KR20210131210A - Apparatus and System for Performing Smart Logistics Monitoring - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a device for performing smart logistics monitoring which comprises: a display unit; a memory; a sensor unit for sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and position in a logistics vehicle; and a control unit for generating state information of logistics according to a sensing result of the sensor unit at every preset period, generating each QR code indicating the individual state information, and displaying it on a screen of the display unit. Each QR code may be switched and displayed on the screen according to a generating order.

Description

Apparatus and System for Performing Smart Logistics Monitoring

The present invention relates to an apparatus and system for performing smart logistics monitoring through a QR code generated based on status information in a logistics vehicle that delivers logistics.

In general, in the process of distributing logistics, due to the characteristics of the logistics, such as temperature or humidity shock, etc., there is a problem that the logistics are damaged or damaged and cannot be eaten or used. Manage and monitor logistics.

(Patent Document 1) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2015456

By using OPC (OLE for Process Control), client software selection restrictions can be resolved, and when an abnormal condition occurs, an SMS message or MMS message using OPC (OLE for Process Control) is transmitted to the administrator's personal terminal along with visual image information. Logistics warehouse management system and It relates to a control method thereof, which acquires information on the abnormal state of the warehouse from sensors and cameras installed inside and outside the warehouse, and uses OPC (OLE for Process Control) to send SMS messages or MMS messages to the manager's personal terminal. It includes a transmitting OPC control unit, a receiver connected to the OPC control unit, a modem connected to the receiver, a main server connected to the modem, and a fire fighting facility connected to the main server and the OPC control unit, a sensor unit for detecting abnormal conditions inside and outside the warehouse, a PLC unit connected to the sensor unit, and an OPC unit connected to the PLC unit and performing a communication protocol A communication driver, an HMI system connected to the OPC communication driver, an SMS connected to the HMI system and generating SMS and MMS using OPC (OLE for Process Control), an MMS server, the SMS, An SMS, MMS transmitting and receiving terminal connected to an MMS server, and a personal terminal connected to the SMS, MMS transmitting and receiving terminal through a wireless Internet network, wherein the OPC control unit receives input from the sensor unit Detects the presence or absence of an abnormal state in the warehouse using a signal, and sends abnormal state information to the HMI system when an abnormal state in the warehouse is detected. After converting the signal taken by the stage to digital image, it is judged whether the image change rate of the image converted to digital image is 20% or more. If the image change rate is 20% or more, abnormal image information is transmitted to the HMI system, Alternatively, when abnormal image information is received, SMS and MMS are generated using OPC (OLE for Process Control) by operating the SMS and MMS server, and the SMS and MMS transmission terminal is operated by the SMS and MMS server program to provide status information to a personal terminal. transmits the video information together with the personal terminal and checks the status information and image information transmitted to the personal terminal for abnormality in the personal terminal. and transmits abnormality verification confirmation information from the HMI system to the main server to control the main server to operate the firefighting equipment.

(Patent Document 2) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0004525

It relates to a logistics management system with improved transport efficiency. In the logistics management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, information on a transport vehicle in which goods can be loaded, operation information of the transport vehicle and information on goods loaded in the transport vehicle are collected, and transfer using the collected information A central server that resets the dispatch of transport vehicles and the arrangement of goods at the destination, and a transfer server that is located at the transfer site, and receives information about the dispatch of transport vehicles and the arrangement of goods at the transfer site set by the central server. include

(Patent Document 3) Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2077279

In the logistics management system operating method, the step of carrying an object; locating the loaded object on a mounting structure; and discharging the object from the mounting structure, wherein the mounting structure includes a plurality of first frames provided in a vertical direction and a plurality of second frames provided in a vertical direction on the first frame A management system operation method is provided. Therefore, it provides an appropriate means for carrying in and taking out the object itself in the operation of the logistics management system.

However, in the case of these prior technologies, in order to check the status of the logistics loaded on the vehicle by the transporter today, when the amount of logistics delivery is rapidly increasing, the status information such as temperature, humidity, and impact in the vehicle is directly checked and paper certificate In the case of writing , a lot of time can be wasted, so transportation efficiency is reduced.

