KR20070073019A - Lodging management system using radio frequency identification and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and a method for managing lodging with RFID are provided to easily check a position of a guest and a service state with an RFID tag and reader, and quickly/easily process lodging business by attaching the different RFID tag to articles according to a type of the article, linking the RFID network with an alarm or display device, and aggregating/processing data in a server. Each RFID tag(1110-1140) is attached to each article(G1-G4) equipped in a lodging facility and transmits tag information including article ID information. Each RFID reader(1210-1260) is installed to a moving boundary place of the lodging facility, receives the tag information, and extracts the article ID information by interpreting the tag information if the RFID tag enters a boundary. If the article ID information is extracted, the RFID reader transfers the article ID information through an audio or video signal, or transmits the article ID information to an external terminal through the wired/wireless network.

Description

Lodging management system using Radio Frequency IDentification and method

1 exemplarily illustrates a form in which components of a lodging management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention are connected on a lodging facility.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a lodging payment method using a lodging management system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the components of an RFID tag included in a lodging management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the components of the RFID reader provided in the accommodation management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically illustrating components of a Zigbee communication unit included in an RFID reader of a lodging management system using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

6 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the components of a terminal device included in a lodging management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating a database structure provided in a terminal device of a lodging management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing>

1000: accommodation management system using RFID

G1: Service Item G2: Purchase Item

G3: Returnable Items G4: Repeated Items

1110 to 1140: 1st tag to 4th tag 1300: Zigbee network

1210 to 1260: First to Sixth Leader 1400: Terminal Device

1500: alarm device 1600: display device

The present invention relates to a management system using RFID, and more particularly, to a management system installed in a lodging facility such as a hotel.

Currently, ubiquitous network technology has attracted the attention of many people, ubiquitous network technology means a technology that allows to naturally connect to various networks regardless of time and place.

The ubiquitous network technology can be implemented in various ways using communication technologies such as telematics communication, short-range wireless communication, and mobile communication, and by using this, a natural connection environment is provided in a space such as a car, home, or public place. The utilization of IT information and technology will increase, and the overall IT industry is expected to develop more rapidly.

The next generation technology of the ubiquitous network technology is RFID technology, and the RFID technology introduced in commerce is representative.

In general, a commercial RFID system includes an electronic tag attached to a product and embedded with detailed information, an RFID reader for reading the information of the electronic tag using RF communication, an information server for collecting information from the RFID reader and building a database; It consists of an ONS (Object Name Server) that connects the information server to build a global network, and the electronic tag attached to the product passes through the area where the RFID reader is located and transmits information using RF communication. As a result, logistics / distribution management such as distribution, assembly, price change, and sales of goods can be efficiently processed.

Ubiquitous technology as described above is very wide application range is expected to be able to make life in the real world more convenient by combining various technologies and services. However, technology development is still in its infancy, and the application services used are also very limited in the form of transportation cards, identity cards, animal management chips, and the like.

On the other hand, in the case of frequent movement of building visitors such as hotels, high risk of accident exposure, management of goods stored in facilities, security of entry and exit, etc., the location of guests is checked in real time. It is necessary to check whether the service is used in real time, but there are many difficulties in the conventional method.

For example, you can record the log of visitors or use the access card to control the entrance of the building, and the administrator visits the room to check whether the service is used, whether to leave or not, and to clean the room or pay the bill. In the conventional manner, separate human resources are required and work is difficult to be processed efficiently due to space and time constraints.

In particular, the property is frequently lost or stolen in the accommodation, and in order to check whether the guest stays in the hotel and the use of the service items in the room, the manager must visit the room and check the facilities and beach items one by one. This is quite cumbersome and often overlooks the problem.

In order to solve this problem, conventionally, a solution for identifying a person's location using an image photographing device, an image processing system, a mobile communication terminal, an access card, etc. has been provided, but it is cumbersome to use, difficult to install, and expensive. Problems such as lifting still exist.

Therefore, by applying the above-described RFID technology to determine the location of the guests in the accommodation, the location of the goods in real time, there is a need for more efficient management of facility damage, theft of goods, service usage confirmation, payment processing, etc. .

