Gold ingot self-service warehouse-in and warehouse-out handover method

Abstract

The invention discloses a gold ingot self-service warehouse-in and warehouse-out handover method. The method comprises the steps of warehouse-in and warehouse-out handover order code scanning recognition and checking, handover personnel identity checking, gold ingot feeding orientation and number recognition, gold ingot orientation turning, weighing and proofreading, grabbing and box entering, whole box grabbing, inventory management and warehouse-in and warehouse-out matched management. The system has the beneficial effects that through the automatic and intelligent operation process, the manual intervention links are greatly reduced, the working efficiency of gold ingot warehouse-in and warehouse-out is remarkably improved, the labor intensity of workers is effectively reduced, the overall working efficiency is improved, the dependence on a large amount of manpower is reduced, and the manpower cost expenditure of enterprises in the aspect of gold ingot management is reduced; according to the method, the economic benefit of an enterprise is improved, the competitiveness of the enterprise is enhanced, accurate identification and recording of gold ingot information and weight are realized by means of an advanced visual algorithm and high-precision weighing equipment, personal errors are effectively avoided, and the accuracy and reliability of inventory management are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a self-service warehouse entry and exit handover method, specifically a self-service warehouse entry and exit handover method for gold ingots, belonging to the field of gold ingot storage management technology. Background Technology

[0002] In bank gold ingot trading institutions, the vault plays a crucial role in handling gold ingot entry and exit, as well as allocation to the Shanghai Gold Exchange. However, current bank vault gold ingot management generally employs the traditional method of manual handover, weighing, and packing. Because the manual operation of vault entry and exit is extremely cumbersome, and most gold ingots are sold in boxes of 25kg or 30kg, with individual ingots weighing 100g, 1000g, and 3000g, the workload is heavy, the staff is aging, and identifying ingot numbers is difficult. This results in significant labor costs, makes it difficult to generate timely records and reports, hinders information technology implementation, and poses certain security risks.

[0003] In existing technologies, such as the intelligent precious metal vault and its operation method and management system disclosed in CN116823103A, stacker cranes, three-coordinate robotic arms and visual recognition equipment are used to realize the automated transportation and identification of precious metals in the vault. However, it mainly focuses on the automation of logistics inside the vault. It does not provide detailed and targeted designs for the automated verification of handover documents in the initial stage of the entire process of gold ingot entry and exit, the accurate identification of the handover personnel, and the solution to the interference of surface reflection on number identification of high-value gold ingots. Another example is the unmanned intelligent vault entry method disclosed in CN115571532A. Its technical solution focuses on realizing the automatic transportation, information identification and sorting of products through transmission rollers, identification units and sorting units. It aims to reduce manual intervention and automatically generate reports. However, its functional disclosure is insufficient in terms of automatic flipping of gold ingots after identification to ensure comprehensive information collection, automated packing in a specific order, and automatic shelving of whole boxes of goods and deep integration with the inventory management system. Therefore, none of the above solutions fully cover the entire chain of automated management of gold ingots from the start of handover to the final warehousing / outbound process, especially in ensuring handover security, identification accuracy, and process continuity.

[0004] In summary, current gold ingot warehousing management faces the following pressing technical challenges: First, existing automated systems lack sufficient automation in the handover and personnel identity verification stages, hindering truly unmanned handover and full-process traceability. Second, there is a lack of effective solutions to address the difficulty in identifying ingot numbers due to their reflective surface, impacting accuracy. Third, the processes of ingot flipping, sequential packing, and shelving still rely on manual labor or have low levels of automation, limiting overall efficiency. Fourth, insufficient information technology in inventory management makes it difficult to automatically and accurately execute first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory management strategies and generate timely management reports. This invention aims to address these technical problems by providing a comprehensive, efficient, and secure self-service gold ingot warehousing handover method. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems by providing a method for self-service gold ingot entry and exit. By introducing automation and intelligent technologies, the method simplifies the gold ingot entry and exit operation process, reduces labor costs, and improves management efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, it realizes the informatization and intelligentization of gold ingot management, has a first-in-first-out (FIFO) function, effectively eliminates safety hazards, and improves the overall level of gold ingot storage management.

[0006] This invention achieves the above objective through the following technical solution: a method for self-service gold ingot entry and exit, comprising the following steps:

[0007] S1. Scan and verify the signature information on the inbound / outbound handover form by scanning the barcode.

