Identification Information Extraction System

Abstract

To provide an identification information extraction system, an identification mark, a client terminal, a radio terminal and a server capable of efficiently executing the reception and delivery of a large number of cargoes having different attributes.SOLUTION: The identification mark 3A attached to the baggage includes a visual identifier 32A carrying identification information unique to the identification mark and an RF tag 33A carrying the same unique identification information as electronic information, and the client terminals 2nc include a reading unit 47 that reads the unique identification information from the visual identifier 32A and a communication unit 44 that can access the server 2, and information associated with the unique identification information stored in the storage unit 36 of the server 2 can be input from the client terminals.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention Identification Information Extraction system Mu relates to, and more particularly, to a Identification Information Extraction system Mu that can easily read luggage information and deliver and manage luggage.

Background Art

[0002] Travelers traveling for a long period of time have relatively large luggage, which becomes a burden when the luggage is moved. For example, travelers using public transportation need to carry their luggage when boarding, and large luggage may inconvenience other passengers, or they need to use a vehicle that can separately secure space for loading large luggage. <了

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

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Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When moving during travel or the like and it is troublesome to handle luggage when getting on and off a vehicle, conventionally, there is a method of using a delivery company or the like. For example, when departing from a place of accommodation, the next place of accommodation is designated as the delivery destination, and the luggage is entrusted to a delivery company, and the delivery company delivers the entrusted luggage to the designated delivery destination before the traveler arrives at the next place of accommodation. For travelers, this method offers the advantage of being able to travel with only carry-on luggage until arriving at the next accommodation, without having to carry large bags. However, this method requires specifying the next accommodation with the courier company each time you leave your accommodation, which can be a cumbersome procedure. Furthermore, for group travelers, the large number of people makes the receiving and delivery procedures for the courier company complicated.

[0005] Specifically, when receiving packages, the process involved attaching a delivery slip filled out by the requester (traveler) to the package and handing over a copy of the slip to the requester. This had to be done for numerous requests, and for packages with varying attributes such as size, shape, and weight, resulting in longer receiving times as the number of packages increased. Similarly, there were also time-consuming issues when completing the delivery completion process at the destination's accommodation after delivering the package to the destination. In particular, at the destination accommodation, packages may be delivered before the traveler arrives at the accommodation. If the wrong package is delivered, or if a package that should have been delivered is not delivered, the traveler, as the recipient of the package, may only discover such a problem upon arriving at the accommodation.

[0006] This invention is an identification information extraction system that can efficiently handle the receiving and delivery of a large number of packages with different attributes. Mu The purpose is to provide it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention, which solves the above-mentioned problems, has the following configuration. (1) An identification mark having a visual identifier attached to the cargo to be transported and carrying unique identification information attached to said cargo, and an RF tag that carries the same unique identification information as electronic information, A location identification sign having a visual identifier that is placed at a predetermined location and carries unique location identification information that identifies the location where it is placed, or an RF tag that carries the unique location identification information as electronic information, A client-side optical identification information acquisition unit acquires unique identification information carried by the visual identifier from the aforementioned visual identifier, An information input unit for inputting relevant information related to the aforementioned package, including information on the receiving location and delivery destination of the aforementioned package. 、 A client terminal having information input in the information input unit and a client-side communication unit that transmits unique identification information acquired by the client-side optical identification information acquisition unit to a server, An identification information acquisition unit that acquires the unique identification information of each of the RF tags of a plurality of the identification signs via wireless communication, Terminal-side optical identification information acquisition unit, The unique identification information and the position acquired by the identification information acquisition unit location A wireless terminal having a terminal-side communication unit that acquires the unique location identification information from a separate sign using the terminal-side optical identification information acquisition unit, or that acquires the unique location identification information using the identification information acquisition unit and transmits it to a server, A communication unit that sends and receives information between the client terminal and the wireless terminal, Memory unit and, The unique identification information transmitted from the client terminal and the information relating to the package are linked together. The aforementioned Client information storage processing unit to be stored in the memory unit and 、 The aforementioned A delivery information storage processing unit stores the receiving location information and delivery destination information received from the client-side communication unit in the storage unit, associating it with the unique identification information of the package. 、 before An information extraction processing unit that extracts unique identification information and unique position identification information from the information stored in the storage unit based on the unique position identification information received from the wireless terminal and the unique identification information; An extraction processing unit that extracts matching unique identification information from the unique identification information stored in the storage unit based on the unique identification information transmitted from the wireless terminal; A completion determination processing unit that determines completion of receipt when the position information extracted by the information extraction processing unit is the receiving location information, and determines completion of delivery when it is the delivery destination information, in association with the unique identification information; A transmission information determination processing unit that determines transmission information to be transmitted to the client terminal or the wireless terminal based on the determination result of the completion determination processing unit and the extraction result of the extraction processing unit, and includes: The communication unit is a server that transmits the transmission information determined by the transmission information determination processing unit to the client terminal or the wireless terminal, An identification information extraction system comprising: According to the identification information extraction system of the present invention, the identification processing of a large number of identification targets can be completed in a short time. According to such an identification information extraction system, by using it for the transportation of goods, the efficiency of the goods delivery operation can be improved. By providing unique position identification information and reading it, the position can be easily confirmed, so the goods delivery operation can be made more efficient.

[0008] (2) The identification information extraction system according to (1) above, wherein the information related to the luggage is the attribute information of the luggage . According to such an identification information extraction system, in association with the unique identification information luggageIt can store attribute information.

[0011] ( 3 ) The transmission information determination processing unit shall, if the completion determination processing unit determines that the shipment has been received, set the transmission information as shipment completion information, and if the completion determination processing unit determines that the delivery has been completed, set the transmission information as delivery completion information. 1 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system allows for efficient confirmation of the completion of receiving and delivery operations.

[0012] ( 4 The received delivery information includes information about the location where the delivery was received and identification information of the received goods, and the received delivery information transmitted to the wireless terminal further includes a list of received goods. The communication unit transmits the delivery completion information to the client terminal or the wireless terminal. 3 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system allows delivery personnel and clients to quickly confirm receipt of packages.

[0013] ( 5 The delivery completion information includes information about the delivery location, unique identification information for the delivered package, and information about the time of delivery completion. The delivery completion information transmitted to the wireless terminal further includes a list of delivered packages. The communication unit transmits the delivery completion information to the client terminal or the wireless terminal. 3 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system allows delivery personnel and clients to quickly confirm receipt of packages.

[0014] ( 6) The transmission information determination processing unit determines, if the extraction result of the extraction processing unit is unextractable, to use the unextractable information and the unextractable list information of the unextractable packages as transmission information. 1 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system makes it easy to check information about packages that could not be received or delivered.

