Article monitoring tag device and article monitoring method

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides an article monitoring tag device and an article monitoring method. The device comprises: a control module, which is used for detecting and controlling the state of each module in the article monitoring tag device; an installation driving module, which is used for installing the article monitoring tag device on a target article to be monitored or dismounting the target article from the article monitoring tag device; a detection module, which is in communication connection with the control module and is used for detecting the installation state / disassembly state between the article monitoring tag device and the target article and feeding back to the control module; and a wireless positioning module, which is in communication connection with the control module and is used for detecting the management area type where the article monitoring tag device is located and feeding back to the control module; wherein the control module is further used for generating a dismounting alarm signal when the disassembly state between the article monitoring tag device and the target article is detected and the management area type is a monitoring area. In this way, automatic monitoring of the separation of the electronic tag from suspicious articles is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of monitoring technology, and in particular to an item monitoring tag device and an item monitoring method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of international economic cooperation and cultural exchange, the number of international passengers arriving at the airport has been increasing year by year. In order to prevent prohibited items from entering the country with luggage, the customs authorities have taken measures to inspect luggage. For example, the customs authorities generally use electronic detection equipment (such as X-ray machines) to inspect international arriving luggage one by one.

[0003] In related technologies, when items such as suspicious prohibited items are detected, passive electronic tags or traditional locks are used for marking, monitoring, and manual interception. However, passive electronic tags cannot achieve automatic monitoring to separate the electronic tag from the suspicious item, and traditional locks require manual sealing, which also cannot achieve automatic monitoring to separate the electronic tag from the suspicious item. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide an item monitoring tag device and an item monitoring method to solve or alleviate the problem in related technologies that automatic monitoring cannot be achieved by separating electronic tags from suspicious items.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, an item monitoring tag device is provided. The device includes: a control module for detecting and controlling the status of each module within the item monitoring tag device; an installation drive module for installing the item monitoring tag device onto a monitored target item or removing the target item from the item monitoring tag device; a detection module, communicatively connected to the control module, for detecting the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item, and feeding it back to the control module; and a wireless positioning module, communicatively connected to the control module, for detecting the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located and feeding it back to the control module; wherein, the control module is further configured to generate a removal alarm signal when a removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item is detected and the management area type is a monitoring area.

[0006] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN]

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the installation drive module includes: a packing strap groove, disposed on the top of the item monitoring tag device; a packing strap, disposed in the packing strap groove, for installing the item monitoring tag device onto the target item; and a locking cover, for engaging and locking with the item monitoring tag device under external force after the item monitoring tag device is installed onto the target item, so that the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in an installed state.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the detection module includes a micro switch, which is used to: enter a closed state when the item monitoring tag device is bundled with the target item by a packing strap, so that the item monitoring tag device is attached to the target item; and switch from the closed state to the open state after the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device; the control module is specifically used to acquire the open state and determine the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device and the target item based on the open state.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the detection module includes a reflective photoelectric switch, which is used to: output a first analog voltage to the control module when the item monitoring tag device is tied to the target item by a packing strap, so that the item monitoring tag device is in contact with the target item; and output a second analog voltage to the control module after the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, wherein the first analog voltage is greater than the second analog voltage.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is specifically used to: receive a second analog voltage from a reflective photoelectric switch; determine whether the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than or equal to a preset voltage threshold; and when the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than or equal to the preset voltage threshold, determine the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device and the target item.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the item monitoring tag device further includes an alarm module disposed inside the item monitoring tag device. The alarm module is communicatively connected to the control module and is used to perform an alarm enabling operation when a disassembly alarm signal is received from the control module. The alarm enabling operation is used to activate an audio-visual device or a vibration device installed on the item monitoring tag device.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the item monitoring tag device further includes: a power supply module disposed inside the item monitoring tag device, used to supply power to the installation drive module, control module, wireless positioning module, and detection module; and a passive electronic tag disposed inside the item monitoring tag device, used to detect the positioning information of the target item attached to the item monitoring tag device.

