System and method for collecting electrical cable scraps

Abstract

System (1) and method (1000) for collecting electrical cable scraps (Q), involving steps of, at a collection terminal (10): a) reading (1005) a unique identifier (120) of a collection container (100); b) determining (1010) the weight of electrical cable scraps (Q) contained in the collection container (100); c) receiving (1015) a selection of a cable category; d) displaying (1020) a take-back value; e) receiving (1025) user input indicating acceptance of the displayed take-back value; f) receiving (1030) validation input from an operator; (g) In response to the validation input, generate instructions to associate (1035) in a database (460) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) with the determined weight and the selected cable category, and generate instructions to print (1040) a receipt (600) containing at least the take-back value. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: System and method for collecting electrical cable scraps. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a system and a method for collecting electrical cable scraps. Technological background

[0002] Electrical cable installers, such as electricians working individually or in a company, generate electrical cable offcuts during their work. "Electrical cable offcuts" refers to pieces of electrical cable, for example, from a few tens of centimeters to a few meters long, that remain after an electrical cable purchased from an electrical cable manufacturer has been cut.

[0003] Electrical cable scraps are waste, but the metal they contain nevertheless gives them some financial value, for example if this metal is copper (Cu) or aluminium (Al).

[0004] At present, a very large part (in France, up to 90%, according to some estimates) of electrical cable scraps is collected by scrap dealers who buy back electrical cable scraps from installers and then resell them.

[0005] Scrap metal dealers have a definite incentive to buy back offcuts of electrical cable at a price that undervalues ​​their actual metal content, in order to make a profit by reselling them at a higher price. Consequently, in practice, the prices offered by scrap metal dealers are often unattractive to installers. It can even happen that employees of some installers sell offcuts of electrical cable to scrap metal dealers at a very low price, for cash and without any profit for their employer. Furthermore, scrap metal dealers often offer their prices on a case-by-case basis, in a non-transparent manner, and without regard to market prices for metals.

[0006] The current situation is unsatisfactory for both electrical cable installers and electrical cable manufacturers. Installers are forced to sell their offcuts of electrical cable at an unattractive price and without transparency regarding their fate. Manufacturers cannot reuse the metal contained in the offcuts of electrical cable and are forced to purchase virgin metals at market prices in a context of increasing scarcity of metals, particularly copper, to manufacture new electrical cables. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art.

[0008] To this end, the present invention proposes a system for collecting electrical cable scraps, characterized in that it comprises at least one collection container having a unique identifier and at least one collection terminal, the collection terminal comprising a reader, a weighing device, a user interface device, and a processor, the processor being connected to the reader, the weighing device and the user interface device, and being configured to implement steps consisting of: a) reading, using the reader, the unique identifier of a collection container; b) determine, using the weighing device, the weight of electrical cable scraps contained in the collection container; c) receive, via the user interface device, a selection of a cable category from a list of cable categories; d) display, on the user interface device, a recovery value calculated at least according to the determined weight and the selected cable category; e) receive, via the user interface device, an indicative user input of acceptance of the displayed buyback value; f) receive, via the user interface device, a validation input from an operator; (g) In response to the validation input, generate instructions to associate in a database the unique identifier of the collection container with the determined weight and the selected cable category, and generate instructions to edit a receipt containing at least the take-back value.

[0009] With this system, a user such as an electrician can easily obtain, in a limited number of steps, a receipt indicating a buyback value for electrical cable scraps that they have collected. The receipt can then be used to provide the buyback value to the user. This encourages the user to use the system frequently, especially if the buyback value is higher than the prices offered by scrap dealers. The collection point is advantageously installed at a distributor that collaborates with an electrical cable manufacturer. This encourages the user to return to the distributor frequently, and the system thus contributes to customer loyalty for the distributor.The electrical cable scraps collected by the system can then be shipped for recycling the metal contained in the electrical cable scraps, after which the manufacturer can use the recycled metal in various applications, including the manufacture of new electrical cables, instead of buying the metal at its market price.

[0010] Furthermore, the information associated with the unique identifier in the database allows for the traceability of electrical cable scraps contained in the collection container. This provides an additional incentive for the user to use the system and facilitates the shipment of electrical cable scraps for recycling.

