KR20240083854A - Electronic apparatus and unmanned mobile apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A technology for ensuring worker safety and work efficiency using electronic devices is disclosed. The electronic device includes a transceiver; Memory; And controlling the transceiver and the memory to unlock the door corresponding to the work area and instruct the transmission of a control signal to control the movement of at least one unmanned mobile device located at a certain distance within the work area. It includes a controller, and the control signal can be transmitted through at least two different frequencies.

Description

Electronic devices and unmanned mobile devices {ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND UNMANNED MOBILE APPARATUS}

This disclosure relates to a technology that ensures worker safety and work efficiency by controlling an unmanned mobile device using an electronic device that transmits control signals through two different frequencies when certain conditions are satisfied in the work area within the center. will be.

Due to the growth of the delivery industry, delivery volume is increasing, and to respond, companies are building increasingly larger logistics centers. In the case of such large logistics centers, there is a trend toward automating work processes using unmanned mobile devices for work convenience. Previously, when automating work processes by applying unmanned mobile devices, not only was safety reliability not secured, but work efficiency was reduced and high costs were incurred due to excessive control. Accordingly, there is a need for technology that automates work processes using unmanned mobile devices while also considering work efficiency as well as safety reliability.

The disclosed embodiments are intended to disclose technologies related to electronic devices and unmanned mobile devices. The technical challenges that this embodiment aims to achieve are not limited to the technical challenges described above, and other technical challenges can be inferred from the following embodiments.

According to a first embodiment, the electronic device includes a transceiver; Memory; and a controller that controls the transceiver and the memory to instruct transmission of a control signal to control the movement of at least one unmanned mobile device located at a certain distance within the work area when a certain condition is satisfied. , the control signal may be transmitted through at least two different frequencies.

According to an embodiment, the transceiver includes a first transmission circuit; And it may include a second transmission circuit that uses a different frequency from the first transmission circuit.

According to an embodiment, the control signal includes information for controlling the movement of the at least one unmanned mobile device in a safe mode, and the safe mode allows the movement speed of the at least one unmanned mobile device to move below a reference speed. You can control it.

According to an embodiment, the control signal may be used to control the electronic device worn by the worker by the operator's manipulation, or to check information on the worker's entry or exit to the restricted area by the electronic device fixed to a specific location. When the unlocked information is confirmed, the above certain conditions can be satisfied and transmitted.

According to an embodiment, the safe mode may be released after a certain period of time elapses from the moment the at least one unmanned mobile device fails to identify control signals transmitted through the two different frequencies.

According to an embodiment, the controller may variably control the predetermined distance by controlling transmission power of the control signal.

According to an embodiment, the unmanned mobile device is divided into a plurality of types, and the control unit may control the transmission power in consideration of the type of the unmanned mobile device.

According to an embodiment, the work area may correspond to one area among a plurality of areas divided into areas corresponding to the center.

According to an embodiment, the work area includes identification information corresponding to each location, and the unmanned mobile device can confirm its location within the work area based on the identification information.

According to an embodiment, when at least one control signal among different control signals transmitted to the unmanned mobile device is not received again, the control unit may generate an alarm signal requesting inspection of the electronic device.

According to a second embodiment, an unmanned mobile device includes a transceiver; Memory; and a controller that controls the transceiver and the memory to control movement in a safe mode when receiving control signals transmitted through at least two different frequencies during operation within the work area.

According to an embodiment, the transceiver includes a first receiving circuit; And it may include a second receiving circuit that uses a different frequency than the first receiving circuit.

According to an embodiment, the control unit may generate an alarm signal requesting inspection when only one of the control signals transmitted through the two different frequencies is received.

According to an embodiment, after operating in the safe mode, the control unit may release the safe mode after a certain period of time has elapsed from the moment the control signal is not received.

According to an embodiment, the safe mode may be a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device is controlled to move below a reference speed.

According to a third embodiment, the system includes a work area in which a plurality of unmanned mobile devices move within a center; An electronic device that transmits control signals through two different frequencies to control the movement of the unmanned mobile device when a certain condition is satisfied; an unmanned mobile device that operates in a safe mode when receiving control signals transmitted through the two different frequencies; and a control unit.

