Article shelf life reminding device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of article management, in particular to an article shelf life reminding device. The device comprises an input module, an information acquisition module, a control processing module, a reminding module, a data entry management module and a subsequent processing module. The input module is used for receiving basic information of an article to be monitored and supporting bar code scanning, voice input, image recognition and manual input modes; the information acquisition module acquires production date and validity period information related to the article; the control processing module generates a validity period management plan according to the article information and triggers a reminding signal in combination with the remaining expiration date; the reminding module can be used for reminding through modes such as terminal screen display, voice broadcasting, mobile application pushing or cloud applets; the device is suitable for families, supermarkets, warehousing and other scenes, and can realize intelligent management and timely reminding of the shelf life of articles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a reminder device, in particular to an item shelf life reminder device. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the increasing frequency of material circulation, the variety and quantity of daily necessities such as food, medicine, and cosmetics stored in homes, supermarkets, storage centers, and supply chain systems are vast. Most of these items have clear production dates and expiration dates. How to effectively manage the shelf life of these items and prevent them from expiration, spoilage, or waste has become a critical issue that needs to be addressed in modern material management.

[0003] Existing shelf life management methods primarily rely on manual record-keeping, paper labels, or spreadsheets. This is not only inefficient and prone to errors, but also difficult to implement intelligent, automated monitoring for large quantities of items. Furthermore, when faced with products from multiple sources, types, and expiration dates, users often struggle to promptly identify when an item is nearing its expiration date or has expired, leading to improper use, health risks, and financial losses.

[0004] While some advanced devices incorporate basic information collection methods like RFID and barcode recognition, they still have numerous limitations in terms of reminder methods, information linkage, environmental adaptability, and user feedback logging, hindering the implementation of refined reminders and management for the entire lifecycle of items. Furthermore, there is currently a lack of an integrated shelf life reminder device that can be widely applied in home, commercial, and supply chain scenarios and supports multiple input methods, multiple reminder methods, cloud data linkage, and environmental compensation.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an item shelf life reminder device with a reasonable structure, complete functions, timely reminders, and strong adaptability. It can automatically collect information, intelligently generate reminder strategies, and dynamically adjust management plans based on user feedback and storage environment, thereby improving item utilization efficiency, reducing resource waste, and ensuring safe use. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an item shelf life reminder device, which can effectively solve the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0007] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions: a device for reminding the shelf life of an item, comprising: Input module, information collection module, control processing module, reminder module, data entry management module and subsequent processing module; The input module is used to receive basic information of the items to be monitored, including a barcode scanning submodule, a voice input submodule, an image recognition submodule and a manual input submodule, which are used to enter the item information by scanning a barcode or a QR code, voice recognition, image recognition or manually; The information collection module is used to obtain the production date and expiration date information related to the item; The control processing module is used to generate an expiration date management plan based on the item information and trigger a reminder signal in combination with the remaining shelf life; The reminder module is used to send reminders to users when the item is approaching or exceeding the shelf life by displaying on the terminal device screen, voice broadcasting, mobile application push or cloud mini-program reminder; The data entry management module is used to support regular and non-routine one-key input, periodic reminder entry, information update and data synchronization with the cloud system; The subsequent processing module is used to update the usage or disposal status of the item according to the user's feedback on the reminder information, and record the user's operation behavior to optimize the subsequent reminder strategy.

[0008] As an optimal technical solution, the reminder module includes a mobile application push unit, a mini-program push unit, a screen display unit and a voice broadcast unit, which are used to provide reminder information through mobile APP, WeChat mini-program, terminal screen and speaker respectively.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes an environmental monitoring module for collecting parameters such as temperature and humidity of the storage environment of the items, and providing the environmental parameters to the control processing module for correcting the shelf life calculation.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, this device is suitable for home, supermarket, warehouse and supply chain scenarios; The input module can be linked with the supermarket product management system to automatically enter the product shelf life information. The reminder module can be linked with smart speakers, smart refrigerators and other home devices to realize intelligent reminders, and support the sharing and updating of shelf life information between multiple nodes.