Therefore, there is a need for a method in which the person who transports the logistics can directly grasp the logistics status information in the logistics vehicle and directly transmit it from the manager or the customer without writing a paper certificate by hand to increase the transport efficiency.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2015456 (Registration Date: 2019.08.22) Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0004525 (published date: January 14, 2020) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2077279 (Registration Date: 2020.02.07)

The present invention for solving the problems as described above provides a state data set in the logistics vehicle in the form of a QR code by sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact and location in a logistics vehicle that delivers the logistics want to

In addition, the present invention is to generate a QR code for each time the user requests the QR code or a period designated by the user when forming the QR code to provide it to the user.

In addition, the present invention intends to configure so that recycling is possible when the logistics vehicle is scrapped or its use is changed.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The present invention for solving the above problems, in the device for performing smart logistics monitoring, a sensor unit for sensing at least one of a display unit, a memory, temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact and position in a logistics vehicle; and a control unit for generating status information of logistics according to the sensing result of the sensor unit at every preset period, generating each QR code indicating the respective status information, and displaying the respective QR codes on the screen of the display unit, The codes may be respectively switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated.

In addition, the control unit may further include an input unit including a plurality of buttons, and the control unit may display, among the respective QR codes, a QR code corresponding to a time point at which the first button of the input unit is input on the screen.

Also, each of the QR codes may be sequentially changed and displayed whenever the first button is input.

In addition, further comprising an input unit including a plurality of buttons, the control unit, according to the second button input of the input unit, sets a specific time period, at least one QR generated in the set specific time period among the respective QR codes The code can be retrieved and displayed on the screen.

In addition, further comprising a communication unit for performing communication with an external device, wherein the control unit, when it is detected that the logistical abnormality has occurred based on the state information generated at each preset period, information notifying the occurrence of the logistical abnormality may be transmitted to the external device.

In addition, the control unit may transmit the QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle.

In addition, when the external terminal is recognized for the QR code displayed on the screen, the controller may perform an authentication process for the external terminal.

In addition, further comprising a communication unit for performing communication with the external device, wherein the control unit transmits a request signal for authentication information to the external terminal through the communication unit, authentication success based on the authentication information received from the external terminal can determine whether

In addition, the control unit may display the QR code when the authentication is successful, and when the authentication fails, stop displaying the QR code or display a dummy QR code indicating fake information.

In addition, the device may be collected and recycled from the logistics vehicle when the logistics vehicle is scrapped or its use is changed.

In addition to this, another method for implementing the present invention, another system, and a computer-readable recording medium for recording a computer program for executing the method may be further provided.

According to the present invention as described above, by sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and location in a logistics vehicle that delivers logistics, and providing status information in the logistics vehicle in the form of a QR code, the user can use the QR code If you have a terminal that can recognize a code and the app, you can skip the cumbersome process and easily recognize the QR code through the terminal, so you can easily, accurately and conveniently check the status of the logistics vehicle and take the necessary action. have.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the procedure for checking the status of the logistics vehicle, so that an integrated monitoring service is possible, thereby increasing efficiency, and basically, certification documents or inspection documents that had to be submitted every time in the distribution process, etc. It has the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates.

In addition, according to the present invention, when forming a QR code, by generating and providing a QR code to the user at the time when the user requests the QR code or the period specified by the user, it is possible to prevent manipulation of the logistics state while reducing the risk of being hacked. This has the effect of increasing the reliability of the data.

In addition, according to the present invention, by configuring the QR code to be recognized by the user by setting the desired period, there is an effect that the distribution worker or the seller can obtain status information of the period to be confirmed.

In addition, according to the present invention, when the distribution vehicle is scrapped or its use is changed, by configuring it to be recycled, there is an effect of reducing the waste of the device and reducing the cost.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram schematically showing an apparatus for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
3 is a view showing an apparatus for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.
4 is a block diagram schematically showing an external terminal according to the present invention.
5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a QR code displayed on a device according to a user's time zone input according to the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing a change in the brightness of the screen and a change in the magnification of the QR code when the QR code is displayed on the device according to the present invention.
7 is an exemplary diagram for driving a device for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality when an abnormality occurs in the state information according to the present invention.
8 is an exemplary diagram for driving the device when an external terminal is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the device according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, to complete the disclosure of the present invention. It is provided to fully understand the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, "comprises." and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein will have the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless specifically defined explicitly.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram schematically showing an apparatus 10 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

3 is a view showing an apparatus 10 for performing smart logistics monitoring according to the present invention.