[0013] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN]

[0014] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, an item monitoring method is provided, the item monitoring method comprising: sending an installation control signal or a removal control signal, wherein the installation control signal is used to install an item monitoring tag device onto a monitored target item, and the removal control signal is used to remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device; acquiring the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item; acquiring the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located and feeding it back to a control module; and generating a removal alarm signal when a removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item is detected and the management area type is a monitoring area.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the item monitoring method further includes: when the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located is a non-monitored area, clearing the sealing status flag; generating an unsealing status signal indicating that the item monitoring tag device is separated from the target item, and uploading it to a terminal device with a communication connection, so that the terminal device can determine that the item monitoring tag device has been legally removed from the target item based on the unsealing status signal.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the method further includes: detecting the state of a micro switch in the unsealed state, wherein the unsealed state indicates that the item monitoring tag device is separated from the monitored target item; determining that the item monitoring tag device is attached to the target item when the micro switch is adjusted from an open state to a closed state; detecting a first analog voltage of a reflective photoelectric switch and the current position of the item monitoring tag device obtained by a wireless positioning module; and generating a sealing state signal when the current position indicates that the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located is a monitoring area, so as to monitor the act of installing the item monitoring tag device.

[0017] According to the item monitoring tag device and item monitoring method provided in the embodiments of this application, the item monitoring tag device is installed on the target item to be monitored by installing the driving module, or the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device. The control module reads and records the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item detected by the detection module, and the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located detected by the wireless positioning module. Then, when the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in a disassembled state and the management area type is a monitoring area, a disassembly alarm signal is generated for timely alarm, realizing the location tracking of suspicious luggage and automatic monitoring of the separation of electronic tags and suspicious items.

[0018] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to another embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to another embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0028] The specific implementation of the embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, the item monitoring tag device 10 includes: a control module 110, an installation drive module 120, a detection module 130, and a wireless positioning module 140. The control module 110 is used to detect and control the status of each module within the item monitoring tag device. The installation drive module 120 is used to install the item monitoring tag device onto the monitored target item or to remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device. The detection module 130, communicatively connected to the control module, is used to detect the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item and feed it back to the control module. The wireless positioning module 140, communicatively connected to the control module, is used to detect the management area where the item monitoring tag device is located.

[0031] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] type and feedback to the control module; wherein, the control module 110 is also used to generate a disassembly alarm signal when the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device and the target item is detected and the management area type is a monitoring area.

[0032] Specifically, the item monitoring tag device 10 is typically an electronic tag, and the target item is usually luggage. By attaching the item monitoring tag device 10 to the target item, the target item can be monitored in real time. The core chip of the control module 110 (i.e., the processor module) uses a Cortex M0+ low-power processor. The Cortex M0+ is a microprocessor specifically designed for low-power and low-cost applications. The Cortex M0+ chip has extremely low power consumption, can provide higher performance, and integrates a memory protection unit (MPU), a single-cycle I / O interface, and a micro-tracking cache (MTB), enhancing the processor's functionality and efficiency. It is suitable for various intelligent sensors and intelligent control systems such as electronic measurement, lighting equipment, power consumption, and automotive control devices.

[0033] The drive module 120, detection module 130, and wireless positioning module 140 are all communicatively connected to the control module 110. The core chip of the wireless positioning module 140 is the DW3000, a fully integrated single-chip ultra-wideband (UWB) low-power, low-cost transceiver chip with a unique UWB positioning ID for UWB wireless positioning. It also supports high data rates and provides accurate positioning, suitable for mobile, consumer, and industrial applications. In practical applications, the wireless positioning module 140 uses base station positioning and positioning platform management software to acquire positioning information and control the operating status of the item monitoring tag device 10.

[0034] In other words, this application installs the item monitoring tag device onto the monitored target item by installing the driver module, or removes the target item from the item monitoring tag device. The control module then reads and records the installation / removal status of the item monitoring tag device and the target item detected by the detection module, as well as the management area type detected by the wireless positioning module. When the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in a disassembled state and the management area type is a monitoring area, a disassembly alarm signal is generated for timely alarm, thus realizing the location tracking of suspicious luggage and automatic monitoring of the separation of the electronic tag from the suspicious item.

