WO2004073329A2 - Device for submitting wireless requests for materials and staff with automatic status display - Google Patents

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WO2004073329A2
WO2004073329A2 PCT/EP2004/000764 EP2004000764W WO2004073329A2 WO 2004073329 A2 WO2004073329 A2 WO 2004073329A2 EP 2004000764 W EP2004000764 W EP 2004000764W WO 2004073329 A2 WO2004073329 A2 WO 2004073329A2
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  • Patent description Device for wireless material and personnel requirements
  • the invention relates to a device with a dialog-capable call unit that can be used for the situation-dependent request of materials or people with the possibility of status feedback.
  • the device works on a battery-powered radio basis, preferably with the connection options to a LAN network and additional devices such as Provide input devices, barcode scanners, additional displays and / or printers. It is equipped with a worldwide approved radio card and preferably has an optical and / or acoustic signal transmitter.
  • a preferred area of application is the assembly line area. Due to the circumstances, only one product can be manufactured here. In automotive assembly, for example, the extensive variety and in some cases the large-format parts required to manufacture one type prevent the production of several vehicle types at the same time, which is increasingly desired for economic reasons.
  • the device ensures the desired parallel production through the user-specific, active intervention in the control of the logistics.
  • Call systems currently in use are based on unidirectional systems, are mainly wired or, in the case of radio technology-oriented devices, are based on old technology with the right to extensive additional equipment.
  • the wired systems require cost-intensive, material as well as personnel installation work and are also only suitable for stationary use.
  • the known radio-based call systems use non-standardized radio technology and are therefore dependent on specially adapted equipment, which in turn increases the installation effort and considerably reduces the area of application.
  • the devices only work in simplex mode. It was therefore the task of the inventor to develop a device which does not have the abovementioned restrictions, reduces the acquisition costs, minimizes the follow-up costs, optimizes the functionality and extends the area of use of the devices.
  • any wiring can advantageously be dispensed with.
  • the system costs are reduced while increasing flexibility. Due to its design, mobile use of the device is just as possible as stationary installation. An external power supply is of course also possible.
  • the bidirectional design of the device according to the invention advantageously ensures that the work process runs smoothly by immediately confirming the request. If necessary, a message can be sent in addition to the requirements.
  • a particular advantage of the device is the possibility of connecting input devices that trigger the request electronically, mechanically, optically or acoustically and can possibly also transmit further data. For example, by using a barcode scanner with a simple push of a button, a precisely defined article can be requested from many.
  • the feedback of the messages can advantageously be supported by externally connectable signal devices. This ensures secure communication even in unfavorable operating environments.
  • the device can use standardized and globally approved radio cards that are open to all applicable radio standards. can be integrated into existing wireless LAN environments. An existing infrastructure is therefore only expanded and does not have to be rebuilt. If a WiFi environment is created for the device, this can in turn be used advantageously by the existing equipment. Subsequent expansions of the system are possible without prior planning and also expand the flexibility of the system. A malfunction of the device is advantageously largely prevented by an autonomous function.
  • the device is designed in such a way that it constantly monitors its functionality and reports it if necessary. This monitoring includes checking the battery status as well as establishing a correct radio connection.
  • the hardware layout specially designed for the lowest power consumption in connection with a highly efficient control logic, also ensures a maximum of operating time with pure battery operation.
  • Fig. I The device in its basic design. 1. Call button, 2. Display, 3. Signal lamp, 4. Mounting bracket 5. Connection socket for external devices
  • Fig. 2 The block diagram

Abstract

The invention relates to a device comprising an interactive call unit, which can be used for submitting situation-dependent requests for materials or staff with the option of status display. The device is battery-powered and wireless, and is preferably provided with the connection options for a LAN network and for peripheral devices, such as input devices, barcode scanners, additional displays and/or printers. It is provided with a globally approved wireless card and preferably has an optical and/or acoustic signal transmitter. A preferred field of application includes assembly line production. Due to the prevailing conditions, normally only one product can be produced. In motor vehicle assembly, for example, the extensive variety and in part the large-sized parts that are required for producing a certain model prevent a production of several vehicle models at the same time, which is in increasing demand for economic reasons. The device allows for the user-dependent active intervention in the control of logistics, thereby allowing for parallel production.

