KR102309261B1 - Apparatus, System and Method for Monitoring Status of Logistics - Google Patents

Abstract

In a method for monitoring, by a device, a logistic state, the present invention comprises: a step of sensing at least one among a temperature, an acceleration, a humidity, an illuminance, an inclination, an impact, and a position in a logistic vehicle through a sensor part; a step of generating each QR code indicating the logistic state according to a sensing result of the sensor part for each preset unit count; a step of storing each of the QR codes; and a step of displaying each of the QR codes on a screen of the device, wherein each of the QR codes is changed and displayed respectively on the screen according to the generated order, and the code may be changed in real-time according to a change in the logistic state within the corresponding unit count. Therefore, the present invention is capable of having an effect of increasing a reliability of the data.

Description

Apparatus, System and Method for Monitoring Status of Logistics

The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for monitoring a logistics status through a QR code generated based on status information in a logistics vehicle that delivers the logistics.

In recent years, as the number of people who buy goods online increases, and long-distance transportation is also possible due to the development of the transportation industry, the delivery volume of logistics is rapidly increasing. In the process of distribution, due to the nature of the logistics, the logistics are damaged or damaged due to temperature, humidity, and shock, so that it is often not possible to provide customers with the quality of logistics.

Therefore, the person who transports the logistics directly determines the status of the logistics by checking the status information such as temperature, humidity, and shock in the logistics vehicle, and writes many paper certificates such as certificate documents or inspection papers that contain such status information to the manager I have to present it to the customer.

However, today, when the amount of logistics delivery is rapidly increasing, when the transporter manually checks the status information such as temperature, humidity, and shock in the vehicle to check the status of the logistics loaded in the vehicle, and writes a paper certificate by hand, many Transport efficiency is reduced because time can be wasted.

Therefore, there is a need for a method in which the person who transports the logistics can directly grasp the logistics status information in the logistics vehicle and directly transmit it from the manager or the customer without writing a paper certificate by hand to increase the transport efficiency.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1872698

The present invention for solving the problems as described above provides a state data set in the logistics vehicle in the form of a QR code by sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact and location in a logistics vehicle that delivers the logistics want to

In addition, the present invention is to generate a QR code for each time the user requests the QR code or a period designated by the user when forming the QR code to provide it to the user.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In the method of the device according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, in the method for monitoring the logistics state, sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact and position in the logistics vehicle through the sensor unit, Generating each QR code indicating the logistics status according to the sensing result of the sensor unit for each preset unit count, storing each QR code, and displaying each QR code on the screen of the device Including, wherein each of the QR codes is converted and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated, the code may change in real time according to the logistics conditions that change within the corresponding unit count.

In addition, the method further includes displaying a QR code corresponding to the time point on the screen each time an input is received from the user, wherein the QR code may be sequentially changed and displayed each time the user input is received.

The method may further include setting a specific time zone according to a user's input, searching for at least one QR code generated in the set specific time zone among the respective QR codes, and displaying the displayed on the screen.

In addition, when it is detected that the abnormality of the logistics has occurred based on the status information on the logistics status generated for each of the preset unit counts, the method further comprising the step of transmitting information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality to an external device can do.

Also, the method may include periodically transmitting the information to the external device until the state of the logistics becomes normal.

In addition, the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality is displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle by the QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs and the QR code before the logistics abnormality occurs. can be included as much as possible.

In addition, when the external terminal is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the screen, the method may further include performing an authentication process for the external terminal.

In addition, performing the authentication process may include transmitting a request signal for authentication information to the external terminal and determining whether authentication succeeds based on authentication information received from the external terminal.

In addition, performing the authentication process may include displaying the QR code when the authentication is successful after the determination, and stopping the display of the QR code when the authentication fails after the determination have.

In addition, performing the authentication process includes the steps of requesting re-authentication if the authentication fails after the determination, and generating a dummy QR code indicating fake information when the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times after the determination Then, it may include displaying a dummy QR code instead of the QR code.

