Method and device for providing information related to grade to mixed iron scrap

Abstract

To provide a method for supporting to receive provision of related information by determining a grade of iron scrap obtained by mixing a plurality of kinds of iron, a device and a recording medium.SOLUTION: A method includes the steps of: making a reception part of a device acquire policy information to a grade determination criterion of mixed iron scrap obtained by mixing a first kind of iron scrap and a second kind of iron scrap; making a processor respectively determine normal purchase unit prices for the first kind of iron scrap and the second kind of iron scrap on the basis of the policy information; making the processor determine a weighted average unit price for the mixed iron scrap on the basis of a ratio of the first kind of iron scrap, a ratio of the second kind iron scrap and the normal purchase unit price; and making the processor determine that a grade of the mixed iron scrap is either one of a first grade corresponding to the first kind of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second kind of iron scrap on the basis of a comparison result between a critical weighted average unit price to be determined on the basis of the policy information and the weighted average unit price.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The technical field of the present disclosure relates to a device for providing information related to the grade of iron scrap containing various types of iron, a method thereof, and a computer-readable recording medium having a program for executing the same recorded on a computer, and relates to a technical field of determining the grade of iron scrap containing various types of iron based on the ratio of iron scrap containing tramp iron and the purchase price. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, scrap iron refers to the remains discarded during the steel production and processing process that are collected and repurposed for steel production. Along with iron ore and coking coal, scrap iron is one of the three major raw materials in the steel industry. By recovering discarded iron and reusing it in steel production, companies can save money and operate sustainably and environmentally. Scrap iron is gaining attention because it enables sustainable and environmentally friendly operations. However, scrap iron arriving on trucks often contains many different types of iron. Conventional methods require manual inspection and grading of the tramp scrap, resulting in inaccuracies and time-consuming inspections. Therefore, there is a need for a technology that overcomes these limitations and grades tramp iron scrap to meet each steel company's scrap consolidation standards and purchasing prices. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] Korean Patent No. 10-1618837 (2016.04.29.) Metal scrap transportation method for increasing profits of small businesses Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present disclosure relates to providing a system that assists in determining the grade of iron scrap containing multiple types of iron and providing related information.

[0005] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical object, a method for a device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure to provide information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap may include the steps of: a receiving unit acquiring policy information regarding grade criteria for tramp iron scrap mixed with a first type of iron scrap and a second type of iron scrap; a processor determining a normal purchase price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information; a processor determining a weighted average unit price for the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price; and a processor determining a grade of the tramp iron scrap to be either a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information and the weighted average unit price.

[0007] The policy information may also include information on a mixing allowance ratio indicating a mixing allowance standard between a plurality of grades of iron scrap for the tramp iron scrap.

[0008] The method may further include a step in which the processor determines a minimum normal purchase price indicating the lowest normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap based on the policy information, and the minimum normal purchase price may indicate the critical weighted average unit price.

[0009] Additionally, the grade of the first type of iron scrap may be higher than the grade of the second type of iron scrap.

[0010] In addition, the step of determining the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be one of the first grade and the second grade may include the step of the processor determining the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be the first grade if the weighted average unit price is greater than the lowest normal purchase price; and the step of the processor determining the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be the second grade if the weighted average unit price is less than the lowest normal purchase price.

[0011] In addition, the step of determining the minimum normal unit purchase price may include the steps of: determining a purchase price difference value indicating a difference between a first normal unit purchase price for the first type of iron scrap and a second normal unit purchase price for the second type of iron scrap; and determining the minimum normal unit purchase price by applying the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase price difference value.

[0012] In addition, the step of determining the minimum regular purchase unit price by applying the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase unit price difference value may include the step of the processor determining an allowable threshold value corresponding to the product of the unallowable ratio determined by the consolidation allowance ratio and the purchase unit price difference value; and the step of the processor determining the minimum regular purchase unit price to correspond to a value obtained by subtracting the allowable threshold value from the first regular purchase unit price.

[0013] A device for providing information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap according to a second aspect of the present disclosure may include: a receiving unit that acquires policy information regarding grade criteria for tramp iron scrap mixed with a first type of iron scrap and a second type of iron scrap; and a processor that determines a normal purchase price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information, determines a weighted average unit price for the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price, and determines a grade of the tramp iron scrap as either a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information and the weighted average unit price.

[0014] The policy information may also include information on a mixing allowance ratio indicating a mixing allowance standard between a plurality of grades of iron scrap for the tramp iron scrap.