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

According to the present disclosure, an unmanned mobile device can be controlled in a safe mode using control signals transmitted through two different frequencies. At this time, if the unmanned mobile device receives only one of the control signals transmitted through two different frequencies, the unmanned mobile device operates in a safe mode, but generates an alarm signal requesting inspection to prevent accidents. there is. The unmanned mobile device that receives the control signal operates preferentially in the safety mode rather than in other modes, thereby ensuring greater safety reliability. Since only unmanned mobile devices within a certain distance adjacent to the electronic device operate in safe mode, and unmanned mobile devices in other areas perform work normally, the work efficiency of the automated process can be improved. Additionally, an unmanned mobile device operating in safe mode can resume normal operation after a certain period of time has elapsed from the moment it fails to receive a control signal. Since equipment installed inside the unmanned mobile device is used, costs can be reduced as no installation work is required inside the center. In addition, even if a breakdown occurs, only the unmanned mobile device needs to be repaired, which can improve efficiency in terms of overall management inside the center.

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

1 shows a system according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a process in which an unmanned mobile device within a certain distance from an electronic device receives a control signal, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a process for transmitting control signals using different frequencies according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a process for confirming a location based on Wi-Fi according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a process for confirming a location based on an identification number.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of an unmanned mobile device according to an embodiment.
Figure 7 shows a flowchart performed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 8 shows a flowchart performed by an unmanned mobile device 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. Additionally, terms such as “~unit” and “~module” used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

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 a, b, c'.

The “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.

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.

1 shows a system according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, only components related to this embodiment of the center management system are shown. Accordingly, those skilled in the art can understand that other general-purpose components may be included in addition to the components shown in FIG. 1.

The control unit that controls the system can communicate with unmanned mobile devices and electronic devices within a network. Networks include Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Value Added Network (VAN), mobile radio communication network, satellite communication network, and combinations thereof. It is a comprehensive data communication network that allows smooth communication 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 to these.

The area corresponding to the center 100 may be divided into a plurality of work areas 110 and 130 according to certain standards. The two work areas 110 and 130 shown in FIG. 1 are only an example, and can be divided into different numbers of work areas depending on the size of the center or classification criteria, so the scope of the present specification is not limited thereto.

In each work area 110 and 130, a plurality of unmanned mobile devices may perform work according to a preset mode. For example, in the work area 110, a plurality of unmanned mobile devices may perform the task of transporting and storing items according to standards, and in the work area 130, a plurality of unmanned mobile devices may check the items scheduled for delivery and Transport work can be performed. In addition, in each work area 110 and 130, a plurality of unmanned mobile devices can perform various tasks such as storing, managing, and transporting items according to set modes.

According to the embodiment, the work area 110 and the work area 130 are areas that are not physically separated, and an unmanned mobile device working in the work area 130 may move to the work area 110 according to instructions. Alternatively, an unmanned mobile device working in the work area 110 may move to the work area 130.

Each work area (110, 130) has a corresponding entrance door (111, 131), and through the door (111, 131), workers can enter the work area (110, 130) when necessary. For example, a worker may enter the work area 110 through the door 110 to collect a broken unmanned mobile device. At this time, the worker can unlock the doors 111 and 131 using an electronic device and enter the work areas 110 and 130. At this time, the electronic device can transmit control signals through two different frequencies through operator manipulation to operate the unmanned mobile device in a safe mode to prevent accidents.

