Object information management method

Abstract

An object information management method, comprising the following steps: A. An electronic device is connected to a server, and the electronic device establishes an object form in the server, the object form including a plurality of first data fields and a plurality of second data fields. B. The electronic device reads a wireless radio frequency tag to obtain a unique identification code in the wireless radio frequency tag and transmits to the server. C. The electronic device writes a link website into the wireless radio frequency tag. D. The server transmits the plurality of second data fields of the object form to a storage platform to form a set of object information, and a digital product passport webpage of the storage platform links the set of object information; the link website is used to link to the digital product passport webpage of the storage platform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to object management; in particular, it refers to an object information management method. Background Technology

[0002] To manage different objects, producers or managers typically record basic information about each object, such as specifications and instructions for use, and create paper documents containing this information. However, paper documents are easily damaged by environmental factors, leading to lost or illegible information. They are also prone to being misplaced or lost during handling, further increasing management difficulties. Especially when dealing with a large number of objects, the efficiency of retrieving basic object data drops significantly.

[0003] Furthermore, the use of paper also burdens the environment, especially in today's society where sustainable development is advocated; excessive paper use contradicts environmental protection principles. Businesses are required to manage their assets in a more environmentally friendly way, which is not only a consideration of corporate image but also a matter of social responsibility.

[0004] Therefore, developing a digital solution to improve management efficiency, reduce reliance on paper, and promote environmental protection is an urgent problem for all enterprises. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this invention is to provide an object information management method that can digitize object information, improve management efficiency, and reduce paper waste.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an object information management method, comprising the following steps:

[0007] A. An electronic device is connected to a server, and the electronic device establishes an object form in the server. The object form includes multiple data fields, and the multiple data fields include multiple first data fields and multiple second data fields.

[0008] B. The electronic device reads a radio frequency tag to obtain a unique identification code from the radio frequency tag; the electronic device transmits the unique identification code to the server;

[0009] C. The electronic device writes a link URL into the radio frequency tag, wherein the link URL corresponds to the unique identification code;

[0010] D. The server transmits the plurality of second data fields of the object form to a storage platform to form a set of object information. The storage platform stores a digital product passport webpage, which links to this set of object information. The link URL is used to link to the digital product passport webpage on the storage platform.

[0011] The advantage of this invention is that the second data field of the object form can generate a set of object information and transmit it to the storage platform. The URL in the RFID tag can link to a digital product passport webpage on the storage platform, and the digital product passport webpage links to this set of object information. This achieves the goals of digitizing object information, improving management efficiency, and reducing paper waste. More importantly, since the digital product passport webpage is stored on the storage platform, accessing the digital product passport webpage will not affect the server's performance. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is an object information management system according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the object information management method according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an object form according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a digital product passport webpage according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a further flowchart of the object information management method according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a further flowchart of the object information management method according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an object form according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0020] 1: Item Information Management System

[0021] 10: Server

[0022] 12: Database

[0023] 20: Electronic devices

[0024] 22: First electronic device

[0025] 222: First Screen

[0026] 224: Radio Frequency Tag Reader / Writer Module

[0027] 24: Second electronic device

[0028] 242: Second Screen

[0029] 244: Radio Frequency Tag Reader Module

[0030] 30: Storage Platform

[0031] 40: Internet

[0032] 50: Object

[0033] 60: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags

[0034] 70: Item Form

[0035] 72: Data Fields

[0036] 722: First data field

[0037] 724: Second data field

[0038] 74: Button Image

[0039] 76: Button Image

[0040] 78: Button Image

[0041] 80: Button Image

[0042] 82: Digital Product Passport Webpage

[0043] 84: Button Image

[0044] 86: Button Image

[0045] 88: Item Form

[0046] 90: Check the cube

[0047] S11~S18: Steps Detailed Implementation

[0048] To more clearly illustrate the present invention, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Please refer to... Figure 1 The diagram shows an object information management system 1 used in a first preferred embodiment of the object information management method of the present invention. The object information management system 1 includes a server 10, at least one electronic device 20, and a storage platform 30. The server 10, the at least one electronic device 20, and the storage platform 30 are interconnected via an Internet 40.

[0049] The server 10 runs object management software and is connected to a database 12. The server 10 manages information about one or more objects 50, such as hanging devices like hooks, buckles, carabiners, fall arresters, and shackles. The following description uses one object 50 as an example. The object 50 is equipped with a radio frequency tag 60. The radio frequency tag 60 has a unique identifier code (UID) and a storage device (not shown).

