurality of controllers 25 through the multiplexer 23. The control PC 21 stores each measurement value received from the plurality of controllers 25 and generates a food hygiene status report file, and displays an alarm signal when the respective measurement values deviate from the reference value by comparing with the allowable reference value. And outputs, and displays and outputs an alarm signal when the material stored in the food facility or related place exceeds the expiration date. In the food hygiene status report file, the alarm signal output, and the expiration date management, it is possible to process all the above items only in the central management server 10, but it would be more desirable to have such a function in the control PC 21.

The multiplexer 23 serves as a switch for connecting the plurality of controllers 25 to the control PC 21. Although not shown in the drawing, the multiplexer 23 detects an abnormality of a specific kitchen appliance through the controller 25. When receiving the signal it is more preferably configured to include a control unit for generating a message sending unit for generating an alarm message using the SMS and transmitting to the manager terminal (not shown) of the corresponding kitchen appliance and the message sending unit.

The magnetic core 27 is a relay device which opens / closes a contact between the controller 25 and a device such as the cooler 28 or the defroster 29 to control the connection state ON / OFF.

The cooler 28 is a device that cools air in order to maintain a temperature of a kitchen appliance or a related place below a predetermined temperature, and operates for a predetermined time according to an operation control signal from the controller 25 every predetermined time.

The defroster 29 is a device for removing frost generated in a kitchen appliance or a related place, and operates for a preset time according to an operation control signal from the controller 25 every predetermined time.

4 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the control PC of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the control PC 21 includes an input unit 100, a display unit 110, an output unit 120, a report generator 130, a material input and output manager 140, a temperature manager 150, The humidity manager 160, the transceiver 170, and the controller 180 are configured to be included.

The input unit 110 is a user inputs a control key, and various input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch screen may be used. The user performs an operation such as setting a temperature and inputting and entering material information through the input unit 110.

The display unit 120 is a device for displaying the current state, state history, and material management state of each kitchen appliance on the screen, and various display devices such as CRT, LCD, and EL may be used.

The output unit 130 is for outputting the state, history, and material management state of each kitchen appliance.

The report generator 140 is for generating a sanitary condition report file such as a CCP report based on the measurement data received from the controller 25.

The material entry and exit management unit 150 is for managing the entry and exit of the material, including the type of material, the receipt date and time, the expiration date, the storage position. The material input and output management unit 150 manages the material input and output based on the material name, receipt status and expiration date input by the manager, and generates a warning signal and transmits the alarm signal to the controller 180 when the material passes the expiration date.

The temperature management unit 160 sets a reference temperature and a temperature deviation according to hygiene management regulations such as HACCP, stores and manages temperature measurement data of kitchen appliances and related places received from the controller 25, and stores kitchen appliances or related places. If the temperature is out of the set deviation from the reference temperature generates an alarm signal and transmits to the controller 180.

The humidity manager 160 sets a reference humidity and a humidity deviation according to hygiene management regulations such as HACCP, stores and manages humidity measurement data of the kitchen apparatus and the related place received from the controller, and controls the humidity of the kitchen apparatus or the related place. When the deviation from the set deviation from the reference humidity generates an alarm signal and transmits to the controller 180.

Transmitting and receiving unit 170 is coupled to the central management server 10 via a network and transmits the hygiene state data including material input and output management data, temperature data and humidity data to the central management server 10 in real time.

The controller 180 is to control the respective components, and controls to display the alarm signal on the display unit 120 when an alarm signal is received from the material input and output manager 150, the temperature manager 160, and the humidity manager 170. The control unit 170 controls the sanitary state data to be transmitted to the central management server 10 in real time.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a food facility hygiene management method using a network according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the description of FIGS. 5 and 6, the local management server 30 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, the food facility management apparatus 20 extracts measurement data such as temperature and humidity detected by the sensor unit 26 and hygiene state data such as foodstuff input and output data and shelf life data (S500). This is transmitted in real time to the central management server 10 (S510).

When the history management unit 13 of the central management server 10 stores the hygiene state detection data received in real time from the food facility management apparatus 20 in the history management database (S520), the alarm state detection unit 18 detects the hygiene state detection data. Is compared with the reference data (S530).

The alarm condition detection unit 18 transmits an alarm signal to the food facility management apparatus 10 when it is determined that the comparison of the condition of the food facility exceeds the allowable range prescribed by the hygiene standards such as HACCP (S540). As described above, when the alarm state is determined by the control PC 21 or the controller 23 of the food facility management apparatus 20, step S540 may be omitted.

When it is determined that the hygiene state exceeds the allowable range as a result of the comparison, the central management server 10 generates an alarm message and transmits it to the food facility manager terminal 40 (S550), and sends it to the A / S article terminal 50. The dispatch request message is transmitted to make a quick action (S560).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of performing a food facility hygiene management method using a network according to another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of FIG. 6 differs from the embodiment of FIG. 5 in that the food facility management apparatus 20 transmits an alarm signal to the central management server 10 when an abnormal situation occurs by detecting a state of the food facility. Otherwise it is similar to the embodiment of FIG.

That is, after the food facility management apparatus 20 extracts measurement data such as temperature and humidity detected by the sensor unit 26 and hygiene state data such as foodstuff input and output data and shelf life data (S600), the central management server 10 In step S610, the history management unit 13 of the central management server 10 stores the hygiene state detection data received from the food facility management apparatus 20 in the history management database (S620).

In addition, the food facilities management device 20 also stores the detected hygiene state detection data in the history management database to manage the history (S630).

