WO2023229088A1

WO2023229088A1 - Electronic device and method for managing shelf cell information

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Publication number: WO2023229088A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/007837
Authority: WO
Inventors: 문보라; 이상호; 김민서; 강경태; 우웬빙; 김용식; 홍형준; 김재현; 전지혜; 이태화
Original assignee: 쿠팡 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-05-26
Filing date: 2022-06-02
Publication date: 2023-11-30
Also published as: KR20230165009A; TW202403622A

Abstract

Disclosed are an electronic device and method for managing shelf cell information. The electronic device for managing shelf cell information, according to the present disclosure, allocates cell identification information to each shelf cell, sets cell state information to at least some cells, and manages the cell state information by receiving terminal identification information and scan information transmitted by a worker terminal according to an order request from a user terminal.

Description

Electronic device and method for shelf cell information management

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and method for managing shelf cell information during order processing, including picking and delivery.

As the use of the Internet becomes more widespread, the e-commerce market is expanding. However, as the volume of goods increased, the logistics process became more detailed, and harmonious linkage between each logistics process became essential for efficient and rapid collection/delivery of items.

However, even to this day, the management of shelf cells where items are loaded within a distribution center is entirely dependent on human resources, and although the manpower and time required for this are considerable, there is a high probability that errors will occur in the process of moving numerous items.

In relation to this, prior literature such as KR102343759B1 or KR2017-0112241A may be referred to.

The present disclosure is proposed to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide an electronic device and method for overall managing shelf cell status information during order processing, including picking and delivery.

The technical problems to be achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems described above, and other technical problems can be inferred from the following embodiments.

A method of managing shelf cell information by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes assigning cell identification information to each of a plurality of shelf cells in a center; setting cell state information having one of an activated state and a deactivated state for at least some of the plurality of shelf cells; Receiving an order request from a user terminal; assigning order information corresponding to the order request to one of the plurality of shelf cells; providing information about a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to an operator terminal of the center; Receiving scan information including cell identification information and terminal identification information capable of identifying the worker terminal from the worker terminal; and managing cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information, based on the scan information and the terminal identification information.

According to one embodiment, allocating the cell identification information includes obtaining information on the number of total shelf cells; checking whether the number information of all shelf cells is valid; If the number information of all shelf cells is valid, allocating the cell identification information to each of the shelf cells corresponding to the number information of all shelf cells; and generating a re-input request message when the information on the number of total shelf cells is invalid.

According to one embodiment, setting the cell state information includes obtaining information on the number of shelf cells to be used; checking whether the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid; If the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid, setting the cell state information in each of the shelf cells corresponding to the information on the number of shelf cells to be used; and generating a re-input request message when the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is invalid.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method includes obtaining information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used; Checking whether further use of shelf cells is possible; If additional use of the shelf cells is possible, checking whether information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used is valid; If the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is valid, among the shelf cells in the plurality of shelf cells for which the cell state information is not set, a number of shelf cells corresponding to the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used are added to each shelf cell. allocating the cell state information; If the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is invalid, generating a re-input request message; and generating an error message when additional use of the shelf cell is not possible.

According to one embodiment, the step of checking whether additional use of the shelf cell is possible is performed when the number of order requests received from the user terminal during a unit time is greater than or equal to a set standard number, or the current time falls within the set order congestion time zone. In this case, it may be characterized in that it is determined that additional use of the shelf cell is possible.

According to one embodiment, the step of allocating the order information may be characterized by allocating the order information to one of shelf cells in which cell state information is set to an activated state.

According to one embodiment, the managing step includes determining whether a first update condition is met based on the scan information; If the first update condition is satisfied, determining whether a second update condition is satisfied based on the scan information and the terminal identification information; When the second update condition is met, updating cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information; And when the first update condition or the second update condition is not met, it may include transmitting an error message to the worker terminal.

According to one embodiment, the step of determining whether the first update condition is satisfied may include, if the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned, the first update condition is It can be characterized as being judged as being satisfied.

According to one embodiment, the step of determining whether the second update condition is met includes identifying the worker terminal as one of a first half delivery terminal and a second half delivery terminal based on the terminal identification information; When the worker terminal is a general transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is activated; When the worker terminal is a general transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is not satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state; When the worker terminal is a second half transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state; And when the worker terminal is a second half transport terminal, if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is in an active state, determining that the second update condition is not satisfied. there is.

According to one embodiment, the updating step includes changing the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information from an activated state to a deactivated state, or changing the cell state information from a deactivated state to an activated state. You can do this.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method includes receiving a cancellation request for the order request from the user terminal; and setting cell state information of the shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to an activated state.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method includes generating order-cell matching information by matching the order information with information about a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned; Receiving an inquiry request for the order-cell matching information from the user terminal or the worker terminal; And it may further include providing the order-cell matching information to the terminal that transmitted the inquiry request.

According to one embodiment, the order-cell matching information is a match between order identification information capable of identifying the order request, delivery target item information according to the order request, and cell identification information of a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned. It can be characterized.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method, when the number of order requests received from the user terminal exceeds the number of currently activated shelf cells, sets the current maximum number of picking tasks that can be assigned per unit time. A step of limiting the number of shelf cells in an activated state to less than or equal to the number may be further included.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method includes calculating the number of second half transport terminals among the worker terminals that are currently available, based on the scan information and the terminal identification information; and adjusting the number of shelf cells in an activated state among the plurality of shelf cells based on the calculated number of second half transport terminals.

According to one embodiment, the calculating step may be characterized by determining the state of the second half transport terminal that has transmitted a processing completion response for the assigned task as available.