[0015] The processor may also determine a minimum normal purchase price indicating the lowest normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap based on the policy information.

[0016] In addition, the processor can determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be the first grade if the weighted average unit price is greater than the minimum normal purchase price, and can determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be the second grade if the weighted average unit price is less than the minimum normal purchase price.

[0017] The processor may also determine a purchase price difference value indicating the difference between a first normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap and a second normal purchase price for the second type of iron scrap, and apply the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase price difference value to determine the minimum normal purchase price.

[0018] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium having a program recorded thereon for implementing the method of the first aspect. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user's satisfaction may be improved by determining the grade of iron scrap containing multiple types of iron and providing related information.

[0020] In addition, the efficiency of providing information can be improved in that the grade of mixed iron scrap is determined and provided based on the mixed iron scrap consolidation allowance standard by steel company, the mixed iron scrap ratio, and the purchase price by grade.

[0021] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram that schematically illustrates the configuration of a device for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a flowchart illustrating steps by which a device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure provides grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap. [Figure 3] 10 is an example of a screen display in which a device acquires policy information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 10 is an example of a table that a device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines and provides a normal purchasing price and a minimum normal purchasing price for iron scrap based on policy information. [Figure 5] 10 is an example of a screen display showing a device providing tramp ferrous scrap grading results according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6]10 is an example of a table in which a device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines and provides a score card based on policy information. [Figure 7] 1 is an example of loading equipment loaded with tramp iron scrap according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] 1 is an example of a bird's-eye view of loading equipment loaded with tramp iron scrap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and methods for achieving them, will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be embodied in various different forms. However, the embodiments are provided so that the disclosure will be complete and will fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0024] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. In this specification, the singular includes the plural unless otherwise specified in the context. The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" used in this specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the elements referenced. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout this specification, and "and / or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the referenced elements. Although terms such as "first," "second," etc. are used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one element from another. Therefore, a first element referred to below may of course be a second element within the technical spirit of this disclosure.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in the sense commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, and terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should not be interpreted ideally or excessively unless expressly defined otherwise.

[0026] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," and "upper" may be used to easily describe the relationship of one component to another, as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include different orientations of components in use or operation in addition to the orientations illustrated in the drawings. For example, if a component illustrated in the drawings were turned over, a component described as "below" or "beneath" another component would be positioned "above" the other component. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of below and above. Components may be oriented in other directions, and the spatially relative terms should be interpreted accordingly.

[0027] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram that schematically illustrates the configuration of a device 100 for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1, a device 100 for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap may include a receiver 110 and a processor 120 .

[0030] According to an embodiment, the receiving unit 110 can acquire policy information regarding a grading standard for mixed iron scrap in which a first type of iron scrap and a second type of iron scrap are mixed.

[0031] According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may determine the normal purchase price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information. The processor 120 may also determine a weighted average unit price for the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price. The processor 120 may also determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap as either a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information and the weighted average unit price.

[0032] In addition, the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap may acquire policy information on grade criteria for tramp iron scrap using the receiving unit 110, determine a normal purchase price for the iron scrap using the processor 120, determine a weighted average price for the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price, determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap as either a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap, and provide the grade and related information of the iron scrap. Note that the process may be combined using a combination of various conventional networks such as the Internet network or a mobile communication network, and there is no particular limitation thereon.

[0033] In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other general components may be included in device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap in addition to the components shown in Figure 1. For example, device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap may further include a memory (not shown) for storing policy information regarding grading criteria for tramp ferrous scrap and grade information corresponding to the tramp ferrous scrap, and may further include a transmitter (not shown) for providing grade information of the tramp ferrous scrap or a display (not shown) for displaying grade information of the tramp ferrous scrap. It will also be understood by those skilled in the art that some of the components shown in Figure 1 may be omitted in other embodiments.

[0034] The device 100 for providing grade-related information for tramp iron scrap according to one embodiment can be used by a user and can be connected to all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices equipped with a touch screen panel, such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a tablet PC, etc., and can also be included in or connected to devices equipped with a platform on which an application can be installed and executed, such as a desktop PC, a tablet PC, a laptop PC, and an IPTV including a set-top box.

[0035] The device 100 for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap may be embodied in a terminal such as a computer operating through a computer program to implement the functions described herein.

[0036] The device 100 for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap according to one embodiment may include, but is not limited to, a system for providing classification information for ferrous scrap (not shown) and a related server (not shown). The server according to one embodiment may support an application that provides a service for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap.

