Personnel positioning management device
By using a combination of indoor and outdoor locators and controllers within the petrochemical plant area, the problem of locating production personnel in a large plant area was solved, achieving accurate positioning and real-time information transmission, thereby improving work efficiency and safety management.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423243340.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
In petrochemical and other industrial plants, the large area and numerous personnel make it difficult to accurately locate production staff and cause delays in the transmission of location information, which affects work efficiency and safety management.
The system employs positioning modules that include indoor and outdoor locators, combined with a controller and a communication module, to acquire indoor and outdoor positioning information respectively. The information is then transmitted in real time to a remote monitoring terminal via the communication module, and RTK BeiDou and UWB positioning technologies are used to improve accuracy.
It enables precise personnel location and timely information transmission within a large factory area, improving work efficiency and safety management.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of personnel positioning technology, and more specifically to a personnel positioning management device. Background Technology
[0002] Companies in industries such as petrochemicals often have factory areas ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of acres, with corresponding production personnel numbering from hundreds to over a thousand. Consequently, when these personnel leave their posts, it's difficult to obtain their real-time location, often leading to reduced work efficiency due to information delays. Furthermore, quickly and accurately locating specific personnel within a large factory area presents significant challenges. On the other hand, companies in industries like petrochemicals must strictly adhere to relevant safety production requirements, and all equipment used must meet explosion-proof standards. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a personnel positioning management device that solves the problems of inaccurate positioning of production personnel and delayed transmission of positioning information in large-area factories with many personnel.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a personnel positioning management device, which includes a communication module, a positioning module, and a controller. The positioning module includes an indoor locator and an outdoor locator, wherein the outdoor locator is used to acquire outdoor positioning information, and the indoor locator is used to acquire indoor positioning information; and the controller is used to transmit the outdoor positioning information or the indoor positioning information to a remote monitoring terminal through the communication module.
[0005] Optionally, the outdoor locator is used to determine whether the person's location is outdoors. When the person is determined to be outdoors, the outdoor locator transmits the positioning data to the controller, which calculates the positioning data into coordinate information in real time. When the person is determined to be indoors, the controller controls the indoor locator to acquire indoor positioning information and transmits the indoor positioning information to the controller. The controller is also used to transmit the coordinate information or the indoor positioning information to a remote monitoring terminal through the communication module.
[0006] Optionally, the device may further include a power supply module for supplying power to the device.
[0007] Optionally, the power supply module also includes a power indicator light, which is connected to the controller and is used to flash when the power supply module has insufficient power.
[0008] Optionally, the device further includes a speech synthesis module connected to the controller, which is used to convert text information received by the controller from the remote monitoring terminal into speech information.
[0009] Optionally, the device further includes a speaker module connected to the speech synthesis module for playing the speech information converted by the speech synthesis module.
[0010] Optionally, the device further includes an emergency distress module connected to the controller. When the module is triggered, a distress signal is generated and transmitted to the remote control terminal via the controller.
[0011] Optionally, the communication module uses 5G communication.
[0012] Optionally, the outdoor locator includes an RTK BeiDou positioning unit and a radio frequency unit.
[0013] Optionally, the indoor locator includes a UWB positioning unit.
[0014] Through the above technical solution, the positioning module of this disclosure uses indoor and outdoor locators to obtain indoor and outdoor positioning information of personnel respectively, achieving more accurate positioning by distinguishing between indoor and outdoor positioning information. Furthermore, the controller uses a communication module to transmit the positioning information to a remote monitoring terminal, acquiring and monitoring personnel's positioning information in real time, overcoming the problems of inability to achieve accurate personnel positioning and delayed transmission of positioning information.
