WO2022108270A1

WO2022108270A1 - Data logger device

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Publication number: WO2022108270A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/016625
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김범진
Original assignee: 주식회사 아모센스
Priority date: 2020-11-19
Filing date: 2021-11-15
Publication date: 2022-05-27
Also published as: KR20220068411A; KR102486924B1

Abstract

A data logger device is provided. A data logger device according to one embodiment of the present invention is arranged on the outer surface of a product to detect information about the product, and comprises: a main body including a case in which a circuit board is embedded and a circuit unit which is mounted on the circuit board so as to store the information about the product and transmit at least a part of the stored information to the outside; and a sensor connection member extending a predetermined length from the case toward the outside so that a sensing unit for detecting the state of the product can be attachably/detachably coupled thereto.

Description

data logger device

The present invention relates to a data logger device.

The data logger device may be implemented as a tag including an antenna, a driving chip, and a sensor. This data logger device is attached to the logistics and used to track the status of the logistics during the transportation process.

However, in a cold chain system, the inside of the logistics or the inside of the box containing the logistics is maintained at a low temperature in order to prevent the product from being damaged by the temperature change during the transportation process.

That is, in the cold chain system, the inside of the logistics or the inside of the box containing the logistics is maintained at a temperature below zero depending on the product.

Accordingly, when the data logger device including the sensor is attached to the inside of the logistics kept at low temperature or the inside of the box containing the logistics, the battery included in the data logger device to drive the sensor deteriorates in performance as a battery due to the low temperature. or there is a problem that it does not work normally.

For this reason, the data logger device applied to the cold chain system has no choice but to be attached to the outer surface of the logistics or box for the normal operation of the battery. There is a limit in not only sensing the state but detecting the external state of the logistics or box.

Accordingly, when the data logger device is applied to a cold chain system, there is a problem in that the conventional data logger device cannot measure accurate information during transportation.

In addition, in the conventional data logger device, a sensor for detecting the state of distribution is mounted on a circuit board.

Accordingly, a plurality of sensors are inevitably mounted in order to sense various information according to the type of logistics. This is because a sensor that detects unnecessary information is inevitably included in the data logger device depending on the type of logistics, so a sensor that detects unnecessary information only increases the overall production cost of the data logger device and cannot function as a sensor. there is

The present invention has been devised in consideration of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a data logger device capable of accurately detecting information on logistics.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a data logger device capable of selecting a suitable sensor for sensing necessary information according to the type of logistics or goods accommodated in the logistics.

Moreover, it is another object of the present invention to provide a data logger device through which a consumer can conveniently check logistical history information and status information in a transportation process.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is disposed on the outer surface of the logistics to sense the information on the logistics, and a case in which a circuit board is built in, and at least some of the stored information for storing the information on the logistics. a main body including a circuit unit mounted on the circuit board to transmit the information of the circuit board; and a sensor connection member extending outwardly by a predetermined length from the case so that the sensing unit for detecting the state of the distribution can be detachably coupled thereto.

In addition, the sensing unit may be a probe-type sensor including a first cable member having a predetermined length and having a first connector at one end, and a sensor provided at the other end of the first cable member.

At this time, the sensor connection member includes a second cable member extending a predetermined length from the circuit board so that a part of the total length can be exposed to the outside of the case while one end is electrically connected to the circuit board; It may include a second connector provided at an end of the second cable member so that the first connector can be detachably coupled, wherein the sensor is located inside the logistics in a state in which the sensing unit is engaged with the sensor connection member. can be arranged to do so. Through this, the internal state information of the logistics sensed by the sensor may be stored on the side of the circuit unit.

In addition, the circuit unit may include a memory unit for storing information on the distribution, a communication module for transmitting the information stored in the memory unit to the outside, and a control unit for controlling overall driving.

For example, the communication module may include: a first communication module communicating with the RFID reader so that the information of the memory unit can be transmitted to the server side through the RFID reader when the RFID reader is tagged; and a second communication module for transmitting at least a portion of information stored in the memory unit to the outside during NFC tagging, wherein the first communication module includes a first driving chip and wireless communication with the RFID reader may be an RFID communication module including an RFID antenna for

In this case, the RFID antenna and the NFC antenna may be disposed so as not to overlap each other on the circuit board.