[0037] The following description will focus on an embodiment in which the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap according to an embodiment independently acquires and provides information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap that has been preset, but as described above, this may be performed through interlocking with a server. That is, the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp iron scrap according to an embodiment and the server may be integrated in terms of their functions, or the server may be omitted, and it is understood that the present invention is not limited to any one embodiment.

[0038] In one embodiment, the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap and a server may be linked, and the configuration for providing information on tramp ferrous scrap by performing a tramp ferrous scrap grade determination process and a tramp ferrous scrap judgment grade information provision process may be performed by the server or may be performed by the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap. For example, the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap may operate as a server, and hereinafter, will be referred to as the device 100 for providing information related to the grade of tramp ferrous scrap.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating steps by which device 100 provides grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Referring to step S210, the device 100 according to one embodiment may acquire policy information regarding grade criteria for tramp scrap, which is a mixture of a first type of tramp scrap and a second type of tramp scrap. In one embodiment, the device 100 may acquire policy information corresponding to each of a plurality of company accounts. In this case, the policy information may include the type of tramp scrap, the normal purchase price of each of the plurality of tramp scrap, and a plurality of tramp scrap grades. In addition, in one embodiment, the device 100 may acquire policy information including information regarding a mixing allowance ratio indicating a mixing allowance standard between a plurality of tramp scrap grades.

[0041] Referring to step S220, the device 100 according to an embodiment may determine a normal purchasing price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information. In an embodiment, the device 100 may obtain a normal purchasing price for each of the acquired iron scrap based on the policy information. Thus, the device 100 may determine a normal purchasing price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap.

[0042] Referring to step S230, the device 100 according to an embodiment can determine a weighted average unit price for the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchasing price. In one embodiment, the device 100 can acquire iron scrap classification information including information such as the types of tramp iron scrap mixed into the loading equipment and stored, iron scrap grade information corresponding to the multiple iron scrap types, and the iron scrap ratio of each of the mixed iron scrap from the receiving unit 110. Therefore, the device 100 can determine a weighted average unit price for the tramp iron scrap based on the acquired types of tramp iron scrap, the mixing ratios corresponding to each of the multiple iron scrap types, and the normal purchasing price.

[0043] Referring to step S240, the device 100 according to one embodiment may determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap as either a first grade corresponding to a first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to a second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information and the weighted average unit price.

[0044] In one embodiment, the device 100 may determine a minimum normal purchase price indicating a minimum normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap based on the policy information. In one embodiment, the minimum normal purchase price may indicate a critical weighted average price.

[0045] FIG. 3 is an example of a screen display in which the device 100 obtains policy information according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, device 100 may acquire the types of first and second types of iron scrap and the normal purchase price corresponding to each type of iron scrap. Device 100 may also acquire a mixed-loading allowance ratio indicating the iron scrap mixed-loading allowance standard for mixed iron scrap. For example, if the mixed-loading allowance ratio of the first and second types of iron scrap is 7:3, device 100 may determine the allowable ratio as 70% and the unallowable ratio as 30%. Therefore, if the ratio of the first type of iron scrap in the mixed iron scrap stored in the loading equipment is 70% or more, the mixed iron scrap may be classified as grade 1, which corresponds to the first type of iron scrap. Furthermore, if the ratio of the first type of iron scrap in the mixed iron scrap is 70% or less, the mixed iron scrap may be classified as grade 2, which corresponds to the second type of iron scrap.

[0047] In one embodiment, the grade of the first type of ferrous scrap may be higher than the grade of the second type of ferrous scrap. Specifically, the device 100 may determine a higher grade for heavier ferrous scrap based on the weight of the ferrous scrap. Specifically, the first type of ferrous scrap may be a type of ferrous scrap that is heavier than the second type of ferrous scrap. (For example, the first type of ferrous scrap may correspond to heavy ferrous scrap, and the second type of ferrous scrap may correspond to light ferrous scrap. Therefore, the first type of ferrous scrap may typically have a higher purchase price than the second type of ferrous scrap, and the first type of ferrous scrap may be a higher grade than the second type of ferrous scrap.)

