KR20080079345A - Returned goods indentification system using radio frequency identification - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and a method for recognizing returned goods with an RFID technique are provided to reduce economical loss owing to time/manpower needed for finding/collecting the goods to be returned, and enhance reliability of a company by determining and collecting the goods determined to be returned before the goods to be returned are delivered to retailers or sellers. An RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification) tag(10) stores ID information for recognizing goods, is attached to the goods, and outputs an RF signal including the ID information. A returned goods recognizer(20) discriminates the goods to be returned by recognizing the ID information from the RFID tag attached to the goods and outputs a discrimination result. The returned goods recognizer includes a tag reader(21), a database(22) storing input information related to the returned goods information, and expiration information classified into each item or goods, a microprocessor(23a), and a display unit(24). The microprocessor determines whether the recognized goods are to be collected by comparing the read ID information with the input information stored in the database and outputs the signal for displaying a determination result. The display unit which comprises a monitor(24a) and a warning light(24b) outputs a warning sound or displays a warning message to notify a user whether or not the goods are returned by being driven according to a control signal from the microprocessor.

Description

Recovered goods recognition system using radio recognition technology and method of recognizing recovered goods using same {Returned goods indentification system using Radio Frequency Identification}

1 is a schematic diagram of a recovered product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology according to an embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system for recognizing a recovered product using wireless recognition technology according to another embodiment of the recovered product recognition means of FIG.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of recognizing and selecting a recovered product by FIG.

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10: Electronic tag 20: Recognition means of recovered goods 21, 21a: Tag reader

22,22a: Database 23: Collected Goods Recognition Server 23a, 23b: Microprocessor

24, 24c: display means 24a: monitor 24b: warning lamp

30: terminal

The present invention relates to a recovery product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology and a recovery product recognition method using the same, and more specifically, before receiving a recovery target product such as a recalled product or a product having an expiration date to a retailer or a seller. By recognizing and recovering at an early stage, the product to be recovered and the system using the radio frequency recognition technology that can reduce the economic loss caused by the time and manpower required to find and recover the goods as well as improve the creditworthiness of the company The present invention relates to a method for recognizing recovered goods.

In recent years, with the improvement of living standards, various kinds of products necessary for living are circulated in large quantities, and much time and manpower are consumed to manage each product in the distribution process.

In particular, if a product is found to be distributed or defective after a distribution is found and a recovery decision is made, it takes a lot of time and manpower to find and retrieve the product. There was a problem that the recognition of the product is almost impossible.

In addition, when a recovery target product, such as a recall target or an expiration date, is distributed to the final retail store, the recovery target product may be delivered to the consumer, and when the recovery target product is delivered to the consumer, the corresponding product There was a problem such as reducing the credibility of the companies that produce them.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, in particular, the present invention is to determine whether the recovery target product based on the unique information of the recovery target product or items recognized by the recovery product recognition means and input information related to the expiration date for each product By retrieving the product before the delivery to the retailer or seller by determining whether the judgment is made to the manager, it not only reduces the economic loss caused by the time and manpower required to find and retrieve the product, but also improves the creditworthiness of the company. An object of the present invention is to provide a recovered product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology and a method for recognizing a recovered product using the same.

Features of the present invention for achieving the above object, and attached to the product to store the unique information for identifying the product, the electronic tag 10 for emitting a radio frequency signal containing the unique information; Recovered goods using a wireless recognition technology including a recovered goods recognition means 20 for determining whether the product to be recovered by wireless recognition of the unique information of the goods from the electronic tag 10 attached to the goods and displays the result of the determination to the outside Recognition system.

The collectible goods recognition means 20 according to the characteristics of the present invention recognizes radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10, reads unique information for product identification, and converts the read unique information into a microprocessor ( A tag reader 21 which converts the signal into a signal recognizable by 23) and outputs the converted signal; A database 22 for storing and storing input information related to the expiration date classified for each item or item or item to be recovered; A microprocessor comparing the unique information read by the tag reader 21 with input information stored in the database 22 to determine whether the corresponding product is a recovery target product and outputting a control signal for displaying the result of the determination ( 23); An embodiment configured to include a display means 24 which is driven by the control signal to output a warning sound for notifying whether or not recovered goods or displays a warning message.

