Abstract: The present invention is related to a parcel logistic management system. According to the invention, the system has a DWS system integrated with a telescopic conveyor for auto- detection and regulation/rectification of the system fault/error and to increase the throughput. The DWS includes a mainframe, a camera to take real-time pictures of the received parcel, a VMS for measuring volume, 1D and 2D barcode scanner, a weighing unit, a Human Machine Interface, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC module), the DWS system essential components camera, VMS, scanner, weighing unit and HMI internally connected and communicate with PLC module. The PLC module is configured with a control and processing application module. The system determines the system errors automatically and helps to regulate them. The system also captures the shipment details and shares them with the customer for verification.
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TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention related to field of science and technology. More specifically, relates to a parcel logistic management system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
In an inbound and outbound docket warehousing, a plurality of products is temporarily stored in bulk before either shipping them to other locations or individually to end consumers. Inbound and outbound docket warehousing management system provides a material handling and distribution facility where products are unloaded from inbound trucks at the hub, fetching parcels required details through barcode scanning, sorting the dockets/parcels, and reloading into the outbound trucks for delivery.
Incorrect parcel weight and dimension specification in the parcel handling of the products received at the warehouse are becoming a prevalent issue. When customers do not provide the correct weight and dimensional information, in such a case, customers are not paying the right amount and the logistic service provider loses the revenue. In the worst case, mishandling of a parcel, a mistake that escapes here costs logistics and distribution companies exponentially to reverse. Hence, accurate, reliable, and efficient capturing of shipment data needs to be obtained for revenue protection and recovery.
Accordingly, an efficient shipment verification system is required that automatically sends the real-time status of the parcels received at the warehouse to the corresponding customer.
The telescopic conveyor is used for traveling the unloaded products/parcels from inbound trucks into the hub. While receiving parcels into the hub, and processing to obtain that unloaded product/parcel specific information, certain operational difficulties arise such as capturing wrong information, incorrect or incomplete information, improper movement of the product/parcels on the conveyor, conveyor jam, etc. issues occur. In such a case, the user has to examine the whole system to detect the issue and he must be skilled in handling such issues. It is very difficult to handle such errors/faults for a general user which in turn affects the throughput of the system.
OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a parcel logistic management system.
Yet another objective of the invention is to integrate a telescopic conveyor with a dimensioning, weighing, and scanning (DWS) system.
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide an automatic error detection and correction system to increase throughput.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide the real-time status of the received parcel at the warehouse to the customer.
Yet another objective of the invention is to reduce revenue leakage.
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a fast dimensioning, weighing, and scanning system.
Yet another objective of the invention is to reduce overall footprint by integrating DWS and telescopic conveyors in one station.
Yet another objective of the invention is to reduce manpower, power, and utility costs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention, a parcel logistic management system. The system has a DWS system integrated with a telescopic conveyor for auto- detection and regulation/rectification of the system fault/error and to increase the throughput. The DWS includes a mainframe, a camera to take real-time pictures of the received parcel, a VMS for measuring volume, 1D and 2D barcode scanner, a weighing unit, a Human Machine Interface, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC module), the DWS system essential components camera, VMS, scanner, weighing unit and HMI internally connected and communicate with PLC module. The PLC module is configured with a control and processing application module. The system determines the system errors automatically and helps to regulate them. The system also captures the shipment details and shares them with the customer for verification
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
This invention is described by way of example with reference to the following drawing where,
Figure 1 of sheet 1 illustrates a DWS system depicting telescopic conveyor integration with a DWS system in accordance with the present invention.
101 denotes dimensioner canopy,
102 denotes weighing belt conveyor,
103 denotes outfeed belt conveyor,
104 denotes covers,
105 denotes idler roller conveyor,
106 denotes HMI and O.P. Stand,
107 denotes scanner,
108 denotes control panel,
109 denotes PC desk panel,
110 denotes infeed belt conveyor.
