The present subject matter described herein, relates to a milk collection management system to mange milk received from various source.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] As such there is no single board system exist which provides solution to requirements of the milk suppliers and depository authority.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[003] The primary object of the present invention is design a smart versatile, portable and touch-screen based user- friendly solution for milk collection management that can process the milk collection data and upload the milk collection data instantly on a centralised server. The product is simple, easy to operate, economical and reliable which is ideally suitable for use at milk collection centers, village co-operative societies, milk societies etc for milk analysis which could not afford costly equipment for the application. In addition, it is capable of performing the real time payment from bank to the customers' account
[004] Further object of the primary invention is to provide a Next generation Data Processor Unit for accepting FAT and SNF content, milk quantity, rate of payment, member identification number, etc., and processing these data electronically for preparation of various reports, such as milk collection report, payment receipts and reports etc. This product also has large storage capacity to store the meaningful data over a long period of time. This data can be uploaded on the central server also. Thus it eliminates the possibility manipulation/ bona fide error.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[005] The present subject matter relates to a milk collection management system for managing the milk collection. The system comprises a single board computer

(SBC) having a processor coupled to an interface, the interface connects a Milk Analyzer, electronic weighting scale, digital indicator, and a printer with the single board computer. The system measures fat% and SNF% of a milk sample by the Milk analyzer and giving output to the SBC. Further, the system weighs total weight of the milk poured by the EWS and giving output to the SBC. The SBC enters the output of the Milk analyzer and the EWS in particular member data sheet an uploads the data sheet on centralized server.
[006] In an embodiment, the SBC generates summary of complete milk collection process member wise.
[007] In an embodiment, the SBC calculates rate of payment based on the measured Fat%, SNF% and weight of the poured milk.
[008] In an embodiment, the SBC receives rate list from central server.
[009] In an embodiment, the SBC coupled with a memory to store data.
[0010] In an embodiment, a switch mode power supply (SMPS) based power block is provided in the milk collection management system.
[0011] In an embodiment, the interface is RS-232 to TTL interface logic.
[0012] In an embodiment, the printer coupled with the SBC via interface prints payment receipt and passbook.
[0013] In an embodiment, the milk collection management system comprises a plurality of regional languages.
[0014] In an embodiment, the SBC receives user identification number to select a member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[001] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number

identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[002] Fig. 1 illustrates block diagram of system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[003] Fig. 2 illustrates detailed block diagram of system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[004] Fig. 3 illustrates actual picture of the device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[005] 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.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[006] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and

conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[007] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[008] The present milk collection management device 100 is a smart versatile portable solution having advanced features for milk data processing, which receives and processes the data from Milk Analyzer, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS), Remote Display Unit (RDU) to generate the reports in desired formats. It is designed on latest ARM cortex Quad core processor (1.24Hz frequency) with RAM to meet the current and future requirements. The system 100 has graphic touch screen LCD 103 with user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI). Regional language support for report generation is available which make the system 100 more useful for different regions of country. The device/system 100 is a scalable solution to meet the increased customer requirements with time. The system 100 has next generation data processor unit 102 which communicates with Milk Analyzer 104, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS) 105, Remote Display Unit (RDU) 107, and Printer 106 attached to it to receive and transmit the data.
[009] As shown in the figure 1, the system 100 has a single board computer (SBC) 108 which is connected with NGDPU unit 102 and power supply unit 101. The SBC 108 has on board Bluetooth/Wi-fi device 113 to connect with other devices via wireless mode. Further, the SBC 108 has HDMI port 111 to connect with the touch screw LCD 103 to display the content. Further, the SBC 108 has keyboard port 110 and mouse port 109 to connect keyboard and mount as input

devices. Further, the touch screen LCD 103 is also connected with the SBC 108 as input device via port 112. The single SBC 108 to connect with numerous peripherals through multiple serial interfaces. The hardware circuitry involves integrated circuit (IC) chips- 232 and 4066 connected in a way so as to multiply the single signal into multiple signals. In addition, buffer handling is also implemented for port switching.
[0010] The Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) 101 based power block is implemented in the hardware interface PCB. The SMPS 101 provide improved efficiency and space saving over traditional linear supplies SMPS is employed because of the advantages it offers in terms of size, weight, cost, efficiency and overall performance.
[0011] The SMPS 101 provides supply for all peripherals and extra ports without causing excessive heating. The adjustable voltage supply (1.23V to 37V) is also provided using IC LM-2576 ADJ.
[0012] The present system 100 has Existing Basic protocols - GPIO, I2C, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), UART (asynchronous serial communication) and Existing Advanced protocols - Wi-Fi [2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN], Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE), Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (maximum throughput 300Mbps). Further, the present system 100 can have future expansion - Camera Serial Interface (CSI) camera port, Standard HDMI video output, 4-pole stereo audio output and composite video port, Display Serial Interface (DSI) display port, Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS), Micro SD, Web Cam connectivity.
[0013] Other advantages and novel features of the present system 100 are:
[0014] Redundant Time Keeping - Time keeping is very crucial in applications of agro- dairy industries because of shift basis milk collection. System time can be synched with the standard time via server when connected to internet. Redundant time keeping is also provided in case internet connectivity is unavailable.