[0035] In some embodiments, the mounting drive module includes: a strapping groove disposed on top of the item monitoring tag device; and a strapping band disposed within the strapping groove for mounting the item monitoring tag device to the device.

[0036] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] Target item; locking cover, used to engage and lock with the item monitoring tag device under external force after the item monitoring tag device is installed on the target item, so that the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in an installed state.

[0037] The installation drive module 120 can be combined with an automatic packing device to automatically install the item monitoring tag device 10 on the monitored target item using packing straps. The target item is usually luggage carrying suspected prohibited items.

[0038] For example, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the packing strap slot of the installation drive module 120 is located on the top of the item monitoring label device 10, and the center of the packing strap slot is the tamper-evident keycap of the detection module. The packing strap is placed inside the packing strap slot. First, after the item monitoring label device 10 is removed from the material box by the automatic packing equipment, the locking mechanism of the item monitoring label device 10 is in the open state. Then, the packing strap connects the item monitoring label device 10 to the target object (located below the item monitoring label device 10). Figure 2 (Not marked in the text) Automatic bundling is performed, and the item monitoring tag device 10 can be installed on the target item.

[0040] Furthermore, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, after the packing strap installs the item monitoring tag device 10 onto the target item, the locking cover can be pushed by external force to engage and lock with the main structure of the item monitoring tag device 10, sealing the packing strap within the packing strap groove. The locking release mechanism is located at the bottom of the item monitoring tag device 10 (i.e., the surface where the item monitoring tag device 10 contacts the target object), and cannot be accessed after the item monitoring tag device 10 is bundled with the target item. To unlock, the item monitoring tag device 10 must first be separated from the target item. Thus, by installing a drive module, the item monitoring tag device is automatically installed onto the target item without manual sealing, effectively reducing the workload of management personnel and improving work efficiency.

[0042] In some embodiments, the detection module includes a micro switch, which is configured to: enter a closed state when the item monitoring tag device is strapped to the target item with packing tape, causing the item monitoring tag device to adhere to the target item; and switch from the closed state to the open state after the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device; the control module is specifically configured to acquire the open state and determine based on the open state.

[0043] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] The disassembly status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item.

[0044] For example, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an article monitoring tag device according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 4 As shown, the micro switch 1031 is communicatively connected to the control module 110. The micro switch 1031 is located on the top of the item monitoring tag device 10. It is a switch that uses very little force. Its working principle is as follows: external mechanical force acts on the actuating spring through the transmission element, causing the fixed contact and the moving contact at its end to quickly connect or disconnect. The micro switch has normally open contacts and normally closed contacts.

[0045] When the item monitoring tag device 10 is tied to the target item with a packing strap and the two are in close contact, the micro switch 131 is forced to close and enters the closed state; after the packing strap is cut, the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, and the micro switch 131 switches from the closed state to the open state, thus determining the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item.

[0046] In some embodiments, the detection module includes a reflective photoelectric switch, which is used to: output a first analog voltage to the control module when the item monitoring tag device is tied to the target item by a packing strap, so that the item monitoring tag device is in contact with the target item; and output a second analog voltage to the control module after the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, wherein the first analog voltage is greater than the second analog voltage.

[0047] Continue to refer to Figure 4 The reflective photoelectric switch 132 is communicatively connected to the control module 110 (specifically, to the ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) unit of the control module 110). Located at the bottom of the item monitoring tag device 10, the reflective photoelectric switch 132 can detect and count objects using light signals. It typically consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a reflective surface. The reflective photoelectric switch 132 integrates the transmitter and receiver into the same housing. It is self-emitting and self-receiving, and the intensity of the received light depends on the surface material of the target object and the distance to the reflective surface. The reflection is strongest when the tag is attached to the target object. Conversely, when the tag is separated from the target object, the reflection weakens or disappears.

