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Mine Transport Survellance System

Abstract: The mine transport surveillance system of the present invention monitors and controls mineral overloading, mineral theft and illicit mineral transportation from mines. Vehicles passing through authorized routes are checked, monitored and billed according to the requirement of mine management. The present invention consists of different sub-systems to perform various functions. The system uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag to identify location of each vehicle in mines. Rt" positioning sensor is used for accurate rneasun:ment of mineral weight by ensuring appropriate dumpers/trucks position on weighbridge platform. The system uses a weighbridge ffi!tom-atlon-system ±or-e±t1c1erit anaautomatic conttor-ofwetgning ana -tr1ineraluispciTGlri1t-lnine-s using RFID tags, boom barrier, number-plate scanning camera, weighbridge automation using onboard truck weighing system and in-motion weighbridge, computer and peripherals. The system uses a programmable logic controller (PLC) for automatic operation of different sub-systems integrated with weighbridge. It also incorporates a RFID based system for tracking and monitoring of dumpers throughout the mine. Global positioning system (GPS) based mine transport surveillance system also tracks vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. The system provides guidance for optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination to improve productivity of an opencast mine. The system incorporates an anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) and microwave sensors in· unauthorized paths and mine lease periphery for controlling illicit mineral transportation. It also provides a wireless communication system for transferring data and video from different locations of mine to a remote control room. The system is developed by integrating hardware and software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the subsystems.

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Application #
Filing Date
13 July 2015
Publication Number
03/2017
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
CIVIL
Status
Email
csirfer.ipu@niscair.res.in
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2023-01-04
Renewal Date

Applicants

1. COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
ANUSANDHAN BHAWAN, RAFI MARG, NEW DELHI - 110001, INDIA.

Inventors

1. SWADES KUMAR CHAULYA
CSIR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF MINING AND FUEL RESEARCH, BARWA ROAD,DHANBAD-826015, JHARKHAND, INDIA
2. GIRENDRA MOHAN PRASAD
CSIR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF MINING AND FUEL RESEARCH, BARWA ROAD,DHANBAD-826015, JHARKHAND, INDIA

Specification

The present invention relates to a mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling transportation of minerals for opencast mines. The present invention particularly relates to development of a system to check unauthorized entry of vehicle, mineral overloading and illicit mineral transportation in opencast mines. The present invention more particularly relates to facilitate an efficient dumper tracking and management system, effective visualization of transportation activities throughout the mine lease, optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination for enhancement of production, efficient measurement of mineral weight using weighbridge automation, on-board weighbridge and in-motion truck weighing system, controlling illicit mineral transportation from mines, and optimization of transportation schedule depending on the operational constraints. The mine transport surveillance system of the present invention monitors and controls mineral overloading, mineral theft and illicit mineral transportation from mines. Vehicles passing through authorized routes are checked, monitored and billed according to the requirement of mine management. The present invention consists of different sub-systems to perform various functions. The present invention uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag to identify location of each vehicle in mines. RF positioning sensor is used for accurate measurement of mineral weight by ensuring appropriate dumpers/trucks position on weighbridge platform. The present invention uses a weighbridge automation system for efficient and automatic control of weighing and mineral dispatch in mines using RFID tags, boom barrier, number-plate scanning camera, weighbridge automation on-board truck weighing system and in-motion weighbridge, computer and peripherals. The present invention uses a programmable ·logic controller (PLC) for automatic operation of different sub-systems integrated with weighbridge. The present invention also incorporates a RFID based system for tracking and monitoring of dumpers throughout the mine. Global positioning system (GPS) based mine transport surveillance system also tracks vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. The present invention provides guidance for optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination to improve productivity of an opencast mine. The present invention incorporates an anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) and microwave sensors in unauthorized paths and mine lease periphery for controlling illicit mineral transportation. The present invention also provides a wireless communication system for transferring data and video from different locations of mine to a remote control room. The present invention is developed by integrating hardware and software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the subsystems. The mine transport surveillance system of the present invention is particularly useful for controlling illicit mineral transportation, vehicle's number plate scanning and increasing productivity in opencast mines. The present invention is useful for accurate weighing with the help of integrated weighbridge automation system and RF positioning sensors. Use of the present invention would help in tracking the unauthorised vehicle to enter mining lease area with the help of AMR sensor, microwave sensor, RFID tag, GPS system and boom barrier. This would also help in checking unauthorized mineral transportation, vehicle overloading, controlling mineral stealing, improving productivity and safety in opencast mines etc. The hitherto known prior art generally related to system for mine transport surveillance in opencast mines is referred to herein below. Reference may be made to patent numbers: W0/20101122570, US2012/0127924Al and US8816850B2 entitled "Tracking and monitoring system for opencast mines", wherein a system has been described and claimed for continuous tracking and monitoring of vehicles and moveable equipment in opencast mines using ZigBee-enabled active RFID devices. The device forms a dynamic wireless network among them and other static and mobile ZigBee devices placed at strategic locations. The system comprises in combination of ZigBee-compliant devices I P o- C(jSXdgl!a'minablelo-ope?ate i?s Q1ll Efevi-!T' 1 '2:-r.\7-':>.-:llt: 17 E::~ .... ..,., ...,."'-lbalf·l' ...... ....r: ~~ "'-.....,. .... _,. ... , • _,....., 3 Reference may be made to patent number: US20100127853Al entitled "Method and apparatus for locating and tracking objects in a mining environment" wherein the system selects an operational area within which the locations of a plurality of objects are to be determined and tracked over time. Radio transceiver systems and associated display systems provided to the plurality objects are operated to form an ad-hoc, peer-to-peer network. The relative positions of the various objects are determined by measuring the time-of-flight of the radio signals exchanged between various radio transceiver systems and analyzing the time-of-flight of such exchanged radio signals. The relative positions of at least some of the o~jects within the operational area are then displayed on the display system. The drawbacks of the above said patent number: US20100127853Al is that the system discloses only the locating and tracking objects in a mining environment, but it is limited to specific operational area. The system is not capable of tracking objects outside of mine lease boundary and it cannot monitor any vehicle which doesn't carry radio transceiver system. The system are not capable of accurate weighing with integrated weighbridge, vehicle's number plate scanning, automatic transportation and wireless communication from different locations to control