KR20060017282A - System and method of tracing and managing product - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an industrial product tracking management system and method for inserting a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag into a container of an industrial product such as cosmetics to integrally track and manage information related to the industrial product in each of manufacturing, distribution, and sales of the industrial product. The industrial product tracking management system for this purpose is an industrial product tracking management system that tracks and manages information related to the industrial product in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process of the industrial product such as cosmetics, respectively, and is added to the industrial product in the manufacturing process of the industrial product. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag; A communication processing terminal of each process of wirelessly communicating with the radio wave identification tag in each process to receive information stored in the radio wave identification tag and collect information related to the industrial product; A client application of each process which is connected to the communication processing terminal in each process to process and manage the radio wave identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product; And a main server connected to a wired / wireless communication network and connected to a client application of each process to receive the radio frequency identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product and to store the information. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to computerize and manage the entire process including the entry and exit, inventory management in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process.

Description

System and method of tracing and managing product}

1 is a view showing a product tracking management system according to the present invention.

2 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a manufacturing plant.

3 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a distribution center.

4 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a retail store.

5 is a diagram illustrating a process of confirming industrial product information by a consumer.

6 is a view showing the product flow and information flow in the industrial product tracking management system.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for tracking industrial product tracking according to the present invention.

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10, radio wave identification tag, 12, 22, 32 ...

14, 24, 34 ... client applications,

100 ... main server, 110 ... database.

The present invention relates to a tracking system and method for tracking industrial products, and in particular, by inserting a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in a container of industrial products such as cosmetics, integrated tracking and management of information related to the industrial products in each of manufacturing, distribution, and sales of industrial products. It relates to a product tracking management system and method.

In the case of manufacturing industrial products such as cosmetics, barcodes are printed on the surface of cosmetic containers or packaging papers and used to identify cosmetics. In the case of a cosmetic container including such a barcode, it is easy to duplicate the container. Therefore, there is a sharp increase in the amount of unsold products sold through abnormal distribution channels, resulting in price competition, which leads to a sharp increase in discount sales and a downturn in the market.

When the bar code method or counterfeit or forgery method for identifying an industrial product is applied, it is difficult to manage in the distribution process and also to manage customers. For example, in the case of industrial products applied with a barcode, barcodes must be read separately for entry and exit management and inventory management, and the reading speed is slow and labor costs are high because the recognition distance is short.

In addition, since there is no penetrability to the barcode, the damage rate is large because it must be attached to the surface of the product, and there is no security capability.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, in order to solve the above disadvantages, by inserting a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in the container of the industrial product, such as cosmetics, the information related to the industrial product in each of the manufacturing, distribution, sales process of the industrial product It is to provide an industrial product tracking management system that integrates tracking management.

Another technical problem to be achieved by the present invention, in order to solve the above disadvantages, by inserting a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in the container of the industrial product, such as cosmetics information associated with the industrial product in each of the manufacturing, distribution, sales process of the industrial product The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for tracking industrial products that integrates and manages them.

The present invention, in order to achieve the above technical problem, in the industrial product tracking management system for integrated tracking and management of information related to the industrial product in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process of industrial products such as cosmetics, the production of the industrial product A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag added to the industrial product in a process; A communication processing terminal of each process of wirelessly communicating with the radio wave identification tag in each process to receive information stored in the radio wave identification tag and collect information related to the industrial product; A client application of each process which is connected to the communication processing terminal in each process to process and manage the radio wave identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product; And a main server connected to a wired / wireless communication network and connected to a client application of each process, the main server having a database for receiving the radio frequency identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product and storing the information. Provide a system.

In order to achieve the above technical problem, the present invention integrates and tracks information related to the industrial products in each of manufacturing, distribution, and sales processes of industrial products, such as cosmetics, in a main server connected to a wired / wireless communication network and having a database. An industrial product tracking and managing method comprising: an additional step of adding a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including identification information of the industrial product to the industrial product in a manufacturing process of the industrial product; A storage step of identifying the radio wave identification tag in each process and storing information related to the industrial product in the database; And providing information related to the industrial product stored in the database to a user accessing the main server through the wired / wireless communication network.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related well-known technologies or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or an operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

1 is a view showing a product tracking management system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the industrial product tracking and management system according to the present invention includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) radio for integrated tracking and management of information related to the industrial product in manufacturing, distribution, and sales of industrial products such as cosmetics. Frequency Identification) tag 10, communication processing terminals 12, 22, 32, client applications 14, 24, 34, and main server 100.