[0015] ( 7 The communication unit transmits the unextractable information to the client terminal, and the unextractable information and the unextractable list information to the wireless terminal. 6 The identification information extraction system described in ). With such an identification information extraction system, clients can easily find out if they were unable to receive or deliver a package, and delivery personnel can easily find out which packages could not be received or delivered.

[0016] ( 8 Furthermore, it has a transport terminal mounted on the transport device that transports the cargo, The transport terminal includes a transport-side identification information acquisition unit that acquires unique package identification information from the unique identification information assigned to the transport terminal and the RF tags of identification labels assigned to multiple packages carried, via wireless communication; a transport-side communication unit that sends and receives information with a server; and a transport terminal location detection unit that detects the location of the transport terminal. The client terminal has a search instruction unit that instructs the server to search for the location of the package. When the server receives package identification information and search instruction information from the client terminal, it sends package extraction instruction information to the transport terminal. When the transport terminal receives the package extraction instruction information, if the transport-side identification information acquisition unit extracts a package from the loaded packages that has the received package identification information, it transmits the location information of the transport terminal detected by the transport terminal location detection unit to the server. 7 The identification information extraction system described in ). With such an identification information extraction system, clients can easily find out the location of their luggage.

[0017] ( 9 ) The transmission information determination processing unit, if the information extraction processing unit is unable to extract the unique location identification information transmitted from the wireless terminal, determines the list of unextractable luggage locations as the transmission information. 1 The identification information extraction system described in ). With such an identification information extraction system, delivery personnel can easily access a list of packages that could not be received or delivered.

[0018] ( 10 Furthermore, the transmission information determination processing unit also adds the attribute information of packages from which location identification information could not be extracted to the transmission information. 9 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system makes it easy to find out the contents of packages that could not be received or delivered.

[0019] ( 11 ) The location extraction unavailable list information and the attribute information of each package included in the location extraction unavailable list information are transmitted to the wireless terminal by the communication unit. 10 The identification information extraction system described in ). Such an identification information extraction system allows delivery personnel to easily locate packages by knowing the attributes of packages that could not be delivered. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the identification information extraction system, identification marker, client terminal, wireless terminal, and server of the present invention, the identification process for a large number of objects can be completed in a short time. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0027] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram showing the system configuration of the system in this embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the delivery person's wireless terminal according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the client terminal. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of a truck terminal. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a truck. [Figure 7] These are perspective and plan views showing the configuration of the identification mark. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing the package with an identification tag attached and the RF tag being read. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the movement of travelers and luggage. [Figure 10] This flowchart shows the processing performed by the client terminal. [Figure 11] This is a flowchart showing the server's processing. [Figure 12] This is a flowchart showing the processing of wireless terminals. [Figure 13] This is a flowchart showing the server's processing. [Figure 14] This is a flowchart showing the processing of wireless terminals. [Figure 15] This is a flowchart showing the server's processing. [Figure 16] This is a flowchart showing the processing of the truck terminal. [Figure 17] This flowchart shows the processing performed by the client terminal. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the identification information extraction system of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. As shown in Figure 1, the identification information extraction system 100 is configured by connecting wireless terminals 21b, 22b-2nb held by the delivery person, client terminals 21c, 22c-2nc held by the owner of the package, truck terminals 21a, 22a-2na (an example of a transport terminal mounted on a truck that transports the package), and server 2 via the network Ne.

[0029] Network Ne includes various wireless or wired communication lines and Internet service provider base stations, etc., that connect them. Network Ne only needs to be connectable at any time and does not need to be constantly connected. Client terminals 21c, 22c~2nc consist of, for example, general-purpose personal computers (PCs), notebook PCs, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), mobile phones, smartphones, and other multifunctional mobile terminals such as tablet-type terminals, and have at least the ability to receive notifications, such as email software, and the ability to read barcodes and two-dimensional barcodes.

[0030] Wireless terminals 21b, 22b-2nb are portable terminals carried by multiple delivery personnel delivering packages. The wireless terminals carried by the delivery personnel may be, for example, smartphones (portable terminals equipped with a mobile operating system), but they must have the ability to read RF tags and have delivery-specific application software installed. Such terminals must have at least a camera function as a reading unit and a wireless function for reading RF tags.

[0031] The truck terminals 21a, 22a-2na installed on the truck each have at least a communication device for communicating with the network, a location detection device for detecting the truck's location, and a time detection device. Referring to Figure 2, an example of the internal configuration of the wireless terminal 2nb will be explained. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the main components of the wireless terminal 2nb. The portable terminal 2nb includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 as a control means, an input unit 12, a display unit 13, a communication unit 14 as a transmitter and receiver, RAM 15, a storage unit 16, a reading unit 17, an RF tag reader 18, a time detection unit 19, etc., and each unit is connected by a bus 110. The CPU 11 loads a specified program from among various application programs such as system programs stored in the storage unit 16 into a work area in RAM (not shown), and executes various processes according to the program in response to data input from the input unit 12, and stores the processing results in the work memory in RAM 15 or the storage unit 16. The RF tag reader 18 functions as an RFID reader.

[0032] Furthermore, display information for displaying the processing results is generated and output to the display unit 13. The CPU 11 loads a barcode reading program from the memory unit 16 into the work memory, and uses this barcode reading program to extract identification information carried in the barcode information read via the reading unit 17, and stores the identification information in the memory unit 16. The read identification information is also transmitted to the server 2 via the communication unit 14. Similarly, the CPU 11 loads an RF tag reading program from the memory unit 16 into the work memory, and uses this RF tag reading program to extract identification information carried in the electronic information read via the RF tag reading unit 18, and stores the identification information in the memory unit 16. The read identification information is also transmitted to the server 2 via the communication unit 14. The RF tag is driven by radio waves output from the RF tag reading unit 18, and the identification information carried in the RF tag is read.

[0033] The input unit 12 is comprised of a keyboard (input means) equipped with kana / alphanumeric input keys, cursor keys, and various function keys, and a mouse (selection means) which is a pointing device. The display unit 13 is composed of a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays various display data on the screen according to the instructions of the display signals input from the CPU 11. The input unit 12 and the display unit 13 may be integrated as a touch panel display.

[0034] The communication unit 14 connects to an external network via wireless communication and ultimately communicates with the server 2. Through this communication unit, the reading time and the read identification information are transmitted to the server 2, and package attribute information and transmission information are received from the server 2. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 15 forms a work area that temporarily stores various programs executed by the CPU 11 and data processed by these programs.

[0035] The storage unit 16 has a storage medium in which programs and data are pre-stored, and this storage medium is made up of, for example, semiconductor memory. This storage medium stores system programs, various processing programs corresponding to the system, and data processed by the various processing programs. In addition, the storage unit 16 stores unique identification information and unique location identification information of the read package, as well as time information of the time when these identification information was read.