room. It has no GPS based mine transport surveillance system for tracking of vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. Reference may be made to patent number: CN101379842A entitled "Computerized mine production system", wherein a system has been described and claimed for a central computer unit · having a first database controlled by a first logic unit. At least one mobile computer unit is joined with the mobile equipment. Each of the mobile computer units has a second database controlled by a second logic unit. At least one wireless communication device enable communication between said first logic unit and said second logic unit, wherein said mobile computer unit is operable independent of the first logic unit. Reference may be made to patent number: W02014042508Al entitled "Wireless production monitoring system", wherein a system has been described and claimed for wirelessly · transmitting production data of a plurality of production lines within a manufacturing plant to a remote server via a wireless access point so that the manufacturing plant's production can be monitored remotely. The wireless production monitoring system including a plurality of detection and data input collection modules, for detecting and collecting productio·n line related data, including at least one RFID tag; a data transmission module comprising a plurality of RFID readers, a plurality of wireless routers and a wireless access point that enable wireless communication of said production line related data between anyone of the plurality of detection and data input collection modules to a data management module; the data management module including a local host serving as a web based server that includes a web based data acquisition system. Reference may be made to patent number: CN203054580U entitled "Safety production monitoring and scheduling system based qn coal mine mobile private network", wherein a system has been described and claimed for coal mine information network is connected with a data acquisition server, a database server and a wireless access server; the database server is used for storing data collected by the data acquisition system; the wireless access server is used for verifying user usage right and realizing remote terminal user access; the coal mine information network is connected with a communication scheduling subsystem through a firewall; the communication scheduling subsystem consists of a scheduling server which is connected with the firewall, the coal mine mobile private network which is connected with the scheduling server, a 3G network which is connected with the coal mine mobile private network, and mobile communication terminal devices; the mobile communication terminal devices are connected with the 3G network; and the coal mine information network is connected with the coal mine mobile private network. The safety production monitoring and scheduling system base on a coal mine mobile private network is characterized in I P 0 OliittlM iruc!ui. rs tlr~pte;?cGallrrSne ikfety }i06uction management can be standardized in a real- 4 T......C. '-n time and highly-efficient manner, industry supervision strength and safety production scheduling operation can be improved, and safety production hidden trouble can be timely tracked and eliminated. Reference may be made to patent number: CN102968686A entitled "Digital mine production scheduling system", wherein a system has been described and claimed for system hardware and network platform collects relevant data of mine production and transmits the data to the database management system platform, the database management system platform performs information interaction with the system hardware and network platform, processes the interaction information and transmits the interaction information to the production scheduling basic platform; the production scheduling basic platform stores the information transmitted by the database management system platform; and the production scheduling management platform scans and processes the information stored by the production scheduling basic platform and sends the control information to the database management system platform through the production scheduling basic platform so that integral optimization production scheduling is achieved. By means of the digital mine production scheduling system, production efficiencies and economic benefits of mines are improved. Reference may be made to patent number: CN1 01126927 A entitled "Coal mine production scheduling system", wherein a system has been described and claimed for a coal mine production scheduling systems, including mine multimedia integrated services digital network, web-based information integration system, safety production monitoring, network-based digital video surveillance systems, distribution monitoring system and office automation systems. The utility model relates to a scheduling system in coal production, comprising: a data source apparatus, a data management apparatus, a data integration apparatus and a data applying apparatus; wherein the data source apparatus is composed of a monitoring subsystem and an information management subsystem, the data management apparatus is used to set the gateway used for transferring of the protocols, the data integration apparatus is used to accomplish the system data integration, the data applying apparatus is used for providing the users with application services functions according to the data Sl;lpplied by the data integration apparatus. The drawbacks of the above said patent numbers: CN101379842A, W02014042508A1,CN203054580U, CN102968686A and CN101126927A are that the system is designed only for safety mine production system and scheduling system. But the system has no feature of tracking vehicles outside the mine. There is no provision for detecting vehicles in unauthorized path, accurate weighing with integrated weighbridge, vehicle's number plate scanning and weighbridge automation system. It has no GPS based mine transport surveillance system for tracking of vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. Reference may be made to patent number: US8626565B2 entitled "Vehicle dispatching method and system", wherein a system has been described and claimed for dispatching a plurality of vehicles operating in a work area among a plurality of destination locations and a plurality of source locations includes implementing linear programming that takes in an optimization function and constraints to generate an optimum schedule for optimum production, utilizing a reinforcement learning algorithm that takes in the schedule as input and cycles through possible environmental states that could occur within the schedule by choosing one possible action for each possible environmental state and by observing the reward obtained by taking the action at each possible environmental state, developing a policy for each possible environmental state, and providing instructions to follow an action associated with the policy. Reference may be made to patent number: US63 51697B 1 entitled "Autonomous dispatch system linked to mine development plan", wherein a system has been described and claimed for an autonomous dispatch system links positioning-system units mounted on mining and haulage equipment to a com_puterized mine development plan for ascertaining the origin of mined material DSls ali&' mafi:i"?als) and personnel associated with a work site. 9 TOn .a. a. "'bF' Personnel are equipped with tracking devices having at least gee-location capability. Assets are tagged with RFID tags, which are interrogated at portals, by mobile scanners, or by personnel tracking devices having RFID reading capability. The tag readers and tracking devices are all in communication with a common information backbone and all data is delivered to, and processed by, a common command and control subsystem. The drawbacks of the above said patent number: US7123149 are that the system is especially designed for tracking of assets and personnel of a commercial enterprise. The system cannot be used for opencast mining application. The system was designed only for human tracking and communication purpose working in underground atmosphere. The system has no provision for weighbridge automation technique to avoid mineral overloading and control illicit mineral transportation. Further, it has no integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. Reterence may be made to patent number: U777DEL2UO~ entitled "Wireless information and safety system for mines", wherein a system