Integrated control system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control system for securing management and safety of vehicles and equipment at quarry sites where aggregate or rock materials are extracted, wherein the control system may check, in real time, risks of blasting operations that are frequently conducted at quarry sites where shipments such as aggregate or stone materials are produced, and may perform supplementary guidance on the basis of preliminary guidance and real-time monitoring for vehicle access, thereby securing work safety.

Description

Integrated control system

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an integrated control system and an operating method thereof, and more particularly, to a control system and an operating method thereof for ensuring the management and safety of vehicles and equipment at a quarry site where aggregate or rock materials are extracted.

[0002]

[0003] Traditionally, in order to transport aggregates used as construction materials from the aggregate shipment site to the construction site, a transport truck would approach the aggregate shipment site, approach the quarry site where blasting work was performed, load the materials, and then transport them.

[0004] In the past, in the extraction work of these construction materials, technology was focused on managing the quantity to be shipped, and technology was focused on building a system to ensure appropriate shipment of the ordered quantity. In the field, such as mining, the management system is focused on managing excavation equipment and the status of transport machines, and is not well managed for vehicle access to the work site, management of loading work of materials such as aggregate for shipment, and access to guide safe movement.

[0005] Specifically, the extraction of aggregates, which are materials used as construction materials, is generally done through blasting at a site such as a quarry, and an aggregate transport truck (transport vehicle) enters the site where the blasting work is being done and moves to transport the aggregates.

[0006] However, blasting work is frequently performed at quarry sites, and due to this blasting work, there is no separate access road to the quarry site or the road is constantly changing, so transport vehicles approaching the site always carry out work while carrying out work related to this risk.

[0007] Accordingly, there is an urgent need to establish a monitoring and on-site management system for transport vehicles to ensure safer transport of aggregates.

[0008]

[0009] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problem, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated management system for a quarry site that can ensure work safety in relation to the loading work of a vehicle entering a quarry site for loading materials such as aggregate or stone.

[0010]

[0011] In order to solve the above-described problem, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating an integrated control system of a work site may include a step of recognizing identification information of a vehicle entering a work site from an image of the vehicle, a step of matching the vehicle with work equipment based on a load material and a load capacity of the vehicle according to the identification information, a step of determining a loading position corresponding to the work equipment, a step of generating a movement point corresponding to the loading position, and a step of providing the movement point to the vehicle.

[0012] The above identification information may be the vehicle number of the vehicle.

[0013] The step of matching the vehicle and the work equipment may include the step of generating a shipment condition associated with the vehicle, the step of transmitting a first matching request signal to a plurality of work equipment matching the shipment condition, and the step of matching the work equipment that transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the first matching request signal with the vehicle.

[0014] The above shipping conditions may include at least one or a combination of the type of loading material, the shipment quantity, and the shipping company.

[0015] The above operation method may further include a step of calculating the loading material and loading amount loaded by the vehicle when the loading operation on the vehicle is completed, and a step of calculating the shipment amount based on the loading material and loading amount.

[0016] The above operating method may include a step of determining at least one work equipment based on a distance from the plurality of work equipment and a work waiting time for the plurality of work equipment if there is no work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal, a step of transmitting a second matching request signal to the at least one work equipment, and a step of matching the work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal with the vehicle in response to the second matching request signal.

[0017] The above operating method may further include a step of automatically matching the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on a distance from the plurality of work pieces and a work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if no work piece has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the second matching request signal.

[0018] The method may further include a step of automatically matching the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on a distance from the plurality of work pieces and a work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted the acceptance signal.

[0019] In order to solve the above-described problem, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated control system of a work site may include an environment management module that recognizes identification information of a vehicle entering a work site from an image of the vehicle, matches the vehicle with work equipment based on the load material and load capacity of the vehicle according to the identification information, determines a loading position corresponding to the work equipment, creates a movement point corresponding to the loading position, and provides the movement point to the vehicle, and a shipment management module that calculates the load material and load amount loaded by the vehicle when the loading work on the vehicle is completed, and calculates the shipment amount based on the load material and load amount.

[0020] The above environment management module may include a shipment condition generation unit that generates shipment conditions associated with the vehicle; and an equipment matching unit that transmits a first matching request signal to a plurality of work equipment matching the shipment conditions, and matches work equipment that transmits an acceptance signal in response to the first matching request signal with the vehicle.

