TW201828173A - Device and method for logistics management - Google Patents

Abstract

A logistics management device includes an image capturing unit, an information processing device and a server. The image capturing unit shoots a cargo combination in multiple directions to obtain a plurality of shipment images. Each shipment image has a photo of the pallet and a photo of the cargo. A first signal transmitter is disposed in the pallet, and used for transmitting a first wireless signal. The information processing device receives the shipment image from the image capturing unit, obtains a first identifier according to the first wireless signal, and outputs the shipment images and the first identifier to the server. The server performs a 3D image based on the shipment images, and combines the 3D image and a text message having a first unique code by using an encryption technology to from a file. The first unique code is sourced from the first identifier. Therefore, the cargo can be verified depending on the file.

Description

Logistics management equipment and methods

The present invention relates to a cargo management device, and more particularly to a logistics management device and method.

With the development of the Internet, many commercial activities are done through the Internet. For example, in the transaction of goods, the buyer and the seller can directly contact the type and quantity of goods required by the network, and after confirming the transaction, the goods are transported to the buyer by the logistics carrier.

Usually, after the goods are delivered by the delivery personnel to the receiving end, the inspection personnel can only check whether the goods are opened or damaged by naked eyes or touch, and then confirm the receipt of the documents. However, these methods are not effective in finding that the goods are opened and repackaged.

In one embodiment, a logistics management device includes at least one image capture unit, an information processing device, and a server. The information processing device communicates with the image capturing unit. The information processing device includes: a first signal receiver, a first processing unit, and a first communication module. The first processing unit is electrically connected to the first signal receiver and the first communication module.

The image capture unit captures a combination of goods at multiple angles to obtain multiple shipment images of different viewing angles. The cargo combination includes a pallet and a cargo carried on the pallet. The pallet has a carrier body and a first signal transmitter fixed on the carrier body, and the first signal transmitter sends a first wireless signal. . The shipment image contains an image of the pallet and an image of the goods. The first signal receiver receives the first wireless signal. The first processing unit receives the shipment image from the image capturing unit, and obtains a first identification code according to the first wireless signal. The first communication module outputs the shipment image and the first identification code. The server receives the shipment image and the first identification code, performs 3D modeling on the shipment image to generate a stereo image, and integrates a text message and at least one image into a file by using an encryption technology. At least one image includes the stereo image. The text message includes a first exclusive code, and the first exclusive code is derived from the first identification code.

In an embodiment, a logistics management method includes: capturing a combination of goods at multiple angles to obtain a plurality of shipment images of different viewing angles; receiving a first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter; and according to the first wireless signal Obtaining a first identification code; performing 3D modeling on the shipment image to generate a stereoscopic image; and integrating a text message and at least one image into a file by using an encryption technology. The at least one image includes the stereoscopic image, the text message includes a first exclusive code, and the first exclusive code is derived from the first identification code. The cargo assembly includes a pallet and cargo carried on the pallet, and the pallet has a carrier body and a first signal transmitter fixed to the carrier body. Each shipment image contains an image of the pallet and an image of the shipment.

In summary, a logistics management apparatus and method according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention provides an encrypted file having an exclusive code (and related information of goods) of an image combined with a cargo combination at a shipping stage for correlation Personnel (eg, shipping personnel, shipping personnel, or inspection personnel, etc.) track and/or manage the combination of goods at various stages of logistics and distribution to ensure the integrity of the combination.

The terms "first", "second", "third" and "fourth" are used to distinguish the elements referred to, rather than to rank or limit the differences between the elements indicated. It is also not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the logistics management device 10 is adapted to track and/or manage one or more cargo combinations 200 at various stages of the logistics distribution. Among them, the logistics distribution procedure may include a shipping phase, a shipping phase, and a receiving phase. The shipping phase means that the cargo combination 200 originally stored on the shipping end is ready to leave the shipping terminal. The shipping phase refers to the shipping process between the goods assembly 200 leaving the shipping end and arriving at the receiving end. The receiving phase refers to the acceptance process carried out by the combination of goods 200 to the receiving end.

For clarity of description, the following description is made with a combination of goods 200. The cargo assembly 200 includes a pallet 210 and cargo 230, and the cargo 230 is carried on the pallet 210. In some embodiments, the pallet 210 and the cargo 230 thereon are packaged in one piece through a fixture (eg, a drawstring or film, etc.), that is, the cargo 230 is secured to the pallet 210 by fasteners.

The pallet 210 has a carrier body 212 and a signal transmitter (hereinafter referred to as a first signal transmitter 214). The first signal transmitter 214 is disposed on the carrier body 212. In some embodiments, the first signal transmitter 214 can be embedded in the carrier body 212 or fixed to the surface of the carrier body 212 by snapping, bonding, locking, or the like. In other words, the first signal transmitter 214 can be detachably or non-removably fixed to the carrier body 212.

In some embodiments, the first signal transmitter 214 can be disposed at any position of the carrier board 212 as long as the bearing function of the carrier board 212 is not affected. In some embodiments, the first signal emitter 214 can be disposed at a location (eg, a lower surface, etc.) where the carrier plate 212 is substantially invisible.

The first signal transmitter 214 can send a first wireless signal, and the first wireless signal carries an identification code (hereinafter referred to as a first identification code) unique to the first signal transmitter 214. And, the first identification code can be a fixed code or a dynamic code. The fixed code may be, for example, a unique identification (UID) of the first signal transmitter 214, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the first signal transmitter 214 is a short-range wireless transmitter, for example, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Wireless transmitters for short-range communication technologies such as BLE Mesh, Wi-Fi Mesh, Z-Wave, and NFC. In an embodiment, the first signal transmitter 214 can actively transmit the first wireless signal in a broadcast manner. In another embodiment, the first signal transmitter 214 can passively emit the first wireless signal in an inductively enabled manner.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the logistics management device 10 includes a cargo shipping device 100 and a server 420. The cargo shipping device 100 includes an image capturing unit 110 and an information processing device 120. The information processing device 120 is electrically connected to the image capturing unit 110. Here, the cargo shipping device 100 is located at the shipping end. The server 420 can set the shipping end, the receiving end or the cloud outside the shipping end and the receiving end.

