A cargo compartment layout updating method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium

By controlling the communication protocol between the industrial control computer and the lock control board of the express cabinet through software, and adjusting the layout of the storage compartments, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive hardware modification in existing technologies is solved, and a fast and reliable cargo compartment layout update is achieved.

CN116469208BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21SHANGHAI ECAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310436828.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-04-21
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-21

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Technical Problem

Updating the existing cargo compartment layout of express delivery lockers requires on-site hardware modifications by professionals, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and may reduce reliability.

Method used

By using software control and the communication protocol between the industrial computer and the lock control board, the position, orientation, and lock information of the storage compartments can be adjusted according to the layout update instructions, thus achieving a hardware-free update of the cargo compartment layout.

Benefits of technology

It allows for quick and accurate updates to the cargo hold layout, ensuring reliability without affecting normal use, and is more time-saving and labor-saving compared to hardware modifications.

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Abstract

The application discloses a cargo compartment layout updating method and device, electronic equipment and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of cargo compartment layout updating. The method comprises the following steps: when a layout updating instruction is received, at least one to-be-adjusted storage compartment corresponding to a target cargo compartment is determined; and according to to-be-used layout information corresponding to each to-be-adjusted storage compartment, layout adjustment is performed on each to-be-adjusted storage compartment, so as to update the cargo compartment layout of the target cargo compartment. In the technical solution, the layout information of each to-be-adjusted storage compartment in the target cargo compartment is updated in a software updating manner, without the need of hardware modification of the target cargo compartment, so that the reliability of the target cargo compartment is ensured, and the cargo compartment layout of the target cargo compartment is quickly and accurately updated without affecting the normal use of the target cargo compartment. Compared with the method of hardware modification of the target cargo compartment by manual operation in the prior art, the method is more time-saving and labor-saving.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of intelligent storage devices, and more particularly to a method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium for updating cargo hold layout. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, self-service parcel lockers are being used more and more widely in various regions.

[0003] Since the cargo compartment layout of the parcel locker is fixed at the factory, updating it during actual use requires contacting professionals for on-site hardware modification. However, this method of updating the cargo compartment layout is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it will delay the normal use of the parcel locker. In addition, hardware modification of the parcel locker may reduce its reliability, thereby increasing the maintenance budget.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, it is necessary to improve the way the cargo compartment layout of express delivery lockers is updated. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium for updating cargo hold layout, in order to solve the problem that manually modifying the hardware of the cargo hold when updating the cargo hold layout is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also affects the normal use of the cargo hold and may even reduce the reliability of the cargo hold.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a cargo hold layout update method, including:

[0007] Upon receiving a layout update instruction, identify at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold;

[0008] Based on the layout information to be used corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted, the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted is adjusted to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold; wherein, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted.

[0009] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a cargo hold layout updating device, comprising:

[0010] The storage compartment determination module is used to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment when a layout update instruction is received.

[0011] The layout update module is used to adjust the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted according to the layout information to be used corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted, so as to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold; wherein, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted.

[0012] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an electronic device, comprising:

[0013] At least one processor; and

[0014] A memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein,

[0015] The memory stores a computer program that can be executed by the at least one processor, the computer program being executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the cargo hold layout update method according to any embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions, which are used to cause a processor to execute the cargo hold layout update method described in any embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The technical solution of this invention, upon receiving a layout update instruction, determines at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold. In practical applications, if the target cargo hold is determined to be an authorized cargo hold based on the cargo hold identifier carried in the layout update instruction, the layout update instruction is parsed to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold. The cargo hold layout is then adjusted by modifying the layout information of each storage compartment to achieve the purpose of adjusting the target cargo hold layout. Further, based on the available layout information corresponding to each storage compartment, the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted is adjusted to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold. In practical applications, when adjusting the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted, the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment are obtained. In the communication protocol between the industrial control computer equipment and the lock control board controller in the target cargo hold, the corresponding current layout information is updated based on the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. Once the layout information of all storage compartments to be adjusted has been updated, the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold can be determined to be updated. In this technical solution, the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold is updated through software updates, without the need for hardware modifications to the target cargo hold. This not only ensures the reliability of the target cargo hold, but also allows for quick and accurate updates to the cargo hold layout without affecting its normal use. Compared to the existing technology that involves manual hardware modifications to the target cargo hold, this method is more time-saving and labor-saving.