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Patentbeschreibung Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit Patent description Device for wireless material and personnel requirements
Statusrückmeldung.Status feedback.
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gerät mit einer dialogfähigen Rufeinheit, das zur situationsbedingten Anforderung von Materialien oder Personen mit der Möglichkeit der Statusrückmeldung eingesetzt werden kann. Das Gerät arbeitet batteriebetrieben auf Funkbasis, ist vorzugsweise mit den Anschlussmöglichkeiten an ein LAN - Netzwerk und von Zusatzgeräten wie z.B. Eingabegeräte, Barcode-Scanner, Zusatzdisplays und/oder Drucker versehen. Es ist mit einer weltweit zugelassenen Funkkarte ausgestattet und besitzt vorzugsweise einen optischen und/oder akustischen Signalgeber.The invention relates to a device with a dialog-capable call unit that can be used for the situation-dependent request of materials or people with the possibility of status feedback. The device works on a battery-powered radio basis, preferably with the connection options to a LAN network and additional devices such as Provide input devices, barcode scanners, additional displays and / or printers. It is equipped with a worldwide approved radio card and preferably has an optical and / or acoustic signal transmitter.
Ein bevorzugtes Einsatzgebiet ist unter anderem der Fließbandbereich. Hier kann aufgrund der Gegebenheiten im Normfall nur ein Produkt gefertigt werden. In der KFZ - Montage zum Beispiel verhindern die umfangreiche Vielfalt und zum Teil die großformatigen Teile, die zur Fertigung eines Typs benötigt werden, eine Herstellung von mehreren Fahrzeugtypen zur gleichen Zeit, was aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen vermehrt gewünscht wird. Das Gerät sichert durch den anwenderbedingten, aktiven Eingriff in die Steuerung der Logistik die gewünschte Parallelproduktion.A preferred area of application is the assembly line area. Due to the circumstances, only one product can be manufactured here. In automotive assembly, for example, the extensive variety and in some cases the large-format parts required to manufacture one type prevent the production of several vehicle types at the same time, which is increasingly desired for economic reasons. The device ensures the desired parallel production through the user-specific, active intervention in the control of the logistics.
Derzeit eingesetzte Rufsysteme basieren auf unidirektionalen Systemen, sind hauptsächlich drahtgebunden oder im Falle der funktechnisch orientierten Geräte auf alter Technik mit Anspruch auf umfangreiches zusätzliches Equipment aufgebaut. Die drahtgebunden Systeme erfordern zusätzlich zum eigentlichen Rufsystem eine kostenintensive, materielle wie auch personelle Installationsarbeit und sind zudem nur stationär einsetzbar. Die bekannten funkbasierenden Rufsysteme verwenden eine nicht standardisierte Funktechnik und sind somit auf jeweils speziell angepasstes Equipment angewiesen, das wiederum den Aufwand der Installation erhöht und den Einsatzbereich erheblich reduziert. Zudem arbeiten die Geräte nur im Simplexbetrieb. Erfinderaufgabe war es daher, ein Gerät zu entwickeln, das die vorgenannten Einschränkungen nicht aufweist, die Anschaffungskosten reduziert, die Folgekosten minimiert, die Funktionalität optimiert und den Einsatzbereich der Geräte erweitert.Call systems currently in use are based on unidirectional systems, are mainly wired or, in the case of radio technology-oriented devices, are based on old technology with the right to extensive additional equipment. In addition to the actual call system, the wired systems require cost-intensive, material as well as personnel installation work and are also only suitable for stationary use. The known radio-based call systems use non-standardized radio technology and are therefore dependent on specially adapted equipment, which in turn increases the installation effort and considerably reduces the area of application. In addition, the devices only work in simplex mode. It was therefore the task of the inventor to develop a device which does not have the abovementioned restrictions, reduces the acquisition costs, minimizes the follow-up costs, optimizes the functionality and extends the area of use of the devices.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch das Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit Statusrückmeldung gelöst.This task is solved by the device for wireless material and personnel request with status feedback.