The information processing device 120 includes a signal receiver (hereinafter referred to as a first signal receiver 121), a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a first processing unit 122), and a communication module (hereinafter referred to as a first communication module 123). . The first processing unit 122 is electrically connected to the first signal receiver 121, the first communication module 123, and the at least one image capturing unit 110. The first communication module 123 can be communicatively coupled to a network 410 for connection to the server 420. In some embodiments, the network 410 can be an internet or a regional network.

In an embodiment, in the shipping phase, the shipping personnel at the shipping end can use the cargo shipping device 100 to generate image information and text messages of the cargo combination 200 and upload the image information and text messages of the generated cargo combination 200. To the server 420, the cargo assembly 200 is then allowed to ship for shipment. Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4, the image capturing unit 110 captures the cargo combination 200 at multiple angles to obtain a plurality of shipment images of different viewing angles (step S901). Each shipment image includes an image of the pallet 210 (hereinafter referred to as a pallet image) and an image of the cargo 230 (hereinafter referred to as a cargo image). Here, the image capturing unit 110 is a two-dimensional image capturing device, so that the captured shipping image is a two-dimensional image.

The first signal receiver 121 is configured to receive the first wireless signal transmitted by the first signal transmitter 214 (step S902). In some embodiments, the first signal receiver 121 can be a short-range wireless receiver, for example, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Wireless receivers for short-range communication technologies such as BLE Mesh, Wi-Fi Mesh, Z-Wave, and NFC. In other words, the first signal receiver 121 can communicate with the first signal transmitter 214, that is, a short-range communication network, such as a regional network, is formed between the two. In some embodiments, the first signal receiver 121 and the first signal transmitter 214 can support the same or matching communication technology.

The first processing unit 122 receives the first wireless signal via the first signal receiver 121 (step S902), and obtains the first identification code according to the first wireless signal (step S903).

Moreover, the first processing unit 122 receives the shipment image from the image capturing unit 110 via a wired or wireless connection (step S904).

Then, the first communication module 123 transmits the shipment image and the first identification code to the server 420. In other words, the first processing unit 122 controls the first communication module 123 to transmit a packet with the shipment image and the first identification code to the server 420 via the network 410. In some embodiments, the first communication module 123 can be a long-range wireless communicator, such as a wireless transceiver supporting at least one communication technology such as Ethernet, wireless fidelity, mobile communication, satellite communication, and the like. In some embodiments, the cargo shipping device 100 can further include a user interface. Before the transmission, the first processing unit 122 first displays the received shipping image on the user interface for the shipping personnel to confirm each shipping image. Moreover, after confirming that there is no problem in each shipment image (for example, having sufficient sharpness and/or the image required therein is complete), the first processing unit 122 controls the first communication module 123 to output the shipment image. And the first identification code is given to the server 420.

The server 420 receives the first identification code and the shipment image from the cargo shipping device 100, and after obtaining the first identification code and the shipment image, generates a stereoscopic image 530 by using a 3D modeling technique (step S905). Then, the server 420 integrates the text message 520 including the first exclusive code 521 and the stereo image 530 into a file 500 by using an encryption technique, as shown in FIG. 3 (step S906). And, the server 420 stores the generated file 500. The first exclusive code 521 is derived from the received first identification code. Here, the first exclusive code 521 is a unique code, that is, the first exclusive code 521 can represent the unique number of the cargo combination 200.

In an embodiment, the first exclusive code 521 may be the first identification code. In another embodiment, the first proprietary code 521 can be a factory code converted from the first identification code. In other words, after receiving the first identification code and the shipment image from the cargo shipping device 100, the server 420 converts the first identification code into a factory code, and then performs encryption integration (step S906). In an embodiment, the server 420 can perform a conversion between the first identification code and the factory code by transmitting a comparison table between the identification code and the factory code. In another embodiment, the server 420 may perform a conversion between the first identification code and the factory code by using a specific coding technique, that is, re-encoding the first identification code by a specific coding technique to obtain a factory corresponding to the first identification code. coding.

In some embodiments, the encryption technique may employ one or more encryption techniques, such as watermark encryption techniques, asymmetric encryption techniques (or public key encryption techniques), and the like. In one embodiment, the text message 520 can be embedded in the stereo image 530 by a watermark encryption technique to form the file 500. The watermark encryption technology may embed the text message 520 in the stereo image 530 with a visible watermark; or embed the text message 520 into the stereo image 530 in a recessive watermark (or digital watermark) manner. In another embodiment, the text message 520 and the stereo image 530 may be encapsulated and then encrypted by the public key into the file 500. In another embodiment, the text message 520 and the stereo image 530 may be first encapsulated, and the watermark is added. In still another embodiment, the text message 520 and/or the stereo image 530 may be encrypted by the public key, and then the text message 520 may be embedded into the stereo image 530 by watermarking. The encrypted text message 520 is embedded in the unencrypted stereo image 530 by watermarking, or the unencrypted text message 520 is embedded in the encrypted stereo image 530 by watermarking, or the encrypted text message is encrypted. 520 is embedded in the encrypted stereo image 530 by watermarking. In yet another embodiment, the text message 520 and/or the stereo image 530 may be encrypted with a public key and then encapsulated, and then the watermark is added. Here, the public key is a public key of the receiving end, so that the receiving end decrypts the file 500 with its private key. In some embodiments, the encryption may be encrypted with the private key of the shipping end, and the receiving end decrypts the file 500 with the public key of the shipping end.

Thereby, the acceptance person at the receiving end can obtain the first identification code according to the first wireless signal sent by the goods combination 200 and obtain the corresponding information from the server 420 with the first identification code by using the goods acceptance device 800 before signing the goods combination 200. The encrypted integrated file 500 is then checked by the stereoscopic image 530 (and the text message 520) in the file 500 to see if the received combination of goods 200 and the cargo combination 200 at the time of shipment are identical and complete (eg, goods) 230 is not missing or damaged, etc.).