In addition, the recovered goods recognition means 20 according to the characteristics of the present invention, a plurality of installed in the entry / exit or sales place, etc., and recognize the radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read the unique information of the goods After that, the terminal 30, 30 ', 30 "for transmitting to the recovered goods recognition server 23 through the network, and receives and displays the determination result of the recovered goods recognition server 23 through the network; A database 22a which is accessed by the server 23 and stores and stores input information relating to a product to be recovered, an item, or an expiration date classified by products; the plurality of terminals 30, 30 ', 30 "; Is connected via a network and compares the unique information of the goods delivered from each terminal (30, 30 ', 30 ") and the input information stored in the database (22a) to determine whether the corresponding product is a recovery target product, and Multiple judgment results Other embodiments that comprises the end (30, 30 ', 30 ") number of items recognition server 23, which passes through a unique path of the terminal 30 can be configured, for example.

The terminal 30, 30 ', 30 "of the recovered goods recognition means 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention recognizes the radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read the unique information for product identification A tag reader 21a for converting the read unique information into a signal recognizable by the microprocessor 23b, and outputting the unique information read by the tag reader 21a to the collected product recognition server 23. A microprocessor 23b which not only transmits the signal but also outputs a control signal for displaying the determination result based on the determination result of the collected product recognition server 23; It may be configured to include a display means (24c) for outputting or displaying a warning message.

In addition, the recovery product recognition server 23 of the recovery product recognition means 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention transfers the determination result of whether or not the recovery target product to the corresponding terminal 30, and associated with the determination result An embodiment can be configured to update the input information of the database 22a.

In each embodiment including the above embodiment and another embodiment, the tag readers 21 and 21a may separately configure an antenna for recognizing a radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 and transferring data within the radio frequency. have.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the display means 24, 24c can be displayed through a monitor for displaying a warning message or a warning lamp for outputting a warning sound.

The recovery product recognition method using the recovery product recognition system using the features of the present invention and the wireless recognition technology of each embodiment, (a) the unique information of the product or item to be recovered and the input associated with the product to the DB of the recovery product recognition means Registering the information; (b) receiving from the tag reader unique information for identification of a product read from the article with the electronic tag; (c) having the unique information received from the tag reader by comparing the unique information received from the tag reader with product specific information related to the product or item to be recovered stored in a database, or information relating to an expiration date classified by product Determining whether a product is a product to be recovered; and (d) controlling the operation of the display means for distinguishing whether or not a product having the unique information received from the tag reader is to be recovered according to the determination result. .

(E) controlling the operation of the display means according to the determination result and updating the input information of the database related to the determination result in the recovery product recognition method using the recovery product recognition system using the wireless recognition technology. An embodiment that includes can be configured.

(C) Determining whether or not the recovered product in (c) by comparing the unique information and the input information of the recovered product recognition method, (c1) by comparing the unique number included in the unique information and the recovery target product or items included in the input information It is configured to determine whether the recovery target through the step of determining whether the recovery target.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the configuration and effect of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of a recovered product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology according to an embodiment of the present invention, the recovered product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology of the present invention, the electronic tag 10 and the recovered product recognition means 20 It is configured to include).

The electronic tag 10 is attached to a product, stores the unique information for identifying the product, and emits a radio frequency signal containing the unique information, a passive tag (Pssive Tag), active tag ( Active Tag). Semi-Passive Tag can be used,

Passive tag is composed of antenna coil and IC chip, and is operated by receiving electric power from electromagnetic induction or electric wave from outside, and transmission distance is up to about 1m at several mm.

In addition, an active tag is a tag in which a battery is built in the tag and continuously transmits information identified by its own power source, and a transmission distance of 10 to 15 m and depending on conditions can be up to 30 m.

Semi-Passive Tags are tags that have a built-in battery but do not operate until they receive a signal from the reader.

The recovery product recognition means 20, by wirelessly recognizing the unique number of the product from the electronic tag 10 attached to the product to determine whether or not the recovery target product, and displays the determination result to the outside, the tag reader 21 ), A database 22, a microprocessor 23a, and a display means 24.

The tag reader 21 recognizes radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read unique information for product identification, and converts the read unique information into a signal recognizable by the microprocessor 23a. As output, the tag reader 21 forms an electromagnetic field in a predetermined region, and when the electronic tag 10 passes through the electromagnetic field, recognizes a radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read data in the radio frequency in a tag reader ( 21) the antenna to be transmitted to the inside is integrally configured, but it is also possible to configure the antenna separately to be installed close to the traveling direction of the electronic tag (10).

The database 22 stores and stores input information related to the product to be recovered, the items, or the expiration date classified by products, and includes a unique number, a product name, and a date of manufacture of the product to which the electronic tag 10 is to be attached. , Expiration date, manufacturing personnel, manufacturers, in the case of food, and stores a variety of input information such as manufacturing ingredients.

