KR20070053510A - System for management household goods using rfid-tag - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention can be easily found in a short time because it is stored in various places in the house, not only can easily grasp the status of the goods and inventory status, but also for the processing of the goods through a portable electronic device linked to the household storage management system. It is related to the household storage management system using RFID technology, which can check the product information in real time as it can be notified of the message, and can manage the goods such as the foodstuffs that have passed the expiration date and the clothes that have been washed out much more efficiently. A home network system, comprising: an RFID tag (10) attached to one surface of a plurality of household items; An RFID reader (20) attached to an object containing the articles to read tag information of the RFID tag (10); An article information processing server (100) having a built-in program to receive the tag information read by the RFID reader (20) wirelessly, store and process the tag information, and output the calculated data; The article information processing server 100 is configured to include the web browser 40 connected to the article information processing server 100 and the internet network so as to check the calculated data, which is accommodated for each individual in the home. It relates to a household storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that to manage the goods.

RFID, Storage, Home Network, RFID Tag, Reader

Description

Generation storage management system using RDF technology {SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT HOUSEHOLD GOODS USING RFID-TAG}

1 is an overall configuration diagram according to an embodiment of a household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention,

2 is a view showing a product information processing server of a household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention.

* Description of the main parts of the drawings *

10: RFID tag 20: RFID reader

30: Zigbee communication module 40: Web browser

50: mobile communication terminal 100: product information processing server

110: information storage module 111: DB server

112: commodity information DB 113: mobile communication terminal DB

120: product processing module 121: wardrobe file

122: refrigerator file 123: bookshelf file

130: message transmission module

The present invention relates to a storage management system using an RFID technology that can easily identify the product information, such as the status, location and inventory of the goods by attaching the RFID tag to the goods located within the radius range of the home storage space.

Information and communication technology represented by the Internet and mobile communication has changed the life patterns of modern people. Nearly all homes, schools, and offices are equipped with Internet-enabled personal computers, which are used to acquire information through websites, purchase products through e-commerce, and exchange news via e-mail. Also, only a few years ago, people could only use voice communication-oriented mobile communication services using mobile communication terminals.In recent years, however, financial settlement, home automation, video shooting, photo shooting, MP3 music viewing, and wireless Internet use only one mobile communication terminal. Various services such as use can be provided.

This rapidly developing information and communication technology has been applied to various parts of real life, and the new term “Ubiquitous” has emerged. Ubiquitous is a Latin word meaning 'anywhere' and ubiquitous computing refers to an environment where computers can be used naturally and conveniently in life regardless of place or time. In other words, it means that the microcomputer device that transmits data to each other through wireless data communication is embedded in objects and spaces around the real life.

Current ubiquitous technology is implemented based on RFID technology. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, commonly referred to as Smart Labeling, is a technology that remotely detects and recognizes information stored on a microchip by using radio waves.It is a public transportation toll collection system, logistics tracking device, lost search, and road conditions. It is widely applied in industrial fields such as display.

However, the application of RFID technology in these industries is limited, and the construction of management system using RFID technology in the home is inadequate, and the application of RFID technology in the home, which is the basis for future-oriented ubiquitous life, It is a desperate situation.

An object of the present invention for solving the problems described above, by attaching an RFID tag to the article in the home, house storage using RFID technology to find the location of the article using the unique information of the article stored in the RFID tag It is to provide a management system.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a generation storage management system using RFID technology that can easily grasp the status and inventory status of goods through the unique information of the goods on the web browser linked to the household storage management system.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a household storage management system using RFID technology that can be notified of a message about the processing of the article through a portable electronic device linked to the household storage management system.

As described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a home network system comprising: an RFID tag attached to one surface of a plurality of household items; An RFID reader (20) attached to an object containing the articles to read tag information of the RFID tag (10); An article information processing server (100) having a built-in program to receive the tag information read by the RFID reader (20) wirelessly, store and process the tag information, and output the calculated data; The article information processing server 100 is configured to include the web browser 40 connected to the article information processing server 100 and the internet network so as to check the calculated data, which is accommodated for each individual in the home. It is achieved by a household storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that the items are managed.