[0050] In this embodiment, there are multiple electronic devices 20, each of which can be a smartphone, tablet computer, personal computer, or laptop computer, etc., capable of wired or wireless connection to the Internet 40. The multiple electronic devices 20 include a first electronic device 22 and a second electronic device 24. The first electronic device 22 is operated by a first user, assuming the first user is a manager of the object 50. The second electronic device 24 is operated by a second user, assuming the second user is an end user of the object 50. The first electronic device 22 has a first screen 222 and a RFID tag reading / writing module 224. The RFID tag reading / writing module 224 is used to read the unique identification code of the RFID tag 60 and to write data into the storage of the RFID tag 60. The RFID tag reading / writing module 224 can be built into the main body of the first electronic device 22, or it can be external to the main body of the first electronic device 22 and connected via a signal cable. The second electronic device 24 has a second screen 242 and a radio frequency tag reading module 244, which is used to read the unique identification code of the radio frequency tag 60 and the data in the storage. The radio frequency tag reading module 244 may be built into the second electronic device 24, or it may be external to the second electronic device 24 and connected via a signal line.

[0051] The storage platform 30 provides a storage space. The storage space is used to store related files of one or more of the objects 50.

[0052] The object information management method for the product in this embodiment can be implemented using the above architecture. The object information management method includes... Figure 2 The following steps are shown.

[0053] Step S11: The first electronic device 22 connects to the server 10, and the first electronic device 22 creates an object form 70 in the server 10 (see reference). Figure 3 The object form 70 includes multiple data fields 72, which include multiple first data fields 722 and multiple second data fields 724.

[0054] In this embodiment, the object form 70 is displayed on the first screen 222. Each data field 72 of the object form 70 is used to record information about the object 50. The plurality of first data fields 722 are non-public data fields, and the plurality of second data fields 724 are public data fields. Files can also be uploaded to the plurality of second data fields 724. For example, certificates and user guides can be uploaded as file files, such as PDF, DOC, JPG, PNG, etc.

[0055] The first user can operate the first electronic device 22 to connect to the server 10 and edit the contents of each of the first data fields 722 and each of the second data fields 724 of the object form 70. Pressing the "Upload" button images 74 and 76 respectively uploads the certificate and user guide file files.

[0056] In step S12, the first electronic device 22 reads the radio frequency tag 60 to obtain the unique identification code in the radio frequency tag 60; the first electronic device 22 transmits the unique identification code to the server 10.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first electronic device 22 reads the unique identification code of the RFID tag 60 through the RFID tag reader / writer module 224. After obtaining the unique identification code, the server 10 generates a link URL based on the unique identification code and transmits the link URL to the first electronic device 22. The first electronic device 22 records the link URL. The server 10 further imports the unique identification code into one of the second data fields 724 of the object form 70, namely the second data field 724 of "Serial Number (UID)".

[0058] More specifically, the server 10 records a prefix URL of the storage platform 30, the prefix URL being used to link to the storage space of the storage platform 30, and the server 10 combines the prefix URL with the unique identifier to generate the link URL.

[0059] For example, the prefix URL is "https: / / dpp...com / storagespace / ", the unique identifier is "E0022304FAACB564", and the link URL generated by server 10 is "https: / / dpp...com / storagespace / E0022304FAACB564".

[0060] Additionally, the server 10 establishes a storage path in the storage space of the storage platform 30, the name of which is the unique identifier, and the server 10 stores a digital product passport webpage 82 (see reference). Figure 4 The data is then transmitted to the storage path of the storage space. In this embodiment, the digital product passport webpage 82 is a template webpage used to link a set of object information. At this stage, this set of object information has not yet been stored in the storage path.

[0061] Step S13: The first electronic device 22 writes the link URL into the radio frequency tag 60, wherein the link URL corresponds to the unique identification code.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first electronic device 22 writes the link URL into the storage of the RFID tag 60 via the RFID tag read / write module 224. After writing is complete, the RFID tag read / write module 224 disables the write function of the storage, making the storage in a read-only state, and no further data can be written to the storage. Only the RFID tag read / write module 224 or the RFID tag reading module 244 can be used to read the unique identification code and the link URL in the storage.

