KR20050070875A - Internet-based container managing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a container management system based on the Internet.

An internet-based container management system according to the present invention comprises: a scanning server which acquires, stores and outputs information by scanning a barcode including unique identification information of a container; A central processing server that stores and processes data input from the scanning server in real time and is connected to the Internet; And an input / output display unit for displaying data output from the central processing server and inputting a predetermined command or data.

The Internet-based container management system configured as described above can achieve computerization of the system operation, thereby increasing the delivery speed of the cargo, and greatly improving the loading and unloading and shipping errors. to provide.

Description

Internet-based container managing system

The present invention relates to a container management system, and more particularly, to an Internet-based container management system that can significantly improve freight delivery speed, loading and unloading, and shipment errors by computerizing a system operating barcode scanning and radio frequency technology. It is about.

Containers are used for the transport of goods during import and export of goods. Containers are made of wood or steel and are transported on board ships or freight vehicles. The number of containers carried by ships is approximately 12 million worldwide, and it takes more than 7 to 15 days for shipping, and one to two months or more for long distances. Management is an important factor in increasing income.

However, in the related art, since the use situation of the container is changed according to the transportation period of the loaded cargo, there is a problem in that the recovery and reuse rate of the container is low.

Moreover, even after arriving at the port to unload or load the cargo, it was difficult to efficiently recycle containers because the systematic management of each container was poor.

Conventional container management method is as follows. Each container is labeled with the owner or owner's own code, serial number, size and type code. The container is loaded or unloaded. In the case of a gate or port, the manager visually identifies the container specified by the work order and directs the unloading or loading of the cargo.

In addition, since the work details of cargo loading, unloading, and next destination are inputted to the finished cargo containers later, the input of information on the containers is delayed, and the work schedule is hindered.

In this situation, for example, when a user who wants to use a container requests loading of cargo, it is difficult to arrange cargo in the shortest time because it is difficult to arrange an empty container at a location closest to the site. In addition, since container owners cannot properly use empty containers, problems such as decreased profits and increased container storage costs are occurring.

Moreover, containers used in Korea are highly recyclable because they can be recovered within a short time, but containers used for freight transfer in the US or Europe are not recovered for several months to a year, so it is possible to accurately know the current state of use or location. If it is not possible to recycle almost occurs, and even if the current state of the container can be grasped, it is difficult to determine the state of the container in real time because the state of the container is manually input as described above. Therefore, there was a demand for a system capable of identifying container status in real time around the world.

The present invention was created to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention, the Internet-based container management system that can achieve efficient container management by computerizing the management of the container for cargo transportation by barcode scanning without additional input work To provide.

An internet-based container management system according to the present invention for realizing the above object comprises: a scanning server for acquiring, storing and outputting information by scanning a barcode including unique identification information of a container; A central processing server that stores and processes data input from the scanning server in real time and is connected to the Internet; And an input / output display unit for displaying data output from the central processing server and inputting a predetermined command or data.

As a preferred feature of the present invention, the central processing server includes a data transmission and reception unit for data communication with scanning servers scattered throughout the Internet.

The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims are consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the term in order to explain the invention in the best way. It must be interpreted as meaning and concept.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the Internet-based container management system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the Internet-based container management system according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the Internet-based container management system according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the Internet-based container management system according to the present invention includes a scanning server 10, a central processing server 20, and an input / output display unit 30, and the scanning server 10 is The bar code label 15 including the bar code identification information assigned to the container is scanned to acquire, store and output the information.

The central processing server 20 stores and processes the data input from the scanning server 10 in real time. The central processing server 20 includes a data transmitting and receiving unit 21 for data communication with the scanning server 10 scattered throughout the Internet.

Meanwhile, the input / output display unit 30 displays data output from the central processing server 20 and is connected to an input / output device for inputting a predetermined command or data.

The Internet-based container management system configured as described above allows the scanning server 10 to recognize the barcode label 15 attached to the container, convert it into unique data of each container corresponding thereto, and store and output it.

Although not shown, an input / output device (keyboard, monitor, etc.) may be additionally connected to the scanning server 10 to perform a necessary data searching function.

On the other hand, the scanning server 10 is preferably installed at each position of the container entrance, that is, for each of the entrance and exit of the container transport crane or the cargo vehicle loaded with the container. That is, the scanning server 10 may be installed at any place where the container enters and exits. For example, a port where the container is unloaded and loaded, or in the case of a small container, an airport, a cargo terminal, or a cargo loading yard It may be a gate such as a yard.

The scanning server 10 classifies and stores the recognized data (destination, type of cargo, waypoint, etc.) for each container. The unique and detailed data of the sorted and stored containers can be sorted and searched in a predetermined format through an input / output device (for example, a keyboard and a monitor). For example, the status information of all containers stored in a specific place where a scanning server 10 is installed, a yard in a port for loading or unloading cargo, a storage container for cargo containers, etc., with a monitor and a keyboard connected to each other. You can check.

In addition, the container-related data transmitted from the scanning server 10 is input to the central processing server 20 through the Internet, wherein the central processing server 20 is input from a plurality of scanning servers 10 scattered in each place The data related to each container is collected and stored, and the entire container is managed. Like the scanning server 10, the central processing server 20 may output a current state data for a specific container by connecting a separate input / output device, that is, a monitor and a keyboard.

On the other hand, since the central processing server 20 has its own database, it can provide various information required by the operator or the client. In addition, since the movement status and cargo loading status for a specific container can be recognized in real time, a position arrangement for quickly and accurately loading and unloading containers can be set.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to belong to the claims of the present invention.

The Internet-based container management system configured and operated as described above is able to achieve computerization of the system operation, so that it is possible to not only increase the delivery speed of the cargo but also significantly improve the loading and unloading and shipping errors. Provide effect.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an internet-based container management system according to the present invention;

2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the Internet-based container management system according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: scanning server

15: Barcode

20: Central Processing Server

21: data transmission and reception unit

30: input and output display unit

Claims (2)

A scanning server which acquires, stores, and outputs information by scanning a barcode including unique identification information about the container; A central processing server that stores and processes data input from the scanning server in real time and is connected to the Internet; An input / output display unit for displaying data output from the central processing server and inputting a predetermined command or data; Internet-based container management system comprising a. The Internet-based container management system of claim 1, wherein the central processing server includes a data transmitting / receiving unit for data communication with scanning servers scattered throughout the Internet.