Description:Field of the Invention
This invention relates to IoT enabled risk monitoring system in Cold Supply Chain.
Background of the Invention
The absence of an IoT-enabled risk monitoring system in the cold supply chain leads to challenges like inaccurate temperature and humidity control, limited visibility, manual monitoring inefficiencies, and increased risk of product loss and quality degradation. The lack of real-time data hinders stakeholders from identifying issues such as temperature fluctuations and gas leakages, resulting in delays and compromised goods. Reduced traceability and compliance further exacerbate the problem, making it difficult to address recalls and comply with regulations. Reactive risk management without real-time alerts leads to inefficiencies in preventing potential issues, contributing to higher operational costs and financial losses for the stakeholders.
US10521806B2 A blockchain-based method includes: receiving, by a smart label via accessing a block of a blockchain stored on a computer system, a cold chain requirement for a product, wherein the smart label is affixed to a package containing the product, the cold chain requirement for the product is specified and stored by a manufacturer of the product in the block of the blockchain; storing, by the smart label, the cold chain requirement in a memory of the smart label; receiving, by the smart label, from a temperature sensor a temperature of the product, wherein the temperature sensor is affixed to the package containing the product; comparing, by the smart label, the temperature of the product with a temperature range of the product specified in the cold chain requirement; and adding, by the smart label, the temperature of the product and a time at which the temperature of the product is received by the smart label, to the blockchain, if the temperature of the product is outside of the temperature range specified in the cold chain requirement.
Research Gap: IoT sensors are embedded in the containers to monitor various parameters, such as temperature, humidity, location, and movement. These sensors continuously gather data and transmit it to a central platform or cloud database.
CN104571044B The invention discloses a kind of Cold Chain Logistics Visualized Monitoring System and method, including temperature control modules, for measuring, monitoring warehouse, temperature in haulage vehicle, and will collection information transfer to control module;Control module, for being controlled to system, realizes visual, the control of each supervision link;Order management module, receives, records sequence information, set up the new order of client, follow the trail of the state of each order;Go out to be put in storage monitoring module, the warehouse situation that goes out for monitoring, positioning goods in real time reads order status, judges whether storage is normal operating, link control module;Three-dimensional planning module, warehouse compartment planning is shown for 3 D stereoization, and automatic storehouse of moving replenishes prompting;Inventory management module, the stock for showing, updating existing goods, is connected with control module;The present invention realizes the visualization of overall process, facilitates client to inquire at any time and is completed to consignee from delivery of cargo and signs for, temperature and transportation data inquiry in whole transportation.
Research Gap; The system continuously monitors the temperature of the cold supply chain. If the temperature deviates from the predefined safe range, the system triggers automated alerts to the relevant stakeholders. This allows them to take immediate action to rectify any issues that may arise.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
This figure 1.0 shows the generalized working of the system mentioned above it begins with cold storage (400) which houses the sensor nodes and the coordinator (401). The sensor nodes contain various sensors to send information such as humidity, temperature, location, and more it then sends this information to the coordinator. The coordinator (401) contains various devices such as a GPS module, a data storage, a Lora module, etc. The coordinator (401) receives the data from the sensor nodes and compiles it with it’s own information and then sends it to the Gateway (402) where the gateway then transfers the information to Cloud Storage (403) where the information is stored and can be viewed through a web application (405) or an Android/IOS application (406).
This figure 1.1 comprises of a controlling unit (101) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program,DHT-11 sensor(102) it is used in sensing the temperature and the humidity levels in the cold storage and then send them to the computing unit, Display Unit (104) will receive all the information sent by the dht-11 sensor through the controlling unit and then display it, XBEE pro(103) will receive all the information from the controlling unit and then send it to the XBEE pro sensor of the coordinator, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (105).
This figure 1.2 comprises of a computing unit (201) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, the XBEE pro(205) receives the information from the XBEE pro sensors of the controlling unit inside the cold storage and then further sends it to the computing unit for compiling, the GPS module(204) deciphers the location of the cold storage and then sends it to the computing unit for compiling, Data Storage (202) receives all the information from the computing unit and stores the data for backup and for when the computing unit requires it, Display Unit (206) receives the data from the computing unit and then displays it, Lora (207) it receives all the information from the computing unit and then send it to the lora module of the Gateway, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply(203).
This Figure 1.3 comprises of a Computing unit (301) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, Lora (304) receives the data sent by the Lora module of the coordinator and then gives it to the computing unit, Wi-fi (302) the wi-fi module receives the data from the computing unit and then send it to the Cloud Storage, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (203).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURRE 1 0: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
FIGURRE 1.1: SENSOR NODE
FIGURRE 1.2 CO-ORDINATOR
FIGURRE 1: 1.3 GATEWAY
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a",” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
This figure 1.0 shows the generalized working of the system mentioned above it begins with cold storage (400) which houses the sensor nodes and the coordinator (401). The sensor nodes contain various sensors to send information such as humidity, temperature, location, and more it then sends this information to the coordinator. The coordinator (401) contains various devices such as a GPS module, a data storage, a Lora module, etc. The coordinator (401) receives the data from the sensor nodes and compiles it with it’s own information and then sends it to the Gateway (402) where the gateway then transfers the information to Cloud Storage (403) where the information is stored and can be viewed through a web application (405) or an Android/IOS application (406).