In addition, in the present invention, the RFID tag 10 is a passive device that does not use an independent power source, and preferably includes a microchip and an interface.

In addition, according to the present invention, the tag information is preferably stored including the basic information of the goods and individual information suitable for the characteristics of each item.

In addition, according to the present invention, the basic information is preferably configured to include the name of the article, the article manufacturer, the unit price, the date of purchase, the place of purchase, access number.

In addition, according to the present invention, the individual information is preferably configured to include the expiration date, freshness, production site, capacity, nutrient information.

In addition, according to the present invention, the individual information is preferably configured to include color, material, fabric ingredients, washing method information.

In addition, according to the present invention, the RFID reader 20 is preferably attached to any one of the inner wall surface or the opening and closing portion of the object containing the article.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is preferable that the Zigbee communication module 30 is further included between the RFID reader 20 and the article information processing server 100 so that the tag information is received wirelessly.

In addition, according to the present invention, the article information processing server 100 includes a article information storage module 110 for reading the tag information transmitted from the RFID reader 20 as article information and storing in the article information DB (112); It comprises a goods processing module 120 for generating the calculation data through the program by extracting the basic information and individual information for each item stored in the goods information DB 112 of the goods information storage module 110 It is preferable.

In addition, according to the present invention, the article information storage module 111 is preferably configured to further comprise a mobile communication terminal DB 113 that a plurality of users input on a web browser.

In addition, according to the present invention, the article information storage module 111 preferably further includes a DB server 111 for extracting data of the article information DB 112 and the mobile communication terminal DB 113. .

In addition, according to the present invention, the article processing module 120 is configured to further include a refrigerator file 121, a wardrobe file 122, a bookcase file 123, each of which is built to generate the calculation data. desirable.

In addition, according to the present invention, the calculation data of the refrigerator file 121 is preferably configured to include the items to be disposed, the number of inventory items, cooking method for each item, intake nutrient status information.

In addition, according to the present invention, the closet pile 122 is preferably configured to include a washing method, clothing information to be avoided when washing.

In addition, according to the present invention, the article information processing server 100 is a notification message for actively notifying the mobile communication terminal of the user registered in the mobile communication terminal DB 113 of the calculated data of the article processing module 120 It is preferable to further include a message transmission module 130 to transmit.

According to the present invention, it is preferable that the notification message can be received only by the number of the mobile communication terminal set by the user on the web browser.

In addition, according to the present invention, the calculation data of the refrigerator file is configured to further include the food notification message information to buy, the food notification message to be bought through the mobile communication terminal registered in the mobile communication terminal DB (113) It is preferable to transmit in the form of a short message or a multimedia message.

In addition, according to the present invention, the calculation data of the wardrobe file is configured to further include information on the day to wash, the short message via the mobile communication terminal registered in the mobile communication terminal DB 113 to the washing day notification message Or it is preferable to transmit in the form of a multimedia message.

Hereinafter, a generation storage management system using RFID technology according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 2.

1 is an overall configuration diagram according to an embodiment of a household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention, Figure 2 is a view showing the article information processing server of the household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1, the generation storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention RFID tag 10, reader 20, Zigbee module 30, article information processing server 100, portable electronic device 40 It consists of a web browser (50).

The RFID tag 10 is a passive device that does not use an independent power source, and includes a microchip and an interface.

The microchip stores information on the object to which the RFID tag is attached, that is, the product information in the home. The goods in the home are objects of RFID tags, each of the foodstuffs stored in the refrigerator, the respective books and albums displayed on the bookshelf, the respective clothes hanging in the closet, the other storage box, the storage box and It refers to each of the clutter placed in the drawer.

The tag information of the RFID tag attached to the item stores basic information such as the name of the product, the manufacturer of the product, the unit price, the date of purchase, and individual information such as the expiration date, weight, and color corresponding to the characteristics of each item. For example, individual information of clothing such as coats, skirts, pants, socks, hats, etc. in the closet may be individual information such as washing method, fabric composition, access, color, and the like. Fish, drinks, vegetables, etc. Foodstuffs can be individual information such as the expiration date, freshness, origin, nutrition.