In addition to this, other methods for implementing the present invention, other apparatuses, other systems, and computer-readable recording media for recording a computer program for executing the method may be further provided.

According to the present invention as described above, by sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and location in a logistics vehicle that delivers logistics, and providing status information in the logistics vehicle in the form of a QR code, the user can use the QR code If you have a terminal that can recognize a code and the app, you can skip the cumbersome process and easily recognize the QR code through the terminal, so you can easily, accurately and conveniently check the status of the logistics vehicle and take the necessary action. have.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the procedure for checking the status of the logistics vehicle, so that an integrated monitoring service is possible, thereby increasing efficiency, and basically, certification documents or inspection documents that had to be submitted every time in the distribution process, etc. It has the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates.

In addition, according to the present invention, when forming a QR code, by generating and providing a QR code to the user at the time when the user requests the QR code or the period specified by the user, it is possible to prevent manipulation of the logistics state while reducing the risk of being hacked. This has the effect of increasing the reliability of the data.

In addition, according to the present invention, by configuring the QR code to be recognized by the user by setting the desired period, there is an effect that the distribution worker or the seller can obtain status information of the period to be confirmed.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
2A to 2B are diagrams illustrating an apparatus for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
3 is a block diagram schematically showing an apparatus for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
4 is a block diagram schematically showing an external terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart for a process of performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an authentication process of an external terminal according to the present invention.
7 is a flowchart of a process of displaying a QR code on a screen according to the present invention.
8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating that a QR code according to the present invention is generated for each unit counter and is generated according to a user's time setting.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of transmitting information notifying occurrence of an abnormality in logistics according to the present invention to an external device.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully understand the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein will have the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless specifically defined explicitly.

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

2A to 2B are diagrams illustrating an apparatus 10 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

3 is a block diagram schematically showing an apparatus 10 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

4 is a block diagram schematically showing the external terminal 20 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring of the present invention will be described. Here, the system 1 may include fewer or more components than the components shown in the drawings of FIGS. 1 to 4 .

The system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring is a device 10 that is attached and detached in a logistics vehicle that transports logistics to generate status information in the logistics vehicle, and an external terminal that recognizes a QR code provided by the device 10 ( 20), it may include an external device 30 and a communication network 40 that receive the QR code.

The system 1 senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location and proximity in the logistics vehicle 2 that delivers the logistics, and sends the state information in the logistics vehicle to the device 10 as a QR code By providing the form, when the user is provided with the external terminal 20 and the corresponding app that can recognize the QR code, omitting the cumbersome process and easily recognizing the QR code through the external terminal 20, the state in the logistics vehicle It can have the effect of easily, accurately and conveniently checking and taking necessary actions.

Here, the status information includes the temperature, humidity, illumination, the inclination to be loaded so that the contents of the logistics are not spilled or spilled, the impact on easily fragile logistics such as glass, and the transport position of the logistics, which must be stored in an appropriate environment. It refers to what is made up of at least one, and sets and uses the necessary status information when storing or transporting the relevant logistics. For example, assuming that the product is bottled milk, the logistical state information includes, for example, a change in temperature or humidity that milk can be stored without spoiling, or the strength of impact force to prevent the bottle from breaking. Preferably, the status information of the logistics basically includes location information indicating the location of the logistics. This is to enable the seller and the buyer to accurately and quickly inform the transfer location of the logistics they manage or purchase due to the nature of the logistics.

In addition, the system 1 can simplify the procedure for checking the status in the logistics vehicle 2 accordingly, so that an integrated monitoring service is possible, thereby increasing the efficiency, as well as having to submit each time in the distribution process by default. It can have the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates such as certificate documents and inspection papers.

In addition, the system 1 generates and provides a QR code to the user at the time when the user requests the QR code or the period specified by the user when forming the QR code, thereby reducing the risk of being hacked and preventing manipulation of the logistics state This can have the effect of increasing the reliability of the data.

In addition, since the system 1 is configured so that the user can recognize the QR code by setting the desired period, there is an effect that the distribution worker or the seller can easily obtain the status information of the period to be confirmed.