In one embodiment, server 420 also encrypts the shipping image 510 into file 500, as shown in FIG. In other words, the server 420 integrates the text message 520 including the first exclusive code 521 and the image message including the stereo image 530 and the shipped image 510 into the file 500 by using encryption technology. Thereby, in the subsequent signing of the cargo combination 200, if the acceptance person can view the stereoscopic image 530, the original shipment image 510 can be selectively viewed, thereby further viewing the subtle image on the cargo image and/or the pallet image. feature.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the text message 520 may further include cargo attribute information 522 or/and an identification account 523. In other words, the first communication module 123 transmits the shipment image 510 and the cargo attribute information 522 together with the first identification code to the server 420, or the shipment image 510, the cargo attribute information 522, and the identification account 523 together with the first identification. The code is transmitted to the server 420 together, so that the server 420 is based on the received packet (shipment image 510, cargo attribute information 522 and first identification code, or shipping image 510, cargo attribute information 522, identification account 523 and first The identification code generates a file 500 (step S906).

The cargo attribute information 522 may be attribute information about the goods 230, such as the volume of the goods 230 or the combination of the goods 200, the weight of the goods 230 or the combination of goods 200, the source of the goods 230, the name of the goods 230, the value of the goods 230, and the like. The data is available for the receiving end to check whether the goods 230 to be signed match the cargo attribute information 522 in the text message 520.

In an embodiment, the cargo attribute information 522 can be loaded into the information processing device 120 by manually operating the user interface of the information processing device 120. Alternatively, the cargo property information 522 can also be transmitted by the information processing device 120 via the first signal receiver 121. The first communication module 123 or other connection module is connected to other information sources to obtain.

In some embodiments, the source of the attribute data may be, for example, other information storage devices (such as warehouse management equipment) or measurement devices (such as scales, gauges, etc.).

In some embodiments, the server 420 can simultaneously obtain the attribute data (ie, the goods attribute information 522) of the goods 230 during the 3D modeling process. Therefore, the server 420 can add the obtained goods attribute information 522 to the text message 520, that is, generate the file 500 (step S906). In one embodiment, the server 420 can ship the image for 3D modeling to generate a stereo image and estimate the volume data (ie, attribute data) of the cargo combination 200.

In some embodiments, the identification account 523 is a login account for the shipping agent to operate the cargo shipping device 100, such as an employee number, and can be used as a hosting record for subsequent tracking of the logistics of the goods 230. Handling staff.

In an embodiment, the image capturing unit 110 and the information processing device 120 can be integrated electronic devices (as shown in FIG. 1 ), such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a personal computer, a microcomputer (miniPC), Single board computer (SPC), etc. In other words, the image capturing unit 110 is electrically connected to the first processing unit 122 of the information processing device 120 through an internal circuit trace.

In another embodiment, the image capturing unit 110 and the information processing device 120 are independent electronic devices (as shown in FIG. 6). In other words, each image capturing unit 110 is an independent photographic device, and the information processing device 120 is an independent electronic device, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , each image capturing unit 110 has a transmission interface 112 that is electrically connected to the camera module 111 in addition to the camera module 111 that provides an imaging function. The transmission interface 112 is configured to transmit the shipment image 510 captured by the camera module 111 to the information processing device 120 in a wired or wireless manner. In one embodiment, the transmission interface 112 can be communicatively coupled to the first signal receiver 121 or the first communication module 123 (not shown) of the information processing device 120. The image capturing unit 110 transmits the shipping image 510 to the information processing through a communication connection between the interface 112 and the first signal receiver 121 or through a communication connection between the interface 112 and the first communication module 123. Device 120. In another embodiment, the information processing device 120 can further include a transmission interface 124. Here, the transmission interface 112 can be communicatively coupled to the transmission interface 124. The image capturing unit 110 transmits the shipping image 510 to the information processing device 120 by using a communication link between the interface 112 and the transmission interface 124. In some embodiments, each of the transmission interfaces (112 or 124) may be a Bluetooth interface, a Wireless Access Point (WAP) interface, or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the logistics management device 10 can further include a sensor network 700 that supports the same or matched short-range communication technology as the first signal transmitter 214 described above. In other words, the sensor network 700 includes a plurality of sensor nodes 710 and at least one router for communicating the sensor nodes 710 to a communication network 410 (internet or regional network). In some embodiments, the router can communicate with the network 410 via Ethernet, wireless fidelity, mobile communications, or satellite communications.

In an embodiment, each sensor node 710 can detect the signal strength of the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter 214, such as a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI).

In an embodiment, the sensor network 700 can further include a computing device (eg, a microcomputer, a personal computer, etc.), and the computing device directly or indirectly communicates with each sensor node 710. The computing device receives the signal strength of the first signal transmitter 214 detected by each sensor node 710, and calculates the position information of the first signal transmitter 214 by using the first signal transmitter 214. Location information of the cargo combination 200. Moreover, since the first wireless signal includes the first identification code corresponding to the first exclusive code 521, the computing device obtains the first identification code from the first wireless signal, and associates the calculated location information with the first identification code (ie, has The location information and the packet of the first identification code are sent to the server 420, so that the server 420 can know which first signal transmitter 214 the received location information corresponds to (which file combination 200) 500). In another embodiment, the computing device may transmit the location information of the first identifier to the router through the other sensor node 710 or through the area network, and then connect the first identifier to the router via the network 410. The location information is transmitted to the server 420. In an embodiment, the computing device itself may also be a router to directly send location information that links the first identification code to the server 420 via the network 410.

In another embodiment, the sensor network 700 may also not set the computing device, but the signal strength of the first wireless signal detected by the plurality of sensor nodes 710 via the network 410 connected to the router and the router. Transfer to the server 420. Then, the server 420 calculates the location information of the first signal transmitter 214, that is, the location information of the cargo combination 200 of the first signal transmitter 214, by using the received signal strength of the first wireless signal.

