KR20120133437A - Frequency identification system and electronec shelf label system comprising the same - Google Patents

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KR20120133437A
KR20120133437A KR1020110052069A KR20110052069A KR20120133437A KR 20120133437 A KR20120133437 A KR 20120133437A KR 1020110052069 A KR1020110052069 A KR 1020110052069A KR 20110052069 A KR20110052069 A KR 20110052069A KR 20120133437 A KR20120133437 A KR 20120133437A
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    • G06K19/07701—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier comprising an interface suitable for human interaction
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    • G06K19/07707—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier comprising an interface suitable for human interaction the interface being visual the visual interface being a display, e.g. LCD or electronic ink
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Abstract

PURPOSE: An electronic tag and an electronic shelf label system including the same are provided to replace only display unit according to tastes and preferences of consumers by selectively coupling and separating the display unit and a driving unit of the electronic tag through a connector. CONSTITUTION: A driving unit(134) receives information about displayed products from a server. A display unit(132) is electrically connected with the driving unit. The display unit receives the information about the products from the driving unit. The display unit displays the information. The driving unit and the display unit are electrically connected with each other by combining connectors(134a,132b) in male and female types separately formed on the display unit and the driving unit. [Reference numerals] (132a) Panel; (140) OOO cracker

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Electronic tag and electronic shelf labeling system including the same {FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONEC SHELF LABEL SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME}

       The present invention relates to an electronic tag and an electronic shelf labeling system including the same, and more particularly, to an electronic tag capable of replacing a panel and an electronic shelf labeling system including the same.

In general, paper labels displaying information and price of each product have been mainly used in places where a large number of products are displayed and sold in a certain space such as a distribution store. However, in recent years, the paper label is replaced with an electronic tag because of the trouble and the difficulty of having to write it on the paper label every time the product information is updated.

The electronic tag receives and displays the update information of the goods wirelessly from the wired / wireless converter in response to a request from the central server. Therefore, since the electronic tags for all products are controlled through the central server, efficient management is possible.

On the other hand, among the electronic tags installed on the sales stand in the distribution store, the electronic tags installed are often replaced due to reasons such as contamination, physical, and changes in consumers' tastes and tastes. At this time, since all of the electronic tag itself, not a part of the electronic tag, must be replaced, there is a problem of high maintenance cost.

Embodiments of the present invention are to provide a means for reducing the maintenance cost by selectively separating or fastening the display unit and the driving unit of the electronic tag using a connector.

Electronic tag according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems is a drive unit for receiving information of goods from an external server; And a display unit electrically connected to the driving unit, the display unit receiving and displaying information of the goods from the driving unit, wherein the driving unit and the display unit are electrically connected to each other by coupling of a male and female connector formed therein. Connected to send / receive information of the product.

In addition, an electronic shelf label system according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems is a wired / wireless converter for wirelessly transmitting product information at the request of the server; And an electronic tag installed on a rail of a merchandise display rack and receiving the merchandise information from the wire / wireless converter and displaying the merchandise on a panel, wherein the electronic tag is configured to receive information of the merchandise from the wired / wireless converter. And a display unit electrically connected to the driving unit by fastening a connector to display information of the product on the panel.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, since the display unit and the driving unit of the electronic tag can be selectively separated and fastened by using a connector, it can be adapted to changes in preferences, preferences, seasonal changes, etc. of consumers, which frequently change due to the nature of the distribution store. By replacing only the display unit, the replacement cost can be reduced, and the distribution store interior can be changed more colorfully.

In addition, there is often a case of replacing the electronic tag installed on the sales stand in the distribution store due to contamination, physical damage, etc., wherein the display unit is more frequently damaged due to physically weaker than the drive unit.

That is, the electronic tag according to the embodiment of the present invention may selectively replace only one unit to be replaced among the display unit or the driving unit of the electronic tag when the electronic tag needs to be replaced for contamination, damage, or other reasons. The maintenance cost can be reduced.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic shelf label system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the electronic tag of FIG. 1.
3 is a block diagram illustrating the electronic tag of FIG. 2.
4 is an enlarged view of an electronic tag according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely a means for effectively explaining the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

Hereinafter, an electronic shelf label system according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic shelf label system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic shelf label system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a merchandise display rack 110, a converter 115, and a server 120.

In the following, the function of each block of the configured electronic shelf label system 100 is as follows.

First, a plurality of products 112 are displayed on the shelves of the merchandise display rack 110, and a rail 114 is installed on the front of each shelf. The rails 114 may be provided with a plurality of electronic tags 130.

The electronic tag 130 according to the present invention may include a display unit 132 and a driving unit 134 for displaying basic information of a product. Here, the basic information of the product includes the price of the product, the expiration date, the date of manufacture, and the like. On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, the electrical wires for electrically connecting the electronic tags 130 are disposed on the rail 114. Accordingly, wired communication is possible between the electronic tags 130 sharing the same rail 114. Hereinafter, a detailed description of the electronic tag 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

Meanwhile, the server 120 includes an information processor 122 and a database unit 124.