[0048] When the item monitoring tag device 10 is tied to the target item with packing straps, and the two are in contact, the reflective photoelectric switch 132 outputs a first analog voltage to the control module 110, so that the control module 110 records the first analog voltage (V1) at this time; when the packing straps are cut, the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, and the reflective photoelectric switch 132 outputs the first analog voltage to the control module 110, so that...

[0049] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] The control module 110 records the second analog voltage (V2) at this time and determines the disassembly status between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item based on V2.

[0050] The bottom of the outer shell of the item monitoring tag device 10 has an opening with a diameter of 8mm and an embedded infrared light-transmitting sheet, which is closely fitted with the reflective photoelectric switch 132.

[0051] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the control module is specifically used to: receive a second analog voltage from a reflective photoelectric switch; determine whether the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than or equal to a preset voltage threshold; and when the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than or equal to the preset voltage threshold, determine the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device and the target item.

[0052] It is understandable that when the detection module 130 is a micro switch 131, the control module 110 can determine whether the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target object are in a disassembled / installed state based on the switching between the closed and open states of the micro switch. When the detection module 130 is a reflective photoelectric switch 132, the control module 110 needs to determine whether the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target object are in a disassembled / installed state based on the analog voltage output by the reflective photoelectric switch 132.

[0053] Specifically, when the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device 10, the voltage value of the analog voltage output by the reflective photoelectric switch 1032 will decrease. Therefore, the control module 110 can determine the removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item by acquiring the second analog voltage output by the reflective photoelectric switch 1032 and when the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than a preset voltage threshold.

[0054] Thus, this application achieves automatic monitoring of passengers' unauthorized removal of electronic tags through a dual anti-tamper detection mechanism of a micro switch at the top and a reflective broadcast switch at the bottom, so as to provide timely alarms and effective interception.

[0055] In some embodiments, the item monitoring tag device further includes an alarm module disposed inside the item monitoring tag device. The alarm module is communicatively connected to the control module and is used to perform an alarm enabling operation when a disassembly alarm signal is received from the control module. The alarm enabling operation is used to activate an audio-visual device or a vibration device installed on the item monitoring tag device.

[0056] Continue to refer to Figure 4 The alarm module 150 is communicatively connected to the control module 110. When the control module 110 detects a disassembly between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item, and the management area type is a monitoring area, it generates a disassembly alarm signal and sends it to the alarm module 150, causing the alarm module to activate.

[0057] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN]150 activates the sound and light device (such as a buzzer, LED indicator) or vibration device (such as a vibration motor) installed on the item monitoring tag to trigger an audible and visual alarm or vibration alarm, so that staff can promptly detect passengers' unauthorized removal of electronic tags.

[0058] In addition, when the control module 110 detects the disassembly status between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item, and the management area type is a monitoring area, it generates a disassembly alarm signal and uploads the disassembly alarm signal to the platform software used to monitor suspicious luggage via the wireless positioning module 140 for audible and visual alarm prompts.

[0059] In some embodiments, the item monitoring tag device further includes: a power supply module disposed inside the item monitoring tag device, used to supply power to the installation drive module, control module, wireless positioning module, and detection module; and a passive electronic tag disposed inside the item monitoring tag device, used to detect the positioning information of the target item attached to the item monitoring tag device.

[0060] Continue to refer to Figure 4The power supply module 160 can use a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with a capacity of 800mAh to provide power to the drive module, control module, wireless positioning module, detection module and other modules for various functions.

[0061] The passive electronic tag 170 can be a UHF (Ultra High Frequency) passive electronic tag with a unique ID number, and is installed inside the item monitoring tag device. The passive electronic tag 170 mainly consists of a chip, an antenna, and encapsulation materials. During operation, the reading / writing device sends radio frequency signals to the UHF passive electronic tag. After being received by the antenna, the UHF passive electronic tag extracts energy through its internal chip, activates, and returns data to the reading / writing device. This data is used to detect the location information of the target item attached to the item monitoring tag device 10.

