Product packaging box and management method thereof

Abstract

The application provides a product packaging box and a management method thereof, comprising: a box body and a box body sensing device, wherein the box body sensing device comprises an opening box detection module, a cargo detection module, a positioning module, a data communication module, an anti-fake module and a main control module; the opening box detection module, the cargo detection module, the positioning module, the data communication module and the anti-fake module are connected with the main control module. The containing cavity of the box body can contain designated articles, and the box body state sensing device arranged on the box body can monitor the opening times and positions of the box body and whether the product is taken out after the articles are discharged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of the Internet of Things, specifically to a product packaging box and its management method, and more particularly to a novel product packaging box and its management method. Background Technology

[0002] For some manufacturers, their products have sealing requirements, specific usage timelines, and high commercial value. For example, medical supplies such as hemoperfusion devices and implantable stents have specific storage requirements during transportation, are only usable once opened, and must be used in qualified locations such as large, fully licensed hospitals. Manufacturers of these products cannot effectively monitor them after they leave the warehouse and during logistics transportation. They also cannot effectively regulate illegal resale by criminals. Furthermore, they cannot promptly grasp the inventory backlog and actual usage of distributors, making it impossible to conduct regional sales analysis based on actual inventory levels, thus affecting production target setting. For individual buyers, the ability to immediately confirm the authenticity of the goods received is also crucial. Existing similar products cannot prevent criminals from using shielding to exchange or swap goods. Therefore, a new type of product packaging and management method is needed to solve these problems.

[0003] Patent document CN113362013 discloses a logistics packaging box and a blockchain-based logistics information processing method. The logistics packaging box includes: a box body having a cavity for accommodating items; a disassembly sensing module disposed on the box body to detect the disassembly status information of the box body; a positioning module disposed on the box body to acquire the position information of the box body; and a processing module connected to the disassembly sensing module and the positioning module respectively to write the disassembly status information and position information of the box body into the blockchain. However, the patent document cannot solve the problem of criminals exchanging goods in a shielded room. At this time, because the signal is blocked, the back-end data management system cannot receive the data. However, the box sensing device of this application will record the number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out. When the communication is normal again, the back-end will still receive the data. At this time, theft can also be detected based on the abnormal number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out. The information of the exchange behavior is stored in the device and locally. Furthermore, the purpose of the patent document is to monitor the loss and swapping of products during the circulation process. Therefore, the patent document does not disclose the technical solution of this application. The two technical solutions are different and the beneficial effects obtained are also different.

[0004] Patent document CN210734956U discloses a packaging box with an embedded NFC tag for tamper detection. The packaging box contains an tamper-proof network formed by copper core sheets inside. The logic diagram of the tamper-proof network is a closed loop with no short circuits between the network segments. The tamper-proof network covers the entire box, and both ends of the network are connected to the tamper-proof input pins of the tag chip. A mobile phone with NFC functionality or a dedicated NFC reader can be brought close to the NFC tag to read product information and verify the product's authenticity. Because the tamper-proof network covers the entire box, opening the box from any angle will cause the tamper-proof detection coil to break, triggering the NFC tag's tamper-proof detection mechanism and initiating the tagging state. This process is irreversible, effectively serving as a means of product anti-counterfeiting and traceability. However, the patent document determines whether the product has been replaced by judging whether the NFC coil has been physically damaged. This application uses a box-sensing device with an electronic tag in the corresponding area of ​​the packaging box. Every time the box-sensing device is triggered and the information recorded inside the device changes (number of times the box has been opened / number of times the product has been taken out), the box-sensing device will rewrite the electronic tag and store this information outside the device. When the electronic tag is scanned by a mobile phone with NFC function, the information in it will be sent to the background data management system through the mobile phone to determine the authenticity. Therefore, the patent document does not disclose the technical solution of this application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a product packaging box and its management method.

[0006] According to the present invention, a product packaging box includes: a box body and a box body sensing device, wherein the box body sensing device includes an opening detection module, a goods detection module, a positioning module, a data communication module, an anti-counterfeiting module, and a main control module;

[0007] The box opening detection module, the goods detection module, the positioning module, the data communication module, and the anti-counterfeiting module are all connected to the main control module;

[0008] The box opening detection module is used to detect the box opening information, the goods detection module is used to detect the goods removal information, the positioning module is used to detect the box position information, the data communication module is used for data information transmission between the box and the background data management system, and the anti-counterfeiting module is used to detect the authenticity of the goods.

[0009] Preferably, the initial mode of the box opening detection module and the goods detection module is the failure mode. After being woken up by the data communication module, the failure mode is switched to the effective mode. When the detection condition is triggered, the effective mode is switched to the working mode.

[0010] The positioning module performs positioning functions by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator, and the data communication module performs communication functions by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a power supply module, which is connected to the main control module.

[0012] Preferably, the box opening detection module adopts any of the following configuration methods:

[0013] Method 1: A photosensitive sensor is used, which is installed inside the housing and connected to the main control module. When the housing is closed, the photosensitive sensor does not detect light; when the housing is open, the photosensitive sensor detects light.

[0014] Method 2: A detection circuit consisting of a magnet and a clarinet. The magnet is mounted on the lid of the box, and the clarinet is mounted on the inner lining of the box's interior. The detection circuit is connected to the main control module. When the box is closed, the magnet is inside the clarinet, and the detection circuit is in a conductive state. When the box is opened, the magnet disengages from the clarinet, and the detection circuit is in a disconnected state.

[0015] Method 3: Includes a spring-loaded button and a pressure sensor. The spring-loaded button is disposed in the inner wall of the lid of the box. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure change of the spring-loaded button and is connected to the main control module. When the box is not opened, the spring-loaded button is compressed in the lid. When the box is opened, the spring-loaded button pops out from the lid, and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button.