In addition, the system 1 is configured to enable recycling of the device 10 when the distribution vehicle 2 is scrapped or its use is changed, thereby reducing waste of the device 10 and reducing costs.

The device 10 may be provided in the configuration shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B . First, the device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 3 .

The device 10 is attached to and detached from the logistics vehicle 2 that delivers the logistics, and senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location, and proximity to send status information in the logistics vehicle 2 to the QR code It may be configured to provide in the form of Here, the logistics are goods for transport, and refer to goods that need to be protected from deterioration, temperature change, and external impact during the transport process. The device 10 records the state information in the QR code and reads the QR code through the external terminal 20 capable of recognizing the QR code so that the state information can be checked.

Here, since the device 10 is detachable, when the logistics vehicle 2 is scrapped or its use is changed, it can be collected and recycled from the logistics vehicle 2 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , one device 10 is illustrated as being installed in one logistics vehicle 2 , but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and a plurality of devices 10 may be installed in the logistics vehicle 2 , and the interior of the logistics vehicle 2 . It can be installed in a detachable form anywhere on the

The device 10 includes a first communication unit 110 , a sensor unit 120 , a first input unit 130 , a first display unit 140 , a first memory 150 , and a first control unit 160 . can be Here, the device 10 may include fewer or more components than those shown in the drawings of FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3 .

The first communication unit 110 is one that enables wireless communication between the device 10 and the wireless communication system, between the device 10 and the external terminal 20 or between the device 10 and the external device 30 . It may include more than one module. In addition, the first communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the external terminal 20 to one or more networks.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 is a module for acquiring the location (or current location) of the device 10, and a representative example thereof may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. have. For example, if the device 10 utilizes a GPS module, it may acquire a location using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, if the device 10 utilizes a Wi-Fi module, it may acquire a location based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. The first communication unit 110 is not limited to directly calculating or obtaining the location of the device 10 .

The sensor unit 120 may sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location and proximity in the logistics vehicle. The sensor unit 120 may sense information about the surrounding environment surrounding the device 10 and may generate a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on the sensing signal, the first controller 160 may control the driving or operation of the device 10 , or may perform data processing, function, or operation related to an application program installed in the device 10 .

For example, the sensor unit 120 may include a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyroscope sensor, and a motion sensor. sensor), infrared sensor (IR sensor), fingerprint recognition sensor (121, finger scan sensor), optical sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor (Infrared ray sensor), environmental sensor (e.g. include, for example, at least one or more of a barometric pressure sensor, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a radiation detection sensor, a thermal sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (eg, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.) can do. In addition, the sensor unit 120 may further include a position sensor for detecting a position. The first control unit 160 controls the driving or operation of the device 10 or data processing related to an application program installed in the device 10 based on a sensing signal according to the sensing result of the one or more sensors described above; It can perform a function or action.

Meanwhile, the device 10 disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

Here, the proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Such a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner region of the external terminal covered by the touch screen described above or in the vicinity of the touch screen.

The first input unit 130 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For input of image information, the device 10 includes at least one of the first camera 131 may be provided. The first camera 131 may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the first display unit 140 or stored in the first memory 170 . Also, the first camera 131 may include at least one of a camera for recognizing an iris and a camera for capturing an image.

The first input unit 130 includes an on/off button 132 for starting the device 10 or controlling the screen of the first display unit 140 , a time setting button 133 , and an adjustment button 134 for displaying a QR code. ) may include at least one button of. Here, the button may be both a physical hardware button and a virtual button displayed on the touch screen. In the case of the virtual button, the button may be generated on the first display unit 140 in the form of a touch screen. When the user pushes the on/off button 132 for more than a preset time, the device 10 may be terminated, and the user pushes the on/off button 132 at short intervals. In this case, the screen of the device 10 may be turned on or off.

The first display unit 140 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure with each other or integrally formed with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the device 10 and a user and, at the same time, provide an output interface between the device 10 and a user. The first display unit 140 may display the QR provided by the device 10 .