[0008] S2. Verify the identity of the handover personnel, including the delivery personnel, the pickup personnel, and the personnel of the handover unit.

[0009] S3, Gold Ingot Loading Orientation and Number Recognition: Automated weighing operation of gold ingots, combined with visual algorithms to automatically recognize the orientation and number of gold ingots;

[0010] S4. Gold ingot orientation rotation: By automatically flipping the gold ingot, information recognition of the gold ingot from all directions is achieved.

[0011] S5. Weighing and calibration: Accurately weigh the gold ingots and strictly calibrate the weighing data.

[0012] S6. Grab and pack into boxes: After identification and weighing, the gold ingots are automatically packed into boxes according to their numbering order.

[0013] S7. Full box grabbing: Automated loading of full boxes of gold ingots onto shelves;

[0014] S8. Inventory management: Unified management of box and gold ingot numbers;

[0015] S9. Inbound and outbound management, integrating daily clearing, report generation and log management functions to manage the daily inbound and outbound of gold ingots.

[0016] As a further aspect of the present invention: a barcode scanning and verification module for inbound / outbound handover slips is used for barcode scanning and verification of handover slips, specifically including:

[0017] Visual algorithms are used to automatically photograph, accurately identify, and meticulously verify inbound and outbound handover forms. At the same time, the signature information on the handover forms is strictly checked to ensure the authenticity, completeness, and accuracy of the handover forms, providing reliable documentary evidence for the handover of gold ingots.

[0018] As a further aspect of the present invention: an identity verification module for handover personnel is used for identity verification, specifically including:

[0019] The identity verification module for handover personnel integrates one or more of the following identification methods, including but not limited to fingerprint recognition, facial camera recognition, and ID card information reading. During the gold ingot entry and exit process, the module uses the appropriate identification method to quickly and accurately authenticate the identities of delivery personnel, pickup personnel, and personnel of the handover unit, effectively preventing unauthorized personnel from participating in the gold ingot handover and ensuring the security of the handover process.

[0020] As a further aspect of the present invention: a gold ingot feeding orientation and number identification module is used for gold ingot identification. Specifically, this includes: using a robotic arm to automate the weighing operation of gold ingots, combining a visual algorithm to automatically identify the orientation and number of the gold ingots, and comparing the accuracy of the number in real time to accurately obtain key information about the gold ingots, avoiding errors that may occur during manual identification, and providing an accurate data foundation for subsequent management.

[0021] As a further aspect of the present invention: a steering module is used to steering the gold ingot, specifically including:

[0022] By using a robotic arm to automatically flip gold ingots, the system can identify gold ingots from all angles. Regardless of how the gold ingots are fed, it can ensure that all key information is accurately acquired, thus improving identification efficiency and accuracy.

[0023] During the gold ingot identification process of the steering module, the supporting shadowless light source module overcomes the interference of gold ingot surface reflection on the identification work. By optimizing the lighting conditions, it ensures that the visual recognition can clearly capture the gold ingot information and ensures the smooth progress of the identification work.

[0024] As a further aspect of the present invention: a weighing and calibration module is used to weigh and calibrate the gold ingots, specifically including:

[0025] High-precision weighing equipment is used to accurately weigh gold ingots, and the weighing data is strictly calibrated; this ensures that any abnormalities in the weighing process are detected in a timely manner, guarantees the accuracy of gold ingot weight information, and provides reliable weight data for gold ingot trading and inventory management.

[0026] As a further aspect of the present invention: a grabbing and loading module is used to grab and load gold ingots into a box, specifically including:

[0027] The robotic arm will automatically pack the gold ingots after identification and weighing according to their numbering order, ensuring that the gold ingots are arranged in an orderly manner in the box, which facilitates subsequent storage, inventory and outbound operations, and improves packing efficiency and standardization.

[0028] As a further aspect of the present invention: a whole-box gripping module is used to grip the boxed gold ingots, specifically including:

[0029] The robotic arm enables automated shelving of boxes of gold ingots. Following instructions from the inventory management system, the boxes of gold ingots are accurately placed in designated shelf locations, achieving orderly storage of gold ingots and improving the utilization rate of warehouse space.

[0030] As a further aspect of the present invention: inventory management is performed using an inventory management module, specifically including:

[0031] The inventory management module integrates an inventory management system, which enables unified management of box and gold ingot numbers, strictly adheres to the first-in-first-out principle, ensures the rationality and efficiency of gold ingot inventory management, avoids gold ingot backlog, and optimizes inventory turnover.