Figure 2 of sheet 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a parcel logistic management system, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 3 of sheet 2 illustrates an interactive window of the system application, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 4 of sheet 2 illustrates an interactive window of the system application depicting active errors details, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 5 of sheet 3 illustrates an interactive window of the system application depicting system alert, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 6 of sheet 4 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a method of the DWS system integration with a telescopic conveyor, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 7 of sheet 5 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a PLC MODULE handshake with control and processing application, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 8 of sheet 6 illustrates the data from multiple DWS from different locations is summarized on a central dashboard for analysis, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 9 of sheet 6 illustrates a real time shipment image on live dashboard, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 10 of sheet 7 illustrates the Graffias dynamic DWS system.
Figure 11 of sheet 7 illustrates a real time shipment image, shipment data, connected devices health, system alerts on live dashboard, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 12 of sheet 8 illustrates the set calibration box parameter like Actual Length, Width, Height, Wight and calibration box count set from calibration settings page, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 13 of sheet 8 illustrates the statistics report shows different shipment reports like success, failed, image failed, calibration box scanned data and this will be generated with searching parameters like day wise, date range, month wise, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 14 of sheet 9 illustrates the DWS production report in different charts like bar, line, Pie etc. and this will be generated with searching parameters like day wise, date range, month wise, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 15 of sheet 9 illustrates the shipment production and alerts analysis report in Pie charts for analysis, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 16 of sheet 10 illustrates the stayem alerts reports contains system generated alarms and faults will be stored in database and this will be generated with searching parameters like day wise, date range, month wise, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 17 of sheet 10 illustrates the help section containing user manuals and different frequently asked questions with respective answers, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 18 of sheet 11 illustrates the rectification action after click on any active alerts to resolve issue, in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 19 of sheet 11 illustrates the pass shipment through system and their barcode from user Interfase if barcode not in good condition, in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context
clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
The present invention is related to a parcel logistic management system. The foregoing objects of the present invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with the prior art, techniques, and approaches are overcome by the present invention as described below in the preferred embodiments.
Dimensioning weighing and scanning (DWS) systems are used to capture parcel weight and dimensions through scanning barcode. While capturing the parcel specification, it also captures customer details such as name, source and destination details. This information can be used further for sorting purpose. Hence, accurate barcode data can be pushed in real-time for immediate information availability by seamlessly integrating with the DWS systems with existing warehousing ERP systems.
The present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, throughout which reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. These reference numbers are shown in brackets in the following description. Parts of the description may be presented in terms of operations performed by at least one electrical / electronic circuit, a computer system, using terms such as data, state, link, fault, packet, and the like, consistent with the manner commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art.
As is well understood by those skilled in the art, these quantities take the form of data stored/transferred in the form of non-transitory, computer- readable electrical, magnetic, or optical signals capable of being stored, transferred, combined, and otherwise manipulated through mechanical and electrical components of the computer system; and the term computer system includes general-purpose as well as special-purpose data processing devices, switches, and the like, that are standalone, adjunct or embedded. For instance, some embodiments may be implemented by a processing unit that executes program instructions so as to cause the processing unit to perform operations involved in one or more of the methods described herein.
The program instructions may be computer-readable code, such as compiled or non-compiled program logic and/or machine code, stored in a data storage unit that takes the form of a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic, optical, and/or flash data storage unit. Moreover, such processing unit and/or data storage may be implemented using a single computer system or may be distributed across multiple computer systems (e.g., servers) that are communicatively linked through a network to allow the computer systems to operate in a coordinated manner.
Dimensioning, Weighing, and Scanning System (hereinafter “DWS”) are used to scan the Barcode of parcel and measure its weight and dimensions (length, width, height, real volume, and box volume). Identifying data is captured to create a data profile for each item processed.
The present invention provides a logistic management system and method thereof. The system comprises a telescopic conveyor and a DWS configured with a control and processing application. The DWS includes a mainframe, a camera to take real-time pictures of the received parcel, a VMS for measuring volume, 1D and 2D barcode scanner, a weighing unit, a Human Machine Interface, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC module), the DWS system essential components camera, VMS, scanner, weighing unit and HMI internally connected and communicate with PLC module. The PLC module is configured with a control and processing application module.
