Laser printing method and laser printing production system

Abstract

The invention relates to a laser printing method and a laser printing production system.The laser printing production system comprises iOS terminal equipment, PLC equipment and laser printing equipment, the iOS terminal equipment is in communication connection with the PLC equipment through Redis, the PLC equipment is in communication connection with the laser printing equipment, and the laser printing equipment is in communication connection with the iOS terminal equipment. The iOS terminal equipment is used for responding to printing customization information input by a user, generating a customization order according to the printing customization information, and sending the customization order to the PLC equipment through Redis communication; the PLC equipment is used for sending the customized order to the laser printing equipment; the laser printing equipment is used for obtaining production information in a product customization production process based on the customization order, and sending the production information to the PLC equipment; the PLC equipment is used for sending the production information to the iOS terminal equipment through Redis communication; the iOS terminal equipment is used for displaying the production information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to laser printing technology, and more particularly, to a laser printing method and a laser printing production system. Background Art

[0002] In today's highly informationized era, laser printing technology is widely used in various fields due to its high-efficiency and high-quality output characteristics. With the growth of the demand for mobile office, iOS terminal devices have become a common choice for many enterprise and individual users because of their convenience and efficiency.

[0003] In the related art, seamless connection and customized production between iOS terminal devices and laser printing devices cannot be achieved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a new technical solution for a laser printing production system.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a laser printing production system, including: an iOS terminal device, a PLC device, and a laser printing device. The iOS terminal device is communicatively connected to the PLC device through Redis, and the PLC device is communicatively connected to the laser printing device. Wherein,

[0006] The iOS terminal device is configured to generate a customized order according to print customization information input by a user, and send the customized order to the PLC device through Redis communication;

[0007] The PLC device is configured to send the customized order to the laser printing device;

[0008] The laser printing device is configured to obtain production information during the product customization production process based on the customized order, and send the production information to the PLC device;

[0009] The PLC device is configured to send the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication;

[0010] The iOS terminal device is configured to display the production information.

[0011] Optionally, the laser printing device is further configured to send material inventory information to the PLC device;

[0012] The PLC device is further configured to send the material inventory information to the iOS terminal device;

[0013] The iOS terminal device is used to respond to user triggering to enter the print customization information selection interface, and display the material inventory information on the print customization selection interface, so that the user can input print customization information according to the material inventory information.

[0014] Optionally, the production information includes at least one of a production principle schematic diagram, a customized product appearance schematic diagram, a laser printing device alarm information, and a production output information.

[0015] Optionally, the iOS terminal device includes multiple display pages, and each display page displays one item of the production information.

[0016] Optionally, the iOS terminal device is further used to, when receiving the production information, update the information displayed on the corresponding display page respectively according to each item of information in the production information.

[0017] Optionally, the iOS terminal device is further used to send production status instruction information of the laser printing device to the PLC device through Redis communication, where the production status instruction information includes one of pausing production, stopping production, and alarm reset;

[0018] The PLC device is further used to send the production status instruction information to the laser printing device;

[0019] The laser printing device is further used to perform corresponding production operations after receiving the production status instruction information.

[0020] Optionally, the laser printing production system further includes a cloud server, the cloud server is connected to the iOS terminal device, and the cloud server is also connected to the PLC device, where,

[0021] The iOS terminal device is further used to send the customized order to the cloud server so that the cloud server stores the customized order;

[0022] The PLC device is further used to send the production information to the cloud server so that the cloud server stores the production information.

[0023] Optionally, the print customization information input by the user includes at least one of material selection information, font information, and signature information.

[0024] Optionally, the laser printing device includes a detection device for the material used in printing, a laser engraving device, and a customized product detection device.

