KR20230101781A - Apparatus and system for providing logistics management services based on QR code - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing a distribution status management service, wherein a main body detachable from the outside of an area loaded with logistics of a delivery vehicle and installed inside the area, the temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, and inclination of the area inside the area are provided. It may include at least one first sensor that senses at least one of , impact, and position.

Description

Apparatus and system for providing logistics management services based on QR code}

The present invention relates to a system, apparatus and method for providing a logistics status management service.

In recent years, as the number of people buying goods online increases and long-distance transportation becomes possible due to the development of the transportation industry, the delivery volume of logistics is rapidly increasing. In addition, due to Corona 19, the delivery of vaccines has also become an important issue.

In general, in the process of distributing logistics, due to the nature of logistics, problems such as temperature, humidity, shock, etc., in which logistics are damaged or damaged, and thus logistics of perfect quality cannot be provided to customers often occur.

Therefore, the person transporting the logistics directly judges the status of the logistics by checking the status information such as temperature, humidity, and shock in the delivery vehicle, and prepares many paper certificates such as certification documents or inspection documents including this status information, and manages must be submitted to the customer.

At this time, the transporter must directly enter the area where the goods are loaded in the vehicle in order to determine the state of the goods.

However, the amount of logistics delivery is rapidly increasing, and temperature control is important in the case of vaccines.

Therefore, there is a need for a method in which a person transporting logistics can directly grasp the logistics status information in the delivery vehicle and immediately grasp it without writing a paper certificate by hand.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-1872698

The present invention for solving the above problems is to sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, shock, and location in a delivery vehicle that delivers logistics to provide status information of the logistics in the form of a QR code. .

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 description below.

In the apparatus for providing a logistics status management service according to the present invention for solving the above problems, a body that is detachable from the outside of the area in which the logistics of the delivery vehicle is loaded and installed inside the area, the temperature inside the area and at least one first sensor for sensing at least one of acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and position, wherein the main body includes a display unit, temperature outside the region, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, and impact. and at least one second sensor for sensing at least one of the positions, a first AUX terminal for connection to the first sensor through an AUX cable, and a processor, wherein the first sensor comprises the AUX cable through the AUX cable. The second sensor is activated only when connected to the first AUX terminal of the main body, and the second sensor is deactivated only when the first sensor is connected to the first AUX terminal of the main body through the AUX cable. When connected to the first sensor through, the first sensor is activated, the second sensor is deactivated, and a sensing result of the inside of the area is received from the activated first sensor at predetermined intervals, and at each cycle Based on the received sensing result, status information of the distribution is generated, each QR code representing each status information is generated, and each QR code is displayed on the display unit in a preset manner. can

In addition, the first sensor and the second sensor may have different sensing ranges (sensitivity level range).

In addition, the first sensor may have a sensing range optimized for managing the logistics.

In addition, the processor may generate a corresponding QR code based only on a sensing result received from one of the first sensor and the second sensor that is activated and display the generated QR code on the display unit.

In addition, the QR code generated based on any one of the first sensor and the second sensor may be accumulated and generated according to the state information that changes within a preset unit count.

In addition, the main body further includes a short-range communication unit that performs Bluetooth ^TM Low Energy communication with an external terminal, and when the processor is paired with the external terminal through the short-range communication unit, based on the short-range communication Status information based on a sensing result of one of the first sensor and the second sensor activated may be transmitted to the external terminal in real time.

In addition, when the external terminal is paired, the processor transmits the state information to the external terminal in real time, stops generating a QR code for the state information, and when the pairing with the external terminal is released, the The operation of generating the QR code on the display unit may be resumed.

In addition, the processor turns off the screen of the display unit while the generating operation of the QR code is stopped, or the QR code that was displayed at the point of time when the generating operation of the QR code is stopped is changed when the generating operation of the QR code is stopped. can be displayed during

In addition, the processor may display a QR code representing address information of a website providing the logistics status management service on the display unit, and the QR code representing the address information may be fixedly displayed on the display unit. there is.