In some embodiments, after obtaining the location information of the cargo combination 200, the server 420 may add the location information to the corresponding file 500 according to the first identification code as the tracking use of the cargo combination 200. In some embodiments, after receiving the location information, the server 420 may determine whether the cargo combination 200 corresponding to the first exclusive code 521 is abnormally displaced according to the received location information, and directly issue an alarm or output an alarm to the abnormality to Related devices (e.g., information processing device 120, or/and cargo acceptance device 800, or/and monitoring device of a logistics management center, etc.). For example, the storage of the cargo combination 200 can erect the sensor network 700 such that the relevant personnel can monitor the condition of the cargo assembly 200 at any time while the cargo assembly 200 is stored in the warehouse.

In an embodiment, the information processing device 120 can transmit information to the server 420 via the network 410 by the first communication module 123. In another embodiment, the information processing device 120 can wirelessly connect the router of the sensor network 700 to the first communication module 123, and then transmit information to the server 420 via the network connected to the router. The information processing device 120 can wirelessly connect any sensor node 710 of the sensor network 700 to the first signal receiver 121 to transmit information to the server 420 via the network connected to the sensor network 700.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 8 and 9, the logistics management device 10 can further include a cargo acceptance device 800 at the receiving end. The goods acceptance device 800 can be an independent electronic device, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, and the like.

The cargo acceptance device 800 includes a signal receiver (hereinafter referred to as a second signal receiver 801), a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a second processing unit 802), a communication module (hereinafter referred to as a second communication module 803), and an output module. Group 804. The second processing unit 802 is electrically connected to the second signal receiver 801, the second communication module 803, and the output module 804. The second communication module 803 can communicate with the server 420 via the network 410. In some embodiments, the second communication module 803 can support at least one communication technology such as Ethernet, wireless fidelity, mobile communication, satellite communication, and the like.

In an embodiment, in the receiving phase, the receiving end of the receiving end can use the cargo acceptance device 800 to obtain the logistics information (file 500) of the cargo combination 200 from the server 420 according to the first wireless signal from the cargo combination 200. The integrity of the combination of goods 200 can be confirmed based on the obtained logistics information before deciding whether to sign.

Referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the second signal receiver 801 can receive the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter 214 (step S920). In some embodiments, the second signal receiver 801 can be a short-range wireless receiver, for example, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Wireless receivers for short-range communication technologies such as BLE Mesh, Wi-Fi Mesh, Z-Wave, and NFC. In other words, the second signal receiver 801 can communicate with the first signal transmitter 214, that is, a short-distance communication network is formed between the two. In some embodiments, the second signal receiver 801 and the first signal transmitter 214 can support the same or matching communication technologies.

The second processing unit 802 receives the first wireless signal via the second signal receiver 801 and obtains the first identification code according to the first wireless signal (step S921).

Then, the second processing unit 802 obtains the file 500 corresponding to the first exclusive code 521 from the server 420 with the first identification code (step S922). That is, the second processing unit 802 transmits the file request including the first identification code to the server 420 via the second communication module 803, and the server 420 can return the file 500 corresponding to the first exclusive code 521 in response to the file request. . In this case, after receiving the file request including the first identification code, the server 420 obtains the first exclusive code 521 based on the first identification code therein, and reads the file having the first exclusive code 521 from the storage unit. 500, and then the read file 500 is transmitted back to the goods acceptance device 800.

After receiving the file 500 returned by the server 420, the second processing unit 802 can decapsulate the received file 500 by using a corresponding decryption technology (step S923) to obtain the stereo image 530 (and the text message 520 or Shipped image 510).

Then, the second processing unit 802 outputs the obtained stereoscopic image 530 by the output module 804 (step S924). In some embodiments, output module 804 can include a display screen. Here, the second processing unit 802 can control the display screen to display the stereo image 530 or the shipment image 510 located in the file 500.

Thereby, the inspection personnel can check whether the appearance of the cargo combination 200 is changed according to the stereo image 530 or the shipment image 510 to confirm whether the received cargo combination 200 is identical and complete with the cargo combination 200 at the time of shipment (eg, , cargo 230 is not missing or damaged, etc.).

In some embodiments, the second processing unit 802 can also output the text message 520 in the file 500 by the output module 804 (step S925). In an embodiment, the output module 804 can include a display screen. Here, the second processing unit 802 can control the display of the first exclusive code 521, the cargo attribute information 522 or/and the identification account 523 in the screen display file 500. The display screen can simultaneously display the stereo image 530 or the shipment image 510 and the text message 520, that is, displayed on the same screen. In addition, the display screen can display the stereoscopic image 530 or the shipped image 510 and the text message 520 in a paged manner, that is, displayed on different screens. In another embodiment, the output module 804 can further include a voice output device. And the text message 520 is output by voice by the voice output device. In an embodiment, the text message 520 can be processed in advance by the second processing unit 802 and then output. For example, converting the first exclusive code 521 to the cargo number of the cargo combination 200 allows the inspection personnel to visually confirm the inspection of the cargo combination 200.

Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a logistics management device in accordance with still another embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 11, the logistics management device 10 may further include another signal transmitter (hereinafter referred to as a second signal transmitter 310), and the second signal transmitter 310 is fixed to the housing assembly 200. On the container 300. In some embodiments, the location of the second signal transmitter 310 disposed on the container 300 is not a limitation of the present invention, and may be located anywhere within or external to the container 300 as long as the information processing device 120 can be normally received.

