Ship logistics support system and mehtod using virtual environment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ship logistics support system using a virtual environment and a ship logistics support method using the same, which enables real-time monitoring of the management, support, supply, maintenance, and operation status of the interior of a special vessel (submarine, surface ship, etc.) and various equipment mounted on the special vessel as 3D VR data using panoramic virtual reality (VR) technology, thereby allowing a control server on land to monitor the status of management, support, supply, maintenance, and operation of the special vessel and various equipment in real time without accessing the site (sea), as well as managing repair details and history for each piece of equipment, and enabling the establishment of an intuitive supply information management system through real-time data sharing and synchronization between the land control server and the special vessel server.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a logistics support system for a ship using a virtual environment and a logistics support method for a ship using the same. More specifically, by utilizing panoramic virtual reality (VR) technology to implement the interior of a special vessel (submarine, surface ship, etc.) at sea and various equipment mounted on the special vessel as 3D VR data in a manner similar to reality, the system enables a control server on land to monitor the management, support, supply, maintenance, and operational status of the special vessel's interior and various equipment in real time without accessing the site (at sea). Furthermore, it enables the establishment of an intuitive supply information management system through real-time data sharing and synchronization between the land control server and the special vessel server, as well as the management of repair details and history for each piece of equipment. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, special vessels (submarines, surface ships, etc.) are used for special purposes other than merchant ships, such as monitoring enemies or evading attacks through underwater submersion, or attacking warships or military facilities using torpedoes.

[0004] Due to these specific characteristics, special vessels built in a maritime environment have significantly lower on-site accessibility compared to land-based power systems. Furthermore, in a situation where a national defense integrated logistics system has not been systematically established, difficulties arise in advance supply planning, management, and operation as information sharing among different echelons and departments regarding the logistics resources required for special vessels is limited or not properly carried out.

[0005] In particular, under a support system for military supplies, the demand for necessary resources is generally predicted in advance, and supply levels are selected and maintained by unit and item. Since resources are provided to match the request only when one is received, distortions in demand can lead to excess assets or inventory depletion.

[0006] Furthermore, in the event of a breakdown in a specialized vessel, the vessel typically requests support from a maintenance unit via a land-based control server. At this time, the maintenance unit proceeds with repairs by referring to a printed technical manual (electronic manual). However, this process presents several problems: the technical manual is not updated or optimized in real-time, meaning it cannot always be kept up-to-date; and errors occur during the input of maintenance history due to physical distance and environmental constraints, as the actual maintenance site is located at sea while the computer system managing maintenance history is situated on land. Moreover, the existing logistics support system is a vertical structure, which leads to issues such as inefficiency, reduced speed, and limitations on the interoperability of pure information systems.

[0007] Therefore, there is currently a need to establish a more rapid and intuitive supply information management system for specialized maritime vessels that are difficult to access. Prior art literature

[0009] Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2017-0002206 The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention has been devised in consideration of the points described above, and aims to provide a ship logistics support system using a virtual environment and a ship logistics support method through the same, which enables real-time monitoring of the management, support, supply, maintenance, and operation status of the interior of a special vessel (submarine, surface ship, etc.) and various equipment mounted on the special vessel as 3D VR data using panoramic virtual reality (VR) technology, so as to be similar to reality.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a naval logistics support system using a virtual environment and a naval logistics support method through the same, which enables the establishment of a more rapid and intuitive supply information management system through the management of repair details and history by equipment, as well as real-time data sharing and synchronization between a land-based control server and a special vessel server. means of solving the problem

[0013] A ship logistics support system using a virtual environment according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a land-based control server equipped with a first virtual logistics resource management platform for managing logistics resource targets within a special ship, and a special ship server equipped with a second virtual logistics resource management platform for managing VR (virtual reality) data regarding the interior of the special ship and said logistics resource targets by generating VR data and transmitting it to the land-based control server, thereby sharing and synchronizing the first virtual logistics resource management platform and said VR data in real time. By visualizing the VR data through the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms, the management status, supply status, and support status of the special ship interior modeled in 3D graphics and said logistics resource targets modeled in 3D graphics are respectively visible to the land-based manager and the onboard manager, and additionally, for logistics resource targets requiring support, support processing for said logistics resource targets is carried out through the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second virtual military resource management platform may be characterized by including a VR data generation module that generates and stores media data including text data, images, and videos for each military resource target based on a content management system (CMS), and generates and stores VR data by simulating a 3D graphic with panorama technology applied to each military resource target based on the stored data.