Durch Nutzung der Funktechnik und dem Batteriebetrieb kann vorteilhaft auf jedwede Verkabelung verzichtet werden. Die Systemkosten reduzieren sich bei gleichzeitiger Steigerung der Flexibilität. Der mobile Einsatz des Gerätes ist aufgrund seiner Auslegung genauso möglich wie eine stationäre Montage. Eine externe Stromversorgung ist selbstverständlich ebenfalls möglich.By using the radio technology and the battery operation, any wiring can advantageously be dispensed with. The system costs are reduced while increasing flexibility. Due to its design, mobile use of the device is just as possible as stationary installation. An external power supply is of course also possible.
Vorteilhaft wird mittels der erfindungsgemäßen, bidirektionalen Auslegung des Gerätes durch sofortige Bestätigung der Anforderung ein reibungsloser Ablauf des Arbeitsprozesses sichergestellt. Bei Bedarf kann zusätzlich zu den Anforderungen eine Nachricht übermittelt werden.The bidirectional design of the device according to the invention advantageously ensures that the work process runs smoothly by immediately confirming the request. If necessary, a message can be sent in addition to the requirements.
Ein besonderer Vorteil des Gerätes ist die Möglichkeit der Anbindung von Eingabegeräten, die elektronisch, mechanisch, optisch oder akustisch die Anforderung auslösen und ggf. weitere Daten mit übermitteln können. So kann z.B. durch Einsatz eines Barcode-Scanners mittels einfachem Tastendruck ein genau definierter Artikel aus vielen angefordert werden. Die Rückmeldung der Nachrichten kann vorteilhaft durch extern anschließbare Signalgeräte unterstützt werden. Auch in ungünstigen Betriebsumgebungen ist somit eine sichere Kommunikation gewährleistet.A particular advantage of the device is the possibility of connecting input devices that trigger the request electronically, mechanically, optically or acoustically and can possibly also transmit further data. For example, by using a barcode scanner with a simple push of a button, a precisely defined article can be requested from many. The feedback of the messages can advantageously be supported by externally connectable signal devices. This ensures secure communication even in unfavorable operating environments.
Die Möglichkeit, Zusatzdisplays oder Drucker anzuschließen erhöht zudem die Bandbreite des Einsatzgebietes in enormem Maße. Als herausragendes Merkmal kann das Gerät durch Einsatz von standardisierten und weltweit zugelassenen Funkkarten, die offen für alle anliegenden Funkstandards sind, in bestehende Wireless LAN Umgebungen integriert werden. Eine bestehende Infrastruktur wird somit lediglich erweitert und muss nicht neu aufgebaut werden. Wird eine W-Lan-Umgebung für das Gerät erstellt, kann diese wiederum vom bestehenden Equipment vorteilhaft mitbenutzt werden. Nachträgliche Erweiterungen des Systems sind ohne vorherige Einplanung möglich und erweitern auch hiermit die Flexibilität des Systems. Eine Fehlfunktion des Gerätes wird vorteilhaft weitestgehend durch eine autarke Funktion ausgeschlossen. Das Gerät ist so konzipiert, dass es seine Funktionstüchtigkeit ständig selbst überwacht und ggf. meldet. Zu dieser Überwachung gehört die Überprüfung des Batteriestatus ebenso wie die Feststellung einer korrekten Funkverbindung. Das speziell auf geringstem Stromverbrauch ausgelegte Hardwarelayout in Verbindung mit einer hocheffizienten Steuerungslogik sichert zudem ein Maximum an Betriebszeit bei reinem Batteriebetrieb.The option of connecting additional displays or printers also increases the range of applications enormously. As an outstanding feature, the device can use standardized and globally approved radio cards that are open to all applicable radio standards. can be integrated into existing wireless LAN environments. An existing infrastructure is therefore only expanded and does not have to be rebuilt. If a WiFi environment is created for the device, this can in turn be used advantageously by the existing equipment. Subsequent expansions of the system are possible without prior planning and also expand the flexibility of the system. A malfunction of the device is advantageously largely prevented by an autonomous function. The device is designed in such a way that it constantly monitors its functionality and reports it if necessary. This monitoring includes checking the battery status as well as establishing a correct radio connection. The hardware layout, specially designed for the lowest power consumption in connection with a highly efficient control logic, also ensures a maximum of operating time with pure battery operation.