[0015] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate embodiments of the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;
[0020] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0022] 1. Card body; 2. Speaker module; 3. Emergency distress signal module; 4. Battery indicator light; 5. Charging interface. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0024] It should be noted that the acquisition, transmission, storage, use, and processing of data in the technical solution of this application all comply with the relevant provisions of national laws and regulations. In the embodiments of this application, certain existing industry solutions such as software, components, and models may be mentioned. These should be considered exemplary, intended only to illustrate the feasibility of implementing the technical solution of this application, and do not imply that the applicant has already used or necessarily used such solutions.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a personnel positioning and management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the personnel positioning management device provided in this embodiment includes a communication module, a positioning module, and a controller. The positioning module includes an indoor locator and an outdoor locator, wherein the outdoor locator is used to acquire outdoor positioning information, and the indoor locator is used to acquire indoor positioning information; and the controller is used to transmit the outdoor positioning information or the indoor positioning information to a remote monitoring terminal through the communication module.
[0026] It is understandable that when locating a person, the person's location may be indoors or outdoors. However, since there are significant differences between indoor and outdoor environments in terms of signal propagation, obstacle distribution, and application scenarios, the positioning module provided in this embodiment is used to acquire outdoor positioning information and indoor positioning information respectively, so as to adapt to different positioning needs and improve the accuracy of positioning.
[0027] In some embodiments, the outdoor locator is used to determine whether a person's location is outdoors. When the person is determined to be outdoors, the outdoor locator transmits the location data to the controller, which calculates the location data into coordinate information in real time. When the person is determined to be indoors, the controller controls the indoor locator to acquire indoor positioning information and transmits the indoor positioning information to the controller. The controller is also used to transmit the coordinate information or the indoor positioning information to a remote monitoring terminal via the communication module. In this embodiment, the controller can be, for example, an MCU controller or other control circuit capable of calculating the location data into coordinate information in real time and controlling the communication module to transmit the coordinate information or the indoor positioning information to the remote monitoring terminal.
[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the outdoor locator may include, for example, an RTK BeiDou positioning unit and a radio frequency (RF) unit. Specifically, the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the RF unit primarily implement the positioning function based on the RTK positioning principle. The RTK positioning principle involves placing a receiver at a base station as a reference station to continuously observe BeiDou satellites and transmitting the observation data and station information to the RTK BeiDou positioning unit in real time via radio transmission equipment. While the RTK BeiDou positioning unit receives BeiDou satellite signals, the RF unit receives the data transmitted from the base station via a wireless receiving device. Then, the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the RF unit transmit their respective received signals or data to the controller. Based on the principle of relative positioning, the controller calculates the three-dimensional coordinates of the location where the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the RF unit are located in real time, thereby determining the location information of the person. It should be noted that, in addition to the outdoor positioning method based on the BeiDou satellite system given in this embodiment, the outdoor locator can also use positioning technologies such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) or the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to achieve the positioning function.
[0029] The indoor locator may include, for example, a UWB positioning unit. Specifically, the outdoor locator in this embodiment is used to determine whether a person's location is outdoors. When the positioning information based on the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the radio frequency unit determines that the person is outdoors, the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the radio frequency unit can achieve accurate outdoor positioning of the person's location. When the positioning information based on the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the radio frequency unit determines that the production personnel are indoors, the controller controls the UWB positioning unit to establish UWB positioning communication with the positioning base station to achieve indoor positioning. The highest positioning accuracy can reach 0.1 meters when using the RTK BeiDou positioning unit and the radio frequency unit combined with the UWB positioning unit to achieve personnel positioning. It should be noted that, in addition to the UWB positioning technology described in this embodiment, other positioning technologies that can achieve the same function can also be used in the indoor locator, such as Bluetooth positioning, Wi-Fi positioning, infrared positioning, etc. Those skilled in the art can select the appropriate positioning technology according to the actual application scenario.
[0030] In some embodiments, the communication module may use, for example, 5G communication. Specifically, the communication module uses 5G communication to establish a communication link between the controller and the remote monitoring terminal, sending production personnel location information based on UWB positioning units, RTK BeiDou positioning units, and radio frequency units, or receiving text messages sent by the remote monitoring terminal. The communication module may also use other communication methods capable of enabling communication between the controller and the remote monitoring terminal, such as Wi-Fi communication, Bluetooth communication, or Ethernet communication.