Alternatively, if a worker enters the work area through a physically locked door, there is a possibility of an accident occurring in relation to the operating unmanned mobile device, so there is a need to prevent this. Alternatively, even when a worker's entry or exit is detected using an electronically sensitive protective device, there is a possibility of an accident occurring in relation to an operating unmanned mobile device, so there is a need to prevent this. In this case, in order to prevent accidents, an unmanned mobile device that receives control signals transmitted through two different frequencies may operate in a safety mode with priority over other modes. For reference, electronic devices may be worn by workers or fixedly attached to a specific location. An electronic device worn by a worker can transmit control signals through two different frequencies by the worker's manipulation, or an electronic device fixed at a specific location can unlock a physically locked door or use an electronically sensitive protective device. When the entry and exit of a worker is recognized by (e.g. sensor), control signals can be transmitted through two different frequencies. At this time, the safety mode is a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device is controlled to move below a standard speed (for example, 0.1 m/s), and when it moves below the standard speed, the safety of the worker can be secured. For example, an electronic device worn by a worker or fixed to a specific location may transmit a control signal through two different frequencies, and an unmanned mobile device inside the work area 110 that receives the control signal may preferentially enter the safety mode. It can be controlled to move at a speed of 0.1 m/s or less. Preferably, the unmanned mobile device that receives the control signal can stop its movement.

At this time, the control signal transmitted by the electronic device can only be received by unmanned mobile devices within a certain distance, and unmanned mobile devices outside a certain distance cannot receive the control signal, so they do not operate in safe mode and continue working according to the originally set mode. It can be done. Therefore, not only can the worker's safety be secured even if the worker enters the work area, but work efficiency can also be secured by ensuring smooth operation of the unmanned mobile device located outside a certain distance.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device transmits a control signal in response to a certain condition so that the unmanned mobile device inside the work area operates in a safe mode, the control unit that manages the system moves the unmanned mobile device from another work area to the work area. Movement may be temporarily restricted. For example, when an unmanned mobile device inside the work area 110 operates in a safe mode due to control signals transmitted by electronic devices using different frequencies, the control unit that manages the system operates in a different work area 130. The movement of the unmanned mobile device into the work area 110 may be temporarily restricted.

Each work area may include a collaboration area as a preset area where interaction between workers and unmanned mobile devices takes place. For example, a worker may collect items carried by an unmanned mobile device in the collaboration area (112, 113, 114, 132, 133), or the worker may instruct the unmanned mobile device to load and store the brought items. there is. That is, the inside of the work area (110, 130) is an area where the unmanned mobile device operates, and the worker's entry is restricted, so the worker can interact with the unmanned mobile device through the cooperation area (112, 113, 114, 132, 133). there is. At this time, the collaboration area is an area where workers' access is restricted, and when the collaboration area is unlocked, the relevant sensor can detect this. Alternatively, the worker's entry and exit may be detected by a sensor.

According to an embodiment, unlike when a worker unlocks the doors 111 and 131 using an electronic device and enters the work area, the electronic device may be fixedly mounted near the collaboration area. If a worker enters the work area through the collaboration area, the electronic device can detect the worker, and the electronic device can recognize the situation as an emergency and transmit control signals using different frequencies. At this time, an unmanned mobile device operating within a distance adjacent to the cooperation area can receive a control signal, and the unmanned mobile device can operate in a safe mode. Therefore, the safety of workers can be guaranteed even in emergency situations where workers enter the work area through the cooperative area, and work efficiency can be improved by ensuring the operation of unmanned mobile devices located outside the street adjacent to the cooperative area. At this time, the control unit that manages the system can check workers who have entered the work area through the collaboration area and impose a penalty for violating the regulations.

Hereinafter, more specific processes related to the operation of electronic devices and unmanned mobile devices will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a process in which an unmanned mobile device within a certain distance from an electronic device receives a control signal, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 210 is a device that can be worn by a worker. The electronic device 210 is controlled by the operator's manipulation and can transmit two control signals of different frequencies. Alternatively, the electronic device 210 fixed near the cooperative area may recognize an emergency situation and transmit a control signal when a worker enters the work area through the cooperative area or when an electronically sensitive protective device detects the worker's entry. You can.

At this time, the control signal may be a signal transmitted through at least two different frequencies. For example, the control signal may be a signal transmitted through two different frequencies or a signal transmitted through three different frequencies.

The unmanned mobile devices 220, 230, and 240 located within a certain distance R from the electronic device may operate in a safe mode as they receive a control signal. The safe mode is a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device is controlled to a standard speed or less. For example, it may be a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device 220, 230, and 240 is controlled to be 0.1 m/s or less. That is, the reference speed is a speed to ensure the safety of workers entering the work area, and may be a preset speed.