The PLC module is a computer control system, communicatively connected to a communication network (‘network’ hereinafter) by means of a communication module. The PLC module has a processing unit coupled to input devices, output devices, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that is configured with a processing application module.
The communication module is linked to the communication network to facilitate data connectivity with a network server. The communication module facilitates an uninterrupted communication between the PLC module and a plurality of user’s computing devices configured with a logistic application over the communication network, wherein the communication module is configured to establish a connection between the PLC module and a plurality of user computing devices in a network. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication module is configured to connect the PLC module with a cloud network.
The computer-readable storage medium is configured with a Control and Processing application containing a set of instructions that can be executed by the programming unit. The Control and Processing application stored in the storage medium, upon execution by the processing unit is capable of receiving and processing a plurality of data from the users computing devices distributed over the communication network. Thus the PLC module is configured for receiving and processing the data from the plurality of users’ computing devices distributed in the network.
The PLC module by means of the Control and Processing application after execution is capable of transmitting, receiving, and processing the data from the plurality of users’ computing devices. Referring to figures 1 to 3, a telescopic conveyor integrated with DWS is shown, in accordance with the present invention. The system comprises a telescopic conveyor, and a DWS system. The telescopic conveyor is capable of extending the conveyor length. In the present system, the telescopic conveyor unloads the parcel from the vehicle at the hub and passes/transfers it through the DWS system. The mainframe of the DWS system is aligned to the conveyor, preferably aligned perpendicular to the conveyor. The telescopic conveyor includes an infeed conveyor to intake the parcel on the conveyor from the vehicle and transfers it to a weighing conveyor for weighing. Further, the weighing conveyor transfers the parcel to an outfeed conveyor to shoot it into the designated place.
Figure 2 depicts the DWS system architecture/block diagram. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the DWS system includes a PLC module, a scanning module configured to scan the barcode of the parcel and send barcode data to the DWS system server, a camera configured to capture real-time pictures of the received parcel when triggered by the DWS system server and send it to the DWS system server, a Volumetric Measurement System configured to measure volume, a Human Machine Interface (HMI) provide interaction between system and user, a weighing unit to determine the weight of the parcel, a system server, and an Ethernet switch connects all the DWS system essential components internally and with PLC module; wherein, the DWS system server receives the dimensions, weight, barcode and image of the parcel, saves the information at the database and communicate it with the customer server to provide the captured details to the customer and generates alarms/system alerts and send them to the PLC module.
The Programmable Logic Control (PLC) module acts as a central controlling unit of the DWS system. The PLC module is configured to control conveyor operation, to trigger the volumetric measurement system (VMS) and to trigger weighing unit, generate alarms and display it on the human machine interface (HMI). The human machine interface is an interactive surface of the system. HMI provides operative command access to the user such as start, stop, reset. refer Figure 11.
The HMI provides an interactive interface for control and processing application and displays information such as the predefined alarms generated through the control and processing application. It also shows the system rectification message upon pressing the popped-up alarm, thus it makes the system capable of auto error rectification and easily troubleshoot. The Volumetric Measurement System (VMS) calculates the length, width, height, real volume of the parcel, volume, parcel orientation, bag/box classification and sends it to the Control and Processing application. The Weighing unit calculates the weight of the parcel and sends it to the Control and Processing application. The camera captures the real-time image of the parcel upon receiving the trigger from Control and Processing application and sends the captured image to the Control and processing application.
The Barcode scanner scans the barcode of the parcel and sends barcode data to the Control and processing application. The barcode provides the parcel shipment specification that includes customer details, source details, and destination address. Now, the DWS system server creates a customer profile that contains customer details with corresponding parcel shipment specifications. The system server in communication with the Customer server shares the real-time captured information of the received parcel.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the VMS provides the volumetric measurement to the DWS system server. If any error occurs while parcel measurement, VMS or weighing unit generates an error code. VMS sends error codes to the Control and Processing application. These error codes get saved in the local database. The Control and Processing application obtains rectification data from the database or server. The user addresses the error following the provided rectification action and resolves it. This makes the system automated, thus increasing system efficiency and throughput. The system is capable of calculating the frequency of error occurrence and managing its tracking. Maximum frequency errors are highlighted using RED color.
