Kitchen garbage container replacement device, system and method

Abstract

The invention provides a kitchen garbage container replacement device, system and method. The device comprises a replacement body and a control module, a storage cabinet is arranged on the replacement body, and the storage cabinet can store a container marked with an identification code; the replacement body is further provided with a code scanning area and / or a man-machine interaction platform, and information interaction with a server is carried out through scanning of the code scanning area or operation on the operation platform. The control module can meter and recognize the containers and upload data to the server, and the control module can further receive an instruction of the server to open the door of the storage cabinet. The system comprises a server and the device, and the server can process the received data and can also send specified information to the mobile terminal. The method is realized based on the replacement system and comprises the processes of barrel taking, barrel changing, barrel withdrawing and refund. According to the invention, intelligent supervision of garbage classification and recovery can be realized, and barrel replacement operation can be completed without front-end classifiers and middle-end transfer personnel face to face.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of garbage treatment and recycling, and in particular, to a kitchen waste container replacement device, system and method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, the amount of garbage generated is also increasing. According to statistics, the garbage generated in the whole country in 2019 exceeded 1.02 trillion tons, and it is estimated to grow at a rate of 10% per year. If these garbage are not processed in time and effectively, it will cause great harm to our society and people's lives, hinder the development and progress of society, and endanger people's physical and mental health.

[0003] Due to the advantages of high data processing efficiency, high data processing accuracy and high data processing security, etc., the wide area network is widely used in many fields. How to apply this technology to the field of garbage classification and recycling to achieve intelligent supervision of garbage classification and recycling is an urgent problem to be solved at present. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above-mentioned deficiencies existing in the prior art. One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a system that can achieve intelligent supervision of garbage classification and recycling.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, on the one hand, the present invention provides a kitchen waste container replacement device.

[0006] The replacement device includes a replacement body and a control module. Among them, a number of storage cabinets are provided on the replacement body. The storage cabinets can store containers of uncollected or already collected kitchen waste, and the container is marked with identification information for identification; a code scanning area and / or a man-machine interaction platform are also provided on the replacement body. The user's mobile terminal performs information interaction with the server by scanning the code scanning area or through operations on the man-machine interaction platform; the control module can identify and / or measure the containers placed in the storage cabinets, and can upload the data of the identification and / or measurement to the server. The control module can also receive instructions from the server to perform the door opening action of the storage cabinet.

[0007] Optionally, the control module may include: a weighing sensor, a weight transmitter, an object detector, a scanning dock, a serial port hub, a communication control board, and a terminal; wherein, the weighing sensor is disposed at the bottom of the storage cabinet and is capable of weighing the container; the weight transmitter is respectively connected to the weighing sensor and the terminal, and is capable of collecting the voltage signal of the weighing sensor and converting it into a readable weight value for output to the terminal; the object sensor is disposed in the storage cabinet and is capable of detecting whether there is the container in the storage cabinet; the detection signal of the object sensor is transmitted to the terminal through the communication control panel; the scanning dock is disposed in the storage cabinet; the serial port hub is respectively connected to the scanning head and the terminal, and the terminal can activate the scanning dock through the serial port hub to read the identity information of the container, and the terminal can also upload the identity information to the server; the communication control board can also collect the status of the storage cabinet door and transmit it to the terminal, and the terminal can transmit the door status to the server; the server can also send an opening instruction to the terminal, and after receiving the opening instruction, the terminal controls the door lock of the storage cabinet through the communication control board to achieve the opening action.

[0008] Optionally, the identity information includes an identification code, such as a barcode, a QR code, etc.

[0009] Optionally, the container may include a kitchen waste collection and fermentation barrel assigned with an ID code.

[0010] On the other hand, the present invention provides an intelligent replacement system.

[0011] The system may include a server and the kitchen waste container replacement device as described above; wherein, the server can process the received data, and the processing includes at least one of calculation, verification, unbinding, and storage, can issue an instruction to the control module, and can also send specified information to the mobile terminal.

[0012] Optionally, information is transmitted between the control system and the server through a wide area network.

[0013] Optionally, information is transmitted between the server and the mobile terminal through a wide area network.

[0014] On yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method for replacing a kitchen waste container.

[0015] The method can be implemented based on the replacement system as described above, and includes at least one of a collection process, a replacement process, a return process, and a refund process.