[0048] In one embodiment, the device 100 may acquire information on the weight, thickness, and length of the scrap iron. The device 100 may also determine the grade of the scrap iron by assigning different weights to the weight, thickness, and length of the scrap iron. For example, the device 100 may assign the highest weight to the thickness of the scrap iron to determine the grade of tramp scrap iron. Scrap iron is waste iron or iron products and is a raw material for smelting and recycling steel, and is also a raw material for recycling waste cast iron purchased elsewhere. Generally, the fewer impurities iron contains, the better its quality. Since it can be determined that scrap iron with fewer impurities, such as carbon, is heavier, the device 100 may assign the highest weight to heavier scrap iron to determine the grade of the scrap iron.

[0049] In another embodiment, the device 100 may assign the greatest weight to the length of the scrap iron to determine the grade of the scrap iron. The scrap iron must be loaded into an electric furnace and melted. That is, the scrap iron must be stacked in a blast furnace or the like and melted. During this process, excessively large scrap iron cannot be loaded into an electric furnace without undergoing a separate processing process. Therefore, scrap iron that has been cut to a size that can be loaded into an electric furnace is most preferred. Therefore, the device 100 may assign the greatest weight to the length of the scrap iron to determine the grade of the scrap iron.

[0050] In one embodiment, as described above, since users corresponding to multiple company accounts may have different preferences for the types of scrap iron, the device 100 determines the grade of scrap iron by assigning different weights to the scrap iron grade determination factors to suit each situation, which is effective in improving user satisfaction.

[0051] In one embodiment, in the step of determining whether the grade of the tramp iron scrap is one of grade 1 and grade 2, if the weighted average unit price is greater than the minimum normal purchase price, the device 100 may determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap as grade 1. In one embodiment, the minimum normal purchase price may indicate the minimum normal purchase price of the first type of iron scrap. As described in step S240, the device 100 may determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap based on a comparison result between the minimum normal purchase price, which indicates the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information, and the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap.

[0052] FIG. 4 is an example of a table in which the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines and provides the normal unit purchase price and the minimum normal unit purchase price of iron scrap based on policy information.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 4, the device 100 according to an embodiment can acquire the normal purchase price and the minimum normal purchase price for weight A, weight B, light A, and light B iron scrap, respectively. For example, referring to FIG. 4, the device 100 may determine that the first type of iron scrap in the tramp iron scrap corresponds to weight A, the second type of iron scrap corresponds to weight B, and the mixed ratio of the first type of iron scrap to the second type of iron scrap in the tramp iron scrap is 8:2. Furthermore, as described in step S230, the device 100 may determine the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price. Therefore, the device 100 may determine the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap to be 483 won per kg (485 × 0.8 + 475 × 0.2). In addition, the device 100 may determine that the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap is greater than 482 won per kg, which is the minimum normal purchase price of weight A, which is the first type of iron scrap. Therefore, the device 100 may determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be grade 1.

[0054] In addition, in one embodiment, if the weighted average unit price of the device 100 is less than the minimum normal purchase price, the grade of the tramp iron scrap may be determined to be grade 2. In one embodiment, the minimum normal purchase price may indicate the minimum normal purchase price of the first type of iron scrap.

[0055] 4, for example, device 100 may determine that the first type of tramp iron scrap corresponds to weight A, the second type of tramp iron scrap corresponds to weight B, and the mixed ratio of the first type of tramp iron scrap to the second type of tramp iron scrap is 6:4. Therefore, device 100 may determine the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap to be 481 won per kg (485 x 0.6 + 475 x 0.4). Furthermore, device 100 may determine that the weighted average unit price of the tramp iron scrap is less than 482 won per kg, which is the minimum normal purchase price of weight A of the first type of tramp iron scrap, and therefore may determine the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be grade 2.

[0056] FIG. 5 is an example screen display showing a device 100 providing tramp ferrous scrap grading results according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, device 100 may provide, via a display screen, a grade determination result for tramp ferrous scrap received and mixed into loading equipment. In one embodiment, device 100 may determine that the ratio of the first type of ferrous scrap to the second type of ferrous scrap is 6:4. As previously described in the example, device 100 may determine that the weighted average unit price of the tramp ferrous scrap is 481 won per kilogram. Device 100 may also determine that the weighted average unit price of the tramp ferrous scrap is less than 482 won per kilogram, which is the minimum normal purchase price and represents the critical weighted average unit price. Therefore, in one embodiment, device 100 may determine that the grade of the tramp ferrous scrap is Grade 2, which corresponds to the second type of ferrous scrap. In addition, the device 100 provides the determined grade determination result of the tramp iron scrap on a display screen, thereby preventing errors that occur in the final grading process performed manually by inspectors, as in the conventional technology, and can consistently and accurately determine and provide the grade of the tramp iron scrap. Therefore, the accuracy of the grade determination result of the tramp iron scrap can be improved, thereby improving the convenience and satisfaction of users.

