TW201643807A - Method for managing roll storage area and system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for managing roll storage area and a system using the same are provided. In the method for managing roll storage area, at first, rolls are provided. The roll has a RFID tag storing roll information including storage position information and state information. Thereafter, a logic operation is performed to provide a corresponding operation interface to a user for operating, and to write instant information into the RFID tag to update the roll information and save the updated roll information. The system for managing roll storage area includes a plurality of RFID tags and a computer device. The computer device is used to read information of the RFID tag and generate a corresponding interface for user operating to update information of the RFID tag accordingly.

Description

Roll storage area management method and system

The invention relates to a roll storage area management method and system, in particular to a roll storage area management method and system using a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.

Since Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags have the advantages of large storage capacity, long detection distance, and repeatable reading and writing, RFID tags have been widely used in commercial activities. For example, logistics operators apply RFID tags to the tracking management of goods to control the status and location of goods.

In order to control the roll of the roll factory, there are already operators using RFID tags to control the roll factory to replace the judgment of the traditional personnel, thereby improving the work efficiency of the roll factory. Although the current method of controlling the roll factory allows the operator to complete the complete operation of the lifting, grinding, testing, etc. in the control room, it can only solve the problem of grinding machine automation. The benefits of automation for roll storage management operations are still quite limited.

Therefore, there is a need for a roll storage management method and system to assist in the automation of roll storage management operations.

One aspect of the present invention provides a method and system for managing a roll storage area, which can utilize an RFID tag of a roll, a bearing case, a storage rack, and a storage area to logically generate an operation interface corresponding to the next action through a computer device. To help automate the management of roll storage areas.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the method of managing a roll storage area, at least one roll is first provided, wherein the at least one roll has at least one RFID tag, and the at least one RFID tag stores at least one roll information of the at least one roll . The at least one roll information includes storage information and status information. Then, a logical operation is performed to generate a corresponding operation interface for the user to operate according to the at least one roll information, and after the user operates, write at least one instant information to the RFID tag to update the roll information. Next, store the updated roll information.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the roll reservoir management system includes a plurality of RFID tags and computer devices. The RFID tag is disposed on a plurality of rolls, a plurality of bearing housings, a plurality of storage areas, and a plurality of storage shelves. The computer device includes an RFID reader, an information processing module, and an RFID writer. The RFID reader is used to read information of one of the target tags in the aforementioned RFID tag. The information processing module is configured to generate a corresponding operation interface for the user to operate according to the information of the target tag, and generate real-time information after the user operates. The RFID writer is used to write real-time information to the target tag to update the information of the target tag.

100‧‧‧ Roll Factory

110‧‧‧Data Server

120‧‧‧Network System

130‧‧‧Fixed computer equipment

140‧‧‧Handheld computer equipment

300‧‧‧ Roller storage area management method

310-330‧‧‧Steps

400‧‧‧ Roller storage area management method

410-450‧‧‧Steps

500‧‧‧ Roller storage area management method

510-540‧‧‧Steps

AINT‧‧‧ raw assembly interface

BDA‧‧‧ bearing box display area

EMP1, EMP2‧‧‧ empty space to be selected

IDR‧‧‧RFID reader

IDT‧‧‧Target Label

IDP‧‧‧Information Processing Module

IDW‧‧‧RFID Writer

RDA1, RDA2‧‧‧ Roll display area

SINT‧‧‧Storage operation interface

SDA‧‧‧ Roller storage display area

T1621-T1628‧‧‧ Roll number

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood. The description of the drawings is as follows: FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a roll factory according to an embodiment of the present invention. .

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a computer device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart showing a method for calculating a blast furnace charge rate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4a is a schematic flow chart showing a method for managing a roll storage area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4b-4f are schematic diagrams showing the operation interface corresponding to the roll storage area management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5a is a schematic flow chart showing a method for managing a roll storage area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5b-5c are schematic diagrams showing the operation interface corresponding to the roll storage area management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 6a-6b] is a schematic view showing an operation interface corresponding to the roll storage area management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a roll factory 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Roll factory 100 applies the embodiment of the present invention Roll storage area management method and system. The roll factory 100 includes a data server 110, a network system 120, a plurality of stationary computer devices 130, and a plurality of work areas A1-A6. These work areas include a rolling zone A1, an assembly disassembly zone A2, a roll grinding inspection zone A3, a use roll storage zone A4, a new roll storage zone A5, and a scrap roll storage zone A6. In an embodiment of the invention, in addition to the stationary computer device 130, the handheld computer device 140 can be utilized in the roll factory 100.

