Intelligent box weighing system and method for intelligent transportation station

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses an intelligent box weighing system and method for an intelligent transportation station, and the system achieves the automatic collection and verification of vehicle information and weight data through an intelligent box integrating a vehicle recognition system, an anti-cheating system, an auxiliary system, and a scale body. The system performs data interaction with a cloud service platform comprising a logistics platform, a station management system and a third-party system, realizes automation and intelligence of the whole vehicle weighing process, effectively prevents weighing cheating behaviors, ensures authenticity and accuracy of data, and simultaneously, through seamless connection between the cloud platform and internal and external systems, improves vehicle weighing efficiency. Data centralized management, real-time sharing and cross-system collaboration are realized, and the operation efficiency and management level of the station are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of weighing technology, specifically to a smart box weighing system and method for intelligent transportation stations. Background Technology

[0002] With social development, the government is strengthening its efficient supervision of the transportation industry and is striving to build a national-level freight collaborative management service platform that integrates government management, industry services and enterprise applications, as well as a smart transportation comprehensive service platform that is deeply integrated with financial services. Weighing vehicles at transportation nodes in smart transportation stations is a very important part of smart transportation.

[0003] Currently, when existing smart transportation hubs weigh incoming and outgoing freight vehicles, the accuracy and authenticity of the weighing data are difficult to ensure due to the varying actual conditions of the vehicles and the incomplete facilities at the hubs. Furthermore, the data obtained by operation and management personnel lacks centralized management and analysis, making it difficult to make accurate decisions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address these issues, this invention provides an intelligent weighing system and method for smart transportation stations, which solves the problems of low efficiency, susceptibility to cheating, and data isolation and difficulty in management caused by reliance on manual operation in existing traditional weighing processes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a smart box weighing system for intelligent transportation stations is provided, the system comprising:

[0007] The smart box includes a vehicle recognition system, an anti-cheating system, an auxiliary system, and a weighbridge. The vehicle recognition system is used to automatically identify vehicle information, the anti-cheating system is used to verify the weighing data to prevent cheating, the auxiliary system is used to improve operating efficiency and user experience, and the weighbridge is used to acquire real-time weighing data of the vehicle.

[0008] The vehicle identification system is electrically connected to the anti-cheating system and the auxiliary system to transmit vehicle information; the weighbridge is electrically connected to the anti-cheating system to transmit weighing data for verification.

[0009] The cloud service platform includes a logistics platform, a terminal management system, and a third-party system. The logistics platform is used for logistics operation management, the terminal management system is used for terminal operation management, and the third-party system is used for interfacing with external systems.

[0010] The logistics platform, the station management system, and the third-party system interact with each other's data; the cloud service platform communicates with the smart box to receive weighing data.

[0011] Furthermore, the vehicle recognition system includes a license plate recognition unit, an ETM antenna, and a barcode scanner;

[0012] The license plate recognition integrated machine includes an intelligent monitoring pole, on which a license plate recognition camera, a license plate supplement light device, traffic lights, and lighting devices are installed.

[0013] Furthermore, the ETM antenna is used to communicate with the on-board ETM chip to realize vehicle identification and payment functions.

[0014] Furthermore, the scanner is used to scan QR codes or barcodes on the vehicle to identify vehicle-related information.

[0015] Furthermore, the anti-cheating system includes a barrier gate host and an infrared parking space detector, wherein the infrared parking space detector includes an infrared receiver module and an infrared anti-cheating module.

[0016] Furthermore, the auxiliary system includes a large display screen and a monitoring video, wherein the large display screen includes a display screen, an NFC payment module, a QR code recognition module, a human service call module, and a receipt printing module.

[0017] Furthermore, the weighing body includes a weighing sensor for weighing the vehicle.

[0018] Furthermore, the cloud service platform provides API interfaces for data integration with the third-party system.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a method for weighing smart boxes at smart transportation stations is provided, the method comprising:

[0020] When a vehicle enters the weighing area, the vehicle identification system automatically identifies the vehicle's identity and related information.

[0021] The anti-cheating system detects vehicle parameters to ensure that the vehicle is in the prescribed position during weighing;

[0022] Real-time weighing data of vehicles is collected through the weighbridge.

[0023] The weighing data is transmitted to the cloud service platform via a smart box;

[0024] The cloud service platform processes weighing data and integrates it into the logistics platform and station management system;

[0025] The station management system displays the processed data;

[0026] The cloud service platform connects with third-party systems through API interfaces to transmit weighing information.

[0027] Furthermore, after collecting real-time vehicle weighing data, the weighing results and freight information are displayed on a large screen, and a payment function is provided.