has been described and claimed for wireless tracking and communication in mine. The system was designed for tracking human working in underground mines. Reference may be made to patent number: CN1953408 entitled "A method to realize realtime monitoring of the underground coal miners by ZigBee network", wherein a system has been described and claimed for real-time monitoring of underground miners using a ZigBee network. Reference may be made to patent number: CN2871852Y entitled "Mine comprehensive information system under well based on ZigBee technology wireless network", wherein a system has been described and claimed for wireless communication in mine. The system was developed for monitoring miner's location. The drawbacks of the above said patent numbers: 0777DEL2008, CN1953408 and CN2871852Y are that the systems are purely based on tracking of miners through tag that may be insufficient in present scenario of security of mine personal and mineral activity. It is a static wireless network. The system is designed only for human tracking and communication purpose working in underground atmosphere. There are no provision for mine transport surveillance, weighbridge automation technique for avoiding mineral overloading, controlling illicit mineral transportation. Further, there is no integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. Reference may be made to literature published in Journal of Coal Science and Engineering (China), Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 176-181, (20 1 0) entitled "Mining production information management system in an open pit based on GIS/GPS/GPRS/RFID" by GU Qing-hua, LU Cai-wu, LI Fa-ben and JING Shi-gun wherein a dynamic information management system of digital mining in an open pit has been designed and developed. A linear programming model has been set up in a practical application. By the model, the system can automatically draw up production plan of ore blending well every day. The system can monitor and dispatch open-pit vehicle and shovels well, and can play back their historical paths. It can monitor and control the process of mining production in real time by RFID, the system can also count the number of vehicles' delivery and shovels' loading automatically. . The drawbacks of the above said literature are that the system monitors and controls the process of mining production in real time by RFID and automatically draw up production plan of ore blending well every day. The systems do not have any facility for GPS based surveillance, weighbridge automation technique to avoid mineral overloading, controlling illicit mineral transportation, and integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. The main objective of the present invention is to develop a mine transport surveillance system for m.onitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation of mineral in mining areas. n~s a..JT 1 'Z':-n"1- ").r.\1 t:. 17 · t:7 ~~:a~a.. ..... v.lf..a. . ..A . ...r, ~or ~.....,..,... . ..,... .e.~ "'_,., 10 Another objective of the present invention is to develop an integrated system that enables efficient monitoring and deployment of dumpers, effective visualization of transportation throughout the mine lease area, optimization of transportation schedule depending on the operational constraints, and controlling illicit mineral transportation. Still another objective of the present invention is to develop a weighbridge automation system for efficient controlling of mineral dispatch and weighing in mining industry using RFID tags, boom barrier, number plate scanning camera, computer and peripherals. Yet another objective of the present invention is to integrate two pairs of RF positioning sensor with weighbridge platform for accurate positioning and weighing of mineral loaded dumpers. · Still yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a PLC based control system for automatic operation of different sub-systems integrated with weighbridge. Further objective of the present invention is to develop a KFllJ based system ±or tracking and monitoring of dumpers throughout the mine. Still further objective of the present invention is to develop a GPS based mine transport surveillance system for tracking of vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. Yet further objective of the present invention is to establish a microwave and AMR sensors on the possible unauthorized transportation routes for tracking vehicles. Still yet further objective of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication system for transferring of data, signals and videos from different locations of mine to a remote control room. A further objective of the present invention is to provide an on-board truck weighing system for accurate measurement of mineral loaded truck dumping in stockyard of the mine. A still further objective of the present invention is to provide in-motion weighbridge for online and fast production monitoring. A yet further objective of the present invention is to provide a guidance for optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination in an opencast mine. A still yet further objective of the present invention is to develop integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. The mine transport surveillance system of the present invention provides a monitoring system for continuous control of illicit mineral transportation, accurate weighing of transport vehicle with the help of integrated weighbridge automation and RF positioning sensors, vehicle's number plate scanning, and increasing productivity in opencast mines. The system tracks and checks unauthorised vehicle entering into mining lease area with the help of AMR sensor, microwave sensor, RFID tag, GPS device and boom barrier. At check post, RFID tag and GPS device are issued to each truck entering into mine. Once the driver shows the RFID tag to the RFID reader, boom barrier automatically opens for passing truck on weighbridge if platform is empty. RF positioning sensors at edges are placed for checking the proper positioning of truck. Once a truck is placed at correct position then the system becomes ready for weight measurement. Subsequently, the system measures tare weight, captures image by closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera, scans the number plate of vehicle and prints it with acknowledgement slip. Driver can also see the weight on kiosk display placed in front of vehicle. On completion of weighing empty truck, boom barrier opens and truck proceeds to loading point. After loading, truck goes to another path where another RFID reader is placed for checking authorised vehicle RFID tag. On verification of correct RFID tag of the truck the boom barrier opens and the truck proceeds for second weighbridge (with minerals). Again the truck weight is measured with mineral. Then the system automatically subtracts tare weight of the truck from the current weight to calculate the actual weight of mineral. The CCTV camera again captures the image of loaded truck, scans the number plate of vehicle and I P 0 DJiiiHH~ sa~e!bfi &lJ'tifull~lll~h cls7om~lname, date, time-in and time-out. After completion 11 of second weight measurement, the external truck driver deposits RFID tag at check post while the internal truck driver deposits only RFID tag after completion of duty. A microwave and AMR sensors are installed in every possible unauthorized route for detection of unauthorized vehicle in mines. Sensor generates an electromagnetic field between transmitter and receiver, and creates an invisible volumetric detection zone. When an intrusion occurs, the electromagnetic field changes are registered and it notifies the server administrator. Each microwave sensor node is connected to each other and forming a wireless sensor network (WSN). When any unauthorized vehicle is sensed to be entering the boundary, wireless sensor node transmits alarm to the main computer. The GPS monitoring system helps to locate accurate position of truck throughout the authorised route, and improves services, manage time and improve truck/ dumper scheduling. Therefore, this integrated system would help in checking illicit mineral transportation, vehide overloading, improving efficiency of mineral transportation, enhancing productivity etc. ln the figures 1 to 7 of the drawings accompanying this specification describes mine transport surveillance system for mines. Figure 1 of the drawings shows the schematic block diagram of mine transport surveillance system consists of different sub-units (1) to (18) of