The microprocessor 23a compares the unique information read by the tag reader 21 with the input information stored in the database 22, determines whether the corresponding product is a recovery target product, and displays the result of the determination. In order to output a control signal, various programs such as a server program, a database management program, an electronic tag management program, a statistics program, a messaging program are installed to compare the unique information with the input information and output a control signal. Execution results in the above process.

The display means 24 is driven by a control signal of the microprocessor 23a to output a warning sound or to display a warning message for notifying whether a product is recovered, and to display a warning message or a warning signal 24a or a warning sound. Although the output beacon 24b is available, it is most effective to use both the monitor 24a that can effectively recognize the manager and the beacon 24b that can be recognized by the manager as well as the majority.

2 is a schematic diagram of a recovered goods recognition system using a wireless recognition technology according to another embodiment of the recovered goods recognition means of Figure 1, the recovered goods recognition means 20 according to another embodiment, the terminal (30,30 ' 30 "), the database 22a, and the collectible goods recognition server 23 are comprised.

A plurality of terminals 30, 30 ', 30 "are installed at an entry / exit or sales location, and recognize the radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read the unique information of the product and then through the network. The tag reader 21a, the microprocessor 23b, and the display means 24c are for transmitting to the collectible goods recognition server 23 and receiving and displaying the determination result of the collected goods recognition server 23 through the network. ),

The tag reader 21a recognizes radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read unique information for product identification, and converts the read unique information into a signal recognizable by the microprocessor 23b. As an output, it is also possible to separately configure the antenna like the tag reader 21 according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 and to be installed close to the traveling direction of the electronic tag 10.

The microprocessor 23b not only transmits the unique information read by the tag reader 21a to the collected product recognition server 23 but also based on the determination result of the collected product recognition server 23. As a control signal for display, the microprocessor 23a according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 compares the unique information and the input information and does not determine whether the corresponding product is a recovery target product. The control signal for displaying the determination result by the collected goods recognition server 23 to be described later serves to transmit to the display means 24c.

The display means 24c is driven by the control signal to output a warning sound or to display a warning message for notifying whether or not the recovered goods, and displays a warning message as shown in the display means 24 according to the embodiment of FIG. Although a monitor 24a for displaying or a warning lamp 24b for outputting a warning sound can be used, it is best to use both a monitor 24a that can be effectively recognized by an administrator and a beacon 24b that can be recognized by many as well as an administrator. effective.

The database 22a, which is another component constituting the recovered goods recognition means 20 according to another embodiment, is accessed by the recovered goods recognition server 23, and is classified by the goods or items to be recovered or goods. The input information related to the expiration date will be stored and stored.

The collected product recognition server 23 is connected to the plurality of terminals 30, 30 ', 30 "through a network, and unique information and a database of the goods delivered from each terminal 30, 30', 30". Comparing the input information stored in the (22a) to determine whether the product is a recovery target product, and transmits the determination result through the unique path of the terminal 30 of the plurality of terminals (30, 30 ', 30 ") In this case, it is configured to update the input information of the database 22a related to the determination result after transmitting the determination result of whether or not the product to be recovered is the terminal 30.

In the update of the input information of the database 22a, for example, when the quantity of the object to be recovered is entered in the input information input to the database 22a as 1000, the recovered product recognition server 23 is executed. After determining that it is a recovered product and controlling the operation of the display means 24, the recovered product recognition server 23 accesses the database 22a again to update the input information, that is, adjust the quantity 1000 of the recovered target product to 999. It is done.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 3, a method for recognizing a recovered product of the system configured as described above will be described.

(a) With the unique information of the product or item to be recovered and the input information relating to the expiration date for each product registered in the DB of the recovery product recognition means,

(b) receive unique information from the tag reader for identification of the article read from the article with the electronic tag,

(c) by comparing the unique information received from the tag reader through a microprocessor or another embodiment, a recovery product recognition server, (c1) comparing the unique number included in the unique information with the recovery target product or item included in the input information. After determining whether a product should be recovered,

(d) controlling the operation of the display means for distinguishing whether or not a product having unique information received from the tag reader is to be recovered according to the determination result;

(e) after controlling the operation of the display means, by updating the input information of the database related to the determination result, it is possible to collect the product to be recovered before delivery to the retailer or seller, thereby allowing the product to be recovered. It not only reduces the economic loss caused by the time and labor required to find and recover, but also improves the creditworthiness of the company.

In addition to the present invention, a product recovery system using a wireless recognition technology and a method for recognizing recovered products using the same can be variously modified, unless the deviation of the object of the present invention, all the modified embodiments are the rights of the present invention It should be interpreted as being included in the scope.

According to the present invention, it is possible not only to reduce the economic loss caused by the time and manpower required for finding and recovering the product to be recovered, but also to improve the credibility of the company.

