KR101592203B1 - Real Time Location System Tag-device combined locker-key and payment device, and method for providing real time information using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket-combining RTLS tag apparatus. The present invention relates to an RTLS tag device formed as a wristwatch type or a necklace type, comprising: a wireless communication unit for performing wireless transmission / reception with a plurality of APs based on UWB (Ultra-WideBand) communication; An information display unit formed of an LCD for implementing position information; A controller for receiving location information of a party at the time of a sports activity and a leisure activity from the AP and implementing the information with the information display unit or transmitting the location information of the user together through the wireless communication unit; And a settlement volume barcode formed for payment with a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode; .
Thus, it is possible to check the detailed position and status of the user holding each tag device by providing a search for a party, a meeting request, a structure request, etc., in combination with a user essential use item in sports activities and leisure activities as well as a water park Effect.
In addition, the present invention is capable of finding a one-to-one or one-to-many group, and provides an effect of enhancing safety such as finding a missing child and requesting a structure, By providing the integrated tag device, it is possible to reduce the burden of maintenance cost and provide the effect of marketing utilization by collecting statistical information on the use of user facilities and payment patterns.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement type combined RTLS tag device,

More particularly, the present invention relates to a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement key combination type RTLS tag device. More specifically, and a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a payment settlement-linked RTLS tag device capable of providing an accurate position through precise positioning by the method of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a system for locating a companion in a water park according to the prior art. Fig. 2 is a view showing a user interface screen actually implemented in the line-by-line search system of FIG. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the conventional navigation system includes a DID (Digital Information Display) device 1 for message output and a terminal device 2 for message input and management, There are two locations in total, one for each.

When the user finds his / her name and message using the message input / management terminal device 2 installed next to the information desk, which is a designated place, and completes the message, the DID (Digital Information Display) And operates in such a manner that a message sequentially input on the screen is output for a predetermined time.

The main function of the finder system corresponds to the function of inputting and outputting a line-finding (missing) message, and searching and deleting the inputted message.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the user inputs the user name, password, and message in the message input and management terminal device 2 in the order of use (FIG. 2A) And outputs the message to a DID (Digital Information Display) device 1 for outputting a message.

Such a conventional search system provides a search service for a user in a user environment, which is difficult to hold a mobile phone due to the nature of a water park, and provides convenience to a user through a simple message input / output and confirmation function.

However, since application and confirmation are limitedly applied to only two places of the entire water park space, there is a problem in that it is inconvenient for the user to use and the actual utilization rate of the service is insufficient.

In addition, only about 5 DID output messages on the message input and management terminal device 2 can be outputted simultaneously on one screen, and the messages are sequentially posted at intervals of about 5 to 10 seconds, There has been a problem that an acknowledgment delay time occurs when the number is increased.

Accordingly, there is a problem that a message is limitedly exposed at a certain place in the technical field, so that it is required to develop a technique for improving the problems that are difficult for the user to easily use, so that the user is easily available and the exposure effect is maximized.

[Related Technical Literature]

1. Group Location Query and Messaging System Using Wireless Recognition and Method (Group Patent Application No. 10-2005-0064840)

2. The method and system for satellite positioning system using the Internet (Patent Application No. 10-2000-0056407)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a system for searching for a party, a contact request, a structure request, etc., by combining with a user essential use item in sports activities and leisure activities as well as a water park, And a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement key combination type RTLS tag device for enabling a user to check the detailed position and status.

In addition, the present invention provides a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement key combination type RTLS tag device capable of finding a 1: 1 or 1: .

In addition, the present invention provides a tag device in which a locker-key and a settlement bar code for settlement are integrated, thereby reducing a maintenance cost and enabling a marketing application by collecting statistical information on usage of a visitor facility and settlement pattern, And to provide a real-time information providing method using a settlement-rights-associated RTLS tag apparatus.

