LT5782B - Method for control and optimization, ordering, free place identification of freight and passenger transport vhicle which moves within a defined route and is waiting for orders - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to transport. The method is characterized in that include additional technological steps to identify free place for new orders and placed in freight and/or passengers section, to transfer signal to corresponding server (11) to which by programmed web site could be connected consumers using that dates and impacting route of freight and passenger transport vehicle on demands and opportunities.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a logistics system for freight and passenger vehicles carrying goods and passengers, in particular a system for locating a vehicle in real-time, on-demand, and when a vehicle moves along a defined route, suitability for a new potential cargo. or passenger evaluation, optimization and control of real-time vehicle position and direction of travel.

TECHNICAL LEVEL

There are a number of inventions relating to logistics systems involving vehicles that deliver customized cargo to customers, ranging from the general functioning of the system itself to certain individual parts associated with the cargo.

Well-known European patent no. EP1363415, published 2003 November 18 This patent discloses a laser optical system and describes a method for detecting occupancy in certain sectors. However, this is a system that is quite demanding and performs a very specialized procedure for identifying free sectors. With this procedure, room space should be strictly divided into sectors, and the system requires power, is expensive, cumbersome, and afraid of vibrations, takes up space itself, so even theoretically applying this system to estimate vehicle clearances would be tricky. Here is just one of the technical tools to automatically determine the free space for a load, not a real-time control of the vehicle's actual location and direction of travel, as well as its final destination, and the control of the vehicle's path .

U.S. Pat. VV02004001550, Published 2003. December 31. The present invention includes a system together with a platform mechanism having a GPS receiver, a programmed microcontroller, a communication module and a software module. This system allows you to block access to cargo to third parties, and access is only allowed after entering a password. There is also an option where cargo can only be accessed after reaching a certain waypoint and the like. The patent describes a general scheme and a protection mechanism, but does not address the issue of vacancy and its use, i.e. this patent addresses security challenges rather than logistics.

Known English patent no. GB2432231, published 2007 May 16 It solves the problem of optimizing airport logistics resources by controlling airline seating to avoid single seating for 2 passengers, utilizing unoccupied seating using integrated networking infrastructure for integrated automated operating systems, planning and monitoring global flow movement and four-dimensional flight paths. During this process, the ground-based Flight and Aircraft Logistics Management Service is in contact with the aircraft crew via satellite, airport terminals and airplane terminals. However, this patent addresses the issue of available / occupied seats on airplanes only at airports, as airplanes do not change route during booking.

U.S. Pat. US2008129490, published Jun. July 5 This patent describes a system that allows real-time monitoring of the load condition of a vehicle throughout its journey. This patent deals with special loads that require special attention. Sensors, analyzers, and output devices are connected to this special load, which can be used to see the condition of the special load (its temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.). This patent describes cargo monitoring, not the monitoring of suitable space available for potential cargo.

Known Austrian patent no. AT503930, Published 2008 February 15th This patent describes the principles of logistic system vehicle monitoring, which includes automated unambiguous vehicle identification, vehicle positioning via satellite network, information transfer to a central station and data warehouse, following the vehicle along its route. This patent describes the procedures and functions currently used in vehicle logistics systems, but does not address the issue of free space and its use.

All of these inventions do not emphasize that there may be free space in the vehicle for freight or passenger transportation, which can be exploited expeditiously, which would increase the efficiency of the vehicle logistics system, save fuel and time. Also, the customer would be able to get additional ordered goods and find the most suitable means of transportation much faster than using the standard methods currently available. With the same flow of goods, additional trips / trips can be avoided, which will reduce environmental pollution, reduce vehicle stowage at customs and cross border sections. There would also be a real opportunity to more easily accept and fulfill customer orders that would be impossible or very difficult to execute without resorting to the present invention.

THE SUBSTANCE OF THE INVENTION

The present invention seeks to provide a method for detecting the use of existing vehicle logistics monitoring system facilities, resources and methods, and additional programming of a web site to perform certain defined functions, and to introduce additional appropriate human factor and / or automated procedures. the amount of real-time means in a real-time location, moving a particular route in a particular direction or waiting for orders, free space suitable for the transport of potential cargo or passengers on a route compatible with the movement route of the vehicle, transmitting an appropriate signal to a dedicated server the data would be accessed by a properly programmed website that can be accessed by a certain number of clients / authorized persons. To use this data and, where possible, modify and optimize the vehicle route.

