KR20170095060A - System, apparatus and method for separate garbage collection - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a separate garbage collection method, and a separate garbage collection device more accurately separating waste inputted as a frequency value of a voice generated by the inputted waste. Moreover, the present invention provides processing data related to the waste automatically separated by the separate garbage collection device to a central server or a terminal device in real-time in order to more efficiently manage a waste disposal site. The present invention comprises: a voice detection unit; and a control unit.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a garbage collection and collection system,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garbage collection and collection system, apparatus, and method, and more particularly, to a garbage collection and collection system, apparatus, and method capable of automatically classifying garbage charged using one or more sensors.

In general, household garbage can be divided into general garbage discharged in a garbage bag, paper waste that can be recycled, plastic garbage, can garbage, and cocoon garbage.

In order to prevent environmental pollution and to recycle resources, garbage is separated into garbage to be disposed of and garbage that can be recycled separately at home, workplace, school, and the like.

In order to do this, several trash cans are installed and classified as general trash, paper, plastic, cans, bottles, etc. However, since trash cans are similar in shape, they are often discarded by mistakenly or unintentionally. There is a problem that can not be done well. As a result, a great amount of garbage has to be separated again, resulting in a waste of time and money, and there have been various problems such as suffering from odor. In particular, children at schools and the like are not aware of the concept of separate collection, or are less willing to practice.

In addition, the disposal of a plurality of garbage cans has a problem in that it is not financially, spatially, or aesthetically utilizable. Particularly, there is a problem that garbage separation at a large facility such as a garbage disposal plant consumes enormous labor and labor costs.

In order to solve such a problem, a technique of automatically separating the garbage according to the weight of the input garbage has been proposed. However, there is a problem that the weight of the garbage is not accurately detected due to the input path of the garbage, the intensity of the external force applied to the garbage, and other factors, thereby causing an error.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0096693

The present invention provides a garbage collection and collection device and method for separating charged garbage more accurately by analyzing the frequency value of voice generated by the input garbage.

In addition, the present invention provides a garbage separation and collection system that can more efficiently manage a garbage disposal plant by providing processing data on garbage that is automatically separated by the garbage collection and collection device to a central server or a terminal device in real time.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a garbage collection and collection apparatus comprising: a voice detection unit for detecting a voice generated by a collision between a garbage and an impingement plate; And a controller for controlling the second classifier to determine the receptacle in which the inserted trash can move based on the frequency value of the voice detected by the voice detector and the preset reference value and to move the inserted trash to the determined receptacle, have.

An input detection unit for detecting the trash inserted into the input port; A metal detector for detecting whether the charged waste is a metal material; And a first classifier for moving the charged garbage to a first receptacle or dropping the charged garbage to the impingement plate, wherein the controller controls the charged garbage to be supplied to the first receptacle And to control the first classifier so that the charged garbage drops onto the impingement plate when the charged garbage is not a metallic substance.

The control unit may generate processing data based on at least one of the signals received from the input detection unit, the metal detection unit, and the voice detection unit, and transmit the generated processing data to the central server or the terminal device via the communication unit, The process data may include at least one of information on waste disposal amount, information on waste disposal result, and information on the reference value.

The reference value may be reset based on setting data received from the central server or the terminal device.

The controller may include a first controller for controlling the first classifier and a second controller for controlling the second classifier.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a garbage collection system comprising at least one garbage collection apparatus; A central server communicatively coupled to the at least one separate collection device; And at least one terminal device communicably connected to the central server, wherein the at least one separate collection and collection device comprises: an input detection unit for detecting the trash inserted into the input port; A metal detector for detecting whether the charged waste is a metal material; A first classifier for dropping the charged garbage into a first receptacle or an impingement plate; A voice detector for detecting a voice generated by collision between the charged garbage and the impact plate; i) controlling the first classifier to move the charged refuse to the first receptacle if the charged refuse is a metallic substance, and ii) if the charged refuse is not a metallic substance, Wherein the control unit is configured to control the first classifier so that the dropped garbage is moved to fall down on the basis of the frequency value of the voice detected by the voice detecting unit and a preset reference value, And iii) a control unit for generating processing data based on at least one of the signals received from the input detection unit, the metal detection unit, and the voice detection unit; And a communication unit for transmitting the processing data generated by the control unit to the central server or the terminal device.