[0021] The above equipment matching unit determines at least one work equipment based on the distance to the plurality of work equipment and the work waiting time for the plurality of work equipment if there is no work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal, transmits a second matching request signal to the at least one work equipment, and matches the work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal with the vehicle in response to the second matching request signal.

[0022] The above environment management module may include an automatic matching management unit that automatically matches the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on the distance to the plurality of work pieces and the work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the second matching request signal.

[0023] The above environment management module may further include an automatic matching management unit that automatically matches the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on the distance to the plurality of work pieces and the work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted the acceptance signal.

[0024]

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of a vehicle entering a quarry work site for loading materials such as aggregate or stone can be recognized through image information, and additionally, whether the vehicle is a registered vehicle can be authenticated.

[0026] In addition, according to this embodiment, matching between the vehicle and the work equipment for excavating the material to be loaded is automatically performed, and at the same time, a basic movement path to the loading location is provided through a terminal installed on the vehicle, so that efficient loading work can be performed.

[0027] In addition, in cases where matching between work equipment and vehicles is not achieved, automatic dispatching is enabled through automatic matching conditions, such as loading materials, proximity, and waiting time, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, the risk of blasting work being carried out frequently at quarry sites producing materials such as aggregates or stones can be checked in real time, and after matching with work equipment, the vehicle moving to the work site along the basic route can be monitored to maintain a safe route or enter a dangerous area, and a warning signal can be sent to the vehicle's terminal in real time to ensure safety.

[0029] Furthermore, it has the effect of ensuring work safety by providing supplementary guidance through advance guidance to the terminals of work equipment regarding the approach of vehicles to the work area and real-time monitoring of the vehicle's movement path.

[0030] In addition, the area of ​​the blasting site is registered in advance and displayed on a map, and the current vehicle movement path is displayed through a terminal installed in the vehicle, and the danger area is indicated and a supplementary route is guided, and a danger warning signal is sent in real time, thereby maximizing work safety.

[0031]

[0032] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an integrated control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating the operation of an entry management module and an equipment management module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram of an environmental management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4 illustrates a flowchart for implementing matching or automatic matching between vehicles and work equipment performed in the environmental management module of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 5 is a drawing showing a screen displaying the matching status of vehicles and work equipment arriving at the work site in Figure 4.

[0037] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining the process of setting up a basic movement path between a vehicle and work equipment.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an example of issuing a voucher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a field management module according to one embodiment of the present invention and a drawing explaining the function of the field management module.

[0040] Figures 9 to 12 are drawings for explaining the function of a field management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the function of an equipment management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 14 is a work flow diagram illustrating the process of loading aggregates from the entry of a vehicle for material shipment and then unloading the vehicle in an integrated control system.

[0043]

[0044] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Rather, the embodiments introduced herein are provided to ensure that the disclosure is thorough and complete, and to sufficiently convey the spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0045] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0046] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be construed in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0047] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an integrated control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] The integrated control system (1000) can manage a quarry operation site where materials are produced through blasting. Specifically, the integrated control system (1000) can recognize the license plate number of a vehicle entering the quarry operation site to load materials such as aggregate or stone through image information and additionally authenticate whether the vehicle is registered. The integrated control system (1000) can automatically match the vehicle with the excavation equipment for the materials to be loaded.

[0049] According to one embodiment, when a matching between a vehicle and work equipment is made, the integrated control system (1000) can provide a basic movement path to a loading location corresponding to the matched work equipment to the vehicle (10) or the vehicle's user terminal (12), thereby allowing the vehicle to efficiently move to the loading location.

[0050] In another embodiment, when a vehicle and work equipment are matched, the integrated control system (1000) can generate a movement point corresponding to the loading location corresponding to the matched work equipment and provide the generated movement point to the vehicle (10) or the vehicle's user terminal (12). In this case, the vehicle (10) can be moved to the movement point by a driver familiar with the construction site or work site. That is, once the movement point is generated, the driver of the vehicle (10) can move from the current location to the movement point via a desired route.

[0051] In the present invention, work equipment refers to equipment such as a wheel loader or excavator for loading aggregate onto a vehicle, and construction materials such as aggregate can be loaded onto a vehicle using such work equipment.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 1, the integrated control system (1000) may include an environment management module (100), a shipment management module (200), a field management module (300), an equipment management module (400), a video management module (500), a mobile management module (600), and an entry management module (700).