An RFID tag 10 or an RFID tag is added to the industrial product during manufacture of the industrial product. Preferably, the radio frequency identification tag is inserted into a container of the industrial product. The radio frequency identification tag 10 may be an electronic tag assigned with an ID containing a transponder for performing RF wireless communication.

Communication processing terminals (12, 22, 32) provided in each of the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process are wirelessly communicated with the radio wave identification tag in each process to receive the information stored in the radio wave identification tag and associated with the industrial product. Collect information. In addition, the communication processing terminals 12, 22, and 32 may transmit information related to the industrial product to the radio wave identification tag 10.

The information stored in the radio frequency identification tag may include at least one of a manufacturing number, an item name, a use, a capacity, a manufacturing date, a manufacturer, and a salesman. The information related to the industrial product may include product information, manufacturing factory information, and delivery date of the industrial product. It may include at least one of a receipt date, a sale date, a purchase date, and store information.

The client applications 14, 24 and 34 of each process are connected to the communication processing terminal in each process to process and manage the radio wave identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product.

The main server 100 is connected to a wired / wireless communication network and is connected to the client applications 14, 24, and 34 of the respective processes, and has a database for receiving the radio frequency identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product and storing the information. .

The consumer who purchased the industrial product may access the main server 100 through a wired or wireless Internet using a computer 50, and the main server 100 may print a label in a form in which the consumer is attached to the industrial product. In the case of inputting the printed information, the information related to the industrial product may be provided to the consumer. In addition, the main server 100 may store the details inquired by the consumer in the database 110 and provide the details to be used by manufacturers and sellers of the industrial products. That is, the manufacturer and the seller may manage the customer by referring to the details inquired by the consumer.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a manufacturing plant, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a distribution center, FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating industrial product management in a retail store, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the process to perform.

2 to 5, the industrial product tracking management system according to the present invention will be described. In describing the present invention, an example of the industrial product will be described with particular reference to cosmetics. Thus, the terms industrial and cosmetic may be used interchangeably.

The present invention is to build an integrated management system for all processes ranging from product manufacturing, processing, distribution, and sales management to cosmetics management using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. For this purpose, a radio frequency identification tag is inserted into a cosmetic container.

Referring to FIG. 2, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is inserted into a product container at a manufacturing plant. The radio frequency identification tag inserted in the product container can communicate with the communication processing terminal. The communication terminal may be an RF scanner or an RF reader. The communication processing terminal transmits radio wave identification tag information received from the radio wave identification tag to the client application. In addition, the communication processing terminal may collect information related to the industrial product. For example, information related to industrial products, such as factory information and product information, is sent to the client application. Radio identification tag information and product related information stored in the client application may be transmitted to the main server and used to provide information about the manufacturing process of the product.

On the other hand, the information included in the radio frequency identification tag may include at least one of a manufacturing number, product name, use, capacity, manufacturing date, manufacturer, sales person. Of course, other information may be included. Such information may be input to the radio wave identification tag through the communication processing terminal. Now, the RFID tag can be inserted into the container of the product and shipped.

Referring to Figure 3, the goods receipt and shipment information of the industrial product in the distribution center is managed. First, the communication processing terminal provided in the distribution center may receive the information stored in the radio frequency identification tag from the radio frequency identification tag inserted in the container of the industrial product received or shipped to the distribution center and collect the information related to the industrial product.

For example, when an industrial product is received at a distribution center, product information is stored through a communication terminal, for example, an RF reader. The product information may include a date when the industrial product is received.

The client application or the logistics management application provided in the distribution center may receive information stored in the radio frequency identification tag and information related to the industrial product from the communication processing terminal, and perform receipt management, release management, and inventory management. Monthly and yearly statistics can be generated. In addition, the client application may transmit the information stored in the radio frequency identification tag and the information related to the industrial product to the main server to integrally perform tracking management for the industrial product.

Referring to FIG. 4, retail and distribution information at a retail store is managed. When a product having an RFID tag inserted in a retail store is received, product information is recognized from an RFID tag inserted in a product container using an RF terminal provided in the retail store. At this time, it is possible to check whether the received product is genuine, and may detect a random product. Product number, product information and the date of receipt and arrival, the inventory status can be displayed on the display unit provided in the RF terminal. In addition, the information may be confirmed by a computer connected to the RF terminal.

Meanwhile, the client application or the logistics management application may perform the goods receipt management, the goods issue management, the inventory management, and generate daily, monthly, and yearly statistics for product management in a retail store.

5 is a diagram illustrating a process of confirming detailed information of a product purchased by a consumer. When a consumer purchases an industrial product in which a radio frequency identification tag is inserted and inputs information printed on a printed matter in a label form attached to the industrial product through the Internet, the main server may provide the consumer with information related to the industrial product. In addition, the main server may store the contents inquired by the consumer in a database provided in the main server, and provide the details to be used by the manufacturer and seller of the industrial product.