The central server may generate comprehensive processing data using the processing data received from the at least one separate collection and collection device, and may transmit the generated integrated processing data to the one or more terminal devices.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for separating and collecting garbage, comprising the steps of: Detecting whether the charged garbage is a metallic material; A first sorting step of moving the charged refuse to the first receptacle when the charged refuse is a metallic substance and dropping the charged refuse to the impingement plate when the charged refuse is not a metallic substance; Detecting a sound generated by collision between the charged garbage and the impact plate; And a second classification step of determining a receptacle in which the charged trash can move based on the frequency value of the detected voice and a preset reference value, and moving the charged trash to the determined receptacle; And generating processing data based on at least one detection signal used in the first classification step and the second classification step.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sound generated by the input garbage is analyzed to automatically separate the garbage, so that the garbage can be accurately separated regardless of the shape or the weight of the garbage. As described above, when the discharged waste can be more accurately separated, it is possible to effectively reduce the cost and manpower consumed in separate sorting or post-processing operations.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, since the waste disposal plant can be managed using the processing data provided in real time from the separate collection and collection apparatus, the waste disposal process can be managed more efficiently.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a garbage collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic view illustrating the structure of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the garbage collection and collection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing data output to a terminal device in the garbage collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated and described in the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms including ordinal, such as second, first, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, the first component may also be referred to as a second component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there is a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a combination thereof described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a garbage collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a garbage collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of collection and collection apparatuses 100, a central server 200, and a plurality of terminal apparatuses 300.

The separation / collection device 100 is communicably connected to the central server 200, and the central server 200 is communicably connected to the terminal device 300. The separation and collection device 100 and the terminal device 300 may be connected to each other through the central server 200. In this embodiment, the separation / collection device 100 and the terminal device 300 are connected through the central server 200, It may be connected directly without intervention.

The separate collection and collection device 100 is installed in each of the waste disposal sites and automatically performs separate collection and transmits processing data associated therewith to the central server 200 or the terminal device 300. At this time, the transmission of the processing data may be performed in real time, or may be performed periodically at a predetermined time interval. The specific configuration and operation of the separation and collection apparatus 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG.

The central server 200 may store the processing data received from the separation and collection apparatus 100 and provide the processing data to the terminal apparatus 300. In this case, the central server 200 may appropriately process, process, or edit the process data and provide the process data to the terminal device 300. That is, the central server 200 can generate comprehensive process data based on the process data received from the plurality of separate collection and collection apparatuses 100, , Location information and usage status of the separate collection and collection device 100 by region. The central server 200 may include a web server for providing services through a web site, a cloud server for providing a cloud service, and other various types of servers Server.

The terminal device 300 can receive the process data from the central server 200, receive the setup data from the user, and transmit the setup data to the central server 200. The terminal device 300 may include an output unit (not shown) for outputting the process data provided from the central server 200 and an input unit (not shown) for receiving the setup data from the user. Here, the setting data may include an instruction to change the values (e.g., reference values) set for the separation collection device 100. [ The terminal device 300 can be used in various electronic devices such as a smart phone, a wearable device such as a smart watch or a band, a tablet, a desktop, a laptop, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance) . ≪ / RTI >

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view schematically showing the structure of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the garbage collection and collection apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input detection unit 110, a metal detection unit 120, a voice detection unit 130, a first driving unit 141, 2 driving unit 142, a control unit 150, a communication unit 160, a memory unit 170, and an input / output unit 180.

The input detecting unit 110 detects the trash input into the input port 101, generates a detection signal, and transmits the detection signal to the control unit 150. The input detection unit 110 can detect the presence or absence of the waste placed in the input port 101 and can detect the presence or absence of an object based on the distance measurement value with respect to the object And may include an ultrasonic sensor. For example, the input detection unit 110 may transmit a detection signal indicating that the input garbage is present to the control unit 150. The input detecting unit 110 may include various sensors capable of detecting the presence or absence of other objects such as a proximity sensor and an optical sensor.

The metal detecting unit 120 detects whether the trash inserted into the input port 101 is a metallic substance, generates a detection signal, and transmits the detection signal to the control unit 150. The metal detection unit 120 can detect whether the refuse installed in the second platform 121 is metallic or not and can determine whether the refuse is metal or non-metallic based on the magnetic field measurement value. For example, the metal detection unit 120 can transmit a detection signal indicating that the input garbage is a metallic substance to the control unit 150 when the input garbage is cans or scrap metal, and when the input garbage is a non-metallic material A detection signal indicating that the input garbage is a non-metallic substance can be transmitted to the control unit 150. [ The metal detection unit 120 may include various sensors capable of detecting whether the object is a metal.