[0015] In one embodiment, the land control server may include a first communication unit that receives the VR data generated by the VR data generation module and transmits feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform to a special vessel server, and the special vessel server may also include a second communication unit that transmits the VR data generated by the VR data generation module to the first communication unit and receives the feedback data.

[0016] In one embodiment, the land control server may include a first database that stores the VR data received through the first communication unit and the feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform, and the special vessel server may also include a second database that stores the feedback data received through the second communication unit and the VR data generated by the second virtual military resource management platform.

[0017] In one embodiment, the second database may be characterized by further storing one or more of the equipment operation information, safety alert information, design drawing information, and handover information regarding tasks and schedules among crew members on board, which are created through the second virtual military resource management platform, and sharing them with the first database.

[0018] In one embodiment, the land control server and the special vessel server may each include the first and second virtual military resource management platforms and a display device that outputs the VR data and the feedback data implemented on the first and second virtual military resource management platforms so that they are visible to the land manager and the onboard manager, respectively.

[0020] A method for supporting logistics on a ship using a logistics support system utilizing a virtual environment according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: a first virtual logistics resource management platform installed on a land-based control server for managing logistics resource targets within a special ship; and a second virtual logistics resource management platform installed on a special ship server, which are respectively connected to each other through first and second communication units; VR (virtual reality) data regarding the interior of the special ship and the logistics resource targets is generated through the second virtual logistics resource management platform and transmitted to the land-based control server through the first and second communication units, and the first virtual logistics resource management platform and the VR data are shared and synchronized in real time; feedback data regarding the VR data is generated through the first virtual logistics resource management platform and transmitted to the special ship server through the first and second communication units; and regarding logistics resource targets requiring support, support processing for the corresponding logistics resource targets is performed through the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms; and through display devices respectively included in the land-based control server and the special ship server, the It may be characterized by including a step in which VR data and the feedback data, as well as the management status, supply status, and support status of the special vessel interior modeled in 3D graphics and the military resource target modeled in 3D graphics, are output and made visible to the land manager and the onboard manager, respectively. Effects of the invention

[0022] According to the present invention, by utilizing panoramic virtual reality (VR) technology to realistically implement the interior of a special vessel (submarine, surface ship, etc.) at sea and various equipment mounted on the special vessel as 3D VR data, the status of management, support, supply, maintenance, and operation of the interior of the special vessel and various equipment can be identified in real time from a land-based control server without accessing the site (at sea). Furthermore, it has the advantage of enabling the establishment of an intuitive supply information management system through real-time data sharing and synchronization between the land-based control server and the special vessel server, as well as managing repair details and history for each piece of equipment.

[0023] In addition, according to the present invention, the internal space of a special vessel, which is difficult to understand solely from existing drawings, can be intuitively recognized by a repair worker without having to go to the site, thereby providing the advantage of reducing maintenance and operation time on land.

[0024] Furthermore, the present invention forms a platform-centric military logistics information system that enables interoperability between similar series of vessels, thereby allowing for an intuitive supply information management system. It also has the advantage of preventing inventory depletion in advance by periodically synchronizing data without relying on reports from personnel in charge for inventory requests. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a ship logistics support system (100) using a virtual environment according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the process of sharing VR data and feedback data between the land control server (110) and the special vessel server (120) shown in FIG. 1 in sequence. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0028] To clearly explain the present invention, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and the same reference numerals are used for identical or similar components throughout the specification.

[0029] In addition, in various embodiments, components having the same configuration are described using the same reference numerals only in the representative embodiment, and in other embodiments, only configurations different from the representative embodiment are described.

[0030] Throughout the specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "indirectly connected" with other members in between. Furthermore, when a part is described as "including" a component, this may mean that it includes additional components rather than excluding them, unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of a ship logistics support system (100) using a virtual environment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Looking at FIG. 1, a ship logistics support system (100) using a virtual environment according to one embodiment of the present invention is largely composed of a land control server (110) and a special ship server (120).