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0029] 1. By setting up a vehicle identification system and an anti-cheating system, the vehicle identification system can automatically identify the identity and related information of the vehicle, ensuring that each vehicle is correctly identified and the corresponding data is associated with it. The anti-cheating system uses infrared detection and other technical means to prevent cheating and ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the weighing data.

[0030] 2. A station management system has been set up. Data from the vehicle recognition system and anti-fraud system can be integrated with the station management system to provide more accurate, real-time and reliable data support. At the same time, all data is centrally managed and analyzed through the cloud service platform, which facilitates monitoring and decision-making by operation and management personnel.

[0031] 3. By setting up a cloud service platform and integrating it with third-party systems, the time and manpower costs of manual intervention during data transmission are reduced, data processing efficiency is improved, and enterprises save a lot of money and time. By sharing weighing information in real time, third-party systems can understand customer needs and transportation status in a timely manner, and can better provide customers with a range of services to achieve high-quality customer service. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0033] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the logical structure of a smart box weighing method for intelligent transportation stations provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a smart transportation management station scenario for a smart box weighing method at a smart transportation station, provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an integrated intelligent monitoring pole structure for an intelligent box weighing system at a smart transportation station, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gate detection integrated machine in an intelligent box weighing system for smart transportation stations, provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the display and payment integrated machine in an intelligent box weighing system for smart transportation stations, provided as an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0040] To address the problems of low efficiency, susceptibility to cheating, and data isolation and difficulty in management caused by reliance on manual operation in the traditional weighing process at weigh stations.

[0041] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent weighing system for smart transportation stations, comprising:

[0042] The smart box is used for the rapid deployment of weighing systems. It includes a vehicle identification system, an anti-cheating system, an auxiliary system, and a weighbridge. The vehicle identification system plays a crucial role in identifying and recording vehicle information. The anti-cheating system ensures the accuracy and authenticity of weighing data, preventing users from engaging in fraud or cheating. The auxiliary system improves operational efficiency, security, and user experience, as well as strengthening management and monitoring capabilities. The weighbridge provides real-time vehicle weighing data and ensures its accuracy and stability, supporting the station's operational management and data analysis. It is the core component for vehicle weighing. The vehicle identification system transmits the identified vehicle information to the anti-cheating system via electrical signals for verification. The weighbridge automatically identifies vehicle information and transmits it to the auxiliary system via electrical signals. The weighbridge acquires real-time vehicle weighing data through load cells and transmits the data to the anti-cheating system for verification. The anti-cheating system detects and verifies the transmitted weighing data to prevent data tampering and cheating. Two identical sets of equipment are installed on both sides of the weighbridge for weighing vehicles traveling in different directions.

[0043] The cloud service platform comprises a logistics platform, a terminal management system, and third-party systems. The logistics platform optimizes the logistics operations and management of intelligent terminals, improving overall service levels and efficiency. The terminal management system provides comprehensive management and monitoring of terminal operations, enhancing the terminal's intelligence and operational efficiency. The third-party systems connect weighing information with the customer's third-party systems. The logistics platform can monitor and schedule vehicle entry and exit from the terminal through data interaction with the terminal management system. It can also interface with the customer's third-party logistics management system, ERP system, etc., sharing order information and transportation data. The terminal management system and third-party systems communicate through equipment, vehicle, and personnel management.

[0044] The smart box refers to the terminal equipment inside the intelligent logistics management station, used to manage and monitor various operations and data in the logistics process. It shares and integrates information with the cloud service platform and third-party systems to achieve real-time data transmission and management. The cloud service platform and the smart box are connected through a network to achieve data transmission and sharing. The cloud service platform is a data processing and management platform based on cloud computing technology, which plays an important role in the intelligent box weighing system of the intelligent logistics station. It can support real-time data collection, storage, management, analysis and sharing, providing logistics companies with refined data management and analysis capabilities.

[0045] Please see Figure 3The vehicle recognition system includes a license plate recognition unit, an ETM antenna, and a barcode scanner. The license plate recognition unit includes an intelligent monitoring pole. A license plate recognition camera is installed on the inner wall of the bottom of the intelligent monitoring pole. A license plate supplementary lighting device is installed on the inner wall of the intelligent monitoring pole near the top of the license plate recognition camera. Traffic lights are installed on the top of the inner walls at both ends of the intelligent monitoring pole. An illumination device is installed at the top of the intelligent monitoring pole. The license plate recognition unit, ETM antenna, and barcode scanner in the vehicle recognition system are used for automatic vehicle identification and management, electronic toll collection and payment functions, and vehicle information identification and recording, respectively, providing convenience and intelligent support for the operation and management of intelligent stations.

