Container storage location management system and method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent containers, in particular to a container storage location management system and method.The system comprises a plurality of storage location units, a plurality of lamp units and a management end; the lamp units are embedded in the storage position units, the storage position units correspond to the lamp units in a one-to-one mode, and the lamp units are turned on and turned off independently; each lamp unit is in communication connection with the management end; and the lamp units are used for turning on or turning off the indicator lamps in the lamp units corresponding to the storage units according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end. According to the system, the indicating lamps corresponding to the storage position units can be automatically turned on and turned off through the control instructions transmitted by the management end, so that flexible storage position definition and efficient material receiving guide can be realized, the storage efficiency is improved, and the space utilization rate is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent containers, and in particular to a container storage location management system and method in the technical field of intelligent containers. Background Art

[0002] In the warehousing and logistics management of related technologies, the management of container storage locations and the picking operation usually rely on manual allocation and memory, which can easily lead to low operating efficiency in large-scale, high-frequency operating environments. Especially when faced with complex container arrangements, the picker needs to be familiar with the location and quantity of each storage location, which increases the difficulty of training and operation.

[0003] Existing storage location management methods usually cannot flexibly define the size and location of each storage location, resulting in low space utilization. In addition, during the material picking process, there is a lack of an efficient guidance system, which easily leads to errors and delays. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a container storage location management system and method, and the technical solutions adopted are as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a container storage location management system, the system comprising:

[0006] Multiple storage units, multiple light units, management end; wherein:

[0007] The lamp units are embedded in the storage units, the storage units correspond to the lamp units one by one, and the lighting and shutting down of the plurality of lamp units are independent of each other; each lamp unit is in communication connection with the management end;

[0008] The lamp unit is used to light up or turn off the indicator light in the lamp unit corresponding to the storage unit according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end.

[0009] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a container storage space management method, the method comprising:

[0010] Receiving input control instructions of a light unit in a container storage management system;

[0011] In response to the control instruction, the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the storage unit in the container storage management system is turned on or off; wherein the light unit is embedded in the storage unit, and the light unit corresponds to the storage unit one by one.

[0012] In a third aspect, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product comprising: a computer program code, when the computer program code is run on a computer, the computer executes the method described in the second aspect.

[0013] In a fourth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which stores a computer program code. When the computer program code runs on a computer, the computer executes the method described in the second aspect.

[0014] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: in a container storage location management system, a plurality of storage location units, a plurality of light units and a management end are provided, and the light units are embedded in the storage location units, and the light units correspond to the storage location units one by one; in this way, a light unit is provided on each storage location unit of the container, and different light units can be lit to guide operators to operate materials. Each light unit is communicatively connected to the management end; the light unit is used to light up or turn off the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the storage location unit according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end. In this way, the control instruction transmitted by the management end can automatically light up and turn off the indicator light corresponding to the storage location unit, thereby realizing flexible storage location definition and efficient material collection guidance, thereby improving storage efficiency and optimizing space utilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the prior art descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the composition structure of a container storage location management system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the implementation process of a container storage space management method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario of a container storage location management system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another application scenario of a container storage management system provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a computer device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to further explain the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined invention purpose, the following is a detailed description of a container storage space management method proposed by the present invention, its specific implementation method, structure, features and effects, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. In the following description, different "one embodiment" or "another embodiment" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, specific features, structures or characteristics in one or more embodiments may be combined in any suitable form.

[0022] Among them, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, " / " means or, for example, A / B can mean A or B: "and / or" in the text is only a way to describe the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "multiple" refers to two or more than two.

[0023] In the following, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as suggesting or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0024] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[0025] The embodiment of the present invention provides a container storage management system. The following is a specific solution of the container storage management system provided by the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 , which shows a schematic diagram of an implementation process of a container storage location management system provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 includes:

[0026] A plurality of storage units 101, a plurality of lamp units 102, and a management terminal 103; wherein:

[0027] The light unit 101 is embedded in the storage unit 102, and the light unit corresponds to the storage unit one by one, and the lighting and closing of the multiple light units are independent of each other; each light unit is connected to the management end in communication; each light unit is connected to the management end in communication. For example, each container is equipped with a light bar (i.e., a light unit), and each light bar can be controlled independently. The light bar is connected to the management end system through a wireless communication module, such as a short-range wireless communication or a Bluetooth module.