The voice detection unit 130 detects a voice generated as the trash falls on the collision plate 131, generates a voice signal, and transmits the voice signal to the control unit 150. The voice detection unit 130 may be installed at a proper position to detect voice generated by collision between the garbage and the impingement plate 131, and may include a microphone.

The first driving unit 141 and the second driving unit 142 drive the first gear 141a and the second gear 142a by the control signal received from the controller 150, 2 classifier 142b, respectively. The first driving unit 141 and the second driving unit 142 may be implemented by a motor (not shown).

For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the first gear 141a moves the first sorter 141b horizontally to move the charged garbage to the first receptacle 191, It is possible to drop it. The second gear 142a moves the second separator 142b horizontally to move the waste dropped on the impingement plate 131 to the second receptacle 192 or the third receptacle 193. [ 3 shows a state in which the second classifier 142b is moved to the right and the trash is moved to the third receptacle 193.

The controller 150 controls the first driver 141 or the second driver 142 based on at least one of a detection signal received from the input detector 110 and the metal detector 120 and a voice signal received from the voice detector 130. [ To move the charged garbage to one of the receptacles (191, 192 or 193) of the plurality of receptacles (190).

The control unit 150 checks a detection signal received from the metal detector 120 when a detection signal indicating that waste is present from the input detector 110 is received.

If a detection signal indicating that the refuse is a metallic material is received from the metal detector 120, the controller 150 controls the first driving unit 141 to move the first separator 141b to the left side, 1 receptacle 191, as shown in FIG. In this case, the first receptacle 191 may be a cans or a scrap collection box.

On the other hand, when a detection signal indicating that the refuse is a non-metallic material is received from the metal detector 120, the controller 150 controls the first driving unit 141 to move the first separator 141b to the right, And can be dropped onto the plate 131.

At this time, the control unit 150 analyzes the frequency value of the voice signal received from the voice detection unit 130, compares the frequency value with a predetermined reference value, and determines the components of the input garbage and the receptacle in which the garbage can move. The frequency value of the voice generated by the collision with the collision plate 131 differs depending on the constituent components of the garbage. That is, the frequency band of the voice generated when the cocoon garbage or plastic garbage collides with the collision plate 131 is different from each other. Therefore, if frequency ranges corresponding to the respective constituent components are set in advance as reference values, it is possible to determine whether the trash inserted into the trash is trash trash, plastic trash or canned trash according to the frequency value of the detected voice signal.

The materials and components of the impingement plate 131 may be variously selected in accordance with the classification of the garbage on the basis of experiments or simulations, and the frequency range corresponding to each component constituting the reference value may be classified into the composition of the garbage to be classified It can be set variously according to other design specifications such as composition and required classification accuracy.

In this way, the control unit 150 can determine that the trash inserted in accordance with the frequency value of the voice signal received from the voice detection unit 130 is one of the cocurrent garbage and the plastic trash. To move the second classifier 142b to the left or the right so as to move the charged garbage to the second receptacle 192 or the third receptacle 193. [ In this case, the second receptacle 192 may be a collective garbage collection unit, and the third receptacle 193 may be a plastic garbage collection unit.

After performing such classification, the control unit 150 can generate processing data. Specifically, the control unit 150 calculates information on the amount of waste treatment based on at least one of the detection signal received from the input detection unit 110 and the metal detection unit 120 or the voice signal received from the voice detection unit 130, And information on the reference value and the like can be generated. As described above, the processing data may be provided to the central server 200 or the terminal device 300 and used for managing the waste disposal site.

The communication unit 160 transmits the processing data generated by the control unit 150 to the central server 200 or the terminal device 300. The communication unit 160 may use wired communication such as Ethernet or a LAN (Local Area Network), mobile communication such as CDMA, WCDMA, 3G, LTE and LTE-A, or communication using WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, Zigbee, It is possible to transmit processing data using wireless communication.

The memory unit 170 may store the processing data generated by the controller 150. [ The memory unit 170 may include various types of storage media such as a hard disk, a solid state disk (SSD), an embedded multimedia card (eMMC), a RAM, a ROM, and a flash memory.