[0018] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a cargo hold layout update method provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo hold layout before the update, provided by Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an updated cargo hold layout according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a cargo hold layout update method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a cargo hold layout updating device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device that implements the cargo hold layout update method of this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0028] Before elaborating on this technical solution, a brief introduction to its application scenarios is provided to facilitate a clearer understanding. For cargo hold storage devices, each typically includes at least one cargo hold storage compartment, which can also be simply referred to as a storage compartment in this technical solution. For example, a cargo hold storage device could be a parcel locker. Generally, the cargo hold layout of a cargo hold storage device is pre-set at the factory. More specifically, the position, orientation, and associated lock information of each storage compartment are preset at the factory and cannot be altered. However, in actual use, users may need to modify the cargo hold layout, such as changing the orientation of the storage compartments, the correspondence between the compartment doors and locks, and the location of the storage compartments. Since the cargo hold layout is pre-set at the factory, when users require updates, they need to contact professional technicians for on-site hardware modification. This process not only consumes manpower but also disrupts the normal operation of the cargo hold storage device. Furthermore, hardware modifications to cargo storage units may reduce their reliability, thereby increasing maintenance costs.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Figure 1 The present invention provides a flowchart of a cargo hold layout update method according to Embodiment 1. This embodiment is applicable to situations where the cargo hold layout is updated by software control without affecting the normal use of the cargo hold. The method can be executed by a cargo hold layout update device, which can be implemented in hardware and / or software. The cargo hold layout update device can be configured in a computing device capable of executing the cargo hold layout update method.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the method includes:

[0032] S110. Upon receiving a layout update instruction, identify at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment.

[0033] The layout update instruction can be understood as an instruction to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold. This instruction includes cargo hold layout information corresponding to the user's desired layout, such as the location, orientation, lock information, cargo hold identification, and cargo hold authentication information of at least one storage compartment in the target cargo hold. In this technical solution, the target cargo hold refers to a cargo hold storage device, such as a parcel locker. The storage compartment to be adjusted can be understood as a cabinet in the target cargo hold used for storing goods or items; here, the storage compartment to be adjusted refers to the storage compartment in the target cargo hold whose layout information needs to be adjusted.

[0034] In practical applications, cargo hold storage conversion systems typically include an industrial control computer (ICC) and a lock control board software. A communication protocol exists between the ICC and the lock control board software. When a user needs to update the cargo hold layout of the storage device, they can configure setting and feedback messages for the cargo hold layout within the communication protocol between the ICC and the lock control board software. Further, the message information is sent from the ICC to the lock control board. The software within the lock control board parses the received message, stores the updated cargo hold layout in the local storage space of the cargo hold storage device, and then feeds back the updated cargo hold layout result to the ICC via a message.

[0035] Specifically, when it is necessary to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold, the user can set the layout information of at least one storage compartment to be adjusted in the cargo hold storage device according to the cargo hold layout update requirements, generate a layout update command based on the industrial control computer equipment in the target cargo hold, determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold according to the layout update command, and send the layout update command to the lock control board of the target cargo hold through a pre-set communication protocol, thereby updating the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold.

[0036] For example, the target cargo compartment is a parcel locker with a 4x4 layout, wherein the storage compartments in the first row and first column of the target cargo compartment are numbered sequentially from left to right, see [reference]. Figure 2 This allows for the determination of the layout information corresponding to each storage compartment. Based on actual needs, the user needs to update the position of at least one storage compartment in the target cargo hold that requires adjustment. For example, the storage compartments in the first row and first column of the target cargo hold can be numbered sequentially from top to bottom. (See [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 3 At this point, the user can... Figure 3 The corresponding cargo hold layout information is input into the industrial control computer device corresponding to the target cargo hold, so as to generate a layout update instruction corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the industrial control computer device. The instruction information is stored as a message in the communication protocol between the industrial control computer device of the target cargo hold and the lock control board software. The lock control board software parses the received layout update instruction and determines at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold, as well as the layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted.

[0037] Optionally, before determining at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold, the method further includes: obtaining cargo hold authentication information corresponding to the target cargo hold, and determining the cargo hold type corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the cargo hold authentication information; if the target cargo hold is an authorized cargo hold, then parsing the layout update instruction so as to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold when the layout update instruction is received.