Also, when the RFID reader is tagged, location information and time information generated through the RFID reader may be stored in the memory unit.

In addition, during NFC tagging, the second communication module may transmit the location information and time information stored in the memory unit to the outside.

As another example, the communication module may be an RFID communication module including a first driving chip and an RFID antenna for wireless communication with the RFID reader, and the RFID communication module includes information from the memory unit when the RFID reader is tagged. can be sent to the server side.

As another example, the communication module may be an NFC antenna module including a second driving chip and an NFC antenna for NFC tagging, and the NFC antenna module transmits the information stored in the memory unit to the outside during NFC tagging. can be sent

According to the present invention, since information on logistics can be accurately detected even in a low-temperature environment such as a cold chain system, damage to logistics that may occur during transportation can be prevented.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to secure versatility because the user can select a suitable sensor capable of sensing necessary information according to the type of distribution or goods accommodated in the distribution.

In addition, according to the present invention, compatibility can be improved because it can be used regardless of the type of logistics or goods through selection of a suitable sensor.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the communication module is configured to enable both RFID communication and NFC communication, the consumer can easily check the logistic related history information through NFC communication. Through this, the data logger device according to the present invention can increase the consumer's accessibility to logistic-related history information.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a communication target of a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic diagram showing a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a view showing a state in which the first case is separated from FIG. 2;

4 is an overall exploded view of FIG. 2;

5 is a view seen from the bottom of FIG. 4;

6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit unit applicable to a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a block diagram showing a circuit part of another embodiment applicable to a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a view showing a circuit board to which the circuit part of FIG. 7 is applied;

9 is a block diagram showing a circuit part of another embodiment that can be applied to a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a view showing a circuit board to which the circuit part of FIG. 9 is applied, and,

11 is a state diagram of a data logger device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and the same reference numerals are added to the same or similar elements throughout the specification.

The data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention periodically detects the state of the logistics 40 or the goods accommodated in the logistics 40 in the process of transporting the logistics 40 to the memory unit 131 . may be stored in the , and the information stored in the memory unit 131 may be transmitted to the outside through the

communication modules

132 and 133 .

Through this, the logistics manager can manage the history of the logistics 40 through the information stored in the memory unit 131 , and the final consumer can transport the logistics 40 through the information stored in the memory unit 131 . You can easily check the history in .

Here, the data logger device 1000 may be applied to a logistics transportation system that is transported from the initial production or packaging stage to the final consumer.

In addition, the logistics transport system may be a general logistics system, but in the process of transporting from the initial production stage to the final consumer so as to maintain the quality of the product, the logistics 40 or cold that maintains the internal temperature of the logistics 40 at a low temperature It could also be a chain system.

In addition, the logistics 40 may be a box or packaging container having an accommodating space 42 for accommodating articles such as agricultural products and medicines, as shown in FIG. 11 , and the accommodating space 42 is maintained at a low temperature. It may be a space or a space maintained at room temperature.

In this case, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits the information stored in the memory unit 131 to the server 10 side when RFID tagging through the RFID reader 20 as shown in FIG. 1 . can

In addition, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention transmits at least a portion of information stored in the memory unit 131 to the portable terminal 30 when NFC tagging through the portable terminal 30 is performed. can

In addition, the data logger device 1000 may sense information about the internal state of the logistics 40 or the logistics 40 in a state fixed to the outer surface of the logistics 40 , It may be connected to the sensor 430 that is selected according to the type of item accommodated therein.

Here, the portable terminal 30 may be a terminal having a built-in NFC antenna module, the RFID reader 20 may be a UHF RFID reader, and the RFID reader 20 may be used for sorting, transporting, etc. ) can be installed at the loading dock where the

To this end, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a body 100 and a sensor connection member 200 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 . In this case, in the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor connection member 200 may be detachably coupled to the sensing unit 400 including at least one sensor 430 . .