According to one embodiment, the calculating step is to determine the location of the delivery terminal after the delivery terminal transmits a delivery completion signal in relation to the delivery terminal of the delivery employee performing the delivery task among the latter transport terminals. When approaching within a certain distance from the item loading center where the shelf cell is located, the status of the delivery terminal may be determined to be available.

According to one embodiment, the shelf cell information management method may include, when cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information changes from a deactivated state to an activated state, the order requested from the user terminal is provided. A step of providing delivery departure information indicating that the corresponding delivery has departed may be further included.

An electronic device for managing shelf cell information of a center according to an embodiment of the disclosure includes a transceiver, a memory for storing instructions, and a processor, wherein the processor is connected to the transceiver and the memory, Allocating cell identification information to each shelf cell, setting cell state information having one of an activated state and a deactivated state to at least some of the plurality of shelf cells, receiving an order request from a user terminal, and responding to the order request. Assigning corresponding order information to one of the plurality of shelf cells, providing information about the shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to a worker terminal of the center, scan information including cell identification information from the worker terminal, and Terminal identification information capable of identifying the worker terminal is received, and based on the scan information and the terminal identification information, cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is managed.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present disclosure, by managing information on shelf cells where items are loaded in connection with worker terminals and orders requested by users, it is possible to operate a center that is more accurate, faster, and requires less human hands.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, when a problem occurs in the process of loading items into a shelf cell or moving an item loaded into a shelf cell, a related message is immediately provided to the worker terminal, thereby quickly identifying and resolving the problem to ensure a smooth center. Operation is possible.

Additionally, according to the present disclosure, very efficient center operation is possible under the same workforce by flexibly adjusting the number of available shelf cells in consideration of various environments.

The effect of the invention is not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a shelf cell information management system according to an embodiment.

2 is an exemplary diagram of a center configured to utilize a shelf cell information management system according to one embodiment.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing shelf cell information according to an embodiment.

4 to 13 are flowcharts for explaining a method of managing shelf cell information according to an additional embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device that manages shelf cell information according to an embodiment.

The terms used in the embodiments are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person working in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the relevant description. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

When it is said that a part "includes" a certain element throughout the specification, this means that, unless specifically stated to the contrary, it does not exclude other elements but may further include other elements. In addition, terms such as "...unit" and "...module" used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. It may be possible, and unlike the example shown, specific operations may not be clearly distinguished.

The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” used throughout the specification means ‘a alone’, ‘b alone’, ‘c alone’, ‘a and b’, ‘a and c’, ‘b and c ', or 'all of a, b, and c'.

The “terminal” or “user terminal” mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal that can connect to a server or other terminal through a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a laptop, desktop, laptop, etc. equipped with a web browser, and the portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that guarantees portability and mobility. , all types of communication-based terminals such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), and LTE (Long Term Evolution), smartphones, tablet PCs, etc. It may include a handheld-based wireless communication device.

In the following description, “transmission,” “communication,” “transmission,” “reception,” “transmission,” “transmission,” “reception,” or similar terms of a signal, message, or information refer to the direct transmission of information, message, or information from one component to another. It includes not only what is done, but also what is transmitted through other components.

In particular, “transmitting” or “transmitting” a signal, message or information as a component indicates the final destination of the signal, message or information and does not mean the direct destination. The same applies to “receiving” signals, messages or information. Additionally, in the present disclosure, “related” to two or more data or information means that if one data (or information) is acquired, at least part of other data (or information) can be obtained based on it.

Additionally, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In describing the embodiments, description of technical content that is well known in the technical field to which the present invention belongs and that is not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to convey the gist of the present invention more clearly without obscuring it by omitting unnecessary explanation.

For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically shown in the accompanying drawings. Additionally, the size of each component does not entirely reflect its actual size. In each drawing, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numbers.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to provide common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

It will be understood that each block of the processing flow diagrams and combinations of the flow diagram diagrams may be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be mounted on a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, so that the instructions performed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are described in the flow chart block(s). It creates the means to perform functions. These computer program instructions may also be stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular manner, so that the computer-usable or computer-readable memory It is also possible to produce manufactured items containing instruction means that perform the functions described in the flowchart block(s). Computer program instructions can also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process that is executed by the computer, thereby generating a process that is executed by the computer or other programmable data processing equipment. Instructions that perform processing equipment may also provide steps for executing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s).

Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical function(s). Additionally, it should be noted that in some alternative execution examples it is possible for the functions mentioned in the blocks to occur out of order. For example, it is possible for two blocks shown in succession to be performed substantially at the same time, or it is possible for the blocks to be performed in reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a shelf cell information management system according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the shelf cell information management system 100 according to one embodiment includes an electronic device 110, an operator terminal (first half conveyance terminal 120, second half conveyance terminal 130), and a user terminal 140. Includes. Although FIG. 1 shows the electronic device 110, the worker terminal (the first half transport terminal 120, the second half transport terminal 130), and the user terminal 140 as one each, this is for ease of understanding. , Depending on the embodiment, the number of each terminal may be plural. Meanwhile, those skilled in the art can understand that other general-purpose components may be included in addition to the components shown in FIG. 1.

In the present disclosure, a 'shelf cell' is a unit space in a center where various items are stored where items are temporarily loaded according to predetermined criteria such as type, receipt order, delivery order, order, etc., and is loaded in a specific area within the center. It is not limited to space, but can be used to refer to the loading space in each area. For example, there may be a shelf cell where items are temporarily loaded during the overall process of receiving, picking, packaging, and delivering items according to an order.

The electronic device 110 may receive data from at least one of the first half carrier terminal 120, the second half carrier terminal 130, and the user terminal 140, and perform calculations using the received data. Additionally, the electronic device 110 may transmit the calculation result to at least one of the first half delivery terminal 120, the second half delivery terminal 130, and the user terminal 140.