[0053] When a vehicle transporting materials enters a work site or construction site, the entry management module (700) can take a picture of the license plate of the entering vehicle and transmit the captured image to the environment management module (100). In addition, the entry management module (700) can transmit image data regarding the vehicle license plate to the image management module (500).

[0054] The entry management module (700) may include a first video capturing unit (710) and a first communication unit (720). The first video capturing unit (710) of the entry management module (700) may capture the license plate of a vehicle when the vehicle enters the vehicle, thereby obtaining image data regarding the license plate of the entering vehicle. The first communication unit (720) may transmit the image data regarding the license plate of the entering vehicle captured by the first video capturing unit (710) to the environment management module (100) and the video management module (500).

[0055] The equipment management module (400) detects status information on equipment deployed at the above-mentioned quarry work site through sensors and monitors it in real time, and can provide status information on the equipment including operation information and repair information.

[0056] The equipment management module (400) may include a second image capturing unit (410), an equipment measurement sensor unit (420), and a second communication unit (430). The second image capturing unit (410) of the equipment management module (400) may capture an equipment monitoring image of a work site for loading to obtain an equipment monitoring image.

[0057] Specifically, the equipment management module (400) may include a second image capturing unit (410) that is placed at a work site and provides image information including an operation image of an excavation equipment and a loading image of a vehicle, an equipment measurement sensor unit (420) that collects equipment-related information by mounting a sensor group that senses the type of input equipment, the location of the vehicle, the amount of fuel consumption, the degree of component consumption, and diagnostic information on the vehicle or excavation equipment, and a second communication unit (430) that transmits image data and sensing data collected through cameras, sensors, etc. In the present embodiment, CAN communication and WiFi communication are exemplified as examples of communication methods, but any communication method apparent to those skilled in the art may be used.

[0058] The aforementioned operations of the entry management module (700) and the equipment management module (400) are schematically illustrated in Fig. 2.

[0059] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating the operation of an entry management module and an equipment management module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 2, the entry management module (700) can capture the license plate of the vehicle (10) when the vehicle (10) enters the vehicle through the first image capturing unit (710) to obtain image information. The image data obtained by capturing the license plate of the vehicle (10) can be transmitted to the image management module (500). For this purpose, the entry management module (700) can include a camera or video device, such as a CCTV, for capturing the vehicle.

[0061] In addition, the equipment management module (400) captures images of equipment at a work site for loading through the second image capturing unit (410), thereby acquiring image information and enabling equipment monitoring based on the acquired image information. The image information thus acquired can be transmitted to the image management module (500).

[0062] The image management module (500) manages, stores, and classifies image data for vehicle license plates, and can also separately classify and store images of work site equipment.

[0063] Vehicle license plates or equipment images stored in the image management module (500) can be used to confirm vehicles entering and exiting during shipment management, match with order information from business partners, issue receipts, and set vehicle movement areas through matching with loading sites.

[0064] In particular, in the integrated control system of the present invention, a voucher generation system that matches order information and vehicle information and automatically issues an order voucher can be established, thereby automating voucher issuance.

[0065] Referring back to Figure 1, the environmental management module (100) can register member information and work site map information for verifying the authority of an entering vehicle. Furthermore, the environmental management module (100) can identify and classify risk areas.

[0066] The environment management module (100) receives an image of an entering vehicle from the entry management module (700), obtains the vehicle number of the entering vehicle from the image, and performs authentication for the corresponding vehicle number. Here, authentication can be achieved by determining whether the vehicle is permitted to enter the site.

[0067] Once the authentication of an entering vehicle is completed, the environment management module (100) can obtain information on the vehicle's (10) loading materials and loading capacity based on the vehicle's identification information. Furthermore, the environment management module (100) can match the vehicle with work equipment based on the obtained information on the vehicle's (10) loading materials and loading capacity. The vehicle's loading materials and loading capacity may be stored in memory or the like in correspondence with the vehicle's identification information.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the environment management module (100) can match a vehicle and work equipment, determine a loading location corresponding to the work equipment, and generate a movement path to the loading location and provide it to the vehicle.

[0069] According to another embodiment, the environment management module (100) can determine a loading position corresponding to the work equipment after matching the vehicle and the work equipment, generate a movement point corresponding to the loading position, and provide the generated movement point to the vehicle.