The first memory 150 may store data supporting various functions of the device 10 , and in particular may store a QR code. The first memory 150 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) running in the device 10 , data for operation of the device 10 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server (not shown) through wireless communication. Also, at least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions of the device 10 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the first memory 150 , installed on the device 10 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the device 10 by the first control unit 160 . can

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the first controller 160 may generally control the overall operation of the device 10 . The first control unit 160 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the first memory 150 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user. can do.

In addition, the first control unit 160 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 2 in order to drive an application program stored in the first memory 150 . Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the first control unit 160 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the device 10 in combination with each other.

The first control unit 160 generates state information indicating the state of logistics according to the sensing result of the sensor unit 120 for each preset unit count, and paging the state information in a preset period or in real time to display the QR code. can create Here, the QR codes may be respectively switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated, and the codes may be changed in real time according to the logistics conditions that change within the corresponding unit count.

The QR code is a two-dimensional configuration that can record up to 7,089 numbers, 4,296 characters, and up to 1,817 Chinese characters by using horizontal and vertical characters. A QR code can include a long-sentenced Internet address (URL), photo and video information, map information, business card information, and the like. In a QR code, the more small square dots, the more information can be recorded, but the more dots, the larger the required area. In addition, it is superior to general barcodes in recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience. As the name suggests, 'quick response' is possible. Recently, QR codes have been widely used both online and offline as they are commonly used as an important PR/marketing tool for companies. Also, since the QR code is square in shape, it can be accurately recognized by reading it in any direction 360 degrees. Since the QR code is hardly affected by the background/background picture, it can be inserted into various types of promotional/promotional materials. While the existing one-dimensional barcode can only store numeric information of less than 20 characters, the QR code can store up to 7,089 numbers, 4,296 characters (ASCII), up to 2,953 bytes of binary (8-bit), and up to 1,817 Chinese characters. It has better recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience than general barcodes. If barcodes are mainly used for calculations, inventory management, and product confirmation, QR codes are often used as a means of marketing, publicity, and PR.

In addition, the existing dedicated external terminal that can read barcodes can only be owned by product sellers, making it impossible for consumers to grasp information using barcodes. . After downloading the free QR code scanning application, smartphone users can easily obtain various information by simply scanning the QR code posted on billboards, promotional papers, posters, magazines, and the Internet with their smartphones.

The first control unit 160 generates each QR code representing each state information, stores the respective QR codes in the first memory 150, and stores the respective QR codes on the screen of the display unit. can be displayed Here, each of the QR codes may be switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated.

The first control unit 160 may display, on the screen, a QR code corresponding to the time when the first button of the first input unit 130, for example, the adjustment button 133 is input, among the respective QR codes. have. Here, each of the QR codes may be sequentially changed and displayed whenever the first button 133 is input.

The first control unit 160 sets a specific time period according to the input of the time setting button 133 as an example of the second button of the first input unit 130, and generates the generated in the set specific time period among the respective QR codes. At least one QR code may be searched and displayed on the screen 501 . Alternatively, the first control unit 160 sets a specific time period according to an input of the time setting button 133 as an example of the second button of the first input unit 130 , and based on the state information corresponding to the set specific time period. to generate at least one QR code and display it on the screen.

For example, when the user inputs a 'start' button among the adjustment buttons 134 , the first control unit 160 controls the user to select a 'start' button among the adjustment buttons 134 on the screen of the first display unit 140 . The QR code at the first time point when the ' button is input may be displayed. In addition, when the user inputs the 'start' button again at a second time point when a predetermined time elapses from the first time point when the user inputs the 'start' button among the adjustment buttons 133, the first control unit 160 The QR code at the second time point different from the QR code at the first time point may be generated and displayed on the screen of the first display unit 140 in real time.

In addition, the adjustment button 134 may include a right arrow button and a left arrow button located on both sides of the 'start' button. When the user inputs the left arrow button among the adjustment buttons 134 , the first control unit 160 may display the QR code before the reference point on the screen 501 of the first display unit 140 . Alternatively, when the user inputs the right arrow button among the adjustment buttons 134 , the first control unit 160 may display the QR code after the reference point on the screen of the first display unit 140 . Here, the reference time may be a time set by the user through the time setting button 133 or a current time.