In addition, sensing at least one of the temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, and location inside the area where the logistics of the delivery vehicle according to the present invention is loaded to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the QR code according to the sensing result When the QR code photographed through the camera is received from a device for generating and displaying a device, an external terminal for photographing the QR code through a camera, and the external terminal, recognizing the state information of the logistics included in the QR code, , A server for generating a new QR code based on the time at which the QR code is received and the status information and transmitting it to the external terminal.

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

According to the present invention as described above, at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, shock, and location is sensed within the area where the logistics are loaded in the delivery vehicle that delivers the logistics, and the status information of the logistics is provided in the form of a QR code. By doing so, if the user has an external terminal capable of recognizing the QR code and a corresponding app, the cumbersome process is omitted and the QR code is easily recognized through the external terminal to easily, accurately, and conveniently check the status within the delivery vehicle and perform the necessary tasks. There is an effect that action can be taken.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the procedure for checking the state in the delivery vehicle, enabling an integrated logistics status management service, thereby increasing efficiency, as well as providing certification documents or inspections that had to be submitted every time in the distribution process. It has the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates such as documents.

The 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 description below.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a system for providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention.
2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining an apparatus for providing a logistics state management service according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram for explaining an external terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart according to one embodiment of a system for providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of an operation of a first processor for providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken 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, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and are common in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements other than the recited elements. Like reference numerals throughout the specification refer to like elements, 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 components, these components 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 element mentioned below may also be the second element within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used with meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly specifically defined.

Hereinafter, activation described in the present invention refers to turning on power of a device (at least one of the device 10, the first sensor 200, and the second sensor 120 included in the device 10 described below). on state, and inactivation may be a state in which the power of the device is turned off, or a specific operation (eg, sensing operation) in a turned-on state is in a pause state. In this case, when the device is activated again in a deactivated state, the specific operation may be resumed.

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 providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention.

2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining an apparatus 10 for providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram for explaining the external terminal 20 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the system 1 for providing the distribution status management service of the present invention will be described. Here, the system 1 may include fewer or more components than those shown in FIG. 1 .

The system 1 includes a device 10 that provides a logistics status management service, an external terminal 20 that recognizes a QR code provided by the device 10, a server 30, a communication network 40, and an external server (not shown). city) may be included.

The system 1 senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, shock, and location within the area 3 where the logistics are loaded in the delivery vehicle 2 that delivers the logistics, and converts the status information of the logistics into a QR code. By providing it in the form, when the user has an external terminal 20 capable of recognizing the QR code and a corresponding app, the cumbersome process is omitted and the QR code is easily recognized through the external terminal 20, and the delivery vehicle 2 ) can have the effect of easily, accurately and conveniently checking the status within and taking necessary measures.

Here, the status information is selected from among the temperature, humidity, and illumination required to store the logistics in an appropriate environment, the tilt to be loaded so that the contents of the logistics do not spill or spill, the impact on easily breakable logistics such as glass, and the transport location of the logistics. It means that it is made up of at least one, and it sets and uses the state information necessary for storing or transporting the corresponding logistics in advance. For example, assuming that the product is milk in a bottle, the logistics status information may include, for example, changes in temperature or humidity at which milk can be stored without spoiling, or strength of impact force to prevent the bottle from breaking. It is preferable to basically include location information indicating the location of the logistics in the status information of the logistics. This is to allow the seller and the buyer to accurately and promptly inform the transport location of the logistics they have managed or purchased due to the nature of the logistics.

In addition, the system 1 can simplify the process of checking the status within the delivery vehicle, enabling an integrated logistics status management service to increase efficiency, as well as providing certification documents or inspections that had to be submitted each time in the distribution process. It can have the effect of minimizing the issuance of many paper certificates such as documents.

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

First, the device 10 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 3 . Such a device 10 may be provided in the shape shown in FIG. 2 .

The device 10 may sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, and position inside the area 3 where the logistics are loaded in the delivery vehicle 2 . In addition, the device 10 may generate status information of the logistics based on the sensing result, and generate and display a QR code representing the generated status information.