[0070] The environmental management module (100) manages and controls information necessary for the operation of the entire system of the present invention. Specifically, the environmental management module (100) manages member registration for member companies that ship aggregates through contracts with the quarry site, and can update standard information for equipment deployed at the quarry site. Furthermore, the environmental management module (100) can manage user rights required for system operation and manage registration of video recording equipment, such as CCTV, deployed at the quarry site or entry / exit locations, as described below. Furthermore, the environmental management module (100) can upload map information for the quarry site, designate areas subject to blasting plans as hazardous areas, and update maps displaying the designated areas.

[0071] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an environmental management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 3, the environment management module (100) may include a vehicle information authentication unit (110), a shipment condition calculation unit (120), an equipment matching unit (130), an automatic matching management unit (140), a route condition setting unit (150), and a third communication unit (160).

[0073] The third communication unit (160) can communicate with the work equipment (20) or a terminal (22) equipped in the work equipment.

[0074] The vehicle information authentication unit (110) can verify and authenticate the vehicle's registration information.

[0075] The shipment condition calculation unit (120) can obtain the loading materials and shipment quantity associated with the certified vehicle when the vehicle is certified by the vehicle information authentication unit (110). According to one embodiment, the shipment condition calculation unit (120) can obtain the loading materials and shipment quantity based on the input of an internal / external manager, or according to another embodiment, can obtain the loading materials and shipment quantity based on information stored through past work.

[0076] The equipment matching unit (130) derives information on work equipment that performs work matching the loading materials obtained from the shipping condition calculation unit (120) to match suitable work equipment, and transmits a first matching request signal to a terminal (22) placed on the matched work equipment through the third communication unit (160). When the equipment matching unit (130) receives an acceptance signal from the work equipment (20) or the terminal (220) provided on the work equipment in response to the transmitted first matching request signal, it can determine that matching for loading work has been performed between the vehicle (10) and the work equipment (20).

[0077] The path condition setting unit (150) may include a path condition setting unit (150) that displays the path of the matched work equipment (20) and vehicle (10) on a map and sets a movement path when the work equipment (20) and the vehicle (10) for loading work are matched in the equipment matching unit (130).

[0078] In addition, the environment management module (100) may further include an automatic matching management unit (140) that automatically matches a vehicle and a work equipment when a matching between the work equipment that has applied an acceptance signal to the first matching request signal transmitted from the equipment matching unit (130) and a vehicle for loading work is not achieved. The automatic matching management unit (140) may automatically match a vehicle (10) and a work equipment (20) by applying automatic matching information including the proximity of the work equipment that can load the material to be loaded and the waiting time required for the work. For example, the automatic matching management unit (140) may match the work equipment that is closest to the vehicle among the work equipment that can load the material to be loaded with the vehicle. Alternatively, the automatic matching management unit (140) may match the work equipment that has the shortest waiting time required for the work among the work equipment that can load the material to be loaded with the vehicle. This automatic matching may be performed when an acceptance signal is not received from the work equipment. According to one embodiment, the automatic matching management unit (140) may perform automatic matching if an acceptance signal is not received from the work equipment within a preset time (e.g., 30 seconds).

[0079] If a match is not made, the automatic matching management unit (140) first re-checks the shipment material, which is the vehicle's loading target, and derives information on the work equipment performing the work corresponding to the material. In this case, the automatic matching management unit (140) sends a secondary equipment matching signal to the work equipment in the nearest location, with the proximity of the derived work equipment to the vehicle as the top priority, and if a match with the work equipment is not made, the dispatch matching can be performed to the equipment with the shortest waiting time. In this case, the automatic matching management unit (140) can determine that the vehicle and the work equipment are not matched if it does not receive an acceptance signal from the work equipment for a predetermined period of time (e.g., 30 seconds).

[0080] The automatic matching management unit (140) may include a material information extraction unit (142), a work information extraction unit (144), and a matching condition application unit (146).

[0081] The material information extraction unit (142) can derive or obtain the material information for the shipment purpose of the vehicle (10). For example, the material information extraction unit (142) can obtain the material information for the shipment purpose of the vehicle (10) from the registration information stored corresponding to the vehicle identification information. Alternatively, the material information can be obtained from the user terminal (12) of the vehicle (10).