[0016] Optionally, the collection process may include: the user scans the code scanning area on the replacement body through the mobile terminal; the mobile terminal uploads the user information to the server; the server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile terminal; when it is determined that the user is not a registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile terminal uploads the registered user information to the server, and the server sends information again; after receiving the information, the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a collection operation, the mobile terminal uploads the collection request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server for payment verification. When it is determined that the payment has been made, an opening instruction is sent to the control module of the current food waste container replacement device, and the control module opens the door of a storage cabinet with an empty container; where the payment refers to the deposit or purchase price of the container; the user takes out the empty container; closes the door; the control module uploads the door state value of the current storage cabinet to the server; the server verifies the door state value and binds the empty container currently collected by the user with the user's information.

[0017] Further, the collection process may further include: after closing the door, the control module uploads the weight value of the current cabinet to the server. Specifically, the terminal machine uploads the value of the weight transmitter of the current cabinet received through the wide area network to the server.

[0018] Optionally, the replacement process may include: the user scans the code scanning area on the replacement body through the mobile terminal; wherein, the user is the original user bound to the container to be replaced or a non-bound user; the mobile terminal uploads the user information to the server; the server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile terminal; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile terminal uploads the registered user information to the server, and the server sends information again; after receiving the information, the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a replacement operation, the mobile terminal uploads a replacement request and information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server, and the server sends an opening instruction to the control module of the current food waste container replacement device, and the control module opens one of the empty storage cabinets; the user deposits the container into the storage cabinet, the control module detects whether the container has been deposited, then scans, identifies and measures the container in the storage cabinet, and then uploads the scanned and measured data to the server; after the user closes the door, the state of the cabinet door is uploaded to the server; the server verifies the identity information of the container, and then unbinds the container from the original user; the server binds the measurement data to the original user; the server determines whether the measurement data has been bound to the user; in the case of determination of binding, the server sends an opening instruction to the control module; in the case of determination of non-binding, it is determined whether the user has made a payment. In the case of determination of payment, the server sends an opening instruction to the control module to open the storage cabinet storing the empty container. In the case of determination of non-payment, no opening instruction is sent, and the operation ends; wherein, the payment refers to the deposit or the purchase amount; after opening the door, the user takes out the empty container and closes the door; the control module uploads the cabinet door state value of the current storage cabinet to the server; the server verifies the cabinet door state value and binds the container currently received by the user to the user's information.

[0019] Further, the replacement process may further include: after closing the door, the control module uploads the weight value of the current cabinet to the server. Specifically, the terminal machine uploads the value of the weight transmitter of the current cabinet to the server through the wide area network.

[0020] Optionally, the refund process may include: the user scans the code area on the replacement body using the mobile device; wherein, the user is the original user bound to the container to be refunded or a non-bound user; the mobile device uploads the user information to the server; the server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends a message to the mobile device; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile device, and the mobile device displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile device uploads the registered user information to the server, and the server sends a message again; after receiving the message, the mobile device displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a refund operation, the mobile device uploads a refund request and information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server, and the server sends an opening instruction to the control module to open the empty storage cabinet; after the user deposits the container into the storage cabinet, the control module detects whether the container has been deposited, then scans, identifies, and measures the container in the storage cabinet, and uploads the scanned and measured data to the server; after the user closes the door, the status of the cabinet door is uploaded to the server by the control module; the server verifies the identity information of the container, and then unbinds the container from the original user; the server binds the measurement data to the original user.

[0021] Optionally, various information uploaded to the server can be stored in a database, such as a cloud database.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention include at least one of the following:

[0023] (1) Promote people's environmental awareness: Separating food waste from other domestic waste is an environmental protection behavior, which can improve people's awareness of environmental protection and promote environmental protection concepts.

[0024] (2) Improve resource utilization rate: The treated food waste can be used as organic fertilizer for agricultural production, and recyclable biomass resources can be extracted from it, which helps to reduce environmental pollution and land resource waste.

[0025] (3) Reduce garbage treatment costs: Separating food waste from other domestic waste can reduce the load of garbage treatment methods such as landfill and incineration, and save garbage treatment costs.

[0026] (4) Reduce environmental pollution: The organic substances contained in food waste are easy to rot and produce a foul smell, and a large amount of leachate will be generated. Separating food waste from other domestic waste can reduce environmental pollution in landfills or waste incineration plants.