Accordingly, the present invention provides a lodging management system to configure the network using the RFID tag and the reader to determine the location of the guests, to check the service status such as the movement status or use of goods in real time to improve the service quality. do.

In addition, the present invention is to configure the network by using the RFID tag and the reader, so that the RFID tag or the reader is discriminated according to the type of goods, facilities, and other alarm devices, display devices connected to the wired / wireless network, etc. It provides a lodging management system that enables the lodging business to proceed more quickly and easily by interlocking and collecting / processing data on a computer serving as a server.

The accommodation management system using RFID according to the present invention comprises: an RFID tag attached to an article provided in a lodging facility and transmitting tag information including identification information of the article; And the tag information received when the RFID tag enters the border zone of the lodging facility, receives the tag information, interprets the tag information, extracts the article identification information, and extracts the article identification information. The RFID reader may be notified through an audio signal or a video signal, or may transmit the extracted article identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network.

In addition, the lodging management system using the RFID according to the present invention includes an RFID tag attached to an article provided in the accommodation facility, and transmits tag information including identification information of the article; And a portable type, extracting the article identification information by receiving the tag information from the RFID tag, and notifying the extracted article identification information through an audio signal or a video signal when the article identification information is extracted. It includes an RFID reader for transmitting to an external terminal connected through.

In addition, the RFID reader provided in the accommodation management system using RFID according to the present invention transmits a warning sound or drives a predetermined display device when the article identification information is extracted.

In addition, the RFID reader provided in the accommodation management system using the RFID according to the present invention is connected to a warning sound device installed at a predetermined position of the accommodation facility, and if the article identification information is extracted and transmits the audio signal to the warning sound device The warning sound device transmits a speaker sound when the audio signal is transmitted.

The RFID tag provided in the lodging management system using RFID according to the present invention is attached to an article displayed in a predetermined storage area of the lodging facility, and transmits tag information including identification information of the article. The RFID reader is installed in the article storage area of the border zone, and receives the tag information when the RFID tag leaves the article storage, interprets the tag information, extracts the article identification information, and extracts the extracted article. The identification information is transmitted to the external terminal.

In addition, the external terminal provided in the lodging management system using RFID according to the present invention reflects the item identification information transmitted from the RFID reader to the payment process.

In addition, the RFID tag provided in the accommodation management system using the RFID according to the present invention is attached to the room key, and transmits the tag information including the identification information of the room; The RFID reader is installed at a front desk to receive the tag information when the guest room key is returned, interpret the tag information, extract room identification information, and transmit the extracted room identification information to the external terminal; The external terminal performs payment processing according to the room identification information or operates an indicator installed at the entrance and exit of the corresponding room.

The RFID tag included in the accommodation management system using RFID according to the present invention is attached to a security video tape and transmits tag information including identification information of the security video tape; The RFID reader is installed in the secure video tape storage to receive the tag information when the RFID tag enters and exits from the storage, interprets the tag information, extracts the security video tape identification information, and extracts the extracted security video. Delivering tape identification information to the external terminal; The external terminal calculates the number of accesses to the storage of the security video tape through the transmitted security video tape identification information.

In the lodging settlement method using RFID according to the present invention, when an RFID tag attached to an article provided in a lodging facility enters a dormitory mobile boundary where an RFID reader is installed, the RFID tag includes tag information including identification information of the article. Sending a; The RFID reader receiving the tag information, and analyzing the tag information to extract the article identification information; The RFID reader notifying the user via the audio signal or the video signal when the article identification information is extracted or transferring the extracted article identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network; And the external terminal comprises the step of payment processing the article identification information transmitted from the RFID reader.

In addition, the accommodation payment method using the RFID according to the present invention, when the RFID tag attached to the article stored in the accommodation facility enters the radio region of the portable RFID reader, the RFID tag includes the identification information of the article Sending information; The RFID reader receiving the tag information, and analyzing the tag information to extract the article identification information; When the article identification information is extracted, notifying the RFID reader through an audio signal or a video signal, or transmitting the extracted article identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network; And the external terminal comprises the step of payment processing the article identification information transmitted from the RFID reader.

