Tablet device, warehouse management system and management method

Abstract

The invention discloses a tablet device, a warehouse management system and a management method.The tablet device comprises a shell, a touch screen, a control panel and a battery assembly capable of switching power supply circuits, the touch screen, the control panel and the battery assembly are arranged in the shell, the battery assembly is connected with the control panel, and the control panel is connected with the touch screen; when the tablet device is used, the power supply lines of the battery assembly and the control panel are switched, so that the hot plug board of the tablet device is not powered off, and the endurance time of the tablet device is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of warehouse management, and in particular relates to a flat panel device, a warehouse management system and a management method. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of technology and electronic devices, tablet devices, as a new type of small and easy-to-carry mobile terminal, use touch screens as basic input devices to complete basic operations and have become indispensable devices in all walks of life.

[0003] However, with the multiple upgrades of tablet devices, the number and power of electronic components in the devices are constantly increasing to further enhance the functions and usage effects of tablet devices. These also put higher requirements on the power supply of tablet devices, requiring them to have longer battery life to meet the actual usage experience of users in daily life and work. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide a tablet device that solves the problem of short battery life of existing tablet devices.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a warehouse management system using the flat panel device.

[0006] The present invention also aims to provide a management method for the warehouse management system.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the first technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: a tablet device includes a housing and a touch screen, a control board, and a battery assembly with a switchable power supply circuit arranged in the housing, wherein the battery assembly is connected to the control board, and the control board is connected to the touch screen; during use, by switching the power supply circuits between the battery assembly and the control board, the hot-swappable board of the tablet device is kept powered on, thereby extending the battery life of the tablet device.

[0008] Furthermore, the battery assembly includes a main battery and a sub-battery connected to the control board.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a barcode recognition component connected to the control panel for identifying the barcode information of the material.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an identification key connected to the control panel, and pressing the identification key prompts the control panel to control the barcode recognition component to perform a barcode recognition operation.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes an HDMI interface connected to the control board, and the HDMI interface is connected to an external device via an HDMI cable to realize digital audio transmission between the tablet device and the external device.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a power interface and a SIM slot, and the shell is provided with a rubber cover adapted to the power interface and the SIM slot.

[0013] Furthermore, arc-shaped protrusions are provided at the four corners of the shell.

[0014] The second technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: a warehouse management system includes a warehouse management module and at least one flat-panel device connected thereto. When in use, the flat-panel device is used to identify the barcode of the material, and the identification result is sent to the warehouse management module for storage and recording.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a temperature and humidity sensor and a temperature and humidity adjustment device connected to the warehouse management module. The temperature and humidity sensor detects the temperature and humidity of the storage area in real time and sends the detection results to the warehouse management module. The warehouse management module controls the operating status of the temperature and humidity adjustment device according to the detection results.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes logistics equipment connected to the warehouse management module. When in use, the warehouse management module plans a forward path for the logistics equipment.

[0017] The third technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: A management method for a warehouse management system, specifically comprising:

[0018] Log in to the warehouse management module and verify the user's operation authority. If the user has the operation authority, jump to the operation interface. If the user does not have the operation authority, repeat the operation;

[0019] View inbound and outbound requests on the warehouse management module's operation interface, plan the logistics equipment's forward path based on the material's current and target stacking locations, and send the forward path to the logistics equipment;

[0020] The logistics equipment moves to the current stacking location of the materials, uses the tablet device to obtain the barcode identification information of each material, and sends the barcode identification information to the warehouse management module. The materials after barcode identification are placed on the logistics equipment, and the logistics equipment transfers them to the target stacking location according to the forward path;

[0021] The warehouse management module counts the material's incoming and outgoing data based on the received material barcode identification information, and generates corresponding incoming and outgoing record sheets for users to view and print.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0023] The temperature and humidity sensor is used to detect the temperature and humidity data of the storage area in real time, and the warehouse management module controls the operation of the temperature and humidity adjustment equipment in the storage area according to the temperature and humidity data.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the present invention switches the power supply lines of the battery assembly and the control board, so that the tablet device can be hot-plugged without power interruption, thereby indirectly extending the battery life of the tablet device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the tablet device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 An exploded view of the tablet device according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a framework diagram of the warehouse management system of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a management flow chart of the warehouse management system described in the present invention.

[0029] In the figure, 1-housing, 2-touch screen, 3-control board, 4-battery, 5-barcode recognition component, 6-HDMI interface, 7-rubber cover, 8-arc-shaped protrusion, 9-warehouse management module, 10-temperature and humidity sensor, 11-logistics equipment, 12-temperature and humidity adjustment equipment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be clarified that the terms "vertical", "transverse", "longitudinal", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc. indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] The flat panel device provided in this embodiment has a structure as follows Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, it includes a shell 1 and a touch screen 2, a control board 3 and a battery assembly 4 with a switchable power supply line arranged in the shell 1. The battery assembly 4 is connected to the control board 3, and the control board 3 is connected to the touch screen 2. When in use, by switching the power supply lines between the battery assembly 4 and the control board 3, the hot plug board of the tablet device is not disconnected, thereby extending the battery life of the tablet device.

