KR102578734B1 - System for providing of parts informatiom, order processing and inventory management based on usage and design information of industrial automation equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for component information provision, order processing and inventory management based on purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the system for component information provision, order processing and inventory management based on purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment includes the following steps of: receiving purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment from a user terminal; forming first component information necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment according to the purpose and design information; forming second component information from the first component information considering costs for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment; transmitting the second component information to the user terminal; receiving an order request for components according to the second component information from the user terminal; transmitting a supply request for the components according to the second component information to a manufacturer server according to the order request; and regulating an inventory quantity for the components based on the second component information according to the supply request.

Description

Provision of parts information, order processing and inventory management system based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment

The following embodiments relate to a system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment.

As background technology related to the embodiments, Republic of Korea Patent Publication KR 10-2145609 B1 discloses a method and device for managing the distribution of imported automobile parts. Specifically, the prior literature shows that a parts requestor photographs the location requiring repair using a monitoring camera of a portable terminal, and the portable terminal transmits the video and car information generated by the photograph in real time to the control device of the imported automobile parts distributor, And based on the car information, generate a first input signal, input the first input signal into the convolutional neural network to obtain a first output signal, transmit the first output signal to the portable terminal, and send the first output signal to the part requester. Based on the confirmation result of the output signal, the first adjustment signal confirming the first output signal is transmitted to the control device, the first adjustment signal is input to the artificial neural network to obtain the second output signal, and the second output signal is transmitted. is transmitted to the portable terminal, and based on the confirmation result of the second output signal of the part requester, transmitting a second adjustment signal confirming the second output signal, and the control device transmits an order signal based on the second adjustment signal. generates and transmits to the parts warehouse and parts manufacturer, and the parts warehouse and parts manufacturer generates and transmits the parts distribution code for distributing parts based on the order signal, and transmits the parts distribution code to the portable terminal The configuration begins.

Through this, prior literature has the effect of optimizing distribution management by applying deep learning technology to imported automobile parts distribution management methods and devices.

Additionally, Republic of Korea Patent Publication KR 10-2449350 B1 discloses a system for providing inventory management services and a method of operating the same. Specifically, the prior literature discloses a system that provides inventory management services using an artificial intelligence model and a method of operating the same.

Through this, prior literature has the effect of providing improved inventory management services.

However, prior literature receives the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment from a user terminal, forms the first part information necessary for manufacturing industrial automation equipment according to the use and design information, and considers the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment. 1 Form second part information from part information, transmit the second part information to the user terminal, receive an order request for parts according to the second part information from the user terminal, and order the second part according to the order request to the manufacturer server. A system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the use and design information of industrial automation equipment that transmits a request for supply of parts according to the information and adjusts the inventory of parts according to the second part information according to the supply request. does not initiate.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication KR 10-2145609 B1 Republic of Korea Patent Publication KR 10-2449350 B1

Embodiments seek to provide parts information provision, order processing, and inventory management systems based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment.

Embodiments seek to provide a method of collecting manufacturer data and forming part information using only parts suitable for use and design information.

Embodiments are intended to provide a method of searching for a combination that can process an order by combining existing stocks when there is no inventory of parts according to an order, and updating the order processing and parts inventory accordingly.

The system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the use and design information of industrial automation equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention receives the use and design information of industrial automation equipment from a user terminal, and First part information necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment is formed according to design information, second part information is formed from the first part information in consideration of the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, and second part information is provided to the user terminal. Transmitting parts information, receiving an order request for parts according to the second part information from the user terminal, transmitting a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to a manufacturer server according to the order request, and supplying the parts. a server that adjusts the inventory of parts according to the second part information upon request; And it may include a database that stores the first and second parts information, order request, supply request, and inventory information of parts.

In one embodiment, the server receives part data from a manufacturer server of parts according to the first part information, and uses the part data to select parts with specifications lower than those required according to the purpose and design information. It can be deleted from the first part information.

In one embodiment, the server checks whether the parts according to the second part information are in stock, and has the same specifications as the parts that are out of stock among the parts according to the second part information and keeps them in stock. Forming third part information, transmitting the third part information to the user terminal, receiving an order request for parts according to the third part information from the user terminal, and receiving the third part information according to the order request. A supply request for parts according to is transmitted, and the inventory amount of parts according to the third part information can be adjusted according to the supply request.

In one embodiment, the server, when receiving information on the purpose and design of the industrial automation equipment, determines whether a specification is included in the information on the purpose and design of the industrial automation equipment; When the specification is included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment, designating the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information as a first production target value; If the specifications are not included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment, the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information is subtracted from the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information. 1 Step of specifying the production target value; Calculating a second production target value by adding a predetermined inventory ratio to the first production target value based on the demand for each part according to the specification cycle and second part information; and specifying the second production target value as the first production target value; wherein the step of calculating the second production target value includes: the specification cycle for the part according to the second part information is 1 month. If less than or equal to: setting the inventory rate to 0%; When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 1 month and less than 3 months: specifying the inventory rate as 1% to 5%; When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 3 months and less than 6 months: specifying the inventory rate as 5% to 10%; When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 6 months and less than 12 months: specifying the inventory rate as 10% to 20%; And when the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 12 months: specifying the inventory rate as 20% to 40%.