[0032] As a further aspect of the present invention: an inbound / outbound management module is used for inbound / outbound management, specifically including:

[0033] The daily clearing function manages incoming and outgoing boxes separately, strictly preventing mixed storage; it also clears and verifies incoming and outgoing data daily to ensure the real-time accuracy of inventory information.

[0034] The report generation function automatically generates diverse reports during the gold ingot entry and exit process, covering daily, weekly, and monthly entry and exit details, entry and exit statistics, inventory age, inventory statistics, and statistics by item type; the reports provide managers with comprehensive and accurate inventory management data, facilitating data analysis and decision-making.

[0035] The log management function has comprehensive operation log recording, management and auditing functions, which records in detail the relevant information of each gold ingot entry and exit operation, including the operator, operation time and operation content; at the same time, the role and permission management function is set up to assign corresponding operation permissions according to different user roles, so as to ensure the security of operations and the confidentiality of data.

[0036] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0037] 1. Significantly improves work efficiency. This invention significantly reduces manual intervention through automated and intelligent operation processes, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of gold ingot entry and exit from the warehouse, effectively reducing the labor intensity of staff, and enhancing overall work efficiency.

[0038] 2. Reduce labor costs, decrease reliance on large numbers of workers, lower the company's labor costs in gold ingot management, improve the company's economic efficiency, and enhance the company's competitiveness.

[0039] 3. Improve management accuracy: By leveraging advanced visual algorithms and high-precision weighing equipment, accurate identification and recording of gold ingot information and weight can be achieved, effectively avoiding human error and improving the accuracy and reliability of inventory management.

[0040] 4. Achieve information-based management: Through the inventory management system and the generation of diverse reports, the management of gold ingot entry and exit is made information-based. Managers can obtain real-time inventory dynamic information, providing a strong basis for scientific decision-making and improving management level.

[0041] 5. Enhance security measures: Strict identity authentication, comprehensive access control, and detailed logging and auditing functions ensure the security of the gold ingot handover process, effectively eliminate potential security risks, and ensure the safe and reliable management of gold ingots.

[0042] 6. Optimize inventory management. The first-in, first-out (FIFO) function of the inventory management system ensures the reasonable turnover of gold ingots, avoids the backlog of gold ingots, optimizes the inventory structure, and improves the scientific and rational nature of inventory management. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall process of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the personnel identification module of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting module for the inbound and outbound management of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] Example 1, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a method for self-service gold ingot entry, exit, and handover includes the following steps:

[0048] S1. Scan and verify the signature information on the inbound / outbound handover form by scanning the barcode.

[0049] S2. Verify the identity of the handover personnel, including the delivery personnel, the pickup personnel, and the personnel of the handover unit.

[0050] S3, Gold Ingot Loading Orientation and Number Recognition: Automated weighing operation of gold ingots, combined with visual algorithms to automatically recognize the orientation and number of gold ingots;

[0051] S4. Gold ingot orientation rotation: By automatically flipping the gold ingot, information recognition of the gold ingot from all directions is achieved.

[0052] S5. Weighing and calibration: Accurately weigh the gold ingots and strictly calibrate the weighing data.

[0053] S6. Grab and pack into boxes: After identification and weighing, the gold ingots are automatically packed into boxes according to their numbering order.

[0054] S7. Full box grabbing: Automated loading of full boxes of gold ingots onto shelves;

[0055] S8. Inventory management: Unified management of box and gold ingot numbers;

[0056] S9. Inbound and outbound management, integrating daily clearing, report generation and log management functions to manage the daily inbound and outbound of gold ingots.

[0057] Example 2, in addition to all the technical features included in Example 1, also includes:

[0058] The system employs a barcode scanning and verification module for inbound / outbound handover slips to perform barcode scanning and verification, specifically including:

[0059] Visual algorithms are used to automatically photograph, accurately identify, and meticulously verify inbound and outbound handover forms. At the same time, the signature information on the handover forms is strictly checked to ensure the authenticity, completeness, and accuracy of the handover forms, providing reliable documentary evidence for the handover of gold ingots.