[0063] In the foregoing, the link URL of the first electronic device 22 comes from the server 10. Alternatively, the first electronic device 22 may record the prefix URL of the storage platform 30. For example, in step S12, the server 10 transmits the prefix URL to the first electronic device 22. After the first electronic device 22 obtains the unique identification code through the radio frequency tag reader / writer module 224 in step S12, the first electronic device 22 combines the prefix URL with the unique identification code to generate the link URL.

[0064] In any of steps S11, S12, and S13, the first user can operate the first electronic device 22 to connect to the server 10 and edit the contents of each of the first data fields 722 and each of the second data fields 724 of the object form 70. The first user operates the first electronic device 22 and presses... Figure 3The "Save" button image 78 in the middle can store the object form 70 in the database 12.

[0065] When the first user operates the first electronic device 22 and presses Figure 3 When the "Publish" button image 80 is displayed, a publishing instruction is generated, and the first electronic device 22 transmits the publishing instruction to the server 10. After the server 10 receives the publishing instruction, the object information management method performs the following steps:

[0066] Step S14: The server 10 transmits the plurality of second data fields 724 of the object form 70 to the storage platform 30 to form a set of object information, and the digital product passport webpage 82 stored in the storage platform 30 links to this set of object information; the link URL is used to link to the digital product passport webpage 82 of the storage platform 30.

[0067] In this embodiment, after receiving the release instruction, the server 10 transmits (or copies) the plurality of second data fields 724 of the plurality of object forms 70 to the storage path of the storage space of the storage platform 30. This set of object information may include the names and contents of the plurality of second data fields 724, and may also include certificate and user guide files. The digital product passport webpage 82 can then link to this set of object information. The files are linked via button images 84, 86 in the digital product passport webpage 82. The plurality of first data fields 722 of the object forms 70 are not transmitted to the storage platform 30.

[0068] When the first electronic device 22 reads the RFID tag 60 on the object 50 via the RFID tag reader / writer module 224 or the second electronic device 24 reads the RFID tag reader module 244, the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 can obtain the unique identification code of the RFID tag 60 and the link URL in the storage. The first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 can then open the link URL through a web browser to connect to the digital product passport webpage 82 in the storage platform 30, and display the digital product passport webpage 82 on the first screen 222 or the second screen 242 to obtain the public information in the digital product passport webpage 82. Clicking the button images 84 and 86 can download the corresponding file files, such as certificates and user guides.

[0069] The above are the main steps of the object information management method in this embodiment. Through these steps, each electronic device 20 can display the digital product passport webpage 82 using a web browser, without needing to install a dedicated application. More importantly, since the public data (second data field) of the object 50 is separately transmitted to the storage platform 30 for storage, and each electronic device 20 accesses the digital product passport webpage 82 in the storage platform 30, the performance of the server 10 is not affected. Especially in the case of multiple digital product passport webpages 82 for multiple objects 50, the performance of the server 10 is not affected when multiple digital product passport webpages 82 are accessed in the storage platform 30. Furthermore, since the storage platform 30 and the server 10 are located in different network domains, accessing the digital product passport webpage 82 in the storage platform 30 reduces the server 10's vulnerability to potential network attacks.

[0070] When the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 connects to the storage platform 30 to access the digital product passport webpage 82, the storage platform 30 records a browsing history, which may include, for example, the IP address of the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24.

[0071] Furthermore, when the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 executes a dedicated application and reads the unique identification code of the RFID tag 60 through the RFID tag reader / writer module 224 or the RFID tag reader module 244, the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 transmits the unique identification code to the server 10. The server then transmits the corresponding page of the object form 70 to the first electronic device 22 or the second electronic device 24 based on the unique identification code, and displays the page of the object form 70 on the first screen 222 or the second screen 242. Thus, each of the electronic devices 20 can use the dedicated application to obtain non-public and public information about the object 50.

[0072] The object information management method in this embodiment may also include Figure 5 The steps S15 and S16 shown are for updating this set of object information in the storage platform 30:

[0073] Step S15: The first electronic device 22 transmits an update command to the server 10. In this embodiment, the first user operates the first electronic device 22 to transmit the update command to the server 10. For example, an "Update" button image (not shown) is set on the object form so that the user can select it with the first electronic device 22 to generate the update command.

[0074] Step S16: Perform an update step, the update step including:

[0075] After receiving the update instruction, the server 10 sends a deactivation instruction to the storage platform 30; after receiving the deactivation instruction, the storage platform 30 deactivates the digital product passport webpage 82, thereby temporarily setting the digital product passport webpage 82 to be private.