[0036] The reading unit 17 is composed of a reading device that optically reads barcodes. Alternatively, the reading unit 17 may be a photographic means such as a camera that reads signs, textual indicators, etc., as images. The RF tag reader 18 is an RFID reader. It reads identification information from an RF tag that is driven using radio waves emitted from the RFID reader as driving energy. The time detection unit 19 detects the time when the identification information was read by the reading unit 17 or the RF tag reading unit 18. Alternatively, it detects the time when the transmission information was received from the server 2.

[0037] Based on Figure 3, the configuration of Server 2 will be described. Server 2 includes a CPU 31 as a processing means, an input unit 32, a display unit 33, a communication unit 34 as a communication means, RAM 35, a storage unit 36 ​​as a storage means, a reading unit 37, an RF tag reading unit 38, etc., and each unit is connected by a bus 39. The input unit 32, display unit 33, communication unit 34, RAM 35, reading unit 37, and RF tag reading unit 38 are the same as those in the wireless terminal 2nb, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0038] The storage unit 36 ​​includes various databases that store system programs, various processing programs corresponding to the system such as programs for searching and extracting identification information, and information supplied from client terminals 2nc, wireless terminals 2nb, and truck terminals 2na. The configuration of the databases will be described below.

[0039] The first memory area is a luggage-related information storage unit, which stores the unique identification information of the luggage (ID number, etc.), the luggage owner information (owner's name, age, address, contact information (telephone number, email address, etc.)), and the luggage attribute information (luggage size (capacity), weight, bag type (suitcase, duffel bag, carry-on case, etc. / with or without wheels, box shape), and a photograph of the entire luggage, etc.). The second memory area stores information related to delivery, and stores the luggage receiving location information (address of the receiving location / unique location identification information assigned to the receiving location), delivery destination information (address of the delivery location / unique location identification information assigned to the delivery location), desired delivery date and time, and unique truck identification information of the delivery truck, in association with the unique identification information of the luggage. The third memory area has pre-stored unique location identification information for the locations where the luggage will be delivered or received, and stores it in association with the address information of each location.

[0040] The fourth memory area stores the truck's vehicle name, truck location information, and unique identification information assigned to each piece of cargo loaded on the truck, associated with pre-assigned unique truck identification information. Information stored in the first memory area is supplied from the client terminal. The cargo receiving location information, delivery destination information, and unique identification information of cargo stored in the second memory area are supplied from the client terminal. The unique truck identification information is associated with the wireless terminal carried by the truck driver, and when the unique identification information of a received piece of cargo is transmitted from the wireless terminal to the server, it is stored in association with the unique identification information of the truck associated with the transmitting wireless terminal, as if the received cargo were loaded onto that truck. The truck location information in the fourth memory area is supplied from the truck terminal.

[0041] This information is stored in association with unique identification information assigned to each package, and can be appropriately extracted based on the unique identification information of the package, unique location identification information, and unique identification information of the truck. For example, mutually unique identification information can be extracted based on the unique identification information of the package, the unique location identification information of the delivery destination or receiving location, and the unique identification information of the truck carrying the package. Based on each of these unique identification pieces of information, the information stored in the storage unit 36 ​​can be extracted.

[0042] Next, the client terminal 2nc will be described. The client terminal 2nc is a terminal held by the owner of a package who requests delivery of a package. As shown in Figure 4, the client terminal 2nc has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, an input unit 42, a display unit 43, a communication unit 44 as a transmission unit and a reception unit, RAM 45, a storage unit 46, a reading unit 47, a position detection unit 48, etc., and each unit is connected by a bus 49. The CPU 41 loads a specified program from among various application programs such as an internet browser and a system program dedicated to this system stored in the storage unit 46 into a work area in RAM (not shown), and executes various processes according to the program in accordance with the data input from the input unit 42, and stores the processing results in the work memory in RAM 45 or the storage unit 46.

[0043] Furthermore, display information for displaying the processing results is generated and output to the display unit 43. The CPU 41 loads the barcode reading program from the storage unit 46 into the work memory, and using this barcode reading program, extracts the identification information carried in the barcode information from the barcode information read via the reading unit 47, and stores the identification information in the storage unit 46. The read identification information is also transmitted to the server 2 via the communication unit 44.

[0044] The input unit 42 is comprised of a keyboard (input means) equipped with kana / alphanumeric input keys, cursor keys, and various function keys, and a mouse (designation means) which is a pointing device. The input unit 42 receives information related to the package, such as package attribute information, information identifying the delivery location (receiving location) (information identifying the location such as an address, desired delivery date and time), information identifying the destination (information identifying the location such as an address, desired delivery date and time), and the name, address, and contact information (mobile phone number, email address) of the package owner. Information identifying the receiving location can also be entered by reading a two-dimensional barcode displayed on an identification sign provided at the accommodation where the user is staying.

[0045] Furthermore, if the delivery destination is the next accommodation (hotel, inn, etc.), the system may be configured such that by entering the postal code of the next accommodation, a list of accommodations located within the area to which that postal code is assigned will be displayed on the display unit 43, which is integrated as a touch panel display, and the delivery destination location information (address, etc.) can be entered by selecting the next accommodation from that list.

[0046] The display unit 43 is composed of a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays various display data on the screen according to the instructions of the display signals input from the CPU 41. The input unit 42 and the display unit 43 may be integrated as a touch panel display, as described above. The display unit 43 displays a list of accommodations searched by postal code, a map showing the location of undelivered packages, and so on.

[0047] The communication unit 44 connects to an external network via wireless communication and ultimately communicates with the server 2. Through this communication unit 44, information such as the reading time read by the reading unit 47, the unique identification information of the package, attribute information about the package entered in the input unit 42, information about the package owner, the delivery location (receiving location for the delivery person) and the delivery address information, and the desired date and time for receiving or delivering the package are transmitted to the server 2, and information transmitted from the server 2 is also received.

[0048] The RAM (Random Access Memory) 45 forms a work area that temporarily stores various programs executed by the CPU 41 and data processed by these programs. The memory unit 46 has a storage medium in which programs and data are pre-stored, and this storage medium is made up of, for example, semiconductor memory. This storage medium stores system programs, various processing programs corresponding to the system, and data processed by the various processing programs. In addition, the memory unit 46 stores unique identification information and unique location identification information of the read package, as well as time information of the time when these identification information was read.

[0049] The reading unit 47 is a reading device that optically reads information from a visual identifier displayed on an identification mark. Visual identifiers include, for example, barcodes, two-dimensional codes, signs, and textual markings. It also functions as a camera to acquire images of the package's appearance.