In one embodiment, when receiving information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment from the user terminal, the server transmits a specification input page to the user terminal and receives specification input data from the user terminal. The input page includes: displaying pictures of parts according to the first part information on a first layer; displaying a colored first grid dividing the horizontal and vertical sizes of the photo on a second layer disposed on top of the first layer; displaying a transparent second grid overlapping the first grid on a third layer disposed on top of the second layer; displaying a predetermined transparent first button corresponding to each cell of the second grid on a fourth layer disposed on top of the third layer; When one or more of the plurality of first buttons is manipulated, generating an action for designating the operated first button as a second button; generating an operation to designate a second grid corresponding to the second button as a third grid; generating an operation to change the color of the third grid to a translucent color; generating an operation to record coordinates of the third grid; generating an operation to display a Text Input tag within a predetermined distance from the third grid; and generating an operation of recording data input to the Text Input tag; and receiving the specification input data includes: coordinates of the third grid and input to the Text Input tag. Including a step of receiving data, specifications can be transmitted and received based on the coordinates of the third grid and data entered into the Text Input tag.

The device according to one embodiment may be combined with hardware and controlled by a computer program stored in a medium to execute any one of the above-described methods.

Embodiments can maximize efficiency and economics by providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment. In addition, the inventory of parts can be managed efficiently by setting a production target value considering the inventory rate of parts.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a server according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining learning of a neural network according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram of the configuration of a device according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, various changes can be made to the embodiments, so the scope of the patent application is not limited or limited by these embodiments. It should be understood that all changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiments are included in the scope of rights.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be modified and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the embodiments are not limited to the specific disclosed form, and the scope of the present specification includes changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit.

Terms such as first or second may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between.

The terms used in the examples are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the embodiments belong. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No.

In addition, when describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the embodiments, the detailed descriptions are omitted.

Embodiments may be implemented in various types of products such as personal computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, smart phones, televisions, smart home appliances, intelligent vehicles, kiosks, and wearable devices.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the parts information provision, order processing, and inventory management system 100 based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment includes a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n. ), server 120, database 130, and manufacturer server 140. According to one embodiment, the database 130 is shown as being configured separately from the server 120, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the database 130 may be provided within the server 120. For example, the server 120 may include multiple artificial neural networks for performing machine learning algorithms. According to one embodiment, a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, server 120, database 130, and manufacturer server 140 may be connected to communicate with each other through a network (N). there is.

Industrial automation equipment may include semiconductor equipment used in semiconductor processes, orthogonal robots, cylinders, and various valves.

The server 120 may receive information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment from the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the server 120 provides industrial automation information from any one user terminal (for example, 110-1) among a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n through the network N. You can receive information on the purpose and design of the equipment.

The server 120 may form first part information necessary for manufacturing industrial automation equipment according to usage and design information. According to one embodiment, the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment received from the user terminal 110-1 includes specification information of parts necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment, and the server 120 stores the specification information. First part information consisting of parts having specifications of a predetermined rank (for example, first to third ranks) can be formed using . For example, the ranking of parts may be determined in the order of high specification information of the parts.

The server 120 may form second part information from the first part information by considering the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment. According to one embodiment, the server 120 generates first price information by adding up the prices of first priority parts according to the first part information, compares the first price information with the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, and generates first price information. If the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, the first part information can be confirmed as the second part information. In addition, if the first price information is greater than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the server 120 replaces the part with the highest price among the first-rank parts according to the first part information with the second-rank part, and then prices the parts. The second price information is generated by adding up the second price information, and the second price information is compared with the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment. If the second price information is less than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the first priority part is selected from the first part information. It can be confirmed with the second part information by replacing it with the second priority part. In addition, the server 120 replaces the first-ranked parts according to the first part information with parts of the next-ranked (second-ranked and third-ranked) prices, and then compares the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment with the price information obtained by adding up the prices. By repeating the comparison, second part information can be formed from parts where the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment.

The server 120 may transmit second part information to the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may transmit second part information through the network N to the user terminal 110-1, which has received information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment.

The server 120 may receive a request for ordering parts according to the second part information from the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the server 120 receives a request for ordering parts according to the second part information through the network (N) according to the request of the user who confirmed the second part information through the user terminal 110-1. You can.