[0027] (5) Facilitate urban residents' participation in waste sorting activities: Through the intelligent cabinet, it is more convenient to achieve the sorting of kitchen waste, providing a simpler and more convenient tool for resident users, making waste sorting easier and more relaxed.

[0028] (6) The present invention can achieve intelligent supervision of waste sorting and recycling, receive data and instructions in a timely manner. The front-end sorters and mid-end transporters can replace the bins through the replacement cabinet of the intelligent waste sorting system, and the bin replacement can be completed without the need for face-to-face interaction between the front-end sorters and mid-end transporters. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] Through the following description in conjunction with the drawings, the above and other objects and features of the present invention will become clearer, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the kitchen waste container replacement device of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 Shows a functional schematic diagram of the kitchen waste container replacement device of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 Shows a functional schematic diagram of the kitchen waste replacement system of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 Shows a schematic diagram of the bucket collection process of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 Shows a schematic diagram of the bucket replacement process of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 Shows a schematic diagram of the bucket return process of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0036] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention.

[0037] Exemplary Embodiment 1

[0038] This exemplary embodiment provides a kitchen waste container replacement device. Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of the kitchen waste container replacement device.

[0039] The replacement device may include a replacement body and a control module as Figure 1 shown.

[0040] Among them, as Figure 1 shown, a plurality of storage cabinets may be provided on the replacement body, and the storage cabinets can store containers for uncollected or already collected kitchen waste. The container is marked with identification information for identification. The replacement body is also provided with asFigure 1 The code scanning area shown in the upper right corner of the device and / or the human-computer interaction platform. The user's mobile device can interact with the server by scanning the code scanning area or by operating on the human-computer interaction platform on the replacement body.

[0041] The control module can identify and / or measure the containers placed in the storage cabinet, and can upload the data of identification and / or measurement to the server. The control module can also receive the instructions from the server to perform the door opening action of the storage cabinet.

[0042] In this embodiment, the storage cabinet may include a cabinet body, a cabinet door and an automatic door lock.

[0043] In this embodiment, the control module may include: a code scanning head, a weighing sensor, an object detection sensor, a code scanning head, and Figure 2 the weight transmitter, serial port hub, communication control board, replacement body terminal (which can be simply referred to as the terminal) as shown.

[0044] A weighing sensor is provided at the bottom of each storage cabinet to measure the weight of the container. The weight transmitter can timely collect the voltage signals of one or more gravity sensors, convert them into readable weight values and output them to the terminal. The terminal uploads them to the server through the wide area network.

[0045] A code scanning head is provided in each storage cabinet. The terminal can turn on the code scanning head through the serial port hub to read the ID code of the container. The ID code can be transmitted back to the terminal through the serial port hub, and the terminal uploads it to the server through the wide area network. The serial port hub can timely collect one or more serial port data and combine them for output at a communication interface. The output object is the terminal, and the terminal can control one or more terminal actions through the communication control board interface with various instructions.

[0046] An object detection sensor is provided in each storage cabinet, which can detect whether there is a container in the storage cabinet. The object sensor is connected to the terminal through the communication control board.

[0047] The communication control board may include multiple signal inputs, multiple switch outputs and a communication interface, timely collect one or more signal sources, combine them together, and output and upload them to the terminal through the communication interface; the terminal controls one or more switch actions through the communication control board interface with the switch instructions. Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, the communication control board can be connected to multiple storage cabinets, can collect the states of the cabinet doors, and the states of the cabinet doors can be transmitted to the server through the communication control board and the terminal. The server judges whether to close or open the door. The server can also send an open door instruction to the terminal, and the terminal controls the automatic door lock of the storage cabinet through the communication interface to achieve the door opening action.

[0048] The terminal can also interact with the server through the wide area network.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, information is transmitted between the server and the user's mobile device through the wide area network.

[0050] In this embodiment, the present invention utilizes mini-programs, APPs, etc. on WeChat / Alipay on the user's mobile device.

[0051] In this embodiment, the ID on the container can be a barcode, a QR code, etc.

[0052] In this embodiment, the container can be the collection bucket disclosed in ZL202221764290.3, and there is also an ID for identification on the bucket.

[0053] In this embodiment, the human-computer interaction platform on the replacement body may include a human-computer interaction interface.

[0054] Exemplary Embodiment 2

[0055] This exemplary embodiment provides a smart replacement system for kitchen waste containers.