Here, logistics refers to goods for transportation, and may be goods that need to be protected from deterioration, temperature change, and external impact during transportation.

Accordingly, the device 10 displays the QR code indicating the status information, so that the status information can be easily checked by reading the QR code through the external terminal 20 capable of recognizing the QR code. can have

Here, since the device 10 is detachable, even if it is attached to the area 3 where the logistics of the delivery vehicle 2 is loaded, if the delivery vehicle 2 is scrapped or the purpose is changed later, in the area 3 It can be collected and recycled. Here, the area 3 in which the logistics of the delivery vehicle 2 is loaded may be a container box integrally provided with the delivery vehicle 2 or may be in the form of a detachable container box.

Referring to FIG. 1 , although one device 10 is shown as being installed in an area 3 loaded with logistics of one delivery vehicle 2, it is not necessarily limited thereto, and a plurality of devices 10 may be installed in the area 3. And, it can be installed anywhere in the area 3 in a detachable form.

The device 10 may include a main body 100 and a first sensor 200 . Specifically, the main body 100 of the device 10 is detachable from the outside of the area 3 where the logistics of the delivery vehicle 2 is loaded, and the first sensor 200 of the device 10 is the delivery vehicle ( 2) can be attached and detached to the inside of the loaded area (3).

First, at least one first sensor 200 of the device 10 is installed inside the region 3, and at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, and position inside the region 3 can sense.

Here, the first sensor 200 may sense surrounding environment information surrounding the region 3 and generate a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Here, the first processor 160 controls driving or operation of the first sensor 200 of the device 10 based on the sensing signal, processes data related to an application program installed in the device 10, It can perform a function or action.

For example, the first sensor 200 may include an illumination sensor, a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, Motion sensor, infrared sensor, fingerprint sensor, optical sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared ray sensor, environment sensor (e.g. barometric pressure sensor, temperature sensor, radiation sensor, heat sensor, gas sensor, etc.), chemical sensor (e.g. healthcare sensor, biometric sensor, etc.), position sensor, ethylene sensor, CO2 sensor And it may include at least one or two or more of nitrogen sensors.

Here, the proximity sensor may be a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing nearby without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays.

At least one of these sensors may be provided inside the first sensor 200.

In addition, the first sensor 200 may have a second AUX terminal 201 for connection with the first AUX terminal 132 of the main body 100 through the AUX cable 300 . Here, the first sensor 200 can be activated only when connected to the first AUX terminal 132 of the main body 100 through the AUX cable 300 .

Also, the first sensor 200 may have a different sensitivity level range from that of the second sensor 120 .

In addition, the first sensor 200 may have a sensing range optimized for managing the logistics.

For example, when the product is a vaccine, the first sensor 200 may have an optimized sensing range according to the type of vaccine.

That is, the device 100 may include the first sensor 200 capable of measuring the temperature range since the temperature range to be maintained during delivery is -90 to -60°C when the distribution is Pfizer among vaccines.

Alternatively, the device 100 may include a first sensor 200 capable of measuring the temperature since the distribution is -20°C in the case of a modern vaccine among vaccines.

Therefore, the first sensor 200 is provided with different sensing ranges according to the type of logistics, and when the sensing range is changed according to the type of logistics, the first sensor 200 is also replaced to It can be attached to region (3).

Next, the body 100 includes a first communication unit 110, a second sensor 120, a first input unit 130, a first display unit 140, a first memory 150 and a first processor 160 It can be configured to include. Such 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 between the device 10 and the wireless communication system, between the device 10 and the external terminal 20, between the device 10 and the server 30, or between the device 10 and the external server. (not shown) may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication. In addition, the first communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect 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 representative examples thereof may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. there is.

For example, the main body 100 of the device 10 may obtain a position using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite through a GPS module. As another example, when the main body 100 of the device 10 utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the location can be obtained based on information of a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal with the Wi-Fi module. can The first communication unit 110 is not limited to directly calculating or obtaining the location of the body 100 of the device 10 .