[0011] The buyback value may be expressed in currency (euro, dollar, etc.). In this case, the buyback value may be provided to the user as a credit to be used on a future purchase, for example, a purchase of electrical cables. Alternatively, the buyback value may be expressed in loyalty points. In this case, the buyback value may be provided to the user by crediting the buyback value to a loyalty account, which can then be used to obtain discounts on a future purchase.

[0012] The operator is a person distinct from the user, for example an authorized person such as an employee of the distributor at whose premises the collection point is installed. The operator's validation entry thus tends to prevent fraudulent use of the collection point.

[0013] In a particular embodiment, in step d), the buyback value is calculated based on a current price associated with the selected cable category, the processor being configured to obtain the current price from a pricing server which updates the current price over time.

[0014] Thus, the buyback value is not offered on a negotiated basis, but depends on the current price set by the pricing server. The current price can be updated over time based on various factors, including the market price of the metal relevant to the selected cable category. The buyback value offered to the user can then be more closely aligned with the market price of the metal, providing an additional incentive for the user to use the system. It is even possible to have the current price transmitted by the pricing server for display on a publicly accessible webpage. This allows the user to obtain transparent and up-to-date information regarding the buyback value they can expect from the system for their electrical cable offcuts.

[0015] In a particular embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of collection containers, each having a unique identifier; the processor is configured to repeat steps a) to e) for the plurality of collection containers before step f), and the processor is configured, in step g), to generate instructions to associate in the database the unique identifier of each collection container with the weight and category of cables relating to said collection container.

[0016] In a particular embodiment, the processor is configured to, in step g), generate instructions to edit a receipt for each collection container.

[0017] In a particular embodiment, the unique identifier of the collection container is present on the collection container in the form of a one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

[0018] In a particular embodiment, the processor is configured to determine the weight determined in step b) as a function of the unique identifier of the collection container read in step a).

[0019] In a particular embodiment, the list of cable categories includes at least one, in particular several or all, of the following cable categories: sheathed copper cables, bare copper cables, aluminium cables, mixture of copper and aluminium cables.

[0020] In a particular embodiment, the processor is configured to, in step f), verify that the operator is authorized, preferably by reading, using the reader, an authorized identifier in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code. The authorized identifier may be personal to the operator. Alternatively, the authorized identifier may be common to several operators. For example, the authorized identifier may be an identifier of the distributor at whose premises the collection point is installed.

[0021] In a particular embodiment, the system further comprises at least one storage container having a unique identifier and at least one operator terminal, the operator terminal being configured to implement steps consisting of: h) reading the unique identifier of the collection container; i) display information relating to a storage container, the storage container being associated with the cable category associated with the unique identifier of the collection container; j) read the unique identifier of the storage container; k) receive a confirmation message indicating that the electrical cable scraps contained in the collection container have been transferred to the storage container, 1) In response to the confirmation input, generate instructions to associate in the database the weight relative to the collection container with the unique identifier of the storage container, and generate instructions to release in the database the unique identifier of the collection container.

[0022] In a particular embodiment, the authorized identifier is present on and / or displayed by the operator terminal.

[0023] For the same purpose as indicated above, the present invention also proposes a method for collecting electrical cable scraps, characterized in that it comprises steps consisting of, on a collection terminal: a) reading a unique identifier of a collection container; b) determine the weight of electrical cable scraps contained in the collection container; c) receive a selection of a cable category from a list of cable categories; d) display a recovery value calculated at least according to the determined weight and the selected cable category; e) receive user input indicating acceptance of the displayed buyback value; f) receive a validation input from an operator; (g) In response to the validation input, generate instructions to associate in a database the unique identifier of the collection container with the determined weight and the selected cable category, and generate instructions to edit a receipt containing at least the take-back value.

[0024] Since the advantages of the process are similar to those of the system, they are not repeated here.

[0025] In a particular embodiment, in step d), the buyback value is calculated based on a current price associated with the cable category, the method further comprising a step of obtaining the current price from a pricing server which updates the current price over time.

[0026] In a particular embodiment, steps a) to e) are repeated for a plurality of collection containers before step f), and in step g), instructions are generated to associate in the database the unique identifier of each collection container with the weight and category of cables relating to said collection container.