Therefore, the consumer can obtain various information about the purchased product through the detailed information of the industrial product confirmed through the Internet. For example, it is possible to confirm through which distribution channel the purchased product was distributed.

6 is a view showing the product flow and information flow in the industrial product tracking management system.

Referring to FIG. 6, it is possible to know the flow of information along with the flow of products. The product is delivered to the consumer from the manufacturing plant through distribution centers and retail stores.

In each step, distribution related information is received at the main server and stored in a database, and the necessary data is output from the database. For example, an additional quantity may be requested from the main server to the manufacturing plant according to the product sales situation and inventory. In the distribution center, product quantity and quantity can be adjusted. Sales / inventory management and customer information can be sent from the main server to the store, and sales data and customer requirements can be sent from the store to the main server. In addition, it can receive information inquiry, product evaluation and requirements from the consumer, the main server can service the product information to the consumer.

In this way, customer relationship management (CRM) can be performed by analyzing product evaluations and requirements and managing certification of raw materials and ingredients of the product.

The present invention is characterized by collecting and managing information of the manufacturing, distribution, consumption process by inserting the radio frequency identification tag in the industrial product container. In the past, the barcode method was used for industrial product management. The radio wave identification method according to the present invention can eliminate the defect of the barcode method. Table 1 compares the barcode and radio wave identification.

Item barcode Radio wave identification Recognition method Contactless Contactless Recognition distance 0-50 cm 0 ~ 5m Recognition rate 95% or less 99.9% or more Recognition amount Individual recognition Recognize multiple tags simultaneously Penetration impossible possible Damage rate Very frequent Almost none Security Almost none Non-replicable Tag diversity Almost static Various shapes and attachment positions

As indicated in the table above, there are many differences between RFID and barcode. This difference is described in detail as follows.

1. Barcodes can also be duplicated when copying industrial products. However, when applying radio frequency identification, the information in the tag is encrypted and uses the unique system of the applying company. Therefore, even if the industrial product itself can be reproduced, the embedded radio frequency identification cannot be duplicated. In other words, a product distributed as a barcode cannot be distinguished from a duplicated product and also a barcode, but a product with a radio frequency identification is identified as a duplicated product if there is no response when scanning with a recognition device, for example, an RF reader. Even if a different RFID tag is put in the product, the unique ID cannot be scanned because the unique system in the chip is encrypted. Also, since the recognition device, for example, the scanning device, the RFID tag, and the communication protocol are 1: 1, the unique information cannot be read even if the unique system encryption on the chip memory is solved.

2. Barcodes need to identify products in a 1: 1, inventory, and warehouse management, resulting in high labor costs and slow reading speed, making it difficult to manage individual parts. However, when the radio wave identification tag is applied, multiple readings of 1: n are possible, thereby facilitating inventory and receipt and departure management. In addition, in the case of using the radio frequency identification tag, it is possible to read from a long distance, it is possible to manage the history of the product by reading the product within a long distance, for example, 5m.

3. The radio frequency identification can store a certain memory, so it is possible to embed the production information and distribution information of individual products. When reading the radio identification tag anytime and anywhere, the production information and distribution information can be known. However, the bar code represents only a simple serial number, so other information cannot be displayed by itself and no information can be seen unless a database associated with the serial number is established.

4. Barcodes cannot be read out if they are physically erased or modified, but radio frequency identification has a strong external shape, so there is no problem of erasing or deformation, and thermal, chemical and physical specifications can be presented through external environmental tests.

5. It is impossible to read when there is an foreign substance or object between the barcode and the scanner. However, in the case of radio wave identification, it has the penetrating power of radio waves, so it can be read through the foreign substance or object. Therefore, in the case of industrial products it can be managed by embedding the radio frequency identification tag invisible to the inside of the product.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for tracking industrial product tracking according to the present invention.

7, the present invention is connected to a wired and wireless communication network in the main server having a database, the industrial product tracking to track and manage the information associated with the industrial product in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process of the industrial product, such as cosmetics, respectively; Provide management methods.

In the manufacturing process of the industrial product, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including identification information of the industrial product may be added to the industrial product (step S10). Preferably, the radio frequency identification tag is inserted into a container of the industrial product. Then, the radio wave identification tag is identified in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process, and information related to the industrial product may be stored in a database (step S20). Then, information related to the industrial product stored in the database may be provided to a user accessing the main server through a wired or wireless communication network (step S30). In addition, information related to the industrial product may be transmitted and stored in the RFID tag.