In addition, the first communication unit 110 may further include a first short-range communication unit 111 that performs Bluetooth ^TM Low Energy communication with the external terminal 20 .

The second sensor 120 may sense at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, location, and proximity of the outside of the area 3 where the logistics are loaded in the delivery vehicle 2 .

That is, the second sensor 120 may sense surrounding environment information surrounding the main body 100 of the device 10 and generate a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Here, the first processor 160 controls driving or operation of the main body 100 of the device 10 based on the sensing signal, or processes data related to an application program installed in the device 10, functions, or action can be performed.

For example, the second sensor 120 may include an illumination sensor 121, a humidity sensor 122, a proximity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), and a gyroscope sensor. (gyroscope sensor), motion sensor, infrared sensor (IR sensor), finger scan sensor, optical sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared ray sensor sensor), environmental sensors (eg, barometric pressure sensors, temperature sensors, radiation detection sensors, heat detection sensors, gas detection sensors, etc.), chemical sensors (eg, healthcare sensors, biometric sensors, etc.), location sensors, It may include at least one or two or more of an ethylene sensor, a CO2 sensor, and a nitrogen sensor.

Here, the proximity sensor may be a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing nearby without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays.

The illuminance sensor 121 and the humidity sensor 122 may be provided on one side surface of the main body 100 . In addition, the remaining sensors may be provided by being embedded inside the main body 100 .

Here, the first processor 160 controls the driving or operation of the main body 100 of the device 10, or is installed in the device 10, based on the sensing signal according to the sensing result of the one or more sensors described above. It may perform data processing, functions or operations related to the application program. Accordingly, the first processor 160 may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

The second sensor 120 can be deactivated only when the first AUX terminal of the main body and the first sensor 200 are connected through the AUX cable 300 .

Also, the second sensor 120 may have a sensitivity level range different from that of the first sensor 200 .

The first input unit 130 is for inputting video information (or signals), audio information (or signals), data, or information input from a user, and includes an on/off button 131 and a first AUX terminal 132. can include

In addition, the main body 100 of the device 10 may include at least one first camera (not shown) for the first input unit 130 to input image information. The first camera (not shown) may process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the first display unit 140 or stored in the first memory 150 . Also, the first camera (not shown) may include at least one of a camera for recognizing an iris and a camera for capturing an image.

In addition, the first input unit 130 may include at least one of a time setting button (not shown) for starting the device 10 or controlling the screen of the first display unit 140 and an adjustment button (not shown) for displaying a QR code. One more button may be included.

Here, the button can be both a physical hardware button and a virtual button displayed on the touch screen, and in the case of the virtual button, it can be created on the first display unit 140 in the form of a touch screen.

Also, the on/off button 131 may be formed as a physical button, a touch button in the form of a touch pad, or a virtual button displayed on a touch screen.

Accordingly, the device 10 may be turned on or turned off when the on/off button 131 is kept pressed for a first preset time (hereinafter referred to as “long key input”).

Also, the device 10 may be initialized when a long key is input to the on/off button 131 for a preset second time period. Here, the initialization means that all QR codes pre-stored in the device 10 are deleted (at this time, the pre-stored QR codes may be deleted after being transmitted to a preset external device), or the unit count is the default (factory reset) count , or may be a function in which the operation mode of the device 10 is set to a default (factory reset) mode. In addition, the first time (eg, '5 seconds') may mean a shorter time than the second time (eg, '6 seconds or more').

In addition, when the on/off button 131 is input in a state where the illuminance value measured by the illuminance sensor 121 is equal to or less than the preset illuminance value, the device 10 corresponds to the input method of the on/off button 131. It is possible to change the unit count for QR code generation conveniently.

For example, in a state where the user covers the illuminance sensor 122 with a finger, the unit count is changed to 1 minute according to one input of the on/off button 131, and the unit count is changed to 3 according to two inputs. can be changed in minutes. That is, based on the number of times the on/off button 131 is input by the user, the unit count may be changed to 1 minute, 3 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, and the like.