[0015] Latest Cellular data transfer technology - Back Compatibility with readily available modems in the market. 2G/3G/4G and advanced versions can also be integrated through software control.
[0016] Secure User control - Biometric - authentication for user access control
[0017]
[0018]
• A user- friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) based complete
application.
• Dedicated Hardware developed
• GPRS Modem integrated
• Wi-Fi interfaced
• Personalization, member, Buff rate & Cow Rate downloading
through GPRS, Wi-Fi and USB pendrive.
• Bar Code scanner and Radio-frequency identification (RFID)
interfaced
• Smart SQ Lite database management system integrated for data
storage in secured way.
• USB pendrive compatibility
• 2 modes of operation :
(1) Online mode (GPRS/WiFi) - simultaneous data uploading on a
centralized server
(2) Offline mode (without data uploading)
a) Entries - Milk transaction, Deduction Entry, Local sale Entry, Old transaction printing.
b) Reports generation- Shift End Summary (SES), Local Sale Summary, Deduction Summary, Audit Trail Summary, Passbook and Payment Register.
c) Miscellaneous -
• Redundancy in data
• Dedicated Hardware testing module to make hardware debugging of the system and peripherals connected easier
• Mode menu - To know about the status of machine, header
information, maximum and minimum measurement limits of peripherals used.
• Member list printing, Dispatch, bulk upload, rate chart menu.

[0019] The milk collection system is an integrated unit comprising of various components. The device collects data from various machines like Milk Analyzer, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS) and gives output to Printer/Digital Indicator. The processing is done on data which is stored to generate daily, monthly and yearly reports.
[0020] The device contains rate chart file based on Fat and SNF value, list of registered members of the milk collection society, Personalization data for a particular Milk Pooling Point (MPP) saved in its memory. This data can be updated by downloading it from central server if there is a need to change it.
[0021] Before performing any transaction, the device is first registered for the particular Milk collection society also called as Milk Pooling Point (MPP) using the personalization data. When the NGDPU is switched on, it first connects to the central server. All the registered members of the society can pour the milk at their milk collection society i.e. MPP. In a day, morning and evening shifts are created for milk collection. When a registered member comes to pour the milk, a sample of milk is taken to measure Fat % and SNF % by Milk Analyzer machine and total weight of milk poured by that particular member is measured by EWS. Both the data are fed to NGDPU in that particular member's entry and a transaction is thus completed in customer's account. This transaction data is then uploaded on the centralised server.
[0022] When the milk collection process is completed, user can generate the summary of the whole milk collection process. User needs to dispatch the milk collection data for that particular shift in order to create next milk collection shift. The dispatch data is uploaded on the central server. Once dispatch of a particular shift is done, no entry can be made in that particular shift. Milk collection reports on day to day basis, monthly and yearly basis can also be generated.
[0023] The Smart Unit is a solution to a couple of solutions being faced by its predecessor product. The problems which the unit eradicates are:

• Equipments such as Electronic Milk Testers are known in art for measurement of milk FAT. Further, SNF is measured manually in milk collection centers using conventional Lactometer method.
• Further, the milk collection data such as name of milk producer, milk FAT & SNF, milk quantity, rate etc. are maintained in registers. Thus, the possibility of manipulation/human error is unavoidable
• The Smart Unit is a solution to a couple of solutions being faced by its predecessor product. The Unit inculcates multi-functionality at the same time. It keeps on uploading the processed data entered by the user instantly on a centralised server in real-time in the background without hanging the Graphical User Interface (GUI), meanwhile the user can perform other operations simultaneously.
• It offers a wide variety of connectivity options for communication thus eradicating the problem of dependence on a single SIM card for internet connectivity. The smart Unit offers the advanced connectivity options like WiFi and Bluetooth so as to easily connect it with other peripherals like Mobiles, Tablets, Personal Computers etc
• The product offers a peculiar feature of real time payment from bank to the customers' account. So, the payment cycle is reduced to seconds.
• This product also has large storage capacity to store the meaningful data over a long period of time. This data can be uploaded on the central server also. Thus it eliminates the possibility manipulation/ bona fide error.
[0024] The device comprising of single board computer, touch screen display, memory card for storage, USB port, mouse and keyboard etc., for milk collection management, processing the milk collection data and uploading the milk collection data on central server.