Meanwhile, the information related to the industrial product may include at least one of product information, manufacturing factory information, shipping date, receipt date, sales date, purchase date, store information, manufacturing number, product name, use, capacity, manufacturing date, manufacturer, and salesperson of the industrial product. It may include one.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. It will be appreciated that modifications or variations may be made. Accordingly, modifications to future embodiments of the present invention will not depart from the technology of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention inserts a radio frequency identification tag into a container of an industrial product, and uses the radio frequency identification tag in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process to manufacture and receive products from the product manufacturing, computerize and manage the whole process including inventory management. can do.

In addition, industrial product management using radio frequency identification technology can establish an integrated management system for all processes ranging from product manufacturing, process, distribution, and sales management.

On the other hand, logistics and delivery management, sales management can be automated, preventing industrial goods, for example, cosmetics, abusive, can establish a marketing plan for distribution and sales.

In addition, it is possible to confirm whether or not the industrial product is distributed in the normal distribution channel in the final consumption stage, and thus may detect an industrial product having an abnormal distribution channel.

By ensuring the stability of the product can increase the consumer's confidence. That is, it can provide reliable product information to consumers, and can provide transparency from manufacturing to consumption. Informatization of manufacturing, distribution, and sales can be obtained, products that have gone through abnormal distribution can be caught, and the stability of normal distribution products can be guaranteed.

Radio frequency identification can be used to manage the distribution of industrial products. It can manage the industrial products individually and provide transparency of the flow of the individual production, distribution and sales of the industrial products. By establishing a normal distribution order, you can ensure the stability of the product, and prevent and track the trafficking products, thereby preventing price dumping and improving sales.

Consistent distribution In other words, online and offline distribution is possible, a differentiated and reliable industrial product brand can be established, and customer service can be improved.

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In the industrial product tracking management system for integrated tracking and tracking of information related to the industrial product in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process of industrial products such as cosmetics, An RFID tag added to the industrial product in a manufacturing process of the industrial product; A communication processing terminal of each process of wirelessly communicating with the radio wave identification tag in each process to receive information stored in the radio wave identification tag and collect information related to the industrial product; A client application of each process which is connected to the communication processing terminal in each process to process and manage the radio wave identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product; And And a main server connected to a wired / wireless communication network, the main server having a database for receiving the radio frequency identification tag information and the information related to the industrial product and storing the information. . The method of claim 1, And the communication processing terminal transmits the information related to the industrial product to the radio wave identification tag. The method of claim 1, Information related to the industrial product, industrial product tracking management system comprising at least one of the product information of the industrial product, manufacturing factory information, shipping date, receipt date, sales date, purchase date, store information. The method of claim 1, The radio frequency identification tag is an industrial product tracking management system, characterized in that the electronic tag given an ID containing a transponder for performing RF wireless communication. The method of claim 1, The radio frequency identification tag is a product tracking management system, characterized in that inserted into or attached to the container of the product. The method of claim 1, The information stored in the radio wave identification tag includes at least one of a manufacturing number, a product name, a use, a capacity, a production date, a manufacturer, and a salesman. The method of claim 1, The consumer who purchased the industrial product connects to the main server via wired or wireless Internet, The main server, when the consumer inputs the information printed on the printed matter in the form of a label attached to the industrial product, industrial product tracking management system, characterized in that for providing the consumer with information related to the industrial product. The method of claim 1, The main server stores the details inquired by the consumer in the database, and provides the details to the manufacturers and sellers of the industrial products tracking management system, characterized in that the. In the industrial product tracking management method for integrated tracking and management of the information related to the industrial product in the manufacturing process, distribution process, and sales process of the industrial product such as cosmetics in the main server having a database connected to the wired and wireless communication network, An additional step of adding a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag including identification information of the industrial product to the industrial product in a manufacturing process of the industrial product; A storage step of identifying the radio wave identification tag in each process and storing information related to the industrial product in the database; And And providing information related to the industrial product stored in the database to a user accessing the main server through the wired / wireless communication network. The method of claim 9, wherein the additional step Industrial product tracking management method comprising the step of inserting or attaching the radio frequency identification tag to the container of the industrial product. The method of claim 9, The industrial product tracking management method further comprises the step of transmitting the information related to the industrial product to the radio wave identification tag. The method of claim 9, The information related to the industrial product may include at least one of product information, manufacturing factory information, release date, receipt date, sale date, purchase date, store information, manufacturing number, product name, use, capacity, manufacturing date, manufacturer, and salesperson of the industrial product. Industrial product tracking management method comprising a.

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