[0082] The work information derivation unit (144) can automatically derive the distance to the location and vehicle of the work equipment performing the excavation work and the work standby time corresponding to the material information derived from the material information derivation unit (142) as matching factors. The work standby time can be determined according to the hourly material loading capacity of each work equipment and the requested loading capacity of the standby vehicle. The matching condition application unit (146) attempts to automatically match the work equipment and the vehicle according to the proximity to the location of the work equipment, and if the matching is not achieved, the vehicle can be automatically dispatched to the work equipment with the shortest work standby time among the work equipment.

[0083] When the dispatching of work equipment and vehicles is matched, the subsequent basic movement route setting, movement, loading, and ticket issuance processes are performed in the same manner. Meanwhile, the route condition setting unit (150) provides a basic movement route when the loading operation of a vehicle is matched with work equipment. The "basic movement route" is the route along which the vehicle moves to the matched work equipment.

[0084] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart for implementing matching or automatic matching between a vehicle and work equipment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, first, when a vehicle enters a quarry site, the entry management module (700) captures the license plate of the vehicle through a camera of the first video recording unit (710) or a video recording device such as a CCTV and transmits the license plate image data to the vehicle number authentication unit (110) of the environmental management module (100), and the vehicle number authentication unit (110) extracts the text information of the vehicle number from the captured license plate image and performs authentication to confirm whether the vehicle is a vehicle registered for entry into the quarry site (S302). Next, the shipment condition calculation unit (120) of the environmental management module (100) calculates and registers work information such as the type and shipment quantity of loading materials ordered for the vehicle, and the shipment company (S304).

[0086] Afterwards, the equipment matching unit (130) of the environment management module (100) derives a list of equipment performing excavation work of the corresponding materials and their current working locations based on the information on the loading materials (e.g., aggregates, etc.) and the shipment quantity derived from the shipment condition calculation unit (120) (S306). The locations of the equipment can be derived in real time through a wireless communication terminal (22) or GPS terminal placed on each work equipment (20). Afterwards, the equipment matching unit (130) of the environment management module (100) collectively transmits a primary equipment matching request signal to the terminals (22) of the derived plurality of work equipments (20), as shown in FIG. 4, so that the terminals (22) of the corresponding equipment determine and select whether to accept the corresponding work (S308). In this case, the matching request signal may include information such as the product name, specifications, and quantity of the material for loading, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0087] When work matching acceptance (③ in Fig. 3) is clicked on the terminal (22) of the work equipment (20), matching between the vehicle and the work equipment is performed.

[0088] If, for example, an operator of a work equipment, such as an excavation equipment, has a long waiting line due to a large amount of work to be done or is currently having difficulty loading work, the operator can select not to click the acceptance signal or to reject the work matching through the terminal (⑤ in Fig. 3).

[0089] If matching is not achieved, the automatic matching management unit (140) re-checks the shipment material, which is the vehicle's loading target, as shown in Fig. 4 (S320), and derives information on the work equipment that performs the work corresponding to the material (S322).

[0090] In this case, the automatic matching management unit (140) can match the work equipment in a nearby location with the vehicle based on the proximity of the work equipment and the vehicle derived based on the matching conditions (S324). For example, the matching conditions may have proximity as the first priority and waiting time as the second priority. The automatic matching management unit (140) can transmit a secondary equipment matching signal to the matched work equipment (S326). The number of matched work equipment may be 5, but is not limited thereto. If a match with the work equipment is not made, the automatic matching management unit (140) can match the vehicle with work equipment that has a short waiting line (waiting time) (S328).

[0091] Figure 5 is a drawing showing a screen displaying the matching status of vehicles and work equipment arriving at the work site in Figure 4.

[0092] The matching status or work status between the vehicle and the work equipment can be displayed on the worker's terminal or the vehicle's terminal. For example, referring to Fig. 5(a), a vehicle arriving at a work site can check the location of the matched work equipment through the vehicle driver's terminal screen or the work equipment's operator terminal screen. Referring to Fig. 5(b), when the vehicle moves to and reaches the work equipment, the worker's terminal or the vehicle's terminal can display that the vehicle is in a loading standby state.

[0093] When matching of the matching work equipment and the loading operation is performed, the route condition setting unit (150) sets the route of the matched work equipment and vehicle (S330). In this case, the route condition setting unit (150) can display the set route on a map.

[0094] Figure 6 is a drawing for explaining the process of setting up a basic movement path between a vehicle and work equipment.