[0060] Furthermore, an identity verification module is used to verify the identities of the personnel involved in the handover, specifically including:

[0061] The identity verification module for handover personnel integrates one or more of the following identification methods, including but not limited to fingerprint recognition, facial camera recognition, and ID card information reading. During the gold ingot entry and exit process, the module uses the appropriate identification method to quickly and accurately authenticate the identities of delivery personnel, pickup personnel, and personnel of the handover unit, effectively preventing unauthorized personnel from participating in the gold ingot handover and ensuring the security of the handover process.

[0062] Furthermore, a gold ingot identification module is used for gold ingot feeding orientation and number recognition. Specifically, this includes: using a robotic arm to automate the weighing operation of gold ingots, combining visual algorithms to automatically identify the orientation and number of the gold ingots, and comparing the accuracy of the number in real time to accurately obtain key information about the gold ingots, avoiding errors that may occur during manual identification, and providing an accurate data foundation for subsequent management.

[0063] Furthermore, a steering module is used to steer the gold ingots, specifically including:

[0064] By using a robotic arm to automatically flip gold ingots, the system can identify gold ingots from all angles. Regardless of how the gold ingots are fed, it can ensure that all key information is accurately acquired, thus improving identification efficiency and accuracy.

[0065] During the gold ingot identification process of the steering module, the supporting shadowless light source module overcomes the interference of gold ingot surface reflection on the identification work. By optimizing the lighting conditions, it ensures that the visual recognition can clearly capture the gold ingot information and ensures the smooth progress of the identification work.

[0066] Furthermore, a weighing calibration module is used to weigh and calibrate the gold ingots, specifically including:

[0067] High-precision weighing equipment is used to accurately weigh gold ingots, and the weighing data is strictly calibrated; this ensures that any abnormalities in the weighing process are detected in a timely manner, guarantees the accuracy of gold ingot weight information, and provides reliable weight data for gold ingot trading and inventory management.

[0068] Furthermore, a grabbing and binning module is used to grab and bin the gold ingots, specifically including:

[0069] The robotic arm will automatically pack the gold ingots after identification and weighing according to their numbering order, ensuring that the gold ingots are arranged in an orderly manner in the box, which facilitates subsequent storage, inventory and outbound operations, and improves packing efficiency and standardization.

[0070] Furthermore, a whole-box gripping module is used to grip the boxed gold ingots, specifically including:

[0071] The robotic arm enables automated shelving of boxes of gold ingots. Following instructions from the inventory management system, the boxes of gold ingots are accurately placed in designated shelf locations, achieving orderly storage of gold ingots and improving the utilization rate of warehouse space.

[0072] Furthermore, an inventory management module is used for inventory management, specifically including:

[0073] The inventory management module integrates an inventory management system, which enables unified management of box and gold ingot numbers, strictly adheres to the first-in-first-out principle, ensures the rationality and efficiency of gold ingot inventory management, avoids gold ingot backlog, and optimizes inventory turnover.

[0074] Furthermore, an inbound / outbound management module is used for inbound / outbound management, specifically including:

[0075] The daily clearing function manages incoming and outgoing boxes separately, strictly preventing mixed storage; it also clears and verifies incoming and outgoing data daily to ensure the real-time accuracy of inventory information.

[0076] The report generation function automatically generates diverse reports during the gold ingot entry and exit process, covering daily, weekly, and monthly entry and exit details, entry and exit statistics, inventory age, inventory statistics, and statistics by item type; the reports provide managers with comprehensive and accurate inventory management data, facilitating data analysis and decision-making.

[0077] The log management function has comprehensive operation log recording, management and auditing functions, which records in detail the relevant information of each gold ingot entry and exit operation, including the operator, operation time and operation content; at the same time, the role and permission management function is set up to assign corresponding operation permissions according to different user roles, so as to ensure the security of operations and the confidentiality of data.

[0078] Working Principle: For external personnel entering and leaving the vault, upon entry, they complete the delivery personnel identification and handover document authentication sequentially at the business hall entrance, retrieve the goods, and then proceed with the loading operation according to the prescribed order. Upon exiting, the same personnel identification and handover document authentication are performed, and the packing / bagging operation is completed automatically, achieving a convenient and efficient gold ingot handover process. The self-service equipment strictly implements a daily clearing system, managing the boxes for entry and exit separately to ensure that the gold ingot numbering strictly follows system instructions, guaranteeing the standardization and accuracy of inventory management. Various reports are automatically generated during the gold ingot entry and exit process, with the exit process being the reverse of the entry process. Through report data, managers can clearly grasp the dynamics of gold ingot entry and exit, inventory status, and other information, providing strong support for inventory management. The system's operation log management function and role-based access control function work together to achieve comprehensive monitoring and management of system operations. Strict access control prevents unauthorized operations and data leaks, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the gold ingot management system.

