WO2008109542A9 - Système de recyclage et procédé associé - Google Patents
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- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a recycling system and method thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of implementing an incentive-based recycling system which rewards clients for recycling recyclable goods via financial or other incentives.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a recycling system and method thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of implementing an incentive-based recycling system which rewards clients for recycling recyclable goods via financial or other incentives.
- a method of implementing a system of incentive-based recycling comprises dispatching a vehicle on a route, lifting a pickup cart comprising a volume of collectable recyclable material and having a radio frequency identification (RFID) readable tag disposed thereon, weighing the collectable recyclable material on a weighing device, using a radio frequency identification reader to obtain a unique set of identification data from the pickup cart, removing the pickup cart from the weighing device, transporting a volume of collectable recyclable material to a drop-off facility, validating collected weight data and identification data, uploading the data to a central database, generating at least one report from the data uploaded to the central database, and allocating rewards to a customer corresponding to a unique set of identification data.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- a system for providing an incentive-based recycling system comprises a mobile collection apparatus, a lifting device disposed on the mobile collection apparatus capable of lifting a pickup cart comprising a volume of collectable recyclable material and a radio frequency identification readable (RFID) tag, a weighing device disposed on the mobile collection apparatus, a radio frequency identification tag-reading device disposed on the mobile collection apparatus, and a storage receptacle for holding collectable recyclable material.
- RFID radio frequency identification readable
- a method of implementing a system of incentive-based recycling comprises dispatching a vehicle on a route, lifting with a lifting device a pickup cart comprising a volume of collectable recyclable material, a graspable bar, and an active radio frequency identification readable tag, placing the pickup cart containing a volume of collectable recyclable material on a scale, obtaining a gross weight for the pickup cart containing a volume of collectable recyclable material, transferring the collectable recyclable material into an on-board storage receptacle, obtaining a tare weight for the pickup cart, calculating a net weight of the collectable recyclable material, using a radio frequency identification reader to obtain a unique set of identification data, removing the pickup cart from the scale, transporting a volume of collectable recyclable material to a drop-off facility, validating collected weight data and identification data, uploading the data to a central database, generating at least one report from the data uploaded to the central database, and allocating financial rewards to a customer corresponding to a unique set of identification
- Figure 1 depicts a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 depicts a portion of an incentive-based recycling system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a recycling system and method thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of implementing an incentive-based recycling system which rewards clients for recycling recyclable goods via financial or other incentives.
- the term "recyclable material” refers to any material which can be processed, treated, or otherwise altered in order to recover spent, used, or deteriorated material. “Recyclable material” may include, but is not limited to, metal, glass, plastics, polymers, paper, cardboard, batteries, oil, tires, textiles, timber, concrete, and any other recyclable material which is feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the term “record” and any derivative term thereof refers to any manner of logging data points. Recordation may be physical (e.g., written down using a writing implement in conjunction with paper), electronic (e.g., entering data into a database), or by any other method feasible in the context of the present invention.
- database may refer to any organized collection of data and/ or any method of collecting such data.
- a database may take the form of a physical organization of data (e.g., a written document), an electronic organization of data (e.g., a computer database such as Microsoft Access), or any other organizational system feasible in the context of the present invention.
- download and any derivative term thereof (i.e., “downloads,” “downloading,” “downloadable,” etc.) refers to the act, or the product, of receiving a set of data from a database.
- upload and any derivative thereof (i.e., “uploads,” “uploading,” “uploadable,” etc.) refers to the act, or the product, of sending a set of data to a database.
- Figure 1 depicts a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 depicts a portion of an incentive-based recycling system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- the former represents exemplary method steps provided by novel embodiments of the present invention, and the latter depicts an exemplary system in which such novel embodiments are implemented.
- the method 100 begins at step 101.
- a vehicle 202 adapted for collection of recyclable materials is dispatched on a predetermined, planned route.
- the vehicle 202 may be any vehicle suitable for embodiments of the present invention.
- the vehicle has been adapted for collection, optionally featuring such components as a storage bin, compactor, fork, shovel, scoop, or any other component suitable for embodiments of the present invention or any combination thereof.
- One exemplary type of vehicle is a "garbage truck," such as the type disclosed by U.S. Patent No. 4,242,311, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- the vehicle 202 stops at a series of collection points to collect recyclable material.
- the collection points may comprise residences, places of business, farms, or any other location feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the vehicle 202 collects a volume of recyclable material to be transported to a recycling facility, treatment plant, or other such processing facility.
- the vehicle 202 is equipped with a lifting device 204, such as an elevator, a lifting arm, or any other such means for lifting feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the lifting device is a rotary actuator lifter.
- a lifting device is commercially available from Cascade Engineering, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI under the CTB designation.
- a lifting device is commercially available from Barker Products of Greenville, SC under the BPHl 5 designation.
- the lifting device 204 lifts a pickup cart 206 containing a volume of collectable recyclable material.
- the cart 206 is placed onto a weighing device 214.
- the weighing device 214 may be a scale, a balance, or any other weighing device feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the weighing device 214 may operate in a digital or analog manner.
- One exemplary weighing and lifting device is disclosed in United States Patent No. 5,119,894, issued June 9, 1992 to Crawford et al, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- the gross weight - that is, the weight of the pickup cart 206 and the collectable recyclable material - is obtained and recorded.