[0056] The system includes Figure 3 the server and the kitchen waste container replacement device in

[0057] The server can process the received data, and the processing includes at least one of calculation, verification, de-binding, and storage. It can send the instruction to the control module and can also send specified information to the mobile device. For example, the calculation may include calculating the weight of the kitchen waste collected in the container.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, information is transmitted between the control system and the server and between the server and the mobile device through the wide area network.

[0059] The system can cooperate with the user's mobile device to implement the following collection process (also called the bucket collection process), replacement process (also called the bucket replacement process), return process (also called the bucket return process), and refund process.

[0060] For example, after the user information is uploaded on the mobile device, the server can verify the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile device to display an interface for interaction; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile device for the user to register.

[0061] For example, the server can also verify whether the user has paid the deposit or purchase amount for the bucket. If it is determined that the payment has been made, the server issues the next instruction to the current food waste container terminal, controls the door lock to open through the communication control board, and opens the cabinet door.

[0062] For example, when the user puts the bucket filled with food waste into the empty cabinet, the object detection sensor detects the bucket. The terminal reads the object detection signal through the communication control board, activates the scanning dock through the serial port hub, reads the ID code of the bucket, and simultaneously reads the weight value of the weight transmitter. Then, the terminal uploads the status of whether there is a bucket, the bucket ID, and the weight value to the server through the wide area network. The server issues an instruction to the terminal according to the set logic to prompt the user to close the cabinet door.

[0063] For example, after the user closes the cabinet door, the cabinet door status can be uploaded to the server through the communication control board, the terminal, and the wide area network.

[0064] For example, after the user closes the cabinet door, the detection signal of the object detection sensor is transmitted to the terminal through the communication control board. The terminal uploads the status of whether there is a bucket in the cabinet to the server and stores the information in the cloud database.

[0065] For example, the server can also bind the ID of the uploaded container to the user and store the information in the cloud database.

[0066] For example, the server can also receive and store the uploaded container ID and measurement data, bind the measurement data to the user, and store the information in the cloud database.

[0067] For example, the server can also unbind the container ID from the user and store the information in the cloud database.

[0068] Exemplary Embodiment 3

[0069] This exemplary embodiment provides a method for replacing a food waste container.

[0070] The method is implemented based on the replacement system described in Exemplary Embodiment 2 and includes at least one of a receiving process, a replacement process, a refund process, and a refund process.

[0071] It should be noted that the present invention uses mini-programs, APPs, etc. on the user's mobile terminal such as WeChat / Alipay to implement related operations.

[0072] In this embodiment, the bucket receiving process can be as Figure 4 shown. Specifically, it may include:

[0073] The user scans the code scanning area on the replacement body through the mobile device; the mobile device uploads the user information to the server. Alternatively, the user enters the user information (such as a mobile phone number) on the human-computer interaction interface of the replacement body, and the terminal device uploads the information to the server through the wide area network and stores the information in the cloud database.

[0074] The server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile device. When it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile device, and the mobile device displays an interactive interface for registration to allow the user to register. Alternatively, the server sends information to the mobile device or the terminal device. When sending information to the terminal device, it prompts through the human-computer interaction interface to scan the code with mobile WeChat, Alipay or APP to get a bucket, and the program ends.

[0075] After receiving the information, the human-computer interaction interface on the mobile device or the replacement body end displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs the collection operation, the human-computer interaction interface on the mobile device or the replacement body uploads the collection request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server; the server performs payment verification. When it is determined that the deposit or purchase amount of the bucket has been paid, an opening instruction is sent to the replacement body terminal device of the current food waste container through the wide area network, and the replacement body terminal device controls the door lock of a storage cabinet with an empty container to open through the communication control board. When it is determined that the deposit or purchase amount of the bucket has not been paid, payment information is sent to the mobile device through the wide area network, and the mobile device displays a payment interface. After the user makes a payment, the information of successful payment is uploaded to the server through the wide area network, and the server then sends an opening instruction to the replacement body terminal device through the wide area network. Alternatively, the server sends information to the control module, prompts through the human-computer interaction interface to pay with mobile WeChat, Alipay or APP, or the human-computer interaction interface displays a payment code.