[0011] A method for reminding an item of its shelf life according to the present invention comprises the following steps: Step S1: an information input step, in which basic information of the item to be monitored is input through the input module of the device in a variety of ways (including manual input, barcode scanning, image recognition or voice input); Step S2: Shelf life generation step, generating the initial shelf life of the item based on the basic information and storing relevant information; Step S3: Monitoring and calculation step, the device regularly checks the status of the item and calculates the remaining shelf life; Step S4: a reminder step, when the remaining shelf life of the item is lower than a preset threshold, a shelf life reminder is issued to the user via a mobile application, WeChat applet, terminal screen display, or voice broadcast; Step S5: User operation step, the user confirms the reminder, extends the shelf life, deletes the item, or updates item information; Step S6: a subsequent processing step, updating the item information and adjusting the subsequent reminder strategy according to the user operation result.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, in step S1, the item information is automatically entered by scanning the barcode or QR code of the item; In step S1, the user inputs item information by voice, and the device obtains the information by voice recognition technology; In step S1, the device photographs the object or its label and extracts object information from the image using image recognition technology; In step S1, the user manually enters the item information through the touch screen or keyboard of the device.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the item information is updated synchronously with the cloud server for simultaneous use by multiple terminals and remote management.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, in step S4, a shelf life reminder notification is sent to the user via a mobile application or WeChat applet; In step S4, shelf life reminder information is provided to the user through the device's screen display and voice broadcast.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, in step S5, the result of the user's processing of the reminder information is recorded, and the result is used to adjust the subsequent reminder strategy in step S6; The item information involved in step S2 and step S6 is synchronized with the cloud server to achieve remote data management.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, This method is applied in home scenarios, where the shelf life information of items is automatically updated or obtained through home smart devices (such as smart speakers and smart refrigerators). Alternatively, this method is applied in supermarket scenarios, where the shelf life information of items is automatically entered when the items are put into storage or on shelves, and synchronized with the supermarket management system. Alternatively, The method is applied to a warehouse management scenario, where in step S3, environmental data such as the temperature and humidity of the warehouse are collected and analyzed to dynamically adjust the calculation of the shelf life of items; alternatively, the method is applied to a supply chain management scenario, where the shelf life information is shared and updated among different supply chain nodes, and multi-link collaborative reminders are implemented through the supply chain management system.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the shelf life reminder device provided by the present invention realizes intelligent management and active reminder of the shelf life of various items by integrating an input module, an information collection module, a control processing module, a reminder module, a data entry management module and a subsequent processing module. It can support multiple information entry methods such as code scanning, voice, image recognition and manual, meeting the entry needs of different user scenarios. The system of the present invention also has additional functions: reminders for timely medication and regular healthy food consumption (for example, regular consumption of health-promoting foods); The control and processing module can automatically calculate and dynamically adjust the shelf life of items, and combine with the reminder module to realize multi-channel near-expiry and expiration reminders, including local screen display, voice broadcast, APP push and mini-program linkage, effectively improving the timeliness and accessibility of reminders; at the same time, the device also introduces a cloud communication mechanism to realize data synchronization and multi-device sharing, further improving management efficiency; the subsequent processing module can record and analyze user feedback behavior, continuously optimize the reminder strategy, and avoid repeated reminders and information interference; in addition, the system can also integrate an environmental monitoring module to dynamically correct the shelf life according to the temperature and humidity conditions of the item storage environment, thereby improving the scientificity and accuracy of the reminder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a system flow chart of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in the disclosed methods or processes, except mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any manner.

[0021] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings), unless otherwise stated, may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features. In other words, unless otherwise stated, each feature is only an example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0022] like Figure 1As shown, the present invention proposes an item expiration date reminder device, designed to achieve comprehensive and refined management of item expiration dates through multiple information entry methods, intelligent processing mechanisms, and multi-channel reminders. The device comprises an input module, an information acquisition module, a control and processing module, a reminder module, a data entry and management module, and a subsequent processing module. In some embodiments, it further includes an environmental monitoring module to enhance the scientific nature of expiration date predictions.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the input module includes a barcode scanning submodule, a voice input submodule, an image recognition submodule and a manual input submodule, which are respectively used to realize diversified entry of item information. Specifically, when a user needs to manage a certain food or medicine, he can scan the barcode or QR code on its outer packaging, and the barcode scanning submodule will automatically extract the name, production date, shelf life and other field information of the item. If the user cannot obtain a standardized barcode, he can also use voice input, for example, say "milk, production date August 10, 2023, valid for 30 days", and the system will automatically parse and enter the data in a structured manner using voice recognition technology. In addition, the image recognition submodule can cooperate with the device camera to identify the text content contained in the product label or outer packaging image and extract key fields from it; for situations where automatic recognition is inconvenient, the user can also manually input through the device touch screen or keyboard.