[0038] In practical applications, to prevent the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold from being arbitrarily altered, it is necessary to obtain the corresponding cargo hold authentication information before updating the cargo hold layout. This information includes the cargo hold model, configuration, authorization information, and authentication information. If the cargo hold authentication information corresponding to the target cargo hold is verified, the target cargo hold can be determined to be an authorized cargo hold, indicating that the cargo hold layout update is secure. At this point, the layout update command can be parsed to obtain the cargo hold layout information within the command, and the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold can be updated based on this information.

[0039] Optionally, determining at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold includes: retrieving cargo hold association information corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the cargo hold identifier carried in the layout update instruction; and determining at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the cargo hold association information.

[0040] Here, "cargo hold identification" can be understood as unique identifying information corresponding to the target cargo hold. "Cargo hold association information" refers to the association information of at least one storage compartment within the target cargo hold that needs to be adjusted.

[0041] S120. Based on the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted, adjust the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted in order to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold.

[0042] The "layout information to be used" refers to the layout information of the storage compartments to be adjusted in the target cargo hold, such as location information, orientation information, and lock information. In this technical solution, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. The current layout information refers to the layout information of the storage compartments to be adjusted in the target cargo hold at the current moment, or it can be understood as the layout information corresponding to the storage compartments to be adjusted before the layout information was updated. The target layout information refers to the layout information corresponding to the storage compartments to be adjusted as desired by the user.

[0043] For example, based on the current layout information of the storage compartment to be adjusted, the location information of the storage compartment to be adjusted can be determined as being in the 1st row and 3rd column of the target cargo hold, the orientation information as numbered from left to right starting from the top row of storage compartments in the target cargo hold, and the lock information as being associated with lock 1 and lock 2. According to the user's needs, the lock information of the storage compartment to be adjusted can be updated, while the location and orientation information remain unchanged. Then, the target layout information corresponding to the storage compartment to be adjusted can be set as follows: location information as being in the 1st row and 3rd column of the target cargo hold, orientation information as numbered from left to right starting from the top row of storage compartments in the target cargo hold, and lock information as being associated with lock 3 and lock 4. It should be noted that the number of locks in the current layout information and the number of locks in the target layout information can be the same or different.

[0044] Taking any storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold as an example, by parsing the layout update command corresponding to the target cargo hold, the available layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted can be determined. It can be understood that when adjusting the layout of a storage compartment, the current layout information corresponding to the storage compartment to be adjusted is compared with the target layout information to determine whether the layout information of the storage compartment to be adjusted needs to be adjusted. Specifically, when the current layout information corresponding to the storage compartment to be adjusted is consistent with the target layout information, there is no need to update the layout information of the storage compartment to be adjusted; conversely, if the current layout information corresponding to the storage compartment to be adjusted is inconsistent with the target layout information, such as inconsistencies in location information, orientation information, or lock information, the current layout information is updated based on the target layout information, so that the target layout information is used as the layout information of the storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold. By updating the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted based on the available layout information, the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold is updated.

[0045] In practical applications, once the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold is updated, the update status is reported back to the target platform. Specifically, when the layout information corresponding to all storage compartments to be adjusted in the target cargo hold has been updated, it indicates that the cargo hold layout update is complete. At this point, the corresponding layout update status can be reported back to the target platform. For example, a layout update notification "The cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold has been updated" can be sent to the industrial control computer equipment corresponding to the target cargo hold to inform the user of the cargo hold layout update status.

[0046] The technical solution of this invention, upon receiving a layout update instruction, determines at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold. In practical applications, if the target cargo hold is determined to be an authorized cargo hold based on the cargo hold identifier carried in the layout update instruction, the layout update instruction is parsed to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold. The cargo hold layout is then adjusted by modifying the layout information of each storage compartment to achieve the purpose of adjusting the target cargo hold layout. Further, based on the available layout information corresponding to each storage compartment, the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted is adjusted to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold. In practical applications, when adjusting the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted, the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment are obtained. In the communication protocol between the industrial control computer equipment and the lock control board controller in the target cargo hold, the corresponding current layout information is updated based on the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. Once the layout information of all storage compartments to be adjusted has been updated, the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold can be determined to be updated. In this technical solution, the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold is updated through software updates, without the need for hardware modifications to the target cargo hold. This not only ensures the reliability of the target cargo hold, but also allows for quick and accurate updates to the cargo hold layout without affecting its normal use. Compared to the existing technology that involves manual hardware modifications to the target cargo hold, this method is more time-saving and labor-saving.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Figure 4 The flowchart of a cargo hold layout update method provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown. Optionally, the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted is adjusted according to the layout information to be used corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted, so as to refine the cargo hold layout update of the target cargo hold.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0050] S210. Upon receiving a layout update instruction, identify at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment.