The information processing unit 122 receives the updated product information by the manager, stores it in the database unit 124, and transmits the updated product information to the wire / wireless converter 115 by wire. In addition, the information processing unit 122 may receive the product information transmitted from the electronic tag 130 through the wired / wireless converter 115 and store it in the database unit 124. Here, the information processing unit 124 may be configured as a computer.

The wired / wireless converter 115 receives information about goods from the server 112 by wire and wirelessly transmits the information about the goods to the electronic tags 130 of the goods display rack 110. In addition, the electronic tag 130 receives the information transmitted wirelessly and transmits it to the server 124 by wire. As such, the wire / wireless converter 115 performs wired communication with the server 124 and wirelessly communicates with the electronic tags 130. That is, the wire / wireless converter 115 may exchange information between the server 124 and the electronic tags 130 by wire / wireless communication.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the electronic tag of FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic tag 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a display unit 132 and a driving unit 134.

The display unit 132 includes a panel 132a that receives information in the server 120 and displays information of displayed goods. In this case, the information of the product in the present invention may include, for example, the name of the product, the price of the product, the date of manufacture or expiration date of the product, and an identification letter or symbol of the product.

The panel 132a may be configured as a display such as an LCD or an AMOLED, or may be configured as an electrophoretic display (EPD). Electrophoretic displays have the advantages of a paper-like texture, readability, low-power drive, and thinner panel thickness and bending than other displays.

In addition, any one of four side surfaces of the display unit 132 perpendicular to the panel 132a of the display unit 132 may be engaged with the female connector 134a of the driving unit 134, that is, the female connector 134a. A male connector 132b inserted into the groove of) may be formed.

The driving unit 134 includes control blocks (described in FIG. 3) for controlling information of a product received from the server 120 to be displayed on the panel 132a of the display unit 132.

The outer surface of the driving unit 134 may be provided with a space where the sticker label 140 is attached and a space where the female connector 134a to be fastened to the male connector 132b of the display unit 132 may be mounted. . In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sticker label 140 may include a name and a barcode of a product.

In addition, a power key 134b for turning on / off a power supply of the driving unit 134 may be formed at any one of four side surfaces perpendicular to the surface of the driving unit 134. Can be. However, the position of the power key 134b is not limited as in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and may be changed in the design process in consideration of user convenience.

As such, the electronic tag 130 according to the present invention may have a male connector 132b of the display unit 132 and a female connector of the driving unit 134 whenever desired, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. It is possible to separate and fasten by 134a. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2B, the electronic tag 130 may be fastened to the display unit 132 and the driving unit 134 in a straight shape.

More specifically, the female connector 134a and the male connector 132b may be electrically connected by fastening the male connector 132b of the display unit 132 and the female connector 134a of the driving unit 134. Accordingly, the signal having the product information may be transmitted from the driving unit 134 to the display unit 132 to display the product information on the panel of the display unit 132.

In addition, since the electronic tag 130 according to the present invention can separate the display unit 132 and the driving unit 134, it is possible to change the preferences, tastes, seasonal changes, etc. of consumers, which frequently change in the nature of distribution stores. By replacing only the display unit, the replacement cost can be reduced and the store interior can be changed more colorfully.

In addition, there is often a case of replacing the electronic tag installed on the sales stand in the distribution store due to contamination, physical damage, etc., at this time, the frequency of the display unit 132 is broken more physically weaker than the drive unit 134 Is higher. That is, the electronic tag 130 according to the present invention may selectively replace only one unit to be replaced among the display unit or the driving unit of the electronic tag when the electronic tag 130 needs to be replaced for contamination, breakage, or other reasons. The maintenance cost can be reduced.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an internal configuration of the electronic tag of FIG. 2 and a connection relationship thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic tag 130 includes a display unit 132 and a driving unit 134. Here, the electronic tag 130 wirelessly receives product information and promotional message information from the wire / wireless converter 115 of FIG. 1.

The display unit 132 according to the present invention includes a panel (hereinafter referred to as 132a of FIG. 2, 146), and the driving unit 134 includes a communication interface unit 141, a processor unit 142, and a memory unit. 143, the driving circuit unit 143, and the power supply unit 145 may be configured.

Hereinafter, each block of the electronic tag 130 will be described in more detail.

The communication interface unit 141 performs a wireless communication with the wire / wireless conversion device 115 of FIG. 1 to transmit and receive product information and promotional message information of the server 120 of FIG. 1. The processor unit 142 may process the product information and the promotional message information received by the communication interface unit 141 and transmit the processed product information to the driving circuit unit 143 and the memory unit 144. The driving circuit unit 143 drives the panel 146 of the display unit 132 according to the product information so that the product information is displayed through the panel 146 and the promotional message through the panel 146 according to the promotional message information. Is displayed.