The first half transport terminal 120 refers to a worker's terminal that moves an item from another place to a shelf cell and loads the item into a shelf cell, and the second half transport terminal 130 moves the item from a shelf cell to another place or delivers it. This refers to the worker's terminal that transports it to the destination. That is, in the present disclosure, the distinction between the first half and the second half of the worker terminal is whether it is the worker's terminal that performs the work before the item is loaded in the shelf cell, or the worker's terminal that performs the work after the item is loaded in the shelf cell. It is according to. For example, if 'shelf cell' refers to a storage unit (e.g., tote, freezer, etc.) within a center where received items are stored, the terminal of the worker transporting the item to the storage unit is the overall transport terminal (120) ), and the terminal of the worker who transports the item from the storage unit to another place may be the latter transport terminal 130. If, upon a user's order, an item is directly selected from the storage unit by a delivery staff member and delivered to the delivery destination, the terminal of the worker transporting the item to the storage unit may be the overall transport terminal 120, and the delivery worker The terminal may become the latter transport terminal 130.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 110, the worker terminal (the first half transport terminal 120, the second half transport terminal 130), and the user terminal 140 can communicate with each other or with other external devices through the connected network 150. You can. The network 150 includes a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a value added network (VAN), a mobile radio communication network, a satellite communication network, and their It is a comprehensive data communication network that includes mutual combinations and allows each component shown in Figure 1 to communicate smoothly with each other, and may include wired Internet, wireless Internet, and mobile wireless communication networks. Wireless communications include, for example, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, ZigBee, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct), UWB (ultra wideband), and infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association). ), NFC (Near Field Communication), etc., but are not limited thereto.

In relation to the above, it will be described in more detail through the drawings below. The methods shown in FIGS. 2 to 13 may be performed, for example, by the electronic device 110 described above.

2 is an exemplary diagram of a center configured to utilize a shelf cell information management system according to one embodiment. As shown, the center may be divided into a plurality of zones, and in the present disclosure, such 'zone' may refer to a virtual division between a series of processes for storing, searching, and delivering items. Accordingly, the zones in FIG. 2 may be omitted, duplicated, or modified, and in some embodiments, 'zones' divided differently from the division of zones shown in FIG. 2 may be considered.

The picking area 210 may be an area within the center where each item is stored in the shelf cell 201. In some embodiments, shelf cells 201 may include one or more of physical shelves, bookshelves, boxes, totes, refrigerators, freezers, and cold storage. In some embodiments, shelving cells 201 may be organized in multiple tiers, and workers or machines may use forklifts, elevators, conveyor belts, carts, hand trucks, carts, automated robots or devices, or manual labor. Items can be transported to the picking area 210 in a variety of ways. Workers who load items into the shelf cell 201 of the picking area or workers who pick up items from the shelf cell 201 can scan the shelf cell 201 using their respective terminals, and in this case, the terminal is an electronic device. Scan information corresponding to the cell may be transmitted to 110 (eg, via the network 150).

When there is a user order, the operator can search for the required item in the shelf cell 201, pick the item, and place it on the transport device 202. Although the transportation mechanism 202 is shown as a slide in FIG. 2, the transportation mechanism may be implemented by various means such as a conveyor belt, elevator, cart, forklift, hand truck, cart, or cart.

The items may then arrive at packaging area 220. Packaging area 220 may be an area within the center where items are received from picking area 210 and packed into boxes or bags for shipping to the user. Illustratively, a worker assigned to receive items (e.g., a 'rebin worker') receives the items from the picking area 210 and transports them to a shelf cell in the packing area 220 via the transport mechanism 202. 203), the item can be transported to a designated shelf cell 203 according to the order. Subsequently, a packer may retrieve an item from the cell 203, pack the item into a box or bag prior to delivery, and send the box or bag to the hub area 230 through various transportation means. However, the packaging area 220 is a place where items to be delivered require packaging, and in the case of items that do not require packaging (ship in original carton items; SIOC items), they may not pass through the packaging area 220.

The item may then arrive at hub area 230. The hub area 230 may be an area within the center that receives boxes or bags from the packing area 220 or SIOC items directly from the picking area. The worker in the hub area 230 may determine the camp or destination where the item 204 sent to the hub area 230 will be delivered and deliver the item to the delivery area 240.

Workers in delivery area 240 may scan item 204 to determine its final destination. In addition, some workers 205 who use trucks as a means of transportation may perform delivery work by loading items 204, and in this case, the trucks may be owned, leased, or operated by a company that owns, leases, or operates the center. And the worker 205 using the truck may be a full-time employed employee. Meanwhile, some workers 206 who use automobiles as a means of transportation may also perform delivery tasks by loading items 204. In this case, the automobile may be owned, leased, or operated by the worker 206, and the automobile may be operated by the worker 206. The worker 206 used may be an emergency employee (eg, a ‘Flex employee’).

In step S310, the electronic device 110 assigns cell identification information to each of the plurality of shelf cells in the center. In the present disclosure, 'cell identification information' is information that can identify each shelf cell, and may include, for example, unique code information generated for each shelf cell. The time at which the cell identification information is generated may be different from the time at which the cell identification information is allocated, and the entity that generates the cell identification information may be the electronic device 110 or another separate device.

In step S320, the electronic device 110 sets cell state information having one of an activated state and a deactivated state for at least some of the plurality of shelf cells. Specifically, the electronic device 110 may individually set cell state information for all shelf cells to which cell identification information is assigned through step S310, but depending on the embodiment, cell state information may be set only for some of the shelf cells. there is. Additionally, in the case of a shelf cell with the cell state information set to 'activated state', this means that the current item is a loadable (i.e. available) shelf cell, and in the case of a shelf cell with the cell state information set to 'deactivated state', the item This may mean that the shelf cell is already loaded and cannot be loaded with additional items (i.e., is unavailable). However, this is an example, and the value of the cell state information and the actual state of the shelf cell can be set in various combinations.