[0051] S220. For the layout information to be used corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted, obtain the first coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment from the current layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment.

[0052] Specifically, the first coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment can be obtained from the current layout information. The so-called first coordinate information refers to the coordinate position information of the current storage compartment in the target cargo hold before the layout update. For example, the first coordinate information could be the second row and third column in the target cargo hold.

[0053] S230. Obtain the second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage cell from the target layout information corresponding to the current storage cell.

[0054] Simultaneously, the second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment can be obtained from the target layout information. The so-called second coordinate information refers to the coordinate position information of the current storage compartment in the target cargo hold after the layout is updated. For example, the second coordinate information could be the second row and second column in the target cargo hold.

[0055] S240. Update the coordinates of the first coordinate information based on the second coordinate information, so as to update the position layout of the current position information corresponding to the current storage compartment.

[0056] Specifically, after determining the first and second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment, the position layout information of the current storage compartment in the target cargo hold can be updated. Specifically, the current storage compartment is determined according to the layout update command, and the first coordinate information in the current layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment is compared with the second coordinate information in the target layout information. If the first and second coordinate information are consistent, the first coordinate information is directly used as the second coordinate information. If the first and second coordinate information are inconsistent, the second coordinate information can replace the first coordinate information in the communication protocol between the industrial control computer equipment and the lock control board software in the target cargo hold, thereby updating the position layout of the current storage compartment in the target cargo hold.

[0057] Optionally, based on the current layout information, determine the lock layout information to be adjusted associated with the current storage compartment; based on the target layout information, determine the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment, and update the lock layout information to be adjusted based on the target lock information.

[0058] The lock layout information to be adjusted can be understood as the lock information associated with the current storage compartment before the cargo hold layout update. For example, the lock layout information associated with the current storage compartment before the cargo hold layout update was lock 1 and lock 2. The target lock layout information can be understood as the lock information associated with the current storage compartment after the cargo hold layout update. For example, the lock layout information associated with the current storage compartment before the cargo hold layout update was lock 3 and lock 4. The lock layout information to be adjusted includes lock information corresponding to at least one lock to be adjusted.

[0059] Optionally, based on the target layout information, the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment is determined, including: determining the storage compartment size corresponding to the current storage compartment, and determining at least one lock to be associated with the current storage compartment based on the storage compartment size; sending a lock update message to the lock control panel controller in the target cargo compartment, so that the lock control panel controller updates the lock information of at least one lock to be associated based on the lock update message, thereby obtaining the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment.

[0060] The storage compartment dimensions include the length, width, and height corresponding to the current storage compartment. The locks to be associated can be understood as the lock information included in the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment. For example, if the target lock layout information includes lock 1 and lock 2, then the locks to be associated corresponding to the current storage compartment include lock 1 and lock 2. A lock update message can be understood as a message that updates the lock layout information of the current storage compartment.

[0061] Specifically, when updating the cargo hold layout of a target cargo hold, the location and orientation information of each storage compartment may change, and the number of locks required varies depending on the size of the storage compartment. Understandably, when the storage compartment is small, a smaller number of locks can be used as the locks to be associated with it; conversely, when the storage compartment is large, an increased number of locks is needed to ensure the security of the stored items.

[0062] For example, taking the cargo hold center as the target cargo hold as an example, the cargo hold center includes multiple storage areas (i.e., storage compartments). Different storage areas can be used to store goods of different customers. Due to the different quantities of goods, the number of storage compartments occupied by the goods of different customers is also different. In order to facilitate the management of goods of each customer, the storage compartments associated with the goods of the same customer can be regarded as a whole storage compartment (i.e., the current storage compartment). For example, the current storage compartment includes 3 storage compartments. In this case, it is necessary to adjust the lock heads to be associated with each storage compartment accordingly, and generate a lock head update message according to the lock head information to be associated, so that the lock control board controller can update the lock head information of at least one lock head to be associated according to the lock head message information to obtain the target lock head layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment. For example, customer A's current storage compartment includes storage compartment 1, and the lock associated with storage compartment 1 includes lock 1. When customer A adds more goods to the current storage, they can add storage compartment 2 to storage compartment 1, and storage compartment 1 and storage compartment 2 will be used together as the current storage compartment. If the lock associated with storage compartment 2 includes lock 2 and lock 3, then the target lock layout information corresponding to customer A's current storage compartment will include lock information corresponding to lock 1, lock 2, and lock 3. That is, lock 1, lock 2, and lock 3 will be used together as the lock associated with customer A's current storage compartment.