Here, as shown in FIG. 2 , the sensing unit 400 includes a first cable member 410 having a predetermined length and a first connector 420 at one end, and the first cable member 410 . It may be a probe-type sensor including a sensor 430 provided at the other end of the .

In addition, the sensor 430 provided at the end of the first cable member 410 may be a variety of known sensors for detecting the state of the logistics or the surrounding environment of the logistics.

For example, the sensor 430 may be any one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor, an acceleration sensor, and an impact sensor. However, the type of the sensor 430 is not limited thereto, and an appropriate sensor may be substituted according to the type of item accommodated in the logistics 40 or information to be detected. In addition, the sensor 430 may be configured as a single sensor, but may be configured in a form in which two or more sensors are combined according to the type of article or information to be detected.

The sensing unit 400 is physically detachably coupled to the sensor connection member 200 through the first connector 420 and is electrically connected to the body 100 through the sensor connection member 200 . can

Accordingly, when the sensing unit 400 is coupled to the sensor connection member 200 through the first connector 420 , the sensor 430 removes the sensor connection member 200 from the body 100 . It may be operated by a control signal provided through It can be transmitted to the (100) side.

Due to this, the user can appropriately replace the sensing unit 400 according to the type of the goods accommodated in the logistics 40 or the logistics 40 or information to be sensed, and the main body 100 can be reused for various products through appropriate replacement of the sensing unit 400 detachably coupled to the sensor connection member 200 .

Through this, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can secure versatility by allowing the user to select a suitable sensor for detecting necessary information according to the type of goods or logistics 40 . , it is possible to ensure compatibility by being able to be used regardless of the type of goods or logistics 40 .

In addition, in the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing unit 400 including the first cable member 410 having a predetermined length is detachably coupled to the sensor connection member 200 . 11, the main body 100 may be attached or fixed to the outer surface of the distribution 40, and coupled to the sensor connection member 200 through the first connector 420. In the sensing unit 400 , the sensor 430 may be installed using the first cable member 410 to be located in the receiving space 42 of the logistics 40 .

That is, the sensor 430 for detecting the internal state of the logistics 40 , specifically, the internal state of the accommodating space 42 or the state of the goods accommodated in the accommodating space 42 , is the Regardless of the installation position, it may be arranged to be located in the receiving space 42 of the logistics 40 .

For this reason, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention uses the sensor 430 disposed in the receiving space 42 of the logistics 40 to determine the internal state of the logistics 40 or the logistics ( 40) can accurately detect the state of the goods accommodated in the interior.

In addition, even if the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a cold chain system in which the receiving space 42 of the logistics 40 is maintained at a low temperature, the main body 100 is the logistics 40 ), since it can be attached or fixed to the outer surface, the power supply unit 300 provided in the main body 100 to provide driving power is also maintained at a low temperature outside of the logistics 40, not inside the logistics 40 can be placed in

Through this, since the power supply unit 300 provided in the main body 100 can be disposed to be exposed to room temperature rather than the inside of the accommodation space 42 maintained at a low temperature, the power supply unit 300 that can be generated at a low temperature ) can be fundamentally prevented.

Accordingly, even if the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a cold chain system, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention accurately measures the internal state of the logistics 40 while It is possible to prevent performance degradation of the power supply unit 300 in advance.

Through this, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be stably operated regardless of the internal temperature of the logistics 40 .

Meanwhile, the main body 100 may store information on the logistics 40 and transmit at least some of the stored information to the outside. In addition, the main body 100 may store information sensed through the sensing unit 400 as described above, and when the sensing unit 400 is coupled to the sensor connection member 200 , the sensing unit ( 400) can be controlled.

To this end, the main body 100 includes a case 110 in which the circuit board 120 is embedded, the

circuit parts

130, 230, 330 mounted on the circuit board 120, and the

circuit part

130, 230, 330. A power supply that provides driving power to the side. (300) may be included.