[0025] The Rate chart based on Fat & SNF value, registered member list and NGDPU personalization is downloaded from central server.
[0026] The milk collection of a particular member is done by taking Fat & SNF value, Milk quantity etc. from peripherals, uploading the transaction data on the central server.
[0027] The device has features like features like file transfer through USB Protocol to support data transfer using Pen drive, biometric identification, bar code scanner for its unique identity application software developed with feature of SQLite database management.
[0028] The device has dedicated operating system (Linux -Based) and serial/USB ports to communicate with other peripherals.
[0029] The present device is a smart versatile portable solution having advanced features for milk data processing, which receives and processes the data from Milk Analyzer, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS) and Remote Display Unit (RDU) to generate the reports in desired formats. It is designed on latest ARM cortex Quad core processor (1.24Hz frequency) with 1GB RAM to meet the current & future requirements. The application is developed on embedded Linux platform with SQLite database management. NGDPU incorporates a 7" graphic touch screen LCD with user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI). Regional language support for report generation is available which make the system more useful for different regions of country.
[0030] This dedicated hardware is developed around Single Board Computers (SBC) and custom hardware feature can be added to it. The hardware comprises of RS-232 interface logic, RTC and Analog to digital (ADC) converter IC. The software for this hardware is based on Linux Operating system which is modular.
[0031] The unit is a scalable solution to meet the increased customer requirements with time. The unit communicates with Milk Analyzer, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS), Remote Display Unit (RDU) and Printer attached to it to receive and transmit the data.

[0032] The device has advanced features like USB file transfer through USB Protocol to support data transfer through Pen drive, 10/100 base Ethernet port to provide internet connectivity, Real Time Clock to maintain timeline of data, GSM/CDMA modem for data connectivity in remote area & live update of transactions on server, serial ports to communicate with other peripherals, USB mouse and LCD for user interaction. Since the hardware feature demands more processing resources, to meet the requirement a dedicated operating system (Linux - Based) is used and application software is developed with feature of SQLite database management, and document processing capabilities.
[0033] The milk collection system is an integrated unit comprising of various components. NGDPU collects data from various machines like Milk Analyzer, Electronic Weighing Scale (EWS) and gives output to Printer/Digital Indicator. The processing is done on data which is stored to generate daily, monthly and yearly reports.
[0034] The device contains rate chart file based on Fat and SNF value, list of registered members of the milk collection society, Personalization data for a particular Milk Pooling Point (MPP) saved in its memory. This data can be updated by downloading it from central server if there is a need to change it.
[0035] Before performing any transaction, the device is first registered for the particular Milk collection society also called as Milk Pooling Point (MPP) using the personalization data. When the NGDPU is switched on, it first connects to the central server. All the registered members of the society can pour the milk at their milk collection society i.e. MPP. In a day, morning and evening shifts are created for milk collection. When a registered member comes to pour the milk, a sample of milk is taken to measure Fat % and SNF % by Milk Analyzer machine and total weight of milk poured by that particular member is measured by EWS. Both the data are fed to the device in that particular member's entry and a transaction is thus completed in customer's account. This transaction data is then uploaded on the centralised server.

[0036] When the milk collection process is completed, user can generate the summary of the whole milk collection process. User needs to dispatch the milk collection data for that particular shift in order to create next milk collection shift. The dispatch data is uploaded on the central server. Once dispatch of a particular shift is done, no entry can be made in that particular shift. Milk collection reports on day to day basis, monthly and yearly basis can also be generated.
[0037] The present device is a complete computer built single circuit board with ARM Cortex Processor, memory, input/output (I/O) and other features like USB ports, on-board Bluetooth, Wi-Fi etc. required of a functional computer. All the functions of a computer are integrated onto a single printed circuit board.
[0038] They are lighter in weight, compact in size, more reliable and much more power efficient then multi-board computers.
[0039] The entire programming module is performed on SBC which is stored in a micro-SD card. SBC gives the command signals to interface PCB (used for RS-232 to TTL logic) for performing various operations like fetching the data from peripherals (Milk Analyser, EWS, RDU, Printer) and giving the output data to them.
[0040] The CSI Camera Port mounted on SBC is used to incorporate Bio-metric identification system whereas HDMI output port is used to interface touch-screen LCD. The USB ports are used for interfacing peripherals like keyboard, mouse, pen drive and bar code scanner.
[0041] A 10/100 base Ethernet port is also available which can be used to provide internet connectivity
[0042] A 40 Pin extended GPIO is provided for transmitting and receiving signals to interface it with the attached interface PCB
[0043] This way SBC forms the backbone of the entire unit.
[0044] b Interface PCB:

