DEVELOPMENT OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLED DIGITAL LABELING SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a digital labeling system used in areas such as retail, logistics, restaurant and warehouse management, which enables digital label devices (10) to be updated remotely via a central server (20) wirelessly.

Description

1 TARIFF DEVELOPMENT OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLED DIGITAL LABELING SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention is a digital tool used in fields such as retail, logistics, restaurant and warehouse management. It is related to the labeling system. The invention is particularly relevant to energy-efficient wireless communication technologies (LoRa and 10). BLE) has a centrally managed system that allows for the wireless transmission of digital tags to a central location. a digital system that enables remote updating via a server It is related to the labeling system. State of the Art 15 Digital labeling systems provide product information, especially in the retail and logistics sectors. widely used for the purpose of visually presenting price and stock status It is used. 20 Current systems generally rely on short-range wireless technologies. and it lacks a central control mechanism for updating the labels. This This situation leads to the following fundamental problems: - Manual Intervention Required: Many digital labeling systems on the market require manual intervention every 25 seconds. This process requires the label to be physically updated by staff. especially in large-scale store or warehouse environments, it leads to significant time loss and This leads to human error. For example, in some solutions, centralized control is limited. However, it is common for labels to be updated through individual intervention. - Coverage Area and Connection Capacity Limitations: Short-range wireless 30 Systems based on these technologies have limited coverage and poor connectivity. It has a high density. This situation is common in environments where there are numerous labels. This reduces the scalability and reliability of the system. - Energy Efficiency Issues: Traditional display technologies (LCD, LED) constantly Because they consume energy, the labels have a short battery life. This requires frequent battery changes and 35 It increases maintenance costs. 2 - Lack of Location Tracking and Traceability: In current systems, the physical tags... Their locations cannot be monitored centrally. This situation is particularly problematic for warehouses and inventory. It reduces operational efficiency in management. - Limitations of Software Interfaces: Most current systems lack user-friendly web interfaces. It lacks interfaces based on real-time data synchronization and 5. Remote management capabilities are limited. The wireless, centrally manageable, energy-efficient, and location-trackable systems described above This clearly demonstrates the need for a digital labeling system. 10 In the literature review, an example of the current state of the technique is given. Document number US20180121778 can be shown. The document in question is electronic. It is related to shelf labels. The system in question involves a central control mechanism. They are not available and the labels are updated manually. This situation makes it difficult for humans to find them. This creates a structure prone to errors and reduces operational efficiency. 15 In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. Purpose of the Invention 20 The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. It relates to a centralized digital labeling system that brings new advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to enable digital tags to be transmitted wirelessly through a central server to 25 A digital labeling system has emerged that enables it to be updated remotely. to place. The purpose of the invention is to enable the manual application of numerous labels, especially in large areas. Digital 30 enables simultaneous and error-free management without intervention. The goal is to establish a labeling system. Another aim of the invention is to develop wireless communication technologies such as LoRa and BLE. thanks to its wide coverage and high device connectivity capacity The aim is to create a digital labeling system with increased flexibility. 35 3 Another aim of the invention is to enable the creation of large-scale aerial surveys using LoRa and BLE technologies. enabling a large number of tags to communicate reliably and with low energy consumption. The goal is to develop a digital labeling system. Another aim of the invention is to make labels visible only on the screen thanks to e-paper screen technology. It consumes energy during the update process, thus reducing battery life to approximately 5 years. The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that allows for its extension over a long period of time. Another objective of the invention is to connect a central server with a web-based administration panel. the system can be controlled remotely and real-time data synchronization 10 The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that makes this possible. Another purpose of the invention is to locate the physical location of tags using RSSI-based positioning. In warehouse and inventory management, it enables centralized monitoring of their locations. The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that increases operational efficiency. 15 Another purpose of the invention is to be used in different sectors (retail, logistics, healthcare, restaurants, etc.) Thanks to its modular structure that allows for easy integration, it offers application flexibility and The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that provides commercial scalability. 20 Another aim of the invention is to reduce labor costs by eliminating the need for manual operation. to reduce costs; maintenance thanks to long battery life and centralized management. The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that minimizes update costs. Another aim of the invention is to reduce human error, labor requirements and operational costs by 25%. The goal is to develop a digital labeling system that will reduce the number of cases. To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention is used in fields such as retail, logistics, restaurant and warehouse management. digital labeling system, 30 - in the retail or logistics sector, or in warehouse environments, on product shelves or placed on tables in restaurants and with an outer casing on the front surface to show the user Digital labeling device with a screen featuring e-paper display technology that shows data, - located inside the outer casing and containing all the electronic components of the digital labeling device. PCB containing 35 4 - located inside the outer casing and supplying power to the digital labeling device. battery holder, which allows the battery to be placed, - communicating with the digital label device via the LoRa network and on the digital label device It enables updating the data displayed on the screen and has a web-based interface. working central server, 5 - between the digital tag device and the central server via a LoRa network. It is related to the fact that it includes a gateway unit that enables communication. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. 10 This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. 15 Figure 1: Schematic view of the digital labeling system that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2: Representation of the digital labeling device belonging to the digital labeling system that is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 3: Disassembly of the digital labeling device belonging to the digital labeling system that is the subject of the invention. It is a representative view of its state. 20 Explanation of Part References 10. Digital labeling device 11. Case 25 12. Screen 13. Front panel 14. PCB 15. Battery compartment 20. Central server 30 30. Gateway unit R. Raf 35 Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains the preferred digital labeling system for the invention. alternatives, solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. 5 Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the digital labeling system described in the invention. According to this, the digital labeling system, in its most basic form, is used in the retail or logistics sector. or placed on product shelves (R) in warehouse environments and containing data for the user a digital label device (10) with a display screen (12), digital label device (10) with LoRa 10 communicating over the network and displayed on the screen (12) of the digital label device (10) central server (20) that enables data updating, digital label device (10) gateway that enables communication between central server (20) over LoRa network It includes (gateway) unit (30). 15 The main structure of the digital labeling system described in this invention is shown in Figure 2. The digital label device (10) basically has an external casing (11). The external casing in question (11) A screen with e-paper screen technology (12) is placed on its front surface. The screen (12) placed on the front surface of the case (11) is attached to the front surface of the outer case (11). It is fixed to the front surface of the outer casing (11) via the front panel (13). The aforementioned 20 screen (12), the data that is to be shown to the user is on the digital label device (10) This is the area where it is displayed. The screen (12) only powers up during data update. It consumes. Inside the outer casing (11) are all the electronic components of the digital labeling device (10). It has a PCB (14) that it received. PCB (14) contains all the electronics of the digital label device (10). It is a printed circuit board containing its components. PCB (14) It includes a microcontroller unit, a LoRa module, and a LoRa antenna. The microcontroller unit processes the data from the LoRa module and displays the screen (12) By controlling it, it manages the overall operation of the digital label device (10). The aforementioned 30 The LoRa antenna is connected to the gateway unit (30) which provides the digital tag device (10). It enables wireless communication over a LoRa network. Inside the outer casing (11) is the power supply for the digital label device (10). The battery compartment (15) where the battery is placed is located. The battery compartment (15) is 35 It is equipped with an 18650 type lithium-ion battery. This battery is attached to the digital label. 6 all electronic components (screen (12), PCB (14), microcontroller, in the device (10), (LoRa module, etc.) provides power. Communicating with the digital label device (10) via the LoRa network and on the digital label device (10) The central server (20) that enables the updating of the data shown on the screen (12), 5 It operates via a web-based interface and is the system's management center. It's the digital labeling device. The data to be sent to screen (10) (12) is prepared on the central server (20). Users edit the content of the screen (12) via the central server (20), location It performs product tracking based on data type and provides overall system control. 10 The digital label device (10) receives a signal from the central server every 24 hours for energy saving purposes. (20) performs data control. Outside of this period, it enters low power consumption sleep mode. This allows the system to be controlled remotely and also offers a long battery life. 15 via LoRa network between digital tag device (10) and central server (20) gateway unit (30) that enables communication, digital tag device (10) and It acts as a bridge between the central server (20). Gateway unit (30) transfers data from the central server (20) to the digital tag device using the LoRa protocol. (10) transmits. At the same time, the gateway unit (30) transmits the digital tag. It transmits the feedback from the device (10) to the central server (20). Gateway 20 The (gateway) unit (30) is usually located at a fixed point and receives LoRa signals. It provides wide coverage by transmitting and receiving signals. The digital labeling system described in the invention may be used in the retail or logistics sector, or Digital label device (10) placed on product shelves (R) in warehouse environments, 25 of the invention In an alternative configuration, it can also be used in restaurants. Digital labeling in restaurants. Reserved table management and table status information via device (10) It can be shown. 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. Digital applications used in fields such as retail, logistics, restaurant and warehouse management. It is a labeling system, and its feature is; - Product 5 in the retail or logistics sector or in warehouse environments placed on shelves (R) or on tables in restaurants and an exterior e-paper screen that displays data to the user on the front surface of the case (11) Digital label device (10) containing screen (12) with technology, - located inside the outer casing (11) and all of the digital label device (10) PCB (14), which houses electronic components, 10 - located inside the outer casing (11) and the power of the digital label device (10) Battery holder that allows the insertion of a battery that meets the needs. (15), - communicating with the digital tag device (10) via the LoRa network and digital 15 Updating the data shown on the screen (12) on the label device (10). central server (20) which provides and operates with a web-based interface, - LoRa network between digital tag device (10) and central server (20) gateway unit (30) that enables communication over It includes. 20 2. A digital labeling system that complies with Claim 1, and whose characteristic is; the aforementioned external placed on the front surface of the case (11) and the outer case (11) front of the screen (12) It includes a front panel (13) which enables it to be fixed to the surface.

3. A digital labeling system in accordance with Claim 1, the feature of which is; the mentioned PCB (14) 25 by processing the data on the screen (12) and the digital label device (10) microcontroller unit that manages the overall operation 4. It is a digital labeling system in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; the mentioned PCB (14) gateway 30 which is located on and provides the digital tag device (10) LoRa unit (30) enables wireless communication over the LoRa network. It includes a module and a LoRa antenna.

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