[0079] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0080] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. Scan and verify the signature information on the inbound / outbound handover form by scanning the barcode. S2. Verify the identity of the handover personnel, including the delivery personnel, the pickup personnel, and the personnel of the handover unit. S3, Gold Ingot Loading Orientation and Number Recognition: Automated weighing operation of gold ingots, combined with visual algorithms to automatically recognize the orientation and number of gold ingots; S4. Gold ingot orientation rotation: By automatically flipping the gold ingot, information recognition of the gold ingot from all directions is achieved. S5. Weighing and calibration: Accurately weigh the gold ingots and strictly calibrate the weighing data. S6. Grab and pack into boxes: After identification and weighing, the gold ingots are automatically packed into boxes according to their numbering order. S7. Full box grabbing: Automated loading of full boxes of gold ingots onto shelves; S8. Inventory management: Unified management of box and gold ingot numbers; S9. Inbound and outbound management, integrating daily clearing, report generation and log management functions to manage the daily inbound and outbound of gold ingots.

2. The method for self-service entry and exit of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S1, the handover slip scanning and verification module is used to perform handover slip scanning and verification, specifically including: Visual algorithms are used to take photos of inbound and outbound handover forms, accurately identify and meticulously verify them, and strictly check the signature information on the handover forms.

3. The method for self-service entry and exit of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the identity verification module for the handover personnel is used for identity verification, specifically including: The identity verification module for handover personnel integrates one or more of the following identification methods, including but not limited to fingerprint recognition, facial camera recognition, and ID card information reading. During the gold ingot entry and exit process, the module uses the appropriate identification method to quickly and accurately authenticate the identities of delivery personnel, pickup personnel, and personnel from the handover unit.

4. The method for self-service entry and exit of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S3, a gold ingot feeding orientation and number identification module is used to identify gold ingots. Specifically, this includes: using a robotic arm to automate the weighing operation of gold ingots, combining a visual algorithm to automatically identify the orientation and number of the gold ingots, and comparing the accuracy of the number in real time.

5. The method for self-service entry and exit of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S4, the gold ingot is steered using a steering module, specifically including: By using a robotic arm to automatically flip gold ingots, the system can identify all aspects of the gold ingots, ensuring that all key information is accurately acquired regardless of how the gold ingots are fed. During the process of identifying gold ingots using the steering module, a shadowless light source module is provided to overcome the interference of reflections on the surface of the gold ingots on the identification process.

6. The method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S5, a weighing calibration module is used to weigh and calibrate the gold ingots, specifically including: High-precision weighing equipment is used to accurately weigh gold ingots, and the weighing data is strictly calibrated; providing reliable weight data for gold ingot trading and inventory management.

7. The method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S6, the gold ingots are gripped and placed into a box using a grabbing and placing module, specifically including: The robotic arm will automatically pack the gold ingots after identification and weighing according to their numbering order, ensuring that the gold ingots are arranged in an orderly manner in the box, which will facilitate subsequent storage, inventory and outbound operations.

8. The method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S7, a whole-box gripping module is used to grip the boxed gold ingots, specifically including: The robotic arm enables automated shelving of boxes of gold ingots, accurately placing the boxes in designated shelf locations according to instructions from the inventory management system.

9. The method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S8, an inventory management module is used for inventory management, specifically including: The inventory management module integrates an inventory management system, which enables unified management of box and gold ingot numbers and strictly enforces the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle.

10. The method for self-service entry, exit, and handover of gold ingots according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S9, an inbound / outbound management module is used for inbound / outbound management, specifically including: The daily clearing function manages incoming and outgoing boxes separately, strictly preventing mixed storage; and clears and verifies the incoming and outgoing data every day. The report generation function automatically generates diverse reports during the gold ingot inbound and outbound process, covering daily, weekly, and monthly inbound and outbound details, inbound and outbound statistics, inventory age, inventory statistics, and statistics by item type; the reports provide managers with comprehensive and accurate inventory management data; The log management function has comprehensive operation log recording, management and auditing functions, which records in detail the relevant information of each gold ingot entry and exit operation, including the operator, operation time and operation content; at the same time, the role and permission management function is set up to assign corresponding operation permissions according to different user roles.

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