The server 120 may transmit a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to the manufacturer server 140 according to the order request. According to one embodiment, the server 120 transmits a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to the manufacturer server 140 through the network N according to the order request received from the user terminal 110-1. You can.

The server 120 may adjust the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information according to the supply request. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may adjust the inventory amount to reflect the parts according to the second part information since they have been shipped according to the supply request.

Additionally, the server 120 may receive parts data from the manufacturer server of parts according to the first part information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may receive part data including detailed specification information of parts from the manufacturer server 140 of a plurality of parts according to the first part information through the network N.

The server 120 may use parts data to delete parts with specifications lower than those required according to the purpose and design information from the first part information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 uses parts data, and if a part with specifications lower than the specifications required according to the purpose and design information is included among the parts according to the first part information, the server 120 stores the part in the first part information. It can be deleted from .

Additionally, the server 120 may check whether parts are in stock according to the second part information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may check whether parts are in stock according to the second part information stored in the database 130 in response to an order request from the user terminal 110-1.

The server 120 may form third part information that is in stock and has the same specifications as the part that is out of stock among the parts according to the second part information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 replaces the first priority part that is out of stock among the parts according to the second part information with the second priority part that has the same specifications as the first priority part and is in stock. Thus, third part information can be formed.

The server 120 may transmit third part information to the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may transmit third part information through the network N to the user terminal 110-1, which has received information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment.

The server 120 may receive a request for ordering parts according to the third part information from the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the server 120 receives a request for ordering parts according to the third part information through the network (N) according to the request of the user who confirmed the third part information through the user terminal 110-1. You can.

The server 120 may transmit a request for supply of parts according to the third part information according to the order request to the manufacturer server 140. According to one embodiment, the server 120 transmits a request for supply of parts according to the third part information to the manufacturer server 140 through the network (N) according to the order request received from the user terminal 110-1. You can.

The server 120 may adjust the inventory amount of parts according to the third part information according to the supply request. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may adjust the inventory amount to reflect the parts according to the second part information have been shipped according to the supply request.

Additionally, when receiving information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment, the server 120 may determine whether a specification is included in the information on the purpose and design of the industrial automation equipment. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may determine whether parts already in stock or parts with changes have been ordered based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment. Here, specifications refer to documents/information that records changes to parts.

When the usage and design information of industrial automation equipment includes specifications, the server 120 may designate the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information as the first production target value. According to one embodiment, since newly produced parts must be supplied, the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information may be designated as the first production target value.

If the specifications are not included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment, the server 120 subtracts the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information from the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information. can be designated as the first production target value. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may ship the existing inventory amount first (first-in-first-out), so that the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information is subtracted from the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information. One value can be designated as the first production target value.

Thereafter, the server 120 may perform a process of correcting the second production target value, regardless of whether the specifications are included.

The server 120 may calculate a second production target value by adding a predetermined inventory rate to the first production target value based on the demand for each part according to the specification cycle and second part information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 sets the second production target value so that a predetermined amount of inventory can be maintained even after the parts are shipped according to the second part information, according to the specification cycle and demand quantity of the parts according to the second part information. The second production target value can be calculated by applying a predetermined inventory ratio (40% or less of the average order quantity or the latest order quantity).

Thereafter, the server 120 may determine the final production volume and transmit it to the manufacturer server 140 according to the step of designating the second production target value as the first production target value.

When calculating the second production target value, the server 120 sets the inventory rate to 0% when the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is 1 month or less; If the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 1 month but less than 3 months: the inventory rate is specified as 1% to 5%; When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 3 months and less than 6 months: specify the inventory rate as 5% to 10%; When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 6 months and less than 12 months: Specify the inventory rate as 10% to 20%, and the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 12 months Case: You can specify an inventory ratio of 20% to 40%.

Here, the 'inventory rate' may be calculated according to the average order quantity calculated based on accumulated order information or the order quantity recorded in the most recently placed order information.

For example, if the average order quantity calculated based on accumulated order information is 1000 units, and the inventory rate is 10%, the inventory quantity can be calculated as 100 units.

For another example, if the order quantity recorded in the most recent order information is 2000 units, and the inventory rate is 10%, the inventory quantity can be calculated as 200 units.

In the step of predicting the specification cycle for each part based on the accumulated ordering information for each part according to the second part information, the server 120 predicts the specification cycle for each part based on the accumulated ordering information for various different parts. It is possible to predict how many cycles the specifications (changes) have been made.

For example, in the accumulated ordering information, for a certain 'A' part that was previously recorded as being specified approximately every three months, the specification cycle can be predicted to be specified again three months after the most recent specification date. Alternatively, an embodiment in which the average value of the existing specification cycle is derived as the predicted specification cycle is also possible.

At this time, the specification cycle can be derived from a predetermined artificial intelligence model that has learned accumulated order information, and this prediction algorithm will be described later.