An RFID interface is an antenna element connected to a microchip. The RFID interface receives power from a reader using an inductively coupling or electromagnetic wave method, and transmits information stored in the microchip to the reader.

The RFID reader 20 is attached to each one (Appliance) in the home, such as a refrigerator, a bookcase, a wardrobe.

The RFID reader 20 includes a non-contact sensor, and when placed in close proximity to the RFID tag 10, the RFID reader 20 is stored in the RFID tag 10 using an inductively coupling method or an electromagnetic wave method. You will receive the information.

Therefore, in order to be placed in close proximity to the RFID tag 10, it is attached to the door or the inner wall surface of the appliance.

The RFID reader 20 and the Zigbee communication module 30 are wirelessly connected to receive the tag information and transmit the received tag information to the article information processing server 100.

The Zigbee communication module 30 is one of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard that supports short-range communication, and enables the short-range communication of about 10 ~ 20m in wireless networking, and unlike other short-range communication technology, power consumption is low. There is this.

The Zigbee communication module 30 serves as a relay for transmitting the tag information received from the RFID reader 20 to the article information processing server 100 connected by wire.

The article information processing server 100 receives tag information of the RFID tag 10 transmitted from the RFID reader 20 via the Zigbee communication module 30 as input data, and stores and processes corresponding tag information of the article. It also has a built-in program that can provide output and status notification services.

The article information processing server 100 is composed of the article information storage module 110, the article processing module 120, the message transmission module 130.

The article information storage module 110 is composed of a article information DB 112 and a mobile communication terminal DB 113, the article information by reading the tag information of the RFID tag transmitted from the RFID reader 20 as article information Stored in the DB (112).

It also includes a DB server 111 for extracting data from the article information DB (112).

The module stores basic information and individual information for each corresponding article. If the corresponding article information has been previously stored, updated information including changes may be stored or deleted.

For example, the tag information of the fish was first read by the reader (at the moment of putting the fish in the refrigerator) was stored in the article information storage module 110, after which the entrance and exit again by the reader (take out from the refrigerator to use the remaining part If it is stored in the refrigerator again), the expiration date, which is the individual information of the fish information, is changed, and if it is taken out and disposed of, the product information of the fish is permanently deleted.

In addition, the mobile terminal DB 113 of the article information storage module stores all the mobile phone numbers of people who will receive a family member or a notification message sent directly to the user on a web browser.

The article processing module 120 extracts basic information and individual information for each article stored in the article information DB 112 of the article information storage module 110 and inputs it into its own program and outputs the resultant value. .

The article processing module 120 is divided into files according to the characteristic data that can be calculated for each household appliance, and manages article information of articles corresponding to the same group.

For example, the wardrobe file 121, the refrigerator file 122, the bookcase file 123, the drawer file, the storage box file, the shoe cabinet file, the cupboard file may be divided into files.

Here, the characteristic data that can be calculated for each household appliance is, for example, the refrigerator file 122 means that data such as nutritional intake status of household members, necessary foodstuffs can be calculated, and distribution of goods to calculate these data. Due date, freshness, production, nutritional information, etc. are required.

In addition, if the wardrobe file 121, data such as the washing method, the number of wardrobe access, product fabric components, etc. that the clothes have to be calculated so that the data such as the notification of the time to wash, clothes to avoid washing together is required.

When generating the calculation data using the product information of each of the article processing module 120 as described above, the article information processing server 100 further displays a web browser 40 connected to the Internet network to show such data on a web browser. Include.

In addition, when the article information processing server 100 needs to actively notify the user according to the calculation data type of the article processing module 120 (when washing, notification of foodstuffs having an expiration date, etc.), To this end, the article information processing server 100 further includes a message transmission module 130.

The message transmission module 130 receives the notification message generated by the article processing module 120 as described above and transmits the short message or the multimedia message to the mobile communication terminal 50 of the family member via the mobile communication station 1. Do it.

Accordingly, in order to send a notification message to the mobile communication terminal 50 of the family member, the message transmission module 130 sends the mobile communication terminal number of the corresponding user who receives the family member or the notification message to the mobile communication terminal DB of the article information processing module. Extracted at 113.