In one embodiment, after the cargo assembly 200 is moved into the container 300, the relevant personnel (shipping personnel or driving) can operate the information processing device 120 to add container information to the archive 500.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a logistics management method according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the file structure of another example of the file formed by the goods shipping device 100. Referring to FIG. 11 , FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 , the first processing unit 122 may further receive a second wireless signal sent by the second signal transmitter 310 via the first signal receiver 121 (step S907 ), and from the second wireless signal. An identification code (hereinafter referred to as a second identification code) is obtained (step S908). After obtaining the second identification code (step S908), the first processing unit 122 may connect the second identification code to the first identification code (previously obtained or re-executed steps S902 to S903) and connect the first identification code. The second identification code is transmitted to the server 420, and the second exclusive code 524 is obtained by the server 420 based on the second identification code and the second exclusive code 524 is encapsulated into the corresponding file 500 according to the first identification code (step S909). In other words, the text message 520 can further include a second proprietary code 524. The second exclusive code 524 is derived from the received second identification code. Here, the second exclusive code 524 is a unique code, that is, the second exclusive code 524 can represent the unique number of the container 300.

Thereby, the file 500 in the server 420 can serve as the logistics history of the goods combination 200 for the acceptance personnel to track the container 300 in which the goods 230 are located.

In an embodiment, the second unique code 524 may be the second identification code. In another embodiment, the second proprietary code 524 can be a factory code converted from the second identification code. In other words, after receiving the second identification code and the first identification code from the goods shipping device 100, the server 420 first converts the second identification code into a factory code and reads the first one with the first identification code. The file 500 of the exclusive code 521 is then subjected to encryption integration of the factory code of the second identification code conversion and the read file 500 (step S909). In an embodiment, the server 420 can perform a conversion between the second identification code and the factory code through the comparison table of the identification code and the factory code. In another embodiment, the server 420 can perform a conversion between the second identification code and the factory code by using a specific coding technique, that is, re-encoding the second identification code by a specific coding technique to obtain a factory corresponding to the second identification code. coding. The conversion of the first identification code and the conversion of the second identification code may adopt the same or different coding techniques.

In an embodiment of step S909, the server 420 may package the second exclusive code 524 into the file 500 using the encryption technique used in the foregoing step S906. In one embodiment, the server 420 can directly encrypt the second proprietary code 524 and the read file 500 into a new file 500 using encryption techniques. In another embodiment, the server 420 can decrypt the read file 500 by the corresponding decryption technology, and add the second exclusive code 524 to the decrypted text message 520, and then re-set the text message 520 and the image message ( The stereoscopic image 530 or the stereoscopic image 530 and the shipment image 510) are again encrypted and integrated into the file 500.

In some embodiments, the information processing device 120 performing the steps S902 to S904 and the information processing device 120 performing the steps S907 to S908 may be the same device or different devices.

In some embodiments, the second signal transmitter 310 can also be attached to the mobile carrier 610 of the shipping container 300. Here, the second exclusive code 524 obtained by the wireless signal of the second signal transmitter 310 disposed on the mobile carrier 610 is a unique number representing the mobile carrier 610. Thereby, the file 500 in the server 420 is also available to the inspector to track the mobile carrier 610 that transports the cargo 230.

In some embodiments, the second signal transmitter 310 can also be worn on the body of the driving 600 of the mobile carrier 610 (eg, as an identification card for the driving 600). Here, the second exclusive code 524 obtained by the wireless signal of the second signal transmitter 310 on the body of the driver 600 is a unique number representing the mobile carrier 610. Thereby, the file 500 in the server 420 is also available to the inspector to track the mobile carrier 610 that transports the cargo 230.

In some embodiments, the second signal transmitter 310 may be disposed on the container 300, the mobile carrier 610 and the driving 600, or any of the second signal transmitters 310 may be disposed, or both of them may be disposed. There is a second signal transmitter 310. In an embodiment, when at least two of the container 300, the mobile carrier 610 and the driving 600 are provided with the second signal transmitter 310, the second identification code provided by the respective second signal transmitter 310 can be simultaneously obtained. The first identification code is linked together, and then transmitted to the server 420 in the same packet for encryption integration (step S909). In another embodiment, when at least two of the container 300, the mobile carrier 610 and the driving 600 are provided with the second signal transmitter 310, the second identification code provided by the respective second signal transmitter 310 may be individually Acquiring and linking the first identification code, and then transmitting to the server 420 for encryption integration of the corresponding second exclusive code 524 (step S909), if any second identification code is obtained at different points of time for subsequent corresponding second exclusive code Encryption integration of code 524 (step S909). The server 420 may add a time stamp of each dedicated code (the first exclusive code 521 or the second exclusive code 524) when performing encryption integration (steps S906 and/or S909) (to mark the integration time of each dedicated code or The time at which the corresponding identification code is acquired, that is, the text message 520 may have a time stamp of each unique code.

Thereby, the file 500 in the server 420 can be used as the logistics history of the goods combination 200 for the acceptance personnel to track the record of the driving 600 identity of the goods 230 or the mobile vehicle 610 for driving.

In some embodiments, the information processing device 120 may further include a positioning unit, and the positioning unit is electrically connected to the first processing unit 122. Here, the information processing device 120 can move with the mobile carrier 610, and the positioning unit can detect the current position at any time. Accordingly, the first processing unit 122 may also receive the detected current location from the location unit and continuously upload the third proprietary code 525 to the server 420 along with the current location. The server 420 updates or adds the current location that is continuously transmitted to the corresponding file 500. In some embodiments, the positioning unit can be a Global Positioning System (GPS) or WIFI positioning system built into the information processing device 120.

In some embodiments, the mobile carrier 610 can be, for example, a vehicle, a boat, an aircraft, or the like.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 14, the logistics management device 10 can include a gateway 320. Here, the gateway 320 can be disposed on the container 300 or on the mobile carrier 610 of the shipping container 300.

The gateway 320 can receive the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter 214 and obtain the first identification code in the first wireless signal. And, the gateway 320 reads out an identification code (hereinafter referred to as a third identification code) stored therein, and links the third identification code with the first identification code. The gateway 320 then transmits the third identification code that links the first identification code to the remote server 420. In other words, the gateway 320 can be connected to the network 410 via an Ethernet, wireless fidelity, mobile communication or satellite communication to transmit a packet having the first identification code and the third identification code to the server 420. The server 420 can read the corresponding file 500 according to the received first identification code and package a third exclusive code 525 into the read file 500 according to the third identification code.