[0095] When a vehicle and equipment are matched, a basic route for the equipment to the work site is established. As illustrated in Figure 6, once matching is complete, the equipment and transport are displayed in the same color on the map, and a route to the equipment's location is displayed. It is preferable that this displayed route (basic route) be displayed as a safe route derived from the safety route calculation process described below.

[0096] Referring back to FIG. 4, the path condition setting unit (150) provides the vehicle with a basic movement route between the vehicle and the work equipment, so that the vehicle can be guided along the movement route through map information displayed on the terminal carried by the vehicle, as in FIG. 6. Accordingly, the vehicle (20) moves to the work location along the movement route (S332). Thereafter, the environment management module (100) determines whether the vehicle has completed the loading operation (S334), and when the loading operation is completed (S336), automatically issues a receipt (S338).

[0097] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an example of issuing a voucher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 7, the environmental management module (100) of the integrated control system (1000) can check the member's shipment request information through the license plate information of the entering and exiting vehicle, and when loading of materials such as aggregates according to the loading amount is completed, a receipt can be issued and displayed.

[0099] To this end, the environmental management module (100) of the integrated control system (1000) may further include a voucher issuing unit that issues a voucher when loading of materials such as aggregates appropriate for the loading amount is completed. In this case, the voucher issuing unit automatically extracts the member registration number, vehicle registration number, destination of the loaded quantity stated in the order information, and driver information, and can issue a voucher by checking the order number matching the vehicle number when the vehicle enters or exits. In this case, information on whether a voucher has been issued can be displayed on the integrated control system (1000) or on the terminal (22) of the vehicle (20). Accordingly, it is easy to see the work status for the operation control of the quarry site at a glance, and various information can be viewed at a glance through an inquiry, so that smooth and fast work processing can be possible.

[0100] Referring again to FIG. 1, the shipment management module (200) can calculate the shipment amount of loaded materials to be shipped through information classification when a vehicle enters or leaves the vehicle, and manage the shipment amount in comparison with the production amount.

[0101] The shipment management module (200) calculates the shipment quantity to be shipped through information classification when a transport vehicle (hereinafter, "vehicle") for transporting construction materials such as aggregates enters and exits, and performs the function of managing the production quantity and shipment quantity in comparison with the production quantity. In addition, when a transport vehicle (hereinafter, "vehicle") for transporting construction materials such as aggregates enters and exits, the shipment management module (200) can provide an overall guideline (movement route, shipment target quantity, etc.) for the moving site based on the information of the registered vehicle and the pre-registered information of the vehicle.

[0102] In other words, the shipment management module (200) performs integrated monitoring of the entry and movement target areas of vehicles for shipment, loading work locations for shipment, movement routes, etc., and calculates shipment statistics on the shipment volume shipped through vehicles, and performs daily production volume, inventory status, and shipment management. Furthermore, the shipment management module (200) can register and manage registration information (vehicle type, vehicle number, maximum loading amount, etc.) of vehicles entering for transport in advance by linking with the member registration management registered in the environment management module (100).

[0103] The site management module (300) can monitor in real time the risks of blasting operations occurring frequently at a quarry site producing aggregates, stones, and other materials. Specifically, the site management module (300) can receive information on blasting areas designated according to a blasting plan at a work site, such as a quarry site, and classify the blasting areas.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the site management module (300) can identify a risk area and calculate a safe route based on information about the blasting area and map information.

[0105] According to another embodiment, the field management module (300) can set a geofence area based on information about the blasting area, and generate a warning signal to the vehicle when the vehicle enters the geofence area.

[0106] In addition, when a vehicle moves along a basic travel route, the site management module (300) can analyze information on a blasting risk area in advance, compare the basic travel route with a safe route, monitor for danger, and transmit a warning signal to the vehicle and its terminal when entering a danger zone. For example, the site management module (300) can monitor whether the vehicle's set basic travel route matches the safe route, and transmit a notification signal to the vehicle when the vehicle enters a danger zone. For example, the site management module (300) can be implemented to perform a function of providing a supplementary route that reflects the safe route from the vehicle's current location to guide movement to the destination in addition to sending a danger warning signal when the vehicle deviates from the basic travel route. That is, the site management module (300) manages and registers a blasting plan for a quarry site, manages an area designated as a danger zone, and performs equipment work instructions for excavation equipment after the blasting work.