In this case, the circuit board 120 and the power supply unit 300 may be accommodated in the case 110 , and the sensor connection member 200 may have one end connected to the circuit board 120 . A portion of the total length may be provided to be exposed to the outside of the case 110 .

Through this, the sensing unit 400 may be smoothly coupled or separated from the sensor connection member 200 exposed to the outside of the case 110 .

For example, the case 110 may include a first case 111 and a second case 112 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 .

In this case, the first case 111 and the second case 112 may be detachably coupled to each other, and the first case 111 and the second case 112 are coupled to the case 110 side. An inner space can be formed through

Accordingly, the circuit board 120 may be accommodated in the internal space in a state in which the

circuit parts

130 , 230 , and 330 are mounted, and the power supply unit 300 may also be accommodated in the internal space.

Through this, the circuit board 120 , the

circuit units

130 , 230 , 330 , and the power supply unit 300 can be protected from the external environment through the case 110 .

Here, the power supply unit 300 may be a known coin battery. However, the power supply unit 300 is not limited thereto, and if power can be supplied to the

circuit units

130, 230 and 330, various well-known batteries such as a prismatic battery or pouch type battery, flexible battery, and printed battery are the power supply unit 300. can be used as

In this case, the inner space may be divided into a portion in which the circuit board 120 is disposed and a portion in which the power supply unit 300 is disposed.

To this end, a plate-shaped support member 113 having a predetermined area may be disposed between the first case 111 and the second case 112 .

Through this, the circuit board 120 is disposed so as to be positioned on the upper side of the support member 113 to be supported by the support member 113 , and the power supply unit 300 is connected to the support member 113 . It may be disposed to be located on the lower side of the.

In this case, a receiving portion 112a for accommodating the thickness of the power supply unit 300 may be formed through the second case 112 side, and the receiving portion 112a may be formed through the second case 112 . The lower part opened through the cover member 114 detachably coupled to the can be sealed.

Through this, when replacement of the power supply unit 300 is required, the user can easily replace the power supply unit 300 by separating the cover member 114 from the second case 112 .

Here, the airtight member 115 may be disposed on the side of the cover member 114 to surround the edge of the cover member 114 . Accordingly, the airtight member 115 may prevent foreign substances such as moisture from penetrating into the receiving portion 112a from the outside.

As an example, the airtight member 115 may be a known O-ring, but is not limited thereto, and various known members may be used without limitation as long as it can block the movement of moisture.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 , the support member 113 may include a penetrating portion that is formed through a predetermined area in a region corresponding to the receiving portion 112a, and the A connection terminal 122 for electrical connection with the power supply unit 300 may be provided on the lower surface.

Through this, when the power supply unit 300 is inserted into the accommodation unit 112a, the power supply unit 300 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 120 through the connection terminal 122, and the power supply The supply unit 300 may supply driving power to the

circuit units

130 , 230 , and 330 .

The

circuit units

130 , 230 , and 330 may store information on the logistics 40 and transmit at least some of the stored information to the outside.

To this end, the

circuit units

130 , 230 , and 330 may include a memory unit 131 , at least one

communication module

132 , 133 , and a control unit 134 as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 .

The memory unit 131 may be a storage medium in which various information about the logistics 40 is stored. Such a memory unit 131 may be mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 as shown in FIGS. 3, 8 and 10 . For example, the memory unit 131 may be a memory semiconductor such as an NVM mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 .

Here, the information stored in the memory unit 131 may be logistics-specific information such as a production date, shipment information, product information, etc. of the logistics 40 , and the information stored in the memory unit 131 is the sensing unit Information on the state of the logistics 40 sensed through 400 may be included.

In addition, the memory unit 131 may store information generated when the at least one

communication module

132 and 133 is operated.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 , when the at least one

communication module

132 and 133 includes the first antenna 132b provided as an RFID antenna, RFID tagging through the RFID reader 20 is performed. Information on the location where the RFID reader 20 is installed (eg, the location of a warehouse) and time information on the tagging time of the RFID reader 20 may be stored in the memory unit 131 .