[0046] License plate recognition all-in-one machine, ETM antenna and barcode scanner are all used to assist in vehicle recognition. The combined functions of these devices can realize the convenience and intelligent support of smart station operation and management. It can automatically identify and manage vehicles, realize electronic toll collection and payment functions, and also identify and record vehicle information, which greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of operation and management.

[0047] An ETM antenna is an antenna device used for wireless communication. By communicating with the vehicle's ETM chip, the ETM antenna can read vehicle identity and payment information, thereby enabling automatic toll collection and payment without stopping the vehicle.

[0048] The ETM antenna is located on the top of the intelligent monitoring pole near the pump body. When a vehicle passes the ETM antenna, the system will automatically read the information from the vehicle's ETC device and perform the corresponding toll collection operation without the need for the vehicle to stop or manual intervention, providing a more intelligent and efficient toll collection and payment experience.

[0049] The barcode scanner is used to scan the QR code or barcode on the vehicle to identify the vehicle and related information. The barcode scanner can be associated with vehicle-related documents or information, such as driver's ID card, cargo information, etc., to support the identification and recording of information when the vehicle enters or leaves the station.

[0050] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The anti-cheating system includes a gate control unit and an infrared parking space detector. The gate control unit has an electronic gate module installed at the top center of the gate detection unit. The infrared parking space detector includes an infrared receiver module and an infrared anti-cheating module. The infrared anti-cheating module is installed on the outer wall of the gate detection unit near the weighbridge.

[0051] The anti-cheating system uses infrared detection and other technologies to prevent cheating and ensure the accuracy and authenticity of weighing data.

[0052] The auxiliary system includes a large display screen and monitoring video. The large display screen includes a payment terminal with a display screen installed on the top of the terminal near the weighbridge. Below the display screen on the same side of the terminal near the weighbridge, there are NFC payment module, QR code recognition module, manual service call module, and receipt printing module installed in sequence. The monitoring video includes various cameras contained in modules such as vehicle recognition system and anti-cheating system, all of which can transmit monitoring information to the smart box.

[0053] The NFC payment module supports contactless mobile payment technology, capable of reading payment information from devices such as mobile phones or bank cards equipped with NFC chips. With NFC payment, drivers don't need to display their phones or cards; simply bringing them near the payment area automatically completes the payment. The QR code recognition module quickly identifies the QR code generated by the driver at the smart station and processes the payment. Drivers simply need to display the QR code on their phone or other device and hang it inside the vehicle for easy identification; the backend system automatically confirms the payment, making it convenient and fast. The manual service call module allows drivers to call for assistance if they have any questions during the payment process. By pressing the call button, drivers can input their questions on the operation screen and send them to the operations backend, where staff can respond and provide relevant services at any time. The receipt printing module automatically prints a payment receipt. After payment, a receipt is automatically printed, and the cashier hands it directly to the driver, facilitating verification of payment information and enabling operations management personnel to compile traffic data statistics.

[0054] The weighbridge includes a weighing instrument, which refers to various sensors and other instruments and devices used to measure the weight of vehicles or goods. The weighing instrument includes a weighbridge scale, which is installed inside the intelligent monitoring pole, the gate detection machine, and the display and payment machine. The weighbridge uses high-precision weighing sensors to weigh different vehicles.

[0055] The weighbridge has dotted lines on both sides to indicate the weighing area, which are used to guide the driver to drive to the correct weighing area.

[0056] The smart box and the cloud service platform transmit and receive weighing information. The logistics platform of the cloud service platform can synchronize the weighbridge information to the electronic waybill in real time. The station management system includes a smart transportation management station installed on the side of the weighbridge. The station management system is used for vehicle and weighing information services for internal station management. The station management system can integrate and display the data obtained by the smart box, monitor and warn of the data in real time, analyze and compile reports, and adjust vehicle scheduling and management. Third-party systems include enterprise internal management systems such as ERP and TMS. The cloud service platform can provide API interfaces for data docking with customers' third-party systems. By defining and implementing specific API interfaces, the cloud service platform can interact with customers' systems, including transmitting, receiving, and processing weighing information.

[0057] By accessing and integrating with cloud service platforms and third-party systems, the time and manpower costs of manual intervention during data transmission are reduced, data processing efficiency is improved, and enterprises save a lot of money and time. By sharing weighing information in real time, third-party systems can understand customer needs and transportation status in a timely manner, and can better provide customers with a range of services to achieve high-quality customer service.