In addition, when receiving the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment from the user terminal, the server 120 transmits a specification input page to the user terminal 110-1, and specifies the specification input data from the user terminal 110-1. can receive.

When the server 120 receives the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment (which does not yet include specifications (specification information)) from the user terminal 110-1, the server 120 checks whether there are any changes in the corresponding parts and determines whether there are any changes. The specifications can be input by replying (sending) the specification input page to the user terminal 110-1 so that it can be transmitted to the manufacturer server 140.

The specification input page may be composed of a predetermined web page and may be created according to the steps described later.

When specification information is entered and submitted to the specification input page through the user terminal 110-1, the corresponding data can be received by the server 120.

The specification input page includes: displaying photos of parts according to first part information on a first layer; Displaying a colored first grid dividing the horizontal and vertical sizes of the photo on a second layer disposed on top of the first layer; Displaying a second grid of a transparent color overlapping the first grid on a third layer disposed on top of the second layer; displaying a predetermined transparent first button corresponding to each cell of the second grid on a fourth layer disposed on top of the third layer; When one or more of the plurality of first buttons is operated, generating an action for designating the operated first button as a second button; generating an operation to designate a second grid corresponding to a second button as a third grid; Generating an operation to change the color of the third grid to a translucent color; generating an operation to record coordinates of a third grid; Generating an operation to display a Text Input tag within a predetermined distance from the third grid; and generating an operation to record data entered into the Text Input tag.

The above-mentioned 'actions' may be certain procedures/functions/methods created based on JavaScript.

In the step of displaying pictures of parts according to the first part information on the first layer, the server 120 takes pictures of parts according to the first part information and displays the pictures of parts according to the first part information stored in the device. Photos of parts can be displayed on the first layer of the specification input page.

The first to fourth layers refer to the order in which elements are displayed on a web page, and the elements included in the layer placed at the top are displayed to cover and obscure the elements included in the layer placed below. You can.

In the step of displaying a predetermined colored first grid dividing the horizontal and vertical sizes of the photo on a second layer disposed on top of the first layer, the server 120 displays a predetermined colored first grid based on the horizontal and vertical sizes of the photo. The first grid, which is a colored border created in the form of a grid, can be placed on the second layer.

According to this configuration, the user terminal 110-1 may display a layout in which a predetermined colored grid pattern is displayed on a photo.

In the step of displaying a transparent second grid overlapping the first grid on a third layer disposed on top of the second layer, the server 120 displays a transparent second grid to correspond to each grid cell appearing on the first grid. can be created/displayed on the third layer.

In the step of displaying a first button of a predetermined transparent color corresponding to each cell of the second grid on a fourth layer disposed on top of the third layer, the server 120 displays a first button of a predetermined transparent color corresponding to each cell of the second grid. 1 Buttons can be created/displayed on the fourth layer.

When at least one of the plurality of first buttons is manipulated, generating an action for designating the operated first button as the second button; in the step, the server 120 performs an action based on JavaScript for each first button. Match/create, allowing recording which first button was operated (clicked/tapped/selected).

For example, the server 120 selects two first buttons if the first buttons arranged at the (2, 3) positions and (2, 4) positions among the first buttons in the 10 * 10 space are manipulated. You can specify it with 2 buttons.

In the step of generating an operation of designating the second grid corresponding to the second button as the third grid, the server 120 selects the cells corresponding to the second button among the cells of the second grid having a plurality of grid cells. It can be designated as a third grid.

For example, if the first buttons arranged at the (2, 3) position and (2, 4) positions among the first buttons in the 10 * 10 space are manipulated, the server 120 operates at the (2, 3) position and The grid cells of the second grid placed at positions (2, 4) can be designated as the third grid.

In the step of generating an operation to change the color of the third grid to a translucent color, the server 120 changes the color of the third grid so that the selected third grid can be easily visually recognized by the user terminal 110-1. You can change it to a translucent color (for example, translucent blue).

In the step of generating an operation of recording the coordinates of the third grid, the server 120, for example, places (2, 3) and (2, 4) among the first buttons in the 10 * 10 space. If the arranged first buttons (second buttons) are manipulated, the coordinates of the third grid, which are (2, 3) and (2, 4), can be recorded (stored). At this time, the coordinates of the third grid may be temporarily stored in the user terminal 110-1 and later transmitted to the server 120.

In the step of generating an operation of displaying a Text Input tag within a predetermined distance from the third grid, the server 120 generates/displays a tag capable of entering changes in the periphery of the selected third grid, thereby enabling the government office terminal. You can receive change requirements from .

In the step of creating an operation of recording data input to the Text Input tag, the server 120 may record (store) the change request data input from the user terminal 110-1.

The step of receiving the specification input data includes: receiving the coordinates of the third grid and the data entered into the Text Input tag; transmitting and receiving the specification based on the coordinates of the third grid and the data entered into the Text Input tag. It can be configured to do so.