[0016] And / or, the cargo detection module adopts any of the following configuration methods:

[0017] Method 1: A pressure sensor is used, which is installed on the box sensing device and connected to the main control module; when the goods are not removed, the goods are placed on the pressure sensor; when the goods are removed, the goods are removed from the pressure sensor.

[0018] Method 2: Includes a pressure sensor and a spring-loaded button. The pressure sensor and the spring-loaded button are installed on the box sensing device. The pressure sensor is connected to the main control module. When the goods are not removed, the spring-loaded button is compressed. When the goods are removed, the spring-loaded button pops out, and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button.

[0019] Preferably, the box body is provided with a box inner liner, and the box sensing device is disposed on the box inner liner. The positional relationship between the box sensing device and the box inner liner is any one of the following:

[0020] Method 1: The box sensing device is located at one end of the inner lining of the box along the length of the box, and one end of the goods is located on the box sensing device;

[0021] Method 2: The box sensing device is located on one side of the inner lining of the box along the width direction of the box, and the middle part of the goods is located on the box sensing device;

[0022] And / or, the anti-counterfeiting module is an electronic tag, which is used to record and store information data of the box detection device;

[0023] And / or, the box body is provided with an anti-counterfeiting warning area, and the electronic tag is set in the anti-counterfeiting warning area.

[0024] The present invention also provides a product packaging box management method, which uses the above-mentioned product packaging box and includes the following steps:

[0025] Product placement steps: Place the goods into the box and close the box;

[0026] Module wake-up steps: Before the packaging box starts to flow, the corresponding module of the box sensing device is woken up through the data communication module, and the time and period for information data to be reported are set.

[0027] State switching steps: When the packaging box starts to flow, the box sensing device periodically switches from a low power state to a working state and reports relevant data information. After intelligent judgment by the background data management system, it switches back to a low power state to end the communication.

[0028] Data analysis steps: When the background data management system receives relevant data information reported by the box sensing device or the mobile terminal device, it analyzes the data information through the background data management system to find the nodes where problems occur.

[0029] Preferably, the following steps are also included:

[0030] Anti-counterfeiting detection steps: The mobile terminal device reads the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module on the box and sends the read data information to the back-end data management system. The back-end data management system compares and analyzes the data information with the back-end database and feeds back the judgment result to the mobile terminal device.

[0031] Program self-destruction step: After receiving the self-destruction command from the background data management system, the main control module inside the box sensing device destroys the internal program.

[0032] Preferably, in the module wake-up step, the corresponding modules of all box sensing devices are woken up via NFC communication;

[0033] In the state switching step, when any of the following nodes are present: wake-up node, packaging box is opened, goods are taken out, communication is made with the nearest base station through the data communication module, location information is obtained by calling the communication operator's interface, and the location information, device identification number, number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out are uploaded to the background data management system.

[0034] When communication returns to normal after an anomaly, the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module is uploaded to the backend data management system through the data communication module.

[0035] Preferably, the data analysis step specifically includes the following steps:

[0036] Step a1: Query the box's backend database registration status through the backend data management system; if it is in logistics, proceed to step a2; if it has been sold, proceed to step a3; if it does not match the backend registration status, it is determined to be a sales anomaly, the source is traced, and a destruction order is issued.

[0037] Step a2: Determine if the following conditions are met: the number of times the box is opened is 0, the number of times the goods are taken out is 0, and the location information is within the error range; if yes, it is considered normal; if no, it is considered a logistics anomaly, and the problem should be traced.

[0038] Step a3: Determine the user type; if it is an individual user, proceed to step a4; if it is a user in a supervised location, proceed to step a5.

[0039] Step a4: Determine if the number of times the box has been opened is equal to 1 and the number of times the goods have been taken out is less than or equal to 1; if yes, it is determined that the product has been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, the product is determined to be a risky product, which may be counterfeit or substandard, the source is traced, and a destruction order is issued.

[0040] Step a5: Determine if the location information is within the error range; if yes, proceed to step a6; if no, determine that it is used in an abnormal location, trace the source, and issue a destruction command.

[0041] Step a6: Determine if the number of times the box has been opened is 1 and the number of times the goods have been taken out is 1; if so, it is determined that the product has been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; otherwise, the product is determined to be a risky product, which may be counterfeit or substandard, and the source is traced and a destruction order is issued.

[0042] Preferably, the anti-counterfeiting detection step specifically includes the following steps:

[0043] Step b1: The anti-counterfeiting module is an electronic tag. Turn on the NFC function of the mobile terminal device, bring the mobile terminal device close to the anti-counterfeiting prompt area where the electronic tag is located, and read the data information stored on the electronic tag.

[0044] Step b2: Send the read data information to the backend data management system via the mobile terminal device;

[0045] Step b3: Determine if the box is registered in the database and the number of times it has been opened and the number of times the goods have been taken out are both zero. If yes, the product is considered genuine, and the result is sent to the mobile terminal device along with the last contact information of the sales store. If no, the product is suspected to be counterfeit, and the manufacturer's contact information is provided, along with the number of times the box has been opened, the number of times the product has been taken out, the last query location information, and the sales store information.

[0046] Preferably, in step b1, a QR code is provided in the anti-counterfeiting prompt area. By opening the scanning software and scanning the QR code, the user is redirected to a download page to read the data information stored on the electronic tag.

[0047] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0048] 1. The product packaging box of the present invention has a cavity that can hold the specified items. By setting a box status sensing device on the box, the number of times the box is opened and the position of the box, as well as whether the product is taken out and the number of times the product is taken out, can be monitored after the items are taken out of the warehouse.