4 is a block diagram schematically showing the external terminal 20 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 4 , a system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring of the present invention will be described. Here, the system 1 may include fewer or more components than the components shown in the drawings of FIGS. 1 to 4 .

The system 1 for performing smart logistics monitoring is a device 10 that is attached and detached in a logistics vehicle that transports logistics to generate status information in the logistics vehicle, and an external terminal that recognizes a QR code provided by the device 10 ( 20), it may include an external device 30 and a communication network 40 that receive the QR code.

The system 1 senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location, and proximity in the logistics vehicle 2 that delivers the logistics, and sends the state information in the logistics vehicle to the device 10 as a QR code By providing the form, when the user is provided with the external terminal 20 and the corresponding app that can recognize the QR code, omitting the cumbersome process and easily recognizing the QR code through the external terminal 20, the state in the logistics vehicle It can have the effect of easily, accurately and conveniently checking and taking necessary actions.

Here, the status information includes the temperature, humidity, illumination, the inclination to be loaded so that the contents of the logistics are not spilled or spilled, the impact on easily fragile logistics such as glass, and the transport position of the logistics, which must be stored in an appropriate environment. It refers to what is made up of at least one, and sets and uses the necessary status information when storing or transporting the relevant logistics. For example, assuming that the product is bottled milk, the logistical state information includes, for example, a change in temperature or humidity that milk can be stored without spoiling, or the strength of impact force to prevent the bottle from breaking. Preferably, the status information of the logistics basically includes location information indicating the location of the logistics. This is to enable the seller and the buyer to accurately and quickly inform the transfer location of the logistics they manage or purchase due to the nature of the logistics.

In addition, the system 1 can simplify the procedure for checking the status in the logistics vehicle 2 accordingly, so that an integrated monitoring service is possible, thereby increasing the efficiency, as well as having to submit each time in the distribution process by default. It can have the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates such as certificate documents and inspection papers.

In addition, the system 1 generates and provides a QR code to the user at the time when the user requests the QR code or the period specified by the user when forming the QR code, thereby reducing the risk of being hacked and preventing manipulation of the logistics state This can have the effect of increasing the reliability of the data.

In addition, since the system 1 is configured so that the user can recognize the QR code by setting the desired period, there is an effect that the distribution worker or the seller can easily obtain the status information of the period to be confirmed.

In addition, the system 1 is configured to enable recycling of the device 10 when the distribution vehicle 2 is scrapped or its use is changed, thereby reducing waste of the device 10 and reducing costs.

The device 10 is attached to and detached from the logistics vehicle 2 that delivers the logistics, and senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location, and proximity to send status information in the logistics vehicle 2 to the QR code It may be configured to provide in the form of Here, the logistics are goods for transport, and refer to goods that need to be protected from deterioration, temperature change, and external impact during the transport process. The device 10 records the state information in the QR code and reads the QR code through the external terminal 20 capable of recognizing the QR code so that the state information can be checked.

Here, since the device 10 is detachable, when the logistics vehicle 2 is scrapped or its use is changed, it can be collected and recycled from the logistics vehicle 2 .

Referring to FIG. 1 , one device 10 is illustrated as being installed in one logistics vehicle 2 , but it is not necessarily limited thereto, and a plurality of devices 10 may be installed in the logistics vehicle 2 , and the interior of the logistics vehicle 2 . It can be installed in a detachable form anywhere on the

The device 10 includes a first communication unit 110 , a sensor unit 120 , a first input unit 130 , a first display unit 140 , a first memory 150 , and a first control unit 160 . can be Here, the device 10 may include fewer or more components than those shown in the drawings of FIGS. 2 and 3 .

The first communication unit 110 is one that enables wireless communication between the device 10 and the wireless communication system, between the device 10 and the external terminal 20 or between the device 10 and the external device 30 . It may include more than one module. In addition, the first communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the external terminal 20 to one or more networks.

In addition, the first communication unit 110 is a module for acquiring the location (or current location) of the device 10, and a representative example thereof may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. have. For example, if the device 10 utilizes a GPS module, it may acquire a location using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite. As another example, if the device 10 utilizes a Wi-Fi module, it may acquire a location based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. The first communication unit 110 is not limited to directly calculating or obtaining the location of the device 10 .