[0076] The first electronic device 22 is connected to the server 10 and edits any of the second data fields 724 of the object form 70; in this embodiment, the first user operates the first electronic device 22 to edit any of the second data fields 724.

[0077] The first electronic device 22 transmits the publishing instruction to the server 10; in this embodiment, the first user operates the first electronic device 22 to transmit the publishing instruction to the server 10.

[0078] After receiving the release instruction, the server 10 transmits the plurality of second data fields 724 of the object form 70 to the storage path of the storage space of the storage platform 30 to update the object information. The digital product passport webpage 82 links to the updated object information.

[0079] The server 10 sends an activation command to the storage platform 30; upon receiving the activation command, the storage platform 30 activates the digital product passport webpage 82, thereby setting the digital product passport webpage 82 to public so that it can be accessed by each of the electronic devices 20.

[0080] Furthermore, to avoid inconsistencies between the new and old object information, which could cause confusion for second users who have already accessed the digital product passport webpage 82 using the second electronic device 24, in this embodiment, when the server 10 receives the update instruction, the server 10 sends an inquiry instruction to the storage platform 30 to inquire whether the storage platform 30 has browsing records of the digital product passport webpage 82.

[0081] When the storage platform 30 has no browsing history, it means that the digital product passport webpage 82 has not been accessed. Then, proceed to step S16 to allow modification of any of the second data fields 724 on the object form 70 and to allow updating of this set of object information in the storage platform 30.

[0082] When the storage platform 30 has the browsing history, it means that the digital product passport webpage 82 has been accessed. Then, the server further determines from the browsing history whether only the first electronic device 22 accessed the digital product passport webpage 82. For example, in step S11, when the first electronic device 22 connects to the server 10, the server 10 records the IP address of the first electronic device 22. In step S15, the server 10 compares the browsing history to see if it only has the IP address of the first electronic device 22 and no IP addresses of other electronic devices 20.

[0083] If so, it means that only the first user has accessed the digital product passport webpage 82 using the first electronic device 22, then step S16 is executed to allow modification of any of the second data fields 724 on the object form 70 and to allow updating of this set of object information in the storage platform 30.

[0084] If not, it means that another user (second user) has already accessed the digital product passport webpage 82 using another electronic device 20 (second electronic device 24), then step S16 is prohibited (not executed), and the server 10 sends a notification message to the first electronic device 22 to notify the first user that the digital product passport webpage 82 has been accessed by another electronic device 20, prohibiting modification of any of the second data fields 724 on the object form 70, and prohibiting updating this set of object information in the storage platform 30.

[0085] The object information management method of this embodiment may further include, after step S14, the following: Figure 6 Steps S17 and S18 are shown to delete the digital product passport webpage 82 and the set of object information from the object form 70 and the storage platform 30.

[0086] Step S17: The first electronic device 22 transmits a delete form instruction to the server 10; in this embodiment, the first user operates the first electronic device 22 to transmit the delete form instruction to the server 10. For example, a "delete" button image (not shown) is set on the object form so that the user can click on it with the first electronic device 22 to generate the delete form instruction.

[0087] Step S18: When the server 10 receives the delete form instruction, the server 10 sends an inquiry instruction to the storage platform 30 to inquire whether the storage platform 30 has the browsing history of the digital product passport webpage;

[0088] When the storage platform has no browsing history, the object information management method further includes: performing a deletion step, the deletion step including:

[0089] The server 10 deletes the object form 70, and the server 10 sends a deletion command to the storage platform 30;

[0090] When the storage platform 30 receives the deletion instruction, the storage platform 30 deletes the set of object information and the digital product passport webpage.

[0091] When the storage platform 30 has the browsing history, the server further determines from the browsing history whether only the first electronic device 22 accesses the digital product passport webpage 82. For example, the server 10 compares the browsing history to see if it only contains the IP address of the first electronic device 22 and not the IP addresses of other electronic devices 20.

[0092] If so, then perform the deletion step.

[0093] If not, the deletion step is prohibited (not executed), and the server 10 sends a notification message to the first electronic device 22 to notify the first user that the digital product passport webpage 82 has been accessed by another electronic device 20, prohibiting the deletion of the item form 70, and prohibiting the deletion of this set of item information and the digital product passport webpage 82 in the storage platform 30.