[0049] 2. The management method of the present invention uses a background data management system to compare information uploaded by the box status sensing device with outbound information to determine whether the product packaging box has been opened and used at a designated location, and to count the number of items sold on the market that have been used. This data helps manufacturers to formulate production plans, manage distributors, and combat illegal resale.

[0050] 3. This invention uploads status information to the cloud and stores it on an electronic tag on the box itself, which can effectively prevent criminals from taking out the item and replacing it in the shielded room. Users can check the authenticity of the item without opening the packaging box. At the same time, if the item is replaced in the shielded room, the background control system can also determine that the item has been replaced by data such as the number of times it has been opened and taken out when it receives information from the box status sensing device.

[0051] 4. The box sensing device of this application will record the number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out. When the communication is normal again, the background will still receive the data. At this time, theft and replacement behavior can also be detected based on the abnormal number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out. The device's internal information and local storage are also used to detect theft and replacement behavior.

[0052] 5. This application uses a box-sensing device with an electronic tag corresponding to the packaging box area. Each time the box-sensing device is triggered and the information recorded inside the device changes (number of times the box is opened / number of times the product is taken out), the box-sensing device will rewrite the electronic tag and store this information outside the device. When the electronic tag is scanned by a mobile phone with NFC function, the information in it will be sent to the background data management system through the mobile phone to determine its authenticity. Attached Figure Description

[0053] Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the box sensing device in Example 1;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the product packaging box installation in Example 1;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the box sensing device in Embodiment 2;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the product packaging box installation in Example 2;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the box-type sensing device connection;

[0059] Figure 6 Flowchart for the backend system to process box comparison data;

[0060] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the backend system's processing flow when a user scans an RFID area with their mobile phone.

[0061] The diagram shows:

[0062] Box sensing device 1; Goods 3

[0063] Box 2, Electronic Tag 4

[0064] Cover 201, Photosensitive Sensor 5

[0065] Anti-counterfeiting warning area 202 Pressure sensor 6

[0066] Box lining 203, spring-loaded buttons 7

[0067] Container 204 Clarinet 8 Detailed Implementation

[0068] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the invention in any way. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention. These all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0069] Example 1:

[0070] like Figures 1-7 As shown, this embodiment provides a product packaging box, including: a box body 2 and a box body sensing device 1. The box body sensing device 1 includes an opening detection module, a goods detection module, a positioning module, a data communication module, an anti-counterfeiting module, a power supply module, and a main control module. The opening detection module, goods detection module, positioning module, data communication module, anti-counterfeiting module, and power supply module are all connected to the main control module. The opening detection module is used to detect the opening information of the box body 2, the goods detection module is used to detect the removal information of the goods 3, the positioning module is used to detect the position information of the box body 2, the data communication module is used for data information transmission between the box body 2 and the background data management system, and the anti-counterfeiting module is used to detect the authenticity of the goods 3.

[0071] The box body 2 is provided with a box liner 203, and the box sensing device 1 is disposed on the box liner 203. The positional relationship between the box sensing device 1 and the box liner 203 can be any of the following:

[0072] Method 1: For example Figure 2 As shown, the box sensing device 1 is located at one end of the inner lining 203 of the box along the length of the box 2, and one end of the goods 3 is located on the box sensing device 1.

[0073] Method 2: For example Figure 4 As shown, the box sensing device 1 is located on one side of the inner lining 203 of the box along the width direction of the box body 2, and the middle part of the goods 3 is located on the box sensing device 1.

[0074] The cargo inspection module can be configured in any of the following ways:

[0075] Method 1: For example Figure 1 As shown, pressure sensor 6 is installed on the box sensing device 1 and is connected to the main control module. When the goods 3 are not removed, the goods 3 are placed on pressure sensor 6; when the goods 3 are removed, the goods 3 are removed from pressure sensor 6.

[0076] Method 2: For example Figure 3As shown, it includes a pressure sensor and a spring-loaded button 7. The pressure sensor and the spring-loaded button 7 are installed on the box sensing device 1. The pressure sensor is connected to the main control module. When the goods 3 are not taken out, the spring-loaded button 7 is compressed. When the goods 3 are taken out, the spring-loaded button 7 pops out, and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button 7.

[0077] When the cargo detection module uses mode one, removing cargo 3 will cause the pressure on pressure sensor 6 to decrease or become zero. By recording the number of times the pressure on pressure sensor 6 decreases or becomes zero, the number of times cargo 3 has been removed can be determined. When the cargo detection module uses mode two, removing cargo 3 will cause the spring-loaded button 7 to pop out, reducing the elastic compression force to zero, and the pressure on the pressure sensor will also decrease or become zero. By recording the number of times the pressure on pressure sensor 6 decreases or becomes zero, the number of times cargo 3 has been removed can be determined.

[0078] The anti-counterfeiting module is an electronic tag 4. The electronic tag 4 is used to record and store information data from the detection device in the box 2. An anti-counterfeiting warning area 202 is provided on the box 2, and the electronic tag 4 is placed within this area. The electronic tag 4 is an RFID tag, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, A is the RFID read / write area.

[0079] The box opening detection module can be configured in any of the following ways:

[0080] Method 1: For example Figure 1 As shown, the photosensitive sensor 5 is installed inside the housing 2 and is connected to the main control module. When the housing 2 is not opened, the photosensitive sensor 5 cannot detect light; when the housing 2 is opened, the photosensitive sensor 5 detects light.

