Express item monitoring and tracking system

Abstract

The invention provides an express item tracking and monitoring system, the system is realized based on an express item tracking and monitoring device and an express system cloud, the express item tracking and monitoring device comprises a camera module, a real-time position information positioning module, a temperature and humidity sensor module, an ambient light intensity sensor module, a GSM module, a WIFI module and a main chip module, a battery power supply module; the express system cloud is a logistics inquiry system of an express company, and the client can inquire the real-time condition of an article in a computer or a mobile device according to an express number. The system can feed back the real-time image video information, the surrounding environment information and the position information of the article in the express delivery process to the cloud end of the express delivery system and the user in real time. When an express item is disassembled and exchanged, and encounters fire, rain and flood, alarm prompt information is fed back to the cloud end of the express system and a recipient at the first time, so that follow-up tracing is facilitated. And real-time tracking and monitoring are realized, so that express items can reach recipients more safely and effectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of video monitoring, and in particular relates to a monitoring and tracking system for express items. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce and transportation and logistics industries, postal express delivery has gradually become the main way for people to purchase goods.

[0003] When sending valuable items by express delivery, since the items are relatively expensive, both the sender and the recipient are very interested in knowing the real-time status of the items during the express delivery.

[0004] Currently, there are mainly two ways to solve the problem of real-time tracking of important items when sending them by express delivery.

[0005] The first method is for the courier company to use the ID (barcode, QR code, etc.) on the package to record the courier stations the package has passed through, and then estimate the location of the item. However, this method can only be effectively tracked if the package is not lost between two courier stations. And when there is a problem with the ID scanning of the package, this method will no longer be effective.

[0006] The second method is for the sender to place a module with the function of sending location information in the package. Although this method solves the above problems, it can only track the location information of the express package, but it cannot know whether the items in the package are intact, damaged, or replaced during the express delivery. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of this application is: this system can track the location information of express items in real time and obtain real-time video information of express items by using camera module, real-time location information module with Beijing Ingenic Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Ingenic) T41 model main chip module, temperature and humidity sensor module, light intensity sensor module, GSM module and wifi module technology. Through the light intensity sensor module and temperature and humidity sensor module, it can be obtained whether the express items are artificially opened during the delivery and encounter fire and rain problems, which can effectively ensure the safety of express items.

[0008] Specifically, the present invention provides a courier item monitoring and tracking system, the system comprising: a courier item tracking and monitoring device, a courier system cloud and a client, and implemented based on the courier item tracking and monitoring device and the courier system cloud;

[0009] The express item tracking and monitoring device includes a camera module, a real-time location information positioning module, a temperature and humidity sensor module, an ambient light intensity sensor module, a GSM module, a WIFI module, a main chip module, and a battery power supply module;

[0010] The express delivery system cloud is a logistics query system of the express delivery company. Users can query the real-time status of items on a computer or mobile device based on the express delivery order number through the express delivery system cloud on the client side;

[0011] The camera module is electrically connected to the main chip module and is used to take clear photos and videos of the express items during transportation;

[0012] The real-time location information module is electrically connected to the main chip module and is used to feed back current location information to the main chip module according to the latitude and longitude information;

[0013] The temperature and humidity sensor module can collect temperature and humidity information around the express items and transmit it to the main chip module through electrical connection;

[0014] The ambient light intensity sensor module can collect ambient light intensity information around the express items in real time and transmit it to the main chip module through electrical connection;

[0015] The GSM module is connected to the main chip module through an electrical connection, and is used to send the video and picture information of the express items, and the temperature and humidity information around the express items to the express system cloud, so as to facilitate user query;

[0016] The GSM module can obtain real-time time information and query instruction information from the express system cloud, and transmit this information to the main chip module;

[0017] The WIFI module is electrically connected to the main chip module. When the courier receives and places the express items, it communicates with the receiving terminal to set the information of the express item tracking and monitoring device before delivery, including item information entry, sender and recipient user information entry, and item camera calibration information;

[0018] The battery power module provides power to the entire express tracking and monitoring device, and is equipped with a power indicator light to facilitate the courier staff to judge the power status of the device;

[0019] The main chip module chip adopts an intelligent video chip, including built-in 1Gb DDR memory, a dual-core CPU main frequency of 1.0Ghz, 500W resolution real-time encoding, with ADC, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, SDIO interface and multiple GPIO pins, which can meet the electrical connection of camera video information processing, battery power information collection, real-time location information positioning module, temperature and humidity sensor module, ambient light intensity sensor module, GSM module, and WIFI module.

[0020] The main chip module makes a judgment when receiving the time information from the GSM module. If it is the hourly time, the main chip module turns on the camera module to shoot a 1-minute video of the express item status. The main chip module completes the following at the hourly time:

[0021] Read battery power information in real time.