In this case, the article processing module 120 may set the user to receive the notification message directly on the web browser.

For example, it is possible to specify that a reminder message for an expired food is sent only to the mother, even among family members.

As described above, the notification message transmitted by the message transmission module 130 is linked with the mobile communication terminal 50 of the user and family member connected to the article information processing server 100 and the Internet network, and the mobile communication terminal DB ( And received by the mobile communication terminal number extracted in 113).

The mobile communication terminal 50 is a device that a user can always carry around such as a mobile phone or a PDA that supports a short message or a multimedia message function.

The tag information of the RFID tag 10 is read by the RFID reader 20 within a predetermined range and is transmitted to the article information processing server 100 via the Zigbee communication module 30.

The tag information transmitted to the article information processing server 100 is stored as article information in the article information DB 112 list of the article information storage module 110 of the article information processing server 100.

The article information is transmitted to a corresponding file of the article processing module 120 to generate calculation data and a notification message by a unique program for each file.

The calculation data is provided by a visual screen to the user through a web browser, a notification message is transmitted to the message transmission module 130 is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal number previously stored in the DB via the Internet network. .

In the following, a citation example for each of the refrigerators storing food and beverages and a closet storing clothes are described.

Cited Example 1

To prepare dinner tonight, K's mother went to the grocery store for a grocery store.

The food products are all tagged with RFID tags, and the tag information of these RFID tags includes basic information such as product name, date of purchase, price, manufacturer, place of purchase, number of times of entry and exit, and the expiration date, nutritional composition, freshness, and production area. It contains information.

The mother opens the door of the refrigerator with the RFID reader and starts to put the groceries bought from the large supermarket one by one.In this case, the RFID tag information of the items is read within the radius range of the RFID reader and read through the ZigBee communication module. It is stored in the DB of the article information processing server.

At this time, since the items are first entered into the refrigerator, the number of entrances and exits is 1, and is recorded as being stored in the refrigerator.

Once the mother has put all the food and drinks in the refrigerator, she takes out only the tofu and pumpkin for dinner to cook the miso soup.

At this time, the tofu and pumpkin are read by the RFID reader and the number of entrances and exits is 2 and is recorded out of the refrigerator.

The mother who used tofu and half pumpkin for doenjang jjigae puts the remaining pumpkin half well and puts it in the refrigerator again. At this time, it is read by the RFID reader again and the number of accesses is 3 and recorded in the refrigerator. .

 A few days later, my mother goes to the supermarket where he went last time to go shopping again.

But this time, I couldn't figure out a list of items to buy, take out my mobile phone and check the received message.

The received message is a reminder message about the tofu parents used for the tofu stew and the groceries from the refrigerator.

However, after comparing the prices to buy tofu, the price is slightly higher than last time, so I don't want to buy it.

Think about the pumpkin fried in the refrigerator to think of the pumpkin, search the ingredients stored in the refrigerator through the cell phone for the pumpkin fried, and look at the chapters that fit.

My mother wondered about the nutritional status of my family, and I had to increase the purchase of milk that I had neglected after checking the nutritional information analyzed on the web browser based on the data of the foods left in the refrigerator for a month, and finding a significant drop in calcium intake. You are committed.

Cited Example 2

K is dissatisfied with his mother today.

A few days ago, a notification message was sent to the mobile phone to inform the uniform washing. My mother has not yet washed the uniform.

Every time K-kun opens the wardrobe and takes out the uniform, the RFID reader attached to the wardrobe door increases the number of entrances and exits of the uniform, and the notification message is sent to inform the washing of the uniforms.

So, at this point, K decides to wash the uniforms directly, and checks the washing information of the uniform on a web browser.

Knowing that the top of the school uniform should be dry-cleaned because it was wool, the top was left in the laundry without being put in a washing machine, and the rest of the white shirts were washed.

However, when washing a white shirt with colored clothes, he puts it in a washing machine and reads a warning that he shouldn't wash it.

As described in detail above, the household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention attaches an RFID tag to an article in a home and locates the article using unique information of the article stored in the RFID tag. It is easy to find items that are difficult to find because they are older adults who need to spend hours searching for items due to forgetfulness.