[0028] The light unit is used to light up or turn off the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the storage unit according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end 103.

[0029] Here, the light unit may be presented in the form of a light bar, and each light unit is installed with a plurality of indicator lights, and these indicator lights are integrated in the same light bar in the form of parallel connection to form a light unit. A storage unit may correspond to one or more cargo locations, and the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location may be user-defined. The container storage location management system also includes: a shelf; a plurality of storage units are arranged on the shelf, a storage unit may correspond to one or more cargo locations on the shelf, and the light unit is installed or mounted on the corresponding storage unit. In this way, by arranging a plurality of storage units on the shelf, a light unit can be installed or mounted on the storage unit, so that different storage units are equipped with different light units, so that different storage units can be indicated by different light units.

[0030] In some possible implementations, the light unit 101 includes: a plurality of indicator lights and a light bar; wherein the plurality of indicator lights are integrated in parallel in the light bar, and the indicator lights corresponding to different light bars have different lighting colors, and different lighting colors correspond to different operating states of the storage unit; the number of indicator lights integrated in different light bars is the same or different. That is, the indicator lights in the light bar corresponding to different operating states of the storage unit have different lighting colors; wherein the operating state of the storage unit includes: a task is in progress, a certain location can pick up materials, a task has been completed and is awaiting confirmation, and is waiting for replenishment of inventory, etc. By defining a light bar display of multiple colors, the system can assign indicator lights of different colors to different picking tasks, so that different operators can perform picking operations at the same time. This color distinction effectively avoids confusion between personnel and improves the accuracy of operation. Moreover, independent color signals can be used to allow multiple pickers to perform picking operations at the same time. Each picker operates according to the light bar instructions of his own task without interfering with each other. This greatly improves the parallel processing capability of warehouse management, which is particularly suitable for picking needs during peak hours.

[0031] The light bar is installed or mounted on the corresponding storage unit. Each storage unit is assigned a multi-color indicator light for display. For example, red means a task is in progress, green means that materials can be picked up at this location, yellow means a task has been completed and is awaiting confirmation, and blue means that it is waiting for replenishment of inventory, etc. These colors can be customized in the management end according to needs, which is highly flexible.

[0032] In the related art, container storage management usually requires an independent lamp for each storage unit, while the light bar system of the embodiment of the present invention can greatly reduce the cost of each storage unit by integrating multiple lamps into a light bar. The design of the light bar system allows multiple lamps to be connected in parallel, reducing the complexity of power lines and control lines, thereby reducing the overall material cost and labor installation cost of the system. In the embodiment of the present invention, the light unit is not only properly used in newly built containers, but also compatible with the original container structure. By making appropriate modifications to the original container (such as installing light bars or mounting light bars on the shelves), intelligent lighting guidance can be achieved without replacing the original container equipment. This feature enables enterprises to effectively save modification costs, avoid large-scale replacement of hardware facilities, and greatly reduce the initial cost of system investment.

[0033] The management end is used to control the light bar to display different colors based on different states of the storage unit.

[0034] Here, by setting a light bar on a storage unit, different storage units can be indicated by different light bars. The different states of the storage unit can be the storage state of the storage unit, which is used to characterize the amount of goods in the storage unit. For example, if the storage state of the storage unit is empty, it means that the storage unit is temporarily storing goods; if the storage state of the storage unit is full, it means that the storage unit is full of goods. In this way, the management end can control the light bar to display different colors to indicate the different states of the storage unit, so that the user can quickly identify the state of the storage unit by the color of the light bar, thereby improving the efficiency of material operation.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the storage unit 101 is provided with a QR code, a button or a pressure sensor for receiving the cargo location information input by the user end and transmitting the cargo location information to the management end;

[0036] Here, the cargo location information includes: the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location. For example, the storage unit and the cargo location are one-to-one, or one-to-many, etc. The user terminal inputs the cargo location information by scanning a QR code or clicking a button, a pressure sensor, etc., and transmits the cargo location information to the management terminal, so that the management terminal can light up or turn off the corresponding indicator light on the storage unit through the cargo location information. In this way, a QR code or a button is set on each storage unit. The user can define a group of storage units as a cargo location by scanning a QR code or pressing a button, and send the information to the management terminal for storage via wireless transmission. The management terminal system controls the corresponding light unit to light up or turn off according to the defined cargo location information.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the management end is used to control the indicator light in the corresponding light unit to display based on the cargo location information, so as to instruct the material picker to perform material operations in the storage unit indicated by the indicator light.