Next, the device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2B and 3 .

As shown in FIG. 2B , the device 10 may further include a power button 135 of the first input unit 130 , and the illuminance sensor 122 and the humidity sensor 123 of the sensor unit 120 are It may be provided on one side. At this time, the power button 135 may be formed as a physical button or a touch button in the form of a touch pad, or a virtual button displayed on the touch screen.

The device 10 may be turned on or off when the power button 135 is pressed for a first preset time (hereinafter referred to as “long key input”).

Also, the device 10 may be initialized when the power button 135 is input with a long key for a second preset time. Here, the initialization means that all of the QR codes pre-stored in the device 10 are deleted (in this case, the pre-stored QR codes may be deleted after being transmitted to a preset external device), or the unit count is a default (factory reset) count or means a function in which the operation mode of the device 10 is set to a default (factory reset) mode. Also, the first time period (eg, '5 seconds') may mean a shorter time than the second time period (eg, '6 seconds or more').

The sensing unit 120 includes an illuminance sensor 122 and a humidity sensor 123, and the device 10 sets the power button 135 in a state where the illuminance value measured from the illuminance sensor 122 is equal to or less than a preset illuminance value. When this is input, the unit count for QR code generation may be changed according to the input method of the power button 135 .

For example, the unit count is changed to 1 minute according to one input of the power button 135 while the user covers the illuminance sensor 122 with a finger, and the unit count is changed to 3 minutes according to the second input can be That is, based on the number of times the power button 135 is input by the user, the unit count may be changed to 1 minute, 3 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, or the like.

The external terminal 20 may be an electronic device capable of recognizing a QR code possessed by a person in charge of delivery who delivers logistics, a person in charge of managing logistics, and the like. Here, the external terminal 20 is a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, etc. all kinds of handheld-based that can be connected to a web server through a network. It may include a wireless communication device.

The external terminal 20 may include a second communication unit 210 , a second input unit 220 , a second display unit 230 , a second memory 240 , and a second control unit 250 . Here, the external terminal 20 may include fewer or more components than the components shown in FIG. 2 .

The second communication unit 210 is between the external terminal 20 and the wireless communication system, between the external terminal 20 and the device 10, between the external terminal 20 and the external device 30, or the external terminal 20 ) and one or more modules that enable wireless communication between an external server (not shown). In addition, the second communication unit 210 may include one or more modules for connecting the external terminal 20 to one or more networks.

The second input unit 220 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. At least one second camera 221 may be provided on the rear side. The camera may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the second display unit 230 or stored in the second memory 240 . On the other hand, at least one second camera 221 provided in the external terminal 20 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the second camera 221 forming the matrix structure in this way, the external terminal 20 A plurality of image information having various angles or focal points may be input. In addition, the second camera 221 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The second camera 221 may capture an image or video according to a user's manipulation. Here, the second camera 221 may be a recognizer capable of capturing a QR code provided by the device 10 according to a user's manipulation.

The second input unit 220 is for receiving information from the user. When information is input through the second input unit 220, the second control unit 250 controls the operation of the external terminal 20 to correspond to the input information. can be controlled The second input unit 220 includes a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the external terminal 100 , a dome switch, and a jog wheel). , jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It may be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on the. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key, it is possible to be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphics (graphic), text (text), icon (icon), video (video) or these can be made by a combination of

The second display unit 230 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutually layered structure or integrally formed with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the external terminal 20 and the user and, at the same time, provide an output interface between the user external terminal 20 and the user.

When the second camera 221 of the second input unit 220 recognizes the QR code provided by the device 10, the second display unit 230 is included in the recognized QR code and the recognized QR code. status information can be displayed.