However, the objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a RTLS tag apparatus including a wristwatch type or a necklace type, the RTLS tag apparatus comprising a UWB (Ultra-WideBand) communication base A wireless communication unit for performing wireless transmission / reception with a plurality of APs; An information display unit formed of an LCD for implementing position information; A controller for receiving location information of a party at the time of a sports activity and a leisure activity from the AP and implementing the information with the information display unit or transmitting the location information of the user together through the wireless communication unit; And a settlement volume barcode formed for payment with a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode; .

At this time, it is preferable that the controller is provided with accurate positions through triangulation based on UWB (Ultra-WideBand) technology and accurate positioning by TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival) method.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing real-time information using a locker-key and a settlement key combination RTLS tag device, the method comprising: Receiving from a button; The originating side combining RTLS tag device receives the party location name through the location information query for the receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to at least one or more of the APs located at the present location of the calling user among the plurality of APs step; And the originating side combined RTLS tag device sequentially displaying location information set by the received line in an information display unit; .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus, the method comprising: From a button; A second step of receiving the location and time selection information (including designated location selection information, contact time selection information, and combination selection information) by the source side combined RTLS tag device through a status input unit; A third step in which the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus transmits a contact request including location and time selection information to an AP at a currently located location among a plurality of APs; And a receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to at least one party corresponding to the one-party selection information receives the location and time selection information from an AP at a currently located location among the plurality of APs, A fourth step of displaying an encounter request including the information, the contact time selection information, and the party selection information; .

In this case, if a response is made during the confirmation selection from the receiving side combined RTLS tag apparatus, which is set to at least one party corresponding to the one-party selection information, after the fourth step, A fifth step of re-calling the contact request when the non-response is made by the confirmation selection; Is further preferably performed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement key combination type RTLS tag apparatus, wherein a source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus transmits an emergency signal from a structure request button Receiving; Transmitting an SOS message display and an alarm generation request to the receiving side combined RTLS tag device to the receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to one or more of the APs located at the currently located AP among the plurality of APs; And displaying the position of the calling user having the calling side combined RTLS tag device corresponding to the calling party by displaying the SOS message display and the alarm, respectively, in the receiving side combined RTLS tag device; .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a RAKE-tag-based RTLS tagging apparatus including a plurality of APs, a UWB (Ultra-WideBand) technology triangulation, and a TDOA In the RATS tag device of the locker-key and the settlement ticket combination, which is provided with an accurate position through precise positioning by the Arrival method, a contact request function selection signal, position and time selection information (designated position selection information, And selection information) through the state input unit, the wireless communication unit controls the wireless communication unit to transmit a contact request including location and time selection information to the AP at the currently located location among the plurality of APs, The position and time selection information is received by each of the tag devices, and the contact including the designated position selection information, the contact time selection information, A companion location module that allows the request to be implemented; .

The real-time information providing method using the locker-key and billing-authorized RTLS tag apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied not only to a water park, but also to search for a party, And a rescue request, thereby providing an effect of verifying the detailed position and status of the user holding each tag device.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus can search 1: 1 or 1: many parties, Thereby providing an effect of enhancing safety.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus, wherein a tag device integrating a locker- It is possible to reduce the cost burden and to use marketing facilities by collecting statistical information on usage of user facilities and payment patterns.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a system for locating a companion in a water park according to the prior art. Fig.
2 is a view showing a user interface screen actually implemented in the line-by-line search system of FIG.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a locker-key and billing-type real time location system (RTLS) tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing the appearance of the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 of FIG.
5 is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of combined RTLS tag devices 10 and a plurality of APs (Access Points) 20 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are installed in a water park.
FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a grouping position confirmation process in a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combination RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process of requesting a contact among real-time information providing methods using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a structure requesting process of a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing real-time information using a locker-key and a settlement ticket-type RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a detailed description of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

In the present specification, when any one element 'transmits' data or signals to another element, the element can transmit the data or signal directly to the other element, and through at least one other element Data or signal can be transmitted to another component.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a locker-key and settlement volume-combining RTLS (Real Time Location System) tag apparatus 10 (hereinafter referred to as a combined RTLS tag apparatus) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows the appearance of the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 of FIG. 3 and may be formed of an A-type (wristwatch type of FIG. 4A) and a B-type (necklace type of FIG. 4B) . 5 is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of combined RTLS tag devices 10 and a plurality of APs (Access Points) 20 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are installed in a water park. As shown in FIG. 5, the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 performs data transmission / reception with at least one AP 20.