[0038] For example, the user can select a group of continuous storage units as an independent storage unit by scanning the QR code on the storage unit or pressing the button on the storage unit. For example, the user defines the A1 storage unit by scanning the QR code on the 1st and 15th units. The management system will save this definition and control the light units 0 to 15 to light up. When picking up materials, the management automatically lights up the light bars corresponding to the A1 storage unit from 0 to 15 according to the storage location information entered by the user, such as "A1 container", to instruct the picker to pick up the goods in this area. The light bars in other areas remain off to avoid confusion.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the management end is integrated with other warehouse management systems to monitor the inventory status of the cargo location in real time, and adjust the display status of the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the cargo location based on the inventory status.

[0040] Here, the management end can also be integrated with other warehouse management systems (WMS) to provide more intelligent material collection guidance functions. By combining with inventory data, the inventory status can be monitored in real time, and the display status of the indicator lights corresponding to the storage unit can be automatically adjusted. The user end can also flexibly adjust the size of the storage unit according to actual needs. By dynamically defining the storage unit, warehouse managers can adjust the storage structure in the container in real time according to changes in the size and quantity of the goods to maximize space utilization.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of storage units, a plurality of light units and a management end are provided in a container storage management system, and the light units are embedded in the storage units, and the light units correspond to the storage units one by one; thus, a light unit is provided on each storage unit of the container, and different light units can be lit to guide the operator to operate the materials. Each light unit is connected to the management end in communication, so that the light unit can light up or turn off the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the storage unit according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end. In this way, the control instruction transmitted by the management end can automatically light up and turn off the indicator light corresponding to the storage unit, so as to realize flexible storage location definition and efficient material collection guidance, thereby improving storage efficiency and optimizing space utilization.

[0042] The present invention provides a method for managing container storage space. Figure 2 , which shows a schematic diagram of an implementation flow of a container storage location management method provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising:

[0043] 201, receiving a control instruction of a light unit in a container storage location management system.

[0044] Here, the control instruction of the light unit includes: a lighting instruction and a closing instruction. The control instruction of the light unit input by the user terminal is received. The user terminal can input the control instruction on the display interface of the management terminal.

[0045] 202 , in response to the control instruction, turn on or off an indicator light in a light unit corresponding to a storage unit in the container storage management system.

[0046] The lamp unit is embedded in the storage unit, and the lamp unit corresponds to the storage unit one by one. The lamp unit responds to the control instruction to light up or turn off the corresponding indicator light.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the corresponding relationship between the storage unit and the cargo location is obtained to control the lighting of the corresponding indicator light, which can be achieved through the following process:

[0048] First, obtain cargo location information representing the corresponding relationship between the storage unit and the cargo location;

[0049] Here, since the storage unit is equipped with a QR code, button or pressure sensor, the user can enter the cargo location information by scanning the QR code or clicking the button. In addition to QR code and button selection, the system also supports storage unit definition through mobile devices or desktop software. For example, the manager can manually select the area and set the lighting status of the corresponding light unit through the management interface.

[0050] Secondly, in response to the input material operation information, the target cargo location indicated by the material operation information is determined.

[0051] Here, the material operation information includes: material collection information or material storage information. When collecting materials, the user terminal inputs the material collection information, and the management terminal identifies the material collection information to obtain the target cargo location indicated by the material operation information. For example, if the material collection information is "A1 container", then the target cargo location is "A1 container".

[0052] Thirdly, based on the cargo location information, a target light unit matching the target cargo location is determined.

[0053] Here, since the cargo location information can characterize the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location, the storage unit corresponding to the target cargo location can be obtained through the cargo location information, and a light unit is set on each storage unit, so after determining the storage unit corresponding to the target cargo location, the target light unit on the storage unit can be quickly determined.