Unmanned mobile devices 220, 230, and 240 may be divided into a plurality of types depending on the type of task they perform. For example, the unmanned mobile device may be a type A such as a forklift that transports heavy items and lifts or lowers them, a type B that simply transports items, or a type C that stores or removes items from a storage rack. In addition, it can be divided into multiple types depending on the various types of work.

At this time, the size of the unmanned mobile device may be different in order to perform optimal functions for each type. For example, since type A unmanned mobile devices, type B unmanned mobile devices, and type C unmanned mobile devices perform different tasks, their sizes may be different.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may variably adjust a certain distance R by controlling the transmission power in consideration of the type of the unmanned mobile device 220, 230, and 240. Since each type has a different size, the electronic device 210 can control transmission power in consideration of the type of unmanned mobile device to ensure worker safety. At this time, the electronic device can control the transmission power by considering the largest size of the unmanned mobile device. As the size of the unmanned mobile device becomes larger, the transmission power may increase, and as the size becomes smaller, the transmission power may decrease. Accordingly, the electronic device 210, which has confirmed the type of the unmanned mobile device 220, 230, and 240 through communication with the system, can control the transmission power of the control signal in consideration of the type. At this time, as the transmission power increases, the certain distance R may increase, and as the transmission power decreases, the certain distance R may also decrease.

According to an embodiment, when it is confirmed that there are many structures that interfere with signal transmission in a location adjacent to the electronic device, the electronic device may be controlled to increase transmission power. For example, through FIG. 4B, the electronic device can check its location, and if signal transmission is interrupted due to multiple structures located in adjacent locations, the electronic device can control the transmission power to increase.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 210 may control transmission power to increase when more than a standard number of unmanned mobile devices are detected within a certain distance. When more than a standard number (eg, 10) of unmanned mobile devices are detected within a certain distance, the risk of an accident may increase, so the electronic device 210 can ensure safety by controlling the transmission power to increase.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a process for transmitting control signals using different frequencies according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 310 may transmit a control signal to the unmanned mobile device 320 using at least two different frequencies. Specifically, the electronic device 310 may include a transceiver, and the transceiver may include a first transmission circuit for transmitting a first signal and a second transmission circuit for transmitting a second signal using a different frequency from the first signal. You can. That is, the electronic device 310 may transmit a first signal using the first transmission circuit and transmit a second signal different from the first signal using the second transmission circuit. Meanwhile, in an embodiment, at least some of the information included in the first signal and the second signal may be the same. As an example, at least one of information instructing the unmanned mobile device 320 to operate in a safe mode or identification information of the electronic device 310 transmitting the signal may be included in the first signal and the second signal. In an embodiment, the unmanned mobile device 320 may operate in a safe mode based on information included in the first signal and the second signal. In one example, the information instructing to operate in a safe mode may include information setting a specific operation method of the unmanned mobile device 320 corresponding to the safe mode. According to one example, at least one of information about the speed at which the unmanned mobile device 320 moves when operating in a safe mode or the type of the unmanned mobile device 320 to operate in a safe mode may be included in the information setting the operation method. there is. Additionally, in an embodiment, the operation of the unmanned mobile device 320 to operate in the corresponding safe mode may be determined according to the identification information of the electronic device 310. For example, the type of electronic device 310 equipped by the worker may vary depending on the work area of the center, and the signal transmitted by the electronic device 310 may be received according to the identification information of the worker's electronic device 310. The operation method of the unmanned mobile device 320 may be determined.

Additionally, the unmanned mobile device 320 may include a transceiver, and the transceiver may include a first receiving circuit for receiving a first signal and a second receiving circuit for receiving a second signal using a different frequency from the first signal. You can. That is, the unmanned mobile device 320 can receive a first signal using a first receiving circuit and a second signal different from the first signal using a second receiving circuit.