This figure 1.1 comprises of a controlling unit (101) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program,DHT-11 sensor(102) it is used in sensing the temperature and the humidity levels in the cold storage and then send them to the computing unit, Display Unit (104) will receive all the information sent by the dht-11 sensor through the controlling unit and then display it, XBEE pro(103) will receive all the information from the controlling unit and then send it to the XBEE pro sensor of the coordinator, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (105).
This figure 1.2 comprises of a computing unit (201) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, the XBEE pro(205) receives the information from the XBEE pro sensors of the controlling unit inside the cold storage and then further sends it to the computing unit for compiling, the GPS module(204) deciphers the location of the cold storage and then sends it to the computing unit for compiling, Data Storage (202) receives all the information from the computing unit and stores the data for backup and for when the computing unit requires it, Display Unit (206) receives the data from the computing unit and then displays it, Lora (207) it receives all the information from the computing unit and then send it to the lora module of the Gateway, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply(203).
This Figure 1.3 comprises of a Computing unit (301) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, Lora (304) receives the data sent by the Lora module of the coordinator and then gives it to the computing unit, Wi-fi (302) the wi-fi module receives the data from the computing unit and then send it to the Cloud Storage, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (203).
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. It allows the user to easily see the location, temperature, humidity and other important information about the cold storage units.
2. It provides a constant monitoring system for the cold storages, if something goes wrong it can be automatically notified and it can take an action according to the reported problem if any.
3. It uses cheap efficient and reliable sensors like dht-11, so it is cost effective and reliable.
4. It uses cloud storage and a data storage at the co-ordinator so there is no need to worry about losing data if something happens.
5. There is also a display unit present at the beacon and the co-ordinator so that people with no access to the app or in the case of the app not working can still view the information.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. An IoT Enabled Risk Monitoring System In Cold Supply Chain comprises of Cloud Storage (400), Coordinator (401), Gateway (402), Cloud Storage (403), Web App (404), Android/IOS App (406), Controlling Unit (101), DH-11 Sensor (102), XBee Pro (103), Display Unit (104), Power Supply (105), Computing Unit (201), Data Storage (202), Power Supply (203), GPS (204), XBee Pro (205), Display Unit (206), LoRa (207), Computing Unit (301), Wifi (302), Power Supply (303) and LoRa (304).
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensor nodes contain various sensors to send information such as humidity, temperature, location, and more it then sends this information to the coordinator; and the coordinator (401) contains various devices such as a GPS module, a data storage, a Lora module; wherein the coordinator (401) receives the data from the sensor nodes and compiles it with it’s own information and then sends it to the Gateway (402) where the gateway then transfers the information to Cloud Storage (403) where the information is stored and can be viewed through a web application (405) or an Android/IOS application (406).
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said controlling unit (101) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program,DHT-11 sensor(102) it is used in sensing the temperature and the humidity levels in the cold storage and then send them to the computing unit, Display Unit (104) will receive all the information sent by the dht-11 sensor through the controlling unit and then display it, XBEE pro(103) will receive all the information from the controlling unit and then send it to the XBEE pro sensor of the coordinator, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (105).
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a computing unit (201) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, the XBEE pro(205) receives the information from the XBEE pro sensors of the controlling unit inside the cold storage and then further sends it to the computing unit for compiling, the GPS module(204) deciphers the location of the cold storage and then sends it to the computing unit for compiling, Data Storage (202) receives all the information from the computing unit and stores the data for backup and for when the computing unit requires it, Display Unit (206) receives the data from the computing unit and then displays it, Lora (207) it receives all the information from the computing unit and then send it to the Lora module of the Gateway, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply(203).
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said Computing unit (301) it processes the data from the input module and releases output according to the program, Lora (304) receives the data sent by the Lora module of the coordinator and then gives it to the computing unit, Wi-fi (302) the wi-fi module receives the data from the computing unit and then send it to the Cloud Storage, also all the sensors including the controlling unit are powered by the power supply (203).
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the IoT-enabled system allows stakeholders to monitor and manage the supply chain remotely. This feature is especially valuable for global supply chains or situations where physical access to the goods is limited.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system provides real-time data on the status of goods, enabling immediate action in case of any deviations from the desired temperature range.

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein automated alerts allow stakeholders to respond promptly to potential issues, preventing quality degradation and minimizing losses.