Wharf management system

Abstract

We provide a pier management system. [Solution] The port management system 100 has a transport end module 10, a management end module 20, and a site end module 30. The transport end module 10 registers reservation information and generates a reservation certificate based on the reservation information. The management end module 20 is connected to the transport end module 10 and has management information 21, which corresponds to the reservation information and is displayed on the terminal device 2. The site end module 30 is connected to the transport end module 10 and the management end module 20. When a reservation certificate is entered into the site end module 30, the site end module 30 generates check-in information 31, which is displayed on the terminal device 2. The site end module 30 transmits the check-in information 31 to the management end module 20, enabling logistics operators to effectively coordinate the cargo loading and unloading process, thereby improving operational efficiency, reducing the error rate, and improving work safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a management system, and particularly to a port management system.

Background Art

[0002] As economic cooperation among countries becomes increasingly close, consumption, manufacturing, and transportation are developing across national borders, forming a "global village" economy. Along with this, the volume of logistics transportation has also become huge, and logistics operators need to manage the loading and unloading of goods more efficiently.

[0003] However, the current method has the following problems. (1) The cargo carrier applies for a reservation to the port manager by phone, fax, and email, and the manager responds in the same way. Also, the cargo carrier checks the availability of the port warehouse by the same means, and the manager replies. (2) When the logistics driver transports goods to the port, information is registered in the port management office. After the security guard in the management office verifies the identity, the quantity of the vehicle and goods, the check-in procedure is completed. (3) The coordinator sequentially checks the availability of the warehouse with the warehouse workers and allows the cargo vehicle to pass.

[0004] From the above situation, it can be seen that this method requires time and labor, and the availability of the warehouse cannot be accurately grasped, which affects the overall loading and unloading efficiency.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the prior art, there is a drawback that it requires time and labor, and the availability of the warehouse cannot be accurately grasped, which affects the overall loading and unloading efficiency.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] This invention relates to a port management system that enables logistics operators to efficiently manage the loading and unloading of cargo.

[0007] While the pier management system according to the present invention achieves the aforementioned objectives, it does not preclude the achievement of other objectives, and objectives that a person with ordinary skill in the art can derive from the description in the specification, claims, or drawings are also included in the objectives of the present invention.

[0008] To achieve the above objective, the pier management system according to the present invention is installed on a server, the server is connected to a terminal device, and the terminal device runs the pier management system. The pier management system comprises a transport end module, a management end module, and a field end module. The end-of-transport module registers reservation information, and the end-of-transport module generates a reservation certificate based on the reservation information. The management end module is connected to the transport end module, The management module holds management information, which corresponds to reservation information, and the management information is displayed on the terminal device. The field end module is connected to the transport end module and the management end module. When the reservation confirmation is entered into the site-side module, the site-side module generates check-in information, which is displayed on the terminal device, and the site-side module transmits the check-in information to the management module.

[0009] This technology gives the present invention the following features. (1) Improvement of work efficiency This invention improves overall operational efficiency by eliminating cumbersome reservation procedures through reservations made via each module, efficiently allocating resources such as docks, personnel, and equipment, improving work efficiency, reducing labor burden, and shortening waiting times for logistics drivers during check-in, thereby preventing congestion. (2) Reduce the error rate This invention enables real-time management to instantly grasp the reservation status, available areas, and work progress of the pier, preventing information discrepancies between departments and reducing errors. (3) Improvement of work safety This invention improves the safety of the work environment and protects the lives of employees by reducing the movement of staff required for tasks such as driver identification, checking dock conditions, and managing truck entry and exit. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a block chart of a pier management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic diagram that particularly shows the relationships between each component. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the management terminal module according to the present invention, and in particular, a schematic diagram showing management information. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram (1) of a field-side module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, a schematic diagram showing check-in information. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a smart monitoring module according to the present invention, and in particular, a schematic diagram showing warehouse video information. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram (2) of an on-site module according to an embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, it is a schematic diagram showing work progress information. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] (One embodiment) To clearly explain the central concept of the present invention, specific embodiments are given. Each element of the embodiment is depicted with appropriate proportions, sizes, deformations, or positions for illustrative purposes and is not based on the scale of the actual elements.

[0012] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings, but the technical principles of the present invention are not limited to any particular embodiment, and the scope of the present invention is limited only by the claims, including substitutions, modifications and equivalents.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in an embodiment of the present invention, the wharf management system 100 according to the present invention is installed in the server 1.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the server 1 is connected to the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 executes the wharf management system 100. In the present invention, the terminal device 2 can be a computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, etc., and can be operated by carriers, administrators, and workers.

[0015] The wharf management system 100 includes a shipping terminal module 10, a management terminal module 20, and a site terminal module 30.