In this case, the information transmitted from the memory unit 131 during tagging using the RFID reader 20 (eg, unique information of the distribution 40 and information on the internal state of the distribution 40) is It may be transmitted to and stored on the server 10 side, and the installation location information of the RFID reader 20 generated during tagging using the RFID reader 20 and time information on the tagging time of the RFID reader 20, such as Various history information may be stored together in the server 10 .

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 10 , when the at least one

communication module

132 , 133 includes a second antenna 133b provided as an NFC antenna, NFC tagging through the portable terminal 30 is performed. Time information on the location where NFC tagging occurs and the time of the NFC tagging may be stored in the memory unit 131 .

The at least one

communication module

132 , 133 may transmit at least a portion of information stored in the memory unit 131 to the outside during tagging.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 , in the circuit unit 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the

communication modules

132 and 133 include a first communication module 132 for RFID tagging and a first communication module 132 for NFC tagging. It may be configured in a dual form including both communication modules 133 .

Through this, the logistics manager utilizes the information transmitted from the memory unit 131 and the information obtained through the RFID reader 20 when RFID tagging with the first communication module 132 using the RFID reader 20 . Logistics history can be managed and confirmed, and the final consumer utilizes information transmitted from the memory unit 131 when NFC tagging with the second communication module 133 using the mobile terminal 30 to provide logistics 40 You can easily check the unique information of the company as well as the logistical history that occurred during the transportation process.

Here, during NFC tagging through the mobile terminal 30 , a dedicated app installed in the mobile terminal 30 may be driven, and the dedicated app is the server 10 through communication with the server 10 . It can be linked with information stored in

In addition, during NFC tagging through the portable terminal 30 , a URL for connection with the server 10 may be displayed on the side of the portable terminal 30 .

Specifically, the first communication module 132 may transmit/receive data to and from the RFID reader 20 when the RFID reader 20 is tagged. Accordingly, the RFID reader 20 may transmit the information obtained from the data logger device 1000 to the server 10 side through communication with the first communication module 132 .

That is, the RFID reader 20 can receive and check information about the logistics 40 stored in the memory unit 131 during tagging, and the information checked through the RFID reader 20 can connect to a separate network. After being transmitted to the server 10 through the server 10 may be stored in the server (10).

Accordingly, the logistics manager can easily check and manage the history of the logistics 40 to which the data logger device 1000 is fixed through the information stored in the server 10 .

To this end, the first communication module 132 may include a first driving chip 132a and a first antenna 132b for wireless communication with the RFID reader 20 .

Here, the first antenna 132b may be an RFID antenna for RFID tagging, and the RFID antenna may be a UHF RFID antenna using a frequency band of approximately 900 MHz. That is, the first communication module 132 may be a UHF RFID communication module or a UHF RFID tag.

In addition, the first antenna 132b may be a radiator having a conductive member formed in a plate shape, and the first driving chip 132a may be mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 , and the first antenna 132b may be mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 . ) may be connected to the circuit board 120 to be electrically connected to the first driving chip 132a.

In this case, the first driving chip 132a may further include an auxiliary memory unit 132c, and the auxiliary memory unit 132c serves as a storage medium supporting the capacity of the memory unit 131 . can be done

For example, the auxiliary memory unit 132c may store unique information of the logistics such as production date, shipment information, product information, etc. of the logistics 40 , and the logistics 40 sensed through the sensing unit 400 . Information on the internal state of , may also be stored in the auxiliary memory unit 132c. Also, when the RFID reader 20 is tagged, location information and time information generated through the RFID reader 20 may be stored in the auxiliary memory unit 132c.

Accordingly, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides information on the logistics 40 stored in the memory unit 131 through the first communication module 132 when the RFID reader 20 is tagged. Information may be transmitted to the RFID reader 20 , and information received through the RFID reader 20 may be transmitted to the server 10 and then stored.

The second communication module 133 may perform wireless communication with the portable terminal 30 when tagging the portable terminal 30 in which the NFC antenna module is embedded as described above. Through this, the second communication module 133 can transmit the information stored in the memory unit 131 to the portable terminal 30 , and the user receives the information from the memory unit 131 through the portable terminal 30 . You can easily check the transmitted information.