In other words, the gateway 320 can be disposed on the container 300 or the mobile carrier 610 to provide a third identification code for the server 420 to encrypt the corresponding third exclusive code 525 to each of the cargo combinations 200 in the container 300. Corresponding file 500.

The third exclusive code 525 is derived from the received third identification code. Here, the third exclusive code 525 is a unique code, that is, the third exclusive code 525 can represent the unique number of the container 300 or the mobile carrier 610 in which the gateway 320 is disposed.

In an embodiment, the third exclusive code 525 may be the third identification code. In another embodiment, the third proprietary code 525 can be a factory code converted by the third identification code. In other words, after receiving the third identification code from the gateway 320 and the first identification code, the server 420 first converts the third identification code into a factory code and reads the corresponding first exclusive code with the first identification code. The file 500 of the code 521 is then encrypted and integrated with the factory code of the third identification code and the file 500 read. In an embodiment, the server 420 can perform a conversion between the third identification code and the factory code through the comparison table of the identification code and the factory code. In another embodiment, the server 420 may perform a conversion between the third identification code and the factory code by using a specific coding technique, that is, re-encoding the third identification code by a specific coding technique to obtain a factory corresponding to the third identification code. coding. The conversion of the first identification code and the conversion of the third identification code may adopt the same or different coding techniques. The conversion of the second identification code and the conversion of the third identification code may employ the same or different encoding techniques.

In some embodiments, the gateway 320 can also receive the second wireless signal transmitted by the second signal transmitter 310 (the other one of the container 300 and the mobile vehicle 610 and/or the driving 600). Transmitting the second identification code of the second wireless signal together with the third identification code and the first identification code to the server 420 as described above, so that the server 420 can correspond to the third identification code and the third identification code. The second exclusive code 524 and the corresponding third exclusive code 525 are packaged in the file 500 corresponding to the goods combination 200 in the container 300 loaded by the mobile carrier 610 (ie, the file 500 having the first exclusive code 521 corresponding to the first identification code). in.

It should be noted that although the foregoing steps are described in order, the order is not limited by the present invention, and those skilled in the art should understand that the order of execution of the partial steps may be performed simultaneously or sequentially in a reasonable situation. For example, step S904 can be performed between step S901 and step S902 or between step S902 and step S903. For another example, step S910 to step S912 may be performed after step S909.

In some embodiments, a logistics management method in accordance with any of the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by an application. The aforementioned cargo shipping device 100 (information processing device 120) and server 420 (or cargo shipping device 100, server 420 and cargo acceptance device 800) can load and execute the application to perform the outbound assembly 200. Goods or acceptance. In some embodiments, the shipping personnel can use their login account to log in to the cargo management system (generated by the execution application) in the cargo shipping device 100 (information processing device 120) operated and out of the cargo management system. The goods interface performs operations (such as causing the goods shipping device 100 and the server 420 to perform the aforementioned steps S901 to S905) to generate the file 500 belonging to the goods combination 200 to be shipped; and the acceptance person can also use the login account to log in to the office. The cargo management system in the operational cargo acceptance device 800 (generated by executing the application) and operating in the acceptance interface in the cargo management system (eg, causing the cargo acceptance device 800 to perform the aforementioned steps S920-S925) to indicate that it belongs to the desired receipt The shipment image 510 (and text message 520) of the shipment combination 200 is used to confirm the combination of goods 200 to be signed.

In some embodiments, server 420 can store at least one set of valid account numbers. When the relevant person (shipper or acceptance person) logs into the goods management system using his login account, the operating device (the goods shipping device 100 or the goods acceptance device 800) first transmits the received login account to the server 420 for verification. And the relevant personnel are allowed to use the cargo management system after the verification is passed. In this case, the server 420 determines whether to pass the verification by comparing the received login account with the valid account stored by the login account, and confirms that the valid account is consistent with the login account, and returns the verification result to the operating device.

Here, the aforementioned short-range wireless transmitter refers to a wireless transmitter with a wireless communication coverage distance of 200 meters. In some embodiments, each of the foregoing signal transmitters (the first signal transmitter 214 or the second signal transmitter 310) may be a wireless transmitter having only a radio frequency transmitting function or a wireless function having both a radio frequency transmitting function and a radio frequency receiving function. transceiver.

Similarly, the aforementioned short-range wireless receiver refers to a wireless receiver with a wireless communication coverage distance of 200 meters. In some embodiments, each of the foregoing signal receivers (the first signal receiver 121 or the second signal receiver 801) may be a wireless receiver having only a radio frequency receiving function or a wireless device having both a radio frequency transmitting function and a radio frequency receiving function. transceiver.

In some embodiments, each of the aforementioned processing units (first processing unit 122 or second processing unit 802) may be implemented by one or more processing elements. Here, each processing element may be, for example, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a central processing unit, a field programming gate array, a programmable logic device, a state device, a logic circuit, an analog circuit, and a digital circuit. And/or any device that operates on signals (analog and/or digits) based on operational instructions.

In some embodiments, each of the foregoing information processing device 120, cargo acceptance device 800, server 420, and gateway 320 further includes a respective storage unit, and performs any implementation of the present invention by storage unit storage. For example, the software/method required for the corresponding steps in the logistics management method and the parameters and materials required for operation. Wherein, each storage unit can be implemented by one or more storage elements. Here, each storage element may be, for example, a memory or a temporary storage device, but is not limited thereto.

In summary, a logistics management apparatus and method according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention provides an encrypted file having an exclusive code (and related information of goods) of an image combined with a cargo combination at a shipping stage for correlation Personnel (eg, shipping personnel, shipping personnel, or inspection personnel, etc.) track and/or manage the combination of goods at various stages of logistics and distribution to ensure the integrity of the combination. In some embodiments, the generated encrypted archive may also serve as a logistics history for this cargo combination 200.