[0062] It should be noted that the passive electronic tag 170 can be read by the UHF reader inside the gate. When suspicious baggage equipped with the item monitoring tag device 10 enters the gate (by using the UWB positioning function or the UHF reader inside the gate to locate and read the item monitoring tag device 10), the gate is shut down under the control of the service platform, thereby achieving the interception of suspicious baggage.

[0063] Thus, the item monitoring tag device of this application adopts a dual-mode positioning (UWB positioning + UHF tag information reading positioning) sensing method, which can ensure the positioning accuracy of the item monitoring tag device.

[0064] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 5 Place

[0065] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] shows that the method includes:

[0066] S51: Send an installation control signal or a removal control signal. The installation control signal is used to install the item monitoring tag device onto the monitored target item, and the removal control signal is used to remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device.

[0067] S52: Obtain the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item;

[0068] S53: Obtain the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located and feed it back to the control module;

[0069] S54: When the item monitoring tag device is detected to be disassembled from the target item and the management area type is a monitoring area, a disassembly alarm signal is generated.

[0070] Specifically, the installation drive module 120 can be combined with an automatic packaging device. When the installation drive module 120 and the automatic packaging device receive the installation control signal sent by the control module 110, they automatically install the item monitoring tag device 10 on the monitored target item using packing straps. Conversely, when they receive the disassembly control signal sent by the control module 110, they cut the packing straps and remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device.

[0071] Furthermore, the control module 110 acquires the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item detected by the detection module 130, and acquires the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located, detected by the wireless positioning module 140. Therefore, when a removal status is detected between the item monitoring tag device 10 and the target item, and the management area type is a monitoring area, a removal alarm signal is generated for timely alarm. This achieves location tracking of suspicious luggage and automatic monitoring of the separation of the electronic tag from the suspicious item, effectively reducing the workload of management personnel and improving monitoring efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments, the item monitoring method further includes: when the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located is a non-monitored area, clearing the sealing status flag; generating an unsealing status signal indicating that the item monitoring tag device is separated from the target item, and uploading it to a terminal device with a communication connection, so that the terminal device can determine that the item monitoring tag device has been legally removed from the target item based on the unsealing status signal.

[0073] For example, Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, the method includes:

[0074] S61: The item monitoring tag device continuously monitors the status of the detection module while the item is sealed;

[0075] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN]

[0076] S62: The control module determines whether the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in a disassembled state. If yes, proceed to S63; otherwise, proceed to S61. When the item monitoring tag device is disassembled in the monitoring area (i.e., the item monitoring tag device is separated from the target object), there are two anti-tamper detection mechanisms. First, when the item monitoring tag device is disassembled, the packing strap will detach from the anti-tamper keycap of the micro switch. The anti-tamper keycap bounces up under the action of internal rebound force, causing the micro switch to switch from the closed state to the open state. It can be determined that the item monitoring tag device has been illegally disassembled from the target item. Second, if the voltage value of the second analog voltage output by the reflective photoelectric switch is less than or equal to the preset voltage threshold, it can also be determined that the item monitoring tag device has been illegally disassembled from the target item.

[0077] S63: The control module obtains the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located through the wireless positioning module;

[0078] S64: The control module determines whether the managed area is a monitored area. If yes, proceed to S65; otherwise, proceed to S66.

[0079] S65: Generate a disassembly alarm signal and send it to the alarm module for audible and visual alarm or vibration alarm; or, generate a disassembly alarm signal and upload it to the platform software used to monitor suspicious luggage via the wireless positioning module for audible and visual alarm prompt.

[0080] S66: The control module clears the sealing status flag;

[0081] S67: Generate an unsealing status signal indicating that the item monitoring tag device has been separated from the target item, and upload it to the terminal device connected to the communication connection, so that the terminal device can determine that the item monitoring tag device has been legally removed from the target item based on the unsealing status signal.