To this end, the second communication module 133 may include a second driving chip 133a and a second antenna 133b. Here, the second antenna 133b may be an NFC antenna for NFC tagging, and the NFC antenna may be a known NFC antenna using a frequency band of 13.56 MHz.

That is, the second communication module 133 may be an NFC communication module or an NFC tag.

In addition, the second antenna 133b may be an antenna pattern formed in a predetermined pattern on one surface of the circuit board 120 , and the second driving chip 133a is mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 . The second driving chip 133a and the second antenna 133b may be electrically connected to each other through the circuit board 120 .

In this case, the second driving chip 133a may further include an auxiliary memory unit 133c, and the auxiliary memory unit 133c includes an auxiliary memory unit 132c provided in the first driving chip 132a. ), it may serve as a storage medium supporting the capacity of the memory unit 131 .

In this case, the second driving chip 133a, the second antenna 133b, the first driving chip 132a, and the first antenna 132b may be provided on one circuit board 120, and the first antenna The 132b and the second antenna 133b may be disposed on the circuit board 120 so as not to overlap each other.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the first antenna 132b may be attached to the upper surface of the circuit board 120 , and the second antenna 133b is connected to the circuit board 120 . A pattern may be formed on the upper surface, and the first antenna 132b may be attached to the upper surface of the circuit board 120 so as to be disposed at a position that does not overlap the second antenna 133b.

Through this, each of the first antenna 132b and the second antenna 133b may be disposed so as not to be positioned directly above or below each other.

For this reason, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can prevent performance degradation due to noise or interference that may occur when another conductive member is disposed directly above or below the conductive member. can

Although the drawings show that the first antenna 132b and the second antenna 133b are disposed at positions that do not overlap each other on the upper surface of the circuit board 120, the present invention is not limited thereto. The antenna 132b and the second antenna 133b may be respectively positioned on the upper and lower surfaces of the circuit board 120 if they are positioned so as not to overlap each other.

In this case, the information transmitted from the second communication module 133 to the mobile terminal 30 during NFC tagging using the mobile terminal 30 may be information stored in the memory unit 131 as described above.

That is, during NFC tagging using the portable terminal 30 , the second communication module 133 may transmit at least a portion of information stored in the memory unit 131 to the portable terminal 30 .

In this case, the information transmitted to the mobile terminal 30 through the second communication module 133 may be information that the producer or manager allows the consumer to check information among the information stored in the memory unit 131 .

Through this, using the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the logistics manager can manage the history of the logistics 40 in the transportation process through the information stored in the memory unit 131 , , the final consumer can easily check the history in the transportation process of the logistics 40 through the information stored in the memory unit 131 .

In addition, the second communication module 133 may serve as a switch for operating the driving of the control unit 134 through user authentication during NFC tagging. In this case, in the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a physical button for on/off driving may be omitted on the main body 100 side.

As another example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , in the circuit unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication module may consist of only the first communication module 132 for RFID tagging.

That is, the circuit unit 230 according to the present embodiment may have a form in which the above-described second communication module 133 is omitted from the circuit unit 130 of the above-described embodiment, and in this embodiment, the communication module is the above-described first communication module. It may be configured with only the module 132 .

In this case, the data logger device 1000 to which the circuit unit 230 according to the present embodiment is applied may be utilized as a well-known data logger device for logistics management.

That is, as described above, when the logistics manager performs RFID tagging with the first communication module 132 using the RFID reader 20 , the information transmitted from the memory unit 131 and the information acquired through the RFID reader 20 . can be used to manage and check the history of logistics.

Specifically, the first communication module 132 may transmit and receive data to and from the RFID reader 20 when the RFID reader 20 is tagged, and the RFID reader 20 includes the first communication module ( 132), the information obtained from the data logger device 1000 may be transmitted to the server 10 side.