3 and 4, the locker-key and billing-unit-coupled RTLS tag apparatus 10 includes a wireless communication unit 11, a power source unit 12, a status input unit 13, an information display unit 14, And a buzzer function speaker 15 for forming a waterproof structure including a billing bar code 16 and other billing bar codes 16 and for outputting a message notification sound to the outside.

The wireless communication unit 11 performs wireless transmission / reception with a plurality of APs 20 based on UWB (Ultra-Wideband) communication.

The power supply unit 12 includes a battery and a power on / off terminal. Here, it is preferable that the battery is a coin-type battery and the lifespan of the battery is one year or more.

The state input unit 13 includes a structure request button 13a, a function selection button 13b, and a message confirmation button 13c.

The information display unit 14 is formed of an LCD and is formed to confirm a message, an appointment place, time, and the like. In addition, the information display unit 14 provides a graphical user interface screen for reducing the power consumption due to the use of the LCD, and for easily identifying the position confirmation for the line.

Here, the control unit 15 includes a companion position confirmation module 15a, a contact request module 15b, and a structure request module 15c. In this specification, a module may mean a functional and structural combination of hardware for carrying out the technical idea of the present invention and software for driving the hardware. For example, the module may mean a logical unit of a predetermined code and a hardware resource for executing the predetermined code, and it does not necessarily mean a physically connected code or a kind of hardware. Can be easily deduced to the average expert in the field of < / RTI >

The party location confirmation module 15a receives the "party location confirmation function selection signal" from the function selection button 13b in accordance with the party location confirmation function input to the user's function selection button 13b.

The party location confirmation module 15a receives a party location name through a location information query for a combined RTLS tag device corresponding to a receiver set to at least one party that is at least one AP among a plurality of APs 20, And controls the wireless communication unit 11 to receive the data.

The group position confirming module 15a sequentially displays the position information set in one line on the information display section 14. [

Next, the contact request module 15b receives the " contact request function selection signal " from the function selection button 13b according to the input of the contact request function to the function selection button 13b by the user.

The contact request module 15b receives the location and time selection information (designated location selection information, contact time selection information, and single-party selection information) according to the user's input through the status input unit 13.

The contact request module 15b transmits a contact request including location and time selection information to the AP at the point where the current user is located among the plurality of APs 20, Type RTLS tag device 10b, respectively.

On the other hand, the contact request module 15b controls the wireless communication unit 11 to receive a response, which is an acknowledgment selection or an unacknowledged response, from each of the receiving side combined RTLS tag devices 10b through the AP at the point where the current user is located.

The contact request module 15b implements the confirmation display in the information display unit 14 when the response is made by the confirmation selection and controls the wireless communication unit 11 to redirect the contact request when the response is made by the confirmation selection.

Finally, the rescue request module 15c receives an "emergency signal" from the rescue request button 13a in accordance with the input of the rescue request button 13a over a predetermined time by the user.

The structure request module 15c transmits an SOS message display and an alarm generation request to the receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to at least one or more than one AP among the plurality of APs 20, (11).

Accordingly, the rescue request module of each of the receiving-side combined RTLS tag devices set to at least one party receives and displays the SOS message indication and the alarm.

The billing right bar code 16 is formed for settlement with a one-dimensional or two-dimensional bar code, and is formed in a structure easy to recognize for the RFID-based contact type recognition device.