[0050] The position detection unit 48 receives radio waves from artificial satellites and determines the current location of the client terminal using a Navigation Satellite System. Examples of such satellite positioning systems include Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS (Global Positioning System), Galileo, and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), as well as Regional Navigation Satellite Systems (RNSS) such as the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System and the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. Any of these satellite positioning systems may be used. The current location determined by such a satellite positioning system may be stored in the storage unit 46 as, for example, delivery location information (delivery location information on the delivery side), and finally supplied to the server 2 via the communication unit 44.

[0051] The owner of a package launches a browser on their client terminal to display the system's input page, or launches dedicated software for this system to display the system's input page. From this page, the owner inputs information related to the package, such as package attribute information, pickup location information, and delivery destination information. They also acquire unique identification information carried on the identification tag via the reading unit 46 and store it in the storage unit 46. This information is finally transmitted to the server 2 via the communication unit 44. Package pickup completion information, delivery completion information, error information, etc., are received via the communication unit 44, and their contents are displayed on the display unit 42.

[0052] The truck terminal 2na will be described based on Figures 5 and 6. The truck terminal 2na includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21 as a control means, a communication unit 24 as a transmitter and receiver, RAM 25, a storage unit 26, an RF tag reader 27, a position detection unit 28, a time detection unit 29, etc., and each unit is connected by a bus 210. The CPU 21 loads a predetermined application program work area, such as a system program stored in the storage unit 26, and executes predetermined processing. The processing results are stored in the work memory in RAM 25 or in the storage unit 26. The RF tag reader 27 functions as an RFID reader.

[0053] The memory unit 26 stores the unique track identification information of each truck. The communication unit 24 connects to an external network via wireless communication and ultimately communicates with the server 2. Through this communication unit, it supplies the server 2 with the unique identification information of the package read by the RF tag reader 27, the time information of the reading, and the location information of the truck, and also receives package inquiry information from the server 2.

[0054] The RF tag reader 27 is located inside the truck bed and emits reading radio waves as needed to read the unique identification information carried on the identification tags of the cargo loaded inside the truck bed all at once. As shown in Figure 6, multiple RF tag readers 27 are provided inside the truck bed Tr1 to enable reading of all the cargo loaded inside the truck TR. In the illustrated example, RF tag readers 27 are located above the front and above the rear of the truck bed Tr1. In addition, two or four may be provided at each of the opposing corners of the truck bed Tr1, or one may be provided in the center of the truck bed ceiling.

[0055] When the CPU 21 receives the unique identification information of the lost package as inquiry information via the communication unit 24, the RF tag reader 27 reads the unique identification information of all packages loaded on the loading platform Tr1, and determines whether the same identification information as the supplied unique identification information is included in the multiple identification information read. If it is not included, it sends a message indicating that the package is not loaded to the server 2 via the communication unit 24. If it is included, it sends the time information detected by the time detection unit 29 and the location information detected by the location detection unit 28 to the server 2 via the communication unit 24. Alternatively, the unique identification information of all packages read by the RF tag reader 27 may be sent to the server 2 along with the time information and location information.

[0056] Next, the identification mark 3 will be explained based on Figures 7 and 8. Figure 7(A) shows a strip-shaped base material 31A, a visual identifier 32A displayed on the surface 30A of the base material 31A, and an RF tag embedded on either the surface 30A or the back surface 36A. An adhesive portion 34A is provided on the back side of one end of the base material 31A, and a loop 36A is formed by attaching this adhesive portion 34A to another position on the back surface 35A of the base material 31A. The visual identifier carries identification information unique to this identification mark, and the unique identification information represented by the visual identifier can be obtained by a reader that can optically read it. Examples of such visual identifiers include barcodes, two-dimensional codes, signs, and character signs. Examples of identification information include multi-digit numbers, or combinations of multi-digit numbers and letters. This identification information is unique to each identification mark.

[0057] The RF tag 33A consists of an IC chip and an antenna connected to it, and is configured as a protective member to protect them. It is a device that enables RFID (radio frequency identification), that is, the reading of identification information from the tag via radio frequency and communication with the tag. The RF tag used in this embodiment is a passive tag, but it may also be an active tag or a semi-passive tag. It may also be a UHF tag or an NFC tag, but a UHF tag is preferred. The RF tag 33A stores the unique identification information of the identification mark as electronic information and outputs the stored identification information to the RF tag reader. The unique identification information stored in the RF tag 33A and the unique identification information carried by the visual identifier 32A are the same identification information.

[0058] As shown in Figure 8, the identification mark 3A1 is constructed by inserting the strip-shaped base material 31A through the handle 51B of the trunk case 5B and attaching the adhesive part 34A so that the handle 51B fits inside the loop 36A. In this way, the identification mark 3A1 and the luggage 5B become inseparable, and the unique identification information carried on the identification mark 3A1 becomes the unique identification information of the luggage 5B. Similarly, the unique identification information carried on the identification mark 3A2 becomes the unique identification information of the luggage 5C.

[0059] Another example of the identification sign configuration is shown in Figure 7(B), where the identification sign 3B comprises a rectangular base material 31B, a visual identifier 32B displayed on the surface 30B of the base material 31B, and an RF tag 33B embedded on either the surface 30B or the back surface 36B. There are two types of identification signs: one made of a hard material and one made of a soft material. The one made of a hard material has a connecting hole 34B at its end through which a connecting cord 37B passes. As shown in Figure 8, the connecting cord 37B is passed through the handle 51D of the luggage 5D and the connecting hole 34B to form a closed loop. This makes the luggage 5D and the identification sign 3B2 inseparable, and the unique identification information carried on the identification sign 3B2 becomes the unique identification information of the luggage 5D.

[0060] If the base material 31B is made of a soft material, the back surface 36B of the base material 31B is an adhesive surface, and the identification mark 3B1 can be attached to the surface of the luggage, as shown in luggage 5A in Figure 8. If the base material 31B is made of a soft material, it can also be attached to bags with soft surfaces, such as luggage 5C. If the base material 31B is made of a hard material, even if the back surface 36B is an adhesive surface, it can be attached to cases with flat, hard surfaces, such as luggage 5A. As a result, luggage 5A and the identification mark 3B1 become inseparable, and the unique identification information carried on the identification mark 3B1 becomes the unique identification information of luggage 5A.

[0061] With the above configuration in mind, the specific processing details of the identification information extraction system 100 of the present invention will now be described. As an example of an embodiment of the present invention, a luggage identification information extraction system used for transporting a traveler's luggage will be given as an example. For example, in a trip lasting two nights and three days or more, if the hotel or inn where the traveler stays changes every day, the traveler departs from the accommodation in the morning and moves to the next accommodation in the evening of the same day. During this time, while visiting tourist spots, the traveler must move with all their luggage, including clothes and other items to be used at the accommodation. Such large luggage restricts the available means of transportation and limits the range of movement, so it is preferable to travel light and send the large luggage separately.