In addition, the first AUX terminal 132 may be provided for connection with the first sensor 200 through the AUX cable 300 .

The first display unit 140 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutual layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the device 10 and the user and an output interface between the device 10 and the 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, a QR code. The first memory 150 may store a plurality of application programs (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 basic functions of the device 10 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the first memory 150, installed on the device 10, and driven by the first processor 160 to perform the operation (or function) of the device 10. can

The first processor 160 may control general operations of the device 10 in addition to operations related to the application program. The first processor 160 provides or processes appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the first memory 150. can do.

In addition, the first processor 160 may control at least some of the components discussed in conjunction with FIGS. 2 and 3 in order to drive an application program stored in the first memory 150 . Furthermore, the first processor 160 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the device 10 to drive the application program.

The first processor 160 generates status information representing the state of logistics according to the sensing result of the first sensor 200 or the second sensor 120 for each preset unit count, and transmits the status information at a preset period. Alternatively, the QR code may be generated by paging in real time.

Here, the QR codes may be switched and displayed on the screen according to the order in which they are generated, and the codes may be changed in real time according to the logistics status that changes within the unit count.

Specifically, the QR code is a two-dimensional structure that can record up to 7,089 numbers, 4,296 characters, and 1,817 Chinese characters using horizontal and vertical lines. A QR code can include a long sentence internet address (URL), photo and video information, map information, business card information, and the like. In the QR code, more information can be recorded as the number of small square dots increases, but the required area widens as the number of dots increases. In addition, it is superior to general barcodes in recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience. As the name suggests, “quick response” is possible. In recent years, QR codes have been widely used both online and offline as they have been used as an important PR/marketing tool for companies. In addition, since the QR code is square in shape, it can be accurately recognized even when read in any direction at 360 degrees. Since QR codes are almost unaffected by background/background pictures, they can be inserted into various types of publicity/promotional materials. While existing one-dimensional barcodes can only store numeric information of around 20 characters, QR codes can store up to 7,089 numbers, up to 4,296 characters (ASCII), up to 2,953 bytes in binary (8-bit), and up to 1,817 Chinese characters. It has superior recognition speed, recognition rate, and resilience than general barcodes. While barcodes are mainly used for calculation, inventory management, and product identification, QR codes are widely used as marketing, promotion, and PR tools.

In addition, exclusive external terminals that can read conventional barcodes can only be owned by product sellers, making it impossible for consumers to use barcodes to identify information. However, in the case of QR codes, consumers can directly identify product information with a smartphone. . After downloading the free QR code scanning application, smartphone users can easily obtain various information by simply scanning QR codes posted on billboards, publicity papers, posters, magazines, and the Internet with their smartphones.

The first processor 160 generates each QR code representing each state information, stores each QR code in the first memory 150, and stores each QR code in the first display 140. ) can be displayed on the screen of the part. Here, each of the QR codes may be switched and displayed on the screen according to the generated order.

When connected to the first sensor 200 through the AUX cable 300, the first processor 160 may activate the first sensor 200 and deactivate the second sensor 120.

Here, the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 may have different sensing level ranges.

Accordingly, the first processor 160 receives a sensing result of the inside of the area 3 from the activated first sensor 200 at a predetermined period, and based on the sensing result received at each period, the logistics distribution It is possible to create status information of each.

Also, the first processor 160 may generate each QR code representing each state information and display each QR code on the first display unit 140 in a preset manner.

In addition, the first processor 160 generates a corresponding QR code based only on a sensing result received from one sensor activated among the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 to display the first display It can be displayed on the part 140.

Here, the QR code generated based on any one of the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 may be accumulated and generated according to the state information that changes within a preset unit count.

In addition, when the first processor 160 is paired with the external terminal 20 through the first short-range communication unit 111, the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 are configured based on the first short-range communication. ), it is possible to transmit status information based on the sensing result of any one of activated to the external terminal 20 in real time.

When the external terminal 20 is paired, the first processor 160 may transmit the status information to the external terminal 20 in real time, but stop generating a QR code for the status information.