Referring to the received specifications, the manufacturer server 140 can establish a process for a new product (necessary item) to be produced based on the photos of parts according to the first part information, the third grid, and change requirements. At this time, if the change request can utilize parts according to the existing first part information, the parts according to the first part information may be modified and produced without discarding the existing inventory.

The database 130 can store various data. Data stored in the database 130 is acquired by at least one component of a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, the server 120, the database 130, and the manufacturer server 140. Data that is processed, processed, or used, and may include software (e.g., a program). Database 130 may include volatile and/or non-volatile memory. As an embodiment, the database 130 includes first and second parts information and supply requests formed in the server 120, order requests received from the user terminal 110-1, and inventory amounts of parts (e.g., parts name, part code, inventory quantity, manufacturing date, manufacturing cost, unit price, storage warehouse information, etc.) can be saved.

The network N can perform wireless or wired communication between a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, the server 120, the database 130, the manufacturer server 140, etc. For example, the network (N) may be LTE (long-term evolution), LTE-A (LTE Advanced), CDMA (code division multiple access), WCDMA (wideband CDMA), WiBro (Wireless BroadBand), WiFi (wireless fidelity) , wireless communication can be performed using methods such as Bluetooth, NFC (near field communication), GPS (Global Positioning System), or GNSS (global navigation satellite system). For example, the network (N) is configured to perform wired communication according to methods such as universal serial bus (USB), high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), recommended standard 232 (RS-232), or plain old telephone service (POTS). You may.

In the present invention, artificial intelligence (AI) refers to technology that imitates human learning ability, reasoning ability, perception ability, etc. and implements this with a computer, and includes concepts such as machine learning and symbolic logic. may include. Machine Learning (ML) is an algorithmic technology that classifies or learns the characteristics of input data on its own. Artificial intelligence technology is a machine learning algorithm that analyzes input data, learns the results of the analysis, and makes judgments or predictions based on the results of the learning. Additionally, technologies that mimic the functions of the human brain, such as cognition and judgment, using machine learning algorithms can also be understood as the category of artificial intelligence. For example, technical fields such as verbal understanding, visual understanding, reasoning/prediction, knowledge representation, and motion control may be included.

Machine learning can refer to the process of training a neural network model using experience processing data. Machine learning can mean that computer software improves its own data processing capabilities. A neural network model is built by modeling the correlation between data, and the correlation can be expressed by a plurality of parameters. A neural network model extracts and analyzes features from given data to derive correlations between data. Repeating this process to optimize the parameters of the neural network model can be called machine learning. For example, a neural network model can learn the mapping (correlation) between input and output for data given as input-output pairs. Alternatively, a neural network model may learn the relationships by deriving regularities between given data even when only input data is given.

An artificial intelligence learning model or neural network model may be designed to implement the human brain structure on a computer, and may include a plurality of network nodes with weights that simulate neurons of a human neural network. A plurality of network nodes may have a connection relationship with each other by simulating the synaptic activity of neurons in which neurons exchange signals through synapses. In an artificial intelligence learning model, multiple network nodes are located in layers of different depths and can exchange data according to convolutional connection relationships. The artificial intelligence learning model may be, for example, an artificial neural network model (Artificial Neural Network), a convolution neural network (CNN) model, etc. As an example, an artificial intelligence learning model may be machine-learned according to methods such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Machine learning algorithms for performing machine learning include Decision Tree, Bayesian Network, Support Vector Machine, Artificial Neural Network, and Ada-boost. , Perceptron, Genetic Programming, Clustering, etc. can be used.

Among them, CNN is a type of multilayer perceptrons designed to use minimal preprocessing. CNN consists of one or several convolution layers and general artificial neural network layers on top of them, and additionally utilizes weights and pooling layers. Thanks to this structure, CNN can fully utilize input data with a two-dimensional structure. Compared to other deep learning structures, CNN shows good performance in both video and audio fields. CNNs can also be trained via standard back propagation. CNNs have the advantage of being easier to train and using fewer parameters than other feedforward artificial neural network techniques.

Convolutional networks are neural networks that contain sets of nodes with bound parameters. The increasing size of available training data and the availability of computational power, combined with algorithmic advances such as piecewise linear unit and dropout training, have led to significant improvements in many computer vision tasks. For extremely large data sets, such as those available for many tasks today, overfitting is not critical, and increasing the size of the network improves test accuracy. Optimal use of computing resources becomes a limiting factor. For this purpose, distributed, scalable implementations of deep neural networks can be used.

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a server according to an embodiment.

As shown in Figure 2, server 120 may include one or more processors 122, one or more memory 124, and/or transceiver 126. In one embodiment, at least one of these components of server 120 may be omitted, or other components may be added to server 120. Additionally or alternatively, some components may be integrated and implemented, or may be implemented as a single or plural entity. At least some of the components inside and outside the server 120 are connected to each other through a bus, general purpose input/output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI), Data and/or signals can be sent and received.