[0034] More specifically, the land control server (110) is installed at the land control center, which is the entity responsible for procuring and distributing naval military supplies, and receives VR data regarding the interior of the special vessel and various military resource targets (shipboard equipment, etc.) from the special vessel server (120) described later, and transmits feedback data for supporting the military resource targets.

[0035] At this time, the land control server (110) includes a computer device for executing a first virtual military resource management platform, which is a type of management program for managing military resource targets within a special vessel, and this computer device is connected to a display device (110a) that allows information such as the management status, supply status, and support status of the military resource targets to be visible to the land manager.

[0036] Additionally, the land control server (110) has the role of receiving VR data transmitted from the special vessel server (120) described later, and includes a first communication unit (110b) for transmitting feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform back to the special vessel server (120).

[0037] The first virtual military resource management platform refers to a type of management program for managing military resource targets within a special vessel (e.g., onboard equipment such as small arms), and is linked with the second virtual military resource management platform of the special vessel server (120) provided within the special vessel described later to share VR data and feedback data, and enables the data regarding military resource targets managed by the land control server (110) and the data regarding military resource targets managed by the special vessel server (120) to be managed by synchronizing them in real time.

[0038] More specifically, the first virtual military resource management platform enables VR data generated through the second virtual military resource management platform to be displayed on a display device (110a), wherein VR data refers to actual images of the interior of the special vessel and onboard equipment installed on the special vessel, or three-dimensional graphic images implemented (simulated) based on the actual interior of the special vessel and onboard equipment. In particular, as the VR data is generated based on panorama technology, the land manager can perceive the interior of the special vessel and onboard equipment installed on the special vessel as if seeing it with their own eyes based on the VR data displayed on the display device (110a), and can freely examine it at a 360-degree angle.

[0039] In addition, the term "feedback data" can be interpreted as a collective term for data that a land manager sets for support, supply, and management of logistics resources requiring support, supply, and management through the first virtual logistics resource management platform after verifying VR data implemented through the first virtual logistics resource management platform.

[0040] In other words, VR data may refer to data created by a special vessel manager within the ship through the second virtual logistics resource management platform, and feedback data may refer to data created by a land-based manager who has verified this through the first virtual logistics resource management platform at the land-based control center.

[0041] Additionally, the ground control server (110) may further include a first database (110c) that stores VR data received through the first communication unit (110b) and feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform.

[0042] Accordingly, as VR data received through the first communication unit (110b) is automatically stored in the first database (110c), the first virtual military resource management platform can view VR data from the first database (110c). In particular, since the VR data and feedback data stored in the first database (110c) can be synchronized in real time with the second database (120c) provided in the special vessel server (110) described later, they are always kept updated to the latest state. This serves as an advantage that enables intuitive management of military resources, as the land control server (110) and the special vessel server (120) can always share the same synchronized and updated data.

[0044] Next, the special vessel server (120) is installed within the special vessel operating at sea and generates VR data for multiple military resources (such as onboard equipment) inside the special vessel and mounted on the special vessel, and transmits this to the land-based control server, thereby sharing and real-time synchronizing the VR data with each other.

[0045] More specifically, the special vessel server (120) includes a computer device for executing a second virtual military resource management platform linked to the first virtual military resource management platform described above, and this computer device is connected to a display device (120a) that allows information such as the management status, supply status, and support status of military resource targets to be visible to the special vessel manager, similar to the land control server (110).

[0046] Additionally, the special vessel server (120) transmits VR data to the land control server (110) and includes a second communication unit (120b) for receiving feedback data regarding the VR data from the first communication unit (110b) of the land control server (110).

[0047] The second virtual logistics resource management platform includes a VR data generation module that generates 3D graphic data of the interior of the special vessel and the various logistics resource management targets mounted on the special vessel based on photos, videos, graphic images, text data, etc. of the various logistics resource management targets mounted on the special vessel. In particular, the VR data generation module applies panorama technology to the 3D graphic data, thereby enabling a ground manager at a ground control station to freely rotate and view the VR data of the interior of the special vessel and the various logistics resource management targets mounted on the special vessel at a 360-degree angle through the first virtual logistics resource management platform.