- the pickup cart 206 may comprise a storage bin, a trash can, a mobile garbage bin (such as those sold under the Dumpster ® trademark), or any other waste receptacle feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the pickup cart 206 comprises a trash storage bin having a bar 216 disposed thereon, which the lifting device is able to grasp, thereby enabling the lifting device 204 to effectively maneuver the bin.
- pickup carts 206 are equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags 208.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- pickup cart 206 comprises at least a RFID tag 208, each being programmed with a unique identification value.
- the RFID tag 208 may be passive, active, or semi-passive. In one embodiment of the present invention, the RFID tag 208 is active.
- step 110 after the gross weight of the pickup cart 206 and the collectable recyclable material is obtained and recorded, the recyclable material is transferred to a storage receptacle 212 for ease of transport.
- the storage receptacle 212 is located on-board the vehicle.
- the storage receptacle 212 is a generally stationary storage receptacle, such as a garbage bin.
- the storage receptacle 212 serves as a temporary holding area for recyclable material collected during a route.
- the lifting device 204 replaces the pickup cart 206, now empty of collectable recyclable material, onto the weighing device 214.
- the weighing device 214 calculates the tare weight - that is, the weight of the pickup cart 206 which is free of collectable recyclable material - and records this value.
- the tare weight can then be subtracted from the gross weight to determine the net weight of the collectable recyclable material obtained from each collection point.
- a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader 210 reads a passive RFID tag 208 on the pickup cart 206 to obtain a unique identification value corresponding to a customer.
- the unique identification value is a 16-digit numerical value.
- the unique identification value can then be recorded in a database. Other data may also be obtained from the collection point which is then associated with a unique identification value.
- the pickup cart 206 is then removed from the weighing device 214 and replaced to its original position.
- the collectable recyclable material may then be transported to a recycling facility or other processing or treatment facility feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the vehicle 202 may continue to visit additional collection points along the route. Generally, once the material from the final collection point has been collected, or once the storage receptacle 212 becomes full of recyclable material, the vehicle 202 enters a drop-off facility, where it can unload the recyclable material for further processing, as shown at decision 121.
- the measurements and other data points collected by the vehicle or data collection system are then validated, at step 124.
- the validation process first converts the raw data collected along the route to a format which is readable by a central database system. Then, the validation process ensures that there are no duplicate points and no incomplete points (that is, points with data missing in required fields). If any duplicate or incomplete points exist, the validation process removes these points from the data series.
- the data is uploaded to a central database.
- Measurements and data points may be analyzed and organized according to any number of analytical methods.
- the data may include the identification data obtained from each collection point, the amount of recyclable material collected at each collection point (reported as a weight, mass, volume, or any other quantitative, qualitative, or colligative property feasible in the context of the present invention), the amount of rewards to be allocated for each collection point, and any other measurement, data point, or calculation feasible in the context of the present invention.
- the at least one report may present the data points and/ or analysis of such points.
- the at least one report may include all or some of the data points and measurements uploaded to the central database.
- the report or reports may include a plurality of measurements and data, such as RFID identification value, date of collection, time of collection, gross weight, tare weight, net weight, level indicator, contamination indicator, scale identification value, sequence identification value, and any other measurement or value feasible in the context of the present invention. Any of these values may be input manually or generated automatically by one or more data enterers.
- a set of rewards is allocated to a customer or client associated with a unique set of identification data collected from a collection point.
- the rewards may be financial in nature (e.g., monetary rewards) or any other type of rewards feasible in the context of the present invention.
- rewards may comprise cash.
- the rewards may comprise a credit, such as a gift certificate.
- the rewards may comprise points or tokens which are redeemable for financial rewards.
- the rewards may be allocated electronically (e.g., a transaction between two bank accounts, an entry into an electronic database), physically (e.g., a check or money order, a certificate), or by any other type of method feasible in the context of the present invention.
- rewards are allocated to a customer in an amount which is proportionate to the amount of recyclable material collected from a collection point associated with that customer.
- the amount of rewards allocated to any customer or client may be calculated or otherwise determined using an algorithm.
- the algorithm may take as input any of the measurements made or data points recorded before, during, or after collection of recyclable material from collection points.
- the output of the algorithm may be a specific currency amount, an amount of points or tokens, a credit amount, any other output feasible in the context of the present invention, or any combination thereof.
- rewards are allocated to a customer in a fixed amount.
- the central database may be queried to determine if a vehicle collected recyclable material from a collection point corresponding to a customer. If so, the customer may be credited with a fixed amount of currency, points, tokens, or any other reward type feasible in the context of the present invention, hereinafter referred to as "units.” In another embodiment, a customer may be credited with a fixed amount of units regardless of the collection of recyclable material.
- rewards are allocated to a customer in an amount based on the total amount of recyclable material collected from a series of collection points.
- each of a series of customers, each corresponding to one or more collection points may be allocated a fixed amount of units.
- each of a series of customers, corresponding to one or more collection points may be allocated an amount of units which is proportionate to the amount of recyclable material collected at the collection point or collection points which correspond to the customer.
- each of a series of customers, corresponding to one or more collection points may be allocated an amount of units based on an algorithmic calculation, as described above.
- the method 100 ends at step 132.
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