[0076] When using a mobile device for the bucket collection process, the user's mobile device scans the ID of the replacement body and uploads this information to the server. The user's mobile device displays a function operation interface (such as bucket collection, bucket replacement, and bucket return). When the user clicks on bucket collection, the user's mobile device sends a bucket collection request to the server. The server verifies whether the user is legitimate, retrieves the information of a cabinet with buckets, generates an unlocking instruction, and sends the unlocking instruction to the current replacement body terminal. The replacement body terminal opens the specified cabinet door through the communication control board. After the user takes out the bucket and closes the cabinet door, the terminal uploads the values of the weight transmitter of the current cabinet and the cabinet door status value to the server through the wide area network. The server verifies and stores the current cabinet status in the cloud database. At the same time, the ID of the bucket currently collected by the user is bound to the user and stored in the cloud database. Among them, the ID of the bucket can be read by the terminal and uploaded to the server when it is deposited, or the control module can identify and upload the ID of the empty bucket before opening the door, or the bucket ID can be scanned by the mobile device after opening the door and uploaded to the server.

[0077] After the user closes the door, the status of the cabinet door is uploaded to the server by the communication control board, the terminal, and the wide area network.

[0078] In this embodiment, the bucket replacement process can be as Figure 5 shown. Specifically, it can include:

[0079] The user scans the code scanning area on the replacement body through the mobile device; among them, the user is the original user bound to the container to be replaced or an unbound user, that is, the original user can replace the bucket, or someone else can replace the bucket on behalf of the user.

[0080] The mobile device uploads the user information to the server.

[0081] The server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile device; when it is determined that the user is an unregistered user (not the original user), the server sends instruction information to the mobile device, and the mobile device displays an interactive interface for registration to allow the user to register.

[0082] After receiving the information, the mobile device displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs the replacement operation, the mobile device uploads the replacement request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server. The server, according to the set logical rules, sends an unlocking instruction to the replacement body terminal of the current food waste container through the wide area network. The replacement body terminal controls the unlocking of the door lock of an empty storage cabinet through the communication control board.

[0083] The user deposits the container into the storage cabinet. The object detection sensor detects the container and the communication control board transmits the object detection signal to the replacement body terminal. The replacement body terminal activates the scanning head through the serial port hub, reads the container ID code. At the same time, the weight transmitter converts the voltage signal of the weighing sensor into a weight value, which is read by the replacement body terminal. Then the replacement body terminal uploads the ID and weight value to the server through the wide area network and stores the information in the cloud database. The server issues an instruction to the replacement body terminal or the mobile terminal according to the set logic to prompt the user to close the cabinet door properly. After the user closes the cabinet door, the cabinet door status is uploaded to the server through the communication control board, the terminal, and the wide area network. The server verifies the ID of the container, then unbinds the container from the original user, binds the measurement data to the original user, and stores the information in the cloud database.

[0084] When depositing the bucket, the server determines whether the current bucket ID is already bound to the user according to the current bucket ID. In the case of determination of binding, the current bucket ID and the current user are unbound. In the case of determination of non-binding (i.e., the user is not the original user), the current bucket ID and the originally bound user are unbound, and the information is stored in the cloud database.

[0085] The server determines whether the measurement data is already bound to the user. In the case of determination of non-binding (i.e., the user is not the original user), it determines whether the current user has paid the deposit or purchase amount. In the case of determination of yes, the server sends an opening instruction, that is, to open the door lock of the empty cabinet through the wide area network, the terminal, and the communication control board, that is, to open the door, and can also selectively prompt to pick up the bucket through the terminal or the mobile terminal. In the case of determination of non-payment, no opening instruction is sent and the operation ends.

[0086] After opening the door, the user picks up the bucket and then closes the door. This step can be the same as the corresponding link in the above-mentioned bucket picking process.

[0087] Of course, the bucket replacement process can also be carried out through the human-machine interface on the replacement body. Correspondingly, the functions of the mobile terminal can be realized by the human-machine interface and the control module, and the logical process is generally the same as the above.

[0088] In this embodiment, the bucket return process can be as Figure 6 shown. Among them, the replacement body has the functions of depositing and scanning the code, weighing, and verifying the ID. When the user scans the code through WeChat, Alipay or APP on the mobile phone and clicks to replace the bucket, the mobile phone terminal uploads the current cabinet information to the server. The server pushes the instruction to the replacement body terminal through the wide area network. The terminal controls the door lock to open the empty storage cabinet door through the communication control board. The user deposits the full bucket. The cabinet detects the bucket and triggers scanning the code and weighing, and uploads the data to the server to verify the ID and unbind the original user binding.