[0062] As shown in Figure 9, when departing from Hotel Ho1 where the traveler stayed the previous night, they obtain an identification tag 3A or 3B provided by the hotel and attach it to the luggage to be delivered directly to the next accommodation, Ho2, as shown in Figure 8. The traveler uses a client terminal such as a smartphone to input information about the luggage owner, luggage attribute information, delivery location information (receiving location on the delivery side) (location information of Hotel Ho1), that is, the address and name of Hotel Ho1 where the traveler stayed the previous night, and the address and name of the next accommodation, Hotel Ho2, which is the delivery destination information (location information of Hotel Ho2), on the input screen of an input site accessed via the client terminal. At this time, the client terminal reads the 2D code 32A, which is the visual identifier of the identification tag 3, and obtains the unique identification information of that identification tag. This obtained unique identification information is also sent to Server 2 along with the luggage attribute information, etc.

[0063] Travelers can leave their large luggage to be shipped from their previous night's accommodation (Hotel Ho1) and tour the sightseeing spots they wish to visit that day with lighter luggage. After the travelers depart, a delivery company goes to the previous night's accommodation (Hotel Ho1) to pick up the luggage. As shown in Figure 8, a large number of packages to be handed over to the delivery company are prepared and bundled at the accommodation (Hotel Ho1). Upon arriving at the accommodation (Hotel Ho1), the delivery company uses a wireless terminal 2nb to read the unique identification information of the packages all at once. Before or after this reading, they acquire the unique location identification information assigned to that accommodation (Hotel Ho1). This acquisition method involves reading the unique location identification information from a unique location identification sign permanently installed at the accommodation (Hotel Ho1) via a barcode or RF tag carrying the unique location identification information. The multiple unique identification information and unique location identification information that have been read are transmitted to Server 2, and a notification of completion of package pickup is sent to the client terminal of each package owner.

[0064] The traveler visits tourist spot SV1, restaurant Re1, tourist spot SV2, and shopping mall Sh1 before arriving at their next accommodation, Ho2. They are expected to arrive at Ho2 at 6 PM. Meanwhile, the received packages are transported by truck Tr2 to the branch office CA1, which is a transit point. At the branch office, the packages are sorted according to their respective delivery destinations, and packages with the same delivery destination information are grouped together and loaded onto truck Tr3.

[0065] Truck Tr3 arrives at the next accommodation, Ho2, and unloads the packages designated for delivery to Ho2. Similar to the receiving of packages, the wireless terminal 2nb reads the unique identification information attached to each package from the identification tags attached to multiple packages. Before and after this, the unique location identification information is read from the unique location identification tag permanently installed at the accommodation (Hotel Ho2) via a barcode or RF tag carrying the unique location identification information. The read unique location identification information and the unique identification information of the packages read in bulk are transmitted to server 2.

[0066] Server 2 compares the delivery address information for each package, which is stored in advance, and if they match, sends delivery completion information to the wireless terminal and the client terminal of the package owner. In addition, if it is desired to obtain the identification information of a unique identification mark for each package, the barcode, which is the visual identifier 32, is read via the reader 17, and the read unique identification information is sent to Server 2, allowing the attribute information of each package, owner information (contact information, etc.), delivery address information, and package receiving location information to be confirmed on the display unit 13 of the wireless terminal.

[0067] The processes described above will now be explained for each terminal and server 2 based on the flowchart shown in Figure 10. When a traveler requests luggage delivery, they obtain an identification tag 3 provided at their accommodation (hotel Ho1), attach the identification tag 3 to their luggage, and read its two-dimensional code 32 with the client terminal 2nc (step S101). They then obtain unique identification information from the read two-dimensional code 32 (step S103). They send the obtained unique identification information to the server (step S105). They obtain input page screen information from server 2 and display the information input screen based on this information (step S107).

[0068] The system prompts the user to enter the necessary information on the input screen and obtains the information (step S109). In step S109, the information obtained based on the traveler's input is luggage-related information, such as luggage owner information including the owner's name, address, gender, date of birth, and contact information (e.g., mobile phone number, email address, etc.), luggage attribute information such as luggage size (capacity), weight, and bag type (suitcase, duffel bag, carry-on case, etc. / with or without wheels, box type), location information of the luggage receiving location (for the traveler, luggage handover location), location information of the luggage delivery destination, and desired delivery date and time information.

[0069] Next, the client terminal's reading unit 47 takes several photos of the entire package or photos that represent the characteristics of the package (step S111). The photos obtained in step S111 are also included in the package's attribute information. The various information obtained in step S109 and the image information obtained in step S111 are sent to the server 2 (step S113).

[0070] The information acquisition process of Server 2 will be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 11. Based on the reception of the unique identification information of the package in step S105 (step S201), Server 2 transmits input page screen information (step S203). In step S109, it receives the information entered into the input screen from the client terminal and the image of the package acquired in step S111 (step S205). Then, the information received in step S205 is stored in the storage unit 36 ​​in association with the unique identification information of the package received in step S201 (step S207). In step S207, the client information storage processing unit and the delivery information storage processing unit are configured.

[0071] Next, the processing of the wireless terminal 2nb when a delivery person receives a package (or delivers a package from the traveler's perspective) will be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 12. When a delivery person carrying a portable wireless terminal 2nb begins receiving a package, they receive information from the server 2 regarding the location where the package will be received (receiving location) and a list of packages to be received at each receiving location (step S300). The delivery person then proceeds to the receiving location received in step S300 to receive the package. For example, a location that could be a receiving location or delivery location (delivery destination), such as a hotel (e.g., the hotel front desk or entrance), is equipped with a location identification sign with a configuration similar to the package identification sign 3B shown in Figure 7. This location identification sign is equipped with visual identification information (e.g., a two-dimensional code or barcode) or an RF tag that carries unique location identification information (e.g., address, name of accommodation).

[0072] When the delivery person arrives at the designated receiving location, they read unique location identification information from the visual identification information of the location identification sign installed at that location (for example, in a hotel, it is provided at the front desk, entrance, lobby, etc.) or from the RF tag (step S301). Next, as shown in Figure 8, the RF tag reader 18 is directed towards the accumulated packages 5A to 5D, and the unique identification information of the identification marks 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, and 3B2 attached to each package is read simultaneously (step S303). When reading the unique identification information of multiple packages from visual identification information, the visual identification information of the identification marks attached to each package is displayed on the camera's imaging screen and read simultaneously, or the unique identification information is read simultaneously from the RF tags of the identification marks of each package via wireless communication. Note that the reading of the unique identification information may be performed individually for each package instead of all at once.