[0025] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a laser printing method is provided, including: the iOS terminal device responds to printing customization information input by a user, generates a customization order according to the printing customization information, and sends the customization order to the PLC device through Redis communication;

[0026] The PLC device sends the customization order to the laser printing device;

[0027] The laser printing device obtains production information during the product customization production process based on the customization order, and sends the production information to the PLC device;

[0028] The PLC device sends the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication;

[0029] The iOS terminal device displays the production information, wherein the iOS terminal device and the PLC device are connected through Redis communication, and the PLC device and the laser printing device are communicatively connected.

[0030] The laser printing production system provided by the present invention realizes seamless connection between the iOS terminal device and the laser printing device and automatic customized production of laser printing products. In addition, since Redis has high-speed data reading and writing capabilities, communication through Redis can improve the response speed of the entire laser printing production system, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, based on Redis communication, real-time data communication can be achieved, that is, the laser printing device can receive customization orders from the iOS terminal device in real time, and the iOS terminal device can receive production information from the laser printing device in real time, so as to realize real-time monitoring and management of the laser printing device. Customized production based on Redis communication can handle a large number of concurrent requests and data storage requirements, improving the reliability and stability of the system.

[0031] Through the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present specification with reference to the accompanying drawings, the features and advantages of the embodiments of the present specification will become clear. Description of the Drawings

[0032] The drawings incorporated in the specification and constituting a part of the specification illustrate embodiments of the present specification, and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present specification.

[0033] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a laser printing production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a laser printing production system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 It is a schematic flowchart of a laser printing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic flowchart of a laser printing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0037] Various exemplary embodiments of the present specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the embodiments of the present specification, their applications, or uses.

[0039] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, a laser printing production system is provided. According to Figure 1 as shown, the laser printing production system includes: an iOS terminal device, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) device, and a laser printing device. The iOS terminal device is communicatively connected to the PLC device through Redis, and the PLC device is communicatively connected to the laser printing device.

[0041] The iOS terminal device is configured to respond to print customization information input by a user, generate a customization order according to the print customization information, and send the customization order to the PLC device through Redis communication. The PLC device is configured to send the customization order to the laser printing device. The laser printing device is configured to obtain production information during the product customization production process based on the customization order, and send the production information to the PLC device. The PLC device is configured to send the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication. The iOS terminal device is configured to display the production information.

[0042] The print customization information input by the user includes at least one of material selection information, font information, and signature information. The material selection information includes color information of the material used for laser printing. The font information includes the font type and font size corresponding to the laser printing. The signature information is information manually input by the user on the print customization information selection interface, and the signature information includes at least one of text and graphics.

[0043] The customization order includes the print customization information input by the user.

[0044] The production information includes at least one of a schematic diagram of the production principle, a schematic diagram of the appearance of a customized product, alarm information of the laser printing device, and production output information. The schematic diagram of the production principle can be a static process schematic diagram of each production step corresponding to the product, or a dynamic schematic diagram of the entire production process corresponding to the product. The schematic diagram of the appearance of a customized product is a schematic diagram of the product including the printing customization information input by the user. The alarm information of the laser printing device includes at least one of the alarm start time, alarm end time, alarm duration, and alarm type. The production output information includes the output of customized products within a unit time period and the total output of customized products.

[0045] The laser printing device can be a laser engraving device. The laser printing device includes a detection device for the materials used in printing, a laser engraving device, and a detection device for customized products.

[0046] The detection device for the materials used in printing is used to detect whether the materials grabbed for this customized printing are correct. When the detection result of the detection device for the materials used in printing is that the grabbing is correct, the subsequent customized production steps of the production are then executed. When the detection result of the detection device for the materials used in printing is that the grabbing is incorrect, the manipulator is controlled to re-grab the materials used in printing.

[0047] The laser engraving device is used to perform customized production of products based on customized orders.

[0048] The detection device for customized products is used to detect whether the customized products are produced incorrectly. Specifically, the customized products are photographed to obtain a customized product image, and the customized product image is compared with the schematic diagram of the appearance of the customized product. When the comparison result is consistent, it is determined that the customized products are produced correctly. When the comparison result is inconsistent, it is determined that the customized products are produced incorrectly.