In step S330, the electronic device 110 receives an order request from the user terminal 140.

In step S340, the electronic device 110 allocates order information corresponding to the received order request to one of the plurality of shelf cells.

According to one embodiment, the order information includes identification information that can identify which order request the order information corresponds to, a list of items to be delivered according to the order request, and setting information of the user who requested the order (e.g., personal information of the orderer) , recipient's personal information, delivery destination, etc.).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may allocate order information to one of shelf cells for which cell state information is set to an activated state. This prevents another item from being loaded into a shelf cell that is already loaded with items and cannot be used.

In step S350, the electronic device 110 provides information about shelf cells to which order information is assigned to the worker terminal 120 or 130 of the center.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may provide the overall transport terminal 120 with information about shelf cells with cell state information set to the activated state among shelf cells to which order information is assigned. That is, the electronic device 110 can guide the operator of the shelf transport terminal 120 to load items into the shelf cell by providing information about empty shelf cells to the shelf cell.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 may provide the second half transport terminal 130 with information about shelf cells whose cell state information is set to a deactivated state among shelf cells to which order information is assigned. That is, the electronic device 110 can guide the operator of the second half delivery terminal 130 to pick up an item from the shelf cell by providing information about already filled shelf cells to the second half delivery terminal 130.

In step S360, the electronic device 110 receives scan information including cell identification information and terminal identification information capable of identifying the worker terminal 120 or 130 from the worker terminal 120 or 130 that has received the information.

Specifically, when the worker scans the identification code of the shelf cell (e.g., a barcode attached to the outer surface of the shelf cell) using a reader provided in the worker terminal 120 or 130 or linked to the worker terminal 120 or 130, the corresponding Scan information may be transmitted from the worker terminal 120 or 130 to the electronic device 110. Additionally, terminal identification information about the worker's terminal may be transmitted to the electronic device 110 simultaneously with the scan information or with a time difference from the transmission of the scan information. In this regard, the terminal identification information may be information that can only distinguish whether the worker terminal of the corresponding worker is the first half conveyance terminal 120 or the second half conveyance terminal 130, or may be information that can specify a unique worker terminal. there is.

In step S370, the electronic device 110 manages cell status information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information, based on the scan information and terminal identification information. That is, the electronic device 110 may update or maintain the cell state information of the scanned shelf cell, considering which terminal scanned the shelf cell, and directly output a signal or message related to the cell state information or externally. You can also transfer it to your device. However, it should be noted that this is only an example of cell state information management, and additional forms of cell state information management may be performed depending on the embodiment.

First, FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining step S310 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

In step S410, the electronic device 110 obtains information on the number of total shelf cells. At this time, information on the number of total shelf cells may be input from the administrator of the electronic device 110, may be a preset value, or may be obtained from an external device. Meanwhile, information on the number of total shelf cells may be entered as a single number (for example, 60 as number information on a total of 60 shelf cells), or as two numbers consisting of information on the number of horizontal shelf cells and information on the number of vertical shelf cells. It may be entered as a number (for example, 5*12 as the number information of 5 horizontal, 12 vertical, 60 total shelf cells), including information on the number of horizontal shelf cells, number of vertical shelf cells, and shelf cells. It may be entered as three numbers consisting of information on the number of layers (for example, 5 horizontal, 12 vertical, 3 floors, 5*12*3 as number information of a total of 180 shelf cells).

In step S420, the electronic device 110 checks whether the input information on the number of total shelf cells is valid.

According to one embodiment, when the total number of input shelf cells is less than or equal to the total number of shelf cells in the corresponding area in the preset center and is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, the electronic device 110 provides information on the number of total input shelf cells. It can be judged to be valid.

According to an additional embodiment, the electronic device 110 determines the input information on the number of total shelf cells as valid when the total number of input shelf cells satisfies the conditions of the above embodiment and is greater than or equal to the minimum number of preset shelf cells. You can judge.

However, the standard by which the electronic device 110 determines whether the input quantity information is valid is not limited to this, and the validity of the input quantity information is determined by determining whether the input quantity information is in a form that the electronic device 110 can recognize. It may also be determined depending on whether it is information or whether it is an acceptable level considering the resources and load of the electronic device 110.

In step S430, if the information on the number of total shelf cells is valid, the electronic device 110 allocates cell identification information to each of the shelf cells corresponding to the input information on the number of total shelf cells. At this time, which cell identification information is assigned to which shelf cell may be randomly determined by the electronic device 110, may be determined according to a preset allocation rule within the electronic device 110, or may be determined by the administrator of the electronic device 110. It can also be determined individually for each shelf cell by a command entered by .

In step S440, the electronic device 110 generates a re-input request message when information on the number of total shelf cells is invalid. In the present disclosure, the re-input request message generated by the electronic device 110 is an output unit (e.g., display, speaker, etc.) provided in the electronic device 110 or a separate external device linked to the electronic device 110. Can be output through the device. The form of the output re-entry request message may be in a visual form such as a pop-up window, modal window, or banner interface, or in a non-visual form such as voice or vibration, or a mixture of two or more forms.

Meanwhile, if the number information of all shelf cells is re-obtained after the re-input request message is generated, the electronic device 110 repeats the above-described steps S410 and S420 to determine whether to assign cell identification information to each shelf cell or re-enter it. You can decide whether to output the request message again.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining step S320 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

In step S510, the electronic device 110 obtains information on the number of shelf cells to be used. In the present disclosure, 'shelf cell to be used' refers to a shelf cell that will be used for loading items during the order processing process among all shelf cells to which cell identification information is assigned. At this time, information on the number of shelf cells to be used may be input from the administrator of the electronic device 110, may be a preset value, or may be obtained from an external device.