In the accommodation payment method using RFID according to the present invention, the transmitting of the tag information including the identification information of the article may include attaching the RFID tag to a room key and returning the RFID tag to the front desk. When entering the radio wave region of the RFID reader or the portable RFID reader, transmitting tag information including identification information of the cabin; Extracting the article identification information, wherein the RFID reader receives the tag information, and interprets the tag information to extract the room identification information; In the payment processing, the external terminal performs payment processing according to the room identification information or operates an indicator installed at an entrance of a corresponding room.

Hereinafter, a lodging management system using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. A description will be given together with the lodging payment method using the lodging management system with reference to FIG. 2.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a form in which components of a lodging management system 1000 using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention are connected on a lodging facility, and FIG. 2 is a lodging according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. A flowchart illustrating a lodging payment method using the management system 1000.

Referring to FIG. 1, the accommodation management system 1000 using RFID according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an RFID tag attached to an article provided at an accommodation facility (hereinafter referred to as a “hotel”) H1 (hereinafter, referred to as “hotel”). Are abbreviated as "tags" 1110 to 1140 and RFID readers (hereinafter, abbreviated as "leaders") 1210 to 1260 located at a specific place where the tag is moved, and the reader and wireless network. It comprises a terminal device 1400 connected through (1300).

The tags 1110 to 1140 may be classified into four types according to the kind of goods provided in the hotel H1, and the readers 1210 to 1260 may be classified according to the type of place in the hotel H1. The wireless network may be classified as a Zigbee network 1300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, the goods provided in the hotel (H1) can be largely classified into service-type goods (G1), purchase-type goods (G2), return-type goods (G3) and repeatable management goods (G4), the service type The article G1 refers to the article that the guest can use in the room H3 without paying, and may include, for example, a remote controller, a dryer, a towel, slippers, and a film tape.

The purchaseable item G2 means a product that a guest can use in the room H3 through a separate payment, for example, a beverage provided in the refrigerator (referred to as "reservation" in FIG. 1) (H2), and the like. For example,

The returnable item G3 is a product that is provided while the guest checks in and is used and returned at the check-out, for example, a room key.

The repeatable management item G4 is a product that is repeatedly used a predetermined number of times for management and needs replacement, for example, a security image tape.

For convenience of description below, the service-type article G1 is "dry", the purchase-type article G2 is "drinks", the return-type article G3 is "room key", the The repeatable management item G4 is assumed to be a "security video tape."

In addition, the dryer (G1), drink (G2) and the room key (G3) is located in the room (H3), in particular drink (G2) is located in the refrigerator (H2) in the room, security video tape (G4) Is assumed to be located in the tape storage warehouse (H4).

Each of the four types of tags is referred to as "first tag" to "fourth tag," and the tag attached to the dryer G1 is the "first tag 1110" and the tag attached to the drink agent G2. The tag attached to the "second tag 1120" and the room key G3 is "third tag 1130" and the tag attached to the security image tape G4 is "fourth tag 1140". .

The six types of readers are referred to as "first reader" to "sixth reader," respectively, and the reader installed at the door side of the refrigerator H2 is installed at the entrance of the "first reader 1210" and the cabin H3. The leader is the "2nd leader 1220", the leader installed in the entrance of the tape storage warehouse (H4) is the "third leader 1230", the reader installed in the entrance (H6) of the hotel is the "fourth leader 1240". It is assumed that the portable reader is the "fifth leader 1250" and the reader installed at the front desk H5 is the "sixth reader 1260".

On the other hand, the terminal device 1400 is a computer located in the front desk (H5) has a built-in management program, the alarm device 1500 is also located in the front desk (H5) and the fourth reader (1240) It is connected by wire. In addition, the display device 1600 installed outside the doorway of the cabin H3 is connected to the terminal device 1400 by wire.

