Commemorative automatic storage platform system
By designing an automated memorial storage platform system, which utilizes automated equipment to quickly locate and transport sacrificial boxes, and combining it with photographic devices and displays, the system solves the problems of convenience and realism in sacrificial activities, enabling an efficient worship experience anytime, anywhere.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-27
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is difficult to achieve the realism of being present at the scene at any time and place in sacrificial activities. In particular, online worship lacks in-depth experience, and traditional methods of storing relics are inconvenient for relatives to visit, resulting in crowded and inconvenient sacrificial activities.
An automated memorial storage platform system was designed, comprising a storage unit, an automated retrieval unit, a memorial unit, and a central control unit. It can quickly locate and transport the memorial box through automated equipment, and provide real-time images by combining a camera device and a display screen, supporting remote worship.
It enables efficient and convenient memorial activities to be carried out anytime and anywhere, allowing the living to communicate with the deceased in a pleasant environment, and remote worship can also provide a sense of being there in person, thus meeting the needs of memorial activities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a method of worship, and more particularly to an automated memorial storage platform system. Background Technology
[0002] Humans are creatures rich in emotion, holding deep respect and blessings for their deceased loved ones. Whether it's the meticulous offerings or the exquisite altar arrangements, each ritual adds to the remembrance and emotional depth of the occasion. Every sentiment, through the warm arrangement of these items, is profoundly expressed in each year's rites.
[0003] In folk beliefs, there are specific festivals each year that require sacrificial rites. Currently, the way the deceased's belongings are stored is still in the traditional columbarium. During the festivals, the living bring their families to the storage site. To catch a glimpse of their loved ones' belongings, they climb up and down crowded alleys, just to ease their longing. Even more so, some are working far away, unable to attend in person due to time and space constraints, always feeling regretful.
[0004] Therefore, various organizations have set up online tomb sweeping and online worship systems to serve the public. Frankly speaking, unless absolutely necessary, everyone hopes to be physically present to truly remember the deceased and see their belongings. Current practices, such as in-person visits, are not only tiring but also often unbearably crowded, turning the ritual into a nightmare. Even when online worship is used to avoid congestion, one can only look at pictures in a database, lacking the authentic sense of presence.
[0005] Therefore, in order to allow the living to easily and happily complete sacrificial rituals at any time and place, and to put their minds at ease, there is indeed a need for automated memorial storage platforms. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated memorial storage platform system that can solve the problem of commemorative worship and remembrance.
[0007] The commemorative automated storage platform system of the present invention includes a storage unit, an automatic retrieval unit, a memorial unit, and a central control unit. The storage unit has at least one storage cabinet and several memorial boxes spaced apart within the storage cabinet and freely accessible. The automatic retrieval unit has at least one retrieval device capable of automatically locating and retrieving the memorial box, and at least one photographic device capable of automatically capturing images of the memorial box. The memorial unit has a memorial space for placing the memorial box and a display showing the images captured by the photographic device for viewing the memorial box. The central control unit has a human-machine interface for inputting the address of the memorial box, and a box-finding device that controls the retrieval device to transport the predetermined memorial box to the memorial space and controls the photographic device to quickly capture real-time images of the memorial box.
[0008] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention also includes a networking unit, which allows users to remotely connect to the central control unit via a program, and remotely control the camera device to quickly capture images of the sacrificial box.
[0009] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention has multiple storage cabinets in the storage unit. Each storage cabinet is divided into several storage box spaces. Each storage box space contains a sacrificial box that can be freely accessed. Each storage cabinet is equipped with a cabinet-moving mechanism at the bottom. The cabinet-moving mechanism can receive cabinet-moving signals and control the movement of the storage cabinet so that a gap for retrieving boxes can be cleared in front of the storage cabinet.
[0010] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention includes an automated retrieval unit comprising a first base, a first X-axis track capable of controlling the first base to move along the storage cabinet in the X-axis direction, a first Y-axis screw mounted on the first base and capable of controlled rotation, a first Z-axis screw connected to the first Y-axis screw and capable of lifting and lowering in the Y-axis direction and extending and retracting in the Z-axis direction, a clamp mounted on the end of the first Z-axis screw and capable of clamping a predetermined sacrificial box in the Z-axis direction, and a box-carrying platform. The first base can receive a box-retrieving signal to control the first base to move along the first X-axis track to the box-retrieving gap, and control the first Y-axis screw and the first Z-axis screw to align the clamp with the sacrificial box, retrieve it, and transfer it to the box-carrying platform. The box-carrying platform can receive a box-carrying signal to transport the sacrificial box to a default position.