[0027] In a particular embodiment, in step g), instructions are generated to edit a receipt for each collection container.

[0028] In a particular embodiment, the unique identifier of the collection container is present on the collection container in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

[0029] In a particular embodiment, the weight determined in step b) is determined according to the unique identifier of the collection container read in step a).

[0030] In a particular embodiment, the list of cable categories includes at least one, in particular several or all, of the following cable categories: sheathed copper cables, bare copper cables, aluminum cables, mixture of copper and aluminum cables.

[0031] In a particular embodiment, step f) includes verifying that the operator is authorized, preferably by reading an authorized identifier in the form of a barcode one-dimensional or two-dimensional, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

[0032] In a particular embodiment, the method further comprises steps consisting of, on an operator terminal: h) read the unique identifier of the collection container; i) display information relating to a storage container, the storage container being associated with the cable category associated with the unique identifier of the collection container; j) read a unique identifier of the storage container; k) receive a confirmation message indicating that the electrical cable scraps contained in the collection container have been transferred to the storage container, 1) In response to the confirmation input, generate instructions to associate in the database the weight relative to the collection container with the unique identifier of the storage container, and generate instructions to release in the database the unique identifier of the collection container.

[0033] In a particular embodiment, the authorized identifier is present on and / or displayed by the operator terminal. Brief description of the figures

[0034] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, will clearly explain what the invention consists of and how it can be implemented. In the accompanying figures:

[0035] [Fig-1] is a schematic representation of a waste collection system electrical cable.

[0036] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of a collection point of the collection system, based on an example of implementation.

[0037] [Fig.3] is a flowchart representing the steps of a collection process of electrical cable falls.

[0038] [Fig.4] is a flowchart representing other steps of the process in [Fig.3].

[0039] [Fig.5] represents a receipt issued during the process, according to an example of realization. Description of method(s) of implementation

[0040] In the figures, and unless otherwise specified, identical elements shall bear the same reference symbols.

[0041] Figure 1 schematically represents a system 1 for collecting electrical cable scraps, hereinafter referred to as "system 1" for convenience. As will be detailed below, system 1 allows for the collection of electrical cable scraps Q which are brought in by a user, such as an electrician. More specifically, system 1 is intended to collect electrical cable scraps Q falling into a category of cables from a list of cable categories determined in advance.

[0042] In a non-limiting example, the list of cable categories includes at least one of, or consists of, the following four cable categories: sheathed copper cables, bare copper cables, aluminum cables, and a mixture of copper and aluminum cables. Alternatively, other cable categories may be provided in addition to and / or as replacements for the cable categories listed above.

[0043] System 1 includes at least one collection terminal 10, collection containers 100, storage containers 200, at least one operator terminal 300, a management server 400, and a pricing server 500.

[0044] A collection terminal 10 includes a reader 20, a weighing device 30, a user interface device 40, and a processor 50.

[0045] Figure 2 illustrates a possible embodiment of a collection point 10, in which the aforementioned elements of the collection point 10 are integrated into a freestanding unit 11. Such a freestanding unit 11 can be easily transported and installed at a distributor working with an electrical cable manufacturer, and can have an attractive appearance for the user of the collection point 10. To facilitate the use of the collection point 10, operating instructions can be inscribed on the freestanding unit 11, and / or on a display panel 12 located behind or near the freestanding unit 11. Alternatively, the collection point 10 can be physically implemented in a number of other ways, depending on the requirements.Although only one collection point 10 is shown and described, it should be noted that system 1 may include a large number of collection points 10 installed at different geographical locations, including at different distributors collaborating with the same electrical cable manufacturer.

[0046] The reader 20 is capable of reading unique identifiers 120 described below from collection containers 100.

[0047] The weighing device 30 is suitable for measuring the weight of a collection container 100 containing electrical cable scraps Q. For this purpose, the weighing device 30 includes a balance. In the example shown in [Fig. 2], the balance is an electronic balance with an upper pan.

[0048] The user interface device 40 comprises a display device and a user input device. Preferably, as shown in [Fig.2], the display device and the user input device are implemented together as a touch screen 4L. Alternatively, the display device and the user input device can be implemented separately, respectively as a screen and as a keyboard, a set of buttons, etc.