As described above, the components of the lodging management system 1000 using RFID according to the embodiment of the present invention are exemplarily limited and the connection form thereof has been described, but the type, number, types of networks, etc. of each component are changed. Note that it is possible.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically illustrating components of an RFID tag (described by using the first tag 1110 as an example) included in the accommodation management system 1000 using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the tag 1110 includes a tag antenna 1111, a reception demodulation unit 1112, a power supply unit 1113, a transmission modulator 1114, a tag control unit 1115, and a tag memory 1116. The tag antenna 1111 receives the information request signal or transmits the signal identification tag identification information through a wireless channel, and usually a dipole antenna is used.

The power supply unit 1113 is a device for supplying power to the reception demodulation unit 1112, the tag control unit 1115, and the transmission modulation unit 1114.

The tag 1110 is classified into an active method and a passive method according to a driving method of the tag antenna 1111 and the power supply 1113. The active method includes a tag antenna 1111 having an oscillation circuit. The tag identification information is transmitted, and the power supply 1113 includes a battery to provide power to the oscillation circuit.

The passive method is a method in which the power supply unit 1113 regenerates power by using radio wave energy of an RF signal transmitted from the readers 1210 to 1260, and a detector diode rectifies to a DC voltage using the RF signal. The rectified DC voltage is used as a power source for supplying a modulation waveform to the transmission modulator 1114 by generating a response code.

The tag 1110 according to the present invention is a mixed tag capable of both an active method and a passive method. The tag 1110 is a passive tag when the tag is approached to the readers 1210 to 1260 and requests RF signals from the readers 1210 to 1260 at a distance. When the signal is received, it operates in an active manner.

When the tag 1110 and the readers 1210 to 1260 operate in the active manner, a UHF signal having a frequency band of 400 MHz to 900 MHz is used (here, 433 MHz is used), and when the passive manner operates, the UHF signal is used. (800MHz to 900MHz, country-assigned frequency) signal is used.

The reception demodulation unit 1112 demodulates the incoming information request signal into digital data and transmits it to the tag control unit 1115. The tag control unit 1115 analyzes a code of the demodulated information request signal to generate tag identification information. do. The tag controller 1115 includes a communication protocol to control wireless communication with the readers 1210 to 1260.

The tag memory 1116 stores an information code system, and the tag control unit 1115 generates the tag identification information using the tag code. The information code system includes header information, reader identification information, error correction information, tag identification information, and the like. Item identification information.

The header information includes information such as a code format, a version of a code system, a code length, and the like. The reader identification information is information for the tag 1110 to identify the readers 1210 to 1260 and provide the information. The error correction information (CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Checking) is information for correcting an error that may occur in data communication, and the item identification information is a tagged item, that is, a dryer (G1), a drink system (G2), a room key (G3), contains information about the security video tape (G4).

For example, the item identification information may include information such as an item type, an expiration date, a year of use, a room number, and a price. The tag identification information may allow the readers 1210 to 1260 to identify the tag 1110. Device identification (such as Mac address) information.

The transmission modulator 1114 modulates the digital signal generated by the tag controller 1115 into an RF signal, and transmits a modulated signal through the tag antenna 1111. In the case of the passive method, backscattering is performed as described above. The signal is transmitted in a backscatter manner and, in the case of an active manner, a signal is transmitted using the oscillation circuit.

First, an article provided in a hotel is moved by a guest, and each tag performs RFID communication when it enters a radio wave area of a corresponding reader arranged in the hotel (S100).

In the case of the first tag 1110 (S105), the second reader 1220 installed at the entrance of the cabin (H3), the sixth reader 1260 installed at the front desk (1260) or the fourth reader 1240 installed at the hotel entrance (H6) By communicating with the manager can check the location, for example, if any article leaked to the outside it can be prevented in advance (S115).

In the case of the second tag 1120 (S105), when the guest takes out and drinks the drink agent G2 from the refrigerator H2, the drink agent G2 communicates with the first reader 1210 installed outside the refrigerator H2. The manager leaks a situation from the refrigerator H2, the situation in which the drink can G2 is discarded, and leaks to the outside (S120).