One or more processors 122 may run software (eg, commands, programs, etc.) to control at least one component of the server 120 connected to the processor 122. Additionally, the processor 122 can perform various operations related to the present invention, such as calculation, processing, data generation, and processing. Additionally, the processor 122 may load data, etc. from one or more memories 124 or store them in one or more memories 124 .

One or more processors 122 may receive information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment from the user terminal through the transceiver 126. According to one embodiment, the server 120 receives industrial automation information from any one user terminal (for example, 110-1) among a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n through the transceiver 126. You can receive information on the purpose and design of the equipment.

One or more processors 122 may form first part information necessary for manufacturing industrial automation equipment according to use and design information. According to one embodiment, the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment received from the user terminal 110-1 includes specification information of parts necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment, and the processor 122 provides the specification information. First part information consisting of parts having specifications of a predetermined rank (for example, first to third ranks) can be formed using .

One or more processors 122 may form second part information from the first part information in consideration of the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment. According to one embodiment, the processor 122 generates first price information by adding up the prices of first priority parts according to the first part information, compares the first price information with the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, and generates first price information. If the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, the first part information can be confirmed as the second part information. In addition, if the first price information is greater than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the processor 122 replaces the part with the highest price among the first priority parts according to the first part information with the second priority part, and then replaces the part with the highest price with the second priority part. The second price information is generated by adding up the second price information, and the second price information is compared with the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment. If the second price information is less than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the first priority part is selected from the first part information. It can be confirmed with the second part information by replacing it with the second priority part. In addition, the server 120 replaces the first-ranked parts according to the first part information with parts of the next-ranked (second-ranked and third-ranked) prices, and then compares the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment with the price information obtained by adding up the prices. By repeating the comparison, second part information can be formed from parts where the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment.

One or more processors 122 may transmit second component information to the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the processor 122 may transmit second part information through the transceiver 126 to the user terminal 110-1, which has received information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment.

One or more processors 122 may receive a request for ordering parts according to the second part information from the user terminal. According to one embodiment, the processor 122 receives a request for ordering parts according to the second part information through the transceiver 126 according to a request from a user who has confirmed the second part information through the user terminal 110-1. You can.

One or more processors 122 may transmit a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to the manufacturer server 140 according to the order request. According to one embodiment, the processor 122 transmits a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to the manufacturer server 140 through the transceiver 126 according to the order request received from the user terminal 110-1. You can.

One or more processors 122 may adjust the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information according to the supply request. According to one embodiment, the processor 122 may adjust the inventory amount so that parts according to the second part information have been shipped according to the supply request and this is reflected in the inventory.

One or more memories 124 may store various data. Data stored in the memory 124 is data acquired, processed, or used by at least one component of the server 120, and may include software (eg, commands, programs, etc.). Memory 124 may include volatile and/or non-volatile memory. In the present invention, a command or program is software stored in the memory 124, and is an operating system, application, and/or application for controlling the resources of the server 120 and various functions so that the application can utilize the resources of the server 120. It may include middleware provided to .

One or more memories 124 include first and second parts information and supply requests formed in the above-described server 120, order requests received from the user terminal 110-1, and inventory amounts of parts (e.g., part names, Part code, inventory quantity, manufacturing date, manufacturing cost, unit price, storage warehouse information, etc.) can be stored. Additionally, one or more memories 124 may store instructions that, when executed by one or more processors 122, cause one or more processors 122 to perform operations.

As an example, the server 120 may further include a transceiver 126. The transceiver 126 performs wireless or wired communication between a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, the server 120, the database 130, the manufacturer server 140, and/or other devices. can do. For example, the transceiver 126 may support enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC), Massive Machine Type Communications (MMTC), long-term evolution (LTE), LTE Advance (LTE-A), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), CDMA (code division multiple access), WCDMA (wideband CDMA), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiFi (wireless fidelity), Bluetooth, NFC ( Wireless communication can be performed using methods such as near field communication, GPS (Global Positioning System), or GNSS (global navigation satellite system). For example, the transceiver 126 may perform wired communication according to a method such as universal serial bus (USB), high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), recommended standard232 (RS-232), or plain old telephone service (POTS). there is.

As an embodiment, one or more processors 122 control the transceiver 126 to obtain information from a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, the database 130, and the manufacturer server 140. You can. Information obtained from a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n, the database 130, and the manufacturer server 140 may be stored in one or more memories 124.

As an example, the server 120 may be a device of various types. For example, server 120 may be a portable communication device, a computer device, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing devices. The server 120 of the present invention is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of the server 120 according to the present invention may be combined with each other. Each embodiment can be combined depending on the number of cases, and the embodiment of the server 120 created by combining the embodiments also falls within the scope of the present invention. Additionally, the internal/external components of the server 120 according to the present invention described above may be added, changed, replaced, or deleted depending on the embodiment. Additionally, the internal/external components of the aforementioned PLC may be implemented as hardware components.

Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining learning of a neural network according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the learning device can learn the neural network 123 to derive the specification cycle of parts. According to one embodiment, the learning device may be a separate entity from the server 120, but is not limited thereto.

The neural network 123 includes an input layer 121 through which training samples are input and an output layer 125 through which training outputs are output, and can be learned based on the difference between training outputs and labels. Here, the first labels may be defined based on the specification cycle for each part according to the second part information. The neural network 123 is connected to a group of a plurality of nodes, and is defined by weights between connected nodes and an activation function that activates the nodes.

The learning device may learn the neural network 123 using a gradient descent (GD) technique or a stochastic gradient descent (SGD) technique. The learning device can use a loss function designed by the outputs and labels of the neural network.

The learning device can calculate the training error using a predefined loss function. The loss function may be predefined with a label, output, and parameter as input variables, where the parameter may be set by weights in the neural network 123. For example, the loss function may be designed in the form of MSE (Mean Square Error), entropy, etc., and various techniques or methods may be employed in embodiments in which the loss function is designed.

The learning device can use the backpropagation technique to find weights that affect the training error. Here, the weights are relationships between nodes in the neural network 123. The learning device can use the SGD technique using labels and outputs to optimize the weights found through the backpropagation technique. For example, the learning device can update the weights of the loss function defined based on the labels, outputs, and weights using the SGD technique.

According to one embodiment, the learning device acquires first labels that are training specification cycle information corresponding to the training part information, applies the training part information to the first neural network, and produces training outputs corresponding to the training part information. A first neural network may be generated and trained based on the training outputs and first labels.

According to one embodiment, the learning device may generate training feature vectors based on configuration features, inventory features, and pattern features of the training part information. Various methods can be employed to extract features.

According to one embodiment, the learning device may obtain training outputs by applying training feature vectors to the neural network 123. The learning device may learn the directional cycle prediction algorithm of the neural network 123 based on the training outputs and the first labels. The server 120 may extract a specification cycle from component information for each component according to the second component information using the first neural network on which learning has been completed.

According to one embodiment, the learning device may obtain training outputs by applying training feature vectors to the neural network 123. The learning device may extract a specification cycle from component information for each component according to the second component information of the neural network 123 based on the training outputs and the first labels.

Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment according to an embodiment.

Although the process steps, method steps, algorithms, etc. are described in the flow chart of FIG. 4 in a sequential order, such processes, methods, and algorithms may be configured to operate in any suitable order. In other words, the steps of the processes, methods and algorithms described in various embodiments of the invention do not need to be performed in the order described herein. Additionally, although some steps are described as being performed asynchronously, in other embodiments, some such steps may be performed concurrently. Additionally, the illustration of a process by depiction in the drawings does not mean that the illustrated process excludes other variations and modifications thereto, and that any of the illustrated process or steps thereof may be incorporated into any of the various embodiments of the invention. It does not imply that more than one is required, nor does it imply that the illustrated process is preferred.

As shown in Figure 4, in step S410, usage and design information is received. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment provides industrial automation information from a user terminal. You can receive information on the purpose and design of the equipment. According to one embodiment, the server 120 provides industrial automation information from any one user terminal (for example, 110-1) among a plurality of user terminals 110-1, ..., 110-n through the network N. You can receive information on the purpose and design of the equipment.

In step S420, first part information is formed. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing, order processing, and inventory management of parts information based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment receives the information in step S410. Depending on the purpose and design information, the first part information required for manufacturing industrial automation equipment can be formed. According to one embodiment, the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment received from the user terminal 110-1 includes specification information of parts necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment, and the server 120 stores the specification information. First part information consisting of parts having specifications of a predetermined rank (for example, first to third ranks) can be formed using . For example, the ranking of parts may be determined in the order of high specification information of the parts.

In step S430, second part information is formed. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment is used to manufacture industrial automation equipment. Taking cost into consideration, the second part information may be formed from the first part information formed in step S420. According to one embodiment, the server 120 generates first price information by adding up the prices of first priority parts according to the first part information, compares the first price information with the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, and generates first price information. If the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment, the first part information can be confirmed as the second part information. In addition, if the first price information is greater than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the server 120 replaces the part with the highest price among the first-rank parts according to the first part information with the second-rank part, and then prices the parts. The second price information is generated by adding up the second price information, and the second price information is compared with the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment. If the second price information is less than the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment, the first priority part is selected from the first part information. It can be confirmed with the second part information by replacing it with the second priority part. In addition, the server 120 replaces the first-ranked parts according to the first part information with parts of the next-ranked (second-ranked and third-ranked) prices, and then compares the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment with the price information obtained by adding up the prices. By repeating the comparison, second part information can be formed from parts where the price information is less than the manufacturing cost of industrial automation equipment.