[0049] The processor 50 is connected to the reader 20, the weighing device 30 and the user interface device 40. The processor 50 is configured to implement the functions described below of the collection terminal 10. For this purpose the processor 50 executes an appropriate computer program written in a suitable programming language.

[0050] In addition, the processor 50 is connected to the management server 400 and the pricing server 500. The management server 400 and the pricing server 500 are typically located at a distance from the collection terminal 10. Consequently, the processor 50 is connected to the management server 400 and the pricing server 500 via a network 900 through a communication module 51. In one example, the network 900 is a 4G mobile network and the communication module 51 is a 4G module.

[0051] The management server 400 includes a management database 460. As will be described below, the management database 460 is intended to store various data relating to the collection containers 100, the storage containers 200, etc. For this purpose, the management server 400 includes at least one processor 450 having access to the management database 460 and running a suitable computer program to implement the functions of the management server 400 described below.

[0052] The pricing server 500 sets and updates over time a current price for each cable category in the cable category list. In other words, the pricing server 500 has the current price value at all times and modifies this value over time, for example at regular intervals and / or upon receipt of new data.

[0053] In one embodiment, the pricing server 500 sets and updates the current price based on external data D received by the pricing server 500, and / or based on internal data stored in a database 590 implemented in the pricing server 500. The external data D may include, for example, publicly available data such as market prices for a metal, transportation price indices, financial information, etc. The internal data may include, for example, non-publicly available data such as competitive information, sales forecasts, etc. The external data D and / or the internal data may be provided manually to the pricing server 500 or retrieved automatically by the pricing server 500.The 500 pricing server can set and update the current price taking into account one or more objectives, for example a volume objective, a profitability objective, etc. All or some of the objectives can be set automatically by the 500 pricing server. The 500 pricing server has at least one 580 processor with access to the database. of data 590 and running a suitable computer program to implement the functions just described of the pricing server 500.

[0054] Advantageously, the current price is transmitted by the pricing server 500 for display on a publicly accessible Internet page 570. This allows the user to obtain transparent and up-to-date information regarding the buyback value that can be expected from system 1 for their electrical cable offcuts Q.

[0055] As mentioned above, each of the collection containers 100 has a unique identifier 120, which is previously stored in the management database 460. The unique identifier 120 is present on the collection container 100 so that it can be read by the processor 50 using the reader 20. Advantageously, the unique identifier 120 is in the form of a barcode. The barcode can be one-dimensional or, preferably, two-dimensional, which allows the use of a low-cost camera or optical reader as the reader 20. More preferably, the unique identifier 120 is in the form of a QR code (a registered trademark), which has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to use.

[0056] Similarly, each of the storage containers 200 has a unique identifier 220, which is previously stored in the management database 460, and which is present on the storage container 200. Like the unique identifier 120, the unique identifier 220 is in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

[0057] The operator terminal 300, shown schematically in [Fig. 1], is preferably a portable terminal such as a tablet, a multifunction phone (“smartphone”), etc. The operator terminal 300 runs a suitable application or computer program to implement the functions of the operator terminal 300 described below.

[0058] The operator terminal 300 includes a screen 315 for displaying various information to an operator, and a camera or optical reader 310 adapted to read the unique identifiers 120, 220. In this regard, it is advantageous that the unique identifiers 120, 220 be in the form of a barcode of the same format, more advantageously a QR code.

[0059] The use of system 1 and a method 1000 for collecting electrical cable scraps are now described.

[0060] First phase: user present in front of the collection terminal 10

[0061] The steps of this first phase, represented in [Fig.3], are implemented by the processor 50.

[0062] The user of the collection terminal 10 retrieves a collection container 100 and fills the collection container 100 with electrical cable scraps Q, then places the collection container 100 on the weighing device 30 and scans the unique identifier 120 using reader 20. In a step 1005, the unique identifier 120 is read, and in a step 1010, the weight of the electrical cable scraps Q is determined.

[0063] Advantageously, the weight of the electrical cable scraps Q is determined according to the unique identifier 120, more precisely according to an empty weight associated with the unique identifier 120. In this way, the unique identifier 120 is used to tare the weighing device 30, which allows the user to be provided with collection containers 100 of different dimensions.