In step S520, the electronic device 110 checks whether the input information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid.

According to one embodiment, if the input number of shelf cells to be used is less than or equal to the total number of shelf cells input through step S410 and is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, the electronic device 110 uses the input information on the number of shelf cells to be used as a valid number. It can be judged that

According to an additional embodiment, the electronic device 110 determines the input information on the number of shelf cells to be used as valid when the input number of shelf cells to be used satisfies the conditions of the above embodiment and is greater than or equal to the minimum number of preset shelf cells to be used. You can judge.

In step S530, when information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid, the electronic device 110 sets cell state information in each of the shelf cells corresponding to the information on the number of shelf cells to be used. At this time, which cell state information is assigned to which shelf cell may be determined by preset initial cell state information (e.g., setting the initial cell state information for all shelf cells to be used to 'activated state'), and the electronic device ( 110) may be individually determined for each shelf cell by a command entered by the manager.

In step S540, the electronic device 110 generates a re-input request message when information on the number of shelf cells to be used is invalid.

Meanwhile, if the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is re-obtained after the re-input request message is generated, the electronic device 110 repeats the above-described steps S510 and S520 to determine whether to set cell status information for each shelf cell or to re-enter it. You can decide whether to output the request message again.

Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an additional embodiment of managing cell state information to add a shelf cell.

In step S610, the electronic device 110 obtains information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used. In the present disclosure, 'shelf cell to be used additionally' means a shelf cell to be additionally used for loading items among all shelf cells to which cell identification information is assigned and for which no current cell state information is set. . At this time, information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used may be input from the administrator of the electronic device 110, may be a preset value, or may be obtained from an external device.

In step S620, the electronic device 110 determines whether additional use of the shelf cell is possible.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that additional use of the shelf cell is possible if the number of order requests received from the user terminal 140 in a unit time is greater than or equal to a set reference number. For example, if the number of order requests received from any user terminal 140 in one minute exceeds 100, the electronic device 110 may determine that additional use of the shelf cell is possible. That is, the electronic device 110 may allow additional use of shelf cells only when there are many orders from the user terminal 140.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that additional use of a shelf cell is possible if the current time falls within the set order rush hour. For example, the electronic device 110 may determine that additional use of shelf cells is possible between 6 PM and 7 PM, which is set as the order rush hour. That is, the electronic device 110 may allow additional use of shelf cells only within a time period when order requests are expected to increase.

In step S630, if additional shelf cells can be used, the electronic device 110 checks whether information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is valid.

According to one embodiment, when the information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used is less than or equal to the number of shelf cells for which the current cell state information is not set and is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, the electronic device 110 provides information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used. can be judged to be valid.

In step S640, if the information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used is valid, the electronic device 110 selects the number corresponding to the information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used among shelf cells for which cell state information within a plurality of shelf cells is not set. Cell status information is assigned to each of the shelf cells.

In step S650, when information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is invalid, the electronic device 110 generates a re-input request message.

Meanwhile, if information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used is re-obtained after the re-input request message is generated, the electronic device 110 may repeat all of the above-described steps S610 to S630, except for step S620. By repeating S630, it is possible to determine whether to allocate cell status information to additional shelf cells or output the re-entry request message again.

In step S660, the electronic device 110 generates an error message when additional use of the shelf cell is not possible. In the present disclosure, the error message may be output through an output unit (eg, display, speaker, etc.) provided in the electronic device 110 or a separate external device linked to the electronic device 110. The form of the error message output may be in a visual form such as a pop-up window, modal window, or banner interface, or in a non-visual form such as voice or vibration, or a mixture of two or more forms.

Meanwhile, FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining step S370 of FIG. 3 in more detail.

In step S710, the electronic device 110 determines whether the first update condition is met based on the scan information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that the first update condition is satisfied when the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is a shelf cell to which order information has been previously assigned. That is, the electronic device 110 determines that the first update condition is not met when the worker scans a shelf cell that is not related to order processing, thereby preventing errors that occur when the worker scans the wrong shelf cell in advance. there is.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that, if the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is a shelf cell with cell state information set to the activated state, the shelf cell is not assigned order information in advance. Even if it is a shelf cell that is not used, it can be determined that the first update condition is satisfied. In this case, the electronic device 110 may reallocate order information allocated to another shelf cell to the shelf cell. In other words, the electronic device 110 relieves the worker of the burden of accurately scanning shelf cells to which order information is assigned, so that step S370 can be controlled to be performed without a hitch even if the worker scans other empty shelf cells. there is.

In step S720, when the first update condition is satisfied, the electronic device 110 determines whether the second update condition is satisfied based on scan information and terminal identification information. That is, the electronic device 110 can consider not only information on the scanned shelf cell but also information on the terminal that scanned the shelf cell to ultimately determine whether to update the cell state information. This will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 8.

In step S730, when the second update condition is met, the electronic device 110 updates the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may change the cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in scan information from the activated state to the deactivated state as a form of cell state information update.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 may change the cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in scan information from a deactivated state to an activated state as a form of cell state information update.

In step S740, the electronic device 110 transmits an error message to the worker terminal 120 or 130 when the first update condition or the second update condition is not met. In the present disclosure, the error message output by the electronic device 110 refers to an output unit (e.g., display, speaker, etc.) provided in the electronic device 110 or a separate external device linked to the electronic device 110. It can be output through The form of the error message output may be in a visual form such as a pop-up window, modal window, or banner interface, or in a non-visual form such as voice or vibration, or a mixture of two or more forms.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a flowchart to explain step S720 of FIG. 7 in more detail.