[0063] The technical solution of this invention involves adjusting the layout of each storage compartment according to its corresponding layout information to update the cargo hold layout. In practical applications, when adjusting the layout information of each storage compartment, the position layout information and lock layout information of each compartment are updated to achieve the layout update. Once the layout information of all storage compartments has been updated, the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold is considered complete. This technical solution updates the layout information of each storage compartment in the target cargo hold via software updates, without requiring hardware modifications. This not only ensures the reliability of the target cargo hold but also allows for quick and accurate updates without affecting its normal use. Compared to existing methods that involve manual hardware modifications, this approach is more time-saving and labor-saving.

[0064] Example 3

[0065] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cargo hold layout updating device provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the device includes a storage compartment determination module 310 and a layout update module 320.

[0066] Among them, the storage compartment determination module 310 is used to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment when a layout update instruction is received;

[0067] The layout update module 320 is used to adjust the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted according to the layout information to be used corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted, so as to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold; wherein, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted.

[0068] The technical solution of this invention, upon receiving a layout update instruction, determines at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold. In practical applications, if the target cargo hold is determined to be an authorized cargo hold based on the cargo hold identifier carried in the layout update instruction, the layout update instruction is parsed to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold. The cargo hold layout is then adjusted by modifying the layout information of each storage compartment to achieve the purpose of adjusting the target cargo hold layout. Further, based on the available layout information corresponding to each storage compartment, the layout of each storage compartment to be adjusted is adjusted to update the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold. In practical applications, when adjusting the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted, the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment are obtained. In the communication protocol between the industrial control computer equipment and the lock control board controller in the target cargo hold, the corresponding current layout information is updated based on the target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. Once the layout information of all storage compartments to be adjusted has been updated, the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold can be determined to be updated. In this technical solution, the layout information of each storage compartment to be adjusted in the target cargo hold is updated through software updates, without the need for hardware modifications to the target cargo hold. This not only ensures the reliability of the target cargo hold, but also allows for quick and accurate updates to the cargo hold layout without affecting its normal use. Compared to the existing technology that involves manual hardware modifications to the target cargo hold, this method is more time-saving and labor-saving.

[0069] Optionally, the cargo hold layout update device further includes: an information acquisition module, used to acquire cargo hold certification information corresponding to the target cargo hold, and determine the cargo hold type corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the cargo hold certification information; wherein, the cargo hold type includes authorized cargo holds;

[0070] The instruction parsing module is used to parse the layout update instruction if the target cargo hold is an authorized cargo hold, so as to update the cargo hold layout when the layout update instruction is received.

[0071] Optionally, the storage compartment determination module includes: a cargo compartment association information retrieval unit, used to retrieve the cargo compartment association information corresponding to the target cargo compartment based on the cargo compartment identifier corresponding to the target cargo compartment carried in the layout update instruction;

[0072] The storage compartment determination unit is used to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment based on cargo compartment association information.

[0073] Optionally, the layout update module includes: a first coordinate information determination unit, used to obtain the first coordinate information corresponding to the current storage cell from the current layout information corresponding to the current storage cell for each storage cell to be adjusted and the layout information to be used corresponding to the current storage cell;

[0074] The second coordinate information determination unit is used to obtain the second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment from the target layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment;

[0075] The first layout update unit is used to update the coordinates of the first coordinate information based on the second coordinate information, so as to update the position layout of the current position information corresponding to the current storage compartment.

[0076] Optionally, the layout update module further includes: a lock information determination unit, used to determine the lock layout information to be adjusted associated with the current storage compartment based on the current layout information; wherein the lock layout information to be adjusted includes lock information corresponding to at least one lock to be adjusted;

[0077] The second layout update unit is used to determine the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment based on the target layout information, and update the lock layout information to be adjusted based on the target lock information.