[0048] Accordingly, VR data generated by the VR data generation module can be transmitted to the first virtual military resource management platform through the second communication unit (120b) and the first communication unit (110b) of the ground control server (110), and such VR data can be visualized on the first virtual military resource management platform and made visible to the ground manager.

[0049] In one embodiment, the VR data generation module can generate photos, videos, graphic images, text data, media data, etc. for each military resource target based on a content management system (CMS), and the generated VR data and feedback data generated through the first virtual military resource management platform can be stored in the second database (120c).

[0050] The second database (120c) stores VR data generated through the VR data generation module, as well as feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform and received through the first and second communication units (110b, 120b). In particular, since the VR data and feedback data stored in the second database (120c) can be synchronized in real-time with the first database (110c) described earlier, they are always kept updated to the latest state.

[0051] In addition, in one embodiment, the second database (120c) may further store equipment operation information, safety notification information, design drawing information, and handover information regarding tasks and schedules between crew members on board, which are created through the second virtual military resource management platform. Naturally, since it can be linked with the first virtual military resource management platform through the first and second communication units (110b, 120b), these data are synchronized in real time with the first virtual military resource management platform, and can be checked in real time at the land control center.

[0053] Next, we will examine the process of sharing actual VR data and feedback data between the land control server (110) and the special vessel server (120) in order.

[0054] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the process of sharing VR data and feedback data between the land control server (110) and the special vessel server (120) shown in FIG. 1 in sequence.

[0055] Looking at FIG. 2, first, in the special vessel server (120) provided within the special vessel, the special vessel manager on board the special vessel generates VR data regarding the interior of the special vessel and the military resource management targets mounted on the special vessel through the second virtual military resource management platform based on the operation of the display device (120a), and also creates request data for the military resource management targets requiring support, supply, and management (S201). The generated VR data is stored in the second database (120c) and then stored in the first database (110c) through the second communication unit (120b) and the first communication unit (110b) (202).

[0056] In the first virtual military resource management platform of the ground control server (110), VR data and request data stored in the first database (110c) are loaded and output through the screen of the display device (110a) to notify the ground manager (S203).

[0057] Upon confirming this, the ground manager creates support, supply, and management data corresponding to the VR data and requested materials based on the operation of the display device (110a), and the first virtual military resource management platform generates this as feedback data (S204). The generated feedback data is then stored in the first database (110c) and subsequently stored in the second database (120c) through the first communication unit (110b) and the second communication unit (120b) (S205). During this process, the ground control center supports the support and supply of naval military supplies.

[0058] In the second virtual military resource management platform of the special vessel server (120), feedback data and support, supply, and management data stored in the second database (120c) are loaded and displayed through the screen of the display device (120a) to notify the special vessel manager (S206). Afterward, the special vessel manager confirms this, thereby proceeding with the procedure regarding military resource support, supply, and management between the land control center and the special vessel.

[0060] As examined above, according to the present invention, by utilizing panoramic virtual reality (VR) technology to realistically implement the interior of special vessels (submarines, surface ships, etc.) and various equipment installed on the special vessels as 3D VR data, the management, support, supply, maintenance, and operation status of the interior of the special vessels and various equipment can be identified in real time from a control server on land without accessing the site (at sea). Furthermore, it is possible to establish an intuitive supply information management system through real-time data sharing and synchronization between the land control server and the special vessel server, as well as managing repair details and history for each piece of equipment. Additionally, since the maintenance status of the special vessel can be intuitively recognized without the repair worker having to go to the site, the interior space of the special vessel, which is difficult to understand using only existing drawings, has the advantage of reducing maintenance and operation time on land.