The sensor unit 120 may sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, location and proximity in the logistics vehicle. The sensor unit 120 may sense information about the surrounding environment surrounding the device 10 and may generate a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on the sensing signal, the first controller 160 may control the driving or operation of the device 10 , or may perform data processing, function, or operation related to an application program installed in the device 10 .

The sensor unit 120 is, for example, a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor ( motion sensor), infrared sensor (IR sensor: infrared sensor), fingerprint recognition sensor (121, finger scan sensor), optical sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor (Infrared ray sensor), environmental sensor ( For example, it may include at least one of a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, a thermal sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.) and a chemical sensor (eg, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). In addition, the sensor unit 120 may further include a position sensor for detecting a position. Meanwhile, the device 10 disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

Here, the proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. Such a proximity sensor may be disposed in an inner region of the external terminal covered by the touch screen described above or in the vicinity of the touch screen.

The first input unit 130 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For input of image information, the device 10 includes at least one of the first camera 131 may be provided. The first camera 131 may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the first display unit 140 or stored in the first memory 170 . Also, the first camera 131 may include at least one of a camera for recognizing an iris and a camera for capturing an image.

The first input unit 130 may include at least one button among a start or screen on/off button 132 , a time setting button 133 , and an adjustment button 134 for displaying a QR code. Here, the button may be both a physical hardware button and a virtual button displayed on the touch screen. In the case of the virtual button, the button may be generated on the first display unit 140 in the form of a touch screen. When the user pushes the on/off button 132 for more than a preset time, the device 10 may be terminated, and the user pushes the on/off button 132 at short intervals. In this case, the screen of the device 10 may be turned on or off.

The first display unit 140 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure with each other or integrally formed with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the device 10 and a user and, at the same time, provide an output interface between the device 10 and a user. The first display unit 140 may display the QR provided by the device 10 .

The first memory 150 may store data supporting various functions of the device 10 , and in particular may store a QR code. The first memory 150 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) running in the device 10 , data for operation of the device 10 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server (not shown) through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist for a basic function of the device 10 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the first memory 150 , installed on the device 10 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the device 10 by the first control unit 160 . can

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the first controller 160 may generally control the overall operation of the device 10 . The first control unit 160 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the first memory 150 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user. can do.

In addition, the first control unit 160 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 2 in order to drive an application program stored in the first memory 150 . Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the first control unit 160 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the device 10 in combination with each other.

The first control unit 160 may generate the state information of the logistics according to the sensing result of the sensor unit 120 at every preset period, and may generate the QR code by paging the state information in a preset period or in real time. . Here, the QR codes may be respectively switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated, and the QR image may be continuously changed until the number of units of the state information is filled.

The QR code is a two-dimensional configuration that can record up to 7,089 numbers, 4,296 characters, and up to 1,817 Chinese characters by using horizontal and vertical characters. A QR code can include a long-sentenced Internet address (URL), photo and video information, map information, business card information, and the like. In a QR code, the more small square dots, the more information can be recorded, but the more dots, the larger the required area. In addition, it is superior to general barcodes in recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience. As the name suggests, 'quick response' is possible. Recently, QR codes have been widely used both online and offline as they are commonly used as an important PR/marketing tool for companies. In addition, since the QRS code is square in shape, it can be accurately recognized even if it is read 360 degrees in any direction. Since the QR code is hardly affected by the background/background picture, it can be inserted into various types of promotional/promotional materials. While the existing one-dimensional barcode can only store numeric information of around 20 characters, the QR code can store up to 7,089 numeric characters, 4,296 characters (ASCII), up to 2,953 bytes of binary (8-bit), and up to 1,817 Chinese characters. It has better recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience than general barcodes. If barcodes are mainly used for calculations, inventory management, and product confirmation, QR codes are often used as a means of marketing, publicity, and PR.

In addition, the existing dedicated external terminal that can read barcodes can only be owned by product sellers, making it impossible for consumers to grasp information using barcodes. . After downloading the free QR code scanning application, smartphone users can easily obtain various information by simply scanning the QR code posted on billboards, promotional papers, posters, magazines, and the Internet with their smartphones.

The first control unit 160 generates each QR code indicating each state information, stores the respective QR codes in the first memory 150, and stores the respective QR codes on the screen of the display unit. can be displayed Here, each of the QR codes may be switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated.