the whole system. Figure 2 of the drawings shows the schematic diagram of weighbridge platform enabled with RF positioning sensors system. The sub-system is integrated with two pairs of RF positioning sensor (S 1) and (S2) at each corner of weighbridge platform for accurate positioning and weighing of mineral loaded dumpers/trucks. Figure 3 of the drawings shows the. schematic block diagram of PLC based weighbridge automation system. The automation system consists of different parts (19) to (32) for accurate and efficient weighing of mineral by using weighbridge automation system. Figure 4 of the drawings shows the schematic diagram of weigh-in-motion weighbridge system. Subsystems consist of different parts (A) to (J) for real time weighing of mineral loaded truck. Figure 5 of the drawings shows the schematic diagram of AMR sensor placement with the change in magnetic field due to ferromagnetic material. AMR sensor system consists of different parts (33) to (3 7) for illegal vehicle detection in unauthorised route. Figure 6 of the drawings shows the schematic diagram of alignment of microwave sensor for perimeter surveillance. The subsystem consists of different sub-units (38) to (44) for tracking of unauthorized vehicle and illicit transportation through mine lease boundary. Figures 7a, b and c of the drawings show the flow chart of the integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. The details of the figures 1 to 7 of the drawings are given below: The schematic diagram of the mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation in figure 1 consists of different parts: RFID tag (1), RFID reader (2), boom barrier (3), weighbridge (4), weighbridge platform (5), number plate scanning cameras (6), CCTV (7), AMR sensors (8, 16), GSM tower (10), control room (11), wireless sensor network (15) and RF positioning sensor (17), GPS, server (SV), hooter (H), liquid crystal display (LCD) and GPS communication module (GPSCM). The present invention consists of different subunits those perform various functions. RFID tag (1) is provided to each truck entering the mine area. Empty truck proceeds for weighing towards the weighbridge (5). It weighs coal carrying vehicle in mines and provides details like tare weight, gross weight, net weight, customers' name, date, time-in, time-out etc. RF positioning sensor (17) is used for accurate measurement of mineral weight by ensuring dumper's appropriate position on weighbridge platform (5). The present invention uses a weighbridge automation system for efficient controlling of mineral dispatch and weighing in mines using RFID tags, boom barrier (3), number plate scanning camera (6, 7), computer and peripherals.A microwave sensor (16) is installed in every possible unauthorized route ~) to detect aw illicit entry of vehicle in _to a mine. Sensors (9) generate an electromagnetic field I P 0 D We~& trahsmiltg land ~~elv~ toliteat\~ ln invisible volumetric detection zone. When an 12 T.... O' .n..., intrusion occurs, the electromagnetic field changes are registered and it notifies the server administrator. Each microwave sensor ( 16) is connected to other and forming a WSN (15), and when any unauthorized vehicle is sensed to be entering the mine lease boundary, wireless sensor node (15) transmits signal which is received and processed by the developed software installed in server (SV) for displaying the location of intrusion on LCD screen (LCD) and providing warning alarm by hooter (H) at control room. The authorized vehicle is equipped with a RFID tag (1) and GPS transceiver which has the capability to send its location without human intervention. Figure 2 represents the schematic diagram of weighbridge platform enabled with RF positioning sensor system for monitoring and controlling illegal loading of minerals consists of · different parts: RF transmitter (S 1 ), RF receiver (S2) and weighbridge platform (WB). RF positioning sensor (S 1 and S2) are connected to weigh bridge platform (WB). Empty truck. proceeds for weighing towards the weighbridge (WB). The dumper operator shows the passive RFII) tag in front of R.FID reader near the weighbridge (WB). The boom barrier opens if the platform is emply and truck comes on weighbridge platform. PLC based intelligent control system activates photo sensor and finds out vehicle position and makes further process for weighment. RF positioning sensors (S 1, S2) ensure that the truck is positioned completely on the platform. Figure 3 represents the schematic block diagram of weighbridge automation system and transport scheduling consists of different parts: green LED ( 19), red LED (20), yellow LED (21 ), weight scale system (22), RFID reader (23), RFID signal transmitter (24), boom barrier opens as green glows (25), boom barrier closes as red glows (26), alarm on/off based on LED (27), camera for further recording operations (28), main controller (PLC) (29), wireless sensor network (30), control room (31) and human machine interface (HMI) panel (32). When a mineral loaded truck moves from a mine gate, the RFID tagged vehicle is tracked continuously throughout the authorized path; scans at weight scale (22) check points and the weight of loaded truck is measured. A long range camera (28) with snapshot facility captures image of vehicle and prints on bill which is attached with challan. Two pairs of positional sensor installed in weighbridge platform for checking proper positioning of dumper tires on weighbridge (22) so that weight of mineral is measured accurately. Subsequently, the data collected at the base station is transmitted to the central room (31) through wireless links (30), which is displayed on the monitor panel (32) and also on the LED display (19, 20, 21) next to the person checking the vehicle weight. If weight of coal is same to their claimed weight and server authenticates the RFID tag number of the truck, the main computer gives command to the road barrier (25) to open i.e. green LED glows. If the weight is inconsistent/ overloaded and/or RFID tag is not found or incorrect, an alarm (27) triggers. The main computer gives command to the barrier (26) to remain close i.e. red LED glows (20). Whole process is recorded in a long distance surveillance camera (28) for further investigation. The whole weighbridge automation process is controlled and processed through PLC (29). Figure 4 represents the schematic diagram of In-motion weighbridge for online and fast production monitoring. The system consists of different parts: weighbridge (A), traffic barrier (B), traffic lights (C), surveillance camera (D), kiosk display (E), number plate recognition camera (F), control room (G), operational kiosk (H), weigh-in-motion load cell (1) as well as On-board weigh sensor(J). When driver shows the RFID tag to the RFID reader at kiosk display (E), boom barrier (B) opens for weighing of the loaded truck on weighbridge (A), if platform is empty. Driver can see the weight on kiosk display (E). Weigh-in-motion sensor measures the weight of vehicle running at normal speed as it drives over the weigh measuring platform. Photo of number plate, top of truck and operator is taken by surveillance camera (D) and stored. After weighing, CCTV camera captures the image of number plate of truck and then acknowledgment slip is printed. After loading, truck moves forward and reaches to another RFID reader and boom barrier to exit from loading area. After authentication from RFID reader there are two possibilities firstly, if weight is less than or eciual to Registered Laden Weight (RL W) then truck proceeds to the checkpoint and if weight is n t= 1 u T 1 ~ .,_ n 7 - 2 n :1 J::- 1 7 · t 7 . '"' 'gr~t~r4han"' KL w-; then "'trt:rtlf· rras to 'l:'emove the excess coal and come back for gross we1ght 13 .T...O.....n.. measurement. The system also incorporates on-board weigh sensor (J) for real-time measurement of mineral weight and on-line production monitoring in mine. Figure 5 represents the schematic diagram of AMR sensor system for detection of illegal vehicle in mine consists of different parts: AMR sensors (34), magnetic field (33), magnetic field before vehicle entry (35), magnetic field variation after vehicle entry (37) and magnetic diploe (36). AMR sensors are placed inside the earth surface in illegal routes decided by the mine's management. AMR sensors create magnetic field in surrounding areas of illegal routes. Whenever a vehicle passes through illegal routes (33) in mining area, vehicle disrupts the magnetic field due to their ferromagnetic properties of chassis material. The