[0078] Optionally, the lock information determination unit includes: a lock determination subunit, used to determine the size of the storage compartment corresponding to the current storage compartment, and to determine at least one lock to be associated with the current storage compartment based on the storage compartment size;

[0079] The lock layout information determination subunit is used to send a lock update message to the lock control panel controller in the target cargo compartment, so that the lock control panel controller updates the lock information of at least one lock to be associated based on the lock update message, and obtains the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment.

[0080] Optionally, the cargo hold layout update device is also used to report the cargo hold layout update status of the target cargo hold to the target platform after the cargo hold layout update of the target cargo hold is completed.

[0081] The cargo hold layout update device provided in this embodiment of the invention can execute the cargo hold layout update method provided in any embodiment of the invention, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of the method.

[0082] Example 4

[0083] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The electronic device is intended to represent various forms of digital computers, such as laptop computers, desktop computers, workstations, personal digital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframe computers, and other suitable computers. The electronic device may also represent various forms of mobile devices, such as personal digital processors, cellular phones, smartphones, wearable devices (e.g., helmets, glasses, watches, etc.), and other similar computing devices. The components shown herein, their connections and relationships, and their functions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the implementation of the invention described and / or claimed herein.

[0084] like Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device 10 includes at least one processor 11 and a memory, such as a read-only memory (ROM) 12 or a random access memory (RAM) 13, communicatively connected to the at least one processor 11. The memory stores computer programs executable by the at least one processor. The processor 11 can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on the computer program stored in the ROM 12 or loaded from storage unit 18 into the RAM 13. The RAM 13 may also store various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device 10. The processor 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are interconnected via a bus 14. An input / output (I / O) interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14.

[0085] Multiple components in electronic device 10 are connected to I / O interface 15, including: input unit 16, such as keyboard, mouse, etc.; output unit 17, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; storage unit 18, such as disk, optical disk, etc.; and communication unit 19, such as network card, modem, wireless transceiver, etc. Communication unit 19 allows electronic device 10 to exchange information / data with other devices through computer networks such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks.

[0086] Processor 11 can be a variety of general-purpose and / or special-purpose processing components with processing and computing capabilities. Some examples of processor 11 include, but are not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), various special-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) computing chips, various processors running machine learning model algorithms, digital signal processors (DSPs), and any suitable processor, controller, microcontroller, etc. Processor 11 performs the various methods and processes described above, such as cargo hold layout update methods.

[0087] In some embodiments, the cargo hold layout update method may be implemented as a computer program tangibly contained in a computer-readable storage medium, such as storage unit 18. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program may be loaded and / or installed on electronic device 10 via ROM 12 and / or communication unit 19. When the computer program is loaded into RAM 13 and executed by processor 11, one or more steps of the cargo hold layout update method described above may be performed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, processor 11 may be configured to perform the cargo hold layout update method by any other suitable means (e.g., by means of firmware).

[0088] Various embodiments of the systems and techniques described above herein can be implemented in digital electronic circuit systems, integrated circuit systems, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), payload-programmable logic devices (CPLDs), computer hardware, firmware, software, and / or combinations thereof. These various embodiments may include implementations in one or more computer programs that can be executed and / or interpreted on a programmable system including at least one programmable processor, which may be a dedicated or general-purpose programmable processor, capable of receiving data and instructions from a storage system, at least one input device, and at least one output device, and transmitting data and instructions to the storage system, the at least one input device, and the at least one output device.

[0089] Computer programs used to implement the cargo hold layout update method of the present invention can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. These computer programs can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, such that when executed by the processor, the computer programs cause the functions / operations specified in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams to be implemented. The computer programs can be executed entirely on a machine, partially on a machine, as a standalone software package partially on a machine and partially on a remote machine, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

[0090] In the context of this invention, a computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible medium that may contain or store a computer program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. A computer-readable storage medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatus, or devices, or any suitable combination thereof. Alternatively, a computer-readable storage medium may be a machine-readable signal medium. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media include electrical connections based on one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0091] To provide interaction with a user, the systems and techniques described herein can be implemented on an electronic device having: a display device (e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor) for displaying information to the user; and a keyboard and pointing device (e.g., a mouse or trackball) through which the user provides input to the electronic device. Other types of devices can also be used to provide interaction with the user; for example, feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback (e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback); and input from the user can be received in any form (including sound input, voice input, or tactile input).