In steps S810 and S820, the electronic device 110 identifies the worker terminal 120 or 130 as one of the first half conveyance terminal 120 and the second half conveyance terminal 130, based on terminal identification information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may specify which zone the worker terminal 120 or 130 is based on the terminal identification information, and determine which worker terminal 120 or 130 is based on the specific result. ) can identify which terminal corresponds to the first half delivery terminal 120 and the second half delivery terminal 130.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 can identify what type of account the worker's account connected to the worker terminal 120 or 130 is based on terminal identification information, and the type of account identified is the overall transport. If it corresponds to a task, the worker terminal can be identified as the first half transport terminal 120, and if the identified type of account corresponds to the second half transport task, the worker terminal can be identified as the second half transport terminal 130. In other words, in the present disclosure, 'terminal identification information' does not only refer to information for identifying the type of terminal, type of terminal, etc., but also information for identifying what type of account the account accessed through the terminal is. It should be noted that this is a concept that includes .

In step S830, when the worker terminal is the overall transport terminal 120, the electronic device 110 determines that the second update condition is satisfied if the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is activated. It is judged that As a result, step S730 of FIG. 7 can be subsequently performed. Meanwhile, when the worker terminal is the overall transport terminal 120, the electronic device 110 determines that the second update condition is not satisfied if the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state. judge. As a result, step S740 of FIG. 7 can be subsequently performed. That is, the electronic device 110 may control cell status information to be updated when the shelf cell scanned by the worker performing the task of loading items into the shelf cell is available.

In step S840, when the worker terminal is the latter transport terminal 130, the electronic device 110 determines that the second update condition is satisfied if the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state. It is judged that As a result, step S730 of FIG. 7 can be subsequently performed. Meanwhile, when the worker terminal is the latter transport terminal 130, the electronic device 110 determines that the second update condition is not satisfied if the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is activated. judge. As a result, step S740 of FIG. 7 can be subsequently performed. That is, the electronic device 110 may control cell status information to be updated when the shelf cell scanned by the worker performing the task of moving an item in the shelf cell is already in use.

Meanwhile, Figure 9 is a flowchart for explaining an additional embodiment of managing cell status information according to order cancellation.

In step S910, the electronic device 110 receives a cancellation request for the order request from the user terminal 140.

According to one embodiment, the cancellation request received by the electronic device 110 may include identification information that can specify the order request. Specifically, the cancellation request may include identification information that can specify the order request itself, or it may include identification information that can specify the type and quantity of the item to be delivered according to the order request.

In step S920, the electronic device 110 sets the cell status information of the shelf cell to which order information is assigned to the activated state.

Furthermore, the electronic device 110 may delete order information assigned to a shelf cell whose cell state information is set to an activated state through step S920.

According to one embodiment, a sensor provided in a shelf cell with cell state information set to an activated state detects whether an item is still loaded in the corresponding shelf cell, and when the corresponding shelf cell detects that an item is loaded through the sensor, the sensor A signal requesting return of the item may be transmitted to the device 110. Subsequently, in response to the received signal, the electronic device 110 moves (1) the cell identification information of the corresponding shelf cell and (2) the items loaded in the corresponding shelf cell to the previous location to the overall transport terminal 120 that is in an idle state. A message may be provided requesting release.

Meanwhile, Figure 10 is a flowchart for explaining an additional embodiment of matching and providing order information and cell information according to an inquiry request.

In step S1010, the electronic device 110 generates order-cell matching information by matching order information and information about the shelf cell to which the order information is assigned.

According to one embodiment, the order-cell matching information generated by the electronic device 110 includes (1) order identification information that can identify the order request, (2) information on the item to be delivered according to the order request, and (3) order information. Order-cell matching information may be included by matching the cell identification information of the assigned shelf cell.

According to an additional embodiment, the order-cell matching information generated by the electronic device 110 includes items currently loaded in a shelf cell to which order information is assigned among a plurality of delivery target items according to an order request, items that have not yet been loaded, It may further include loading status information that distinguishes items that have been loaded and then moved from the shelf cell.

In step S1020, the electronic device 110 receives an inquiry request for order-cell matching information from the worker terminal 120 or 130 or the user terminal 140.

In step S1030, the electronic device 110 provides order-cell matching information to the terminal that transmitted the inquiry request.

Through this, the electronic device 110 can more easily guide the worker terminal 120 or 130 to which shelf cell to access for processing a specific order (e.g., loading an item, moving a loaded item). , the user terminal 140 can be informed in more detail about the processing status of a specific order.

Meanwhile, Figure 11 is a flowchart for explaining an additional embodiment of managing the number of picking operations according to the number of order requests.

In step S1110, the electronic device 110 determines whether the number of order requests received from the user terminal 140 exceeds the number of currently activated shelf cells.

In step S1120, if the number of order requests received from the user terminal 140 exceeds the number of shelf cells currently in the activated state, the electronic device 110 sets the maximum number of picking tasks that can be assigned per unit time to the currently activated state. The number of shelf cells is limited to less than or equal to .

According to one embodiment, when the number of order requests currently awaiting processing among the order requests received during the first unit time from the user terminal 140 exceeds the number of currently activated shelf cells, Until the number of order requests currently awaiting processing falls below a preset standard number, the maximum number of picking operations that can be assigned during the second unit time may be limited to below the number of currently activated shelf cells. At this time, the first unit time and the second unit time may be the same or may be set differently. Meanwhile, 'order request currently waiting to be processed' means that the item to be delivered according to the order request has not been loaded into the shelf cell of the picking area or has not been moved from the picking area to the shelf cell of the packaging area, that is, the picking operation has not been completed. This refers to a request for an order.