Using this method would significantly increase transportation efficiency and productivity. This approach is particularly effective in transport systems logistics companies with multiple vehicles or in systems combining different transport companies, single carriers, which combine a large number of transport units, which would be particularly attractive to the consumer, and would also save considerable money for transport companies. In this way, with the same fleet of vehicles and the same number of vehicles, it would be possible to transport more cargo in much shorter times, which would save additional infrastructure costs and increase the efficiency of the logistics system. Clients / customers will significantly reduce their search for suitable vehicles to transport their cargo, not blindly refer to various transport companies using a static database, but purposefully assess the real situation, the location of the vehicle in real time and reduce search costs: , The number of SMS messages, the number of other telecommunications operations, and the number of contacts required to perform this task.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a logistic system incorporating a novel method for realizing the essence of the invention.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Since the advent of the satellite navigation system (1), vehicle logistics systems are known to have used the services of this satellite navigation system (1) to locate and control the vehicle at any point on Earth. A number of satellite navigation systems are currently known in the world for locating an object in open space, e.g. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, COMPASS and the like or local positioning systems for capturing an object indoors, Nokia. The navigation device (4) of the type concerned is equipped with almost every means of long distance transport. The signal transmitted from the satellite navigation system (1) via the communication (2) is transmitted to the navigation device (4) having output and input functions. The navigation device (4) performs the function of a receiver and displays a processed signal received from the satellite navigation system (1), the dispatcher or other appropriate information source. The operator function of the driver (operator-driver) can also enter data using the input device or see / hear the data provided on the output device.

The navigation device (4) can be connected via wires (5) or wirelessly to a GSM / GPS type device (6) containing the processor and the corresponding software. This GSM / GPS type device (6), via communication (3), can collect data both from the satellite navigation system (1) as a navigation device (4) and from the vehicle sensors (7 ..... 9), in determining the condition of a vehicle: e.g. free volume, free weight, engine condition, instantaneous fuel consumption, open / closed door condition, occupied / unoccupied space, on / off mechanism, fuel tank level, tachograph and taximeter readings. Also, said GSM / GPS type device (6) can process a received signal using a processor and corresponding software and transmit / receive from / to a respective server (11) and from / to a navigation device (4) via a GSM network (10). ) and GPRS mobile technology to a respective server (11), the data of which is used by an appropriately programmed website to which the respective users are connected, e.g. potential customers, dispatcher station. FIG. In the connections shown in Fig. 1 (2, 3, 10), the signal can be transmitted using cables / wires as well as radio, UV, visible light, IR waves.

However, there is one loophole in current vehicle logistics systems: it is very common for vehicles to travel, at least to one side, incomplete or even half empty. In this case, time is lost, fuel costs are increased, vehicle depreciation costs are increased, i.e. vehicles are underused. This problem is solved in a new way:

- After each vehicle loading / unloading or / and new order acceptance / confirmation operation, the driver / operator and / or the automated system (6A) coupled to the respective sensors (7, ..., 9) and to the GSM / GPS type device ( 6), determines the amount of free space in the vehicle in terms of mass and volume. The aforementioned automated system (6A) can play the role of being manufactured and programmed accordingly

GSM / GPS type device (6) analyzing signals from sensors (7 ... 9).

Units of mass and volume for free space may be conventional, i.e. the data is presented in an agreed format: e.g. text, number or numbers, as well as certain textual data can be encoded and / or number / code compiled. In a non-standard situation where a correct description of the amount of free space is not sufficient, it is allowed to write a message verbally / sentence. To ensure that the driver does not forget to update the data, the GSM / GPS-type device (6), programmed at appropriate intervals, transmits a signal to the navigation device (4) which will, for example, suggest changing the free space, nearest destination and the end goal. Simplifying the procedure, if this data has not changed at the current time, is enough to confirm with a single keystroke. Also, with each door opening or a longer period of stopping, the navigation device (4), more specifically its output device, may ask for a change in free space, but even in the absence of these features, the system sends requests at certain time intervals because new orders or dispatcher instructions, which must be validated on the basis of not only the new system but also the old system, may come from the vehicle and smooth movement. by phone. If the driver does not respond to the proposal to change data several times, the current free space status is considered invalid and the server (11) automatically receives a message that there is no free space available. In order to avoid misunderstandings when the driver eg. when sleeping and not responding to requests from the navigation device (4), an additional function can be entered into the navigation device (4) so that such requests can be denied for a specified period of time.