The input / output unit 180 may output the processing data generated by the control unit 150 or receive setting data from the user. That is, the setting data for changing the values set for the separate collection device 100 may be received from the terminal device 300 through the central server 200, but the input / output part 180 of the separate collection device 100 May be entered directly.

The memory unit 170 and the input / output unit 180 may be selectively included in the design specification or the like (that is, they may not be included in the separation / collection apparatus 100).

As described above, according to the present invention, the sound generated by the input garbage is analyzed and the garbage is automatically separated, so that the garbage can be accurately separated regardless of the shape or the weight of the garbage. By more accurately separating the input garbage, it is possible to effectively reduce the cost and manpower consumed for separate sorting and post-processing operations.

2 and 3 illustrate a configuration in which the garbage is first classified using the input detection unit 110 and the metal detection unit 120 and a configuration in which the garbage is secondarily classified using the voice detection unit 130, It is also possible to classify the garbage at a time using only the detection unit 130. That is, the trash inserted into the input port 101 can immediately fall to the collision plate 130, and the constituent components of the trash inserted and the containers for moving the trash can be determined based on the sound generated by the collision. In this case, there may be three or more receptacles in which the trash can be moved, and the structure of the second gear 142a and the second classifier 142b may be partially modified and applied based on the above-described embodiment.

4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a garbage collection and collection apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

2, one control unit 150 controls both the first driving unit 141 and the second driving unit 142. However, as shown in FIG. 4, when the control unit 150 controls two or more independent A first control unit 151 and a second control unit 152. The first control unit 151 and the second control unit 152 may be implemented as a microcomputer.

The first control unit 151 can perform a primary sorting function of controlling the first driving unit 141 based on the detection signals received from the input detection unit 110 and the metal detection unit 120, 152 may perform a secondary classification function for controlling the second driving unit 142 based on the voice signal received from the voice detection unit 130. [

In this case, the first controller 151 and the second controller 152 may be implemented using Arduino or Raspberry Pi, respectively.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow of the garbage collection and collection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the garbage collection and collection method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the control unit 150 determines whether garbage is charged into the charging port 101 based on a detection signal received from the charging detection unit 110 (S410).

If it is determined that the trash has been input, the controller 150 determines whether the trash is metal based on the detection signal received from the metal detector 120 (S420).

If it is determined that the input garbage is a metallic substance, the control unit 150 controls the first driving unit 141 to move the charged garbage to the first receptacle 191 (S425).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the input garbage is not a metallic material, the control unit 150 controls the first driving unit 141 to drop the charged garbage to the collision plate 131, collides with the garbage using the voice detection unit 130, The voice signal generated by the collision of the plate 131 is detected (S440).

Thereafter, the control unit 150 determines a receptacle to which the inserted trash can move based on the frequency value of the detected voice signal and a preset reference value (S450), and controls the second driving unit 142 according to the determination result to determine the trash And moves to the receptacle (S460). For example, if it is determined that the input garbage is cocurrent garbage, the control unit 150 controls the second driving unit 142 to move the input garbage to the second receptacle 192, and judges that the inserted garbage is a plastic garbage The second driving unit 142 can be controlled to move the charged trash to the third receptacle 193.

After classifying the trash, the control unit 150 may generate or update the processing data and transmit it to the central server 200 (S470). At this time, the control unit 150 may transmit the processing data in real time or periodically, and the transmission period may be variously selected according to design specifications and the like.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing data output to a terminal device in the garbage collection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the processing data generated by the collection and collection apparatus 100 may be provided to the terminal device 300 through the central server 200 or directly to the output unit of the terminal device 300 have. In this case, the processing data or the integrated processing data can be provided to the user through a GUI such as software or application installed in the terminal device 300, and the user can select, change or change the desired data through the input unit of the terminal device 300 Setting data can also be input.

For example, the submenus 301, 302, and 303 may represent a submenu for selecting processing data to be output, a submenu for receiving setting data, and the like. In the information area 310, The selected processing data may be displayed, and the chart area 320 may display default processing data or a graph for the selected processing data.