rate of disruption of magnetic field depends on weight of ferrous material and indicates type of vehicles. Whenever vehicle passes through the AMR sensors (34 ), an alarm or message is created to inform the security personnel and mine management. Figure 6 represents the schematic diagram of microwave radar sensor system consists ot different parts: microwave radar (38), power and data cable (39), controller cabinet (40), pole or mast (41), antenna (42), transmitted wave (43) and reflected wave (44). Microwave radar (38) transmits energy towards an area of the roadway from an overhead antenna (42). The area, in which the radar .energy is transmitted, is controlled by the size and distribution of energy across the aperture of the antenna (41). When a vehicle passes through the antenna (42), a portion of the transmitted (43) energy is reflected (44) back towards the antenna at a certain distance that is controlled linearly by an external input signal, by which the radar (38) can judge the existence of vehicles through the echo intensity. The energy then enters into a receiver where the detection is made and vehicle data, such as volume, speed, occupancy and length are calculated. Figures 7a, b and c represent flow chart of the integrated software covering four main modules, namely (i) peripheral survey module, (ii) vehicle tracking module, (iii) weighbridge automation module, and (iv) production monitoring and optimization module. Figure 7a shows flow chart for mine periphery survey using AMR and microwave sensors, and vehicle tracking module using GPS system. Figure 7b depicts flow chart for weighbridge automation module being controlled by PLC and sensors. Figure 7c illustrates flow chart for production monitoring and optimization of shovel-dumper deployment in opencast mine. Accordingly, the present invention provides a mine transport surveillance system to use in mines, characterized in combination of RFID based system for tracking vehicle throughout the mine, a GPS unit for monitoring the vehicle in and out of the mine throughout the destination, RF positioning sensors for proper positioning and accurate weighing of vehicle on weighbridge and PLC based system for controlling all the action of the vehicle on weighbridge. In an embodiment of the present invention, mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation consists of RFID tag ( 1 ), RFID reader (2), boom barrier (3), weighbridge (4), weighbridge platform (5), number plate scanning cameras (6), CCTV camera (7), AMR sensors (8, 16), unauthorized route (9), GSM tower (1 0), control room (11 ), wireless sensor network (15) and RF positioning sensor (17), GPS, server (SV), hooter (H), liquid crystal display (LCD) and GPS communication module (GPSCM); wherein consists of different sub-units those perform various functions; the said RFID tag (1) is provided for each truck entering the mine area;.the empty truck proceeds for weighing towards the weighbridge (5); weighs mineral carrying truck/dumper and provides details like tare weight, gross weight, net weight, customers' name, date, time-in and time-out; the said RF positioning sensor (17) is used for accurate measurement of mineral weight by ensuring dumper's appropriate position on weighbridge platform (5); the system uses a weigh bridge automation system for efficient controlling of mineral dispatch and weighing in mines using RFID tags (1), boom barrier (3), number plate scanning camera (6, 7), computer and peripherals; the said microwave sensor (16) is installed in every possible unauthorized route (9) to clete£l an ilycy ~eAicle_ in mine~ the sai~ sensors (9) generate an electromagnetic field between n ;:: 1 J" ~ . 7 Jo i.l 1 .... 1 7; .b~ 7 1 . d . h · · .... 'tfci'fi~mmer tthu rec~tver, er~tl'hg'an 'thvtsi re vo umetnc etectwn zone; w en an mtruswn occurs 14 T....O....n.. the electromagnetic field changes are registered and it notifies the server administrator; the said each microwave sensor ( 16) is connected to other and forming a WSN (15), if any unauthorized vehicle is sensed to be entering the boundary then the said wireless sensor node (15) transmits signal to the computer which is received and processed. by the developed software installed in server (SV) for displaying the location of intrusion on LCD screen (LCD) and providing warning alarm by hooter (H) at control room.; the authorized vehicle is equipped with a RFID tag and GPS transceiver which has the capability to send its location without human intervention. In another embodiment of the present invention, wejghbridge platform enables with RF positioning sensors system consists of RF transmitter (S 1 ), RF receiver (S2) and weighbridge platform (WB); wherein subsystem RF positioning sensors (S 1 and S2) are connected to weighbridge platform; when an empty truck proceeds for weighing towards the weighbridge dumper operator shows the passive RFID tag in front of RFID reader near the weigh bridge; then . booiTibarrier opensi:f the platform is empty and truck comes on weigh bridge platform;-whei\~in PLC based intelligent system manages photo sensor and verifies vehicle position, and makes further process for weight measurement; the said RF positioning sensors (S 1, S2) ensures that the truck is positioned completely on the platform. In still another embodiment of the present invention, PLC based mine transport automation system is provided for controlling different functions of the system consists of green LED (19), red LED (20), yellow LED (21), weight scale system (22), RFID reader (23), RFID signal transmitter (24), boom barrier open as green glows (25), boom barrier closes as red glows (26), alarm on/off based on LED (27), camera for· further recording operations (28), main controller (PLC) (29), wireless sensor network (30), control room (31) and human machine interface (HMI) panel (32); wherein a mineral loaded truck moves from a mine gate, the RFID tagged vehicle is tracked continuously through the authorized path and scanned at weight scale (22) check points where weight of loaded truck is measured; the said long range camera (28) with snapshot facility captures image of vehicle and prints on bill which is attached with challan; two pairs of positional sensor are installed on weighbridge platform for checking proper positioning of dumper tires on weighbridge (22) such that accurate weight of coal is measured; then the data collected at the base station are transmitted to the central room (31) through wireless links (30) and displayed on the monitor panel (32) and also on the LED display (19, 20, 21) next to the person checking the vehicle weight; if weight of mineral is same to their claimed weight and server authenticates the RFID tag number of the truck, then the main computer gives command to the road barrier (25) to open i.e. green LED glows; if the weight is inconsistent/ overloaded and/or RFID tag is not found or incorrect, then an alarm (27) is triggered and the main computer gives command to the barrier (26) to remain close i.e. red LED glows (20); the whole process is recorded in a long distance surveillance camera (28) for further investigation and the whole weighbridge automation process is controlled and processed through PLC (29). In yet another embodiment of the present invention, weighbridge automation system for accurate measurement of mineral weight in mine consists of weighbridge (A), traffic barrier (B), traffic lights (C), surveillance camera (D), kiosk display (E), number plate recognition camera (F), control room (G), operational kiosk (H) and RF positioning sensors (I); wherein truck driver shows the RFID tag to the RFID reader then boom barrier (B) opens for weighting on weighbridge (A) if platform is empty; the truck driver can see the weight on kiosk display (E); the said weigh-inmotion sensor (I) measures weight of mineral loaded truck running at normal speed; the system also incorporates on-board weigh sensor (J) installed within trucks for real time weight of minerals and monitoring production: after weighing number plate (front and rear view), top of truck and oper~tor image are taken by CCTV camera (D) and stored; after weighing, CCTV camera captures the image of number plate of truck and then acknowledgment slip is printed; after loading, truck moves n J;op~rq. anq l:fa~~~t<.?