The roll storage area management system of the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of A line of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and the aforementioned computer devices 130 and/or 140. The RFID tags are disposed on the rolls, bearing boxes, storage racks and storage areas of the working areas A1-A6 in the roll factory 100 for the fixed computer device 130 or the handheld computer device 140 to read the rolls, the bearing boxes, the storage racks. And related information of the storage area, and carrying out the roll storage area management method of the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, computer devices 130 and 140 include RFID reading IDR, information processing module IDP, and RFID writer IDW. The RFID reader IDR is used to read the information of the target tag IDT to transmit the information of the target tag IDT to the information processing module IDP for processing. Taking the handheld computer device 140 as an example, the RFID reader IDR is disposed in the handheld computer device 140. Taking the fixed computer device 130 as an example, the RFID reader IDR can be set at each different setting point SP of the working area to facilitate reading the information of the target tag IDT.

The information processing module IDP is used to fund the target tag IDT. The corresponding operation interface is provided for the user to operate and is operated by the user. Then generate instant information. The RFID writer IDW is used to write the instant information to the target tag IDT to update the information of the target tag IDT. After the information is updated, the computer devices 130 and 140 can transmit the information back to the data server 110 via the network 120 to synchronously update the data in the server.

In an embodiment of the invention, computer devices 130 and 140 are rooted According to the information in the RFID tag and the operation behavior of the user, the operation that the user wants to perform is logically determined to provide a suitable operation interface to the user, thereby helping the user to manage the roll storage area.

For example, the roll storage area management method 300 shown in FIG. First, step 310 is performed to provide a roll with an RFID tag. The RFID tag of this roll stores information about this roll, such as this roll storage information and status information. In other embodiments of the invention, more information may be included, such as roll diameter information, applicable steel type information, and the like. Next, step 320 is performed to perform logical operations using computer devices 130 and/or 140. The logic operation generates a corresponding operation interface for the user to operate according to the roll information, and after the user operates, writes the corresponding instant information to the roll RFID tag to update the roll information. Step 330 is then performed to utilize the RFID tag to store the updated roll information.

Since the logical operation of the embodiment of the present invention corresponds to multiple states In the following, a plurality of embodiments will be described. It is to be understood that the embodiments are not intended to limit the embodiments of the invention.

Please refer to FIG. 4a-4f at the same time, and FIG. 4a illustrates the present invention. The schematic diagram of the roll storage area management method 400 of the embodiment, and FIGS. 4b-4f illustrate the corresponding method of the roll storage area management method 400 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram of the operational interface provided. The roll reservoir management method 400 of the present embodiment corresponds to the pairing and assembly process of the rolls to be dispensed (for example, using the rolls in the roll reservoir A4).

In the roll storage management method 400, the first step is performed. 410, using a computer device (such as the handheld computer device 130) to read the RFID tag of the first roll, so that the roll number T1627 of the first roll is displayed on the first roll display area RDA1 of the assembly operation interface AINT, as shown in FIG. 4b. Shown. In this embodiment, when the handheld computer device 130 reads the unmatched first roll, it is convenient to generate the assembly operation interface AINT on the handheld computer device 130, and display the number of the first roll on the upper roller. The first roll is displayed on the area RDA1. If the user wants to change the roll position to the lower roll, the user can click on the second roll display area RDA2 so that the number of the first roll is displayed on the second roll display area RDA2.

Then, step 420 is performed to read by using a computer device. The RFID tag of the second roll is such that the roll number T1623 of the second roll is displayed on the first roll display area RDA2 of the assembly operation interface AINT as shown in Fig. 4c. In step 420, the first roll and the second roll have correspondingly set the roll position, so the assembly operation interface AINT displays the "pairing" option for the user to decide whether to match the first roll and the second roll in the current state.

When the user decides to pair the first roll and the second roll, and points After hitting the "matching" option, step 430 is performed to update the status of the first roll and the second roll, and the updated status information is written to the RFID tags of the first roll and the second roll to store the updated Status information.

In an embodiment of the invention, when the user selects the roll When the rolls are paired, the electronic device can judge according to the roll information that the rolls have been paired and control the assembly operation interface AINT to display the "dissolution" option for the user to release the matching rolls, as shown in Fig. 4d. If the user clicks on the "Dissolve" option, the computer device will also update the status of the roll to the status to be assigned and write it to the RFID tag of the roll.