[0082] Thus, this application enables location tracking, tamper-proof monitoring, and convenient unsealing of target items, effectively reducing the workload of management personnel and improving the efficiency of supervision.

[0083] In some embodiments, the item monitoring method further includes: detecting the state of a micro switch in an unsealed state, wherein the unsealed state indicates that the item monitoring tag device is separated from the monitored target item; determining that the item monitoring tag device is attached to the target item when the micro switch is adjusted from an open state to a closed state; detecting a first analog voltage of a reflective photoelectric switch and the current location of the item monitoring tag device acquired by a wireless positioning module; and indicating the management area where the item monitoring tag device is located at the current location.

[0084] When the domain type is a monitoring area, a sealing status signal is generated to monitor the behavior of the installed item monitoring tag device.

[0085] For example, Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating an article monitoring method according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0086] S71: The item monitoring tag device continuously monitors the status of the detection module when the item is unsealed;

[0087] S72: The control module determines whether the micro switch is in a closed state. If yes, it proceeds to S73; otherwise, it proceeds to S71. When the packing strap binds the item monitoring tag device and the target item luggage, the tamper-evident keycap of the micro switch is forced to close.

[0088] S73: The control module records the first analog voltage V1 output by the reflective photoelectric switch and the current location of the item monitoring tag device sent by the wireless positioning module;

[0089] S74: The control module determines whether the management area type indicated by the current location is a monitoring area. If yes, proceed to S75; otherwise, proceed to S71.

[0090] S75: Generate a sealing status signal and upload it to the terminal device connected to the communication connection so that the terminal device can monitor the behavior of the installed item monitoring tag device based on the sealing status signal.

[0091] Thus, this application enables automated sealing and location tracking of target items, effectively reducing the workload of management personnel and improving the efficiency of supervision.

[0092] In summary, according to the item monitoring tag device and item monitoring method provided in the embodiments of this application, the item monitoring tag device is installed on the target item to be monitored by the installation driver module, or the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device. The control module reads and records the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item detected by the detection module, and the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located detected by the wireless positioning module. Then, when the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in a disassembled state and the management area type is a monitoring area, a disassembly alarm signal is generated for timely alarm, realizing the location tracking of suspicious luggage and automatic monitoring of the separation of electronic tags and suspicious items.

[0093] The item monitoring method of this embodiment can be executed by any suitable electronic device with data processing capabilities, including but not limited to: servers, mobile terminals (such as mobile phones, PADs, etc.) and PCs.

[0094] It should be noted that, depending on the implementation requirements, the various components / steps described in the embodiments of this application may be modified.

[0095] [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] can be broken down into more components / steps, or two or more components / steps or parts of a component / step can be combined into a new component / step to achieve the purpose of the embodiments of this application.

[0096] The methods described in the embodiments of this application can be implemented in hardware, firmware, or as software or computer code that can be stored in a recording medium (such as a CD-ROM, RAM, floppy disk, hard disk, or magneto-optical disk), or as computer code downloaded over a network that is originally stored in a remote recording medium or a non-transitory machine-readable medium and will be stored in a local recording medium. Thus, the methods described herein can be processed by software stored on a recording medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware (such as an ASIC or FPGA). It is understood that the computer, processor, microprocessor controller, or programmable hardware includes storage components (e.g., RAM, ROM, flash memory, etc.) capable of storing or receiving software or computer code that, when accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, implements the article monitoring methods described herein. Furthermore, when a general-purpose computer accesses code used to implement the article monitoring methods shown herein, the execution of the code transforms the general-purpose computer into a dedicated computer for executing the article monitoring methods shown herein.

[0097] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and method steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0098] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the embodiments of this application. Therefore, all equivalent technical solutions also fall within the scope of the embodiments of this application, and the patent protection scope of the embodiments of this application should be defined by the claims. The systems, devices, or modules described in the above embodiments can be implemented by computer chips or physical entities, or by products with certain functions.