[0081] Method 2: For example Figure 3 As shown, the detection circuit consists of a magnet and a clarinet 8. The magnet is placed on the cover 201 of the box 2, and the clarinet 8 is placed on the inner lining 203 of the box 2 inside the housing 204. The detection circuit is connected to the main control module. When the box 2 is not opened, the magnet is located inside the clarinet 8, and the detection circuit is in the conducting state. When the box 2 is opened, the magnet is disengaged from the clarinet 8, and the detection circuit is in the disconnected state.

[0082] Method 3: Includes a spring-loaded button and a pressure sensor. The spring-loaded button is located in the inner wall of the cover 201 of the box 2. The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure change of the spring-loaded button and is connected to the main control module. When the box 2 is not opened, the spring-loaded button is compressed inside the cover 201. When the box 2 is opened, the spring-loaded button pops out from the cover 201, and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button.

[0083] The box opening detection module and the goods detection module are initially in a failed mode. They switch to an active mode after being woken up by the data communication module, and switch back to active mode when a detection condition is triggered. The positioning module performs positioning by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator, and the data communication module performs communication by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator.

[0084] This embodiment also provides a product packaging box management method, which uses the above-mentioned product packaging box and includes the following steps:

[0085] Product placement steps: Place goods 3 into box 2 and close box 2.

[0086] Module wake-up steps: Before the packaging box starts to flow, the corresponding module of the box sensing device 1 is woken up through the data communication module, and the time and cycle for information data to be reported are set.

[0087] The corresponding modules of all box sensing devices 1 are activated via NFC communication.

[0088] State switching steps: When the packaging box starts to flow, the box sensing device 1 periodically switches from low power state to working state and reports relevant data information. After intelligent judgment by the background data management system, it switches back to low power state to end communication.

[0089] During the state switching process, when any of the following nodes are active: wake-up node, packaging box is opened, goods 3 are taken out, communication is established with the nearest base station through the data communication module, location information is obtained by calling the communication operator's interface, and the location information, device identification number, number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out are uploaded to the background data management system.

[0090] When communication returns to normal after an anomaly, the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module is uploaded to the backend data management system through the data communication module.

[0091] Data analysis steps: When the back-end data management system receives relevant data information reported by the box sensing device 1 or the mobile terminal device, it analyzes the data information through the back-end data management system to find the node where the problem occurred.

[0092] The data analysis process specifically includes the following steps:

[0093] Step a1: Query the registration status of the box 2 in the backend database through the backend data management system; if it is in logistics, proceed to step a2; if it has been sold, proceed to step a3; if it does not match the backend registration status, it is determined to be a sales anomaly, trace the source, and issue a destruction order.

[0094] Step a2: Determine if the following conditions are met: the number of times the box is opened is 0, the number of times item 3 is taken out is 0, and the location information is within the error range; if yes, it is considered normal; if no, it is considered a logistics anomaly, and the problem should be traced.

[0095] Step a3: Determine the user type; if it is an individual user, proceed to step a4; if it is a user in a supervised location, proceed to step a5.

[0096] Step a4: Determine if the number of times the box has been opened is equal to 1 and the number of times item 3 has been taken out is less than or equal to 1; if yes, it is determined that the product has been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, the product is determined to be a risky product, which may be counterfeit or substandard, the source is traced, and a destruction order is issued.

[0097] Step a5: Determine if the location information is within the error range; if yes, proceed to step a6; if no, determine that it is used in an abnormal location, trace the source, and issue a destruction command.

[0098] Step a6: Determine if the number of times the box has been opened is 1 and the number of times item 3 has been taken out is 1; if so, it is determined that the product has been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; otherwise, the product is determined to be a risky product, which may be counterfeit or substandard, and the source is traced and a destruction order is issued.

[0099] The product packaging box management method in this embodiment also includes the following steps:

[0100] Anti-counterfeiting detection steps: The mobile terminal device reads the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module on box 2 and sends the read data information to the background data management system. The background data management system compares and analyzes the data information with the background database and feeds back the judgment result to the mobile terminal device.

[0101] The anti-counterfeiting detection process specifically includes the following steps:

[0102] Step b1: The anti-counterfeiting module is electronic tag 4. Turn on the NFC function of the mobile terminal device and bring the mobile terminal device close to the anti-counterfeiting prompt area 3 where the electronic tag 4 is located to read the data information stored on the electronic tag 4. The anti-counterfeiting prompt area 3 can be set with a QR code. Open the scanning software and scan the QR code to jump to the download page to read the data information stored on the electronic tag 4.

[0103] Step b2: Send the read data information to the backend data management system via the mobile terminal device;

[0104] Step b3: Determine if the following conditions are met: the database registration status of box 2 is 0, the number of times the box has been opened is 0, and the number of times goods 3 have been taken out is 0. If yes, the product is determined to be genuine, and the result is sent to the mobile terminal device along with the last sales store contact information. If no, the product is determined to be suspected of being counterfeit, and the manufacturer's contact information is provided, along with the number of times the box has been opened, the number of times the product has been taken out, the last query location information, and the sales store information.

[0105] Program self-destruction steps: After receiving the self-destruction command from the background data management system, the main control module inside the box sensing device 1 destroys the internal program.

[0106] Example 2:

[0107] Those skilled in the art can understand this embodiment as a more specific description of Embodiment 1.

[0108] This embodiment provides a novel product packaging box and management system. The packaging box can obtain its status information in a timely manner. It includes a box body 2 and a box body sensing device 1. The box body sensing device 1 includes an opening detection module, a goods detection module, a positioning module, a data communication module, an anti-counterfeiting module, a power supply module, and a main control module. The opening detection module, goods detection module, positioning module, data communication module, anti-counterfeiting module, and power supply module are all connected to the main control module. The opening detection module detects the opening information of the box body 2, the goods detection module detects the removal information of the goods 3, the positioning module detects the position information of the box body 2, and the data communication module is used for data transmission between the box body 2 and the background data management system.