At this time, the unmanned mobile device 320 may operate in a safe mode for safety even when it receives only one of two different control signals. However, when only one of the two control signals is received, the unmanned mobile device 320 operates in a safe mode but may generate an alarm signal requesting inspection. That is, when neither of the two control signals is received, the unmanned mobile device 320 can generate an alarm signal for inspection in preparation for a failure situation in advance. The system or electronic device managing the center may receive an alarm signal and instruct the operator to inspect the unmanned mobile device.

In addition, the electronic device 310 can independently determine whether there is a malfunction through self-monitoring by re-receiving the first or second signal transmitted to the unmanned mobile device 320. Specifically, when the electronic device 310 does not receive again at least one of the different first signals or second signals transmitted to the unmanned mobile device 320, at least one of the first signals or the second signals is transmitted to the unmanned mobile device 320. If it is determined that the signal has not been transmitted, an error message, LED, or alarm sound can be output. Accordingly, the manager of the electronic device 310 can determine that a problem has occurred in the electronic device 310 through this.

Additionally, the unmanned mobile device 320, which operates in safe mode by receiving control signals, can release safe mode and perform a set task after a certain period of time has elapsed from the moment when it fails to receive both different control signals. For example, if the unmanned mobile device 320 operating in a safe mode due to a worker's movement is located outside a certain distance R, the unmanned mobile device 320 may not receive a control signal. At this time, after a certain period of time (e.g., 3 seconds) elapses from the moment the control signal is not received, the unmanned mobile device 320 determines that there is no operator nearby, releases the safe mode, and performs the set task.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating a process for confirming a location based on Wi-Fi according to an embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a process for confirming a location based on an identification number.

Referring to FIG. 4A, there is an entrance door 410 and a collaboration area 420 and 430 corresponding to the work area within the center 400, to which the above-described content can be applied. Inside the work area, devices can determine their location based on Wi-Fi routers. At this time, the device may be an electronic device or an unmanned mobile device. Specifically, the location of the device may be confirmed based on the interaction between the device and a Wi-Fi router installed corresponding to the work area. When checking the location of a device using this method, a lot of costs are incurred due to the installation of a large number of Wi-Fi routers and the development of corresponding applications, and when using a Wi-Fi router, it is difficult to apply a method that uses signals with different frequencies. It is difficult and has limitations that make it difficult to respond to battery issues in electronic devices.

Referring to FIG. 4B, the work area within the center 400 has an identification number corresponding to each location. For example, the location corresponding to identification number 1, the location corresponding to identification number 2, the location corresponding to identification number 3, and the location corresponding to identification number 4 may be different. The device 440 can confirm its current location by checking the identification number. For example, the device 440 can confirm its own location by checking the identification number X at the current location. Rather than using a Wi-Fi router as shown in FIG. 4A, a method of confirming the location using an identification number as shown in FIG. 4B may be applied to the content described in this specification.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 500 may include a transceiver 510, a memory 520, and a controller 530. The electronic device 500 shown in FIG. 5 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. 5. Since the electronic device 500 may include content related to the electronic device described above, description of overlapping content will be omitted.

The transceiver 510 can transmit and receive related information through an unmanned mobile device or system and a network. The transceiver 510 may include a first transmission circuit 511 that transmits a first signal, and a second transmission circuit 512 that transmits a second signal using a different frequency from the first transmission circuit.

The control unit 530 can control the overall operation of the electronic device 500 and process data and signals. The control unit 530 may include at least one hardware unit. Additionally, the control unit 530 may operate by one or more software modules generated by executing program codes stored in the memory 520. The control unit 530 may execute program codes stored in the memory 520 to control the overall operation of the electronic device 500 and process data and signals. Additionally, in an embodiment, the control unit 530 may include at least one control unit.

The control unit 530 controls the transceiver 510 and the memory 520 to instruct the transmission of a control signal to control the movement of at least one unmanned mobile device located at a certain distance within the work area when certain conditions are met. You can. At this time, the control signal may be a signal transmitted through at least two different frequencies. At this time, certain conditions may include a case where the electronic device 500 fixed at a specific location detects a worker entering the work area through a collaboration area or when an electronically sensitive protective device detects the worker's entrance. Alternatively, the certain condition may include a case where the electronic device 500 worn by the worker is controlled by the worker's manipulation.