[0016] The shipping terminal module 10 registers reservation information, and the reservation information is displayed on the terminal device 2. The reservation information includes a reservation date, a reservation time, a reservation location, a reservation vehicle number, a reservation work type, a reservation carrier, a reservation contact person, and a reservation contact information, etc. The shipping terminal module 10 generates a reservation certificate based on the reservation information. The reservation certificate is in the form of a serial number, a barcode, a two-dimensional code, etc.

[0017] The management terminal module 20 is connected to the shipping terminal module 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the management terminal module 20 has management information 21, and the management information 21 corresponds to the reservation information. The management information 21 includes, but is not limited to, the content of the reservation information. In addition to the content in the reservation information, the management information 21 further includes a reservation number, a related number, a voucher type, and a wharf status, etc. The management information 21 is displayed on the terminal device 2 so that the administrator can monitor it.

[0018] In the present invention, the management terminal module 20 can also set reservation information such as the longest available reservation time, the maximum available number of days, the definition of lateness, and the definition of non-arrival.

[0019] The field end module 30 is connected to the transport end module 10 and the management end module 20. When the reservation confirmation is entered into the site-side module 30, the site-side module 30 generates check-in information 31. As shown in Figure 3, the check-in information 31 is displayed on the terminal device 2 and includes the type of work, reservation number, reservation time slot, reservation time, driver's name, and check-in vehicle number, so that the worker can monitor it. The field module 30 transmits the check-in information 31 to the management module 20. This allows managers and workers to instantly grasp the situation at the dock and avoid problems related to booking with transportation companies.

[0020] The pier management system 100 further includes a smart monitoring module 40. The smart monitoring module 40 has a camera lens and is installed in the warehouse environment 3.

[0021] The smart monitoring module 40 is connected to the management end module 20 and the field end module 30. As shown in Figure 4, the smart monitoring module 40 captures images of the warehouse environment 3 and acquires warehouse video information 41, in which the cargo 4 is displayed. The smart monitoring module 40 performs identification based on warehouse video information 41 and generates cargo occupancy status information 411 and cargo non-occupancy status information 412, thereby allowing the manager to understand the warehouse usage status. Cargo occupancy status information 411 and cargo non-occupancy status information 412 can exist individually or in combination.

[0022] As shown in Figure 4, when the item is placed in the storage area, the smart monitoring module 40 generates a red-framed area in the warehouse video information 41, and the smart monitoring module 40 generates cargo occupancy status information 411. When there is no cargo 4 in the storage area, the smart monitoring module 40 generates a green-framed area in the warehouse video information 41, and the smart monitoring module 40 generates cargo non-occupancy status information 412.

[0023] The smart monitoring module 40 has an idle push notification unit 42. The idle push notification unit 42 periodically generates allocation waiting information based on cargo non-occupancy status information 412, and transmits the allocation waiting information to the management end module 20 and the field end module 30, thereby allowing administrators and workers to understand the unused status of the warehouse environment 3.

[0024] In the present invention, the present invention does not exclude the combination of other notification units and push notification units such as warehouse release, warehouse overuse, temporary suspension of dock use, carrier delay, carrier unauthorized cancellation, carrier same-day reservation cancellation, and dock waiting for contact. This can improve the technical features of this disclosure.

[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the management end module 20 has an allocation unit 22. When the management end module 20 receives the check-in information 31, the allocation unit 22 provides the allocated pier information based on the cargo non-occupancy status information 412 and transmits the allocated pier information to the transport end module 10. The carrier will transport cargo 4 to the designated pier according to the assigned pier information.

[0026] The management end module 20 has an update unit 23. When the transport end module 10 selects the assigned pier information, the update unit 23 updates the reservation information. For example, after a freight driver completes check-in, the update unit 23 updates the pier's reservation status to prevent the pier from being duplicated by other carriers.

[0027] The reservation information includes both open reservation information and closed reservation information. Open booking information is not limited to specific groups, and non-exclusive users can book non-exclusive piers. Closed reservation information is provided only to specific individuals, allowing them to reserve exclusive piers. The management module 20 has an authorization unit 24. The authorization unit 24 provides a function to set reservation information as either open reservation information or closed reservation information. Furthermore, the authorization unit 24 has a field interface, which allows administrators to configure it.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5, the field end module 30 also has a work overview unit 32. The work summary unit 32 generates work progress information 33, including work type, work status, scheduled completion time, and time exceedance, based on reservation information and check-in information 31, allowing workers to track their work progress.

[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the management end module 20 has an allocation unit 22. The allocation unit 22 provides new allocated pier information, enabling administrators to allocate piers in a timely manner. The work summary unit 32 generates work progress information 33 based on the assigned pier information.