[0073] A list (read list) showing the number of packages read or the unique identification information of each package is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S305). In step S300, the number of packages read in step S303 does not match the number of packages read in step S303, which is then compared with a pre-supplied package receiving list from server 2 (step S307 → mismatch). In this case, the process is repeated from step S303. This is because, when a batch read is performed in step S303, it may not be possible to obtain unique identification information that matches the actual number of packages due to reasons such as the visual identification information not being clearly displayed in the image or insufficient wireless communication.

[0074] If a match is found (step S307 → match), the unique identification information of each package and the unique location identification information of the receiving location are sent to server 2 (step S309). The server receives the results of the shipment acceptance determination from server 2 (step S310). If it is determined that the shipment has been accepted for the shipment read in step S303 (step S311), shipment acceptance completion information indicating that shipment acceptance has been completed for all shipments is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S313).

[0075] If, during the acceptance determination process at Server 2, the list of packages read in step S303 does not match the list of packages extracted by Server 2, information about the packages that did not match is supplied as error information (step S315). If there are insufficient packages to be received, there will be packages in the list extracted by Server 2 that are not in the list of packages read. Also, if packages that should not be received are being received, there will be packages in the list of packages read that are not in the list extracted by Server 2.

[0076] These packages are associated with unique identification information in the storage unit 36 ​​of server 2, and owner information, package attribute information, package image information, etc., are registered. Therefore, information related to packages that are not included in either the extracted package list or the read package list is extracted from the storage unit 36 ​​and supplied to the wireless terminal. Examples of package-related information include package image information, package receiving location information and delivery destination information, and information regarding packages that should not be received or packages that should be received but are not recognized as received packages.

[0077] In step S315, information related to the supplied package is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S317). The delivery person can easily find the target package by looking at the image information of the package displayed on the display unit 13. For example, if the image information of a package that is included in the package list sent from the server 2 but not in the read package list makes it easier to find the package to be picked up from a group of packages located elsewhere.

[0078] Furthermore, image information of packages that are not included in the package list sent from server 2 but are included in the read package list makes it easier to identify packages that should not be accepted from the read package group. In the receiving process, step S301 may be omitted, and in step S309, the unique location identification information of the receiving location may not be transmitted.

[0079] Next, we will explain the processing on the server 2 side in relation to the processing on the wireless terminal 2nb as described above. Based on the processing in step S309, the server 2 receives a list of unique identification information for each package (read list) and location identification information unique to the receiving location, all at once (step S401). Based on the received unique location identification information, the server 2 extracts the unique identification information for packages whose receiving location is the same as the location identified by the unique location identification information, from the information stored in the storage unit 36 ​​(step S402). If location identification information unique to the receiving location has not been received in step S401, the server 2 extracts the unique identification information that matches the unique identification information for each package received in step S401, from the information stored in the storage unit 36.

[0080] Step S403 determines whether the list of packages extracted in step S402 (extraction list) and the list of unique identification information for packages received in step S401 all match. If there is no match, error information is sent to the wireless terminal 2nb (step S405). If there is a match, delivery completion information is sent to the wireless terminal 2nb (step S407). This delivery completion information includes a list of the delivered packages. Furthermore, the delivery completion information is individually sent to the client terminal 2nc of the owner of each package (step S409). Steps S403 to S407 constitute the extraction processing unit. The delivery completion information includes information about the delivery location (where the package was received by the delivery person), unique identification information of the received package, and attribute information of the package (exterior photograph, etc.).

[0081] The error information transmitted in step S405 includes information indicating a mismatch. If the result of the determination in step S403 is that the unique identification information of the multiple packages received in step S401 (read list) contains unique identification information that is not included in the unique identification information of the packages extracted in step S402 (extraction list), then it means that there is a package among the read packages that should not be accepted, and packages not included in the extraction list should not be accepted. For this reason, information to identify packages not included in the extraction list, namely image information and unique identification information of the package, is supplied to the wireless terminal as error information. The delivery person who checks the image information can confirm that the package has the same appearance as the image of the package shown in the image information and decide not to accept that package. If there are multiple packages that cannot be extracted in this way, an extraction failure list information is also supplied listing these packages.

[0082] If the unique identification information of the packages extracted in step S402 (extraction list) contains unique identification information that is not included in the unique identification information of multiple packages received in step S401 (read list), it means that the packages to be received are not among those read, and that there are no packages to be received at the receiving location. Therefore, owner information is extracted from the unique identification information of the packages not included in the read list, and a notification is sent to the package owner informing them that there are no packages at the receiving location (step S413).

[0083] Next, we will explain the processing performed by wireless terminal 2nb and server 2 when the package is delivered to the next accommodation, Ho2. The flowchart shown in Figure 14 illustrates the processing performed by wireless terminal 2nb. The wireless terminal receives a list of packages to be delivered to the delivery location (step S500). Upon arrival at the delivery location (accommodation Ho2), the unique location identification information of the delivery location is read from the visual identification information or RF tag carrying the unique location identification information installed at the delivery location (accommodation Ho2) (step S501).

[0084] Next, the unique identification information of multiple packages delivered to this delivery location is read simultaneously by the RF tag reader 18 (step S503). When reading the unique identification information of multiple packages from visual identification information, the visual identification information of the identification mark attached to each package is displayed in the camera's imaging screen and read simultaneously, or the unique identification information is read simultaneously from the RF tag of the identification mark of each package via wireless communication. Note that the reading of the unique identification information may be performed individually for each package instead of all at once.

[0085] The display unit 13 displays a list showing the number of packages read or the unique identification information of each package (step S505). If the number of packages does not match the delivery list supplied from Server 2 in step S500 (step S507 → mismatch), the process is restarted from step S503. This is because, when bulk reading is performed in step S503, it may not be possible to obtain unique identification information that matches the actual number of packages due to reasons such as the visual identification information not being clearly displayed in the image or insufficient wireless communication.

[0086] If a match is found (step S507 → match), the unique identification information of each package and the unique location identification information of the delivery destination obtained in step S501 are sent to server 2 (step S509). The system receives the delivery status determination result from server 2 (step S510). If the package read in step S503 is determined to be delivered, it receives delivery completion information (step S511). Then, it displays the delivery completion information on display unit 13, indicating that all packages have been delivered (step S513).

[0087] If, during the delivery determination process at Server 2, the list of delivery packages read in step S503 (delivery reading list) does not match the list of delivery packages extracted by Server 2 (delivery extraction list), then information about the packages that did not match is supplied as error information (step S515). If there are insufficient packages to be delivered, there will be packages on the list of packages extracted by Server 2 (delivery extraction list) that are not on the list of packages read (delivery reading list). Also, if packages that should not be delivered are being delivered (for example, if packages intended for other delivery locations are unloaded at a delivery location), there will be packages on the list of packages read (delivery reading list) that are not on the list of packages extracted by Server 2 (delivery extraction list).