[0058] In the step of determining the minimum normal purchasing price, the device 100 according to an embodiment may determine a purchasing price difference value indicating a difference between a first normal purchasing price for the first type of iron scrap and a second normal purchasing price for the second type of iron scrap. In addition, the device 100 may determine the minimum normal purchasing price by applying a consolidation allowance ratio to the purchasing price difference value.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 4, the device 100 according to an embodiment may acquire policy information regarding grade determination criteria for mixed tramp iron scrap from the receiving unit 110. The device 100 may also determine the normal purchase price corresponding to each type of iron scrap based on the policy information. Accordingly, the device 100 may determine a purchase price difference value indicating the difference between the normal purchase prices of each type of iron scrap. For example, the device 100 may determine that a first type of iron scrap corresponds to weight A and a second type of iron scrap corresponds to weight B. In this case, the normal purchase price of weight A corresponds to 485 won per kg, and the price of weight B corresponds to 475 won per kg, so the device 100 may determine the purchase price difference value to be 10 won per kg.

[0060] In the step of determining the minimum normal purchase price by applying the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase price difference, the device 100 according to an embodiment may determine an allowable threshold value corresponding to the product of the unallowable ratio determined by the consolidation allowance ratio and the purchase price difference. Also, the device 100 may determine the minimum normal purchase price to correspond to the first normal purchase price minus the allowable threshold value.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4, the device 100 according to one embodiment may determine a purchase price difference value indicating the difference between the normal purchase prices to be 10 won per kg. The device 100 may also determine the weight of the first type of tramp iron scrap as A and the weight of the second type of tramp iron scrap as B. The allowable mixing ratio of the first type of tramp iron scrap to the second type of tramp iron scrap may be determined to be 7:3. Therefore, the unacceptable ratio may be set to 30% based on the allowable mixing ratio of the tramp iron scrap. The device 100 may determine the allowable threshold value to be 3 (3 won per kg), which corresponds to the product of the unacceptable ratio and the purchase price difference value, and may determine the minimum normal purchase price to be 482 won per kg, which is calculated by subtracting the allowable threshold value of 3 from the first normal purchase price of 485 won per kg.

[0062] Therefore, even if the normal purchase price for each grade of iron scrap fluctuates depending on the market conditions, the device 100 determines the minimum normal purchase price based on the purchase price difference value indicating the difference between the normal purchase prices for each grade and the mixed loading allowance ratio, and determines the grade of the mixed iron scrap by comparing the weighted average price of the mixed iron scrap with the minimum normal purchase price, thereby providing stable information.

[0063] FIG. 6 is an example of a table in which the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure determines and provides a score card based on policy information.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 6, the Score Card is a value obtained by converting the normal purchasing price of the highest grade of iron scrap type based on the normal purchasing price and the minimum normal purchasing price of iron scrap based on the policy information of FIG. 4 to 100, and then converting all values ​​shown in FIG. 4 using that standard as a basis. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the device 100 may determine the score of weight A to be 100. Also, the device 100 may determine the score of weight B to be 97.94 by applying a calculation formula that converts 485 won per kg to 100 as a basis. In this case, the device 100 may determine that digits to the third decimal place should be rounded when converting the normal purchasing price corresponding to each type of iron scrap into a score value. Therefore, in one embodiment, the device 100 may obtain policy information for each company through multiple company accounts and determine a Score Card value based on the policy information. Even if the normal purchasing price and mixed loading allowance ratio of each company's iron scrap changes depending on the market conditions, the device 100 provides a technology to automatically determine a constant price by applying the ScoreCard value, which has the effect of improving user satisfaction.

[0065] FIG. 7 is an example of loading equipment loaded with tramp iron scrap according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] FIG. 8 is an example of a bird's-eye view of loading equipment loaded with tramp iron scrap according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] 7 and 8, as described in step 230, the device 100 can further support a scrap iron analysis processor. The device 100 can determine scrap iron classification information for tramp scrap received in loading equipment through the scrap iron analysis process. That is, the device 100 can support both a processor that provides information related to the grade of tramp scrap and a scrap iron classification processor. In addition, the device 100 determines and provides the grade of tramp scrap based on the scrap iron classification information and policy information acquired from multiple company accounts. This reduces errors that occur when a person directly inspects and grades complex mixed tramp scrap without accurate standards, and provides information without error through AI-based assessment results without the hassle of manual inspection, thereby improving the accuracy of the information.