[0049] The laser printing production system provided by the embodiments of the present invention realizes seamless connection between the iOS terminal device and the laser printing device and automatic customized production of laser printing products. In addition, since Redis has high-speed data reading and writing capabilities, communication through Redis can improve the response speed of the entire laser printing production system, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, based on Redis communication, real-time data communication can be realized, that is, the laser printing device can receive customized orders from the iOS terminal device in real time, and the iOS terminal device can receive production information from the laser printing device in real time, so as to realize real-time monitoring and management of the laser printing device. The customized production based on Redis communication can handle a large number of concurrent requests and data storage requirements, improving the reliability and stability of the system.

[0050] In some embodiments, the laser printing device is further configured to send the material inventory information to the PLC device; the PLC device is further configured to send the material inventory information to the iOS terminal device; the iOS terminal device is configured to respond to a user trigger to enter a print customization information selection interface, and display the material inventory information on the print customization selection interface, so that the user can input print customization information based on the material inventory information. This can update the material inventory information in a timely manner, so that the material inventory information obtained by the user is the latest material inventory information, improving the user experience.

[0051] The material inventory information includes the inventory information corresponding to each color material used in laser printing. The print customization information selection interface includes a material inventory information selection and setting item, a font information selection item, and a signature area. The font information selection item includes a font type selection and setting item and a font size selection and setting item. The user can manually input signature information in the signature area. The signature information includes at least one of text and graphics.

[0052] In some embodiments, the iOS terminal device includes multiple display pages, and each display page displays one item of production information.

[0053] When the user triggers to open a certain display page, the iOS terminal device displays the corresponding display page.

[0054] For example, the iOS terminal device includes five display pages, namely, the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the production principle, the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the customized product appearance, the display page corresponding to the alarm information of the laser printing device, and the display page corresponding to the production output information. When the user triggers to open the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the production principle, the iOS terminal device displays the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the production principle. When the user triggers to open the display page corresponding to the alarm information of the laser printing device, the iOS terminal device displays the display page corresponding to the alarm information of the laser printing device.

[0055] In some embodiments, the iOS terminal device is further configured to, when receiving the production information, update the information displayed on the corresponding display page according to each item of information in the production information. This can achieve synchronous data refreshing of multiple display pages, ensuring real-time update of all display pages to provide accurate data support.

[0056] For example, the iOS terminal device includes five display pages, namely, the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the production principle, the display page corresponding to the schematic diagram of the customized product appearance, the display page corresponding to the alarm information of the laser printing device, and the display page corresponding to the production output information. When the latest received production information includes the schematic diagram of the production principle, the schematic diagram of the customized product appearance, the alarm information of the laser printing device, and the production output information, the above five display pages are respectively updated with data based on the corresponding information items in the production information.

[0057] In some embodiments, the iOS terminal device is further configured to send production status instruction information of the laser printing device to the PLC device through Redis communication, where the production status instruction information includes one of pausing production, stopping production, and alarm reset; the PLC device is further configured to send the production status instruction information to the laser printing device; the laser printing device is further configured to perform corresponding production operations after receiving the production status instruction information. This can achieve real-time management of the laser printing device, thereby controlling the production status of the laser printing device.

[0058] In some embodiments, according to Figure 2 As shown, the laser printing production system further includes a cloud server, which is connected to the iOS terminal device and is also connected to the PLC device.

[0059] The iOS terminal device is further configured to send a customized order to the cloud server for the cloud server to store the customized order. The PLC device is further configured to send production information to the cloud server for the cloud server to store the production information.

[0060] Since the cloud server is equipped with advanced data encryption and security protection measures, which can ensure the security and reliability of the stored data, cloud storage can more effectively prevent data loss, damage, or illegal access. In addition, the cloud server provides a data backup function, which is of great significance for ensuring the continuity and stability of production.

[0061] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a laser printing customization production method. According to Figure 3 As shown, the laser printing customization production method of this embodiment includes the following steps S301 to S308.