[0024] The information collection module works in conjunction with the input module to centrally organize and extract basic information related to items, particularly key data such as production date and expiration date. Upon receiving this information, the control processing module automatically calculates the item's remaining shelf life and generates an expiration management plan based on the current time. The system has preset reminder thresholds; for example, an item with seven days remaining is considered "near expiration," and reminders are issued at different levels: three days in advance, one day in advance, and the day of the expiration date.

[0025] The reminder module, the device's core output unit, is designed to support multiple reminder methods, including on-screen notifications on terminal devices, voice announcements, push notifications from mobile applications (e.g., apps), and cloud-based mini-programs (e.g., WeChat mini-programs). For example, when an item is about to expire, the system can display "Item X will expire in three days" on the local screen, simultaneously push a reminder message to a smartphone, send a WeChat notification via a linked mini-program, or issue a voice prompt from the device's integrated speaker, "Please note, item A is about to expire. Please address it as soon as possible." These reminder methods can be set individually or activated in conjunction to ensure users are notified immediately.

[0026] The data entry management module is used for the unified storage, maintenance, and updating of entered information. It supports standard one-click entry (for example, the system provides quick entry options such as "3 months, 6 months, and 12 months"), user-defined input strategies, and periodic entry reminders. By communicating with cloud servers, the module also supports multi-terminal data synchronization, enabling the sharing of item information among family members in home scenarios and coordinating data scheduling with backend management systems in commercial scenarios.

[0027] The function of the subsequent processing module is reflected in the information feedback after the user responds. For example, after the user clicks on the APP reminder and selects options such as "processed", "used", and "discarded", the system will update the status of the item based on the user's behavior and record the feedback for subsequent system optimization. In addition, the system can also automatically learn behavioral patterns based on user processing patterns. For example, if some users often ignore a certain type of expiring items, the system will increase the frequency of such reminders or change the reminder method in the next cycle.

[0028] In another embodiment, the device also integrates an environmental monitoring module that collects temperature and humidity parameters from the storage environment and, in conjunction with the control and processing module's algorithms, calculates and adjusts the shelf life. For example, certain fresh produce items can have their shelf life extended in a refrigerated environment, while the stability of certain pharmaceuticals declines more rapidly in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. The system can dynamically adjust the reminder timing accordingly, improving the scientific nature and accuracy of the reminder.

[0029] The device is suitable for a variety of scenarios. In home applications, the system can be connected to terminals such as smart refrigerators and smart speakers to enable joint management of food items and notifications for family members. In supermarkets, the input module can be connected to the product management system to automatically enter production dates and expiration dates when goods are put on the shelves, reducing the workload of manual data entry. In storage centers, the system can achieve centralized management of bulk commodities through batch data entry and coordinated with environmental monitoring, and automatically differentiate reminder strategies for different categories of items. In supply chain management scenarios, the system can share and update shelf life information between nodes, forming a closed information loop from production to consumption, and improving the controllability and traceability of items throughout the supply chain.

[0030] In summary, the present invention realizes the closed-loop quality control period management process from information collection, intelligent analysis, precise reminders to user feedback and continuous optimization through systematic module design and multi-channel interaction means. It not only improves operational efficiency and safety, but also has good scalability and adaptability. It is suitable for practical applications of multiple types of users and multiple scenarios, and has significant practical value and promotion prospects.