[0088] These packages are associated with unique identification information and registered in the storage unit 36 ​​of server 2, including owner information, package attribute information, package image information, etc. Therefore, information related to packages included in one of the extracted package list and the read package list but not in the other is extracted from the storage unit 36 ​​and supplied to the wireless terminal. Examples of package-related information include package image information, package receiving location information, and delivery destination information.

[0089] In step S515, information related to the supplied package is displayed on the display unit 13 (step S517). The delivery person can easily find the target package by looking at the image information of the package displayed on the display unit 13. For example, a package that is included in the extracted package list but not in the scanned package list may be still on the truck bed, so the delivery person can search the truck bed using the displayed image information of the package as a reference. Also, a package that is not included in the extracted package list but is included in the scanned package list may have been unloaded from the truck bed in a place where it should not have been delivered, so the delivery person can search for the corresponding package from the group of unloaded packages using the displayed image information of the package as a reference.

[0090] The following describes the processing performed on the server 2 side in relation to the processing performed on the wireless terminal 2nb as described above. The processing on the server 2 side will now be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 15, in relation to the processing on the wireless terminal 2nb as described above. Based on the processing in step S509, a list of unique identification information for each package (delivery reading list) and location identification information unique to the delivery location are received together (step S601). Based on the received unique location information, the unique identification information for packages whose delivery location is the same as the location identified by the unique location identification information is extracted from the information stored in the storage unit 36 ​​(step S602). The information extraction processing unit is configured in step S602.

[0091] Step S603 determines whether the list of packages extracted in step S602 (delivery extraction list) and the list of unique identification information for packages received in step S601 (delivery reading list) all match. The completion determination processing unit is configured in step S603. If they do not match, error information is sent to the client terminal and the wireless terminal 2nb (step S609).

[0092] If a match is found, delivery completion information is sent to the wireless terminal 2nb (step S607). This delivery completion information includes a list of delivered packages, and further includes photographs of the appearance of the packages listed. In addition, delivery completion information is individually sent to the client terminal 2nc of the owner of each package (step S611). The delivery completion information includes information indicating that the delivery has been completed, information about the delivery location (e.g., hotel name, address), unique identification information of the delivered package (e.g., ID number), time of delivery completion, and photographs of the appearance of the package.

[0093] The error information transmitted in step S609 includes information indicating a mismatch. If the result of the determination in step S603 is that the unique identification information of the multiple packages received in step S601 (delivery reading list) contains unique identification information that is not included in the unique identification information of the packages extracted in step S602 (delivery extraction list), then it means that the read packages include packages that should not be delivered, and therefore packages not included in the delivery extraction list should not be delivered.

[0094] Therefore, information to identify packages not included in the delivery extraction list, namely attribute information including image information of the package, is supplied to the wireless terminal as error information (step S612). The delivery person who checks the image information can confirm that the package has the same appearance as the image shown in the image information and decide not to deliver that package. This kind of information is also compiled into a list and sent to the wireless terminal in step S612.

[0095] If the unique identification information of the packages extracted in step S602 (delivery extraction list) contains unique identification information that is not included in the unique identification information of multiple packages received in step S601 (delivery reading list), it means that the packages that should be delivered are not among those read, and that there are no packages to be delivered at the delivery location. Therefore, owner information is extracted from the unique identification information of the packages not included in the delivery reading list, and a notification is sent to the package owner informing them that the package has not been delivered to the delivery location (step S613).

[0096] If a request to search for a package is received from a client terminal 2nc that has received such error information (step S615 → Yes), the unique identification information of the erroneous package is sent to each truck terminal 2na (step S617). If the truck terminal that has been searched for a package with the received unique identification information has received the truck's unique identification information, the truck's location information, and a response indicating that the package is being loaded is received (step S619), the truck's location information is sent to the client terminal (step S621). In step S621, delivery information of the package (for example, the place and time of pickup, and if the delivery has been completed to a place where it should not have been delivered, the place of delivery and the time of delivery completion) may also be sent to the client terminal along with the truck's location information.

[0097] The processing of the truck terminal 2na corresponding to the processing of server 2 described above will be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 16. When the truck terminal receives the unique identification information of packages that resulted in a delivery error, that is, packages that were not delivered to the intended destination (step S701), the RF tag reader 27 attached to the truck bed as shown in Figure 6 reads the unique identification information of all packages loaded on the truck bed (step S703).

[0098] Step S705 determines whether the unique identification information received in step S701 is included in the multiple unique identification information read in step S703. If it is not included, a response indicating that it is not installed is sent to server 2 (step S707). If it is included, the position detection unit 28 detects the position of the truck (step S708), and the unique identification information of the truck, the detected truck position information, and a response indicating that it is installed are sent to server 2 (step S709).

[0099] Next, the processing of the client terminal corresponding to the above process will be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 17. If, based on the processing of step S613 of server 2, information is received that the package has not been delivered to the destination (step S801), the traveler will not be able to pick up the package at the accommodation Ho2 upon arrival. Therefore, it is necessary to urgently search for the whereabouts of the package, so the client terminal 2nc sends a search request to server 2 (step S803). Then, upon receiving response information to the search request from server 2 (step S805), the display unit 43 displays the location information of the truck carrying the package included in the response information (step S807).

[0100] Furthermore, even if the client terminal does not receive the undelivered package information in step S801, it may independently execute step S803 and send a search request information. With this configuration, the package owner can check the delivery status of their package at any time.