_ ~n~ther RFID re_ader and boom barrier to exit from loading area; afler ..., auiheht'tcatiOn"'frorlf RFIJJ-rPade?thett lre· t~d possibilities firstly, if weight is less than or equal to 15 Registered Laden Weight (RL W) then truck proceeds to the checkpoint and if weight is greater than RLW, the truck has to remove the excess mineral and comes back again for gross weight measurement. In still yet another embodiment of the present invention, AMR sensor system for illegal vehicle detection in mines consists of AMR sensors (34), magnetic field (33), magnetic field before vehicle entry (35), magnetic field variation after vehicle entry (37) and magnetic dipole (36); wherein AMR sensors are placed inside the earth surface in illegal routes decided by the mine management; the said AMR sensors (34) create magnetic field in surrounding areas of illegal routes; whenever a vehicle passes through illegal routes (33) in mining area, vehicle disrupts the magnetic field due to their ferromagnetic properties of chassis material; the rate of disruption of magnetic field depends on weight of ferrous materials and indicates types of vt:hides; auy vebide whenever passes through the AMR sensors (34) an alarm or message is created to inform the . securifypersonr1efand-rrune management.--- In a further embodiment of the present invention, microwave radar sensor system consists of microwave radar (38), power and data cable (39), controller cabinet ( 40), pole or mast ( 41) antenna (42), transmitted wave (43) and reflected wave (44); wherein the said microwave radar (38) transmits energy towards an area of the roadway from an overhead antenna ( 42); the area in which the radar energy is transmitted, is controlled by the size and distribution of energy across the aperture of the antenna ( 41 ); when a vehicle when passes around the antenna ( 42), the beam of a portion of the transmitted (43) energy is reflected (44) back towards the antenna at a certain distance which is controlled linearly by an external input signal from which the radar (38) judges the existence of vehicles through the echo intensity; the energy then enters into a receiver where the detection is made and vehicle data, such as volume, speed, occupancy and length are calculated. In a still further embodiment of the present invention, an integrated system is provided for efficient monitoring and deployment of· dumpers, effective visualization of transportation throughout the mine lease, optimization of transportation schedule depending on the operational constraints, and controlling illicit mineral transportation. In a yet further embodiment of the present invention, RFID based system provided for tracking and monitoring of dumpers throughout the mine. In a still yet further embodiment of the present invention, GPS based mine transport surveillance system is provided for tracking of vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination. In another embodiment of the present invention, the system provides guidance for optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination in an opencast mine. In still another embodiment of the present invention is to provide an on-board truck weighing system for accurate measurement of mineral loaded truck dumping in stockyard of the mine. In yet another embodiment of the present invention is to provide an in-motion weigh bridge for online and fast production monitoring. In still yet another embodiment of the present invention, an integrated software is provided for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems. In the present invention there is provided mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation, which comprises of estimation method and software for monitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation. The whole system consists of different sub-parts (1 to 44).The said system provides a monitoring system for continuous control of illicit mineral transportation, accurate weighing of transport vehicle with the help of integrated weighbridge automation and RF positioning sensors (S 1, S2), vehicle's number plate scanning, and increasing productivity in opencast mines. Wherein system tracks and checks unauthorized vehicle ente~ip&. into mini~ lease area with the h~lpofAMR sensor (8), microwave sensor (16), RFID tag I p Q. Dfi~ tiPS· deli~ arm 6oorJ ~Jia. Aflcheck!p6st; RFID tag (1) and GPS device are issued to each 16 truck entering into mine. Once the driver shows the RFID tag (1) to the RFID reader (2), boom barrier automatically opens for passing truck on weighbridge (A) if platform is empty. Said RF positioning sensors (17) at edges are placed for checking the proper positioning of truck. Once a truck is placed at correct position then the system becomes ready for weight measurement. Subsequently, the said system measures tare weight captures image by CCTV (7) camera, scans the number plate of vehicle and prints it with acknowledgement slip. Driver can also see the weight on kiosk display (E) placed in front of vehicle. On completion of weighing empty truck, boom barrier (B) opens and truck proceeds to loading point. After loading, truck goes to another path where another RFID reader (2) is placed for checking authorized vehicle RFID tag. On verification of correct RFID tag of the truck the boom barrier (B) opens and the truck proceeds for second weighbridge (A) (with minerals). Again the truck weight is measured with mineral. Then Lhe said system automatically subtracts tare weight of the truck from the current weight to calculate the actual weight of mineral. The CCTV camera (7) again captures the image of loaded truck, scans the number plate of vehicle and prints the same on the final bill with customer's name, date, time-in and time-out. After completion of second weight measurement, the external truck driver deposits RFID tag ( 1) at check post while the internal truck driver deposits only RFID tag (1) after completion of duty. Said microwave (16) and AMR (8) sensors are installed in every possible unauthorized route for detection of unauthorized vehicle in mines. Sensor generates an electromagnetic field (33) between transmitter and receiver, and creates an invisible volumetric detection zone. When an intrusion occurs, the electromagnetic field (33) changes are registered and it notifies the server administrator. Each microwave sensor (16) node is connected to each other and forming a wireless sensor network (WSN). When any unauthorized vehicle is sensed to be entering the boundary, wireless sensor node transmits signal which is then received and processed by the developed software installed in server (SV) for displaying the location of intrusion on LCD screen (LCD) and providing warning alarm by hooter (H) at control room .. Said GPS monitoring system helps to locate accurate position of truck throughout the authorized route, and improves services, manage time and improve truck/ dumper scheduling. Therefore, this said integrated system would help in checking illicit mineral transportation, vehicle overloading, improving efficiency of mineral transportation, enhancing productivity etc. In physical embodiment of mine transport surveillance system of the present invention specifications ofthe system are given below. Weighbridge: Weight range: 0-100 t, Platform size: 18 x 3m. Passive RFID tag/reader: Operating frequency- ISM band using UHF. HD IR camera for taking number plate image: Range-30m, Vari-focal6-12 mm. Boom barrier: Length - 4 m. Truck position sensor: Range - 5 m. Programmable logic controller: CPU 224xPsi 24VDC AI/AO DilDO AMRsensor: Range - 15 m, Bandwidth - 5 MHz. Wireless sensor network: Range-100m, Frequency band- 2.4 GHz. The novel features of mine transport surveillance system of the present invention have been realized by the non-obvious inventive steps for remotely monitoring of transportation activities in mining areas, automatic and accurate weight measurement of mineral, optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination, controlling illegal mining, unauthorized mineral transportation and mine periphery survey. The novelty of the present invention with respect to the prior art are: 1. Capable of monitoring and controlling unauthorized transportation of mineral throughout the mine periphery by detecting vehicles using AMR sensor (34) of Fig. 5 and microwave radar (38) of Fig. 6, transmitting the detected signal of corresponding sensor to control room through I p 0 DEL ~lfless1 s~~o0 ~t~~b.\1 5~of {~· ?'s a9d processing the received signal by the developed 17 T--C....n... · software installed in server (SV) for displaying the location of intrusion on LCD screen (LCD) and providing warning alarm by hooter (H) at control room. 2. Capable of continuously monitoring the vehicles in a mine by attaching a RFID tag (1) with each vehicle and tracking il by RFID reader (2) for preventing unauthorized entry of vehicles in a mine and installing a GPS in a vehicle carrying mineral for constant surveillance throughout their transportation route as well as production monitoring using the developed software. 