The second memory 240 may store data supporting various functions of the external terminal 20 . The second memory 240 may store a plurality of application programs or applications driven in the external terminal 20 , data for operation of the external terminal 20 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. Also, at least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions) of the external terminal 20 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the second memory 240 and installed on the external terminal 20 to perform the operation (or function) of the external terminal 20 by the second control unit 250 . can be driven

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the second control unit 250 may generally control the overall operation of the external terminal 20 . The second control unit 250 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the second memory 240 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user. can do.

In addition, the second control unit 250 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 3 in order to drive an application program stored in the second memory 240 . Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the second control unit 250 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the external terminal 20 in combination with each other.

The external device 30 may refer to a device that needs to receive status information in a logistics vehicle, such as a server that manages the logistics integratedly, a server of a producer that sends the logistics, and a customer server that receives the logistics.

Here, the external device 30 is a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, etc. all kinds of handheld-based that can be connected to a web server through a network. A digital device that may include a wireless communication device of it could be one of

The communication network 40 may transmit/receive various information between the device 10 , the external terminal 20 , and the external device 30 . The communication network 40 may use various types of communication networks, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wibro), Wimax (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), such as A wireless communication method or a wired communication method such as Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax), FTTC (Fiber to The Curb), FTTH (Fiber To The Home) may be used.

On the other hand, the communication network 40 is not limited to the communication method presented above, and may include any type of communication method that is well known or to be developed in the future in addition to the above-described communication method.

5 is a flowchart for a process of performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an authentication process of the external terminal 20 according to the present invention.

7 is a flowchart of a process of displaying a QR code on a screen according to the present invention.

8 is an exemplary diagram illustrating that a QR code according to the present invention is generated for each unit counter and is generated according to a user's time setting.

9 is a flowchart of a process of transmitting information notifying occurrence of an abnormality in logistics according to the present invention to the external device 30 .

7 to 8 , it is a description of the contents of the QR code displayed on the screen in step S505.

The device 10 may generate status information of logistics according to the sensing result in the logistics vehicle (S501).

The device 10 may sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and position in the logistics vehicle at a preset cycle to generate status information of logistics according to the sensing result.

The device 10 may generate each QR code representing the respective state information for each unit count (S502), and store the respective QR codes (S503).

Here, each of the QR codes is switched and displayed on the screen of the device 10 according to the order in which they are generated, and the QR image can be continuously changed until the number of units of the state information is filled.

The device 10 may perform an authentication process on the external terminal 20 to recognize the QR code (S504), and display each QR code on the screen of the device based on whether or not the authentication is performed (S505) .

Details of steps S504 to S505 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , when the external terminal 20 is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the screen, the device 10 generates a request signal for authentication information and transmits it to the external terminal 20 . There is (S601).

Here, the recognition of the recognition attempt of the external terminal 20 may be recognized for the approach of the external terminal 20 through the proximity sensor of the sensor unit 120 , and the first input unit 130 included in the first input unit 130 . 1 The approach of the external terminal 20 may be recognized through the camera 131 , and the approach of the external terminal 20 may be recognized through an ultrasonic sensor or an infrared sensor of the sensor unit 120 .

The device 10 may perform authentication for the external terminal 20 according to at least one method.

For example, the device 10 recognizes the fingerprint of the user of the external terminal 20 through the fingerprint recognition sensor 121 of the sensor unit 120 and performs an authentication process for the external terminal 20 based on this. can The device 10 may determine whether authentication is successful.

Alternatively, the device 10 recognizes the iris of the user of the external terminal 20 through a camera that recognizes the iris of the first camera 131 of the first input unit 130 and sends the iris to the external terminal 20 based on this. authentication process can be performed.

Alternatively, the device 10 may perform an authentication process based on authentication information received from the external terminal 20 .

The device 10 may determine whether the authentication process is successful (S602).

The device 10 may determine whether the authentication process is successful based on at least one of fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and authentication information received from the external terminal 20 corresponding to the authentication information request signal.

In step S602, when the authentication of the external terminal 20 is successful based on the authentication process, the device 10 displays the QR code or displays the status information paged in the QR code to the external terminal 20 ) can be transmitted (S603).