[0064] On the user interface device 40, the user selects a cable category corresponding to the electrical cable scraps Q present in the collection container 100. More specifically, the user interface device 40 displays the list of cable categories mentioned above, and the user makes a selection from this list. This selection is received in a step 1015.

[0065] In a step 1020, a buyback value for electrical cable scraps Q is displayed on the user interface device 40. This buyback value is calculated at least according to the weight determined by the processor 50 and the cable category selected by the user, and preferably also according to the current price set by the pricing server 500.

[0066] The current price may have been previously transmitted by the pricing server 500 in "push" mode. In other words, when the pricing server 500 updated the current price, it transmitted the updated current price. Alternatively, the processor 50 can send a request to the pricing server 500 to obtain an up-to-date value of the current price.

[0067] On the user interface device 40, the user accepts the displayed resume value. The user input indicating this acceptance is received in a step 1025.

[0068] If the user wishes to collect several batches of electrical cable scraps Q, they can repeat the actions described above as many times as needed. Steps 1005 to 1025 are repeated as many times as necessary, as shown in [Fig. 3]. The user can also go back if an error is made.

[0069] In step 1030, a validation entry is received from an operator. The operator is a person distinct from the user. For example, it is an authorized person such as an employee of the distributor at whose premises the collection point 10 is installed. Specifically, the operator provides the validation entry after visually checking the collection containers 100 filled by the user and the cable categories selected by the user. The validation entry thus aims to prevent fraudulent use of the collection point 10.

[0070] It is therefore preferable to verify that the operator is authorized at step 1030, advantageously by reading an authorized identifier 320 using reader 20. Thus, one This avoids the need for an additional authentication module on the collection point 10. In this regard, it is advantageous for the authorized identifier 320 to be in the form of a barcode in the same format as the unique identifier 120, or more preferably, a QR code. The authorized identifier 320 can be personal to the operator. In other words, there is one authorized identifier 320 for each operator. Alternatively, the authorized identifier 320 can be shared by several operators. For example, the authorized identifier 320 could be the identifier of the distributor at whose premises the collection point 10 is installed.

[0071] Even more advantageously, the authorized identifier 320 is displayed on the screen 315 of the operator terminal 300, and / or is present on the operator terminal 300. Thus, the verification is carried out using the operator terminal 300 of system 1, and not using another means of authentication, such as a badge, which could be stolen by a malicious person.

[0072] In response to the validation input: - in a step 1035, the unique identifier 120 of the collection container 100 is associated in the management database 460 with the determined weight and the cable category selected for this collection container 100; - In step 1040, a receipt containing at least the retrieval value is printed.

[0073] Specifically, in step 1035, the processor 50 generates instructions to be executed by the management server 400. These instructions can be transmitted immediately to the management server 400, or stored in memory for later transmission to the management server 400. In step 1040, the processor 50 generates instructions to be executed by the management server 400 or by a terminal separate from the collection terminal 10 and connected to the management server 400. It should be noted that the order of steps 1035 and 1040 is irrelevant to the process 1000.

[0074] In any event, at the end of this first phase of process 1000 (reference A in Figures 3 and 4): - The information associated with the unique identifier 120 in the management database 460 allows for the traceability of electrical cable scraps Q contained in the collection container 100, - the receipt can be used to provide the buyback value to the user, for example (if the buyback value is expressed in currency) in the form of a credit note or (if the buyback value is expressed in loyalty points) by crediting the buyback value to a loyalty account; in addition, the user can receive a sales certificate attesting that he has given up the electrical cable scraps Q.

[0075] Figure 5 shows a receipt 600 according to an example embodiment. The receipt 600 may or may not be printed. The receipt 600 may include, in addition to the buyback value 605, all or some of the following data: the determined weight 610, the Selected cable category 615 (indicated in full and / or as an item code), an operation number 620, an issue date 625 of the receipt 600, contact details 630 of the distributor at whose premises the collection point 10 is installed, a unique identifier 635 from the receipt 600 (present on the receipt 600 in full and / or as a one-dimensional barcode and / or as a barcode such as a QR code). The unique identifier 635 may include the operation number 620.