[0089] As an option of the present invention, the bucket return can be the same as the logic of the process of depositing the bucket in the bucket replacement.

[0090] Specifically, the process of returning the container may include:

[0091] The user scans the QR code area on the replacement body using a mobile device; among them, the user is the original user bound to the container to be returned or a non-bound user, that is, the original user can return the container, or others can replace the container on behalf of the user.

[0092] The mobile device uploads the user information to the server.

[0093] The server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends instruction information to the mobile device; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user (i.e., the user is not the original user), the server sends registration information to the mobile device, and the mobile device displays an interactive interface for registration for the user to register.

[0094] After receiving the instruction information, the mobile device displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs the return operation, the mobile device uploads the container return request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server, and the server sends an opening instruction to the current food waste container replacement device, and the terminal controls the upper door lock of an empty storage cabinet through the communication control board to open the door.

[0095] After the user deposits the container into the storage cabinet, the object detection sensor detects the container and the communication control board transmits the object detection signal to the terminal; the replacement body terminal opens the scanning head through the serial port hub, reads the container ID code, and at the same time reads the weight transmitter to convert the voltage signal of the weighing sensor into a weight value, and then the replacement body terminal uploads the ID and weight value to the server through the wide area network. The server can issue an instruction to the replacement body terminal or the mobile device according to the set logic to prompt the user to close the cabinet door.

[0096] The user closes the cabinet door, and the cabinet door status is uploaded to the server through the communication control board, the replacement body terminal, and the wide area network. The server verifies the ID of the container, and then unbinds the container from the original user; the server binds the measurement data to the original user.

[0097] In this embodiment, in the above-mentioned processes of collecting the container, replacing the container, and returning the container, there is also a link for closing the door confirmation: when the user closes the door, the status of the storage cabinet door and the status of whether there is a container can be detected by the sensor detected by the communication control board read by the terminal, and the status value is transmitted to the server through the wide area network. The server determines whether the door is closed normally. In the case of determining that the door is not closed, an instruction is sent to the terminal, and the terminal prompts to close the door.

[0098] In this embodiment, the refund process may include:

[0099] When a user performs a refund operation using the replacement body, the user clicks the refund button on the human-machine interface, enters the mobile phone number, Alipay ID or WeChat ID, and the terminal of the replacement body uploads the ID and the current user information to the server via the wide area network.

[0100] The server determines whether the user has a deposit or a barrel payment. If not, the operation ends. If there is a deposit or a barrel payment, the server determines whether the user has unbound the container. In the case of unbinding, the server issues a refund instruction, and the company merchant pays the deposit to the user's bank card or e-wallet account; in the case of not unbinding, no refund occurs, and the user is prompted to return the barrel, and the operation ends.

[0101] Of course, the user can also perform a refund operation on the mobile device. The refund process is generally the same as the above content, except that the relevant operations are performed using the mobile device.

[0102] Although the present invention has been described above by combining exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art should clearly understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A device for replacing a container for kitchen waste, characterized in that, The replacement device includes a replacement body and a control module. Among them, a number of storage cabinets are provided on the replacement body. The storage cabinets can store containers of uncollected or collected kitchen waste, and the containers are marked with identification information for identification; a code scanning area and a human-computer interaction platform are also provided on the replacement body. The user's mobile terminal interacts with the server by scanning the code scanning area or through operations on the human-computer interaction platform; the control module can identify and / or measure the containers placed in the storage cabinets, and can upload the identification and / or measurement data to the server. The control module can also receive instructions from the server to perform the door opening action of the storage cabinet.

2. The food waste container replacement device according to claim 1, wherein The control module includes: a weighing sensor, a weight transmitter, an object detector, a scanning head, a serial port hub, a communication control board and a terminal. Among them, the weighing sensor is arranged at the bottom of the storage cabinet and can weigh the container; the weight transmitter is respectively connected to the weighing sensor and the terminal, and can collect the voltage signal of the weighing sensor and convert it into a readable weight value and output it to the terminal; the object sensor is arranged in the storage cabinet and can detect whether there is the container in the storage cabinet; the detection signal of the object sensor is transmitted to the terminal through the communication control panel; the scanning head is arranged in the storage cabinet; the serial port hub is respectively connected to the scanning head and the terminal. The terminal can open the scanning head through the serial port hub to read the identification information of the container, and the terminal can also upload the identification information to the server; the communication control board can also collect the state of the storage cabinet door and transmit it to the terminal, and the terminal can transmit the door state to the server; the server can also send an opening instruction to the terminal. After receiving the opening instruction, the terminal controls the door lock of the storage cabinet through the communication control board to realize the opening action.