Die mechanische wie auch elektronische Geräteauslegung erlaubt vorteilhaft auch den Einsatz in industrieller Umgebung. Ein mögliches Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Gerätes ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt.The mechanical as well as electronic device design advantageously also allows use in an industrial environment. A possible embodiment of the device according to the invention is shown in the drawings.
Es zeigen:Show it:
Fig. I: Das Gerät in seiner grundsätzlichen Auslegung. 1. Ruftaste, 2. Display, 3. Signallampe, 4. BefestigungsTTragebügel 5. Anschlussbuchse für externe GeräteFig. I: The device in its basic design. 1. Call button, 2. Display, 3. Signal lamp, 4. Mounting bracket 5. Connection socket for external devices
Fig. 2: Das BlockschaltbildFig. 2: The block diagram
1. Display (20 x 4 Characters), 2. Button, 3. Signallampe, 4. Barcode- Scanner, 5. WLAN Radio-Module, 6. CPU, 7. Serial Port, 8. Administrations Port, 9. RAM (Working Area), 10. FLASH ( Firmware), 11. EEPROM (Configuration Parameters), 12. ALARM CLOCK, 13. LONG LIFE Battery Pack. 1. Display (20 x 4 characters), 2. Button, 3. Signal lamp, 4. Barcode scanner, 5. WLAN radio modules, 6. CPU, 7. Serial port, 8. Administration port, 9. RAM (Working Area), 10.FLASH (firmware), 11.EEPROM (Configuration Parameters), 12.ALARM CLOCK, 13.LONG LIFE Battery Pack.

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PatentansprücheGerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mitStatusrückmeldung. Device for wireless material and personnel requests with status feedback.
1. Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit1. Device for wireless material and personnel requirements
Statusrückmeldung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät an bestehendes Equipment angeschlossen werden kann, indem es vorzugsweise mit den Anschlussmöglichkeiten an ein LAN - Netzwerk und von Zusatzgeräten wie z.B. Eingabegeräte, Barcöde-Scanner, Zusatzdisplays und/oder Drucker versehen ist.Status feedback characterized in that the device can be connected to existing equipment, preferably by connecting it to a LAN network and additional devices such as e.g. Input devices, barcode scanner, additional displays and / or printer is provided.
2. Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit Statusrückmeldung nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät mit einer dialogfähigen Rufeinheit ausgestattet ist.2. Device for wireless material and personnel request with status feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that the device is equipped with a dialog-capable call unit.
3. Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit Statusrückmeldung nach Anspruch 1 und 2 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät mit einer weltweit zugelassenen Funkkarte ausgestattet ist.3. Device for wireless material and personnel request with status feedback according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the device is equipped with a worldwide approved radio card.
4. Gerät zur drahtlosen Material- und Personalanforderung mit Statusrückmeldung nach Anspruch 1 bis 3 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gerät zur sofortigen Bestätigung der Anforderung bidirektional ausgelegt ist. 4. Device for wireless material and personnel request with status feedback according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the device is designed bidirectionally for immediate confirmation of the request.
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