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In a system that allows the recovery of goods to be recalled, such as recalled goods or products that have passed the expiration date, at the time of entry / release or sale of goods, An electronic tag (10) attached to the product and storing the unique information for identifying the product, and emitting a radio frequency signal including the unique information; Wireless recognition technology, characterized in that it comprises a recovery product recognition means 20 for determining whether the product to be recovered by wireless recognition of the unique information of the product from the electronic tag 10 attached to the product and displays the result of the determination to the outside. Recovered goods recognition system using. The method of claim 1, wherein the recovered goods recognition means 20, A tag reader 21 for recognizing radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read unique information for product identification, and converting the read unique information into a signal recognizable by the microprocessor 23 and outputting it. ; A database 22 for storing and storing input information related to the expiration date classified for each item or item or item to be recovered; A microprocessor comparing the unique information read by the tag reader 21 with input information stored in the database 22 to determine whether the corresponding product is a recovery target product and outputting a control signal for displaying the result of the determination ( 23); And a display means (24) which is driven by the control signal and outputs a warning sound for notifying whether or not the collected product is displayed or displays a warning message. The method of claim 1, wherein the recovered goods recognition means 20, A plurality of items are installed at the entry / exit or sales place, and the product recognizes the radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10, reads the unique information of the product, and transmits it to the recovered product recognition server 23 through the network. Terminals 30, 30 ', 30 "for receiving and displaying the determination result of the product recognition server 23 through the network; A database 22a which is accessed by the recovered goods recognition server 23 and stores and stores input information relating to a product or item to be recovered or an expiration date classified by products; The plurality of terminals 30, 30 ′ and 30 ″ are connected to each other via a network, and the unique information of the goods delivered from each terminal 30, 30 ′ and 30 ″ is compared with the input information stored in the database 22a. It is determined whether or not the product is a product to be recovered, and includes a recovery product recognition server 23 for transmitting the determination result through a unique path of the terminal 30 of the plurality of terminals (30, 30 ', 30 ") Recovered goods recognition system using a wireless recognition technology, characterized in that configured to. The terminal of claim 3, wherein the terminals 30, 30 ', 30 ", A tag reader 21a for recognizing radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag 10 to read unique information for product identification, and converting the read unique information into a signal recognizable by the microprocessor 23b and outputting the signal; ; Not only transmits the unique information read by the tag reader 21a to the collected product recognition server 23, but also outputs a control signal for displaying the determined result based on the determined result of the collected product recognition server 23. A microprocessor 23b; And a display means (24c) which is driven by the control signal and outputs a warning sound for notifying whether or not the collected product is displayed or displays a warning message. The method of claim 3, wherein the recovered product recognition server 23, After delivering the determination result of whether or not the product to be recovered to the terminal 30, Recovery product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology, characterized in that for updating the input information of the database (22a) associated with the determination result. The tag readers 21 and 21a of claim 2 or 4, Recovered goods recognition system using a radio recognition technology, characterized in that the antenna for transmitting the data within the radio frequency by recognizing the radio frequency emitted from the electronic tag (10). The display means according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the display means (24, 24c), A recovery product recognition system using a wireless recognition technology, characterized in that the monitor for displaying a warning message or a warning light to output a warning sound. A tag reader for reading and outputting unique information of a product from an electronic tag attached to the product, a database for storing and storing input information relating to a product or item to be recovered or an expiration date classified by the product, and the tag reader According to the present invention, there is provided a method for recognizing a recovered product using a system including a recovered product recognizing means for comparing the read unique information and input information input to a database and controlling the operation of the display means based on the result. (a) registering the unique information of the object or item to be recovered and the input information relating to the expiration date for each product in the DB of the recovery product recognition means; (b) receiving from the tag reader unique information for identification of a product read from the article with the electronic tag; (c) having the unique information received from the tag reader by comparing the unique information received from the tag reader with product specific information related to the product or item to be recovered stored in a database, or information relating to an expiration date classified by product Determining whether a product is a product to be recovered; and (d) controlling the operation of the display means for distinguishing whether or not a product having unique information received from the tag reader is to be recovered according to the determination result. Recovered goods recognition method using. The method of claim 8, wherein the recovered product recognition method using a wireless recognition technology, (e) controlling the operation of the display means according to the determination result, and updating the input information of the database related to the determination result. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the step of determining whether or not the collected product (c) by comparing the unique information and the input information, (c1) A method of recognizing a recovered product using a wireless recognition technology, comprising the step of determining whether or not to recover the object by comparing the unique number included in the unique information and the recovery target product or items included in the input information.

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