[0022] The location information is read in real time through the location information positioning module.

[0023] The temperature and humidity sensor module reads the temperature and humidity information around the object in real time.

[0024] The ambient light intensity sensor module reads the light intensity information around the object.

[0025] The above information will be uploaded to the express delivery system cloud, and users can log in to the e-commerce application software through computers and mobile devices to view the real-time status of items during that period.

[0026] During other time periods, the main chip module is not in operation to save battery power.

[0027] In the system, when the express items are on the way, when the user wants to check the express items in real time at any time, the user can enter the express query system through a computer or mobile device to the express system cloud, and the express system cloud then sends instructions to the GSM module of the express item tracking and monitoring device, and the GSM module sends instructions to the main chip module, and the main chip module turns on the camera module to shoot the express items, reads the location information in real time through the location information positioning module, reads the temperature and humidity information around the items in real time through the temperature and humidity sensor module, and reads the light intensity information around the items through the ambient light intensity sensor module. The user can check the status of the express items in real time on the computer or mobile device, thereby realizing real-time tracking and monitoring of the express items.

[0028] In the system, when the express items are manually opened during the express delivery, the light around the express items will change, and the ambient light intensity sensor module will trigger an interrupt signal to the main chip module. The main chip module can turn on the camera module to record the video and simultaneously send the real-time location information to the location information of the positioning module. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module is uploaded to the express system cloud through the GSM module. The express system cloud can notify the express company and the user to issue an alarm prompt.

[0029] In the system, when the express items encounter fire, rain or fall into water during delivery, the temperature and humidity sensor module will collect the temperature and humidity information alarm threshold around the express items, and the temperature and humidity sensor module will trigger an interrupt to the main chip module. The main chip module can turn on the camera module to record the video and synchronously locate the location information of the real-time location information module. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module is uploaded to the express system cloud through the GSM module, and the express system cloud notifies the express company and the user to issue an alarm prompt.

[0030] The ambient temperature threshold is a temperature greater than 60 degrees Celsius, and the humidity information alarm threshold is a humidity greater than 80%.

[0031] The battery power supply module is a rechargeable lithium battery.

[0032] The main chip module uses the Ingenic T41 chip.

[0033] Therefore, the advantages of the present application are: the express item tracking and monitoring system can feed back the real-time image and video information of the items on the way, the information about the environment around the items, and the location information to the express system cloud and the recipient in real time. In addition, when the express items are opened, replaced, or encounter fire, rain, floods, etc., the alarm prompt information can be fed back to the express system cloud and the recipient in the first time to facilitate subsequent tracing. In summary, the express item tracking and monitoring system provided by the present invention can realize real-time tracking and monitoring of express items, so that important express items can reach the recipient more safely and effectively. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, constitute a part of this application, and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the express item tracking and monitoring workflow in the present application system.

[0036] Figure 2 It is a functional block diagram of the express item tracking and monitoring device in the system of this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to more clearly understand the technical content and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is now further described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Icons: 100-express item tracking and monitoring equipment; 200-express system cloud; 300-client, such as a computer or mobile device; 101-main chip module; 102-GSM module; 103-WIFI module; 104-temperature and humidity sensor module; 105-ambient light intensity sensor module; 106-battery power supply module; 107-camera module; 108-real-time location information module.

[0039] The embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the patent of the present invention, and are therefore only used as examples and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the patent of the present invention.

[0040] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the present invention provides a courier item tracking and monitoring system, which includes a courier item tracking and monitoring device 100, a courier system cloud 200 and a client 300, and is implemented at least based on the courier item tracking and monitoring device 100 and the courier system cloud 200. The courier item tracking and monitoring device 100 includes a camera module 107, a real-time location information positioning module 108, a temperature and humidity sensor module 104, an ambient light intensity sensor module 105, a GSM module 102, a WIFI module 103, a main chip module 101, and a battery power supply module 106; the courier system cloud 200 is a logistics query system of the courier company, and the recipient's client 300 can query the real-time status of the item on a computer or mobile device according to the courier number.