In addition, the RFID reader 20 may receive and confirm information about the logistics 40 stored in the memory unit 131 during tagging, and the information checked through the RFID reader 20 may be connected to a separate network. After being transmitted to the server 10 through the server 10 may be stored in the server (10).

In this case, the detailed description of the first communication module 132 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 , and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As another example, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 10 , in the circuit unit 330 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication module may consist of only the second communication module 133 for NFC tagging.

That is, the circuit unit 330 according to the present embodiment may have a form in which the above-described first communication module 132 is omitted from the circuit unit 130 of the above-described embodiment, and in this embodiment, the communication module is the above-described second communication It may be configured with only the module 133 .

In this case, the data logger device 1000 to which the circuit unit 330 according to the present embodiment is applied may be used as a data logger device for final consumer confirmation.

That is, as described above, the final consumer can easily check the history in the transportation process of the logistics 40 through the information stored in the memory unit 131 .

Specifically, the second communication module 133 may perform wireless communication with the portable terminal 30 when tagging the portable terminal 30 having the NFC antenna module built therein as described above.

Through this, the portable terminal 30 can receive information stored in the memory unit 131 through the second communication module 133 , and the user can receive the information stored in the memory unit 131 through the portable terminal 30 . ) can be easily checked.

In this case, since the details of the second communication module 133 are the same as those of the above-described embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 , a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 134 may control overall driving of the memory unit 131 , the

communication modules

132 and 133 , and the sensing unit 400 . That is, the control unit 134 may be driven by receiving driving power from the power supply unit 300 .

In addition, as described above, when the sensing unit 400 is coupled to the sensor connection member 200 , the control unit 134 may control the driving of the sensing unit 400 and the sensor 430 . The information obtained through this may be stored in the memory unit 131 .

Here, the control unit 134 may control the sensing unit 400 to periodically operate the sensing unit 400 , and the control unit 134 may receive information periodically sensed through the sensor 430 . It may be stored in the memory unit 131 .

In addition, when the

circuit units

130 and 230 include the first communication module 132 , the control unit 134 transmits information generated during RFID tagging using the first communication module 132 to the memory unit 131 . In the case of RFID tagging using the first communication module 132 , the sensing unit 400 is driven to store the information sensed through the sensor 430 in the memory unit 131 .

In addition, when the

circuit units

130 and 330 include the second communication module 133 , the control unit 134 drives the sensing unit 400 during NFC tagging using the second communication module 133 to make the Information sensed by the sensor 430 may be stored in the memory unit 131 or transmitted to the outside.

In addition, the controller 134 may control the first driving chip 132a or the second driving chip 133a during RFID tagging or NFC tagging, respectively.

Accordingly, when the consumer who has received the logistics 40 tags the second communication module 133 with NFC tagging the mobile terminal 30 such as a mobile phone, as described above, the consumer receives the unique information of the logistics 40 and In addition, information sensed by the sensing unit 400 may be confirmed from the memory unit 131 .

In addition, as described above, the installation location information of the RFID reader 20 and time information on the tagging time of the RFID reader 20 are generated when the RFID reader 20 is tagged in the transport process of the logistics 40 as described above. When stored in the memory unit 131 , the consumer can check the installation location information and time information stored in the memory unit 131 during NFC tagging through the mobile terminal 30 .

Through this, since the consumer can easily check the information stored in the memory unit 131 through the portable terminal 30 , the consumer does not use expensive equipment such as the RFID reader 20 , the logistics 40 . You can easily check various information about it.

For example, the control unit 134 may be mounted on one surface of the circuit board 120 , and the control unit 134 may be a system semiconductor such as an MCU.

On the other hand, the sensor connection member 200 is to extend a certain length outward from the case 110 so that the sensing unit 400 for detecting the state of the logistics 40 can be detachably coupled to one end. can

When one side of the sensor connection member 200 is physically detachably coupled to the first connector 420 of the sensing unit 400, the sensing unit 400 may be electrically connected to the

circuit units

130, 230, 330. .

Accordingly, when the sensor connection member 200 is coupled to the sensing unit 400 , the sensor 430 may be operated under the control of the control unit 134 , and Information may be stored toward the memory unit 131 .