[0109] Application scenario: Packaging boxes made of non-metallic materials. The packaging box contains a box status sensing device. In this solution, the box status sensing device has two states: a low-power state and an active state.

[0110] The so-called low-power state refers to the box status sensing device maintaining its operation with a very low power current in standby mode, which can be measured to be around 1 microamp. In this state, most sensors and components are not working, and there is a management system for this low power consumption. During production, the box status sensing device is directly placed in the packaging box, and at this time it is in a low-power state. All triggering methods, such as photosensitive sensors, cargo detection sensors, and internal timers, are disabled. It is not until the product has been installed and is ready to be shipped that it is remotely woken up using NFC communication. At this time, the triggering methods of the box status sensing device start to operate normally, and it has the possibility of switching to the working state.

[0111] Many IoT devices currently face a pain point: to address standby and power consumption issues, they are typically designed with physical power-off mechanisms like switches. However, this means that during production, IoT devices need to be manually activated at the end of the manufacturing process, making them unsuitable for integrated production lines. In this solution, the packaging boxes are pre-produced, and the box status sensing device is placed inside in low-power mode beforehand. The box can then be stored in the warehouse, ready to be activated remotely when the product is ready for shipment.

[0112] The so-called working status refers to detecting the box information and communicating and uploading the box information to the cloud, and then transmitting it from the cloud to the back-end data management system for data comparison. At the same time, if the box information changes, such as the number of times the box has been opened or the number of times items have been taken out, the box status sensing device will write this number into an electronic tag located inside the box.

[0113] I. This device has the following functions:

[0114] 1. Box opening detection, implemented as follows: This includes, but is not limited to, using a photosensitive sensor to detect changes in light when the box lid is opened, inserting a magnet into the inner wall of the box lid in conjunction with a clarinet to detect circuit continuity, or placing a physical button on the lid that pops out when the lid is opened, indicating the box has been opened. This serves as the trigger condition for the box status sensing device to switch from low-power to active state.

[0115] 2. Goods removal and inspection are carried out by means of a physical button on the box wall.

[0116] The above-described setup operates on a passive, mechanical triggering principle, which activates the internal circuitry of the device. The reed switch operates similarly. Similarly, the photosensitive sensor's power consumption increases with stronger light, but is negligible when inside a sealed package. These triggering methods prioritize low power consumption for the overall power solution. Their key feature is that they require minimal additional power to maintain operation under normal conditions, while accurately determining the transition from standby to operational status. This serves as the trigger condition for the package's status sensing device to switch from low-power to operational mode.

[0117] 3. Positioning: The positioning function is implemented by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator. GPS is not used mainly because GPS cannot provide indoor positioning and has high power consumption.

[0118] 4. Data recording and anti-counterfeiting: Data recording consists of two parts:

[0119] (1) Internal information of the device and cloud storage. The box status sensing device is programmed with the identifiable features of the goods at the time of manufacture. During its use, as the box opening detection and the goods removal detection are triggered continuously, the microcontroller inside the box status sensing device stores the number of times the box is opened and the number of times it is removed, and uploads it to the server terminal for processing when the data communication module is working.

[0120] (2) Internal Device Information and Local Storage. The box status sensing device has an electronic tag corresponding to the packaging box area. Each time the box status sensing device is triggered and the information recorded internally changes (number of times the box has been opened / number of times the product has been removed), the box status sensing device will rewrite this electronic tag and store this information externally. When this electronic tag is scanned by an NFC-enabled mobile phone, the information will be sent to the backend data management system to determine its authenticity.

[0121] 5. Communication: The communication function consists of two parts:

[0122] (1) Timed Reporting. This function is used to monitor the location information of goods during transit. Before transportation begins, the internal timing function of the device is remotely activated via communication methods such as NFC. (For specific implementation, refer to wireless charging technology.) For example, the location is reported once every 12 hours, once every 24 hours, and after 15 days, the logistics ends. These reported location information points are compared with the logistics information of the goods in the background database. It serves as the trigger condition for the box status sensing device to switch from low power consumption to working state. Furthermore, it serves as the low power consumption mode for the box status sensing device to switch from the storage state to the low power consumption mode for normal operation of the triggering mechanism.

[0123] (2) Triggering reporting. That is, the box opening detection is triggered / the goods removal detection is triggered.

[0124] (3) Passive Query. There will be a prominent sign or prompt on the outside of the packaging box that allows users to verify the authenticity using their mobile phones. By enabling the NFC function, opening the app / mini-program, and bringing the phone close to the location, the user's mobile phone can read the locally stored electronic tag data mentioned in the above solution and send it to the backend database. After the database judges this information, it will produce a result, which the user can then see on the app / mini-program page.

[0125] 6. Self-destruct function: After receiving a self-destruct command from the background data management system, the microcontroller inside the box status sensing device will destroy the internal program to prevent secondary use.

[0126] II. Back-end Data Management System

[0127] The so-called back-end data management system can query all product data from production to the sales terminal, that is, compare the data uploaded by the new product packaging box. The functional steps are as follows:

[0128] 1. Logistics Monitoring: When products are shipped out of the factory, all box status sensing devices are activated via NFC communication. A wake-up period is set during this process. Upon reaching the wake-up point, the communication module of each box status sensing device begins communicating with the nearest base station. It then obtains the location by calling the operator's interface and uploads the location information, its device identification number, number of box openings, and number of product removals to the backend data management system. The backend data management system then compares the location information with the logistics information. If the error exceeds a set range, or if either the number of box openings or the number of product removals is not zero, a transportation anomaly event is defined.