[0041] The camera module 107 can take clear photos and videos of the express items even in very dark conditions, and is electrically connected to the main chip module;

[0042] The real-time location information module 108 is electrically connected to the main chip module 101 and can feed back the current location information to the main chip module 104 according to the latitude and longitude information;

[0043] The temperature and humidity sensor module 104 can collect the temperature and humidity information around the express items and transmit it to the main chip module 104 through electrical connection;

[0044] The ambient light intensity sensor module 105 can collect ambient light intensity information around the express item in real time and transmit it to the main chip module 101 through electrical connection;

[0045] The GSM module 102 is electrically connected to the main chip module 101, and can send the video and picture information of the express items, and the temperature and humidity information around the express items to the express system cloud 200, so that the recipient can query through the recipient client 300;

[0046] The GSM module 102 can obtain real-time time information and query instruction information from the express system cloud 200, and transmit this information to the main chip module 101;

[0047] The WIFI module 103 is electrically connected to the main chip module 101. When the courier receives and places the courier items, it communicates with the receiving terminal to set the information of the courier item tracking and monitoring device 100 before delivery, such as item information entry, sender and recipient information entry, and item camera calibration;

[0048] The battery power module 106 is a rechargeable lithium battery module, which provides power to the entire express tracking monitoring device 100 and has a power indicator light to facilitate the courier staff to judge the power status of the device;

[0049] The main chip module chip 100 is a Junzheng T41 chip, which is a smart video chip produced by Junzheng, with built-in 1Gb DDR memory, dual-core CPU main frequency reaching 1.0Ghz, 500W resolution real-time encoding, with ADC, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, SDIO and other interfaces and rich GPIO pins, which can fully meet the camera video information processing, battery power module 106 power information collection, real-time position information positioning module 108, temperature and humidity sensor module 104, ambient light intensity sensor module 105, GSM module 102, WIFI module 103 electrical connection;

[0050] When the main chip module 101 receives the time information from the GSM module 102, it makes a judgment. If it is the hour, it turns on the camera module 107 to shoot a 1-minute video information of the express item status, and reads the power information of the battery power supply module 106 in real time during the time period, reads the location information in real time through the location information positioning module 108, reads the temperature and humidity information around the item in real time through the temperature and humidity sensor module 104, reads the light intensity information around the item through the ambient light intensity sensor module 105, and uploads the above information to the express system cloud 200. The recipient can log in to the e-commerce application software through the recipient client 300 such as a computer and a mobile device to view the real-time status of the item during this period. The main chip module 101 is not working during other time periods unless the GSM module 102 receives other instructions from the express system cloud 200, which can save battery power.

[0051] When the express items are on the way, if the recipient wants to check the express items in real time at any time, he can send instructions to the express system cloud 200 through the recipient client 300 computer or mobile device, and the express system cloud 200 will send instructions to the GSM module 102 of the express item tracking and monitoring device 100. The GSM module 102 sends instructions to the main chip module 101, and the main chip module 101 turns on the camera module 107 to shoot the express items. The location information is read in real time through the location information positioning module 108, the temperature and humidity sensor module 104 reads the temperature and humidity information around the items in real time, and the ambient light intensity sensor module 105 reads the light intensity information around the items. The recipient can check the status of the express items in real time on the recipient client 300 computer or mobile device, so as to track and monitor the express items in real time.

[0052] When express items are manually opened during delivery, the light around the express items will change, and the ambient light intensity sensor module 105 will send a command to the main chip module 101. The main chip module 101 can turn on the camera module 107 to record the video, and simultaneously send the real-time location information to the location information of the positioning module 108. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module 104 is uploaded to the express system cloud 200 through the GSM module 102. The express system cloud 200 can notify the express company and the recipient to issue an alarm prompt.

[0053] When the express items encounter fire, rain or fall into water during delivery, the temperature and humidity sensor module collects the temperature around the express items (such as the temperature is greater than 60 degrees Celsius) and the humidity information alarm threshold (such as the humidity is greater than 80%). The temperature and humidity sensor module 104 will send an instruction to the main chip module 101. The main chip module 101 can turn on the camera module 107 to record the video and synchronously send the real-time location information to the location information of the positioning module 108. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module 104 is uploaded to the express system cloud 200 through the GSM module 102. The express system cloud 200 can notify the express company and the recipient to issue an alarm prompt.

[0054] It can be seen from the above technical scheme that the express item tracking and monitoring system provided by the present invention is implemented based on the express item tracking and monitoring equipment and the express system cloud. The express item tracking and monitoring equipment includes a camera module, a real-time location information positioning module, a temperature and humidity sensor module, an ambient light intensity sensor module, a GSM module, a WIFI module, a main chip module, and a battery power supply module; the express system cloud is the logistics query system of the express company, and the client can query the real-time status of the item on a computer or mobile device according to the express order number.