[0054] Finally, the indicator light in the target light unit is controlled to display.

[0055] Here, after determining the target light unit that matches the target cargo location, the indicator light in the target light unit can be lit. For example, when picking materials, the background management system automatically lights up the lights corresponding to No. 0 to No. 15 of the light bar of the A1 cargo location according to the cargo location information input by the user, such as "A1 container", to instruct the picker to pick up the goods in this area. In this way, through the display of dynamic light units, the picker does not need to be familiar with all cargo locations, but only needs to quickly locate them according to the instructions of the light unit, which significantly improves the efficiency of the material picking operation. In this way, through the cargo location information set by the user end, the target light unit corresponding to the input material operation information can be accurately located, thereby lighting up the display light of the target light unit, and guiding the user to perform material operations in a timely and effective manner.

[0056] In some possible implementations, the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location is adjusted in time by obtaining the quantity and size of the cargo, that is, first, based on the input cargo description information, the container size that matches the cargo description information is determined; then, based on the container size, the cargo location information is adjusted. In this way, users can flexibly adjust the cargo location size according to actual needs. By dynamically defining the storage unit, warehouse managers can adjust the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location in the container in real time according to changes in the size and quantity of the cargo, thereby maximizing space utilization.

[0057] Here, the cargo description information includes: cargo quantity and cargo size, etc. By obtaining information such as cargo quantity and size, the container size required for the cargo is analyzed. Afterwards, the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location is adjusted according to the container size. For example, before the adjustment, the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location is one-to-one, but because the cargo size is large, the correspondence between the storage unit and the cargo location can be adjusted to one-to-many. In this way, the user end can freely adjust the size of the storage unit of the container according to actual needs, flexibly define the storage unit, and effectively improve the utilization rate of the storage space.

[0058] In some possible implementations, the container storage management system can support multiple users operating in parallel, thereby improving operational efficiency, which can be achieved through the following process:

[0059] First, multiple material operation information is obtained for parallel input.

[0060] Here, material collection operations or material storage operations input in parallel by multiple user terminals are obtained.

[0061] Secondly, a target lamp unit corresponding to each piece of material operation information among the plurality of material operation information is determined.

[0062] Here, in the same warehouse environment, multiple pickers can simultaneously perform pick operations in different areas through light bar indicators. Each picker performs operations according to the color task indicator light assigned to him / her, and will not conflict with the operations of other personnel. For example, picker A may see a green indicator light, indicating that there are materials to be picked up in this area, while picker B sees a blue indicator light, indicating that his task is in another area. Through color differentiation, each picker can accurately know the area and task he / she is responsible for, avoiding the problem of multiple pickers overlapping operations in the same area.

[0063] Finally, the indicator light in the target light unit corresponding to each material operation information is displayed to instruct the material picker to select the corresponding storage unit for material operation based on the indicator light.

[0064] Among them, the indicator lights corresponding to different material operation information have different lighting colors. The container storage location management system supports assigning multiple colors of light bar displays to each storage location. For example, red indicates that a task is in progress, green indicates that materials can be picked up at this location, yellow indicates that a task has been completed and is pending confirmation, and blue indicates that it is waiting for replenishment of inventory, etc. These colors can be customized in the management end according to needs, with high flexibility. The container storage location management system can also update the color of the light bar display in real time according to the actual situation of the warehouse. For example, after a storage location material is picked up, the container storage location management system automatically changes the light bar of the area to red or yellow to remind other staff that the area is temporarily unavailable. At the same time, the container storage location management system will also dynamically adjust the color according to the work progress of different personnel to ensure that each picker can work efficiently. In this way, the combination of multiple colors and task instructions allows multiple pickers to operate according to different instructions in the same period, greatly improving the warehouse's operating efficiency and shortening the time for each pick. Through the dynamic light bar display, multiple pickers can receive color prompts for their respective tasks in real time without the need for manual confirmation, reducing communication costs and time waste, and optimizing the overall operation process of the warehouse.

[0065] In some embodiments, the implementation process of material collection through the container storage location management system is as follows: Figure 3 As shown: First, locate the target cargo location through the material picking operation input by the picker; for example, Figure 3 A2, B1 or C1 as shown.