[0129] 2. Monitoring of Product Inventory, Private Resale, and Usage Locations: When the packaging box is opened, the photosensitive sensor detects light, activating the box status sensing device. This device transitions from a low-power state to an active state, and the communication module begins communicating with the nearest base station. It then uses the operator's interface to determine the location and uploads the location information, the device's identification number, the number of times the box has been opened, and the number of times the product has been removed to the backend data management system. The system then compares the device identification number with its status in the database (e.g., sold, unsold, sold to an individual, sold to a whitelisted location). If there is no sales record, an abnormal sales event is defined and traced. If it is a whitelisted location, the system checks if the location information in the system matches the uploaded location information within a set range. If the error exceeds the set range, an abnormal location usage is defined, and the location is traced to achieve effective site monitoring. If the purchase is made by a private user, location verification is not performed here. Under normal usage: if the last tracking location information of the device identification number is found to be correct, the box has been opened 1 time, and the product has been removed 1 time, then the remaining inventory on the market will decrease by 1, thus achieving the effect of statistical analysis of product inventory on the market. At this point, the backend data management system will issue a destruction command, and the box status sensing device will lose its ability to report information. Simultaneously, the backend data management system will define the information under that device identification number as a used event.

[0130] 3. Theft and Replacement Monitoring: When the packaging box is not properly opened, the photosensitive sensor does not detect light, thus the first triggering scheme fails. However, the goods removal detection end, upon detecting that goods have been removed, activates the box status sensing device. The box status sensing device switches from a low-power state to an active state, and the communication module begins communicating with the nearest base station. It then obtains the location by calling the operator's interface and uploads the location information, the device identification number, the number of times the box has been opened, and the number of times the product has been removed to the backend data management system. At this point, the management system defines a theft or replacement event as a result of 0 box openings but 1 or more product removals.

[0131] In special cases, if criminals exchange goods in a shielded room, the backend data management system will not receive the data due to signal blockage. However, the box status sensing device will record the number of times the box was opened and the number of times the product was removed. When communication is restored later, the backend will still receive the data. At this time, the theft and exchange can be detected based on the abnormal number of box openings and product removals.

[0132] 4. Anti-counterfeiting verification: A prominent sign or prompt will be displayed on the outside of the packaging box, indicating that users can verify authenticity using their mobile phones. By enabling NFC, opening the app / mini-program, and bringing the phone close to this location, the user's phone can read the locally stored electronic tag data mentioned above and send it to the backend database. The database will then analyze this information and generate a result, which the user can then view on the app / mini-program page.

[0133] Example 3:

[0134] Those skilled in the art can understand this embodiment as a more specific description of Embodiment 1.

[0135] like Figures 1-7 As shown, this embodiment proposes a novel product packaging box, which consists of two box bodies, one box body sensing device, and an RFID tag. The two box body sensing devices are installed below the blister protective shell. The box body sensing device has functions including box opening detection, goods removal detection, positioning, data recording and anti-counterfeiting, communication, and self-destruction.

[0136] Box opening detection function:

[0137] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the box opening detection module is a photosensitive sensor 5. The box opening detection function is implemented as follows: it is automatically awakened when the lid 201 is opened. The trigger condition for box opening detection is that the box is dark when it is closed, and the light inside the box changes when it is opened. The goods status detection module is a pressure sensor. When the microcontroller inside the box sensing device 1 detects the change in electrical signal, the box sensing device 1 switches from low power mode to working mode. The box sensing device 1 is installed inside the inner lining 203 of the box body 2. Both ends of the inner lining 203 are provided with support columns for supporting the goods 3. The support column is a rectangular column with a groove. The groove is used to place one end of the goods 3. The photosensitive sensor and the pressure sensor 6 are set on one of the support columns, and the pressure sensor is set in the groove.

[0138] Cargo inspection function;

[0139] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the box opening detection module is a reed switch 8, with a magnetic sheet embedded in the box lid corresponding to the reed switch position. After the box lid is displaced, the state of the reed switch 8 changes. The microcontroller inside the box sensing device 1 detects the change in electrical signal, and the box sensing device 1 switches from low-power mode to working mode. The cargo status detection module is a normally closed trigger button (which can be a spring-loaded button 7). The microcontroller inside the box sensing device 1 detects the change in electrical signal, and the box sensing device 1 switches from low-power mode to working mode. The box sensing device 1 is installed inside the inner lining 203 of the box body 2. The inner lining 203 has support columns on both sides of the cargo 3 to support the cargo 3. The support columns are rectangular columns with an arc-shaped support structure. The arc-shaped support structure supports the cargo 3. The reed switch 8 and the normally closed trigger button are set on one of the support columns, and the normally closed trigger button is set on the support surface of the arc-shaped support structure.

[0140] Data recording function:

[0141] Each time the box sensing device 1 switches from low-power mode to working mode, the microcontroller inside the box sensing device 1 records the number of changes in the sensor electrical signals for the two functions mentioned above as statistics for the number of times the box is opened and the number of times goods are taken out. If these two counts do change, indicating that the internal counter of the microcontroller has been activated, then the box sensing device 1 will write the changed numbers into the RFID tag through the built-in RFID reader.

[0142] Location tracking, communication functions, and self-destruct function:

[0143] When the box sensing device 1 is in working mode, its internal data communication module—NB-IoT—attempts to search for a network and communicate with a base station. It then calls the base station operator's network interface and calculates the mobile terminal's location information by measuring parameters such as signal propagation delay and signal strength between the mobile terminal and the base station. The resulting location information, along with the goods identification information, number of times the box was opened, and number of times goods were removed, are then uploaded to the backend data management system. After reaching its conclusion, the backend data management system issues a self-destruct command, along with the location information and query results, to the box sensing device 1. The microcontroller inside the box sensing device 1 executes the self-destruct procedure and simultaneously writes the results, including the number of times the box was opened, the number of times goods were removed, the final location information, and the query results at that time, to the RFID tag.