In step S440, second part information is transmitted. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment sends the information to the user terminal in step S430. The second part information formed in can be transmitted. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may transmit second part information through the network N to the user terminal 110-1, which has received information on the purpose and design of industrial automation equipment.

In step S450, an order request is received. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment receives a second message from the user terminal. You can receive an order request for parts according to the parts information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 receives a request for ordering parts according to the second part information through the network (N) according to the request of the user who confirmed the second part information through the user terminal 110-1. You can.

At step S460, a supply request is transmitted. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the system 100 for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment is the manufacturer server 140. According to the order request, a request for supply of parts according to the second part information can be transmitted. According to one embodiment, the server 120 transmits a request for supply of parts according to the second part information to the manufacturer server 140 through the network N according to the order request received from the user terminal 110-1. You can.

In step S470, the inventory quantity is adjusted. For example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the server 120 of the part information provision, order processing, and inventory management system 100 based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment provides products according to supply requests. 2 The inventory amount of parts can be adjusted according to parts information. According to one embodiment, the server 120 may adjust the inventory amount to reflect the parts according to the second part information since they have been shipped according to the supply request.

Figure 5 is an exemplary diagram of the configuration of a device according to an embodiment.

Device 501 according to one embodiment includes a processor 502 and memory 503. The device 501 according to one embodiment may be the server or terminal described above. The processor may include at least one device described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 or may perform at least one method described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 . The memory 503 may store information related to the above-described method or store a program implementing the above-described method. Memory 503 may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

The processor 502 can execute programs and control the device 501. The code of the program executed by the processor 502 may be stored in the memory 503. The device 501 is connected to an external device (eg, a personal computer or a network) through an input/output device (not shown) and can exchange data.

The embodiments described above may be implemented with hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices, methods, and components described in the embodiments may include, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, and a field programmable gate (FPGA). It may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as an array, programmable logic unit (PLU), microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. A processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications that run on the operating system. Additionally, a processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of software. For ease of understanding, a single processing device may be described as being used; however, those skilled in the art will understand that a processing device includes multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include. For example, a processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Includes optical media (magneto-optical media) and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. Software and/or data may be used on any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to a processing device. , or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and thus stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

Although the embodiments have been described with limited drawings as described above, those skilled in the art can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

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As a system for providing parts information, order processing, and inventory management based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment,
Receives usage and design information of industrial automation equipment from a user terminal, forms first part information necessary for manufacturing the industrial automation equipment according to the usage and design information, and takes into consideration the manufacturing cost of the industrial automation equipment. 1 Form second part information from part information, transmit the second part information to the user terminal, receive an order request for parts according to the second part information from the user terminal, and send the order request to the manufacturer server. Accordingly, a server that transmits a request for supply of parts according to the second part information and adjusts the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information according to the supply request; and
Includes a database storing the first and second parts information, order request, supply request, and inventory information of parts,
The server is,
When receiving information on the use and design of the above industrial automation equipment,
Determining whether specifications are included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment;
When the specification is included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment, designating the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information as a first production target value;
If the specifications are not included in the purpose and design information of the industrial automation equipment, the inventory amount of parts according to the second part information is subtracted from the order quantity recorded in the request for supply of parts according to the second part information. 1 Step of specifying the production target value;
Calculating a second production target value by adding a predetermined inventory ratio to the first production target value based on the demand for each part according to the specification cycle and second part information; and
Including designating the second production target value as the first production target value,
The step of calculating the second production target value is:
When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is 1 month or less: setting the inventory rate as 0%;
When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 1 month and less than 3 months: specifying the inventory rate as 1% to 5%;
When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 3 months and less than 6 months: specifying the inventory rate as 5% to 10%;
When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 6 months and less than 12 months: specifying the inventory rate as 10% to 20%; and
When the specification cycle for parts according to the second part information is more than 12 months: specifying the inventory rate at 20% to 40%; including,
Parts information provision, order processing, and inventory management system based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment. According to paragraph 1,
The server is,
Receiving part data from a manufacturer server of parts according to the first part information, and using the part data to delete parts with specifications lower than those required according to the purpose and design information from the first part information,
Parts information provision, order processing, and inventory management system based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment. According to paragraph 1,
The server is,
Confirming whether the parts according to the second part information are in stock, and forming third part information that has the same specifications as the parts that are out of stock among the parts according to the second part information and is in stock, Transmitting the third part information to a user terminal, receiving an order request for parts according to the third part information from the user terminal, and transmitting a request for supply of parts according to the third part information according to the order request; , adjusting the inventory amount of parts according to the third part information according to the supply request,
Parts information provision, order processing, and inventory management system based on the purpose and design information of industrial automation equipment.