10‧‧‧Logistics management equipment

100‧‧‧ goods delivery device

110‧‧‧Image capture unit

111‧‧‧ camera module

112‧‧‧Transport interface

120‧‧‧Information processing device

121‧‧‧First Signal Receiver

122‧‧‧First Processing Unit

123‧‧‧First Communication Module

124‧‧‧Transport interface

200‧‧‧ goods combination

210‧‧‧ pallet

212‧‧‧ carrying plate

214‧‧‧First Signal Transmitter

230‧‧‧ goods

300‧‧‧ container

310‧‧‧Second signal transmitter

320‧‧‧ gateway

410‧‧‧Network

420‧‧‧Server

500‧‧‧ file

510‧‧‧ Shipped images

520‧‧‧ text message

521‧‧‧First exclusive code

522‧‧‧Cargo attribute information

523‧‧‧ Identify account

524‧‧‧Second exclusive code

525‧‧‧ Third exclusive code

530‧‧‧3D image

600‧‧‧ driving

610‧‧‧Mobile Vehicles

700‧‧‧Sensor Network

710‧‧‧ sensor node

800‧‧‧ goods acceptance device

801‧‧‧second signal receiver

802‧‧‧second processing unit

803‧‧‧Second communication module

804‧‧‧Output module

S901‧‧‧Using the image capture unit to capture the combination of goods at multiple angles to obtain multiple shipment images from different perspectives

S902‧‧ receiving the first wireless signal from the first signal transmitter via the first signal receiver

S903‧‧‧Get the first identification code according to the first wireless signal

S904‧‧‧ Receive shipment images from each image capture unit

S905‧‧‧ Generate a stereo image by 3D modeling of the shipped image

S906‧‧‧Using encryption technology to integrate the text message and the stereo image including the first exclusive code into a file, wherein the first exclusive code is derived from the first identification code

S907‧‧‧ receives a second wireless signal from the second signal transmitter

S908‧‧‧Get the second identification code according to the second wireless signal

S909‧‧‧Packing the second exclusive code into the file based on the second identification code

S920‧‧‧ receives the first wireless signal from the first signal transmitter

S921‧‧‧Get the first identification code according to the first wireless signal

S922‧‧‧Using the first identification code to obtain the file with the corresponding first exclusive code from the server

S923‧‧‧Unblocking files

S924‧‧‧ Export shipment image located in the file

Text message in S925‧‧‧ output file

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a logistics management apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a cargo shipping device of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the file structure of an exemplary embodiment of a file formed by a server according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of a logistics management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a file structure of another example of a file formed by a server according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing a logistics management apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the cargo shipping device of FIG. 6. FIG. Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing a logistics management apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the cargo acceptance device of FIG. 8. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of a logistics management method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of a logistics management apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flow chart of a logistics management method according to still another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the file structure of still another example of the file formed by the goods shipping device. Fig. 14 is a schematic diagram of a logistics management apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (29)