Meanwhile, FIG. 12 is a flowchart to explain an additional embodiment of managing cell state information according to the number of currently available terminals.

In step S1210, the electronic device 110 calculates the number of the second half transport terminals 130 that are currently available among the worker terminals 120 and 130, based on the scan information and terminal identification information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that the state of the second half transport terminal 130, which has transmitted a processing completion response for the assigned task, is in an available state.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine that the second half transport terminal 130, which is not currently assigned a task, is in an available state.

According to another embodiment, after the delivery terminal transmits a delivery completion signal in relation to the delivery terminal of the delivery employee performing the delivery task among the latter delivery terminals 130, the electronic device 110 may change the location of the delivery terminal to a plurality of locations. If the shelf cell of is close to the item loading center where is located within a certain distance, the status of the delivery terminal can be determined to be available. In this regard, the location of the delivery terminal may be calculated using Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, and the location of the item loading center may be a preset address.

In step S1220, the electronic device 110 adjusts the number of shelf cells in an activated state among a plurality of shelf cells based on the calculated number of second half transport terminals 130.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may maintain the number of shelf cells currently in an activated state when the number is greater than or equal to the calculated number of the second half transport terminals 130.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 does not set cell state information among shelf cells to which cell identification information is assigned when the number of shelf cells currently activated is less than the calculated number of second half transport terminals 130. You can select a shelf cell for which cell status information will be set to activated among shelf cells that are not active. At this time, the number of shelf cells selected by the electronic device 110 may be greater than or equal to the difference between the calculated number of second half transport terminals 130 and the number of shelf cells currently activated.

Meanwhile, Figure 13 is a flowchart for explaining an additional embodiment of notifying the user of delivery departure according to cell status information.

In step S1310, the electronic device 110 determines whether the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information changes from the deactivated state to the activated state.

In step S1320, when the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information changes from the deactivated state to the activated state, the electronic device 110 determines whether delivery according to the order requested from the user terminal 140 is performed. Provides delivery departure information indicating departure.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 further checks whether the worker terminal that transmitted the scan information based on the terminal identification information in step S1310 is the latter transport terminal 130, and includes the scan information in step S1320. In addition to the fact that the cell status information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information is changed from the deactivated state to the activated state, when the confirmed worker terminal is the latter transport terminal 130, delivery according to the order requested from the user terminal 140 is started. Delivery departure information can be provided to indicate that the delivery has been completed. Through this, it is possible to prevent delivery departure information from being provided to the user terminal 140 even when the overall transport terminal 120 retrieves and returns items loaded on shelf cells.

According to one embodiment, the delivery departure information provided by the electronic device 110 may further include information on the scheduled delivery date set according to the order request transmitted by the user terminal 140.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may include a transceiver 111, a processor 113, and a memory 115. In one embodiment, the electronic device 110 is connected to a worker terminal (first-half transport terminal 120, second-half transport terminal 130) and a user terminal 140 through the transceiver 111, and can exchange data. .

The processor 113 may perform at least one method described above through FIGS. 1 to 13. The memory 115 may store information for performing at least one method described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 . Memory 115 may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

The processor 113 can control the electronic device 110 to execute programs and provide information. The code of the program executed by the processor 113 may be stored in the memory 115.

The processor 113 is connected to the transceiver 111 and the memory 115, assigns cell identification information to each of the plurality of shelf cells in the center, and places one of an activated state and a deactivated state on at least some of the plurality of shelf cells. Set cell status information, receive an order request from the user terminal 140, assign order information corresponding to the order request to one of the plurality of shelf cells, and send information about the shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to the center. Provides to the worker terminal (120 or 130), receives scan information including cell identification information from the worker terminal (120 or 130) and terminal identification information that can identify the worker terminal (120 or 130), scan information and the terminal Based on the identification information, cell status information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information can be managed.

In addition, the electronic device 110 according to an embodiment may further include an interface that can provide information to the administrator of the electronic device 110, a worker using the worker terminal 120 or 130, or a user of the user terminal 140. You can.

The electronic device 110 shown in FIG. 14 shows only components related to this embodiment. Accordingly, those skilled in the art can understand that other general-purpose components may be included in addition to the components shown in FIG. 14.

Devices according to the above-described embodiments include a processor, memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a touch panel, keys, buttons, etc. It may include a user interface device, etc. Methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable codes or program instructions executable on the processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random-access memory), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical read media (e.g., CD-ROM). ), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), etc. The computer-readable recording medium is distributed among computer systems connected to a network, so that computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The media may be readable by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a processor.

This embodiment can be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented in various numbers of hardware or/and software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, embodiments include integrated circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc. that can execute various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. can be hired. Similar to how the components can be implemented as software programming or software elements, the present embodiments include various algorithms implemented as combinations of data structures, processes, routines or other programming constructs, such as C, C++, Java ( It can be implemented in a programming or scripting language such as Java), assembler, etc. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms running on one or more processors. Additionally, this embodiment may employ conventional technologies for electronic environment setting, signal processing, message processing, and/or data processing. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “composition” can be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical components. The term may include the meaning of a series of software routines in connection with a processor, etc.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims

In a method of managing shelf cell information of a center in an electronic device,

assigning cell identification information to each of a plurality of shelf cells of the center;

setting cell state information having one of an activated state and a deactivated state for at least some of the plurality of shelf cells;

Receiving an order request from a user terminal;

assigning order information corresponding to the order request to one of the plurality of shelf cells;

providing information about a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to an operator terminal of the center;

Receiving scan information including cell identification information and terminal identification information capable of identifying the worker terminal from the worker terminal; and