[0076] In the event that the user has collected several batches of electrical cable scraps Q, a receipt 600 can be issued for each collection container 100.

[0077] Second phase

[0078] The steps of this second phase, represented in [Fig.4], are implemented by the operator terminal 300. It should be noted that these steps do not require the presence of the user and can be implemented some time after the steps of the first phase.

[0079] The operator places the camera 310 in front of the unique identifier 120 of a collection container containing electrical cable scraps Q, and scans the unique identifier 120. In a step 1045, the unique identifier 120 is read. In step 1050, information is displayed on screen 315 relating to a storage container 200 associated with the cable category to which the electrical cable offcuts Q belong. Specifically, this information is transmitted by the management server 400 in response to a request sent by the operator terminal 300, this request containing the unique identifier 120. The response from the management server 400 indicates a storage container 200 corresponding to this cable category since the unique identifier 120 was associated with the cable category during step 1035. The displayed information may include the unique identifier 220 of the storage container 200 and / or other details relating to the storage container 200.

[0080] The operator goes to the storage container 200 and scans its unique identifier 220. In a step 1055, the unique identifier 220 is read.

[0081] The operator transfers the electrical cable scraps Q into the storage container 200 and, on screen 315, enters a confirmation message indicating that the electrical cable scraps Q have been transferred. The confirmation message may consist of clicking a confirmation button displayed on screen 315. In step 1060, this confirmation message is received.

[0082] In response to the confirmation input: - in step 1065, the weight relative to the collection container 100 is associated with the unique identifier 220 in the management database 460; - in step 1070, the unique identifier 120 of collection container 100 is released into the management database.

[0083] Specifically, in steps 1065 and 1070, the operator terminal 300 generates instructions to be executed by the management server 400. These instructions can be transmitted immediately to the management server 400, or stored in memory for later transmission to the management server 400. It should be noted that the order of steps 1065 and 1070 is irrelevant to the process 1000.

[0084] In any event, the outcome of this second phase of process 1000: - the information associated in the management database 460 with the unique identifier 220 allows traceability of the electrical cable scraps Q contained in the storage container 200 and coming from the collection container 100, - the unique identifier 120 no longer being associated with electrical cable scraps Q, which is no longer necessary because the collection container 100 has been emptied, the collection container 100 can be made available to a future user within the framework of the first phase of process 1000.

[0085] If the operator has to process several collection containers 100, they repeat the actions just described as many times. Steps 1045 to 1070 are repeated as many times as correspondingly, as shown in [Fig. 4].

[0086] In a step 1075, a shipping slip for the storage container 200 can be issued, the shipping slip including at least the weight of the electrical cable scraps Q contained in each collection container 100. In step 1075, the operator terminal 300 generates instructions to be executed by the management server 400 or by a terminal separate from the collection terminal 10 and connected to the management server 400.

Claims

Demands

1. System (1) for collecting electrical cable scraps (Q), characterized in that it comprises at least one collection container (100) having a unique identifier (120) and at least one collection terminal (10), the collection terminal (10) comprising a reader (20), a weighing device (30), a user interface device (40), and a processor (50), the processor (50) being connected to the reader (20), the weighing device (30) and the user interface device (40), and being configured to implement steps consisting of: a) reading, using the reader (20), the unique identifier (120) of a collection container (100); b) determining, using the weighing device (30), the weight of electrical cable scraps (Q) contained in the collection container (100); c) receive, via the user interface device (40), a selection of a cable category from a list of cable categories;d) display, on the user interface device (40), a recovery value calculated at least according to the determined weight and the selected cable category; e) receive, via the user interface device (40), a user input indicating acceptance of the displayed recovery value; f) receive, via the user interface device (40), a validation input from an operator; g) in response to the validation input, generate instructions to associate in a database (460) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) with the determined weight and the selected cable category, and generate instructions to print a receipt (600) containing at least the recovery value.

2. System (1) according to claim 1, wherein in step d), the buyback value is calculated based on a current price associated with the selected cable category, the processor (50) being configured to obtain the current price from a pricing server (500) which updates the current price over time.

3. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the system (1) comprises a plurality of collection containers (100) each having a unique identifier (120), in which the processor (50) is configured to repeat steps a) to e) for the plurality of collection containers (100) before step f), and in which the processor (50) is configured to, in step g), generate instructions to associate in the database (460) the unique identifier (120) of each collection container (100) with the weight and category of cables relating to said collection container (100).

4. System (1) according to claim 3, wherein the processor (50) is configured to, in step g), generate instructions to edit a receipt (600) for each collection container (100).

5. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) is present on the collection container (100) in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

6. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor (50) is configured to determine the weight determined in step b) as a function of the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) read in step a).

7. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the list of cable categories includes at least one of the following cable categories: sheathed copper cables, bare copper cables, aluminium cables, mixture of copper and aluminium cables.

8. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the processor (50) is configured to, in step f), verify that the operator is authorized by reading, using the reader (20), an authorized identifier (320) in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

9. System (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the system (1) further comprises at least one storage container (200) having a unique identifier (220) and at least one operator terminal (300), the operator terminal (300) being configured to implement steps consisting of: h) reading the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100); i) display information relating to a storage container (200), the storage container (200) being associated with the cable category associated with the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (200); j) read the unique identifier (220) of the storage container (200); k) receive a confirmation input indicating that the electrical cable scraps (Q) contained in the collection container (100) have been transferred to the storage container (200), 1) in response to the confirmation input, generate instructions to associate in the database (460) the weight relating to the collection container (100) with the unique identifier (220) of the storage container (200), and generate instructions to release in the database (460) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100).

10. System (1) according to claim 9 taken in combination with claim 8, wherein the authorized identifier (320) is present on and / or displayed by the operator terminal (300).

11. A method (1000) for collecting electrical cable scraps (Q), characterized in that it comprises steps consisting of, at a collection terminal (10): a) reading (1005) a unique identifier (120) of a collection container (100); b) determining (1010) the weight of electrical cable scraps (Q) contained in the collection container (100); c) receiving (1015) a selection of a cable category from a list of cable categories; d) displaying (1020) a reclaim value calculated at least as a function of the determined weight and the selected cable category; e) receiving (1025) user input indicating acceptance of the displayed reclaim value; f) receiving (1030) validation input from an operator;(g) in response to the validation input, generate instructions to associate (1035) in a database (460) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) with the determined weight and the selected cable category, and generate instructions to print (1040) a receipt (600) containing at least the take-back value.

12. A method (1000) according to claim 11, wherein in step d), the buyback value is calculated based on an associated current price to the cable category, the process further includes a step of obtaining the current price from a pricing server (500) which updates the current price over time.

13. A method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 12, wherein steps a) to e) are repeated for a plurality of collection containers (100) before step f), and wherein in step g), instructions are generated to associate in the database (460) the unique identifier (120) of each collection container (100) with the weight and category of cables relating to said collection container (100).

14. Method (1000) according to claim 13, wherein in step g), instructions are generated to edit a receipt (600) for each collection container (100).

15. Method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) is present on the collection container (100) in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

16. Method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 15, wherein the weight determined in step b) is determined as a function of the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100) read in step a).

17. A method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 16, wherein the list of cable categories includes at least one of the following cable categories: sheathed copper cables, bare copper cables, aluminum cables, a mixture of copper and aluminum cables.

18. A method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein step f) comprises verifying that the operator is authorized by reading an authorized identifier (320) in the form of a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode, preferably a two-dimensional barcode, more preferably a QR code.

19. Method (1000) according to any one of claims 11 to 18, wherein the method (1000) further comprises steps consisting of, on an operator terminal (300): h) reading (1045) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100);

20. i) display (1050) information relating to a storage container (200), the storage container (200) being associated with the cable category associated with the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100); j) read (1055) a unique identifier (220) of the storage container (200); k) receive (1060) a confirmation input indicating that the electrical cable scraps (Q) contained in the collection container (100) have been transferred into the storage container (200), 1) in response to the confirmation input, generate instructions to associate (1065) in the database (460) the weight relative to the collection container (100) with the unique identifier (220) of the storage container (200), and generate instructions to release (1070) in the database (460) the unique identifier (120) of the collection container (100). Method (1000) according to claim 19 taken in combination with claim 18, wherein the authorized identifier (320) is present on and / or displayed by the operator terminal (300).

Images