[0092] The systems and technologies described herein can be implemented in computing systems that include backend components (e.g., as data servers), or computing systems that include middleware components (e.g., application servers), or computing systems that include frontend components (e.g., user computers with graphical user interfaces or web browsers through which users can interact with implementations of the systems and technologies described herein), or any combination of such backend, middleware, or frontend components. The components of the system can be interconnected via digital data communication of any form or medium (e.g., communication networks). Examples of communication networks include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), blockchain networks, and the Internet.

[0093] A computing system can include clients and servers. Clients and servers are generally located far apart and typically interact through communication networks. The client-server relationship is created by computer programs running on the respective computers and having a client-server relationship with each other. The server can be a cloud server, also known as a cloud computing server or cloud host, which is a hosting product within the cloud computing service system to address the shortcomings of traditional physical hosts and VPS services, such as high management difficulty and weak business scalability.

[0094] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used, with steps reordered, added, or deleted. For example, the steps described in this invention can be executed in parallel, sequentially, or in different orders, as long as the desired result of the technical solution of this invention can be achieved, and no limitation is imposed herein.

[0095] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A method for updating cargo hold layout, characterized in that, include: Upon receiving a layout update instruction, identify at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold; For each storage compartment to be adjusted, the first coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment is obtained from the current layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment; wherein, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. Obtain the second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment from the target layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment; The first coordinate information is updated based on the second coordinate information in order to update the position layout of the current position information corresponding to the current storage compartment. The method further includes: determining, based on the current layout information, lock layout information to be adjusted associated with the current storage compartment; wherein the lock layout information to be adjusted includes lock information corresponding to at least one lock to be adjusted; determining the storage compartment size corresponding to the current storage compartment, and determining at least one lock to be associated with the current storage compartment based on the storage compartment size; sending a lock update message to the lock control panel controller in the target cargo compartment, so that the lock control panel controller updates the lock information of the at least one lock to be associated based on the lock update message, obtains the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment, and updates the lock layout information to be adjusted based on the target lock layout information.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before determining at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold, the method further includes: Obtain cargo hold certification information corresponding to the target cargo hold, and determine the cargo hold type corresponding to the target cargo hold based on the cargo hold certification information; wherein, the cargo hold type includes authorized cargo holds; If the target cargo hold is the authorized cargo hold, then the layout update instruction is parsed so that the cargo hold layout is updated when the layout update instruction is received.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo hold includes: Based on the cargo hold identifier corresponding to the target cargo hold carried in the layout update instruction, retrieve the cargo hold association information corresponding to the target cargo hold; Based on the cargo hold association information, at least one storage compartment to be adjusted is identified that corresponds to the target cargo hold.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Once the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold is updated, the update status of the cargo hold layout of the target cargo hold is reported back to the target platform.

5. A cargo hold layout updating device, characterized in that, include: The storage compartment determination module is used to determine at least one storage compartment to be adjusted corresponding to the target cargo compartment when a layout update instruction is received. The first coordinate information determination unit is used to obtain first coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment from the current layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment for each storage compartment to be adjusted; wherein, the layout information to be used includes the current layout information and target layout information corresponding to each storage compartment to be adjusted. The second coordinate information determination unit is used to obtain the second coordinate information corresponding to the current storage compartment from the target layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment; The first layout update unit is used to update the first coordinate information based on the second coordinate information, so as to update the position layout of the current position information corresponding to the current storage compartment. The device further includes: a lock information determining unit, used to determine, based on the current layout information, lock layout information to be adjusted associated with the current storage compartment; wherein the lock layout information to be adjusted includes lock information corresponding to at least one lock to be adjusted; The lock head to be associated subunit is used to determine the size of the storage compartment corresponding to the current storage compartment, and to determine at least one lock head to be associated with the current storage compartment based on the storage compartment size; The lock layout information determination subunit is used to send a lock update message to the lock control panel controller in the target cargo compartment, so that the lock control panel controller updates the lock information of the at least one lock to be associated based on the lock update message, obtains the target lock layout information corresponding to the current storage compartment, and updates the lock layout information of the lock to be adjusted based on the target lock layout information.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: At least one processor; and A memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores a computer program that can be executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to perform the cargo hold layout update method according to any one of claims 1-4.

7. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions that cause a processor to execute the cargo hold layout update method according to any one of claims 1-4.

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