IOT AND CLOUD EQUIPPED ALERTING SOLUTION FOR RFID LABEL APPLICATORS WITHIN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This invention presents an IoT-enabled alerting solution for RFID Label Applicators, enhancing operational efficiency in logistics management. Integrated with an ATmega16 MCU Board, Temperature Sensor, Proximity Sensor, ESP01 WiFi Board, HMI Display, and RTC Module, the system enables real-time monitoring of key parameters like temperature and paper roll status. Alerts are generated and transmitted to a cloud-based platform, allowing operators and authorities to respond promptly through a web-based dashboard. The system ensures operational continuity by alerting users to potential issues, promoting proactive maintenance, and improving overall workflow in logistics operations.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to IoT and Cloud equipped Alerting Solution for RFID Label Applicators within Logistics Management.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This innovative technology provides RFID Label Applicators with real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities, making it an invaluable tool in the field of logistics management. By employing sensors to detect high temperatures and the exhaustion of rolls of printing paper, the system ensures that possible problems that could hinder the applicators' ability to function efficiently are promptly detected. The integration of cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technology enables operators and authorities to remotely access an intuitive dashboard, monitor system status, and respond quickly, even when they are not physically present in the area.
The logistics management systems in use today have trouble keeping RFID label applicators operating reliably and efficiently. Routine issues such as overheating and running out of rolls of printing paper commonly cause disruptions in the workflow, which lowers overall operational efficiency. An intelligent monitoring and alerting system that can spot anomalies in real time and provide operators and authorities with timely information is necessary to meet these difficulties.
US8365788B2 - A printer system includes a print and apply device that receives a single data stream containing label printing/encoding data and positioning data. The print and apply device transmits label data to a printer/encoder portion of the system and positioning data to motors that move the system. Once the printer portion and the applicator portion have indicated they are ready, a signal is sent to apply the label. The label can be applied anywhere in the X, Y, and/or Z directions on a package. IoT and Cloud based solution to monitor and Alerting in RFID Label Applicators is the novelty of the system.
BR0308730B1 - The present invention relates to a radio-frequency identification tag applicator, comprising a radio-frequency identification tag supply holder, a carrier roll holder, a carrier path from said radio-frequency identification tag supply holder to said carrier roll holder, a tag dispensing mechanism along said carrier path between said radio-frequency identification tag supply holder and said carrier roll holder for applying a tag to an object; and an interrogator for writing information to radio-frequency identification tags along said carrier path between said radio-frequency identification tag supply holder and said tag dispensing mechanism. IoT and Cloud based solution to monitor and Alerting in RFID Label Applicators is the novelty of the system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
Disclosed herein an IoT and cloud-enabled alerting system for RFID Label Applicators comprising ICAS_RLANode (10)-which is outfitted with an ATmega16 MCU Board (18), an ESP01 Wifi Board (11), a Temperature Sensor (15), a Proximity Sensor (14), an HMI Display (12), an RTC Module (17), a Buzzer (16), and a Power Supply (13)-smoothly integrates sensors, IoT, and cloud technology to detect high temperatures and print paper roll status, ensuring proactive maintenance and effective operational oversight. The Temperature Sensor continuously monitors the ambient temperature around the RFID Label Applicator, generating alerts upon detecting elevated temperatures. The Proximity Sensor to monitor the printing paper roll status, issuing alerts when the roll is depleted, ensuring operational continuity.
An ESP01 WiFi Board to provide internet connectivity, facilitating the transmission of real-time alerts to a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring. The HMI Display serves as a localized interface, providing operators with real-time information on system status, alerts, and other relevant data.
A Buzzer that provides auditory alerts upon receiving critical notifications, ensuring immediate operator awareness of potential issues. The RTC Module integrated for precise event timing, aiding in tracking and performance analysis within logistics management.
The Power Supply ensures continuous operation of the monitoring and alerting system for RFID Label Applicators, maintaining system reliability in logistics environments.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
The ICAS_RLANode invention functions as a comprehensive tracking and notification system intended for RFID Label Applicators in the context of logistics administration. The ATmega16 MCU Board, ESP01 Wifi Board, Temperature Sensor, Proximity Sensor, HMI Display, RTC Module, Buzzer, and Power Supply are among the crucial parts that work together harmoniously to guarantee dependable and effective operation. The ATmega16 MCU Board, which serves as the system's central processing unit for control and data acquisition, is its central component. The RFID Label Applicator's surrounding ambient temperature is continuously monitored by the Temperature Sensor. The device sounds an alert if the temperature rises over set usual limits, suggesting a possible problem like overheating. Simultaneously, the RFID Label Applicator's Proximity Sensor actively monitors the state of the printing paper roll. Another alarm is sent by the sensor when it determines that the paper roll is empty, indicating a possible disruption in operations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a"," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
The ICAS_RLANode invention functions as a comprehensive tracking and notification system intended for RFID Label Applicators in the context of logistics administration. The ATmega16 MCU Board, ESP01 Wifi Board, Temperature Sensor, Proximity Sensor, HMI Display, RTC Module, Buzzer, and Power Supply are among the crucial parts that work together harmoniously to guarantee dependable and effective operation. The ATmega16 MCU Board, which serves as the system's central processing unit for control and data acquisition, is its central component. The RFID Label Applicator's surrounding ambient temperature is continuously monitored by the Temperature Sensor. The device sounds an alert if the temperature rises over set usual limits, suggesting a possible problem like overheating. Simultaneously, the RFID Label Applicator's Proximity Sensor actively monitors the state of the printing paper roll. Another alarm is sent by the sensor when it determines that the paper roll is empty, indicating a possible disruption in operations.