[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another personnel positioning management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the device also includes a power supply module for supplying power to the device. Specifically, the power supply module may include a battery unit to provide power. The device may also include a charging interface for charging the battery unit or supplying power to the power supply module by connecting a power cord plug to the charging interface. The power supply module also includes a power indicator light, which is connected to the controller and flashes when the power supply module's power is low. Specifically, when the power supply module's power is low or there is a power supply abnormality, the controller controls the power indicator light to flash.
[0032] The device also includes a speech synthesis module connected to the controller, used to convert text information received by the controller from the remote monitoring terminal into speech information. Specifically, the speech synthesis module can convert text information sent by the remote monitoring terminal into speech information, providing timely prompts to personnel without the need for a separate display module for text reminders, thus reducing the likelihood of missing relevant information. Furthermore, the speech synthesis module can also broadcast location information acquired by the controller, providing immediate location feedback. The device also includes a speaker module connected to the speech synthesis module, used to play the speech information converted by the speech synthesis module. The device also includes an emergency distress signal module connected to the controller. Triggering this module generates a distress signal, which is transmitted to the remote control terminal via the controller. Specifically, by setting up the emergency distress signal module, personnel can call for help in emergency situations, and rapid and timely rescue can be carried out based on the personnel's location information.
[0033] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a personnel positioning and management device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the personnel positioning management device provided in this embodiment is implemented in the form of a card. A controller, communication module, positioning module, voice synthesis module, power supply module, and emergency distress module are embedded in the card. A power indicator light and a charging interface are also provided on the card, and a speaker module is embedded on one side of the card.
[0034] The aforementioned modules are primarily integrated into the card, allowing for use in factory areas with specific explosion-proof requirements while enabling precise personnel location management. Furthermore, the communication module, positioning module, voice synthesis module, emergency distress module, and controller are electrically connected; the voice synthesis module is electrically connected to the speaker module; and the power supply module supplies power to the positioning module, voice synthesis module, emergency distress module, and controller. The power supply module is also connected to a charging interface, allowing the charging interface to charge the power supply module. Those skilled in the art can implement the personnel location management device provided in this disclosure in any form other than a card, and the connection and embedding methods are not specifically limited; a suitable implementation method can be selected according to actual needs.
[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, apparatus, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.
[0036] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (devices), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.
[0037] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.
[0038] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.
[0039] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.
[0040] Memory may include non-persistent memory in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.
[0041] Computer-readable media includes both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can store information using any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, modules of programs, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media, such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.
[0042] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.
[0043] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A personnel positioning and management device, characterized in that, The device includes a communication module, a positioning module, and a controller. The positioning module includes an indoor locator and an outdoor locator, wherein the outdoor locator is used to acquire outdoor positioning information, and the indoor locator is used to acquire indoor positioning information; and The controller is used to transmit the outdoor positioning information or the indoor positioning information to the remote monitoring terminal through the communication module. The outdoor locator is used to determine whether a person's location is outdoors. When the location of the person is determined to be outdoors, the outdoor locator transmits the location data to the controller, which then calculates the location data into coordinate information in real time. When it is determined that a person is indoors, the controller controls the indoor locator to acquire indoor positioning information and transmits the indoor positioning information to the controller; and The controller is used to transmit the coordinate information or the indoor positioning information to the remote monitoring terminal through the communication module.
2. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device also includes a power supply module for supplying power to the device.
3. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power supply module also includes a power indicator light, which is connected to the controller and is used to flash when the power supply module has insufficient power.
4. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device further includes a speech synthesis module, which is connected to the controller and is used to convert the text information received by the controller from the remote monitoring terminal into speech information.
5. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The device also includes a speaker module, which is connected to the speech synthesis module and is used to play the speech information converted by the speech synthesis module.
6. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device also includes an emergency distress module, which is connected to the controller. When the module is triggered, a distress signal is generated and transmitted to the remote monitoring terminal via the controller.
7. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The communication module uses 5G communication.
8. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outdoor locator includes an RTK BeiDou positioning unit and a radio frequency unit.
9. The personnel positioning management device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indoor locator includes a UWB positioning unit.