[0062] Step S301, the iOS terminal device receives print customization information input by the user, where the print customization information input by the user includes material selection information, font information, and signature information.

[0063] Step S302, the iOS terminal device generates a customized order according to the print customization information.

[0064] Step S303, the iOS terminal device sends the customized order to the PLC device through Redis communication.

[0065] Step S304, the PLC device sends the customized order to the laser printing device.

[0066] Step S305, the laser printing device performs product customization production based on the customized order and obtains production information during the production process.

[0067] Step S306: The laser printing device sends production information to the PLC device.

[0068] Step S307: The PLC device sends the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication.

[0069] Step S308: The iOS terminal device displays the production information.

[0070] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a laser printing customized production method. According to Figure 4 As shown, the laser printing customized production method of this embodiment includes the following steps S401 to S417.

[0071] Step S401: The laser printing device sends the material inventory information to the PLC device.

[0072] Step S402: The PLC device sends the material inventory information to the iOS terminal device.

[0073] Step S403: When the user triggers to enter the print customization information selection interface, the iOS terminal device displays the material inventory information on the print customization selection interface so that the user can input print customization information according to the material inventory information.

[0074] Step S404: The iOS terminal device receives the print customization information input by the user on the print customization selection interface. Among them, the print customization information input by the user includes material selection information, font information, and signature information.

[0075] Step S405: The iOS terminal device generates a customized order according to the print customization information.

[0076] Step S406: The iOS terminal device sends the customized order to the PLC device through Redis communication.

[0077] Step S407: The PLC device sends the customized order to the laser printing device.

[0078] Step S408: The grasping device in the laser printing device grasps the materials used for this customized printing based on the customized order.

[0079] Step S409: The detection device for the materials used in printing in the laser printing device detects whether the materials used for this customized printing are grasped correctly. When the detection result of the detection device for the materials used in printing is that the grasping is correct, the subsequent customized production steps of production are then executed. When the detection result of the detection device for the materials used in printing is that the grasping is incorrect, the manipulator is controlled to re-grasp the materials used for printing.

[0080] Step S410: The laser engraving device in the laser printing device is used to carry out customized production of products based on the grabbed materials for this customized printing.

[0081] Step S411: The customized product detection device in the laser printing device detects whether there is an error in the production of the customized product. Specifically, the customized product is photographed to obtain a customized product image, and the customized product image is compared with the schematic diagram of the appearance of the customized product. When the comparison result is consistent, it is determined that the production of the customized product is correct; when the comparison result is inconsistent, it is determined that there is an error in the production of the customized product.

[0082] Step S412: The laser printing device sends the production information obtained during the production process to the PLC device.

[0083] Step S413: The PLC device sends the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication.

[0084] Step S414: The iOS terminal device receives the production information and updates and displays the information shown on the corresponding display page according to the information in the production information respectively.

[0085] Step S415: The iOS terminal device sends the production status instruction information of the laser printing device to the PLC device through Redis communication, where the production status instruction information includes one of pausing production, stopping production, and alarm reset.

[0086] Step S416: The PLC device sends the production status instruction information to the laser printing device.

[0087] Step S417: After receiving the production status instruction information, the laser printing device performs the corresponding production operation.

[0088] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other, and the key points of each embodiment are the differences from other embodiments.

[0089] The specific embodiments of this specification are described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recorded in the claims can be executed in a different order from that in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. In addition, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific order or continuous order shown to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0090] Embodiments of this specification may be systems, methods, and / or computer program products. A computer program product may include a computer-readable storage medium having computer instructions thereon for causing a processor to implement various aspects of the embodiments of this specification.