For this reason, the user can properly replace and use the sensing unit 400 according to the type of the goods accommodated in the logistics 40 or the inside of the logistics 40 or information to be sensed.

To this end, the sensor connection member 200 may include a second cable member 210 and a second connector 220 .

In this case, the second cable member 210 has a predetermined length so that a part of the total length can be exposed to the outside of the case 110 while one end of the second cable member 210 is electrically connected to the circuit board 120 . can be formed. In addition, the second connector 220 may be provided at an end side of the second cable member 210 exposed to the outside of the case 110 . In addition, the second connector 220 may be provided as a connector corresponding to the first connector 420 .

Accordingly, the user connects or separates the first connector 420 of the sensing unit 400 and the second connector 220 of the sensor connection member 200 to each other, and a sensor 430 suitable for the distribution 40. It can be easily replaced with the sensing unit 400 having Through this, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention can select and select the sensing unit 400 suitable for the goods accommodated in the logistics 40 .

In addition, even if the main body 100 is attached or fixed to the outer surface of the logistics 40 , the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention detects the sensing unit 400 connected to the sensor connection member 200 . Through the sensor 430 may be installed to be located in the receiving space 42 of the distribution (40). Through this, the data logger device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides the internal state of the logistics 40 through the sensor 430 disposed inside the receiving space 42 of the logistics 40. 40) can accurately detect the state of the goods accommodated in the interior.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add components within the scope of the same spirit. , changes, deletions, additions, etc. may easily suggest other embodiments, but this will also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

As a data logger device disposed on the outer surface of the logistics to detect information on the logistics,

a main body including a case in which a circuit board is embedded, and a circuit part mounted on the circuit board to store information on the distribution and to transmit at least some of the stored information to the outside; and

A data logger device including a; sensor connection member extending outwardly by a predetermined length from the case so that the sensing unit for detecting the state of the distribution can be detachably coupled.
According to claim 1,

The sensing unit is a probe-type sensor including a first cable member having a predetermined length and having a first connector at one end, and a sensor provided at the other end of the first cable member.
3. The method of claim 2,

The sensor connection member includes a second cable member extending a predetermined length from the circuit board so that a part of the total length can be exposed to the outside of the case while one end thereof is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the first connector and a second connector provided at an end of the second cable member to be detachably coupled;

The sensing unit is a data logger device arranged so that the sensor is located inside the logistics in a state in which it is engaged with the sensor connection member.
According to claim 1,

The circuit unit may include a memory unit storing the information on the distribution, a communication module for transmitting the information stored in the memory unit to the outside, and a control unit for controlling overall driving.
5. The method of claim 4,

The communication module is

a first communication module communicating with the RFID reader so that the information of the memory unit can be transmitted to the server side through the RFID reader when the RFID reader is tagged; and

Including; a second communication module for transmitting the information stored in the memory unit to the outside when NFC tagging;

The first communication module is an RFID communication module including a first driving chip and an RFID antenna for wireless communication with the RFID reader,

The second communication module is a data logger device that is an NFC antenna module including a second driving chip and an NFC antenna for the NFC tagging.
6. The method of claim 5,

The RFID antenna and the NFC antenna are disposed so as not to overlap each other on the circuit board.
6. The method of claim 5,

When the RFID reader is tagged, location information and time information generated through the RFID reader are stored in the memory unit.
8. The method of claim 7,

When NFC tagging, the second communication module is a data logger device that transmits the location information and time information stored in the memory unit to the outside.
5. The method of claim 4,

The communication module is an RFID communication module including a first driving chip and an RFID antenna for wireless communication with the RFID reader,

The RFID communication module is a data logger device for transmitting the information of the memory unit to the server side when the RFID reader is tagged.
5. The method of claim 4,

The communication module is an NFC antenna module including a second driving chip and an NFC antenna for the NFC tagging,

The NFC antenna module is a data logger device for transmitting the information stored in the memory unit to the outside during NFC tagging.