3. The food waste container replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The identification information includes an identification code.

4. The food waste container replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that The container includes a kitchen waste collection and fermentation barrel with an ID code.

5. An intelligent replacement system for kitchen waste containers, characterized in that, The system includes a server and the kitchen waste container replacement device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Among them, the server can process the received data, and the processing includes at least one of calculation, verification, unbinding and storage, can send the instruction to the control module, and can also send specified information to the mobile terminal.

6. The intelligent replacement system for kitchen waste containers according to claim 5, characterized in that, Information transmission between the control system and the server and between the server and the mobile terminal is all carried out through a wide area network.

7. A method for replacing a kitchen waste container, characterized in that, The method is implemented based on the replacement system according to claim 5 or 6, and includes at least one of a collection process, a replacement process, a return process and a refund process.

8. The method for replacing the kitchen waste container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The collection process includes: the user scans the code scanning area on the replacement body through the mobile terminal; the mobile terminal uploads the user information to the server; the server verifies the user information; when it is judged as a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile terminal; when it is judged as a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile terminal uploads the registered user information to the server, and then the server sends information; After receiving the information, the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a collection operation, the mobile terminal uploads the collection request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server for payment verification. When it is determined that the payment has been made, an opening instruction is sent to the control module of the current food waste container replacement device, and the control module opens the door of a storage cabinet containing an empty container; where the payment refers to the deposit or purchase price of the container. The user takes out the empty container; closes the door. The control module uploads the door state value of the current storage cabinet to the server; the server verifies the door state value and binds the container currently received by the user to the user's information.

9. The method for replacing a food waste container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The replacement process includes: The user scans the code area on the replacement body through the mobile terminal; where the user is the original user bound to the container to be replaced or a non-bound user. The mobile terminal uploads the user information to the server. The server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile terminal; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile terminal uploads the registered user information to the server, and the server then sends information. After receiving the information, the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a replacement operation, the mobile terminal uploads the replacement request and the information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server, and the server sends an opening instruction to the control module of the current food waste container replacement device, and the control module opens the door of an empty storage cabinet. After the user deposits the container into the storage cabinet, the control module detects whether the container has been deposited, then scans, identifies, and measures the container in the storage cabinet, and then uploads the scanned and measured data to the server. After the user closes the door, the state of the door is uploaded by the control module to the server; the server verifies the identity information of the container, and then unbinds the container from the original user; the server binds the measurement data to the original user. The server determines whether the measurement data has been bound to the user; when it is determined that it is bound, the server sends an opening instruction to the control module; when it is determined that it is not bound, it determines whether the user has made a payment. When it is determined that the payment has been made, the server sends an opening instruction to the control module. When it is determined that the payment has not been made, no opening instruction is sent, and the operation ends; where the payment refers to the deposit or purchase price. After receiving the opening instruction, the control module opens the door of the storage cabinet containing an empty container. The user takes out the empty container; closes the door. The control module uploads the door state value of the current storage cabinet to the server; the server verifies the door state value and binds the container currently received by the user to the user's information.

10. The method for replacing the kitchen waste container according to claim 7, wherein The refund process includes: The user scans the code area on the replacement body using the mobile terminal; where the user is the original user bound to the container to be refunded or a non-bound user. The mobile terminal uploads the user information to the server. The server verifies the user information; when it is determined that the user is a registered user, the server sends information to the mobile terminal; when it is determined that the user is a non-registered user, the server sends registration information to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for registration. After the user registers, the mobile terminal uploads the registered user information to the server, and then the server sends information; After receiving the information, the mobile terminal displays an interactive interface for operation; after the user performs a refund operation, the mobile terminal uploads a refund request and information of the current food waste container replacement device to the server, and the server sends an opening instruction to the control module of the current food waste container replacement device, and the control module opens one of the empty storage cabinets; After the user deposits the container into the storage cabinet, the control module detects whether the container has been deposited, then scans, identifies and measures the container in the storage cabinet, and then uploads the scanned and measured data to the server; After the user closes the door, the status of the cabinet door is uploaded to the server by the control module; the server verifies the identity information of the container, and then unbinds the container from the original user; the server binds the measurement data to the original user.

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