The control signal includes information for controlling the movement of at least one unmanned mobile device in a safe mode, and the safe mode may be a mode that limits the movement speed of at least one unmanned mobile device to move below a reference speed.

At this time, the unmanned mobile device that receives the control signal and operates in safe mode can release the safe mode after a certain period of time has elapsed from the moment it fails to confirm the control signal transmitted through two different frequencies.

The control unit 530 can variably control a certain distance by controlling the transmission power of the control signal in consideration of the type of unmanned mobile device.

The work area in which the unmanned mobile device operates is one area among a plurality of areas divided into areas corresponding to the center, and may include identification information corresponding to each location. Accordingly, the electronic device or unmanned mobile device can confirm its location within the work area based on the identification information.

Additionally, the control unit 530 may self-monitor whether the electronic device is malfunctioning by re-receiving different control signals (i.e., first signal or second signal) transmitted to the unmanned mobile device. If the electronic device does not receive again at least one control signal among the different control signals transmitted to the unmanned mobile device, the control unit 530 determines whether the electronic device has not transmitted at least one control signal among the different control signals. If this is determined to be the case, an alarm signal (e.g., error message, LED, alarm sound) requesting inspection can be generated and output. The manager of the electronic device can determine that a problem has occurred in the electronic device based on the alarm signal.

Figure 6 is a block diagram of an unmanned mobile device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the unmanned mobile device 600 may include a transceiver 610, a memory 620, and a controller 630. The unmanned mobile device 600 shown in FIG. 6 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. 6. Since the unmanned mobile device 600 may include content related to the unmanned mobile device described above, description of overlapping content will be omitted.

The transceiver 610 can transmit and receive related information through an electronic device or system and a network. The transceiver 610 may include a first receiving circuit 610 that receives a first signal, and a second receiving circuit 620 that receives a second signal using a different frequency from that of the first receiving circuit.

The control unit 630 can control the overall operation of the unmanned mobile device 600 and process data and signals. The control unit 630 may include at least one hardware unit. Additionally, the control unit 630 may operate by one or more software modules generated by executing program codes stored in the memory 620. The control unit 630 may execute program codes stored in the memory 620 to control the overall operation of the unmanned mobile device 600 and process data and signals. Additionally, in an embodiment, the control unit 630 may include at least one control unit.

The control unit 630 controls the transceiver 610 and the memory 620 to control movement in a safe mode when receiving control signals transmitted through at least two different frequencies during operation within the work area. At this time, the safe mode may be a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device 600 is controlled to move below the reference speed.

The control unit 630 may operate in a safe mode when it receives only one of the control signals transmitted through two different frequencies, but may generate an alarm signal requesting inspection. If the control unit 630 fails to receive both two different control signals after operating in the safe mode, the control unit 630 may release the safe mode after a certain period of time has elapsed from the moment the control signal is not received.

Figure 7 shows a flowchart performed by an electronic device according to an embodiment. For further details regarding FIG. 7, the above-described information may be applied.

Referring to FIG. 7, in step S710, the electronic device can check whether a certain condition is satisfied. At this time, certain conditions can be satisfied by the operator's operation when the operator wears the electronic device. For example, when an operator operates a button displayed on the display of an electronic device, certain conditions may be satisfied. Alternatively, in the case of an electronic device fixed to a specific location, certain conditions may be satisfied when receiving and confirming unlocked information in an area where access is restricted, or receiving and confirming information on a worker's entry or exit within the work area. there is.

In step S720, the electronic device may transmit a control signal to control the movement of the unmanned mobile device using different frequencies. Specifically, when certain conditions are met, the electronic device can finally transmit control signals for controlling the movement of the unmanned mobile device using different frequencies. More specifically, the electronic device may transmit a first signal using a first transmission circuit, and may transmit a second signal having a different frequency from the first signal using the second transmission circuit.

At this time, the unmanned mobile device may operate according to a set mode among a plurality of modes, but the unmanned mobile device that receives any one control signal among different control signals may preferentially operate in a safe mode. Therefore, the safety of workers can be guaranteed.