These warnings are shared with the Authority and the Operator in addition to being limited to a local environment. By enabling internet access, the ESP01 Wifi Board makes it possible to transmit alerts to a cloud-based platform. This platform houses a personalized web dashboard that provides an easy-to-use interface for the Authority and Operator to oversee the system remotely. They may now verify the status of the RFID Label Applicators, receive real-time warnings, and respond quickly as a result. The ICAS_RLANode is equipped with an HMI Display to enhance user experience and facilitate local monitoring. Real-time information on the system's status, alarms, and other relevant data are displayed on the display. When an alert is received, a buzzer is set off to provide an extra auditory signal, making sure that operators are aware of the problems as soon as possible. Precise event timing is guaranteed by the RTC Module, which facilitates tracking and long-term system performance analysis.
BEST METHOD OF WORKING
An IoT and cloud-enabled alerting solution for RFID Label Applicators comprising an ATmega16 MCU Board for centralized control and data acquisition, enabling real-time monitoring and alerting within logistics management.
An alerting solution with a Temperature Sensor that continuously monitors the ambient temperature around the RFID Label Applicator, generating alerts upon detecting elevated temperatures.
An alerting solution further comprising a Proximity Sensor to monitor the printing paper roll status, issuing alerts when the roll is depleted, ensuring operational continuity.
An alerting solution incorporating an ESP01 WiFi Board to provide internet connectivity, facilitating the transmission of real-time alerts to a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring.
An alerting solution with an HMI Display serving as a localized interface, providing operators with real-time information on system status, alerts, and other relevant data.
An alerting solution including a Buzzer that provides auditory alerts upon receiving critical notifications, ensuring immediate operator awareness of potential issues.
An alerting solution with an RTC Module integrated for precise event timing, aiding in tracking and performance analysis within logistics management.
An alerting solution wherein a Power Supply ensures continuous operation of the monitoring and alerting system for RFID Label Applicators, maintaining system reliability in logistics environments.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. This innovation relies heavily on the ICAS_RLANode, which provides RFID Label Applicators in logistics management with real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities. To identify high temperatures and track the state of printing paper rolls, it seamlessly combines sensors, IoT, and cloud computing. Effective operational oversight and preventive maintenance are guaranteed by this combination.
2. This novel system's ATmega16 MCU Board serves as its central processing unit, handling control and data gathering. It guarantees smooth coordination between different parts, allowing logistics management to monitor RFID Label Applicators in real time.
3. The transmission of real-time notifications to a cloud-based platform is made possible by the ESP01 WiFi Board, which plays a crucial role in supplying internet access. This feature makes it possible to remotely monitor RFID label applicators for logistics management.
4. The Proximity Sensor senses the exhaustion of printing paper rolls, and the Temperature Sensor reports high temperatures. In this invention for RFID Label Applicators in logistics management, both sensors contribute to real-time monitoring and alerting, guaranteeing proactive issue detection and operational continuity.
5. By providing data on the state of RFID Label Applicators in logistics management, the HMI Display improves user experience by acting as a localized interface for real-time information. It makes it possible for operators to effectively monitor alarms and system conditions.
, Claims:1. An IoT and cloud-enabled alerting system for RFID Label Applicators comprising ICAS_RLANode (10)-which is outfitted with an ATmega16 MCU Board (18), an ESP01 Wifi Board (11), a Temperature Sensor (15), a Proximity Sensor (14), an HMI Display (12), an RTC Module (17), a Buzzer (16), and a Power Supply (13)-smoothly integrates sensors, IoT, and cloud technology to detect high temperatures and print paper roll status, ensuring proactive maintenance and effective operational oversight.
2. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a Temperature Sensor continuously monitors the ambient temperature around the RFID Label Applicator, generating alerts upon detecting elevated temperatures.
3. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising a Proximity Sensor to monitor the printing paper roll status, issuing alerts when the roll is depleted, ensuring operational continuity.
4. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, incorporating an ESP01 WiFi Board to provide internet connectivity, facilitating the transmission of real-time alerts to a cloud-based platform for remote monitoring.
5. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein an HMI Display serves as a localized interface, providing operators with real-time information on system status, alerts, and other relevant data.
6. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, further including a Buzzer that provides auditory alerts upon receiving critical notifications, ensuring immediate operator awareness of potential issues.
7. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, with an RTC Module integrated for precise event timing, aiding in tracking and performance analysis within logistics management.
8. The alerting system as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a Power Supply ensures continuous operation of the monitoring and alerting system for RFID Label Applicators, maintaining system reliability in logistics environments.

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