In the case of the third tag 1130 (S110), when the guest checks out and returns the room key G3 to the front desk H5, the guest stays in communication with the sixth leader 1260 (S125). By calculating the (S130) to be reflected in the payment (S130) and operating the display device 1600 installed in the entrance of the room (H3) (S135) can inform the fact that the guest has left.

In the case of the fourth tag 1140 (S110), whenever the security video tape G4 is leaked from the warehouse H4, the fourth tag 1140 communicates with the third reader 1230 and receives information from the third reader 1230. The terminal device 1400 may check the number of times of use and the year of use of the security video tape G4 by calculating the number of leaks (S145).

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically illustrating components of an RFID reader (described by using the first reader 1210) included in the accommodation management system 1000 using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the reader 1210 includes a reader antenna 1211, a demodulator 1212, a transceiver 1213, a modulator 1214, a reader controller 1215, a reader memory 1216, and a Zigbee communication unit ( 1217, the reader control unit 1215 is provided with a communication protocol to control wireless communication with the tags 1110 to 1140, and periodically to receive the information request signal to determine the position of the tags 1110 to 1140. Send it out. As described above, the tags 1110 to 1140 operate in an active manner when located in the range (frequency range) of the information request signal or in a passive manner when the corresponding article is in proximity.

The reader control unit 1215 may receive the tag identification information or the item identification information from the tags 1110 to 1140 to determine the type of the article to which the tags 1110 to 1140 are attached and determine whether to transmit the information. .

That is, the reader 1210 may store information on the tag group that it needs to communicate with in the reader memory 1216 and ignore information received from tags other than the group.

In addition, the reader controller 1215 may include an interface to allow the administrator to select a driving method, that is, an active method or a passive method of the tag. For example, if the administrator selects the passive method, the reader controller 1215 outputs the UHF signal. By turning off the tags 1110 to 1140 can be operated only in a manual manner.

The reader controller 1215 analyzes the code of the digital signal received from the tags 1110 to 1140 and processed by the demodulator 1212. At this time, the digital signal processing is performed to convert the data format and extract necessary information. do.

The reader 1210 transmits the information transmitted from the tags 1110 to 1140, in particular, the item identification information, to the Zigbee communication unit 1217, where it generates and transmits its own reader identification information.

The Zigbee communication unit 1217 configures a Zigbee network 1300 and transmits the item identification information and the reader identification information to the terminal device 1400.

In the reader memory 1216, a code analysis system is recorded like the tag memory 1116 so that the reader control unit 1215 uses the code analysis system and stores the item identification information in the reader memory 1216.

The reader antenna 1211 transmits an information request signal or receives tag information through a wireless channel. The reader antenna 1211 or tag antenna 1111 performs a function of a kind of a mutual sensing sensor through a wireless channel.

The transceiver 1213 processes the tag information in the form of an RF signal, converts it into a baseband signal, and converts the information request signal generated by the reader controller 1215 into an intermediate frequency signal through the modulator 1214. The signal is converted into an RF signal and transmitted to the reader antenna 1211.

The demodulator 1212 demodulates the signal processed tag information into digital data and transmits the demodulated tag information to the reader control unit 1215.

The fourth leader 1240, the fifth leader 1250, or the sixth leader 1260 may transmit a warning sound when the first tag 1110 or the third tag 1130 is detected. It may further include a warning signal generating circuit and a speaker for receiving a control signal from the.

Therefore, according to the lodging management system 1000 according to the present invention, it is convenient to find the lost article with the portable reader (the fifth leader 1250), and the guest forgets to return the room key G3 or the dryer G1. ) Can be recognized at the front desk (H5) or the hotel entrance (H6).

The reader 1210 may inform the "item recognition situation" in the form of light by providing a light emitting display (LED) and a driving circuit, rather than a warning sound.