Figure 8 shows a flowchart performed by an unmanned mobile device according to an embodiment. For further details regarding FIG. 8, the above-described information may be applied.

Referring to FIG. 8, in step S810, the unmanned mobile device may receive control signals transmitted using different frequencies. Additionally, in step S820, the unmanned mobile device may control the work mode to be a safe mode. The unmanned mobile device can operate according to the mode set in the work area inside the center. However, an unmanned mobile device that receives any one of two different control signals may preferentially operate in a safe mode.

If a certain period of time elapses from the moment the control signal is not received, the unmanned mobile device can release the safe mode and perform tasks according to the existing mode again. Therefore, not only the safety of the worker is guaranteed, but also the efficiency of work can be secured.

The electronic device or unmanned mobile device according to the above-described embodiments includes a control unit, a memory for storing and executing program data, a permanent storage unit such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a touch panel, and a key ( It may include buyer interface devices such as keys, buttons, 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 control unit. 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 medium can be read by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a control unit.

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 by control of one or more microcontrollers or other control devices. can be hired. Similar to how the components can be implemented as software programming or software elements, this embodiment includes 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 controllers. Additionally, this embodiment may employ conventional technologies for electronic environment settings, signal 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 control unit, etc.

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

Claims (11)

An electronic device that transmits different control signals through two different frequencies to control the operation mode of at least one unmanned mobile device moving within the first work area when a certain condition is satisfied;
At least one unmanned mobile device operating with the operation mode set to a safe mode when receiving the different control signals transmitted through the two different frequencies; and
Includes a control unit,
The control unit, when the operation mode of the unmanned mobile device within the first work area is set to the safe mode, moves the unmanned mobile device other than the unmanned mobile device moving within the second work area adjacent to the first work area. Characterized in that the device controls the movement of the other unmanned mobile device moving within the second work area to limit movement from the second work area to the first work area,
system. According to paragraph 1,
When the electronic device does not receive again at least one control signal among the different control signals transmitted to the at least one unmanned mobile device in the first work area through the two different frequencies, the electronic device Characterized in generating an alarm signal requesting inspection,
system. According to paragraph 2,
The electronic device determines the size corresponding to the at least one unmanned mobile device in the first work area and determines the transmission power of the different control signals in consideration of the size corresponding to the at least one unmanned mobile device. Characterized in that,
system. According to paragraph 3,
The electronic device is characterized in that it transmits the different control signals with the transmission power determined to correspond to the largest size among the sizes of the at least one unmanned mobile device.
system. According to paragraph 1,
The safe mode is characterized in that it corresponds to a mode in which the moving speed of the unmanned mobile device is controlled below the reference speed.
system. According to paragraph 1,
The safe mode is characterized in that it is released when the different control signals transmitted through the two different frequencies are not received for a certain period of time after being set to the safe mode.
system. According to paragraph 1,
The electronic device is characterized in that it identifies a type corresponding to the at least one unmanned mobile device among a plurality of types and transmits the different control signals with transmission power determined in consideration of the type.
system. According to paragraph 1,
The electronic device is characterized in that when more than a standard number of unmanned mobile devices are detected within a certain distance, the transmission power for transmitting the different control signals is controlled to increase.
system. According to paragraph 1,
The first work area and the second work area are characterized in that they correspond to one work area among a plurality of divided work areas corresponding to the center,
system. According to clause 9,
The unmanned mobile device is characterized in that it determines its location within the center based on identification information corresponding to the first work area and the second work area, respectively.
system. identifying at least one unmanned mobile device moving within a first work area within the center;
detecting the locking device corresponding to the first work area being unlocked by an electronic device;
determining whether an operation mode of the at least one unmanned mobile device in the first work area is set to a safe mode based on different control signals transmitted through two different frequencies from the electronic device; and
When set to the safe mode, the at least one unmanned mobile device moving within a second work area adjacent to the first work area and other unmanned mobile devices are restricted from moving from the second work area to the first work area. Comprising controlling the movement of the other unmanned mobile device moving within the second work area so as to
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