Here, the device 10 may display a QR code corresponding to the time on the screen every time an input is received from the user after the authentication. The QR code may be sequentially changed and displayed whenever the user's input is received.

In step S602 , when the authentication of the external terminal 20 fails based on the authentication status, the device 10 may generate a re-authentication request signal of the authentication information and transmit it to the external terminal 20 . (S604).

When the authentication fails, the device 10 may transmit a re-authentication request signal to the external terminal 20 by default.

When the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times, the device 10 may generate a dummy QR code indicating fake information and display the dummy QR code on the screen instead of the QR code (S605).

Here, when the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times, the device 10 displays another preset image (for example, access prohibited) instead of the QR code, or turns off the screen on which the QR code is displayed and then locks the screen can be processed

7 to 8 , it is a description of the contents of the QR code displayed on the screen in step S505.

The device 10 may receive a start time and an end time to check the status information from the user through the time setting button 132 (S701).

In FIG. 8 , the device 10 may receive a start time and an end time for checking status information from the user through the time setting button 132 .

Here, the device 10 generates a QR code for each unit count, and when the start time and end time are input from the user, a QR code corresponding to the period may be formed.

The device 10 may generate at least one QR code for the status information between the start time and the end time (S702).

As an example, looking at the device 10, the start time 801 at which the user wants to check the status information through the time setting button 132 is the end time 802 of July 09, 2020 14:25:00 When input is August 08, 2020 at 15:30:30, the device 10 may display at least one QR code for status information between the start time and the end time on the screen. Here, when the device 10 generates two first QR codes 803 and second QR codes 804 for the state information between the start time and the end time, the QR codes are sequentially based on the start time. can create Here, in the case of the last generated QR code among the two generated QR codes, the number of units of status information may be in a state in which the set capacity is not filled.

The device 10 may display the generated QR code on the screen (S703).

The device 10 may control to increase the screen brightness to a preset brightness or more whenever the QR code is displayed on the screen.

In addition, the device 10 can control the logistics vehicle 2 by transmitting a signal instructing to turn on the interior light so that the interior light in the logistics vehicle 2 is automatically turned on whenever the QR code is displayed on the screen. have.

In addition, the device 10 further detects the proximity degree of the external terminal 20 for recognizing the QR code through the proximity sensor, and the magnification of the QR code according to the sensed proximity degree of the external terminal 20 can be changed.

When it is detected that an abnormality in the logistics has occurred, the device 10 may transmit information notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the logistics to an external device (S506).

Details of step S506 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , when the device 10 detects that the logistics abnormality has occurred based on the state information on the logistics state generated for each preset unit count, information indicating the occurrence of the logistics abnormality is generated ( S901) It can be transmitted to the outside (S902).

The device 10 may transmit to the external terminal 20 or the external device 30 , or to be displayed on an AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle 2 .

Specifically, the device 10 includes the first QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality, for example, the external device 20 or the external device 30 can be sent to Here, the external terminal 20 may be a terminal used by a delivery driver who delivers logistics by driving the logistics vehicle 2 , and the external device 30 is a logistics central server, a producer server that sent logistics, and logistics It may be a receiving customer server, etc.

In addition, the device 10 includes the first QR code at the time when the logistical abnormality occurs in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistical abnormality and transmits it to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle 2 . have.

The device 10 may transmit to the external device 30 by including the location information at the time of the occurrence of the logistics abnormality and the first QR code in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality.

The device 10 includes the QR code at the time of the occurrence of the logistics abnormality in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality, and the external terminal 20, the external device ( 30) and the distribution vehicle 2 may be transmitted to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen. In addition, the device 10 takes an image of the logistics in the logistics vehicle 2 at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs through the black box (camera) in the logistics vehicle 2, and uses the captured image as the It can be transmitted to the external device 30 by including it in the information notifying the occurrence of a logistics abnormality.

Here, through the first QR code at the time when the logistical abnormality occurred, the second QR code before the logistical abnormality occurred, and the captured image displayed on the external device 30, the manager can logistically abnormal A clear comparison can be made for

The device 10 periodically displays the information on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the external terminal 20 or the external device 30 and the logistics vehicle 2 until the logistics status becomes normal. It can be transmitted (S903).