The first control unit 160 may display, on the screen, a QR code corresponding to the time when the first button of the first input unit 130, for example, the adjustment button 133 is input, among the respective QR codes. have. Here, each of the QR codes may be sequentially changed and displayed whenever the first button 133 is input.

The external terminal 20 may be an electronic device capable of recognizing a QR code possessed by a person in charge of delivery who delivers logistics, a person in charge of managing logistics, and the like. Here, the external terminal 20 is a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, etc. all kinds of handheld-based that can be connected to a web server through a network. It may include a wireless communication device.

The external terminal 20 may include a second communication unit 210 , a second input unit 220 , a second display unit 230 , a second memory 240 , and a second control unit 250 . Here, the external terminal 20 may include fewer or more components than the components shown in FIG. 2 .

The second communication unit 210 is between the external terminal 20 and the wireless communication system, between the external terminal 20 and the device 10, between the external terminal 20 and the external device 30, or the external terminal 20 ) and one or more modules that enable wireless communication between an external server (not shown). In addition, the second communication unit 210 may include one or more modules for connecting the external terminal 20 to one or more networks.

The second input unit 220 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. At least one second camera 221 may be provided on the rear side. The camera may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the second display unit 230 or stored in the second memory 240 . On the other hand, at least one second camera 221 provided in the external terminal 20 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the second camera 221 forming the matrix structure in this way, the external terminal 20 A plurality of image information having various angles or focal points may be input. In addition, the second camera 221 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The second camera 221 may capture an image or video according to a user's manipulation. Here, the second camera 221 may be a recognizer capable of capturing a QR code provided by the device 10 according to a user's manipulation.

The second input unit 220 is for receiving information from the user. When information is input through the second input unit 220, the second control unit 250 controls the operation of the external terminal 20 to correspond to the input information. can be controlled The second input unit 220 includes a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the external terminal 100 , a dome switch, and a jog wheel). , jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on the touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It may be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on the. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key, it is possible to be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic (graphic), text (text), icon (icon), video (video) or these can be made by a combination of

The second display unit 230 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutually layered structure or integrally formed with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the external terminal 20 and the user and, at the same time, provide an output interface between the user external terminal 20 and the user.

When the second camera 221 of the second input unit 220 recognizes the QR code provided by the device 10, the second display unit 230 is included in the recognized QR code and the recognized QR code. status information can be displayed.

The second memory 240 may store data supporting various functions of the external terminal 20 . The second memory 240 may store a plurality of application programs or applications driven in the external terminal 20 , data for operation of the external terminal 20 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions) of the external terminal 20 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the second memory 240 and installed on the external terminal 20 to perform the operation (or function) of the external terminal 20 by the second control unit 250 . can be driven

In addition to the operation related to the application program, the second control unit 250 may generally control the overall operation of the external terminal 20 . The second control unit 250 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the second memory 240 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user. can do.

In addition, the second control unit 250 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 3 in order to drive an application program stored in the second memory 240 . Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the second control unit 250 may operate at least two or more of the components included in the external terminal 20 in combination with each other.

The external device 30 may refer to a device that needs to receive status information in the logistics vehicle, such as a server that manages the logistics integratedly, a server of a producer that sends the logistics, and a customer server that receives the logistics.

Here, the external device 30 is a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, etc. all kinds of handheld-based that can be connected to a web server through a network. It may include a wireless communication device of a personal computer (for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, etc.), a workstation, a PDA, a digital device equipped with a memory means such as a web pad and equipped with a microprocessor to have computing power it could be one of

The communication network 40 may transmit/receive various information between the device 10 , the external terminal 20 , and the external device 30 . The communication network 40 may use various types of communication networks, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wibro), Wimax (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), such as A wireless communication method or a wired communication method such as Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax), FTTC (Fiber to The Curb), FTTH (Fiber To The Home) may be used.

On the other hand, the communication network 40 is not limited to the communication method presented above, and may include any type of communication method that is well known or to be developed in the future in addition to the above-described communication method.

5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a QR code displayed on the device 10 according to a user's time zone input according to the present invention.

The device 10 may include a first input unit 130 including a start or screen on/off button 132 , a time setting button 133 , and an adjustment button 134 for displaying a QR code. The first control unit 160 of the device 10 sets a specific time period according to an input of the time setting button 133 as an example of the second button of the first input unit 130, and sets the set time among the respective QR codes. At least one QR code generated in a specific time period may be searched and displayed on the screen 501 . Alternatively, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 sets a specific time zone according to an input of the time setting button 133 as an example of the second button of the first input unit 130 , and corresponds to the set specific time zone. At least one QR code may be generated based on the status information to be displayed and displayed on the screen 501 .