Here, when pairing with the external terminal 20 is released, the first processor 160 may resume generating a QR code on the first display unit 140 .

In addition, the first processor 160 may turn off the screen of the first display unit 140 while the operation of generating the QR code is stopped, or retrieve the QR code that was displayed at the point of time when the operation of generating the QR code is stopped. It can be displayed while the generating operation of the QR code is stopped.

In addition, the first processor 160 may display a QR code representing address information of a website providing the logistics status management service on the first display unit 140 .

Here, a QR code indicating address information may be fixedly displayed on the first display unit 140 .

Alternatively, the QR code indicating address information may be attached in the form of a sticker to one side of the outer side of the area 3 where the logistics of the delivery vehicle 2 is loaded.

Next, the external terminal 20 will be described based on FIG. 4 .

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

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 processor 250 . Here, the external terminal 20 may include fewer or more components than those shown in FIG. 4 .

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 server 30 or the external terminal 20 and one or more modules enabling wireless communication between an external server (not shown). Also, the second communication unit 210 may include one or more modules that connect the external terminal 20 to one or more networks.

In addition, the second communication unit 210 may further include a second short-range communication unit 211 that performs Bluetooth ^TM Low Energy communication with the device 10 .

The second input unit 220 is for inputting video information (or signals), audio information (or signals), data, or information input from a user. For inputting video information, the external terminal 20 is the front or At least one camera 221 may be provided on the rear side.

Here, the camera 221 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 photographing 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 camera 221 provided in the external terminal 20 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the camera 221 forming the matrix structure in this way, the external terminal 20 has various angles or focal points. A plurality of image information having may be input.

In addition, the camera 221 may be arranged in a stereo structure to acquire left and right images for realizing a stereoscopic image.

Also, the camera 221 may capture an image or video according to a user's manipulation. Here, the 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 a 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. You can control it.

The second input unit 220 is a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the external terminal 20, a dome switch, or a jog wheel). , jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, soft key, or visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It can be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on. On the other hand, the virtual key or visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic (graphic), text (text), icon (icon), video (video) or these may be made of a combination of

The second display unit 230 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutual layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the external terminal 20 and the user and an output interface between the external terminal 20 and the user.

When the 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. 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 (applications) running 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 (not shown) through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions of the external terminal 20 (eg, incoming call, outgoing function, message reception, and outgoing function). 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 processor 250. can be driven

The second processor 250 may control general operations of the external terminal 20 in addition to operations related to the application program. The second processor 250 provides or processes appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the second memory 240. can do.

In addition, the second processor 250 may control at least some of the components discussed in conjunction with FIG. 4 in order to drive an application program stored in the second memory 240 . Furthermore, the second processor 250 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the external terminal 20 to drive the application program.

Next, when the server 30 receives the QR code photographed through the camera 221 from the external terminal 20, the server 30 recognizes the state information of the item included in the QR code, and the QR code Based on the received time information and the status information, a new QR code can be generated and transmitted to the external terminal 20.

The server 30 is based on all kinds of handhelds that can be connected to the web server through a network, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, and the like. It may include a wireless communication device, and includes a personal computer (eg, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, etc.), a workstation, a PDA, a web pad, etc. It could be one.

Next, the external server (not shown) may be a device that needs to receive status information within a delivery vehicle, such as a server that integrates and manages logistics, a server of a manufacturer that sends logistics, and a customer server that receives logistics.

Alternatively, the external server (not shown) may be a device that provides download of an application for providing a distribution status management service.

Here, the external server (not shown) is any type of handheld that can be connected to the web server through a network, such as a mobile phone, smart phone, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), tablet PC, etc. -based wireless communication devices, including personal computers (for example, desktop computers, notebook computers, etc.), workstations, PDAs, web pads, etc., equipped with memory means and equipped with microprocessors to provide digital computing capabilities. It could be one of your devices.