3. Capable of accurate measurement of minerals and thereby checking mineral overloading using RFJD reader (23)~ ,;o,reigh scale (22) and RF positioning sensors (S 1 and S2) for ensuring proper placement of vehicle on weighbridge platform as shown in Fig. 3. 4. Capable of performing different automation processes using programmable logic controller (29) to control boom barrier (16), RF posit~oning sensor (S 1 and S2), number plate scan camera (6), KIOSK display(E)and other mechanical devices as shown in Fig. 3. 5. Capable of providing guidance for optimum deployri1ent ot shovel-dumper combination in an opencast mine using GPS and long range CCTV camera (7) for constant observation of different mining operations, particularly coal carrying dwnpers/trucks, shovels and other auxiliary equipment, and real time assignment of work using LCD display, web application/software ~;md GPS communication module (GPSCM). 6. Capable of providing an on-board truck weighing device (J) of Fig. 4 for installation in transportation truck/dumper for real-time measurement of mineral weight and on-line production monitoring in mine. 7. Capable of providing an in-motion weigh bridge using weigh-in-motion load cell (1) as shown in Fig. 4 for measuring weight of mineral loaded truck/dumper running at normal speed which helps in fast production monitoring. 8. Capable of providing a wireless communication system for transferring of data and video from different locations of a mine to a remote control room using wireless sensor node (WSN) (15) as shown in Fig. 1. 9. Capable of providing integrated software for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the modules, namely: periphery surveillance module, vehicle tracking module, weighbridge automation module, and production monitoring and optimization module as shown in the flow chart of the software (Fig. 7). Use of a mine transport surveillance system of the present invention should be done as follows: The mine transport surveillance system is especially designed for controlling illicit mineral transportation, accurate weighing of transport vehicle with the help of integrated weighbridge automation and RF positioning sensors, vehicle's number plate scanning, and increasing productivity in open pit mines by optimwn deployment of shovel-dumper combination. The system has facility for tracking unauthorised vehicle entering in mining lease area with the help of AMR and microwave sensors, and tracking and controlling transportation vehicle throughout the mine using RFID tag, GPS system and boom barrier. At check post RFID tag and GPS device are issued for each truck entering into mines' area. Driver shows the RFID tag to the RFID reader and subsequently boom barrier opens for weighing on weighbridge if platform is empty. Where, RF positioning sensors at weighbridge edges check the proper positioning of truck, and if a truck is placed at proper position then it is ready for weight measurement. Subsequently the system takes tare weight, captures image by CCTV camera, scans the number plate of vehicle and prints it with acknowledgement slip. Driver can also see the weight on kiosk display. Boom barrier opens and truck proceeds to loading point. RFID reader authenticates that it has entered appropriated loading point then boom barrier open for loading. After loading, a truck passes through another RFID reader and boom barrier opens, and the truck proceeds for second weight (with mineral). Again the truck is weighed with mineral and automatically subtracts the tare weight from the current loaded n J!Vch'"eig~t ~ ~%t¥e_ a~tual weight of rpineral. The CCTV camera again captures the image of ..... 1o~"detl1tucl(, stanS"'tl1e numCBJ·~atetlven~ll and prints it on the final bill which is attached with 18 T...I.O...I.!..'.".l the challan. After completing second weight measurement, the external truck driver deposits RFID tag and GPS device at check post during each trip and the internal truck driver deposits RFID tag only on completion of duty. The AMR and microwave sensors control unauthorised vehicles entering though mine boundary. The GPS monitoring system helps to locate accurate position of truck throughout the route and improve services, manages time and improves truck/dumper scheduling. Therefore, 'this integrated system helps to check unauthorized mining, prevents vehicle overloading, helps in accurate measurement of mineral, controls illicit mineral transportation, improved productivity by deploying optimum shovel-dumper combination, helps in mine periphery surveillance etc. The following examples are given by way of illustration in actual practice of the mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling illicit mineral transportation aeti vi ties u1 opencast mines, which should not be considered to limit the scope of invention. Example~ 1 The developed technology was tested at Moonidih (West) mine, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Dhanbad for monitoring and tracking vehicles, and manless weighing arrangement. The CCTV cameras were installed at loading and unloading points to record the movement of vehicle at electronic weighbridge. At weighbridge corners four RF positioning sensors were installed for checking proper alignment of truck. In case of proper alignment of truck on weighbridge, RF positioning sensors sent the data wirelessly to control room PC in which an advance tracking and monitoring software was installed. The real time image of vehicle was displayed on the screen. Subsequently the software performed other tasks related to dispatch. Example- 2 Field trial of the developed system was also conducted at Kusanda mine, BCCL, Dhanbad for monitoring and tracking vehicle, and automated weighing of coal transportation trucks. CCTV cameras, RF positioning sensors, RFID tags and reader, boom barriers, display unit, computer and software, and other sub-systems were installed at the mine site. At weighbridge corners four RF positioning sensors were installed for checking proper alignment of truck. In case of proper alignment of truck on weighbridge, camera sent the data wirelessly to control room PC in which an advanced tracking and monitoring software was already installed. The real time location of vehicle displays on the screen. The system and software performs different tasks related to dispatch and coal transportation activities. The mine transport surveillance system of the present invention essentially enabled to monitor mining transportation activities, tracking of unauthorised or illegal vehicle movement in the mine, automatic and accurate weighing of coal, and controlling illicit mineral transportation. The integrated software helped in automation for monitoring, controlling and data processing of all subsystems. The system generated loud audio and visual alarm when illegal or unauthorised vehicle enters into the mine lease area, which ultimately helped the security men to take quickly action for stoping theft of coal. Therefore, it is conclusively shown that the novel feature enabled by the inventive steps of mine transport surveillance system is the present invention essentially proved useful for the mine management to improve productivity, illicit transportation of coal, automated weighing of coal and on-line monitoring of coal production and transportation. The main advantages of the mine transport surveillance system of the present invention are: 1. The system precisely monitors unauthorized transportation of mineral in mines. 2. The system efficiently monitors deployment of dumpers, effective visualization of transportation throughout the mine lease, optimization of transportation schedule depending on the operational constraints, and controlling illicit mineral transportation. 3. The system efficiently controls mineral dispatch and weighing on weighbridge in mines using RFID. tags, boom. barrier, and number plate scanning camera, computer and peripherals. nii:II-&T 'i!"Z:-r.l7'-?r.1i111!:: 17~U::::7 ....,.._._1111 .... .-!1> . ..1 .._,, e-....., ... _, OIIIIIL.t' --"If' 19 4. The system accurately measures mineral loaded trucks by proper positioning of truck tyres on weigh bridge using two pairs of RF positioning sensor. 