In addition, the reader 1210 is connected to the alarm device 1500 installed at a predetermined position, for example, the front desk H5 through a wired / wireless network (S150), and transmits a signal when specific tag information is transmitted. The device 1500 may be operated (S155).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically illustrating components of a Zigbee communication unit 1217 included in an RFID reader of a lodging management system 1000 using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the Zigbee communication unit 1217 includes an antenna 1217a, an RF receiver 1217b, an RF transmitter 1217e, a phase locked loop (PLL) 1217c, a power control circuit 1217d, A pulse processor 1217f and a controller 1217g are included.

The RF receiver 1217b, the RF transmitter 1217e, the phase synchronization circuit 1217c, and the power control circuit 1217d are components that process operations corresponding to the PH (PHysical) layer of the Zigbee protocol stack. Determine the network topology.

The RF receiver 1217b and the RF transmitter 1217e include an amplifier, a filter, and the like, and process a frequency signal of a corresponding band. The phase synchronization circuit 1217c has an intermediate frequency between the RF receiver 1217b and the RF transmitter 1217e. A reference frequency signal is provided to synthesize the signals, and the power control circuit 1217d performs a function of determining the strength of the received signal to adjust the amount of transmission power.

The IEEE 802.15.4 standard defines two types of PH layers (S5) (2.4 GHz, 866/915 MHz), 16 channels in the 2.4 GHz band, 10 channels in the 902 MHz to 928 MHz band, and 868 MHz to 870 MHz. One channel is allocated to the band.

The RF receiver 1217b and the RF transmitter 1217e use Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), and in the 2.4 GHz band, an Off- Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (O-QPSK) modulation scheme of 32 PN code length is used. In the case of a band below 1 GHz, a Binary Phase-Shift Keying (BPSK) modulation scheme of 15 PN code length is used.

When the analog signal is processed in this way, the RF receiver 1217b and the RF transmitter 1217e process digital signals in the baseband region. In the case of the RF receiver 1217b, the digital signals are synchronized and despreaded. Despreading, demodulation, digital filtering, and the like, and the RF transmitter 1217e processes spreading, signal shaping, and the like.

In this case, when the BPSK modulation scheme is used, the baseband processing paths configured by the RF receiver 1217b and the RF transmitter 1217c may be integrated into one.

When the MAC (Media Access Controller) processing unit 1217f finishes the digital processing of the PH layer, the MAC process analyzes the transmitted data frame structure to approve the frame, and detects an error (Error Detection; detects it through a CRC or a checksum). ) It decides whether to retransmit and handles packet routing.

That is, the MAC processing unit 1217f is an element that processes an initial hardware network connection, and provides an additional frame structure related to a beacon for time synchronization and a guaranteed time slot (GTS). In addition, the channel access is handled using a carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA-CA) method.

On the other hand, the controller 1217g performs the functions of the remaining MAC layer (referred to as "Software-MAC" corresponding to the hardware-MAC 1217f), the network layer function, and the framework layer function. The network topology is configured, and the article identification information and the reader identification information transmitted from the reader control unit 1215 are transferred to the Zigbee communication unit provided in the terminal device 1400.

6 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the components of the terminal device 1400 included in the accommodation management system 1000 using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the terminal device 1400 includes a control unit 1420, a Zigbee communication unit 1410, a user interface 1430, and a database 1440. The control unit 1420 includes a data analysis module 1421. ), A payment module 1422, a display device control module 1423, an alarm device control module 1424, and a D / B management module 1425.

First, the ZigBee communication unit 1410 is a component that performs communication with the ZigBee communication unit 1217 provided in the reader 1210, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The Zigbee communication unit 1410 transmits the item identification information and leader seat information transmitted through the Zigbee network 1300 to the control unit 1420, the data analysis module 1421 of the control unit 1420 is a Zigbee communication unit 1410 The product identification information and the reader identification information transmitted through the analysis are interpreted.

The analyzed data is transferred to the D / B management module 1425, and the D / B management module 1425 classifies the data and records / modifies / deletes the data in the database 1440.

The control unit 1420 analyzes the reader identification information to identify the reader that has transmitted the data, and then analyzes the article identification information. For example, the second leader 1220, the fourth leader 1240, and the fifth leader 1250 are analyzed. Alternatively, if it is assumed that the article identification information of the first tag 1110 is transmitted from the sixth reader 1260 or the like, the controller 1420 transfers the reader identification information and the article identification information to the user interface 1430 and controls the alarm device. The control signal is applied to the module 1424.