Next, the food facility management apparatus 20 compares the hygiene state detection data with the reference data (S640), and when the result of the comparison determines that the state of the food facility exceeds the allowable range prescribed by the hygiene standard such as HACCP The signal is transmitted to the central management server 10 (S650).

When the central management server 10 receives the alarm signal from the food facility management device 20, generates an alarm message and transmits it to the food facility manager terminal 40 (S660), and dispatched to the A / S article terminal 50. The request message is transmitted to make a quick action (S670).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of managing and guiding the expiration date of the food facility in the history management unit 13 of the central management server 10.

First, the history management unit 13 extracts history data from the history management database (S700), and then extracts expiration date information of the stored food from the history data (S710).

If it is determined that the expiration date of the stored food has arrived within a predetermined period, the history management unit 13 generates a expiration date guide message and transmits the message to the individual food facility management device 20 or the food facility manager terminal 40. It is possible to prevent accidents such as deterioration of food materials or finished products and resulting food poisoning (S720).

8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing status information of a food facility to a manager computer remotely from the central management server 10.

First, the central management server 10 receives a connection request signal including login information from an administrator computer (not shown) or a manager terminal 40 which is a portable terminal (S800), and then transmits a connection approval signal to the manager computer or the manager terminal. If the transmission to 40, the connection is completed (S810).

 When the connection is complete, the manager computer transmits a status information request signal of a food facility located at a remote location to the central management server 10 (S820).

When the central management server 10 receives the hygiene status information request signal from the manager computer, the current status monitor unit 15 provides data on the current status of the food facilities (for example, temperature, humidity, When the camera photographed image) is extracted (S830) and the current state information of the extracted food facility is transmitted to the manager computer (S840), the corresponding state information is displayed on the computer screen (S850). As a result, the manager of the food facility is always able to remotely monitor the food facility he or she manages by accessing the central management server 10 even when the user is on the road or after work.

Further, when the manager wants to control the food facility management device 20 remotely, the manager connects to the central management server 10 and then sends a remote control signal including the target and control condition data to be controlled by the central management server 10. ), The central management server 10 may remotely control the food facility management apparatus 20 based on the received remote control signal.

According to the present invention as described above, by connecting the management device for managing food facilities, such as food service stations to the central management server through a network, the central management server in real time status information (temperature, humidity, material input and output equipment equipment presence or absence) By monitoring 24 hours a day, etc., it is possible to promptly check if there is an abnormality of food facility and send out dispatch message to the A / S article terminal for immediate A / S action.

In addition, by managing the history based on various data of food facilities and video information of workplaces monitored by the central management server in real time, the central management server provides services such as generating various hygiene-related report files such as CCP reports and expiration date management. There is also an effect that can be done.

In addition, the manager is connected to the central management server through a computer or a mobile terminal outside during business trips or during off-hours to monitor the current status of food facilities and workplaces in real time, and remotely control the setting values of the food facilities management system. It also has the effect of safely managing food materials and finished products.

In addition, by transmitting the data to the central management server in real time, the objective data is secured so that the user cannot arbitrarily modulate the data, thereby ensuring the legal reliability.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it is possible to make various modifications or variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the appended claims will cover such modifications and variations as fall within the spirit of the invention.

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In the food facilities hygiene management system using a network, A sensor unit comprising a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature, humidity, food storage state of the food facility, and self-diagnosing the abnormality of the food facility and the food facility management device, the food through the signal detected from the sensor unit A plurality of controllers for storing temperature, humidity, and food storage state data of the facility or a related place, and generating and controlling an alarm signal when the allowable threshold value is exceeded, and storing each measured value received from the plurality of controllers. It generates a food hygiene status report file, and displays and outputs an alarm signal when each measured value is out of the standard value compared with the allowable standard value, and alarms when the material stored in the food facility or related place exceeds the expiration date. A control PC that displays and outputs a signal, and the plurality of controllers and the control PC Food equipment management apparatus includes a multiplexer for connecting; Central management that monitors the hygiene status data of the food facilities received from the food facilities management device and stores it in the history management database, and generates an alarm message and A / S dispatch message when the hygiene status data exceeds the prescribed acceptance criteria. server; A food facility manager terminal connected to the central management server through a wireless network to receive and display the alarm message, and transmit a remote control signal to the central management server to remotely control the food facility management device; And Is connected to the central management server via a wireless network includes a terminal for receiving and displaying the A / S dispatch message, The control PC is a report preparation unit for generating a food hygiene status report file based on the measurement data received from the controller, a material entry and exit management unit for managing the entry and exit of the material, including the type of material, receipt date and time, shelf life, storage location A temperature control unit configured to set a reference temperature and a temperature deviation according to a food hygiene rule, and store and manage temperature measurement data of the food facility and a related place received from the controller, and a reference humidity and humidity deviation according to the food hygiene rule. A hygiene state that is set up and connected via a network with a humidity management unit and a central management server that stores and manages humidity measurement data of the kitchen appliance and related places received from the controller, and includes material input and output management data, temperature data, and humidity data. Transmitting data to the central management server It comprises a receiver, and The central management server monitors the hygiene status data received from the food facility management device, the hygiene status data received from the food facility management device to determine whether or not to exceed the acceptance criteria and alarm when the limit is exceeded. A status detection unit for generating a message, a report preparation unit for generating a food facility hygiene status report file based on data stored in the history management unit, and receiving hygiene status data from the food facility management apparatus, and sending the alarm message to the food facility manager; Food facilities hygiene management system using a network, characterized in that it comprises a transceiver for transmitting to the terminal and A / S article terminal. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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