The weighing unit provides weight details to the DWS system server. The weighing unit includes a plurality of force transducers. The Control and Processing application reads the error generated by the weighing unit on the webserver and obtains the solution from the database if the error code is already available. The 0 shows the error and corresponding rectification action/solution. The user addresses the error by following the provided rectification action and resolves the error.
Figure 7 show a PLC module handshake with control and processing application is shown in accordance with the present invention. The DWS system receives shipment data. Handshaking of the received shipment data with a warehouse management system (WMS) and a warehouse control system (WCS) is carried out using different methods such as but not limited to Web API, File Handling, DB to DB communication, AWS, FTP communication. The system is capable of measuring the response time and providing the response time report to the user. The response time report includes time span of the parcel shipment from the scanning till successful shipment. The system shares this shipment data with warehousing ERP system. The response time report includes response time of varied necessary functions of the system such as scanning time, image captured time, weight received time, parcel dimensions (LBH) captured time, parcel dimensions (LBH) updated in local database time, request to a warehousing ERP interactive module from system, request from a warehousing ERP interactive module to the system, image interactive module call time, image upload time and total time duration (seconds).
Now, received parcel shipment data execution is explained in accordance with the present invention. The DWS system includes various sensors that infeed the output/reading to the PLC module. An infeed conveyor exit sensor configured to stop the parcel, the scanner scans the Barcode during this period and reads the output in the controller (PLC). A weighing conveyor entry sensor triggers the weighing unit and VMS unit and reads the output in the PLC module, in response PLC module generates output to trigger the weighing unit and VMS to capture the weight and dimension of the parcel.
A weighing conveyor exit sensor is configured to trigger the weighing controller to send captured weight reading to the PLC module and/or Control and Processing application. An outfeed conveyor exit sensor is configured to stop the parcel in case the captured dimensions and weight are not within a predefined limit or if calibration fails. A Gravity conveyor line full sensor is configured to generate an alarm upon enough parcels accumulated on it.
The system operation does not stop in case of failure of any one or two force transducers of the weighing unit. A telescopic conveyor exit sensor is configured to stop the parcel, only if all of the force transducers fail. In case of failure of the infeed conveyor, the system will read the error to the control and processing application. The control and processing application obtains the rectification action from the database if the rectification action is already available for the received error code. The user addresses the error by following the rectification displayed on the HMI and resolves the error and the system runs continuously. Thus, the system operation runs in continuous mode even if any error occurs.
In another aspect of the invention, figures, 2 to 5 a Control and processing application operation of the system is explained in accordance with the present invention. The HMI displays the parcel delivery status in real-time. The parcel delivery status includes information such as but is not limited to bar code, weight, length, width, and height of the scanned shipment. The HMI also displays the system alerts. Upon pressing the alert, it redirects to a new window that includes all the active alarms present in the system.
The active alarm can be shown with a specific color to indicate them different from the regular task, so that it to be addressed on a priority basis. The active alarm window provides the information that includes the information such as the date and time of the error that occurred in the system and the predefined resolution/rectification action required. User physically responds to the instructions to resolve the error and run the system seamlessly. Thus, the system provides auto error detection and regulation which in turn increases the system efficiency and throughput.
Figure 5 show the HMI displays by the processing unit, all the predefined system faults/ possible errors on the alerts window such as but not limited to “weight is above limit”, “calibration failed”, “image is not captured”. The active errors/faults are highlighted using specific colors. Upon pressing the active alert, a pop-up displays the error rectification information, for instance, “System is idle. Press reset button to start the machine”. The user addresses the alert by following the rectification instructions accordingly. The alert’s highlighted color disappears once the issue is resolved. Thus, the system is capable of auto error detection and regulation.