Next, the communication network 40 may transmit and receive various information between the device 10, the external terminal 20, the server 30, and an external server (not shown). 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), etc. A wired communication method such as a wireless communication method or 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 methods presented above, and may include all types of communication methods that are widely known or will be developed in the future in addition to the above-described communication methods.

5 is a flow diagram according to one embodiment of a system 1 for providing logistics status management service according to the present invention.

The device 10 may determine whether the main body 100 and the first sensor 200 are connected (S501).

As a result of the determination, when the main body 100 and the first sensor 200 are connected, the device 10 may obtain a sensing result from the first sensor 200 (S502).

Specifically, the device 10 includes at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, and location inside the area 3 where the logistics of the delivery vehicle 2 sensed by the first sensor 200. It is possible to obtain the sensing result including (S502).

Thereafter, the device 10 may generate status information of the distribution according to the sensing result, and generate and display a QR code representing the generated status information of the distribution (S503).

The external terminal 20 may photograph the QR code through the camera 221 (S504) and transmit the photographed QR code to the server 30 (S505).

When the QR code photographed by the camera is received from the external terminal 20, the server 30 may recognize status information of logistics included in the QR code (S506).

The server 30 may generate a new QR code based on the time at which the QR code is received and the status information (S507).

Specifically, the QR code may represent state information generated based on a sensing result received from the first sensor 200 from the time the device 10 is operated.

Therefore, the server 30 checks the time at which the QR code is received, and generates the new QR code based on the status information generated thereafter based on the time among the status information of logistics included in the QR code. can do.

The server 30 may transmit the new QR code to the external terminal 20 (S508).

5 describes that steps S501 to S508 are sequentially executed, but this is merely an example of the technical idea of this embodiment, and those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs will Since it will be possible to change and execute the order described in FIG. 5 without departing from the essential characteristics or to execute one or more of steps S501 to S508 in parallel, it will be possible to apply various modifications and variations, so FIG. 5 is shown in a time-series order. It is not limited.

6 is a flowchart of the operation of the first processor 160 for providing a distribution status management service according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the operation of the first processor 160 may be performed by the device 10 .

When connected to the first sensor 200, the first processor 160 may activate the first sensor 200 (S601).

Specifically, when the first processor 160 is connected to the first sensor 200 through the AUX cable 300, the first sensor 200 is activated and the second sensor 120 is deactivated. can

Here, the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 may have different sensing level ranges. The first sensor 200 may have a sensing range optimized for the logistics management.

The first processor 160 may receive a sensing result of the inside of the region 3 from the activated first sensor 200 at predetermined intervals (S602).

The first processor 160 may generate state information of the logistics, respectively, based on the sensing result received for each period (S603).

The first processor 160 may generate each QR code representing each state information (S604).

The first processor 160 may display each QR code on the first display unit 140 in a preset manner (S605).

That is, the first processor 160 generates a corresponding QR code based only on a sensing result received from any one activated sensor among the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 to display the first display It can be displayed on the part 140.

In addition, the QR code generated based on any one of the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 may be accumulated and generated according to the state information that changes within a preset unit count.

Here, the first processor 160 may display a QR code representing address information of a website providing the logistics status management service on the first display unit 140 . The QR code indicating the address information may be fixedly displayed on the first display unit 140 .

When paired with the external terminal 20, the first processor 160 may transmit state information based on a sensing result of the first sensor 200 to the external terminal 20 in real time based on short-range communication (S606). .

Here, the first processor 160 may pair with the external terminal 20 through the first short-range communication unit 111 that performs Bluetooth ^TM Low Energy communication with the external terminal 20 .

Specifically, when the first processor 160 is paired with the external terminal 20 through the first short-range communication unit 111, the first sensor 200 and the second sensor 120 are selected based on the short-range communication. State information based on any one activated sensing result may be transmitted to the external terminal 20 in real time.

When the external terminal 20 is paired, the first processor 160 may transmit the status information to the external terminal 20 in real time, but stop generating a QR code for the status information (S607 ).