The user interface 1430 is a dryer (G1) according to the item identification information and the reader identification information, the entrance of the current room (H3), hallway (can be identified through the fifth reader 1250), front desk (H5), Provided by configuring a GUI (Graphic User Interface) screen so that the administrator can determine which location of the hotel entrance (H6) (S160).

In addition, the alarm device control module 1424 may alert the manager in progress of other tasks by operating the alarm device 1500 installed in the front desk H5 according to an authorized control signal. Therefore, the manager can prevent a situation in which the property of the hotel H1 is leaked to the outside.

In addition, when the controller 1420 determines that the article identification information of the second tag 1120 is transmitted from the first reader 1210 as a result of analyzing the reader identification information and the article identification information, the article type (the drink system G2) Type), expiration date, room number, price and the like are generated and transferred to the payment module 1422 and the user interface 1430 (S165).

The payment module 1422 considers that the guest purchased the drink system G2 of the refrigerator H2 and generates data such as a purchaser, a purchase date, a payment history, and modifies the total hotel H1 usage fee. It passes to / B management module 1425 (S170).

The user interface 1430 may display, in real time, the drink system G2 at the time of purchase of the drink system G2, and notify the administrator or provide operation data from the user (for example, when the guest leaves) and provide it as one of data related to the guest. have.

On the other hand, when the identification information of the article (room key G3) is received from the third tag 1130, the controller 1420 transmits the identification information of the corresponding cabin H3 to the display device control module 1423, and displays the display device. The control module 1423 operates by applying power to the display device 1600 installed at the entrance and exit of the corresponding cabin H3 (S135).

In this case, it can be said that the guest is leaving the room, so that the room H3 is empty through the display device 1600 at the entrance of the room H3, and the cleaning staff checks whether the guest is in the room every day and cleans it. Can be solved.

In addition, the control unit 1420 transmits the item identification information of the third tag 1130 to the payment module 1422, the payment module 1422 calculates the time the guest stayed in the hotel (H1) and reflects the payment. .

The payment information may be transferred to the user interface 1430 and the D / B management module 1425 and processed similarly to the above description.

In addition, when the controller 1420 receives the item (security video tape G4) identification information from the fourth tag 1140, the controller 1420 transfers the identification information to the D / B management module 1425 and the D / B management module 1425. Modifies the number of times of use of the security video tape G4.

Therefore, the administrator may check the number of times of use of the security video tape G4 by manipulating the user interface 1430, and may manage the replacement time uniformly.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a database structure included in the terminal device 1400 of the accommodation management system 1000 using RFID according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

According to FIG. 7, data types that an administrator can be provided in the form of a GUI by manipulating a user interface provided in the terminal device 1400 of the front desk H5 are illustrated. The items (B), the departure (C), the room use time (D, E), the total amount of use (F) to date, the number of times the use of security image tapes for hallway 105 (G) are described. It can be seen.

The present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments, which are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains do not depart from the essential characteristics of the present invention. It will be appreciated that various modifications and applications are not possible that are not illustrated above. For example, each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention can be modified. And differences relating to such modifications and applications will have to be construed as being included in the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims.

According to the lodging management system using RFID according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent theft or loss situation in advance by automatically grasping the location of the goods in the lodging facility, and to check the usage status of the consumables in the room in real time to process payment or consumption. By replenishing goods immediately, it is effective to provide convenience to both managers and guests.

In addition, according to the present invention, by tracking the location of the room key automatically determine the location of the guest in the facility and whether or not to leave (check out) can efficiently perform the safety management of the guest.

In addition, according to the present invention, the room management such as cleaning, replenishment of goods and the like becomes easy, and by checking the number of times of use of the management goods, there is an effect of determining in advance whether or not to reserve additional items for management.