Each of the plurality of APs 20 is formed to collect positioning information and provide reference positioning for the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 and to provide a positioning based on the UWB (Ultra-WideBand) technology based on the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10. [ Accurate position can be detected by triangulation and accurate positioning by TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival) method.

A user who owns the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 through the system construction including the above-described combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 and the AP 20 can search for a party location, a meeting promise, (Location of user location, frequency of payment usage, etc.), facilities, high-priced equipment, etc. In addition, A location recognition function can be provided.

In addition, although FIG. 5 is shown based on a waterpark, it can be applied not only to prevention of childbearing in beaches, crime management, and risk-delayed safety management services, but also to changes in venue entrance and exit management, safety management,

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a grouping position confirmation process in a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combination RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the originating side of the locker-key and settlement key combination type RTLS tag apparatus will be described as the originating side combining RTLS tag apparatus 10a and the receiving side will be designated as the originating side combining RTLS tag apparatus 10b .

3 to 6, the calling side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a receives a "combination position check function selection signal" from the function selection button 13b in accordance with the input to the function selection button 13b of the calling user (S11). Here, the selection according to the input of the function selection button 13b corresponds to the party location confirmation function and the contact request function, and in step S11, the party location confirmation function is selected by the calling user.

After the step S11, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a is connected to the receiving-side combined-type RTLS tag apparatus 10b, which is set as a group consisting of at least one or more APs of a plurality of APs 20, And controls the wireless communication unit 11 to receive the party location name through the location information query (S12).

After step S12, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a sequentially displays the position information set in the line received in step S12 on the information display unit 14 (S13). In this case, the information display unit 14 can be implemented in the same manner as (1) first party ID name-first party name, (2) second party ID name-third party location name, ..., and so on.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a process of requesting a contact among real-time information providing methods using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5 and 7, the calling side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a transmits a "contact request function selection signal" to the function selection button 13b (S21).

Here, the selection according to the input of the function selection button 13b corresponds to the party location confirmation function and the contact request function, and is performed when the contact request function is selected by the calling user, unlike the step S11.

After step S21, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a receives the location and time selection information according to the input of the calling user through the state input unit 13 (S22).

Here, the position and time selection information includes 1) designation position selection information, 2) contact time selection information, and 3) party selection information.

After the step S23, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a transmits a contact request including location and time selection information to the AP located at the present among the plurality of APs 20 (S23).

After step S23, each of the receiving-side combined RTLS tag apparatuses 10b set to at least one party corresponding to the party selection information in step S22 receives the location information from the AP located at the present among the plurality of APs 20 And displays the contact request including the designated position selection information, the contact time selection information, and the party selection information after receiving the time selection information, and waits for a response from the message confirmation button 13c according to the input of the reception side user (S24).

Each of the receiving side combined RTLS tag apparatuses 10b in step S24 can additionally perform a buzzer notification when a contact request is displayed and input an acknowledgment selection response or a non-response from the receiving side user to the message confirmation button 13c ≪ / RTI >

After the step S24, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a implements the confirmation display in the information display section 14 when a response is made by the confirmation selection in step S24 through the AP at the currently located point, If no answer is made, the re-call of step S23 is performed (S25).

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a structure requesting process of a real-time information providing method using a locker-key and a settlement ticket combined RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 to 5 and 8, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a receives the "emergency signal" from the structure request button 13a according to the input of the structure request button 13a by the calling user (S31).

Here, an emergency signal is generated when an input is made by the calling user for a preset time when the structure request button 13a is input.

After the step S31, the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10a is a receiving-side combined RTLS tag apparatus 10b, which is set to at least one or more of the plurality of APs 20, And sends an SOS message indication and an alarm occurrence request to the wireless communication unit 11 (S32).