Next, proceed to step 440 to read the RFID tag of the bearing housing. To sign, the bearing box number of the bearing housing is displayed on the bearing housing display area BDA of the assembly operation interface AINT, and the "assembly" option is displayed, as shown in Figure 4e. In this embodiment, after the pairing of the rolls is completed, the user can read the RFID tag of the bearing set to be assembled by using the computer device, so that the number of the bearing set can be displayed on the bearing box display area BDA. Since the four bearing housings in the bearing housing set are paired in pairs, when the user reads the RFID of any one of the four bearing housings, the computer device can automatically display the bearing box number in all the bearing housings. Display area on BDA. In order to facilitate the user to understand the corresponding relationship between the bearing housing and the roll, the bearing box display area BDA is adjacent to the corresponding roll display area.

When the user decides to assemble and clicks the "Assemble" option, Step 450 is performed to update the status of the first roll and the second roll, and the updated status information is written to the RFID tags of the first roll and the second roll to store the updated status information. At the same time, the user can assemble the paired first roll and the second roll to the corresponding bearing housing to complete the roll assembly process.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the bearing box selected by the user is in an assembled state, the electronic device can be stored in the RFID according to the bearing box information. In order to determine that the bearing housing has been assembled, and to control the assembly operation interface AINT to display the "disassembly" option for the user to unassemble the first roll and the second roll, as shown in Figure 4f. If the user clicks on the "Disassemble" option, the computer device will also update the status of the roll to the state to be assembled and write it to the RFID tag of the roll.

It can be seen from the above description that the roll storage area tube of the embodiment of the present invention The method 400 can improve the procedure for the user to assemble the rolls. The user can successfully update the roll assembly information and upload it to the data server 110 without complicated click and input operations. It is worth mentioning that, since the storage areas of the embodiment can be arranged by different numbers, the roll storage area management method 400 can also determine whether the rolls are to be dispensed through the storage area information of the rolls. For example, in steps 410 and 420, it is judged whether or not the roll is in the roll storage area A4 by the reservoir information of the roll, and it is judged whether it is the roll to be dispensed.

Please refer to FIG. 5a-5c at the same time, and FIG. 5a illustrates the invention according to the present invention. The flow diagram of the roll storage area management method 500 of the embodiment, and FIGS. 5b-5c are schematic diagrams of the operation interface corresponding to the roll storage area management method 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The roll storage area management method 500 of the present embodiment corresponds to the flow of the roll storage movement.

In the roll storage management method 500, the first step is performed. 510. The RFID tag of the roll to be moved is read by a computer device. Next, step 520 is performed to read the RFID tag of the storage rack on which the roll is to be placed by using the computer device, so as to display the storage frame number and the storage information thereof on the roll storage display area SDA of the storage operation interface SINT, as shown in FIG. 5b. As shown, the rolls No. T1627, T1623 and T1621 have placed the storage position P03 Full, and the storage position P02 is placed in the rolls No. T1625 and T1629, and the storage position P03 is placed in the roll No. T1622.

The storage information displayed by the storage operation interface SINT includes The empty storage location information to be selected, such as the empty storage locations EMP1 and EMP2, for the user to select the location to be stored. Then, when the user selects the location to be stored, for example, the empty storage location EMP1, step 530 is performed, so that the to-be-selected empty storage location EMP1 displays the number T1628 of the roll to be stored and the "storage" option, such as Figure 5c shows. Then, when the user decides to deposit and clicks the "storage" option, step 540 is performed to load the roll of the number T1628 into the empty storage location EMP1, and update the roll of the number T1628 according to the information of the empty storage position EMP1. Storage information and information on storage area and storage rack RFID tags. At the same time, the user can put the roll of No. T1628 into the corresponding storage position through the carrying device to complete the roll storage process.

In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, it can also be used. After clicking the candidate empty storage location, step 540 is directly performed to update the information, and step 530 is not required to ensure the correctness of the storage.

It can be seen from the above description that the roll storage area tube of the embodiment of the present invention The method 500 can improve the procedure for the user to store the rolls. The user can successfully update the roll storage change information and upload it to the data server 110 without complicated click and input operations.