[0011] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention includes a photography device comprising a second base, a second X-axis track capable of controlling the second base to move along the storage cabinet in the X-axis direction, a second Y-axis screw mounted on the second base and capable of controlled rotation, a second Z-axis screw connected to the second Y-axis screw and capable of telescopic displacement in the Z-axis direction, and a camera mounted on the end of the second Z-axis screw and capable of moving in the Z-axis direction. The second base can receive a framing signal to control the second base to move along the second X-axis track to the box retrieval gap, and control the second Y-axis screw and the second Z-axis screw to align the camera with a predetermined memorial box, thereby capturing real-time images of the relics stored in the memorial box and outputting real-time image signals.
[0012] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention includes a memorial space in the memorial unit with a sacrificial platform for the transport box platform to be placed, and a display that can receive the real-time video signal and display a predetermined image of the sacrificial box.
[0013] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention has a human-machine interface for the central control unit, which includes a touch panel and a keyboard. Users can use the touch panel and the keyboard to input the unique address of the sacrificial box.
[0014] The commemorative automated storage platform system of the present invention has a box-finding device in the central control unit that has a wireless transmitter that can transmit the box-moving signal and output the cabinet-moving signal, the box-retrieval signal, the box-moving signal and the view signal in sequence according to the user's needs. In addition, according to the user's needs, it can receive the real-time image signal and display the real-time image on the display.
[0015] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention has a network unit that is connected to the central control unit and can be connected to the Internet. Users can use a network-connected display to remotely connect to the central control unit via an application and remotely view the image of the sacrificial box quickly captured by the camera device.
[0016] The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention includes a memorial unit with a broadcasting module. This broadcasting module can receive and play pre-stored audio files containing the voice of the deceased in the memorial space. The audio files simulate the voice of the deceased using AI technology and generate sentences. The central control unit also has an audio-visual database that can pre-store the audio files. By inputting the unique address of the memorial box using the touch panel and keyboard, the broadcasting module can be activated simultaneously with receiving real-time video signals and emitting simulated voices of the deceased. The broadcasting module can also be activated when the memorial box platform is parked on the memorial platform. The broadcasting module receives audio files output from the audio-visual database and plays the audio files in the memorial space.
[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: by using an automated warehousing system, the belongings of the deceased can be quickly retrieved and transported to the living, allowing for a more intimate and harmonious environment for memorial activities. This enables the living and the deceased to have a deeper connection, and allows distant relatives who have missed each other to commemorate and pay their respects as if they were present at the scene. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating one embodiment of the automated warehousing platform system of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0019] See Figure 1 The memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention includes a storage unit 10, an automatic retrieval unit 20, a memorial unit 30, a central control unit 40 and a network unit 50.
[0020] The storage unit 10 includes at least one storage cabinet 11, several ceremonial boxes 12 spaced apart within the storage cabinet 11 and accessible to the deceased, and a cabinet-moving mechanism 13 located at the bottom of the storage cabinet 11. The storage cabinet 11 has several storage spaces 111 for placing the ceremonial boxes 12. Each ceremonial box 12 contains keepsakes (such as portraits or 3D-printed scenes depicting the deceased's favorite subjects) and crystal glasses. The crystal glasses can hold containers containing the deceased's ashes, hair, etc., with the original serial number and photograph information on their surface. Each ceremonial box 12 also has a drawer 121 that can be pulled out and pushed in, where the deceased's mementos can be placed. The cabinet-moving mechanism 13 receives a cabinet-moving signal 'a' and controls the movement of each storage cabinet 11, creating a retrieval gap 112 in front of the desired storage cabinet 11.