Claims

1. An item monitoring tag device, characterized in that, include: The control module is used to detect and control the status of each module within the item monitoring tag device; Install the driver module to install the item monitoring tag device onto the monitored target item, or to remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device; The detection module, which is communicatively connected to the control module, is used to detect the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item, and to feed it back to the control module. A wireless positioning module, which is communicatively connected to the control module, is used to detect the type of the management area where the item monitoring tag device is located and to feed it back to the control module. The control module is further configured to generate a disassembly alarm signal when it detects a disassembly between the item monitoring tag device and the target item and the management area type is a monitoring area.

2. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation driver module includes: A packing strap slot is provided on top of the item monitoring tag device; A packing strap, disposed within the packing strap groove, is used to install the item monitoring tag device onto the target item; The locking cover is used to engage and lock with the item monitoring tag device under external force after the item monitoring tag device is installed on the target item, so that the item monitoring tag device and the target item are in the installed state.

3. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection module includes a micro switch. The micro switch is used for: When the item monitoring tag device is tied to the target item by the packing strap, and the item monitoring tag device is attached to the target item, it enters a closed state. After the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, the device switches from the closed state to the open state. [HZTC-HXJKJD241014][HS2411246CCN] The control module is specifically used to acquire the disconnection state and determine the disassembly state between the item monitoring tag device and the target item based on the disconnection state.

4. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection module includes a reflective photoelectric switch. The reflective photoelectric switch is used for: When the item monitoring tag device is tied to the target item by the packing strap, so that the item monitoring tag device is in contact with the target item, a first analog voltage is output to the control module. After the target item is removed from the item monitoring tag device, a second analog voltage is output to the control module, wherein the first analog voltage is greater than the second analog voltage.

5. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control module is specifically used for: The second analog voltage is received from the reflective photoelectric switch; Determine whether the voltage value of the second analog voltage is less than or equal to a preset voltage threshold; When the voltage value of the second simulated voltage is less than or equal to the preset voltage threshold, the disassembly status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item is determined.

6. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The item monitoring tag device also includes an alarm module, which is installed inside the item monitoring tag device. The alarm module is communicatively connected to the control module and is used to perform an alarm enabling operation when it receives the disassembly alarm signal from the control module. The alarm enabling operation is used to activate the audio-visual device or vibration device installed on the item monitoring tag device.

7. The item monitoring tag device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The item monitoring tag device also includes: A power supply module is located inside the item monitoring tag device and is used to supply power to the installation drive module, the control module, the wireless positioning module, and the detection module. A passive electronic tag is installed inside the item monitoring tag device to detect the location information of the target item that is attached to the item monitoring tag device.

8. A method for monitoring items, characterized in that, include: Send an installation control signal or a removal control signal, wherein the installation control signal is used to install the item monitoring tag device onto the monitored target item, and the removal control signal is used to remove the target item from the item monitoring tag device; Obtain the installation / removal status between the item monitoring tag device and the target item; The type of the management area where the item monitoring tag device is located is obtained and fed back to the control module; When the item monitoring tag device is detected to be disassembled from the target item and the management area type is a monitoring area, a disassembly alarm signal is generated.

9. The item monitoring method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the current location indicates that the management area type of the item monitoring tag device is a non-monitored area, the sealing status flag is cleared; An unsealing status signal indicating that the item monitoring tag device has been separated from the target item is generated and uploaded to a terminal device with a communication connection, so that the terminal device can determine that the item monitoring tag device has been legally removed from the target item based on the unsealing status signal.

10. The article monitoring method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: The status of the micro switch in the unsealed state is detected, wherein the unsealed state indicates that the item monitoring tag device is separated from the monitored target item; When the micro switch is adjusted from the open state to the closed state, it is determined that the item monitoring tag device is in contact with the target item; The first analog voltage of the reflective photoelectric switch is detected, and the current position of the item monitoring tag device is obtained by the wireless positioning module; When the current location indicates that the management area type where the item monitoring tag device is located is a monitoring area, a sealing status signal is generated to monitor the installation of the item monitoring tag device.

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