[0144] Anti-counterfeiting features:

[0145] There is an anti-counterfeiting warning area 202 on the surface of box 2. Customers can use an NFC-enabled mobile phone with an app to scan this area. The phone will read the product identification information inside the RFID tag, including the number of times the box has been opened and the number of times the product has been removed, and will also use the phone's built-in location function to upload the location information. After comparing the information, the backend data management system will send the authenticity result to the mobile phone, and the customer can then check the result. If the RFID tag on the box has been overwritten with destruction information, the result will be available immediately.

[0146] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment proposes a method for managing packaging boxes, including the following steps:

[0147] Step 1: Place the product inside the new product packaging box and close it to ensure the body sensing device is in a non-light-sensitive state.

[0148] Step 2: Use a high-power reader to activate the body sensing device inside the product packaging box via near-field remote communication, and set the time and cycle for periodic reporting.

[0149] Step three: As the packaging boxes begin to move, the box-sensing device periodically switches from a low-power state to an active state to report relevant data. After intelligent judgment by the background data management system, it switches back to a low-power state to end communication. This enables rapid identification of a specific node in the logistics process when an anomaly occurs.

[0150] Step four: When the back-end data management system receives relevant data reported by the body sensing device or mobile phone, it can accurately analyze how much product has been used in the market, and whether there are any issues such as cross-selling, reselling, or use in non-designated locations during the entire sales process. It can also quickly find the problematic nodes and complete the supervision of the entire product lifecycle.

[0151] The container cavity of the box of the present invention can hold the specified items. By setting the box status sensing device on the box, it is possible to monitor the number of times the packaging box is opened and the position of the box, as well as whether the product has been taken out, after the items are taken out of the warehouse.

[0152] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0153] Specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the essence of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

Claims

1. A product packaging box, characterized in that, include: The box body (2) and the box body sensing device (1) include an opening detection module, a goods detection module, a positioning module, a data communication module, an anti-counterfeiting module and a main control module; The box opening detection module, the goods detection module, the positioning module, the data communication module, and the anti-counterfeiting module are all connected to the main control module; The box opening detection module is used to detect the box opening information of the box (2), the goods detection module is used to detect the goods (3) taking out information, the positioning module is used to detect the position information of the box (2), the data communication module is used for data information transmission between the box (2) and the background data management system; the anti-counterfeiting module is used to detect the authenticity of the goods (3). The initial mode of the box opening detection module and the goods detection module is the failure mode. After being woken up by the data communication module, they switch from the failure mode to the effective mode. When the detection condition is triggered, they switch from the effective mode to the working mode. The positioning module performs positioning by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator, and the data communication module performs communication by accessing the service interface of the telecommunications operator. Before the packaging boxes begin to circulate, the corresponding module of the box sensing device is activated through the data communication module. When the packaging boxes begin to circulate, the box sensing device periodically switches from a low-power state to a working state and reports relevant data information. The relevant data information is uploaded to the cloud and stored on the electronic tag of the box itself. After intelligent judgment by the background data management system, it switches back to a low-power state and ends the communication. The intelligent judgment of the background data management system includes: Step a1: Query the registration status of the box (2) in the background database through the background data management system; if it is in the logistics, proceed to step a2; if it has been sold, proceed to step a3; if it does not match the background registration status, it is determined to be a sales abnormality, trace the source, and issue a destruction instruction. Step a2: Determine if the following conditions are met: the number of times the box is opened is 0, the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is 0, and the location information is within the error range; if yes, it is considered normal; if no, it is considered abnormal logistics and the problem is traced. Step a3: Determine the user type; if it is an individual user, proceed to step a4; if it is a user in a supervised location, proceed to step a5. Step a4: Determine if the number of times the box is opened is equal to 1 and the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is less than or equal to 1; if yes, it is determined that the goods have been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, it is determined that the product is a risky product and there is a possibility of counterfeiting, so traceability is carried out and a destruction order is issued. Step a5: Determine if the location information is within the error range; if yes, proceed to step a6; if no, determine that it is used in an abnormal location, trace the source, and issue a destruction command. Step a6: Determine if the number of times the box is opened is equal to 1 and the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is equal to 1; if yes, it is determined that the goods have been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, it is determined that the product is a risky product and there is a possibility of counterfeiting, so traceability is carried out and a destruction order is issued.

2. The product packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a power module, which is connected to the main control module.

3. The product packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box opening detection module can be configured in any of the following ways: Method 1: A photosensitive sensor is used. The photosensitive sensor is installed inside the housing (2) and is connected to the main control module. When the housing (2) is not opened, the photosensitive sensor cannot detect light. When the housing (2) is opened, the photosensitive sensor detects light. Method 2: A detection circuit consisting of a magnet and a clarinet (8). The magnet is placed on the cover (201) of the box (2), and the clarinet (8) is placed on the inner lining (203) of the box (2) inside the container (204). The detection circuit is connected to the main control module. When the box (2) is not opened, the magnet is located inside the clarinet (8), and the detection circuit is in a conducting state. When the box (2) is opened, the magnet is disengaged from the clarinet (8), and the detection circuit is in a disconnected state. Method 3: Includes a spring-loaded button and a pressure sensor. The spring-loaded button is mounted on the cover (201) of the box (2). The pressure sensor is used to detect the pressure change of the spring-loaded button and is connected to the main control module. When the box (2) is not opened, the spring-loaded button is compressed inside the cover (201). When the box (2) is opened, the spring-loaded button pops out from the cover (201), and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button. And / or, the cargo detection module adopts any of the following configuration methods: Method 1: A pressure sensor is used. The pressure sensor is installed on the box sensing device (1) and is connected to the main control module. When the goods (3) are not taken out, the goods (3) are placed on the pressure sensor. When the goods (3) are taken out, the goods (3) are removed from the pressure sensor. Method 2: Includes a pressure sensor and a spring-loaded button. The pressure sensor and the spring-loaded button are set on the box sensing device (1). The pressure sensor is connected to the main control module. When the goods (3) are not taken out, the spring-loaded button is compressed. When the goods (3) are taken out, the spring-loaded button pops out, and the pressure sensor detects the pressure change at the position of the spring-loaded button.