[0021] The automatic retrieval unit 20 has at least one retrieval device 21 capable of automatically locating and retrieving the sacrificial box 12, and at least one photographic device 22 capable of automatically capturing images of the sacrificial box 12. The retrieval device 21 has a first base 211, a first X-axis track 212 capable of controlling the first base 211 to move along the storage cabinet 11 in an X-axis direction, a first Y-axis screw 213 mounted on the first base 211 and capable of controlled rotation, a first Z-axis screw 214 connected to the first Y-axis screw 213 and capable of rising and falling in a Y-axis direction and extending and retracting in a Z-axis direction, a clamp 215 mounted on the end of the first Z-axis screw 214 and capable of moving in the Z-axis direction, and a box transport platform 216. The first base 211 can receive a box-removal signal b to control the first base 211 to move along the first X-axis track 212 to the box-removal gap 112, and control the first Y-axis screw 213 and the first Z-axis screw 214 to align the clamp 215 with the sacrificial box 12 to remove it, and transfer the sacrificial box 12 to the box-transporting platform 216. The box-transporting platform 216 can receive a box-transporting signal c to transport the sacrificial box 12 to the default position. The camera device 22 includes a second base 221, a second X-axis track 222 that controls the displacement of the second base 221 along the storage cabinet 11 in the X-axis direction, a second Y-axis screw 223 mounted on the second base 221 and controllable for rotation, a second Z-axis screw 224 connected to the second Y-axis screw 223 and capable of telescopic displacement in the Z-axis direction, and a camera 225 mounted at the end of the second Z-axis screw 224 and capable of moving in the Z-axis direction. The second base 221 can receive a framing signal B to control the second base 221 to move along the second X-axis track 222 to the position corresponding to the retrieval gap 112, and control the second Y-axis screw 223 and the second Z-axis screw 224 to align the camera 225 with the predetermined sacrificial box 12, and can capture a real-time image of the relics stored in the sacrificial box 12 and output a real-time image signal V.
[0022] The memorial unit 30 includes a memorial space 31 for placing the offering box 12, a display 32 for showing the camera 225 image of the offering box 12, and a broadcast module 33. The memorial space 31 has an offering platform 311 for the transport platform 216 to rest on. The display 32 receives the real-time video signal V and presents a predetermined image of the offering box 12 for the user to pay respects. The broadcast module 33 receives and plays a pre-stored audio file S of the deceased's voice in the memorial space 31. This audio file S simulates the deceased's voice using AI technology and generates sentences. When the user inputs the unique address of the offering box using the touch panel 411 and the keyboard 412, the broadcast module 33 can be activated simultaneously with receiving the real-time video signal V, emitting a simulated voice of the deceased. The broadcast module 33 can also be activated simultaneously when the transport platform 216 is placed on the offering platform 311.
[0023] The central control unit 40 includes a human-machine interface 41, a box-finding device 42, and an audio-visual database 43. The human-machine interface 41 includes a touch panel 411 and a keyboard 412. Users can input the unique address of the sacrificial box 12 using the touch panel 411 and the keyboard 412. The box-finding device 42 includes a wireless transmitter 421, which can transmit the box-moving signal c. The audio-visual database 43 can pre-store the audio file S. According to the user's needs, the box-finding device 42 sequentially outputs the cabinet-moving signal a, the box-retrieval signal b, the box-moving signal c, and the view signal B. Also, according to the user's needs, the display 32 receives the real-time video signal V, and the audio module 33 receives the audio file S output by the audio-visual database 43, displaying the real-time image on the display 32 and simultaneously playing the audio file S in the memorial space 31 for people to pay their respects.
[0024] The networking unit 50 is connected to the central control unit 40 and can connect to the Internet. Users can use a networked display 100 to remotely connect to the central control unit 40 via an application. They can remotely view the image of the sacrificial box 12 quickly captured by the camera 225 and play the audio file S, making it convenient for close relatives and friends who are unable to attend the worship due to time and space distance.
[0025] Therefore, using the retrieval device 21 of the automatic retrieval unit 20, the offering box 12 can be automatically located and transported to the mourning space 31 of the mourning unit 30, so that users can pay their respects. The souvenirs, crystal glasses, and other items placed in the offering box 12 allow users to have a closer connection in remembering their deceased loved ones. The real-time video signal V can also be received through the display 32, which displays a pre-defined image of the offering box 12 for users to pay their respects.
[0026] In addition, the network unit 50 is connected to the central control unit 40, which can connect to the Internet, allowing users to remotely connect to the central control unit 40 via an application and remotely view the image of the sacrificial box 12 quickly captured by the camera 225, which is convenient for close relatives and friends who are unable to attend the worship due to time and space distance.
[0027] In summary, the memorial automated storage platform system of the present invention has a simple overall structure and can remotely search for the correct sacrificial box, thus effectively achieving the purpose of the present invention.