[0031] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that are not conceived through creative work should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A device for reminding the shelf life of an item, characterized in that: include: Input module, information collection module, control processing module, reminder module, data entry management module and subsequent processing module; The input module is used to receive basic information of the items to be monitored, including a barcode scanning submodule, a voice input submodule, an image recognition submodule and a manual input submodule, which are used to enter the item information by scanning a barcode or a QR code, voice recognition, image recognition or manually; The information collection module is used to obtain the production date and expiration date information related to the item; The control processing module is used to generate an expiration date management plan based on the item information and trigger a reminder signal in combination with the remaining shelf life; The reminder module is used to send reminders to users when the item is approaching or exceeding the shelf life by displaying on the terminal device screen, voice broadcasting, mobile application push or cloud mini-program reminder; The data entry management module is used to support regular and non-routine one-key input, periodic reminder entry, information update and data synchronization with the cloud system; The subsequent processing module is used to update the usage or disposal status of the item according to the user's feedback on the reminder information, and record the user's operation behavior to optimize the subsequent reminder strategy.

2. The item shelf life reminder device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reminder module includes a mobile application push unit, a mini-program push unit, a screen display unit and a voice broadcast unit, which are used to provide reminder information through mobile APP, WeChat mini-program, terminal screen and speaker respectively.

3. The article shelf life reminder device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an environmental monitoring module for collecting parameters such as temperature and humidity of the storage environment of the items, and providing the environmental parameters to the control processing module for correcting the shelf life calculation.

4. The article expiration date reminder device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device is suitable for home, supermarket, warehouse and supply chain scenarios; The input module can be linked with the supermarket product management system to automatically enter the product shelf life information. The reminder module can be linked with smart speakers, smart refrigerators and other home devices to realize intelligent reminders, and support the sharing and updating of shelf life information between multiple nodes.

5. A method for reminding the shelf life of an item, characterized in that: The steps include: Step S1: an information input step, in which basic information of the item to be monitored is input through the input module of the device in a variety of ways (including manual input, barcode scanning, image recognition or voice input); Step S2: Shelf life generation step, generating the initial shelf life of the item based on the basic information and storing relevant information; Step S3: Monitoring and calculation step, the device regularly checks the status of the item and calculates the remaining shelf life; Step S4: a reminder step, when the remaining shelf life of the item is lower than a preset threshold, a shelf life reminder is issued to the user via a mobile application, WeChat applet, terminal screen display, or voice broadcast; Step S5: User operation step, the user confirms the reminder, extends the shelf life, deletes the item, or updates item information; Step S6: a subsequent processing step, updating the item information and adjusting the subsequent reminder strategy according to the user operation result.

6. The article expiration date reminder device according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step S1, the item information is automatically entered by scanning the barcode or QR code of the item; In step S1, the user inputs item information by voice, and the device obtains the information by voice recognition technology; In step S1, the device photographs the object or its label and extracts object information from the image using image recognition technology; In step S1, the user manually enters the item information through the touch screen or keyboard of the device.

7. The article expiration date reminder device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The item information is updated synchronously with the cloud server for multi-terminal synchronous use and remote management.

8. The article shelf life reminder device according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step S4, a shelf life reminder notification is sent to the user via a mobile application or WeChat applet; In step S4, shelf life reminder information is provided to the user through the device's screen display and voice broadcast.

9. The article expiration date reminder device according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step S5, the result of the user's processing of the reminder information is recorded, and the result is used to adjust the subsequent reminder strategy in step S6; The item information involved in step S2 and step S6 is synchronized with the cloud server to achieve remote data management.

10. The article shelf life reminder device according to claim 5, characterized in that: This method is applied in home scenarios, where the shelf life information of items is automatically updated or obtained through home smart devices (such as smart speakers and smart refrigerators). Alternatively, this method is applied in supermarket scenarios, where the shelf life information of items is automatically entered when the items are put into storage or on shelves, and synchronized with the supermarket management system. Alternatively, The method is applied to a warehouse management scenario, where in step S3, environmental data such as the temperature and humidity of the warehouse are collected and analyzed to dynamically adjust the calculation of the shelf life of items; alternatively, the method is applied to a supply chain management scenario, where the shelf life information is shared and updated among different supply chain nodes, and multi-link collaborative reminders are implemented through the supply chain management system.

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