[0034] Based on the above structure, the present application switches the power supply lines of the battery assembly 4 and the control board 3, so that the tablet device can be hot-swapped without power interruption, thereby indirectly extending the battery life of the tablet device.

[0035] Specifically, the battery assembly 4 includes a main battery and a sub-battery connected to the control board 3 , and the number of each of the main battery and the sub-battery is at least one.

[0036] The capacity of the main battery is 10000mAh, and the capacity of the secondary battery is 1000mAh. Both the main battery and the secondary battery are electrically connected to the hot-swappable circuit integrated on the control board 3. When the main battery is powered off, it can automatically switch to the secondary battery for power supply, avoiding interruption of the tablet device when replacing the battery.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present application, the tablet device further includes a barcode recognition component 5 connected to the control board 3 for recognizing the barcode information of the material.

[0038] In the prior art, the barcode recognition component 5 is either fixed in a specific position or connected to the controller via a connecting line, which limits its use. In the present application, a barcode recognition component 5 connected to the control board 3 is set in the shell 1 of the tablet device to identify the barcode information of the material, and the identified material barcode information is sent to the control board 3 for storage, transmission and other processing, and then sent to the touch screen 2 for display, thereby improving the functionality of the tablet device and the convenience of barcode recognition, and facilitating user use. Preferably, the barcode recognition component 5 is an existing product such as a radio frequency identification component and a two-dimensional code recognition component.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, the tablet device also includes an identification key connected to the control panel 3. By pressing the identification key, the control panel 3 controls the barcode recognition component 5 to perform a barcode recognition operation, thereby preventing the barcode recognition component 5 from being turned on for a long time, wasting power, or performing invalid recognition.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present application, the tablet device further includes an HDMI interface 6 connected to the control board 3 , and the HDMI interface 6 is connected to an external device via an HDMI cable to achieve digital audio transmission between the tablet device and the external device.

[0041] The HDMI interface 6 is a Micro interface. When the interface is connected to an external device via an HDMI cable, it can simultaneously transmit uncompressed audio and video signals, thereby enhancing the interactive capability of the tablet device and the external device and broadening its application.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present application, the tablet device further includes a power interface and a SIM slot, and the housing 1 is provided with a rubber cover 7 adapted to the power interface and the SIM slot; by providing the rubber cover 7 to cover the power interface and the SIM slot, dust and moisture are prevented from entering the tablet device when idle and affecting its use, thereby ensuring the waterproof and dustproof effect of the tablet device.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present application, arc-shaped protrusions 8 are provided at the four corners of the shell 1. The provision of the arc-shaped protrusions 8 can increase the strength of the shell 1, make the corners of the shell 1 smoother, and reduce damage caused by collision with other objects.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] The warehouse management system provided in this embodiment has a structure as follows Figure 3 As shown, it includes a warehouse management module 9 and at least one flat-panel device described in Example 1 connected thereto. When in use, the flat-panel device is used to identify the barcode information of the material, and the identification result is sent to the warehouse management module 9 for storage and recording.

[0046] Specifically, at least one tablet device is connected to the warehouse management module 9 through wireless connection technology. The tablet device is carried by the warehouse management personnel to facilitate the identification of the barcodes of materials entering and leaving the warehouse, and then the identification results are sent to the warehouse management module 9. The warehouse management module 9 records the time, quantity and other information of the material entering and leaving the warehouse, making it convenient for the warehouse management personnel to check the entry records, exit records and material inventory.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present application, the warehouse management system also includes a temperature and humidity sensor 10 and a temperature and humidity adjustment device 12 connected to the warehouse management module 9. The temperature and humidity sensor 10 detects the temperature and humidity of the storage area in real time and sends the detection results to the warehouse management module 9. The warehouse management module 9 controls the operating status of the temperature and humidity adjustment device 12 according to the detection results.

[0048] The temperature and humidity regulating device 12 is an air conditioner, a dehumidifier or a humidifier. The warehouse management module 9 is provided with a suitable storage temperature and humidity threshold range. When the temperature and humidity sensor 10 detects that the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the threshold range, the warehouse management module 9 does not process it. When it exceeds the threshold range, the warehouse management module 9 sends a signal to the controller of the air conditioner, dehumidifier or humidifier to control the air conditioner, dehumidifier or humidifier to adjust the temperature and humidity of the storage area to within the threshold range.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present application, the warehouse management system further includes logistics equipment 11 connected to the warehouse management module 9 . When in use, the warehouse management module 9 plans a forward path for the logistics equipment 11 .