[0058] Corresponding to the aforementioned intelligent transportation hub smart box weighing system, this invention also discloses an intelligent transportation hub smart box weighing method. The following details the intelligent transportation hub smart box weighing method disclosed in this invention, in conjunction with the aforementioned intelligent transportation hub smart box weighing system. An intelligent transportation hub smart box weighing method includes the following steps:

[0059] S1. First, when a vehicle enters the weighing area, the vehicle identification system starts working, and the license plate recognition integrated machine, ETM antenna and barcode scanner automatically identify the vehicle's identity and related information;

[0060] The entire identification process is automated, and the acquired information can be quickly transmitted to a cloud service platform for shared analysis.

[0061] S2. During the weighing process, the infrared anti-cheating module detects parameters such as the length, width, height and wheel position of the vehicle through the infrared parking space detector to ensure that the vehicle meets the prescribed position and posture during weighing and to prevent cheating.

[0062] To prevent cheating and ensure the accuracy and authenticity of weighing data.

[0063] S3. The weighbridge begins collecting real-time weighing data of the vehicle, including the vehicle's weight, timestamp, and other information, to ensure the accuracy and stability of the data;

[0064] S4. The collected weighing data is transmitted to the cloud service platform through the smart box to ensure the secure transmission and storage of the data;

[0065] The S5 cloud service platform processes the transmitted data and integrates it into the logistics platform and station management system for subsequent management and analysis.

[0066] S6. The station management system displays the processed data, including real-time synchronization of weighbridge information to electronic waybills, real-time monitoring and early warning, as well as data analysis and report generation functions;

[0067] The S7 cloud service platform connects weighing information with the customer's third-party system via API interface to ensure that the customer's system can receive and process weighing information in a timely manner.

[0068] After the S3 collects the weighing information, the large-screen display and payment machine will typically show the weighing results and calculate the freight in real time after the weighing is completed. It connects with devices such as weighbridges and license plate recognition machines, and with the support of the cloud service platform, displays the weighing results and pricing information on the large screen in real time, while also providing related payment functions.

[0069] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart box weighing system for intelligent transportation stations, characterized in that, The system includes: The smart box includes a vehicle recognition system, an anti-cheating system, an auxiliary system, and a weighbridge. The vehicle recognition system is used to automatically identify vehicle information, the anti-cheating system is used to verify the weighing data to prevent cheating, the auxiliary system is used to improve operating efficiency and user experience, and the weighbridge is used to acquire real-time weighing data of the vehicle. The vehicle identification system is electrically connected to the anti-cheating system and the auxiliary system to transmit vehicle information; the weighbridge is electrically connected to the anti-cheating system to transmit weighing data for verification. The cloud service platform includes a logistics platform, a terminal management system, and a third-party system. The logistics platform is used for logistics operation management, the terminal management system is used for terminal operation management, and the third-party system is used for interfacing with external systems. The logistics platform, the station management system, and the third-party system interact with each other's data; the cloud service platform communicates with the smart box to receive weighing data.

2. The smart box weighing system of claim 1, wherein, The vehicle recognition system includes a license plate recognition unit, an ETM antenna, and a barcode scanner. The license plate recognition integrated machine includes an intelligent monitoring pole, on which a license plate recognition camera, a license plate supplement light device, traffic lights, and lighting devices are installed.

3. The smart box weighing system of claim 2, wherein, The ETM antenna is used to communicate with the on-board ETM chip to realize vehicle identification and payment functions.

4. The smart box weighing system of claim 2, wherein, The scanner is used to scan the QR code or barcode on the vehicle to identify vehicle-related information.

5. The intelligent weighing system for smart transportation stations as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-cheating system includes a barrier gate host and an infrared parking space detector. The infrared parking space detector includes an infrared receiver module and an infrared anti-cheating module.

6. The intelligent weighing system for smart transportation stations as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary system includes a large display screen and monitoring video. The large display screen includes a display screen, an NFC payment module, a QR code recognition module, a human service call module, and a receipt printing module.

7. The intelligent weighing system for smart transportation stations as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing scale includes a load cell for weighing the vehicle.

8. The intelligent weighing system for smart transportation stations as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cloud service platform provides API interfaces for data exchange with the third-party system.

9. A method for weighing smart boxes in intelligent transportation stations, characterized in that, The method includes: When a vehicle enters the weighing area, the vehicle identification system automatically identifies the vehicle's identity and related information. The anti-cheating system detects vehicle parameters to ensure that the vehicle is in the prescribed position during weighing; Real-time weighing data of vehicles is collected through the weighbridge. The weighing data is transmitted to the cloud service platform via a smart box; The cloud service platform processes weighing data and integrates it into the logistics platform and station management system; The station management system displays the processed data; The cloud service platform connects with third-party systems through API interfaces to transmit weighing information.

10. The intelligent box weighing method for intelligent transportation stations as described in claim 9, characterized in that, After collecting real-time weighing data of the vehicles, the weighing results and freight information are displayed on a large screen, and a payment function is provided.

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