Here, the first processor 160 turns off the screen of the first display unit 140 while the operation of generating the QR code is stopped, or retrieves the QR code displayed at the point of time when the operation of generating the QR code is stopped. It can be displayed while the generating operation of the QR code is stopped.

When pairing with the external terminal 20 is released, the first processor 160 may resume generating a QR code on the first display unit 140 (S608).

6 describes that steps S601 to S608 are sequentially executed, but this is merely an example of the technical idea of this embodiment, and those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs will Since it will be possible to change and execute the order described in FIG. 6 without departing from the essential characteristics or to execute one or more steps of steps S601 to S608 in parallel, it will be possible to apply various modifications and variations, so FIG. 6 is shown in a time-series order. It is not limited.

The method according to the present invention described above may be implemented as a program (or application) to be executed in combination with a server, which is hardware, and stored in a medium.

The aforementioned program is C, C++, JAVA, machine language, etc. It may include a code coded in a computer language of. These codes may include functional codes related to functions defining necessary functions for executing the methods, and include control codes related to execution procedures necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the functions according to a predetermined procedure. can do. In addition, these codes may further include memory reference related codes for which location (address address) of the computer's internal or external memory should be referenced for additional information or media required for the computer's processor to execute the functions. there is. In addition, when the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other remote computer or server in order to execute the functions, the code uses the computer's communication module to determine how to communicate with any other remote computer or server. It may further include communication-related codes for whether to communicate, what kind of information or media to transmit/receive during communication, and the like.

Steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, implemented in a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. A software module may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any form of computer readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention pertains.

Although the 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 be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

10: device
100: body
200: first sensor
300: AUX cable
20: external terminal
30: server
40: communication network

Claims (7)

In the device for providing a QR code-based logistics management service,
A main body that is detachable to the outside of the area where the logistics of the delivery vehicle are loaded; and
At least one first sensor installed inside the region and sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illuminance, inclination, impact, and position inside the region;
the body,
display unit;
a short-range communication unit that performs short-range communication with an external terminal;
at least one second sensor for sensing at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, impact, and location outside the region; and
When connected to the first sensor, the first sensor is activated, the second sensor is deactivated, and a sensing result of the inside of the area is received from the activated first sensor at predetermined intervals, and received at each interval Based on the sensing result, a processor that generates status information of the distribution, generates each QR code representing each status information, and displays each QR code on the display unit in a preset manner; including,
the processor,
When paired with the external terminal through the short-range communication unit, stopping the operation of generating a QR code for the status information,
When the pairing with the external terminal is released, the device resumes the operation of generating a QR code on the display unit. According to claim 1,
the processor,
While the generating operation of the QR code is stopped, the screen of the display unit is turned off, or the QR code displayed at the time when the generating operation of the QR code is stopped is displayed while the generating operation of the QR code is stopped. According to claim 1,
The first sensor and the second sensor have different sensing ranges (Sensitivity level range). According to claim 1,
the processor,
Based on only the sensing result received from any one of the first sensor and the second sensor activated, the device generates a corresponding QR code and displays it on the display unit. According to claim 1,
The QR code generated based on any one of the first sensor and the second sensor is accumulated and generated according to the state information that changes within a preset unit count. According to claim 1,
The processor displays a QR code representing address information of a website providing the logistics status management service on the display unit,
The QR code representing the address information is fixedly displayed on the display unit. In a system that provides a QR code-based logistics management service,
A device that senses at least one of temperature, acceleration, humidity, illumination, inclination, shock, and position inside the area where the logistics of the delivery vehicle is loaded, and generates and displays a QR code according to the sensing result;
An external terminal for photographing the QR code through a camera; and
When the QR code photographed through the camera is received from the external terminal, status information of logistics included in the QR code is recognized, and a new QR code is generated based on the time at which the QR code is received and the status information. A server that generates and transmits the data to the external terminal;
The device,
When paired with the external terminal through the short-range communication unit of the device, transmit the status information to the external terminal in real time, stop generating a QR code for the status information,
When the pairing with the external terminal is released, the system resumes the operation of generating a QR code on the display unit of the device.

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