4. The product packaging box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (2) is provided with a box inner lining (203), and the box sensing device (1) is disposed on the box inner lining (203). The positional relationship between the box sensing device (1) and the box inner lining (203) is any one of the following: Method 1: The box sensing device (1) is located at one end of the inner lining (203) of the box along the length of the box (2), and one end of the goods (3) is located on the box sensing device (1); Method 2: The box sensing device (1) is located on one side of the inner lining (203) of the box along the width direction of the box (2), and the middle part of the goods (3) is located on the box sensing device (1); And / or, the anti-counterfeiting module is an electronic tag (4), which is used to record and store information data of the detection device of the box (2); And / or, the box body (2) is provided with an anti-counterfeiting prompt area (202), and the electronic tag (4) is set in the anti-counterfeiting prompt area (202).

5. A method for managing product packaging boxes, characterized in that, The product packaging box according to any one of claims 1 to 4 includes the following steps: Product placement steps: Place the goods (3) into the box (2) and close the box (2); Module wake-up steps: Before the packaging box starts to flow, the corresponding module of the box sensing device (1) is woken up through the data communication module, and the time and period for information data to be reported are set. State switching steps: When the packaging box starts to flow, the box sensing device (1) periodically switches from low power state to working state and reports relevant data information. After intelligent judgment by the background data management system, it switches back to low power state to end communication. Data analysis steps: When the background data management system receives relevant data information reported by the box sensing device (1) or the mobile terminal device, it analyzes the data information through the background data management system to find the node where the problem occurred.

6. The product packaging box management method according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Anti-counterfeiting detection steps: Read the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module on the box (2) through the mobile terminal device, and send the read data information to the background data management system. The background data management system compares and analyzes the data information with the background database and feeds back the judgment result to the mobile terminal device. Self-destruction procedure: After receiving the self-destruction instruction from the background data management system, the main control module inside the box sensing device (1) destroys the internal program.

7. The product packaging box management method according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the module wake-up step, the corresponding modules of all box sensing devices (1) are woken up through NFC communication; In the state switching step, when any of the following nodes are present: wake-up node, packaging box is opened, goods (3) are taken out, communication is made with the nearest base station through the data communication module, location information is obtained by calling the interface of the communication operator, and the location information, device identification number, number of times the box is opened and the number of times the product is taken out are uploaded to the background data management system. When communication returns to normal after an anomaly, the data information stored in the anti-counterfeiting module is uploaded to the backend data management system through the data communication module.

8. The product packaging box management method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The data analysis steps specifically include the following steps: Step a1: Query the registration status of the box (2) in the background database through the background data management system; if it is in the logistics, proceed to step a2; if it has been sold, proceed to step a3; if it does not match the background registration status, it is determined to be a sales abnormality, trace the source, and issue a destruction instruction. Step a2: Determine if the following conditions are met: the number of times the box is opened is 0, the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is 0, and the location information is within the error range; if yes, it is considered normal; if no, it is considered abnormal logistics and the problem is traced. Step a3: Determine the user type; if it is an individual user, proceed to step a4; if it is a user in a supervised location, proceed to step a5. Step a4: Determine if the number of times the box is opened is equal to 1 and the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is less than or equal to 1; if yes, it is determined that the goods have been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, it is determined that the product is a risky product and there is a possibility of counterfeiting, so traceability is carried out and a destruction order is issued. Step a5: Determine if the location information is within the error range; if yes, proceed to step a6; if no, determine that it is used in an abnormal location, trace the source, and issue a destruction command. Step a6: Determine if the number of times the box is opened is equal to 1 and the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is equal to 1; If yes, it is determined that the product has already been sold on the market, the inventory data is reduced by 1, and a destruction order is issued; if no, the product is determined to be a risky product, possibly counterfeit or substandard, and its origin is traced, and a destruction order is issued.

9. The product packaging box management method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-counterfeiting detection steps specifically include the following steps: Step b1: The anti-counterfeiting module is an electronic tag (4). Turn on the NFC function of the mobile terminal device, bring the mobile terminal device close to the anti-counterfeiting prompt area (202) where the electronic tag (4) is located, and read the data information stored on the electronic tag (4); Step b2: Send the read data information to the backend data management system via the mobile terminal device; Step b3: Determine if the following conditions are met: the box (2) is registered in the database and the number of times the box is opened is 0, and the number of times the goods (3) are taken out is 0. If the condition is met, the product is determined to be genuine, and the result is sent to the mobile terminal device along with the last contact information of the sales store. If the condition is not met, the product is determined to be counterfeit, and the manufacturer's contact information is provided, along with the number of times the box is opened, the number of times the product is taken out, the last query location information, and the sales store information.

10. The product packaging box management method according to claim 9, characterized in that, In step b1, a QR code is set in the anti-counterfeiting prompt area (202). Open the scanning software, scan the QR code to jump to the download page and read the data information stored on the electronic tag (4).

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