If the free space is determined by automation, the signal coming from the sensor system (7, ..., 9) and the GSM / GPS type device (6) goes to the automated system (6A) where it is processed, is forwarded back to the GSM / GPS device (6).

The driver or said GSM / GPS-type device (6) transmits a signal to the server (11) in an agreed format, indicating the direction of the vehicle movement, the nearest route destination and the final route destination and the delivery time / deadline. This signal is subsequently processed accordingly to assess directional suitability and route relevance for potential additional cargo or passenger transportation.

The software of the server (11) respectively processes the signal received from the driver, dispatcher or GSM / GPS type device (6) and provides it to the users (12, ..., 14) in an appropriate format via the website (11 A). accessing said website (11 A) via a computer, mobile phone, terminal or other device having access to a global internet network.

The relevant software of the server (11), with data on the vehicle's available space, routes, goals, delivery times, programmatically evaluates whether a particular vehicle meets the requirements of the potential load according to some filtering parameter and records this case as a case, which can potentially benefit the consumer.

The appropriately programmed web site (11A) performs a communication function between the software of the potential user (12 ..... 14) and the server (11).

Prospective customers filter their query based on certain parameters, such as vehicle, distance to vehicle, time, price, place of loading, nearest and final route of the vehicle, and choose the best route corresponding to the variant and forms the order.

After selecting the most suitable option / carrier, the ordering users send the order directly to the vehicle operator-driver, dispatcher using the specified contact telephone, SMS or other means of communication, or place an order on the same website (11 A).

The operator, driver, dispatcher or website (11A) verifies that the current order does not conflict with previous orders and conditions and, in case of a positive result, confirms the order, thereby modifying / adjusting the vehicle route and changing data on the server (11) accordingly.

Claims (5)

DEFINITION OF INVENTION 1. The method of transport of goods, by means of a vehicle traveling on a specified route or waiting for orders, utilizing a vehicle and a defined route, irrespective of the presence of a free space on the vehicle suitable for carrying goods or goods, characterized in that: - after each vehicle loading / unloading or / and new order acceptance / confirmation operation, the driver / operator and / or automated system (6A) coupled to the respective sensors (7, ..., 9) and to a GSM / GPS type device ( 6) detects the amount of free space in the vehicle in terms of mass and volume, and prepares and transmits the signal accordingly to a GSM / GPS type device (6); - the driver or said GSM / GPS-type device (6) transmits a signal to the server (11) in an agreed format indicating the vehicle's direction of movement, the nearest destination and the final destination and the delivery time / deadline; - the software of the server (11) processes the signal received from the driver, dispatcher or GSM / GPS type device (6) respectively and provides it in an appropriate format to the users (12, .... 14) who can access the website (11A). via a computer, mobile phone, terminal or other device having access to a global internet network; - the server software (11) evaluates programmatically whether the vehicle in question meets the requirements of the potential load according to some filtering parameter by including data on the vehicle's available space, routes, goals, delivery times and includes this case in its database as a case that can potentially benefit the consumer; - prospective customers filter their query based on parameters such as vehicle, distance to vehicle, time, price, location of the vehicle, nearest and final route of the vehicle and select for themselves the best-fit option and forms the order; - after selecting the most suitable variant / carrier, the ordering users send the order directly to the vehicle operator-driver, dispatcher using the specified contact telephone, SMS or other means of communication, or place an order on the same website (11 A); - the operator, driver, dispatcher or website (11A) verifies that the current order does not conflict with previous orders and conditions and, in case of a positive result, confirms the order, thereby modifying / adjusting the vehicle route and changing data on the server accordingly (11). 2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that said automated system (6A) is integrated into a GSM / GPS type device (6) and is a component / module of a GSM / GPS type device (6). 3. A method according to any one of the preceding claims 1-2, characterized in that the aforementioned website (11A) is a software component / software module of the server (11). 4. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the above method is applicable to passenger transport by means of passenger transport. 5. A method according to any one of the preceding claims 1-2, characterized in that the above-mentioned embodiment does not use only satellite navigation systems (1) which determine the coordinates of the object in the open space, e.g. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, COMPASS and the like, but also navigation systems that determine the location / coordinates of an object indoors, in giant warehouses, in store chains or underground, where special coordinates, cellular cellular systems can be used.