[0066] Secondly, through the intelligent shelf allocation system 31, each storage unit is defined and equipped with a corresponding light unit according to the user scanning the QR code or button on the storage unit; for example, Figure 3The light units equipped on the storage unit A1 shown are "A light strip 1-10 units", the light units equipped on the storage unit A2 are "A light strip 11-16 units", the light units equipped on the storage unit A3 are "A light strip 17-18 units", and the light units equipped on the storage unit A4 are "A light strip 19-20 units". The light units equipped on the storage unit B1 are "B light strip 1-10 units", and the light units equipped on the storage unit B2 are "B light strip 11-20 units". The light units equipped on the storage unit C1 are "C light strip 1-8 units", and the light units equipped on the storage unit C3 are "C light strip 15-20 units". In the C light strip, light units 9-14 are equipped with corresponding storage units, that is, light units 9-14 are unallocated spaces.

[0067] exist Figure 3 In the example, for the target cargo location A2 of the material to be picked up, the target light unit is "A light strip 11-16 units", and the light unit corresponding to the target cargo location A2 is sent to the management end of the A light strip, thereby lighting up the indicator light in the "A light strip 11-16 units".

[0068] For the target cargo location B1 of the material to be picked up, the target light unit is "B light strip 1-10 units", and the light unit corresponding to the target cargo location B1 is sent to the management end of the B light strip, thereby lighting up the indicator light in "B light strip 1-10 units".

[0069] For the target cargo location C3 of the material to be picked up, the target light unit is "C light strip 15-20 units", and the light unit corresponding to the target cargo location C3 is sent to the management end of the C light strip, thereby lighting up the indicator light in the "C light strip 15-20 units".

[0070] In some embodiments, the implementation process of material storage through the container storage management system is as follows: Figure 4 As shown: First, define the light unit 9-14 as cargo location C2; then, send the configuration relationship between the light unit 9-14 and cargo location C2 to the management end, and the management end lights the indicator light 9-14 to guide the stocker that there is storage space in cargo location C2 and that materials can be placed extensively. In this way, the embodiment of the present invention improves the efficiency and space utilization of warehouse management by flexibly defining cargo locations and combining intelligent light bar guidance, so that the technical solution has broad application prospects in the fields of logistics, warehousing, etc.

[0071] Optionally, the transmission medium can be a wired link (for example, but not limited to, coaxial cable, optical fiber and digital subscriber line (DSL), etc.) or a wireless link (for example, but not limited to, wireless Fidelity (WIFI), Bluetooth and mobile device network, etc.). It should be noted that: the system provided in the above embodiment is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the computer device is divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the method embodiments provided in the above embodiments belong to the same concept. The specific implementation process is detailed in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0072] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a computer device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the computer device 500 includes: a memory 501, a processor 502, and a computer program 503 stored in the memory 501 and running on the processor 502, wherein when the processor 502 executes the computer program 503, the computer device can execute any one of the container storage location management methods introduced above.

[0073] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention also protects a device, which may include a memory and a processor, wherein an executable program code is stored in the memory, and the processor is used to call and execute the executable program code to perform a container storage space management method provided by an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment can divide the functional modules of the device according to the above method example. For example, it can correspond to each functional module, or two or more functions can be integrated into one processing module. The above integrated modules can be implemented in the form of hardware. It should be noted that the division of modules in this embodiment is schematic, which is only a logical function division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. It should be noted that all relevant contents of each step involved in the above method embodiment can be referred to the functional description of the corresponding functional module, which will not be repeated here.

[0074] It should be understood that the system provided in this embodiment is used to execute the above-mentioned container storage location management method, so the same effect as the above-mentioned implementation method can be achieved. In the case of an integrated unit, the system may include a processing module and a storage module. Among them, when the system is applied to a device, the processing module can be used to control and manage the actions of the device. The storage module can be used to support the device to execute mutual program codes, etc. Among them, the processing module can be a processor or a controller, which can implement or execute various exemplary logical boxes, modules and circuits described in conjunction with the disclosure of the present invention. The processor can also be a combination that implements a computing function, such as a combination of one or more microprocessors, a combination of digital signal processing (DSP) and a microprocessor, etc., and the storage module can be a memory.