The device 10 may generate and store a lookup table matching the location information with the first QR code and the second QR code (S904).

Thereafter, the device 10 performs statistical analysis on the point where the occurrence of logistical abnormalities is the most based on the first QR code and the second QR code for each location information stored in the lookup table and the variation range of the sensing value for each state information. information can be generated.

Although it is described that a plurality of steps are sequentially executed in FIGS. 5 to 7 and 9 , this is merely an exemplary description of the technical idea of the present embodiment, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which this embodiment belongs If it does not depart from the essential characteristics of this embodiment, it can be applied by changing the order described in FIGS. , FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIG. 9 are not limited to a chronological order.

The method according to the present invention described above may be implemented as a program (or application) to be executed in combination with a server, which is hardware, and stored in a medium.

The above-described program is C, C++, JAVA, machine language, etc. that a processor (CPU) of the computer can read through a device interface of the computer in order for the computer to read the program and execute the methods implemented as a program It may include code (Code) coded in the computer language of Such code may include functional code related to functions defining functions necessary for executing the methods, etc. can do. In addition, the code may further include additional information necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the functions or code related to memory reference for which location (address address) in the internal or external memory of the computer to be referenced. have. In addition, when the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other computer or server located remotely in order to execute the above functions, the code uses the communication module of the computer to determine how to communicate with any other computer or server remotely. It may further include a communication-related code for whether to communicate and what information or media to transmit and receive during communication.

The steps of a method or algorithm described in relation to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, as a software module executed by hardware, or by a combination thereof. A software module may contain random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any type of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention pertains.

As mentioned above, although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can realize that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

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Claims (10)

A method for a device to monitor a logistics status, comprising:
Sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact and position in the logistics vehicle through the sensor unit of the device;
generating each QR code indicating a logistics state according to the sensing result of the sensor unit for each preset unit count;
storing the respective QR codes; and
Including; displaying the respective QR codes on the screen of the device;
Each of the QR codes is converted and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated, and the codes are changed in real time according to the logistics conditions that change within the corresponding unit count,
The device includes an illuminance sensor included in the sensor unit and a power button operated by a user of the device,
The unit count in which the QR code is generated is changed to correspond to the number of times the power button is input by the user of the device in a state where the illuminance value in the logistics vehicle measured from the illuminance sensor is less than or equal to a preset illuminance value, Way. According to claim 1,
Each time an input is received from a user, the step of displaying a QR code corresponding to the time on the screen; further comprising,
The QR code is sequentially changed and displayed whenever the user's input is received, the method. According to claim 1,
Setting a specific time zone according to a user's input, searching for at least one QR code generated in the set specific time zone from among the respective QR codes, and displaying the displayed on the screen. According to claim 1,
When it is detected that the logistics abnormality has occurred based on the state information on the logistics status generated for each preset unit count, transmitting information informing the occurrence of the logistics abnormality to an external device; further comprising , Way. 5. The method of claim 4,
Transmitting the information to the external device periodically until the logistical state becomes normal. 5. The method of claim 4,
The information notifying the occurrence of an abnormality in the logistics is,
The method comprising the QR code at the time when the logistical abnormality occurs and the QR code before the logistical abnormality occurs to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle. According to claim 1,
When the external terminal is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the screen, performing an authentication process for the external terminal; the method further comprising a. 8. The method of claim 7,
The step of performing the authentication process is,
transmitting a request signal for authentication information to the external terminal; and
Determining whether authentication succeeds based on authentication information received from the external terminal; 9. The method of claim 8,
The step of performing the authentication process is,
If the authentication is successful after the determination, displaying the QR code; and
When the authentication fails after the determination, stopping the display of the QR code; including, a method. 9. The method of claim 8,
The step of performing the authentication process is,
requesting re-authentication if the authentication fails after the determination; and
When the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times after the determination, generating a dummy QR code indicating fake information and displaying the dummy QR code instead of the QR code.

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