[0062] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0064] 100: Ship Logistics Support System Using a Virtual Environment 110: Ground Control Server 110a: Display device 110b: 1st communications unit 110c: 1st database 120: Special Line Server 120a: Display device 120b: Second communications unit 120c: Second database

Claims

Claim 1 A land control server equipped with a first virtual logistics resource management platform for managing logistics resource targets within a special vessel; A special vessel server equipped with a second virtual logistics resource management platform, which is provided within the special vessel and generates VR (virtual reality) data regarding the interior of the special vessel and the logistics resource target and transmits it to the land control server, thereby enabling the first virtual logistics resource management platform and the VR data to be shared and synchronized in real time for management; wherein, by visualizing the VR data through the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms, the interior of the special vessel simulated in 3D graphics and the management status, supply status, and support status of the logistics resource target simulated in 3D graphics are respectively visible to the land manager and the onboard manager, and furthermore, for logistics resource targets requiring support, support processing for the corresponding logistics resource target is carried out through the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms; wherein the second virtual logistics resource management platform generates and stores media data including text data, images, and videos for each logistics resource target based on a Content Management System (CMS), and based on the stored data, generates 3D graphics with panorama technology applied to each logistics resource target A VR data generation module that simulates and generates and stores the VR data; wherein the land control server includes a first communication unit that receives the VR data generated by the VR data generation module and transmits feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform to a special vessel server, and furthermore, the special vessel server includes a second communication unit that transmits the VR data generated by the VR data generation module to the first communication unit and receives the feedback data; and the land control server includes a first database that stores the VR data received through the first communication unit and the feedback data generated by the first virtual military resource management platform.A ship logistics support system using a virtual environment, comprising: a special ship server including a second database that stores feedback data received through the second communication unit and VR data generated by the second virtual logistics resource management platform; wherein the second database further stores one or more of equipment operation information, safety alert information, design drawing information, and handover information regarding tasks and schedules between crew members on board, created through the second virtual logistics resource management platform, and shares this information with the first database; and wherein the VR data and feedback data stored in the first database are synchronized in real-time with the second database to always maintain an updated state. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 A ship logistics support system using a virtual environment according to claim 1, wherein the land control server and the special vessel server each include the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms and a display device that outputs the VR data and feedback data implemented on the first and second virtual logistics resource management platforms so that they are visible to the land manager and the onboard manager, respectively. Claim 7 A step in which a first virtual military resource management platform, installed on a land control server for managing military resource targets within a special vessel, and a second virtual military resource management platform installed on a special vessel server are connected to each other through first and second communication units, respectively; a step in which VR (virtual reality) data regarding the interior of the special vessel and the military resource targets is generated through the second virtual military resource management platform and transmitted to the land control server through the first and second communication units, and the first virtual military resource management platform and the VR data are shared and synchronized in real time, and feedback data regarding the VR data is generated through the first virtual military resource management platform and transmitted to the special vessel server through the first and second communication units, and furthermore, regarding military resource targets requiring support, support processing for the corresponding military resource targets is carried out through the first and second virtual military resource management platforms; The method includes a step in which the VR data and feedback data implemented on the first and second virtual military resource management platforms, the interior view of the special vessel simulated in 3D graphics, and the management status, supply status, and support status of military resource targets simulated in 3D graphics are output and made visible to the land manager and the onboard manager, respectively, through display devices included in the land control server and the special vessel server, respectively; wherein the second virtual military resource management platform comprises a VR data generation module that generates and stores media data including text data, images, and videos for each military resource target based on a content management system (CMS), and generates and stores VR data by simulating 3D graphics with panorama technology applied to each military resource target based on the stored data.The land control server includes a first communication unit that receives the VR data generated by the VR data generation module and transmits feedback data generated by the first virtual logistics resource management platform to the special vessel server; the special vessel server also includes a second communication unit that transmits the VR data generated by the VR data generation module to the first communication unit and receives the feedback data; the land control server includes a first database that stores the VR data received through the first communication unit and the feedback data generated by the first virtual logistics resource management platform; and the special vessel server also includes a second database that stores the feedback data received through the second communication unit and the VR data generated by the second virtual logistics resource management platform; the second database further stores one or more of equipment operation information, safety alert information, design drawing information, and handover information regarding tasks and schedules among crew members on board, created through the second virtual logistics resource management platform, and shares this with the first database; and the first database A method for providing logistics support to a ship using a logistics support system utilizing a virtual environment, characterized in that the stored VR data and feedback data are synchronized in real-time with the second database and are always maintained in an updated state.

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