On the other hand, the power supply unit 145 is a block for controlling the power key, but may be provided in the electronic tag 130, it may be supplied with power through the electrical wiring for the power of the electrical wires installed on the rail (114 in Figure 1). .

4 is an enlarged view of an electronic tag according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic tag 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a display unit 232 and a driving unit 234.

The display unit 232 includes a panel 232a for receiving information in the server 220 and displaying information on the displayed goods. Here, the information of the product in the present invention may include, for example, the name of the product, the price of the product, the date of manufacture or expiration date of the product, and an identification letter or symbol of the product.

The panel 232a may be configured as a display such as an LCD or an AMOLED, or may be configured as an electrophoretic display (EPD). Electrophoretic displays have the advantages of a paper-like texture, readability, low-power drive, and thinner panel thickness and bending than other displays.

In addition, any one of four side surfaces of the display unit 232 perpendicular to the panel 232a of the display unit 232 may be engaged with the female connector 234a of the driving unit 234, that is, the female connector 234a. Male connector 232b may be formed to be inserted into the groove.

The driving unit 234 controls the communication interface 241, the processor unit 242, and the driving circuit unit to control the information of the product received from the server 120 (FIG. 1) to be displayed on the panel 232a of the display unit 232. Control block 243, memory 244, power supply 245, and the like.

The driving unit 234 includes a bottom portion 235b and a bent portion 235a extending and bent in a vertical direction from one of four side surfaces of the bottom portion 235b. The outer side surface of the bottom portion 235b may be provided with a space to which the sticker label 240 is attached. In addition, a groove is formed in a specific portion of the surface exposed to the outside of the bottom portion 235b, and a female connector 234a to be coupled to the male connector 232b of the display unit 232 may be formed in the groove. Can be.

In addition, a power key 234b may be formed at a side of the bent portion 235a perpendicular to the surface of the driving unit 234 to turn on / off power of the driving unit 234. have. However, the position of the power key 234b is not limited as in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and may be changed in the design process in consideration of user convenience.

As such, the electronic tag 230 according to the present invention can be separated and fastened by the male connector 232b of the display unit 232 and the female connector 234a of the driving unit 234 whenever desired. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 232 and the driving unit 234 may be fastened perpendicular to each other.

More specifically, the male connector 232b of the display unit 232 and the female connector 234a of the driving unit 234 may be electrically connected by fastening, thereby driving a signal having product information. ) To the display unit 232 to display the product information on the panel of the display unit 232.

In addition, since the electronic tag 230 according to the present invention can separate the display unit 232 and the driving unit 234, it is possible to change the preferences, tastes, seasonal changes, etc. of consumers, which frequently change in the nature of distribution stores. By replacing only the display unit, the replacement cost can be reduced and the store interior can be changed more colorfully.

100: electronic shelf labeling system 110: merchandise display rack
115: inverter 120: server
130: electronic tag 132: display unit
134: drive unit

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A driving unit for receiving information of goods displayed on the server; And
A display unit electrically connected to the driving unit and configured to receive and display information of the goods from the driving unit,
The drive unit and the display unit is an electronic tag that is electrically connected by the coupling of the male and female connectors formed in each of the electronic tag to transmit / receive information of the product.
The method according to claim 1,
The drive unit,
Communication interface unit for transmitting and receiving product information and promotional message information from the external server;
A processor unit for processing and processing the product information and the promotional message information received by the communication interface unit;
A circuit driver for driving the panel of the display unit according to the product information processed by the processor to display the product information and the promotional message information through the panel; And
Electronic tag including a power supply for controlling the power of the drive unit.
The method according to claim 1,
A female connector is formed in the driving unit, and a male connector is formed in the display unit.
The electronic tag is connected to the drive unit and the display unit in a straight line by the coupling of the female connector and the male connector. The method according to claim 1,
A female connector is formed in the driving unit, and a male connector is formed in the display unit.
The electronic tag is vertically connected to the drive unit and the display unit by the coupling of the female connector and the male connector. The method according to claim 1,
On the outer surface of the drive unit,
Electronic tag is attached with a sticker label containing the name of the product, information corresponding to the product including a bar code. A wired / wireless converter for wirelessly transmitting product information according to a request of a server; And
It is installed on a rail of a merchandise display rack, and includes an electronic tag for receiving the merchandise information from the wire / wireless converter and displaying the merchandise on a panel.
The electronic tag includes a drive unit for receiving information of the goods from the wired / wireless conversion device and a display unit electrically connected to the drive unit by fastening the connector to display the information of the goods on the panel. Labeling system. The method of claim 6,
A female connector is formed in the driving unit, and a male connector is formed in the display unit.
And the drive unit and the display unit are linearly connected by coupling the female connector and the male connector. The method of claim 6,
A female connector is formed in the driving unit, and a male connector is formed in the display unit.
And the drive unit and the display unit are vertically connected by coupling the female connector and the male connector.
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