In one embodiment, the submenus 301, 302, and 303 may each be configured with "throughput statistics", "processing information", and "operation control". When the user selects "throughput statistics ", it is possible to display sort-based process data in the information area 310 and the chart area 320, and comparison data with the process data of the separate collection and collection device 100 in another area may be displayed have. In addition, when the user selects "processing information ", the location information and the usage status of the separate collection devices 100 installed in various areas can be displayed in the information area 310 and the chart area 320. [ When the user selects "operation control ", a form for receiving setting data for changing the values set for the separate collection equipment 100 may be displayed.

6 illustrates three submenus 301, 302, and 303, one information area 310 and one chart area 320, but the submenu, the information area, and the chart area, The configuration can be defined and implemented in various ways and designs.

As described above, according to the present invention, since the waste disposal plant can be managed using the process data provided in real time from the separate collection and collection apparatus 100, the waste disposal process can be more efficiently managed.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. It will be understood.

100: Separation / collection device 101:
110: input detection unit 111: first holder
120: metal detection unit 121: second holder
130: voice detection unit 131: collision plate
141: first driving section 141a: first gear 141b: first classifier
142: second driving section 142a: second gear 142b: second classifier
150: control unit 151: first control unit 152: second control unit
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180: input / output unit
190: Dumpster
191: First receptacle 192: Second receptacle 193: Third receptacle
200: central server
300: terminal device
301, 302, 303: Submenu
310: information area
320: Chart area

Claims (8)

In the garbage collection and collection device,
A voice detector for detecting a voice generated by a collision between the collision plate and the garbage put in the inlet; And
And a control unit for controlling the second classifier so as to move the inserted garbage to the determined receptacle, based on a frequency value of the voice detected by the voice detecting unit and a predetermined reference value,
Garbage collection and collection device. The method according to claim 1,
An input detection unit for detecting the trash inserted into the input port;
A metal detector for detecting whether the charged waste is a metal material; And
Further comprising a first classifier for moving the charged garbage to or from the first receptacle,
Wherein the controller controls the first classifier so that the charged refuse moves to the first receptacle when the charged refuse is a metallic substance and that the charged refuse falls to the impingement plate when the charged refuse is not a metallic substance doing,
Garbage collection and collection device. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the control unit generates processing data based on at least one of the signals received from the input detection unit, the metal detection unit, and the voice detection unit, and transmits the generated processing data to the central server or the terminal device via the communication unit,
Wherein the processing data includes at least one of information on waste disposal amount, information on waste disposal result, and information on the reference value.
Garbage collection and collection device. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the reference value is reset based on setting data received from the central server or the terminal device,
Garbage collection and collection device. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the controller includes a first controller for controlling the first classifier and a second controller for controlling the second classifier,
Garbage collection and collection device. In a garbage collection system,
One or more separate collection and collection devices;
A central server communicatively coupled to the at least one separate collection device; And
And one or more terminal devices communicably connected to the central server,
Wherein the at least one separate collection /
An input detector for detecting garbage introduced into the input port;
A metal detector for detecting whether the charged waste is a metal material;
A first classifier for dropping the charged garbage into a first receptacle or an impingement plate;
A voice detector for detecting a voice generated by collision between the charged garbage and the impact plate;
i) controlling the first classifier to move the charged refuse to the first receptacle if the charged refuse is a metallic substance, and ii) if the charged refuse is not a metallic substance, Wherein the control unit is configured to control the first classifier so that the dropped garbage is moved to fall down on the basis of the frequency value of the voice detected by the voice detecting unit and a preset reference value, And iii) a control unit for generating processing data based on at least one of the signals received from the input detection unit, the metal detection unit, and the voice detection unit; And
And a communication unit for transmitting the processing data generated by the control unit to the central server or the terminal device.
Garbage collection and collection system. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the central server generates comprehensive processing data using the processing data received from the at least one separate collection and collection device and transmits the generated comprehensive processing data to the one or more terminal devices,
Garbage collection and collection system. In the garbage separation and collection method,
Detecting garbage introduced into the charging port;
Detecting whether the charged garbage is a metallic material;
A first sorting step of moving the charged refuse to the first receptacle when the charged refuse is a metallic substance and dropping the charged refuse to the impingement plate when the charged refuse is not a metallic substance;
Detecting a sound generated by collision between the charged garbage and the impact plate; And
A second classification step of determining a receptacle in which the charged trash can move based on a frequency value of the detected voice and a preset reference value and moving the charged trash to the determined receptacle; And
And generating processing data based on at least one detection signal used in the first classification step and the second classification step.
Garbage collection method.

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