The system alerts are based on the received values and defined values of sensor data. The weighing conveyor has been configured with predefined maximum and minimum weighing scale limits. If the parcel weight does not fall within the predefined weighing scale, the system will show alerts such as “weight is below limit” or “weight is above limit”. The Barcode scanner is configured to read the barcode within a predefined size. For instance, a barcode scanner is capable of reading barcode sizes up to 10mil. If the parcel barcode size is beyond the 10mil, the Alert System will show “Invalid barcode scan. Scan the valid barcode”. The Camera (40) is configured to capture the image of the parcel in the defined range or a defined area of the conveyor belt. If the parcel is not exposed within the defined area, Alert System shows “Image is not captured” alert.
The user addresses the alert by following the prescribed rectification action. The system runs seamlessly upon resolving the error. Hence, the system provides auto error detection and helps in regulation. In the system, the sensors data is read to the PLC module. The PLC module communicates this sensor data with the Control and Processing application module. When the system detects an error code, it checks the rectification from the database. In the case of regular error detection, the HMI module interacts with the user about the error or displays the error and required rectification action through the alert system.
The user addresses the error by following instructions. After error resolution, the alert system stops showing alert and sends a signal to the PLC module and control and programming module for the same. The control and processing module further receives the feedback from the user for the provided rectification, whether the provided rectification worked for the error or the user has performed any other action. The control and processing module saves the new rectification action performed by the user against the error received through feedback. Further, user follows the rectification action and resolves the error.
Figure 6 show the system workflow in accordance with the present invention. The user activates RESET by pressing the RESET pushbutton to clear the drive faults and releasing the emergency STOP button to clear the safety faults and power ON the system. The start lamp blinking shows the normal start-up of the system. The system can be run in auto mode, semi auto mode, high speed mode or can be operated manually using human machine interface.
Figure 10 show the user activates system start by pushing the START push button from the control panel to start the system in auto mode. User load the parcel on the telescopic conveyor belt. Parcel travels on a telescopic belt conveyor and cuts the exit sensor. Before traveling from the telescopic conveyor belt exit sensor to an infeed conveyor (A1) sensor, it checks the status of the infeed conveyor exit sensor. If the A1 infeed conveyor exit sensor is not sensed, the parcel will transfer to the A1 infeed conveyor else, the parcel stops and wait until the object present in front of the A1 exit sensor get removed. Further, parcel will stop after passing A1 exit conveyor exit sensor to scan the barcode.
DWS system server receives the scanned barcode and validate it. If barcode is valid, it processes parcel further to capture the image else transfer it to another conveyor (to slide down in discard bin or where it is handled manually by user). DWS system server triggers the camera to capture the image and check the status of weighing unit. The parcel is transferred further to a A2 infeed weighing conveyor to check the weight of the parcel if the weighing conveyor is free else parcel will stop and wait until the weighing busy signal get removed. Next, parcel cuts a A2 infeed conveyor entry sensor and triggers the volumetric measurement system and activates weighing controller.
Further, parcel cuts the A2 exit sensor and send dimension data to the DWS system server. DWS system server communicate with host server and send parcel dimension data to the host server. In next step, parcel will be transferred to a A3 outfeed conveyor belt and travels on it. Parcel activates the A3 outfeed conveyor exit sensor by interfering the sensor path. Finally, the system slide down the parcel from A3 outfeed conveyor to the next conveyor line for further sorting if the weight and dimension data is valid else parcel will be transferred to discarding conveyor from A3 outfeed conveyor belt if the weight and dimension data is invalid, wherein the discarding conveyor slide down the parcel in the discard bin and stop it from further processing (parcel get discarded).
Figure 7 show DWS system server and PLC module handshake flow is shown. While traveling parcel on infeed conveyor, scanner scans the parcel barcode and captured barcode data will be sent to the DWS system server where it gets validated. DWS system server send scanning flag value ‘1’ for valid barcode and scanning flag value ‘2’ for invalid barcode. Parcel with valid barcode get transferred to the profile conveyor. PLC module sends trigger flag value ‘1’ to the DWS system server to capture the image of the parcel. Upon capturing the image, DWS system server/system resets trigger flag in the PLC module and send image captured flag value 0 to the PLC module.