[0075] In addition, the system provided by the embodiment of the present invention may be specifically a chip, a component or a module, and the chip may include a connected processor and a memory; wherein the memory is used to store instructions, and when the processor calls and executes the instructions, the chip can execute a container storage location management method provided by the above embodiment. This embodiment also provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which a computer program code is stored, and when the computer program code is run on a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned related method steps to implement a container storage location management method provided by the above embodiment.

[0076] The present embodiment also provides a computer program product, when the computer program product is run on a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned related steps to implement a container storage location management method provided by the above embodiment. Among them, the system, computer-readable storage medium, computer program product or chip provided in the present embodiment are all used to execute the corresponding method provided above, so the beneficial effects that can be achieved can refer to the beneficial effects in the corresponding method provided above, and will not be repeated here. Through the description of the above implementation mode, the technicians in the relevant field can understand that for the convenience and simplicity of description, only the division of the above-mentioned functional modules is used as an example. In practical applications, the above-mentioned function allocation can be completed by different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the system is divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In the embodiments provided by the present invention, it should be understood that the disclosed system and method can be implemented in other ways. For example, the system embodiment described above is only schematic, for example, the division of modules or units is only a logical function division, and there can be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, system or unit, which may be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0077] It should be noted that the sequence of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention is only for description and does not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments. The process depicted in the accompanying drawings does not necessarily require the specific order or continuous order shown to achieve the desired results. In some embodiments, multi-task processing and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous. The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The above content is only a specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A container storage management system, characterized in that: The system comprises: Multiple storage units, multiple light units, management end; wherein: The lamp units are embedded in the storage units, the storage units correspond to the lamp units one by one, and the lighting and shutting down of the plurality of lamp units are independent of each other; each lamp unit is in communication connection with the management end; The lamp unit is used to light up or turn off the indicator light in the lamp unit corresponding to the storage unit according to the control instruction transmitted by the management end.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The storage unit is provided with a QR code, a button or a pressure sensor for receiving cargo location information input by a user terminal and transmitting the cargo location information to the management terminal; wherein the cargo location information is used to characterize the corresponding relationship between the storage unit and the cargo location.

3. The container storage management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container storage location management system further includes: a shelf; a plurality of the storage location units are arranged on the shelf.

4. The container storage management system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light unit comprises: a plurality of indicator lights and a light bar; wherein the plurality of indicator lights are integrated in parallel in the light bar, and the indicator lights in the light bar corresponding to different operating states of the storage unit have different lighting colors; the light bar is installed or mounted on the corresponding storage unit; and the management end is used to control the light bar to display different colors based on different states of the storage unit.

5. The container storage management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The management end is used to control the indicator light in the corresponding light unit to display based on the cargo location information, so as to instruct the material picker to perform material operations in the storage unit indicated by the indicator light.

6. The container storage management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The management end is integrated with other warehouse management systems to monitor the inventory status of the cargo space in real time, and adjust the display status of the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the cargo space based on the inventory status.

7. A container storage space management method, characterized in that: The method comprises: Receiving input control instructions of a light unit in a container storage management system; In response to the control instruction, the indicator light in the light unit corresponding to the storage unit in the container storage management system is turned on or off; wherein the light unit is embedded in the storage unit, and the light unit corresponds to the storage unit one by one.

8. The container storage space management method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Acquiring cargo location information representing a corresponding relationship between the storage unit and the cargo location; In response to the input material operation information, determining the target cargo location indicated by the material operation information; Based on the cargo location information, determining a target light unit that matches the target cargo location; The indicator light in the target light unit is controlled to display.

9. The container storage space management method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Based on the input cargo description information, determining a container size that matches the cargo description information; Based on the container size, the cargo location information is adjusted.

10. The container storage space management method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Get information about multiple material operations entered in parallel; Determine a target light unit corresponding to each piece of material operation information among the plurality of material operation information; The indicator light in the target light unit corresponding to each material operation information is displayed to instruct the material picker to select the corresponding storage unit for material operation based on the indicator light; wherein the indicator lights corresponding to different material operation information have different lighting colors.

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