Referring to the device 10 shown on the left side of FIG. 5 , when the user inputs a 'start' button among the adjustment buttons 134, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 controls the first display unit ( On the screen 501 of 140 , the QR code at the first time point when the user inputs the 'start' button among the adjustment buttons 134 may be displayed.

Also, referring to FIG. 5 , the adjustment button 134 may include a right arrow button and a left arrow button located on both sides of the middle 'start' button. When the user inputs the left arrow button among the adjustment buttons 134 , the first control unit 160 of the device 10 displays the QR code before the reference point on the screen 501 of the first display unit 140 . can be displayed. Alternatively, when the user inputs a right arrow button among the adjustment buttons 134 , the first control unit 160 of the device 10 displays a reference point on the screen 501 of the first display unit 140 . QR code can be displayed. Here, the reference time may be a time set by the user through the time setting button 133 or a current time.

Looking at the device 10 shown on the right side of FIG. 5 , the start time at which the user wants to check the status information through the time setting button 132 is set to the end time of September 16, 2020 14:25: 00 seconds in 2020 When input is October 01 at 15:30:30, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 outputs at least one QR code for status information between the start time and the end time to the first display unit ( 140) can be displayed on the screen 501.

In addition, looking at the device 10 shown on the right of FIG. 5 , the user again selects 'start' at a second point in time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the first point in time when the user inputs the "start" button among the adjustment buttons 133. When a button is input, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 displays the QR code at the second time point different from the QR code at the first time point on the screen 501 of the first display unit 140 in real time. can be created and displayed.

6 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a change in brightness of a screen and a change in magnification of the QR code when the QR code is displayed on the device 10 according to the present invention.

Each time the QR code is displayed on the screen 601 , the first controller 160 of the device 10 may control to increase the screen brightness of the first display unit 140 to a preset brightness or more.

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 is configured to automatically turn on the interior light 602 in the logistics vehicle 2 whenever the QR code is displayed on the screen 601 through the first communication unit 110. It is possible to control the logistics vehicle 2 by transmitting a signal instructing to turn on the interior light. Here, the first control unit 160 further detects the proximity degree of the external terminal 20 for recognizing the QR code through the proximity sensor of the sensor unit 120, and the sensor unit 120 sensed through the The magnification of the QR code may be changed according to the degree of proximity between the external terminal 20 and the first display unit 140 .

7 is an exemplary diagram of the operation of the device 10 for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality when an abnormality occurs in the state information according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7 , when the first control unit 160 of the device 10 detects that the logistical abnormality has occurred based on the state information generated at each preset period, the first control unit 160 transmits information indicating the occurrence of the logistical abnormality to the outside. It can be transmitted to the terminal 20 or the external device 30 or to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle 2 .

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 may periodically transmit the information to the external terminal 20 or the external device 30 until the state of the logistics becomes normal.

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 includes the first QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality, for example, the external device 20 or the It can be transmitted to the external device 30 . Here, the external terminal 20 may be a terminal used by a delivery driver who delivers the logistics by driving the logistics vehicle 2 , and the external device 30 is a logistics central server, a producer server that sent the logistics, and the logistics It may be a receiving customer server, etc.

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 includes the first QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle 2 . It can be sent to be displayed in .

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 may transmit the location information at the time of occurrence of the distribution abnormality and the first QR code to the information notifying the occurrence of the distribution abnormality to the external device 30 .

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 includes the QR code at the time when the logistical abnormality occurred in the information notifying the occurrence of the logistical abnormality, and the external device together with the QR code before the logistical abnormality occurred. (30) can be transmitted. Here, the manager who uses the external device 30 through the first QR code at the time when the logistical abnormality occurs displayed on the external device 30 and the second QR code before the logistical abnormality occurs can be clearly compared for the occurrence of logistical anomalies.

Here, the first control unit 160 may generate a lookup table that matches the location information with the first QR code and the second QR code and store it in the first memory 150 . Then, the first control unit 160 based on the first QR code and the second QR code for each location information stored in the lookup table, statistics on the point where the occurrence of logistics abnormalities the most and the fluctuation range of the sensing value for each state information information can be generated.