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An RFID tag attached to an article provided at a lodging facility and transmitting tag information including identification information of the article; And When the RFID tag enters the border station, the tag information is received, the tag information is interpreted, the article identification information is extracted, and the article identification information is extracted. An RFID management system comprising an RFID reader for notifying through an audio signal or a video signal or for transmitting the extracted item identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network. An RFID tag attached to an article provided at a lodging facility and transmitting tag information including identification information of the article; And The portable device is configured to receive the tag information from the RFID tag, extract the article identification information, and when the article identification information is extracted, notify the user via an audio signal or a video signal or transmit the extracted article identification information through a wired / wireless network. Accommodation management system using RFID including an RFID reader to be connected to the external terminal connected. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the RFID reader is When the article identification information is extracted, a warning sound is sent or a predetermined management device is driven. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The RFID reader is connected to an alarm device installed at a predetermined location of the accommodation facility, and when the item identification information is extracted, the RFID signal is transmitted to the alarm device, The warning sound device is a hotel management system using RFID, characterized in that for transmitting the speaker sound when the audio signal is transmitted. The method of claim 1, wherein the border zone is The accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that at least one of the room entrance, the front desk area, the entrance and exit of the accommodation, cold / frozen storage, luggage storage. The method of claim 1, wherein the external terminal is Accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that for displaying the goods identification information transmitted from the RFID reader. The method of claim 1, The RFID tag is attached to an article displayed in a predetermined storage space of the accommodation facility, and transmits tag information including identification information of the article, The RFID reader is installed in the goods storage area of the border zone, and receives the tag information when the RFID tag leaves the goods storage, interprets the tag information, and extracts the goods identification information. Accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that to transmit the goods identification information to the external terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein the external terminal is Accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that to reflect the item identification information transmitted from the RFID reader to the payment process. The method of claim 1, The RFID tag is attached to the room key, and transmits tag information including identification information of the room, The RFID reader is installed at the front desk to receive the tag information when the room key is returned, interpret the tag information to extract room identification information, and transfer the extracted room identification information to the external terminal, The external terminal is a payment management system according to the room identification information or accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that to operate the indicator installed in the entrance of the room. The method of claim 1, The RFID tag is attached to a security video tape, and transmits tag information including identification information of the security video tape. The RFID reader is installed in the secure video tape storage to receive the tag information when the RFID tag enters and exits from the storage, interprets the tag information, extracts the security video tape identification information, and extracts the extracted security video. Transfer the tape identification information to the external terminal, And the external terminal calculates the number of entrances and exits of the security video tape through the transmitted security video tape identification information. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the wired / wireless network is Accommodation management system using RFID, characterized in that the Zigbee network. When the RFID tag attached to the article stored in the accommodation facility enters the occupant's mobile boundary area where the RFID reader is installed, transmitting the tag information including the identification information of the article; The RFID reader receiving the tag information, and analyzing the tag information to extract the article identification information; The RFID reader notifying the user via the audio signal or the video signal when the article identification information is extracted or transferring the extracted article identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network; And The external terminal is a payment method for lodging using RFID comprising the step of payment processing the article identification information transmitted from the RFID reader. When the RFID tag attached to the article stored in the accommodation facility enters the propagation area of the portable RFID reader, transmitting the tag information including the identification information of the article; The RFID reader receiving the tag information, and analyzing the tag information to extract the article identification information; When the article identification information is extracted, notifying the RFID reader through an audio signal or a video signal, or transmitting the extracted article identification information to an external terminal connected through a wired / wireless network; And The external terminal is a payment method for lodging using RFID comprising the step of payment processing the article identification information transmitted from the RFID reader. The method according to claim 13 or 14, The transmitting of the tag information including the identification information of the article may include: when the RFID tag is attached to the room key, the RFID tag is returned to the front desk, and enters the radio region of the RFID reader or the portable RFID reader, Transmitting tag information including identification information of Extracting the article identification information, the RFID reader receives the tag information, and interpreting the tag information to extract the room identification information, Wherein the payment processing step, the external terminal is a payment processing according to the room identification information, or the accommodation payment method using RFID, characterized in that for operating the indicator installed in the entrance of the room.

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