[0107] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a field management module according to one embodiment of the present invention and a drawing explaining the function of the field management module.

[0108] Referring to Fig. 8(a), the field management module (300) may include a map information registration unit (310), a risk area setting unit (320), a safety route calculation unit (330), a movement route comparison unit (340), a supplementary route provision unit (350), an operation monitoring unit (360), and a risk signal transmission unit (370).

[0109] The map information registration unit (310) can receive and display map information of a work site registered in the environmental management module (100). The risk area setting unit (320) can display a blasting area on a work site map based on the date and time and site information of blasting work or hazardous work registered in the environmental management module (100).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the safety path calculation unit (330) can calculate a safe movement path that avoids the blasting area or the risk area based on the blasting area indicated by the risk area setting unit (320) and display it on a map.

[0111] In another embodiment, the safety route calculation unit (330) may display on a map a geofence indicating an area into which a vehicle should not enter, based on the blasting area indicated by the risk area setting unit (320) and the blasting area or risk area. In this case, the driver of the vehicle may drive along a route that avoids the geofence indicated on the map.

[0112] Geofencing is a technology that virtually defines a geographic area and detects events occurring within that area. Geofencing combines location-based services and sensor technology to enable real-time detection and response to events in specific areas.

[0113] In one embodiment, the movement path comparison unit (340) can compare the safe movement path and the movement path of the moving vehicle in real time to determine whether the vehicle has deviated from the safe movement path. If the movement path comparison unit (340) determines that the vehicle has deviated from the movement path, the supplementary path provision unit (350) can provide a supplementary path to a terminal provided in the vehicle to move the vehicle to the safe path.

[0114] In another embodiment, the movement path comparison unit (340) can track the movement path of the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle enters a geofence area.

[0115] The operation monitoring unit (360) can match the vehicle's input information for each work site and calculate and display the vehicle's access route to the work site in real time.

[0116] Specifically, the map information registration unit (310) of the site management module (300) receives and registers map information of a quarry site. Thereafter, the risk area setting unit (320) of the site management module (300) receives information on a blasting site set as a risk area through the environmental management unit (100) and displays it as a risk area on the map. When the safety route calculation unit (330) of the site management module (300) receives information on a work site where a destination of an entering vehicle is set and information on a moving vehicle, it displays a movement route (hereinafter, “safe route”) that avoids the risk area among the movement routes of the vehicle on the map. For example, referring to FIG. 8(b), the safety route can be displayed on a vehicle or a user terminal in the vehicle.

[0117] Then, the movement path comparison unit (340) of the field management module (300) monitors and compares whether the real-time movement path of the vehicle matches the safe path, thereby determining in real time whether a path deviation has occurred. If the supplementary path provision unit (350) of the field management module (300) determines that the vehicle has deviated from the safe path, it immediately provides a supplementary path from the current location of the vehicle so that it can be guided back to the safe path. A series of information such as the provision of the safe path and the provision of the supplementary path is provided to the driver through a user terminal installed in the vehicle. The operation monitoring unit (360) of the field management module (300) can display the overall operation status of the vehicle so that it can be monitored.

[0118] Additionally, the danger signal transmitting unit (370) of the field management module (300) can identify the vehicle and transmit a warning signal to the vehicle when the vehicle enters an area designated as a blasting work area. For example, a danger area may be designated as a geofence based on the blasting work area. Accordingly, when a vehicle enters the geofence, the danger signal transmitting unit (370) can transmit a warning signal to the vehicle.

[0119] Additionally, if a vehicle deviates from a safe travel path to avoid a dangerous area, the hazard signal transmitting unit (370) can transmit a warning signal to notify or inform the vehicle that it has deviated from the safe travel path. Accordingly, the driver of the vehicle can recognize that the vehicle has deviated from the safe travel path and re-enter the safe path.

[0120] Figures 9 to 12 are drawings for explaining the function of a field management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0121] Figure 9 illustrates an integrated control monitoring screen of the site management module (300). Referring to Figure 9, the integrated control monitoring screen of the site management module (300) enables the user interface to be implemented so that map information of the quarry work site, risk areas, blasting areas (location information, time information), excavation work plan, loading matching information, blasting plan, equipment information, etc. can be checked on a single screen.