After step S32, each of the receiving-side combined RTLS tag apparatuses 10b set to at least one party receives an SOS message indication and an alarm from the AP at the currently located location among the plurality of APs 20 (S33 ). Here, when the SOS message display and the alarm are implemented, the structure signal is displayed and the location of the calling user corresponding to the caller is displayed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing real-time information using a locker-key and a settlement ticket-type RTLS tag apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, it is preferable that the RTLS (Real Time Location System) tag device and the POS terminal or the business terminal be automatically performed through wireless transmission / reception between the POS terminal and the POS terminal.

Referring to FIG. 9, step S42 is performed when a tag type is selected according to a tag type or general type selection request, and the process ends when a general type is selected (S41).

After step S41, a setting for the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 is performed (S42). Here, the setting includes: 1. registration (group), 2. setting of settlement amount, 3. personal information registration at cash settlement or cash settlement, and 4. computer registration processing by recognizing a settlement bar code (16).

After step S42, return and settlement of the combined RTLS tag apparatus 10 is performed (S43). More specifically, 1. settlement processing, 2. tag information reset, 3. battery remaining amount confirmation, and 4. power off are performed.

The present invention can also be embodied as computer-readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored.

Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) .

The computer readable recording medium may also be distributed over a networked computer system so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. And functional programs, codes, and code segments for implementing the present invention can be easily inferred by programmers skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

As described above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed in the present specification and drawings, and although specific terms have been used, they have been used only in a general sense to easily describe the technical contents of the present invention and to facilitate understanding of the invention , And are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It is to be understood by those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

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delete delete A wireless communication unit for performing wireless transmission / reception with a plurality of APs based on UWB (Ultra-WideBand) communication; An information display unit formed of an LCD for implementing position information; The location information of a party for sports activities and leisure activities is received from the AP through triangulation based on UWB (Ultra-WideBand) technology and precision positioning by TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival) Or transmits the location information of a user as a group through the wireless communication unit; And a settlement volume barcode formed for payment with a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode; The location requesting function selection signal, and the location and time selection information (including the designated location selection information, the contact time selection information, and the selection information) through the status input unit, Wherein the location and time selection information is received by each of the receiving side combined RTLS tag devices to transmit the designated location selection information, the contact time selection information, and the one- A contiguous location confirmation module that allows a contact request including information to be implemented; And a combined RTLS tag device formed of a wristwatch type or a necklace type,
Receiving from the function selection button a signal for selecting a location location confirmation function from a source-side combined RTLS tag device; The originating side combining RTLS tag device receives the party location name through the location information query for the receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to at least one or more of the APs located at the present location of the calling user among the plurality of APs step; And the originating side combined RTLS tag device sequentially displaying location information set by the received line in an information display unit; So as to confirm the party position,
A first step of the originating side combined RTLS tag device receiving a contact request function selection signal from a function selection button; A second step of receiving the location and time selection information (including designated location selection information, contact time selection information, and combination selection information) by the source side combined RTLS tag device through a status input unit; A third step in which the source-side combined RTLS tag apparatus transmits a contact request including location and time selection information to an AP at a currently located location among a plurality of APs; Each of the receiving side combined RTLS tag devices set to at least one party corresponding to the one-party selection information receives the location and time selection information from APs currently located among the plurality of APs, A fourth step of displaying an encounter request including the contact time selection information and the party selection information; The RTLS tag apparatus of the calling side combines the identification information of the receiving side with a combination of at least one or more pieces of information corresponding to the one party selection information, A fifth step of re-calling the contact request when a non-response is made; To perform a meeting request for a line,
Receiving the emergency signal from the rescue request button in the source-side combined RTLS tag device; Transmitting an SOS message display and an alarm generation request to the receiving side combined RTLS tag device to the receiving side combined RTLS tag device set to one or more of the APs located at the currently located AP among the plurality of APs; And displaying the position of the calling user having the calling side combined RTLS tag device corresponding to the calling party by displaying the SOS message display and the alarm, respectively, in the receiving side combined RTLS tag device; And a settlement request for a line is made to be carried out, including a locker-key and a settlement right combination RTLS tag device. delete delete delete delete

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