In addition, the household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention, through the unique information of the goods on the web browser linked with the household storage management system can easily grasp the item status and inventory status, and can edit and update the product information have.

In addition, the household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention can receive a message about the processing of the goods through a portable electronic device interlocked with the household storage management system can check the product information in real time, the expiration date Product management such as past groceries and clothes that have been washed can be done much more efficiently.

Although the technical idea of the household storage management system using the RFID technology of the present invention has been described with the accompanying drawings, this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims (18)

In a home network system, An RFID tag 10 attached to one surface of the plurality of household articles; An RFID reader (20) attached to an object containing the articles to read tag information of the RFID tag (10); An article information processing server (100) having a built-in program to receive the tag information read by the RFID reader (20) wirelessly, store and process the tag information, and output the calculated data; The article information processing server 100 is configured to include the web browser 40 connected to the article information processing server 100 and the internet network so as to check the calculated data, which is accommodated for each individual in the home. Generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that to manage the goods. The method of claim 1, The RFID tag (10) is a passive device that does not use an independent power source, generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that it comprises a microchip, interface.  The method of claim 1, And the tag information is stored including basic information of the goods and individual information suitable for the characteristics of each item.  The method of claim 3, wherein The basic information includes a product name, a product manufacturer, a unit price, a purchase date, a purchase place, access number information generation generation management system using RFID technology.  The method of claim 3, wherein Generation information management system using RFID technology, characterized in that the individual information is configured to include the expiration date, freshness, mountain, capacity, nutrients information.  The method of claim 3, wherein Generation information management system using the RFID technology, characterized in that the individual information comprises a color, material, fabric ingredients, washing method information.  The method of claim 1, The RFID reader 20 is a household storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that attached to any one of the inner wall surface or the opening and closing portion of the object containing the article.  The method of claim 1, Generation tag management system using an RFID technology, characterized in that further comprises a Zigbee communication module 30 between the RFID reader 20 and the article information processing server 100 so that the tag information is received wirelessly.  The method of claim 1, The article information processing server 100 includes a article information storage module 110 for reading tag information transmitted from the RFID reader 20 as article information and storing the article information in the article information DB 112;  It comprises a goods processing module 120 for generating the calculation data through the program by extracting the basic information and individual information for each item stored in the goods information DB 112 of the goods information storage module 110 Three storage management system using RFID technology.  The method of claim 9,  The article information storage module 111 is a generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that it further comprises a mobile communication terminal DB (113) input by a plurality of users on a web browser.  The method according to claim 9 and 10, The article information storage module 111 further includes a DB server 111 for extracting data of the article information DB 112 and the mobile communication terminal DB 113. Management system.  The method of claim 9, The article processing module 120 further includes a refrigerator file 121, a wardrobe file 122, and a bookcase file 123 in which respective programs are built to generate calculation data. Household storage management system using.  The method of claim 12, Calculation data of the refrigerator file 121 is a household storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that it comprises the items to be disposed, the number of inventory items, cooking method for each item, intake nutrient status information.  The method of claim 12, The wardrobe file 122 is a generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that the laundry method, including clothes information to be avoided when washing.  The method of claim 9, The article information processing server 100 transmits a notification message for actively notifying the mobile communication terminal of the user registered in the mobile communication terminal DB 113 of the calculated data of the article processing module 120 ( Generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that it further comprises 130).  The method of claim 15, Generation notification system using RFID technology, characterized in that the notification message can be received only by the user of the number of the mobile communication terminal set on the web browser. The method of claim 13, Calculation data of the refrigerator file is configured to further include the food notification message information to buy, the short message or multimedia message format through the mobile communication terminal registered in the mobile communication terminal DB 113 to buy Generation storage management system using RFID technology, characterized in that the transmission. The method of claim 14, The calculation data of the wardrobe file is configured to further include information on the day of washing, and transmits the washing day notification message in the form of a short message or a multimedia message through a mobile communication terminal registered in the mobile communication terminal DB 113. Generation storage management system using RFID technology characterized in that it makes.

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