[0101] As described above, this embodiment describes an example of an identification information extraction system for the transportation of goods, but it is not limited to the transportation of goods. Since the information to be carried on the RF tag can be input from a client terminal without using an RF tag reader / writer, the versatility of the RF tag is improved. This specification discloses the following configuration. [1] A visual identifier that is assigned to an object to be identified, carries unique identification information assigned to the object to be identified, and from which the unique identification information is read by an optical reader, An identification marker having an RF tag that carries the same unique identification information as the aforementioned unique identification information as electronic information, and from which the unique identification information can be read via wireless communication. With such identification marks, attaching these marks to an object makes it easy to identify that object. [2] The object to be identified is the identification mark described in [1] above, which is a package. Such identification marks make it easy to identify packages. [3] A client-side optical identification information acquisition unit that acquires unique identification information of the identification mark carried by the visual identifier of the identification mark, A client terminal having an information input unit for inputting relevant information related to an object to be identified to which the identification mark is attached, and a client-side communication unit for transmitting the information input in the information input unit and the unique identification information acquired by the client-side optical identification information acquisition unit to a server. Such client terminals allow clients to easily input information about the object to be identified. [4] An identification information wireless acquisition unit that acquires the unique identification information of each identification mark from the RF tags of multiple identification marks in a single wireless communication, A wireless terminal having a terminal-side communication unit that transmits the unique identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit to a server. With such wireless terminals, it is possible to quickly and easily acquire identification information for multiple objects by using RF tags. [5] The wireless terminal according to [5], further comprising a wireless terminal-side optical identification information acquisition unit that acquires unique identification information of the identification mark carried by the visual identifier of the identification mark. Such wireless terminals allow for optical reading of information, enabling more reliable retrieval of identification information. [6] A communication unit that sends and receives information between a client terminal and a wireless terminal, Memory unit and, A client information storage processing unit stores the unique identification information of the object to be identified and related information of the object to be identified, transmitted from the client terminal, in a mutually related manner in the storage unit. An extraction processing unit that extracts matching unique identification information from the unique identification information stored in the storage unit based on the unique identification information transmitted from the wireless terminal, The system includes a transmission information determination processing unit that determines the transmission information to be transmitted to the client device or the wireless terminal based on the extraction results of the extraction processing unit, The transmission information determined by the transmission information determination processing unit is transmitted by the communication unit to the client terminal or the wireless terminal. Such servers can complete the identification process for a large number of objects in a short amount of time. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 1. Identification Information Extraction System 2 servers 21a, 22a...2na Truck terminal 21b, 22b...2nb wireless terminals 21c, 22c...2nc client terminals 11, 21, 31, 41 CPUs 12, 32, 42 Input section 13, 33, 43 Display section 14, 24, 34, 44 Communications Department 15, 25, 35, 45 RAM 16, 36, 46, 36 memory section 17, 37, 47 Reading section 27, 18, 38 RF tag reader 28, 48 Position detection unit 19, 29 Time detection unit TR, TR1, TR2 Tracks Tr1 cargo bed Ho1 Accommodation the previous night Ho2 Next accommodation

Claims

1. An identification mark having a visual identifier attached to the cargo to be transported and carrying unique identification information attached to said cargo, and an RF tag that carries the same unique identification information as electronic information, A location identification sign having a visual identifier that is placed at a predetermined location and carries unique location identification information that identifies the location where it is placed, or an RF tag that carries the unique location identification information as electronic information, A client-side optical identification information acquisition unit acquires unique identification information carried by the visual identifier from the aforementioned visual identifier, An information input unit for inputting relevant information related to the aforementioned package, including information on the receiving location and delivery destination of the package, A client terminal having information input in the information input unit and a client-side communication unit that transmits unique identification information acquired by the client-side optical identification information acquisition unit to a server, An identification information acquisition unit that acquires the unique identification information of each of the RF tags of multiple identification signs via wireless communication, Terminal-side optical identification information acquisition unit, A wireless terminal having a terminal-side communication unit that acquires the unique identification information and the location identification marker acquired by the identification information acquisition unit using the terminal-side optical identification information acquisition unit, or transmits the unique location identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit to a server, A communication unit that sends and receives information between the client terminal and the wireless terminal, Memory unit and, A client information storage processing unit stores the unique identification information transmitted from the client terminal and the related information of the package in the storage unit, relating them to each other. A delivery information storage processing unit stores the receiving location information and delivery destination information received from the client-side communication unit in the storage unit, associating it with the unique identification information of the package. The unique location identification information received from the wireless terminal, and an information extraction processing unit that extracts the unique identification information and the unique location identification information from the information stored in the storage unit based on the unique identification information, An extraction processing unit that extracts matching unique identification information from the unique identification information stored in the storage unit based on the unique identification information transmitted from the wireless terminal, If the location information extracted by the information extraction processing unit is receiving location information, the completion determination processing unit determines that the receiving is complete in association with the unique identification information, and if it is delivery destination information, the completion determination processing unit determines that the delivery is complete in association with the unique identification information. The system includes a transmission information determination processing unit that determines the transmission information to be transmitted to the client terminal or the wireless terminal based on the determination result of the completion determination processing unit and the extraction result of the extraction processing unit, The communication unit includes a server that transmits the transmission information determined by the transmission information determination processing unit to the client terminal or the wireless terminal, An identification information extraction system equipped with the following features.

2. The identification information extraction system according to claim 1, wherein the information related to the aforementioned package is attribute information of the aforementioned package.

3. The identification information extraction system according to claim 1, wherein the transmission information determination processing unit determines that the shipment has been received, and the transmission information is treated as shipment completion information when the completion determination processing unit determines that the shipment has been delivered.

4. The aforementioned delivery completion information includes information about the delivery location and identification information of the delivered goods, and the delivery completion information transmitted to the wireless terminal further includes a list of delivered goods. The identification information extraction system according to claim 3, wherein the communication unit transmits the delivery completion information to the client terminal or the wireless terminal.

5. The delivery completion information includes information about the delivery location, unique identification information for the delivered package, and information about the time of delivery completion. The delivery completion information transmitted to the wireless terminal further includes a list of delivered packages. The identification information extraction system according to claim 3, wherein the communication unit transmits the delivery completion information to the client terminal or the wireless terminal.

6. The identification information extraction system according to claim 1, wherein, if the extraction result of the extraction processing unit is unextractable, the transmission information determination processing unit determines unextractable information and unextractable list information of unextractable packages as transmission information.

7. The identification information extraction system according to claim 6, wherein the communication unit transmits the unextractable information to the client terminal, and transmits the unextractable information and the unextractable list information to the wireless terminal.

8. Furthermore, it has a transport terminal mounted on the transport device that transports cargo, The transport terminal includes a transport-side identification information acquisition unit that acquires unique package identification information from the unique identification information assigned to the transport terminal and the RF tags of identification labels assigned to multiple packages carried, via wireless communication; a transport-side communication unit that sends and receives information with a server; and a transport terminal location detection unit that detects the location of the transport terminal. The client terminal has a search instruction unit that instructs the server to search for the location of the package. When the server receives package identification information and search instruction information from the client terminal, it sends package extraction instruction information to the transport terminal. The identification information extraction system according to claim 7, wherein when the transport terminal that has received the package extraction instruction information has extracted a package having the received package identification information from among the loaded packages, the transport terminal that transmits the location information of the transport terminal detected by the transport terminal location detection unit to the server.

9. The identification information extraction system according to claim 1, wherein if the information extraction processing unit is unable to extract the unique location identification information transmitted from the wireless terminal, the transmission information determination processing unit determines the list of packages whose location could not be extracted as the transmission information.

10. Furthermore, the identification information extraction system according to claim 9 further includes, in the transmission information determination processing unit, attribute information of packages from which location identification information could not be extracted, in addition to the transmission information.

11. The identification information extraction system according to claim 10, wherein the location extraction unrecoverable list information and the attribute information of each package included in the location extraction unrecoverable list information are transmitted to the wireless terminal by the communication unit.

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