A logistics management device comprising: at least one image capturing unit for taking a combination of goods at multiple angles to obtain a plurality of shipment images of different viewing angles, wherein the cargo combination comprises a pallet and a cargo carried on the pallet The pallet has a carrier board and a first signal transmitter disposed on the carrier board, and the first signal transmitter sends a first wireless signal, and each of the shipment images includes a map of the pallet And an image processing device connected to the image capturing unit, the information processing device comprising: a first signal receiver for receiving the first wireless signal; a first processing unit electrically connecting the first a signal receiver, receiving the shipment image from the image capture unit, obtaining a first identification code according to the first wireless signal; and a first communication module, connecting the first processing unit, and outputting the output The image and the first identification code; and a server connected to the first communication module via an internet, receiving the shipment image and the first identification code, and importing the image into the image 3D modeling to generate a stereoscopic image, and integrating a text message and at least one image into a file by using an encryption technology, wherein the at least one image includes the stereoscopic image, the text message includes a first exclusive code, and the first exclusive image The encoding is derived from the first identification code. The logistics management device of claim 1, wherein the first exclusive code is the first identification code or a factory code converted by the first identification code. The logistics management device of claim 1, further comprising: a cargo acceptance device, comprising: a second communication module connected to the server via the internet; and a second signal receiver receiving the first signal a first wireless signal sent by the transmitter; a second processing unit connecting the second signal receiver and the second communication module, obtaining the first exclusive code from the first wireless signal, and obtaining a pair from the server The file should be encoded in the first exclusive code and the file is unpacked; and an output module is connected to the second processing unit to output the shipment image located in the file. The logistics management device of claim 3, wherein the output module further outputs the text message in the file. The logistics management device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor network, wherein the sensor network detects the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter by using a plurality of nodes, so that the servo The device obtains the location information of the cargo combination calculated by the plurality of first wireless signals detected by the nodes. The logistics management device of claim 1, wherein the information processing device receives the first wireless signal again and obtains the first wireless signal from the received second wireless signal when the cargo combination is received in a container. An identification code, receiving at least one second wireless signal sent by the at least one second signal transmitter associated with the container, respectively obtaining at least one second identification code from the at least one second wireless signal, and the at least one Transmitting the identification code together with the first identification code that is obtained again to the server, so that the server encapsulates the at least one second exclusive code to the first identification code and the at least one second identification code. In the file, the at least one second exclusive code is respectively derived from the at least one second identification code. The logistics management device of claim 6, wherein the at least one second signal transmitter is disposed on the container, disposed on a mobile vehicle carrying the container, and is worn on the mobile vehicle. Driving, or any combination thereof. The logistics management device of claim 1, further comprising another information processing device, when the cargo combination is received in a container, the another information processing device receives the first wireless signal again, and receives the information again. Obtaining the first identification code, receiving the at least one second wireless signal sent by the at least one second signal transmitter related to the container, and obtaining at least one second from the at least one second wireless signal respectively And the at least one second identification code is transmitted to the server together with the second identification code that is retrieved again, for the server to use the first identification code and the at least one second identification code according to the received identifier At least one second exclusive code is encapsulated into the file, wherein the at least one second exclusive code is respectively derived from the at least one second identification code. The logistics management device of claim 8, wherein the at least one second signal transmitter is disposed on the container, disposed on a mobile vehicle carrying the container, and is worn on the mobile vehicle. Driving, or any combination thereof. The logistics management device of claim 1, further comprising a gateway, the gateway reading a second identification code, receiving the first wireless signal, and obtaining the first wireless signal from the received first wireless signal An identification code, and transmitting the second identification code together with the first identification code to the server, for the server to package a second exclusive code according to the received first identification code and the second identification code And to the file, wherein the second exclusive code is derived from the second identification code. The logistics management device of claim 10, wherein the gateway is disposed on a container that houses the combination of goods or on a mobile carrier that loads the container. The logistics management device of claim 1, further comprising a gateway, the gateway reading a third identification code, receiving the first wireless signal, and obtaining the first wireless signal from the received first wireless signal An identification code, receiving at least one second wireless signal sent by the at least one second signal transmitter, respectively acquiring at least one second identification code from the at least one second wireless signal, and the at least one second identification code Transmitting the third identification code together with the first identification code to the server, so that the first identification code, the at least one second identification code and the third identification code received by the server are at least one second exclusive Encoding and a third exclusive code are encapsulated into the file, wherein the at least one second exclusive code is derived from the at least one second identification code and the third exclusive code is derived from the third identification code. The logistics management device of claim 12, wherein the gateway is disposed on one of a container housing the cargo combination and a mobile vehicle loading the container. The logistics management device of claim 13, wherein the at least one second signal transmitter is disposed on the other of the container and the mobile vehicle, is worn on one of the transport containers, or random combination. The logistics management device of claim 1, wherein the server further performs 3D modeling on the shipment images to estimate volume data of the cargo combination, and the text message further includes the volume data. The logistics management device of claim 1, wherein the text message further includes information about the cargo attribute of the cargo, the cargo property information includes at least one attribute data, and the at least one attribute data is generated by the first communication module Output to the server, generated by the server based on the shipment images, or a combination thereof. The logistics management device of claim 1, wherein the at least one image further comprises the shipment images. A logistics management method comprising: photographing a combination of goods at multiple angles to obtain a plurality of shipment images of different viewing angles, wherein the combination of goods comprises a pallet and a cargo carried on the pallet, the pallet having a carrier board And a first signal transmitter fixed on the carrier body, and each of the shipment images includes an image of the pallet and an image of the cargo; receiving a first signal from the first signal transmitter a wireless signal; obtaining a first identification code according to the first wireless signal; performing 3D modeling on the shipment image to generate a stereoscopic image; and integrating a text message and at least one image into a file by using an encryption technology, wherein the The at least one image includes the stereoscopic image, the text message includes a first exclusive code, and the first exclusive code is derived from the first identification code. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein the first exclusive code is the first identification code. The logistics management method of claim 18, further comprising: converting the first identification code into a factory code, wherein the first exclusive code is the first factory code. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein before the step of integrating the text message with the at least one image, the logistics management method further comprises: obtaining, by the 3D modeling, a cargo attribute information related to the cargo And using the cargo attribute information and the first exclusive code as the text message. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein after the step of integrating the text message and the at least one image, the logistics management method further comprises: receiving the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter again Retrieving the first identification code from the first wireless signal received again; obtaining the corresponding file according to the first identification code obtained again; unblocking the file; and displaying the unsealed file in the file The stereoscopic image. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein after the decapsulating step of the file, the logistics management method further comprises: displaying the text message in the unsealed file. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein after the step of integrating the text message with the at least one image, the logistics management method further comprises: receiving at least one second wireless signal sent by at least one second signal transmitter a signal, wherein the at least one second signal transmitter is disposed on a container accommodating the cargo combination, disposed on a mobile vehicle loading the container, and mounted on a driving driving the mobile vehicle, Or any combination thereof; obtaining at least one second identification code from the at least one second wireless signal; and packaging the at least one second exclusive code to the corresponding one according to the first identification code and the at least one second identification code In the file, the at least one second exclusive code is respectively derived from the at least one second identification code. The logistics management method of claim 24, wherein before the encapsulating step of the at least one second exclusive encoding, the logistics management method further comprises: receiving the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter again; Obtaining the first identification code from the first wireless signal received again; and connecting the at least one second identification code with the first identification code obtained again. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein after the step of integrating the text message and the at least one image, the logistics management method further comprises: receiving, by a gateway, the first signal transmitter a first wireless signal, wherein the gateway is disposed on a container accommodating the cargo combination or on a mobile vehicle loading the container; and the gateway is used to obtain the first wireless signal received The first identification code; reading a second identification code of the gateway; and packaging a second exclusive code to the corresponding one according to the first identification code obtained by the gateway and the second identification code In the file, wherein the second exclusive code is derived from the second identification code. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein after the step of integrating the text message and the at least one image, the logistics management method further comprises: receiving, by a gateway, the first signal transmitter a first wireless signal, wherein the gateway is disposed on one of a container accommodating the cargo combination and a mobile vehicle loading the container; and the first wireless signal received from the gateway Acquiring the first identification code; receiving at least one second wireless signal sent by the at least one second signal transmitter, wherein the at least one second signal transmitter is disposed on the other of the container and the mobile vehicle And wearing the driving of one of the containers, or any combination thereof; obtaining at least one second identification code from the at least one second wireless signal; reading a third identification code of the gateway; and according to the The first identification code, the at least one second identification code and the third identification code obtained by the gateway package the at least one second exclusive code and a third exclusive code into the file, wherein the at least one second Exclusive Codes are derived from the at least one second identification code, and the third Exclusive encoded identification code is derived from the third. The logistics management method of claim 18, wherein the at least one image further comprises the shipment images. The method of claim 18, further comprising: detecting, by the plurality of nodes, the first wireless signal sent by the first signal transmitter; and calculating the first wireless signal according to the plurality of detected by the nodes A location information of one of the cargo combinations.