5. The system provides an on-board truck weighing system for accurate measurement of mineral loaded truck dumping in stockyard of the mine. 6. The system provides an in-motion weighbridge for on-line and fast production monitoring. 7. The system enables automatic operation of different sub-systems integrated with weighbridge through a PLC based control system. 8. The system enables tracking and monitoring of dumpers throughout the mine by using RFID based system. 9. The system tr~cks vehicles throughout the long range transport route up to destination by using GPS based mine transport surveillance system. 10. The system enables optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination for improving productivity of a mine. 11. The system provides microwave and anisotropic magneto-resistive sensors on unauthorized paths and periphery of mine lease boundary for tracking vehicle in illicit routes. 12. The system transfers data and video from different locations of a mine to a remote control room through a wireless communication system. 13. The system performs monitoring, controlling and data processing of all the sub-systems using an integrated software. IPO DELKI 13-07-2015 17 C_,:,.7 20 We claim: 1. A mine transport surveillance system for monitoring and controlling transportation of minerals for opencast mines, which essentially consists of RFID tag (1 ), RFID reader (2), boom barrier (3), weighbridge (4), weighbridge platform (5), number plate scanning cameras (6), CCTV camera (7), AMR sensors (8, 16), GSM tower ( 1 0), control room ( 11 ), wireless sensor network (15) and RF positioning sensor (17), GPS, server (SV), hooter (H), liquid crystal display (LCD) and GPS communication module (GPSCM); wherein the system consists of different sub-units, a RFID tag ( 1) is provided for each truck entering the mine area; empty truck being weighing by weighbridge (5) , the said RF positioning sensor (17) provided accurate measurement of mineral weight by ensuring dumper's appropriate position on weighbridge platform (5); the said weighbridge automation system for controlling of mineral weighing and dispatch in mines using the said RFID tags (1), RFID reader (1), boom barrier (3), number plate scanning cameta (6, 7), computer and peripherals; the said microwave sensor (16) is installed in every possible unauthorized route (9) to detect an illicit vehicle movement in mines; the said AMR sensors (9) generate an electromagnetic field between transmitter and receiver by creating an invisible volumetric detection zone; when an intrusion occurs, the electromagnetic field changes are registered and it notifies the server administrator; the said each microwave sensor (16) is connected to other and forming a WSN (15); a wireless sensor node (15) sends signal to the computer on entering of any unauthorized vehicle is sensed to be entering the mine lease boundary, the said signal received and processed by the developed software installed in server (SV) for displaying the location of intrusion on LCD screen (LCD) and providing warning alarm by hooter (H) at control room.; the authorized vehicles are equipped with a RFID tag (1) and GPS transceiver which has the capability to send its location without human intervention. 2. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1, wherein the weigh bridge platform enabled with RF positioning sensor system consists of RF transmitter (S 1 ), RF receiver (S2) and weighbridge platform (WB); wherein the sub-system RF positioning sensor (S 1 and S2) are installed in the four corners ofweighbridge platform; on sensing the passive RFID tag (1) in front of RFID reader (2) near the weighbridge the boom barrier opens; another sub-system PLC (29) based intelligent control system manages photo sensor and finds out vehicle position, and makes further process for weight measurement; the said RF positioning sensors (S 1, S2) ensures properly position of truck on the weighbridge platform. 3. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 2, wherein the mine transport automation system is provided for manless operation of weighbridge consists of a green LED (19), red LED (20), yellow LED (21 ), weight scale system (22), RFID reader (23 ), RFID signal transmitter (24), boom barrier open as green glows (25), boom barrier closes as red glows (26), alarm on/off based on LED (27), camera for further recording operations (28), main controller (PLC) (29), wireless sensor network (30), control room (31) and human machine interface (HMI) panel (32). 4. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 3, wherein a PLC (29) based weighbridge automation system consists weighbridge (A), traffic barrier (B), traffic lights (C), surveillance camera (D), kiosk display (E), number plate scanning camera (F), control room (G), operational kiosk (H) and in-motion weigh sensor (I), on-board weigh sensor (J); wherein truck driver shows the RFID tag to RFID reader located at kiosk display (E), then the boom barrier (B) opens for weighing on weighbridge (A) if platform is empty; the truck driver can see n ~t:· 1 f8e-f"eigpt£~ ~.o¥ _di)Pk~ (E); tl1e1ai.d ~9gh-in-motion sensor (I) measures weight of mineral """ .... -Joaaed truCk nmn'ing afnormal speed;- tlleesystem also incorporates on-board weigh sensor (J) 21 installed within trucks for real time weight of minerals and monitoring production; after weighing number plate (front and rear view), top of truck and operator image. are taken by CCTV camera (D) and stored; after loading, truck moves forward and reaches to another RFID reader (2) and subsequently to another boom barrier for exiting from the loading area; after authentication from RFID reader (2) there are two possibilities firstly, if weight is less than or equal to Registered Laden Weight (RL W) if weight is greater than RLW, the truck has to remove the excess mineral and comes back again for gross weight measurement. 5. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 5, wherein the AMR sensor (34) are placed inside the earth surface in illegal routes decided by the mine management consists of AMR sensors (34), magnetic field (33), magnetic field before vehicle entry (35), magnetic field variation after vehicle entry (37) and magnetic dipole (36); the said AMR sensors (34) create magnetic field in surrounding areas of illegal routes; whenever a vehicle passes through illegal routes (33) in mining area, vehicle disrupts the magnetic field the rate of disruption of magnetic field depends on weight of ferrous materials and indicates types of vehicles; as vehicle whenever passes through the AMR sensors (34) an alarm or message is created to inform the security personnel and mine management. 6. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 5, wherein the microwave radar sensors system consists of consists of microwave radar (38), power and data cable (39), controller cabinet (40), pole or mast (41) antenna (42), transmitted wave (43) and reflected wave (44); wherein the said microwave radar (38) transmits energy towards an area of the roadway from an overhead antenna ( 42); the area in which the radar energy is transmitted, is controlled by the size and the distribution of energy across the aperture of the antenna ( 41 ); when a vehicle when passes around the antenna (42), the beam of a portion of the transmitted (43) energy is reflected (44) back towards the antenna at a certain distance that is controlled linearly by an external input signal from which the radar (38) judges the existence of vehicles through the echo intensity; the energy then enters into a receiver where the detection is made and vehicle data, such as volume, speed, occupancy and length are calculated. 7. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 6, wherein the system provides an on-board truck weighing device (J) for installation in transportation truck/dumper for realtime measurement of mineral weight and on-line production monitoring in mine. 8. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 7, wherein the system provides an in-motion weighbridge using weigh-in-motion load cell (I) as shown in Fig. 4 for measuring weight of mineral loaded truck/dumper running at normal speed. 9. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 8, wherein the system is installing a GPS in a vehicle carrying mineral 10. A mine transport surveillance system as claimed in claims 1 to 9, wherein the provide guidance for optimum deployment of shovel-dumper combination using GPS and long range CCTV camera (7) using LCD Jisplay (LCD), web application/software and GPS communjcation module (GPSCM).

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