[0068] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be embodied as software including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., memory) readable by a machine (e.g., a display device or a computer). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 220) of the machine can retrieve and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium. This allows the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the retrieved at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves). This term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently and data being stored temporarily on the storage medium.

[0069] According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this disclosure may be provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded as merchandise between sellers and buyers. Computer program products may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or an intermediary server.

[0070] Although the present invention has been described with reference to illustrative drawings, it is not limited by the disclosed embodiments and drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be embodied in various modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the above description. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. Even if the effects of the configurations of the present invention are not explicitly described in the description of the embodiments, predictable effects of the configurations may be recognized. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not the above description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 100:Device 110: Receiving unit 120: Processor

Claims

1. 1. A method for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap, the method comprising: a receiving unit receiving policy information regarding a grading standard for mixed iron scrap in which the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap are mixed; a processor determining a normal unit purchase price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information; the processor determining a weighted average unit price for the tramp ferrous scrap based on the proportion of the first type of ferrous scrap, the proportion of the second type of ferrous scrap, and the normal purchase price; determining, by the processor, a grade of the tramp iron scrap to be one of a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap and a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the weighted average unit price and a critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information.

2. The policy information The method of claim 1 , further comprising information on a mix tolerance ratio indicating mix tolerance criteria between multiple scrap ferrous grades for the tramp ferrous scrap.

3. determining a minimum normal purchase price indicating a minimum normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap based on the policy information; The method of claim 2 , wherein the lowest normal purchase price represents the critical weighted average price.

4. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the grade of said first type of ferrous scrap is higher than the grade of said second type of ferrous scrap.

5. determining the grade of the tramp iron scrap to be one of the first grade and the second grade; the processor determining a grade of the tramp ferrous scrap to be the first grade if the weighted average unit price is greater than the lowest normal purchase price; and 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of: said processor determining a grade of said tramp ferrous scrap to be said second grade if said weighted average unit price is less than said lowest normal unit purchase price.

6. The step of determining the minimum normal purchase price the processor determining a purchase price difference value indicative of a difference between a first regular purchase price for the first type of ferrous scrap and a second regular purchase price for the second type of ferrous scrap; and 4. The method of claim 3, further comprising the step of: said processor applying said consolidation allowance rate to said purchase price difference value to determine said minimum normal purchase price.

7. determining the minimum normal purchase price by applying the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase price difference value; determining a threshold value corresponding to a product of the unacceptable ratio determined by the acceptable mix ratio and the purchase price difference value; and 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising: the processor determining the minimum normal unit purchase price to correspond to the first normal unit purchase price minus the tolerance threshold value.

8. 1. A device for providing grade-related information for tramp ferrous scrap, comprising: a receiving unit for acquiring policy information regarding grading criteria for mixed ferrous scrap in which the first type of ferrous scrap and the second type of ferrous scrap are mixed; and determining a normal purchase price for each of the first type of iron scrap and the second type of iron scrap based on the policy information; determining a weighted average unit price for the mixed iron scrap based on the ratio of the first type of iron scrap, the ratio of the second type of iron scrap, and the normal purchase price; a processor that determines the grade of the tramp iron scrap as either a first grade corresponding to the first type of iron scrap or a second grade corresponding to the second type of iron scrap based on a comparison result between the critical weighted average unit price determined based on the policy information and the weighted average unit price.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the policy information includes information on a mixing tolerance ratio indicating mixing tolerance criteria between multiple scrap ferrous grades for the tramp ferrous scrap.

10. The processor The device of claim 9, further comprising: determining a minimum normal purchase price indicating a minimum normal purchase price for the first type of iron scrap based on the policy information.

11. The processor If the weighted average unit price is greater than the minimum normal purchase price, the grade of the tramp iron scrap is determined to be the first grade; 9. The device of claim 8, wherein if the weighted average unit price is less than the lowest normal purchase price, the grade of the tramp ferrous scrap is determined to be the second grade.

12. The processor determining a purchase price difference value indicating a difference between a first regular purchase price for the first type of iron scrap and a second regular purchase price for the second type of iron scrap; The device of claim 10, wherein the minimum normal purchase price is determined by applying the consolidation allowance ratio to the purchase price difference value.

13. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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