Based on the scan information and the terminal identification information, managing cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information.
According to paragraph 1,

The step of allocating the cell identification information is,

Obtaining information on the number of total shelf cells;

checking whether the number information of all shelf cells is valid;

If the number information of all shelf cells is valid, allocating the cell identification information to each of the shelf cells corresponding to the number information of all shelf cells; and

A method for managing shelf cell information, comprising: generating a re-input request message when the information on the number of total shelf cells is invalid.
According to paragraph 1,

The step of setting the cell state information is,

Obtaining information on the number of shelf cells to be used;

checking whether the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid;

If the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is valid, setting the cell state information in each of the shelf cells corresponding to the information on the number of shelf cells to be used; and

When the information on the number of shelf cells to be used is invalid, generating a re-input request message.
According to paragraph 1,

Obtaining information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used;

Checking whether further use of shelf cells is possible;

If additional use of the shelf cells is possible, checking whether information on the number of shelf cells to be additionally used is valid;

If the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is valid, among the shelf cells in the plurality of shelf cells for which the cell state information is not set, a number of shelf cells corresponding to the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used are added to each shelf cell. allocating the cell state information;

If the information on the number of additional shelf cells to be used is invalid, generating a re-input request message; and

A method for managing shelf cell information, further comprising generating an error message when additional use of the shelf cell is not possible.
According to paragraph 4,

The step of checking whether additional use of the shelf cell is possible is,

Shelf cell information, characterized in that it is determined that additional use of the shelf cell is possible when the number of order requests received from the user terminal during a unit time is more than a set standard number or when the current time falls within a set order congestion time zone. How to manage.
According to paragraph 1,

The step of allocating the order information is,

A shelf cell information management method, characterized in that allocating the order information to one of shelf cells in which cell status information is set to an activated state.
According to paragraph 1,

The above management steps are:

determining whether a first update condition is met based on the scan information;

If the first update condition is satisfied, determining whether a second update condition is satisfied based on the scan information and the terminal identification information;

When the second update condition is met, updating cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information; and

When the first update condition or the second update condition is not met, transmitting an error message to the worker terminal.
In clause 7,

The step of determining whether the first renewal condition is met is,

A method for managing shelf cell information, characterized in that it is determined that the first update condition is met when the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information is a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned.
In clause 7,

The step of determining whether the second renewal condition is met is,

Based on the terminal identification information, identifying the worker terminal as one of a first-half transport terminal and a second-half transport terminal;

When the worker terminal is a general transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is activated;

When the worker terminal is a general transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is not satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state;

When the worker terminal is a second half transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is in an inactive state; and

When the worker terminal is a second half transport terminal, determining that the second update condition is not satisfied if cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information is activated, the shelf comprising: How to manage cell information.
In clause 7,

The updating step is,

A method for managing shelf cell information, characterized in that changing cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information from an activated state to a deactivated state, or changing a deactivated state to an activated state.
According to paragraph 1,

Receiving a cancellation request for the order request from the user terminal; and

A shelf cell information management method further comprising setting cell state information of a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to an activated state.
According to paragraph 1,

generating order-cell matching information by matching the order information with information about a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned;

Receiving an inquiry request for the order-cell matching information from the user terminal or the worker terminal; and

Shelf cell information management method further comprising providing the order-cell matching information to the terminal that transmitted the inquiry request.
According to clause 12,

The order-cell matching information is,

A shelf cell information management method, characterized in that order identification information capable of identifying the order request, information on an item to be delivered according to the order request, and cell identification information of a shelf cell to which the order information is assigned are matched.
According to paragraph 1,

If the number of order requests received from the user terminal exceeds the number of currently activated shelf cells, further limiting the maximum number of picking operations that can be assigned per unit time to less than or equal to the number of currently activated shelf cells. Including, shelf cell information management method.
According to paragraph 1,

Based on the scan information and the terminal identification information, calculating the number of second half transport terminals that are currently available among the worker terminals; and

A shelf cell information management method further comprising adjusting the number of shelf cells in an activated state among the plurality of shelf cells based on the calculated number of second half transport terminals.
According to clause 15,

The calculating step is,

A shelf cell information management method, characterized in that the status of the second half transport terminal that has transmitted a processing completion response for the assigned task is determined to be available.
According to clause 15,

The calculating step is,

In relation to the delivery terminal of the delivery employee performing the delivery task among the latter transport terminals, after the delivery terminal transmits a delivery completion signal, the location of the delivery terminal is close to the item loading center where the plurality of shelf cells are located within a certain distance. In this case, a shelf cell information management method characterized in that the status of the delivery terminal is determined to be available.
According to paragraph 1,

When the cell state information of the shelf cell corresponding to the cell identification information included in the scan information changes from the deactivated state to the activated state, providing delivery departure information notifying the user terminal that delivery according to the requested order has departed. Further including, shelf cell information management method.
A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium that records a program for executing the method of claim 1 on a computer.
An electronic device for managing shelf cell information in a center, comprising:

Includes a transceiver, memory for storing instructions, and a processor;

The processor is connected to the transceiver and the memory,

Assigning cell identification information to each of the plurality of shelf cells in the center,

Setting cell state information having one of an activated state and a deactivated state in at least some of the plurality of shelf cells,

Receive an order request from the user terminal,

Assigning order information corresponding to the order request to one of the plurality of shelf cells,

Provide information about the shelf cell to which the order information is assigned to the worker terminal of the center,

Receiving scan information including cell identification information and terminal identification information capable of identifying the worker terminal from the worker terminal,

An electronic device that manages cell state information of a shelf cell corresponding to cell identification information included in the scan information, based on the scan information and the terminal identification information.