[0055] It can be seen that the express item tracking and monitoring system provided can feed back the real-time image and video information of the items on the way, the information of the surrounding environment of the items, and the location information to the express system cloud and the recipient in real time. In addition, the express item tracking and monitoring system provided by the present invention can also feed back the alarm prompt information to the express system cloud and the recipient as soon as possible when the express items are disassembled, replaced, or encounter fire, rain or flood, so as to facilitate subsequent tracing. In summary, the express item tracking and monitoring system provided by the present invention can realize real-time tracking and monitoring of express items, so that important express items can reach the recipient more safely and effectively.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the embodiments of the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A courier item monitoring and tracking system, characterized in that: The system comprises: a courier item tracking and monitoring device, a courier system cloud and a client, and is implemented based on the courier item tracking and monitoring device and the courier system cloud; The express item tracking and monitoring device includes a camera module, a real-time location information positioning module, a temperature and humidity sensor module, an ambient light intensity sensor module, a GSM module, a WIFI module, a main chip module, and a battery power supply module; The express delivery system cloud is a logistics query system of the express delivery company. Users can query the real-time status of items on a computer or mobile device based on the express delivery order number through the express delivery system cloud on the client side; The camera module is electrically connected to the main chip module and is used to take clear photos and videos of the express items during transportation; The real-time location information module is electrically connected to the main chip module and is used to feed back current location information to the main chip module according to the latitude and longitude information; The temperature and humidity sensor module can collect temperature and humidity information around the express items and transmit it to the main chip module through electrical connection; The ambient light intensity sensor module can collect ambient light intensity information around the express items in real time and transmit it to the main chip module through electrical connection; The GSM module is connected to the main chip module through an electrical connection, and is used to send the video and picture information of the express items, and the temperature and humidity information around the express items to the express system cloud, so as to facilitate user query; The GSM module can obtain real-time time information and query instruction information from the express system cloud, and transmit this information to the main chip module; The WIFI module is electrically connected to the main chip module. When the courier receives and places the express items, it communicates with the receiving terminal to set the information of the express item tracking and monitoring device before delivery, including item information entry, sender and recipient user information entry, and item camera calibration information; The battery power module provides power to the entire express tracking and monitoring device, and is equipped with a power indicator light to facilitate the courier staff to judge the power status of the device; The main chip module chip adopts an intelligent video chip, including built-in 1Gb DDR memory, a dual-core CPU main frequency of 1.0Ghz, 500W resolution real-time encoding, with ADC, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, SDIO interface and multiple GPIO pins, which can meet the electrical connection of camera video information processing, battery power information collection, real-time location information positioning module, temperature and humidity sensor module, ambient light intensity sensor module, GSM module, and WIFI module.

2. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main chip module makes a judgment when receiving the time information of the GSM module. If it is the hour, the main chip module will turn on the camera module to shoot a 1-minute video of the status of the express items. The main chip module will also complete the following at the hour: Read battery power information in real time. The location information is read in real time through the location information positioning module. The temperature and humidity sensor module reads the temperature and humidity information around the object in real time. The ambient light intensity sensor module reads the light intensity information around the object. The above information will be uploaded to the express delivery system cloud, and users can log in to the e-commerce application software through computers and mobile devices to view the real-time status of items during that period. During other time periods, the main chip module is not in operation to save battery power.

3. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the system, when the express items are on the way, when the user wants to check the express items in real time at any time, the user can enter the express query system through a computer or mobile device to the express system cloud, and the express system cloud then sends instructions to the GSM module of the express item tracking and monitoring device, and the GSM module sends instructions to the main chip module, and the main chip module turns on the camera module to shoot the express items, reads the location information in real time through the location information positioning module, reads the temperature and humidity information around the items in real time through the temperature and humidity sensor module, and reads the light intensity information around the items through the ambient light intensity sensor module. The user can check the status of the express items in real time on the computer or mobile device, thereby realizing real-time tracking and monitoring of the express items.

4. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the system, when the express items are manually opened during the express delivery, the light around the express items will change, and the ambient light intensity sensor module will trigger an interrupt signal to the main chip module. The main chip module can turn on the camera module to record the video and simultaneously send the real-time location information to the location information of the positioning module. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module is uploaded to the express system cloud through the GSM module. The express system cloud can notify the express company and the user to issue an alarm prompt.

5. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the system, when the express items encounter fire, rain or fall into water during delivery, the temperature and humidity sensor module will collect the temperature and humidity information alarm threshold around the express items, and the temperature and humidity sensor module will trigger an interrupt to the main chip module. The main chip module can turn on the camera module to record the video and synchronously locate the location information of the real-time location information module. The ambient temperature and humidity information collected by the temperature and humidity sensor module is uploaded to the express system cloud through the GSM module, and the express system cloud notifies the express company and the user to issue an alarm prompt.

6. A courier item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ambient temperature threshold is a temperature greater than 60 degrees Celsius, and the humidity information alarm threshold is a humidity greater than 80%.

7. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery power supply module is a rechargeable lithium battery.

8. The express item monitoring and tracking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main chip module uses the Ingenic T41 chip.

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