[0045] The interface PCB forms an interfacing unit between SBC and system peripherals (MILK Analyzer, EWS, EDU and Printer), i.e., it serves as an RS-232 to TTL interface logic.
[0046] The hardware components like resistors, ICs', capacitors, buzzer, DB-9 male ports are mounted on it.
[0047] The SBC communicates with the interface PCB through 40 pin GPIO. The interface PCB after receiving digital signals from SBC, communicates with other hardware components and gives the command to them to perform specific operations like printing the data, fetching the data from MILK Analyzer, EWS0 etc.
[0048] c. Touch -Screen LCD :
[0049] A 7" graphic touch screen LCD with user friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI) is incorporated to provide an ambient display of the graphics.
[0050] The use of touch-screen eliminates the dependence of user on mouse and keyboard for entering the data and other operations.
[0051] d Real Time Clock (RTC):
[0052] RTC is used to maintain timeline of data irrespective of main power supply. It governs the timeline of NGDPU and synchronises it to the RTC time. It is mounted on the interface PCB wherein it communicates with SBC through I2C data transfer protocol.
[0053] RTC circuit keeps on functioning continuously even in the absence of power supply by taking power back-up from the battery connected to it. The data is accessed from the registers through I2C protocol.
[0054] Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) circuit:
[0055] The ADC module is mounted on interface PCB and is used to convert analog data into a readable digital data.
[0056] One of its applications is to interface with the Temperature Sensors to know about the temperature inside the NGDPU.

[0057] Micro-SD Card :
[0058] The Micro-SD Card is used as a storage unit to store the entire programming module in it.
[0059] The card is removable and is inserted into the SD-Card slot provided on the SBC board.
[0060] Voltage Regulator ICs' :
[0061] The voltage regulator ICs' are mounted on the interface PCB to ensure a constant voltage to all the components and protect them from voltage surges.
[0062] RS-232 DB-9 Male Ports :
[0063] DB-9 Male Ports are mounted on the interface PCB through which the data is transmitted and received from peripherals (MILK Analyzer, EWS, EDU and Printer) through RS-232 data transfer protocol.
[0064]
[0065] The SBC interacts with interface PCB through 40 pin GPIO. SBC sends the transmitting signal to the interface PCB and peripherals through this channel.
[0066] SBC interacts with RTC through its GPIO pins with I2C data transfer protocol. The keyboard, mouse and bar code scanner interacts with the SBC through USB ports.
[0067] Electronic gadgets like mobiles, tablets, laptops and personal computers can be connected to the SBC through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
[0068] The peripherals (MILK Analyzer, EWS, EDU and Printer) interact with the interface PCB through RS-232 data transfer protocol.
[0069] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component

of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

WE claim:

1.A milk collection management system (100) comprising:
a single board computer (SBC) (108) having a processor (108a) coupled to an interface (102), the interface (102) connects a Milk Analyzer (104), electronic weighting scale (105), digital indicator (107), and a printer (106) with the single board computer (108), the SBC (108):
measures fat% and SNF% of a milk sample by the Milk analyzer (104) and giving output to the SBC (108);
weighs total weight of the milk poured by the EWS (105) and giving output to the SBC (108);
the SBC (108) enters the output of the Milk analyzer (104) and the EWS (105) in particular member data sheet an uploads the data sheet on centralized server.
2. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the SBC (108) generates summary of complete milk collection process member wise.
3. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the SBC (108) calculates rate of payment based on the measured Fat%, SNF% and weight of the poured milk.
4. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the SBC (108) receives rate list from central server.
5. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the SBC (108) coupled with a memory to store data.

6. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a switch mode power supply (SMPS) (101) based power block is provided in the milk collection management system (100).
7. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interface (102) is RS-232 to TTL interface logic.
8. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the printer ((106) coupled with the SBC (108) via interface (102) prints payment receipt and passbook.
9. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the milk collection management system (100) comprises a plurality of regional languages.
10. The milk collection management system (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the SBC (108) receives user identification number to select a member.