[0050] The logistics equipment 11 is an intelligent transportation equipment such as an intelligent guided vehicle (AGV) and an intelligent forklift. When in use, the user uses these logistics equipment 11 to store materials in or out of the warehouse. The warehouse management module 9 stores a map of the storage area, the storage index of the material in the storage area, and the storage quantity and other information. When materials need to be put into or out of the warehouse, the user searches for the storage index of the material in the storage area on the warehouse management module 9, and determines the current stacking position and target stacking position of the material based on the information, plans the corresponding forward path, and sends it to the control end of the logistics equipment 11, thereby controlling each logistics equipment 11 to move forward to transfer materials.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, the management method of the warehouse management system provided in this embodiment is specifically as follows:

[0052] Step S1, log in to the warehouse management module 9, verify the user's operating authority, and determine whether the user has the authority to operate in the warehouse management module 9. When the user does not have the operating authority, repeat the operation for re-verification; when the user has the operating authority, it automatically jumps to the operation interface, making it convenient for the user to query the storage area and inventory quantity of each material.

[0053] Step S2: Check the inbound and outbound requests on the operation interface of the warehouse management module 9, plan the forward path of the logistics equipment 11 based on the current stacking location and the target stacking location of the material, and send the planned forward path to the control terminal of the logistics equipment 11. The logistics equipment 11 moves to the starting position of the forward path, that is, the current stacking location of the material.

[0054] The warehouse management personnel use the tablet device to identify the barcode of the material, and then send the identified barcode information to the warehouse management module 9, and stack the materials after barcode identification on the logistics equipment 11. The logistics equipment 11 moves the materials to the end position of the forward path, that is, the target stacking position of the materials, completing the warehousing and outbound of the materials.

[0055] In step S3, the warehouse management module 9 collects data on the incoming and outgoing materials according to the received material identification information, and generates corresponding incoming and outgoing records for users to view and print.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present application, when the warehouse management system is running, the temperature and humidity sensor 10 is used to detect the temperature and humidity data of the storage area in real time, and send it to the warehouse management module 9 to compare with the pre-stored temperature and humidity thresholds. When the detected temperature and humidity data are within the threshold range, the warehouse management module 9 does not process it. When the detected temperature and humidity data are outside the threshold range, the warehouse management module 9 sends a signal to the temperature and humidity adjustment device 12 to control its operating status to adjust the temperature and humidity data to within the threshold range.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A tablet device, characterized in that: The device comprises a housing (1), a touch screen (2) arranged in the housing (1), a control panel (3), and a battery assembly (4) with a switchable power supply circuit, wherein the battery assembly (4) is connected to the control panel (3), and the control panel (3) is connected to the touch screen (2); when in use, the hot plug board of the tablet device is kept powered on by switching the power supply circuits of the battery assembly (4) and the control panel (3), thereby extending the battery life of the tablet device.

2. The tablet device according to claim 1, wherein: The battery assembly (4) includes a main battery and a sub-battery connected to the control board (3).

3. The tablet device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a barcode recognition component (5) connected to the control panel (3) for recognizing the barcode information of the material.

4. The tablet device according to claim 3, wherein: It also includes an identification key connected to the control panel (3), and by pressing the identification key, the control panel (3) is prompted to control the barcode recognition component (5) to perform a barcode recognition operation.

5. A tablet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes an HDMI interface (6) connected to the control board (3), and the HDMI interface (6) is connected to an external device via an HDMI cable to achieve digital audio transmission between the tablet device and the external device.

6. A warehouse management system, characterized in that: The device comprises a warehouse management module (9) and at least one flat panel device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 connected thereto. When in use, the flat panel device is used to identify the barcode of the material, and the identification result is sent to the warehouse management module (9) for storage and recording.

7. A warehouse management system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage system further comprises a temperature and humidity sensor (10) and a temperature and humidity regulating device (12) connected to the storage management module (9); the temperature and humidity sensor (10) detects the temperature and humidity of the storage area in real time and sends the detection result to the storage management module (9); and the storage management module (9) controls the operating state of the temperature and humidity regulating device (12) according to the detection result.

8. A warehouse management system according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes logistics equipment (11) connected to the warehouse management module (9). When in use, the warehouse management module (9) plans a forward path for the logistics equipment (11).

9. A warehouse management system management method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: Specifically include: Log in to the warehouse management module (9), verify the user's operating authority, if the user has the operating authority, jump to the operation interface, if the user does not have the operating authority, repeat the operation; Checking the inbound and outbound requests on the operation interface of the warehouse management module (9), planning the forward path of the logistics equipment (11) based on the current stacking location and the target stacking location of the material, and sending the forward path to the logistics equipment (11); The logistics equipment (11) moves to the current stacking location of the materials, uses a tablet device to obtain barcode identification information of each material, and sends the barcode identification information to the warehouse management module (9), places the barcode-identified materials on the logistics equipment (11), and the logistics equipment (11) transfers them to the target stacking location according to the forward path; The warehouse management module (9) counts the incoming and outgoing data of materials based on the received material barcode identification information, and generates corresponding incoming and outgoing record sheets for users to view and print.

10. A management method for a warehouse management system according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The temperature and humidity sensor (10) is used to detect the temperature and humidity data of the storage area in real time, and the warehouse management module (9) controls the operation of the temperature and humidity adjustment device (12) in the storage area according to the temperature and humidity data.

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