Further, if the weighing conveyor is busy, PLC module send busy flag value 0 to the Control and processing application and parcel is not transferred from infeed conveyor to the weighing conveyor unless Control and processing application receives the busy flag value 1 from PLC module. Subsequently, Control and processing application checks the parcel weight send data to the PLC module, it sends decision flag value 1 if the weight and dimension data is within limit else send decision flag value 2 if the weight and dimension data is not in the defined limit. For the decision flag value 1, Control and processing application update the weight and dimension data in the database against the parcel image and send it to the customer server and unload the parcel from the conveyor.
For the decision flag value 2, Control and processing application update the failure reason such as underweight, overweight, wrong dimension, image not captured. Finally, PLC module updates alarm messages on human machine interface. The Human Machine Interface shows the received alarm from PLC as an active alert by highlighting it with specific color. Users get alert and rectification action information on pressing the alert. Once the error is resolved, the active alert disappears.
Table show depicting predefined error and rectification action, in accordance with the present invention:
ALARM
RECTIFICATION ACTION
Telescopic belt drive error. Clear the fault and press reset push button. Clear the fault, check if Q1 MCB in CP03 panel is turned on, and press reset push button.
Telescopic drive error. Clear the fault and press reset push button. Clear the fault, check if Q1 MCB in CP03 panel is turned on, and press reset push button.
Infeed conveyor drive error. Clear the fault and press reset push button. Clear the fault, check if MCB-2 for VFD-1 in CP01 panel is turned on, and press reset push button.
Weighing conveyor drive error. Clear the fault and press reset push button. Clear the fault, check if MCB-3 for VFD-2 in CP01 panel is turned on, and press reset push button.
Outfeed conveyor drive error. Clear the fault and press reset push button. Clear the fault, check if MCB-4 for VFD-3 in CP01 panel is turned on, and press reset push button.
Telescopic side ESTOP pressed. Release it and press reset push button. Release it and press RESET push button.
Telescopic front ESTOP pressed. Release it and press reset push button. Release it and press RESET push button.
OP01 ESTOP pressed. Release it and press reset push button. Release it and press RESET push button.
CP01 panel ESTOP pressed. Release it and press reset push button. Release it and press RESET push button.
Telescopic Extract limit Release the joystick.
Telescopic Retract limit Release the joystick.
While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
• The system is useful for real time parcel verification. The system captures the shipment details and send the real time status of the parcels received at the warehouse to the customer server.
• The system helps in reducing the revenue leakage by sending the real- time/actual/ correct shipment details such as weight, length, height to the customer.
• The system is capable of removing/sorting the parcel/discarding the parcel with invalid shipment details at the entry level, that reduces the area overhead of further processing the parcel.
• The system automatically detects the system faults/errors and help to rectify them by providing the rectification action.
• Due to the auto regulation of the system error/alert, the system throughput increases significantly.
• Using a central dashboard to summarize data from multiple DWS at different locations for analysis of system at single point.
• All the captured data, images, system health, system alerts will be displayed on a live dashboard.
• The VMS (60) module can determine Real Volume and Box Volume using LBH data that has been recorded. Moreover, it will offer a classification of parcels, such as box type or non-box type, degree of orientation of parcel is also recorded.
• This DWS system additionally includes an Alexa interactive device that communicates with the system user to offer announcement and audible corrective action in the event of system alarms.
• Different type of reports will be generated with searching parameters like day-wise, date range, month-wise.
• Due to user management page we can create new user, update user delete user, give access right to all reports, calibration settings and dashboards so authorize person can change and access details.
• Due to calibration setting from User screen authorize user can add, update calibration box details to validate weight and dimensions of calibration box for shipment accuracy.
• The system has different type of reports and they will be generated with searching parameters like day wise, date range, month wise.
,CLAIMS:I/We claim:
1. A parcel logistic management system, consisting of;
a dimensioner canopy [101], weighing belt conveyor [102] and a scanner [107] configured for dimensioning, weighing and scanning, to capture parcel weight and dimensions through scanning barcode;
said scanner [107] capturing the parcel specification, it also captures customer details such as name, source and destination details;
a data storage unit enabled to store the computer-readable code, to takes the form of a non-transitory computer-readable medium;
wherein said data storage unit implemented using a single computer system or may be distributed across multiple computer systems that are communicatively linked through a network to allow the computer systems to operate in a coordinated manner.
2. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system further consisting of a telescopic conveyor and the DWS configured with a control and processing application.
3. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system a camera adapted to take real-time pictures of the received parcel, a VMS for measuring volume, 1D and 2D barcode scanner, a weighing unit, a Human Machine Interface, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC module), the DWS system essential components camera, VMS, scanner, weighing unit and HMI internally connected and communicate with PLC module; said PLC module is configured with a control and processing application module.
4. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said PLC module is a computer control system, communicatively connected to a communication network by means of a communication module.
5. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the communication module is linked to the communication network to facilitate data connectivity with a network server.
6. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the computer-readable storage medium is configured with a Control and Processing application containing a set of instructions that can be executed by the programming unit.
7. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the telescopic conveyor is capable of extending the conveyor length, the telescopic conveyor unloads the parcel from the vehicle at the hub and passes/transfers it through the DWS system; the mainframe of the DWS system is aligned to the conveyor, preferably aligned perpendicular to the conveyor; further said telescopic conveyor includes an infeed conveyor to intake the parcel on the conveyor from the vehicle and transfers it to a weighing conveyor for weighing; further, the weighing conveyor transfers the parcel to an outfeed conveyor to shoot it into the designated place.
8. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the human machine interface adapted to display the alerts; said human machine interface provides operative command access to the user such as start, stop, reset.
9. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the weighing conveyor exit sensor is configured to trigger the weighing controller to send captured weight reading to the PLC module and/or Control and Processing application.
10. The parcel logistic management system as claimed in claim 1 wherein an outfeed conveyor exit sensor is configured to stop the parcel in case the captured dimensions and weight are not within a predefined limit or if calibration fails and a gravity conveyor line full sensor is configured to generate an alarm upon enough parcels accumulated on it.
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| 1 | 202221026155-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 2 | 202221026155-PROOF OF RIGHT [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 3 | 202221026155-POWER OF AUTHORITY [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 4 | 202221026155-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 5 | 202221026155-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 6 | 202221026155-FORM 1 [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 7 | 202221026155-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 8 | 202221026155-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 9 | 202221026155-DRAWINGS [05-05-2022(online)].pdf | 2022-05-05 |
| 10 | 202221026155-DRAWING [03-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-03 |
| 11 | 202221026155-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [03-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-03 |
| 12 | 202221026155-FORM-9 [23-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-23 |
| 13 | 202221026155-MSME CERTIFICATE [24-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-24 |
| 14 | 202221026155-FORM28 [24-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-24 |
| 15 | 202221026155-FORM 18A [24-05-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-05-24 |
| 16 | Abstract.jpg | 2023-06-23 |
| 17 | 202221026155-FER.pdf | 2023-08-01 |
| 18 | 202221026155-FORM 3 [25-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-25 |
| 19 | 202221026155-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [25-09-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-09-25 |
| 20 | 202221026155-FER_SER_REPLY [13-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-13 |
| 21 | 202221026155-CLAIMS [13-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-13 |
| 22 | 202221026155-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [14-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-14 |
| 23 | 202221026155-POA [14-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-14 |
| 24 | 202221026155-FORM 13 [14-10-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-10-14 |
| 25 | 202221026155-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-12-02-2024).pdf | 2024-01-11 |
| 26 | 202221026155-Correspondence to notify the Controller [09-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-09 |
| 27 | 202221026155-Written submissions and relevant documents [27-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-27 |
| 28 | 202221026155-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [27-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-27 |
| 29 | 202221026155-PETITION UNDER RULE 137 [27-02-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-02-27 |
| 30 | 202221026155-PatentCertificate22-08-2024.pdf | 2024-08-22 |
| 31 | 202221026155-IntimationOfGrant22-08-2024.pdf | 2024-08-22 |
| 32 | 202221026155-PROOF OF ALTERATION [04-06-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-06-04 |
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