[0030] The management module 20 has a reservation unit 25. Reservation unit 25 provides new reservation information, thereby enabling the administrator to assist the carrier with pier reservations. The work summary unit 32 generates work progress information 33 based on the new reservation information.

[0031] The management module 20 has a vendor management unit 26. The vendor management unit 26 provides vendor information registration, allowing administrators to manage partner vendors. The vendor information includes vendor name, unified serial number, partnership type, and partnership status.

[0032] In summary, the present invention has the following technical features. (1) Improvement of work efficiency This invention eliminates the need for cumbersome reservation procedures by allowing reservations to be made through each module, thereby efficiently allocating resources such as docks, personnel, and equipment, improving work efficiency, and reducing the burden of labor. Furthermore, this invention can reduce waiting times for freight drivers and avoid truck congestion caused by waiting times. (2) Reduce the error rate This invention enables timely management, allowing for rapid acquisition of relevant information at the pier, avoiding information gaps between departments, and reducing the likelihood of errors. (3) Smart Monitor Pier The smart monitoring module 40 of the present invention generates cargo occupancy status information 411 and cargo non-occupancy status information 412, thereby enabling managers to understand the usage status of the warehouse and further improving management efficiency. (4) Improvement of work safety This invention reduces staff movement, improves the safety of the work environment, and protects the lives of employees.

[0033] The aforementioned technical features do not preclude the existence of other features. Any features that a person with ordinary skill in the relevant technical field can derive from the description of the present invention, the scope of the patent application, or the drawings, etc., are also included in the features of the present invention.

[0034] As described above, the embodiments shown in this invention are for the purpose of explaining the technology of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent application for this invention. Any modification or change that does not contradict the spirit of this invention is included within the scope of protection sought by this invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] 100 Pier Management System, 1 server, 2 terminal devices, 3 Warehouse environment, 4 cargo, 10 transport end modules, 20 management terminal modules, 21 Management information; 22 allocated units, 23 updated units, 24 authorization units, 25 reservation units, 26 Contractor Management Unit, 30 field-side modules, 31. Check-in information, 32 Work Overview Unit, 33. Work progress information, 40 smart monitoring modules, 41 Warehouse video information, 411 Cargo occupancy status information, 412 Information on cargo non-occupancy status, 42 Idol push notification unit.

Claims

1. It is a pier management system, installed on a server, The server is connected to a terminal device, and the terminal device runs the pier management system. The aforementioned pier management system includes a transport end module, a management end module, and a field end module. The aforementioned end-of-transport module registers reservation information, and the aforementioned end-of-transport module generates a reservation certificate based on the aforementioned reservation information. The management end module is connected to the transport end module, the management end module has management information, the management information corresponds to the reservation information, and the management information is displayed on the terminal device. The site-end module is connected to the transport-end module and the management-end module. When the reservation confirmation is input to the site-end module, the site-end module generates check-in information, and the check-in information is displayed on the terminal device. The field-side module is characterized by transmitting the check-in information to the management-side module. Wharf management system.

2. The pier management system further includes a smart monitoring module, The smart monitoring module is connected to the management end module and the field end module, and the smart monitoring module captures images of the warehouse environment, acquires warehouse video information, performs identification based on the warehouse video information, and generates cargo occupancy status information and cargo non-occupancy status information. The pier management system according to claim 1.

3. The smart monitoring module has an idle push notification unit, The idle push notification unit periodically generates allocation waiting information based on the cargo non-occupancy status information. The allocation waiting information is transmitted to the management end module and the field end module, characterized in that The pier management system according to claim 2.

4. The management end module has an allocation unit, When the management terminal module receives the check-in information, the allocation unit provides allocated pier information based on the cargo non-occupancy status information and transmits the allocated pier information to the transport terminal module. The pier management system according to claim 3.

5. The management terminal module has an update unit, When the transport end module selects the assigned pier information, the update unit updates the reservation information, characterized in that The pier management system according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned reservation information includes open reservation information and closed reservation information. The aforementioned management end module has an authorization unit, The authorization unit is characterized by providing a function to set the reservation information to either the open reservation information or the closed reservation information. The pier management system according to claim 4.

7. The aforementioned site-side module has a work summary unit, and the work summary unit is characterized in that it generates work progress information based on the reservation information and the check-in information. The pier management system according to claim 3.

8. The management end module has an allocation unit, The aforementioned allocation unit provides new allocated pier information, The work summary unit is characterized by generating the work progress information based on the assigned pier information. The pier management system according to claim 7.

9. The management terminal module has a reservation unit, The reservation unit provides the new reservation information, The aforementioned work summary unit is characterized by generating the work progress information based on the new reservation information. The pier management system according to claim 8.

10. The aforementioned management terminal module has a vendor management unit, The vendor management unit is characterized by providing vendor information registration. The pier management system according to claim 9.

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