[0091] A computer-readable storage medium may be a tangible device that can retain and store computer instructions for use by a computer instruction execution device. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable storage medium include: a portable computer disk, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), a static random access memory (SRAM), a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a memory stick, a floppy disk, a mechanically encoded device such as a punch card or raised structures in a groove having computer instructions stored thereon, and any suitable combination of the foregoing. The computer-readable storage medium as used herein is not construed as being a transitory signal per se, such as a radio wave or other freely propagating electromagnetic wave, an electromagnetic wave propagating through a waveguide or other transmission medium (e.g., an optical pulse through an optical fiber cable), or an electrical signal transmitted through a wire.

[0092] The computer instructions described herein may be downloaded from the computer-readable storage medium to various computing / processing devices, or may be downloaded to an external computer or external storage device via a network, such as the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and / or a wireless network. The network may include copper transmission cables, fiber optic transmission, wireless transmission, routers, firewalls, switches, gateway computers, and / or edge servers. A network adapter card or network interface in each computing / processing device receives the computer instructions from the network and forwards the computer instructions for storage in the computer-readable storage medium in each computing / processing device.

[0093] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present specification. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, a segment of a program, or a portion of computer instructions, which contains one or more executable computer instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur in a different order than noted in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions. As is well known to those skilled in the art, implementations through hardware, through software, and through a combination of software and hardware are equivalent.

[0094] The embodiments of the present specification have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in the technical field without departing from the scope of the described embodiments. The choice of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application, or the improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable other ordinary skilled persons in the technical field to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A laser printing production system, characterized in that: include: An iOS terminal device, a PLC device and a laser printing device, wherein the iOS terminal device and the PLC device are connected via Redis communication, and the PLC device and the laser printing device are connected via communication, wherein: The iOS terminal device is used to generate a customization order according to the printing customization information input by the user, and send the customization order to the PLC device through Redis communication; The PLC device is used to send the custom order to the laser printing device; The laser printing device is used to obtain production information in a product customization production process based on the customization order, and send the production information to the PLC device; The PLC device is used to send the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication; The iOS terminal device is used to display the production information.

2. The laser printing production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser printing device is also used to send material inventory information to the PLC device; The PLC device is also used to send the material inventory information to the iOS terminal device; The iOS terminal device is used to enter a print customization information selection interface in response to a user trigger, and display the material inventory information on the print customization selection interface so that the user can input the print customization information according to the material inventory information.

3. The laser printing production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The production information includes at least one of a production principle schematic diagram, a customized product appearance schematic diagram, laser printing equipment alarm information, and production output information.

4. The laser printing production system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The iOS terminal device includes multiple display pages, each display page displays one item of the production information.

5. The laser printing production system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The iOS terminal device is also used to update the information displayed on the corresponding display page according to each item of information in the production information when the production information is received.

6. The laser printing production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The iOS terminal device is also used to send production status instruction information of the laser printing device to the PLC device through Redis communication, wherein the production status instruction information includes one of pausing production, stopping production, and resetting alarm; The PLC device is also used to send the production status instruction information to the laser printing device; The laser printing device is also used to execute corresponding production operations after receiving the production status instruction information.

7. The laser printing production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser printing production system also includes a cloud server, which is connected to the iOS terminal device and is also connected to the PLC device, wherein: The iOS terminal device is also used to send the customized order to the cloud server so that the cloud server stores the customized order; The PLC device is also used to send the production information to the cloud server so that the cloud server stores the production information.

8. The laser printing production system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The print customization information input by the user includes at least one of material selection information, font information and signature information.

9. The laser printing production system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The laser printing equipment includes detection equipment for printing materials, laser engraving equipment and customized product detection equipment.

10. A laser printing method, characterized in that: include: The iOS terminal device generates a customization order according to the printing customization information input by the user, and sends the customization order to the PLC device through Redis communication; The PLC device sends the custom order to the laser printing device; The laser printing device obtains production information in a product customization production process based on the customization order, and sends the production information to the PLC device; The PLC device sends the production information to the iOS terminal device through Redis communication; The iOS terminal device displays the production information, wherein the iOS terminal device is connected to the PLC device via Redis communication, and the PLC device is connected to the laser printing device via communication.

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