[0094] In the above, steps S17 and S18 are not limited to following steps S15 and S16. Steps S15 and S16 can be omitted, and steps S17 and S18 can be executed directly after step S14; or, steps S15 and S16 can be executed directly after step S14, omitting steps S17 and S18.

[0095] like Figure 7 The diagram shows an object form 88 according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is based on the object form 70 of the first embodiment and further includes multiple check boxes 90, each of which is used by a first user to select data via the first electronic device 22. More specifically, in step S11, the electronic device 20 selects a portion of the multiple data fields 72 in the object form 88 to form a second data field 724, while the unselected data fields 72 form a first data field 722. In other words, the data fields 72 corresponding to the selected check boxes 90 form the second data fields 724, and the data fields 72 of the unselected check boxes 90 form the first data fields 722. Thus, the first user can select the desired data field 72 through the multiple check boxes 90.

[0096] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Any equivalent changes made by applying the present invention specification and the claims should be included within the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for managing object information, comprising the following steps: A. An electronic device is connected to a server, and the electronic device establishes an object form in the server. The object form includes multiple data fields, and the multiple data fields include multiple first data fields and multiple second data fields. B. The electronic device reads a radio frequency tag to obtain a unique identification code from the radio frequency tag; the electronic device transmits the unique identification code to the server; C. The electronic device writes a URL into the radio frequency tag, wherein... The link URL corresponds to the unique identification code; D. The server transmits the plurality of second data fields of the object form to a storage platform to form a set of object information. The storage platform stores a digital product passport webpage, which links to this set of object information. The link URL is used to link to the digital product passport webpage on the storage platform.

2. The object information management method as described in claim 1, wherein, Step B includes: The server generates the link URL based on the unique identifier, and the server transmits the link URL to the electronic device.

3. The object information management method as described in claim 2, wherein, The server records a prefix URL of the storage platform; in step B, the server combines the prefix URL with the unique identifier to generate the link URL.

4. The object information management method as described in claim 1, wherein, The electronic device records a URL of the storage platform; Step B includes: the electronic device combining the prefix URL with the unique identifier to generate the link URL.

5. The object information management method as described in claim 4, wherein, The server records the preceding URL of the storage platform, and the server transmits the preceding URL to the electronic device.

6. The object information management method as described in claim 1, wherein, Step D is preceded by the electronic device transmitting a release instruction to the server; step D is executed after the server receives the release instruction.

7. The object information management method as described in claim 6, wherein, Step D is followed by: E. The electronic device transmits an update command to the server; F. Perform an update step, the update step including: The server sends a deactivation command to the storage platform, and the storage platform deactivates the digital product passport webpage. The electronic device is connected to the server and edits any of the second data fields of the object form; The electronic device transmits the publishing command to the server; The server transmits the plurality of second data fields of the object form to the storage platform to update the object information, and the updated object information via the digital product passport webpage link; and The server sends an activation command to the storage platform, and the storage platform activates the digital product passport webpage.

8. The object information management method as described in claim 7, wherein, Step E includes: when the server receives the update instruction, the server sends an inquiry instruction to the storage platform to inquire whether the storage platform has a browsing record of the digital product passport webpage; if the storage platform has no browsing record, then proceed to step F.

9. The object information management method as described in claim 8, wherein, Step E includes: when the storage platform has the browsing history, the server further determines from the browsing history whether only the electronic device browses the digital product passport webpage. If so, step F is executed; if not, step F is prohibited and the server sends a notification message to the electronic device.

10. The object information management method as described in claim 1, wherein, Step D is followed by: The electronic device transmits a delete form command to the server; The server sends an inquiry command to the storage platform to inquire whether the storage platform has a browsing record of the digital product passport webpage; When the storage platform has no browsing history, the object information management method further includes: performing a deletion step, the deletion step including: The server deletes the object form and sends a delete command to the storage platform; The storage platform deletes this set of object information and the digital product passport webpage.

11. The object information management method as described in claim 10, wherein, When the storage platform has the browsing history, the server further determines from the browsing history whether only the electronic device browsed the digital product passport webpage. If so, the deletion step is executed; if not, the deletion step is prohibited and the server sends a notification message to the electronic device.

12. The object information management method as described in claim 1, wherein, Step A includes the electronic device selecting a portion of the plurality of data fields in the object form to form the plurality of second data fields.

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