In addition, for the operation of the roll to move out of the work area, its series Similar to the roll storage management method 500, but there is no need to read the shelf information. For example, for the roll grinding detection zone A3, when the user wants to remove the roll in the roll grinding detection zone A3, the electronic device can be used to read the roll to be removed. The RFID tag of the roller is provided to provide a grinding operation interface GINT for the grinding detection zone A3, as shown in Figures 6a-6b. The grinding operation interface GINT shows that the storage rack of the grinding zone stores the rolls of the roll numbers T1623, T1625, T1629, T1626, and provides a "lift off" option for the user to click. When the user clicks the "lift off" option, the electronic device updates the information in the roll and the storage rack RFID accordingly. At the same time, the user can use the handling device to lift the roller to complete the flow of the roll storage movement.

In summary, the roll storage area management of the embodiment of the present invention is as described above. The method can provide a corresponding user interface for the user to apply to the information stored in the RFID tag. For example, according to information such as the storage information of the roll, the grinding state, and the like, the following possible operation items are determined, and a suitable user interface is provided for the user to operate accordingly, so that the user does not need to use complicated clicks and By inputting the operation, the information of the rolls, bearing housings, storage racks and storage areas can be successfully updated to help automate the management of the roll storage area.

It is worth mentioning that the roller storage area management unit of the above embodiment The method can be applied to a variety of different work areas. For example, in the assembly disassembly area, the interface of the roll hanging or hanging can be displayed for the user to operate according to the empty storage information in the storage rack and/or the storage information of the roll. For another example, in the rolling zone, the interface of the roll hanging into the bearing housing can be displayed for the user to operate according to the empty storage information in the storage rack and/or the storage information of the roll and the grinding information.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above in several embodiments, it is not In order to define the invention, it is possible to make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is therefore defined by the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (10)

A roll storage management method comprising: providing at least one roll, wherein the at least one roll has at least one RFID tag, the at least one RFID tag storing at least one roll information of the at least one roll, the at least one roll information comprising a storage position Information and a status information; performing a logic operation to generate a corresponding operation interface for the user to operate according to the at least one roll information, and after the user operates, writing at least one instant message to the at least one roll At least one RFID tag to update the at least one roll information; and storing the updated at least one roll information. The roll storage management method of claim 1, wherein the at least one roll comprises a first roll and a second roll, the logic operation comprising: reading the RFID tag of the first roll to One of the roll numbers of the first roll is displayed on one of the first roll display areas of the assembly operation interface; the RFID tag of the first roll is read to display the roll number of the second roll on the assembly operation interface And displaying the state information of the first roll and the state information of the second roll to a state to be assembled. The roll storage management method of claim 2, wherein the logical operation further comprises: reading an RFID tag of one of the bearing housings of one of the bearing housing sets to display the bearing housing number of the bearing housing One of the assembly operation interfaces is on the bearing housing display area, wherein the bearing housing display area is adjacent to the first roll display area or the second roll display area; when it is decided to assemble the first roll and the second roll to the bearing case After the group, the status information of the first roll and the status information of the second roll are updated to an assembled state. The roll storage management method of claim 3, wherein the logical operation further comprises: when determining to assemble the first roll and the second roll to the bearing set, the storage of the first roll The bit information and the storage information of the second roll are updated to the storage information corresponding to the rolling zone. The roll storage management method of claim 1, wherein the logical operation comprises: reading the RFID tag of a roll; reading an RFID tag of a roll storage shelf for a roll storage display area Displaying a storage rack number of the roll storage rack, the roll storage rack has a plurality of storage location information, wherein the storage location information includes at least one candidate empty storage location information for the user to select; according to the selected The empty storage location information is updated to update the roll information of the roll. The roll storage management method of claim 1, wherein the at least one roll comprises a first roll and a second roll, and the first roll and the second roll are disposed in a bearing housing set, The logical operation includes: reading the RFID tag of the first roll or the second roll, or reading an RFID tag of one of the bearing housings of the bearing set to provide a disassembly operation interface; and when deciding to After the first roll and the second roll are disassembled from the bearing set, the state information of the first roll and the state information of the second roll are updated to an unassembled state. A roll storage area management system comprising: a plurality of RFID tags disposed on a plurality of rolls, a plurality of bearing boxes, a plurality of storage areas and a plurality of storage shelves; and a computer device comprising: an RFID reader, The information processing module is configured to generate a corresponding operation interface for the user to operate according to the information of the target label, and generate an instant information after the user operates. And an RFID writer for writing the instant information to the target tag to update the information of the target tag. The roll storage management system of claim 7, wherein the target tag is an RFID tag disposed on one of the rolls. The roll storage management system of claim 7, wherein the computer device is a smart phone or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The roll storage management system of claim 7, wherein the storage racks are located in the storage areas and include a plurality of storage locations for storing the rolls.