In addition, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 takes an image of the logistics in the logistics vehicle 2 at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs through the black box (camera) in the logistics vehicle 2, and , the captured image may be transmitted to the external device 30 by including the information informing the occurrence of the logistical abnormality.

8 is an exemplary diagram for driving the device 10 when the external terminal 20 is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the device 10 according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8 , when the first control unit 160 of the device 10 attempts to recognize the external terminal 20 for the QR code displayed on the screen of the device 10, the external terminal 20 authentication process can be performed. Here, the recognition of the recognition attempt may be recognized for the approach of the external terminal 20 through the proximity sensor of the sensor unit 120 , and through the first camera 121 included in the sensor unit 120 . Approach of the external terminal 20 may be recognized, and the approach of the external terminal 20 may be recognized through an ultrasonic sensor or an infrared sensor of the sensor unit 120 .

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 recognizes the fingerprint of the user of the external terminal 20 through the fingerprint recognition sensor 121 of the sensor unit 120 and authenticates the external terminal 20 based on this. process can be performed. Alternatively, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 recognizes the iris of the user of the external terminal 20 through a camera that recognizes the iris among the first cameras 131 of the first input unit 130, and based on this An authentication process for the external terminal 20 may be performed.

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 transmits a request signal for authentication information to the external terminal 20 through the first communication unit 110 , and based on the authentication information received from the external terminal 20 . can be used to determine whether authentication is successful.

When the external terminal 20 is authenticated based on whether the device 10 is authenticated, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 displays the QR code or displays the state information paged in the QR code to the external terminal 20 ) can be transmitted.

When the external terminal 20 is not authenticated based on the authentication status, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 may generate a re-authentication request signal of authentication information and transmit it to the external terminal 20 . .

The first control unit 160 of the device 10 basically transmits the re-authentication request signal to the external terminal 20 when the authentication fails, and when the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times, fake information After generating a dummy QR code representing , the dummy QR code may be displayed on the screen instead of the QR code. Alternatively, when the re-authentication fails more than a preset number of times, the first control unit 160 of the device 10 displays another preset image (for example, access prohibited) instead of the QR code, or displays the screen on which the QR code is displayed. After turning off, you can lock the screen.

As mentioned above, although embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can realize that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing its technical spirit or essential features. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

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Claims (10)

In the device for performing smart logistics monitoring,
display unit;
Memory;
a sensor unit for sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and position in the logistics vehicle; and
A control unit that generates status information of logistics according to the sensing result of the sensor unit at every preset period, generates each QR code representing each of the status information and displays it on the screen of the display unit; includes,
The respective QR codes are switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated. According to claim 1,
It further includes; an input unit including a plurality of buttons;
The control unit is
Among the respective QR codes, the device for displaying a QR code corresponding to a time point at which the first button of the input unit is input on the screen. 3. The method of claim 2,
The respective QR codes are sequentially changed and displayed whenever the first button is input. According to claim 1,
It further includes; an input unit including a plurality of buttons;
The control unit is
In response to a second button input of the input unit, a specific time period is set, and at least one QR code generated in the set specific time period among the respective QR codes is retrieved and displayed on the screen. According to claim 1,
Further comprising; a communication unit for performing communication with an external device;
The control unit is
When it is detected that the logistics abnormality has occurred based on the state information generated at each preset period, the device transmits information notifying the occurrence of the logistics abnormality to the external device. 6. The method of claim 5,
The control unit is
A device for transmitting the QR code at the time when the logistics abnormality occurs to be displayed on the AVN (Audio video navigation) screen of the logistics vehicle. According to claim 1,
The control unit is
When the external terminal is attempted to recognize the QR code displayed on the screen, the device performs an authentication process for the external terminal. 8. The method of claim 7,
Further comprising; a communication unit for performing communication with the external device;
The control unit is
An apparatus for transmitting a request signal for authentication information to the external terminal through the communication unit, and determining whether authentication succeeds based on authentication information received from the external terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
The control unit is
When the authentication is successful, the QR code is displayed,
When the authentication fails, the device stops displaying the QR code or displays a dummy QR code indicating fake information According to claim 1,
When the logistics vehicle is scrapped or its use is changed, the device is collected and recycled from the logistics vehicle.

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