Claims
1. A memorial automated storage platform system, comprising a storage unit, an automated retrieval unit, a memorial pen unit, and a central control unit, characterized in that: The storage unit has at least one storage cabinet and several sacrificial boxes that are placed at intervals in the storage cabinet and can be freely accessed; The automatic retrieval unit has at least one transport device capable of automatically locating and retrieving the sacrificial box, and at least one photographic device capable of automatically capturing the image of the sacrificial box. The memorial unit has a memorial space for placing the sacrificial box and a display screen for displaying the image of the photographic device for viewing the sacrificial box. The central control unit has a human-machine interface that allows input of the address of the sacrificial box, and a box-finding device. The box-finding device can control the transport device to deliver the predetermined sacrificial box to the memorial space and control the camera device to quickly capture real-time images of the sacrificial box.
2. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a networking unit, which allows users to remotely connect to the central control unit via an application, enabling them to remotely control the camera device to quickly capture images of the sacrificial box.
3. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage unit has multiple storage cabinets, each divided into several storage box spaces. Each storage box space contains a sacrificial box that can be freely accessed. Each storage cabinet is equipped with a cabinet-moving mechanism at the bottom. The cabinet-moving mechanism can receive cabinet-moving signals and control the movement of the storage cabinet so that a gap for retrieving boxes can be created in front of the storage cabinet.
4. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The automatic retrieval unit's retrieval and transport device includes a first base, a first X-axis track that controls the first base to move along the storage cabinet in the X-axis direction, a first Y-axis screw mounted on the first base and capable of controlled rotation, a first Z-axis screw connected to the first Y-axis screw and capable of lifting and lowering in the Y-axis direction and extending and retracting in the Z-axis direction, a clamp mounted on the end of the first Z-axis screw and capable of clamping a predetermined sacrificial box in the Z-axis direction, and a box transport platform. The first base can receive a box retrieval signal to control the first base to move along the first X-axis track to the box retrieval gap, and control the first Y-axis screw and the first Z-axis screw to align the clamp with the sacrificial box, retrieve it, and transfer it to the box transport platform. The box transport platform can receive a box transport signal to transport the sacrificial box to a default position.
5. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The photographic device includes a second base, a second X-axis track that controls the second base to move along the storage cabinet in the X-axis direction, a second Y-axis screw mounted on the second base and capable of controlled rotation, a second Z-axis screw connected to the second Y-axis screw and capable of telescopic displacement in the Z-axis direction, and a camera mounted on the end of the second Z-axis screw and capable of moving in the Z-axis direction. The second base can receive a framing signal to control the second base to move along the second X-axis track to the box-retrieving gap, and control the second Y-axis screw and the second Z-axis screw to aim the camera at the predetermined sacrificial box, and can capture real-time images of the relics stored in the sacrificial box and output real-time image signals.
6. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ceremonial space of the ceremonial unit is equipped with a sacrificial platform for the transport box platform to be placed, and the display can receive the real-time video signal and display the predetermined image of the sacrificial box.
7. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The human-machine interface of the central control unit has a touch panel and a keyboard, and the user can use the touch panel and the keyboard to input the unique address of the sacrificial box.
8. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The central control unit's box-finding device has a wireless transmitter that can transmit the box-moving signal and, according to the user's needs, sequentially output the cabinet-moving signal, the box-retrieval signal, the box-moving signal, and the viewfinder signal. Furthermore, according to the user's needs, it can receive the real-time video signal and display the real-time image on the monitor.
9. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The networking unit is connected to the central control unit and can connect to the Internet. Users can use a networked display to remotely connect to the central control unit via an application and remotely view the images of the sacrificial box quickly captured by the camera device.
10. The commemorative automated storage platform system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The memorial unit also includes a broadcasting module that can receive and play pre-stored audio files of the deceased's voice in the memorial space. The audio files simulate the deceased's voice using AI technology and generate sentences. The central control unit also has an audio-visual database that can pre-store the audio files. By inputting the unique address of the memorial box using the touch panel and keyboard, the broadcasting module can be activated while receiving the real-time video signal and emit simulated voices of the deceased. The broadcasting module can also be activated when the transport box platform is parked on the memorial platform. The broadcasting module receives audio files output from the audio-visual database and can play the audio files in the memorial space.