[0122] Fig. 10 illustrates a screen for checking detailed information of a work site area in Fig. 9. The integrated control monitoring screen of the site management module (300) can be implemented so that when an item for equipment information is clicked, registered equipment information deployed at the site can be checked at the bottom, and matching with production volume, shipment volume, and order volume calculated by the production management module, and equipment operation history can be checked on a single screen.

[0123] Figures 11 and 12 illustrate the function of the operation monitoring unit (360) of the field management module (300), and operation information such as the vehicle's operation destination, entry and exit status, route deviation status, loading status, and current location can be checked on a single screen.

[0124] It is preferable that the operation monitoring unit (360) of the above-mentioned field management module (300) be executed in conjunction with the path condition setting unit (150) of the environment management module (100) described above in FIGS. 3 to 6.

[0125] Referring to Fig. 11, the operation monitoring unit (360) of the site management module (300) can check the current location and operation information of each vehicle for all vehicles deployed at the quarry work site. The movement path selected by the vehicle as the basic set path is one of the safe paths calculated in advance by the safe path calculation unit (330). If a situation occurs where the vehicle deviates from this safe path, the operation monitoring unit (360) sends a warning signal to a terminal linked to the designated vehicle (e.g., the driver's mobile phone, on-site tablet, etc.).

[0126] In addition, it can notify not only the driver but also the workers at the quarry site, equipment operators, etc. of the situation (e.g., vehicle 200000 has deviated from the safe route, is entering the third area, be careful), and it enables continuous situation monitoring until the dangerous accident situation is resolved.

[0127] Fig. 12 explains the function of the operation monitoring unit (360) in Fig. 11, and manages information, loading, operation status, and current location of multiple transport vehicles that have entered the quarry site for each vehicle, and through control monitoring of a specific vehicle, information such as blasting situation and work status can be confirmed, and information on the transmission of warning signals can also be monitored.

[0128] The equipment management module (400) can detect status information on equipment deployed at the above-mentioned quarry work site through sensors and monitor it in real time. In addition, the equipment management module (400) can provide status information on the equipment, including operation information and repair information. That is, the equipment management module (400) can calculate the operating rate of the equipment through equipment monitoring, update the breakdown and repair history of the equipment, and perform equipment operation information and load management. In addition, the equipment management module (400) senses the vehicle's operating time, equipment type, vehicle location, fuel consumption, parts consumption, diagnostic information, and other information through the equipment measurement sensor unit (420), and transmits and manages the information through the second communication unit (430).

[0129] Figure 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the function of an equipment management module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0130] The equipment management module (400) can sense the vehicle's operating time, equipment type, vehicle location, fuel consumption, parts consumption, diagnostic information, and other information through the equipment measurement sensor unit (420), and manage the information by receiving it through the second communication unit (430). In this case, the equipment management module (400) can perform the corresponding function by including a second image capturing unit (410) that is placed at a work site and provides image information including an operation image of the excavation equipment and a loading image of the vehicle, a sensor group that senses the type of input equipment, the location of the vehicle, fuel consumption, parts consumption level, and diagnostic information, and an equipment measurement sensor unit (420) that collects equipment-related information by mounting it on a vehicle or excavation equipment, and a second communication unit (430) that transmits image data and sensed data collected through cameras and sensors, etc. In the present embodiment, CAN communication and WiFi communication are exemplified as examples of communication methods, but any communication method obvious to those skilled in the art may be used.

[0131] The image management module (500) can store and manage image data for vehicle license plates. Furthermore, the image management module (500) can store and manage image data for monitoring work sites. The image management module (500) classifies image data, and in particular, can separately classify, store, and manage images for monitoring work sites. Image data for vehicle license plates or on-site monitoring images stored in the image management module (500) can be utilized for confirming access equipment during shipment management, matching with customer order information, issuing receipts, and setting vehicle movement areas through matching with loading sites.

[0132] Figure 14 is a work flow diagram illustrating the process of loading aggregates from the entry of a vehicle for material shipment and then unloading the vehicle in an integrated control system.

[0133] Referring to Figure 14, a method of controlling a vehicle for shipment of materials is illustrated.

[0134] First, the integrated control system (1000) determines whether a vehicle transporting aggregate enters the parking lot (S710). When a vehicle enters the parking lot, the integrated control system (1000) photographs the license plate of the vehicle entering the parking lot and authenticates it (S720). To this end, the first video recording unit (710) of the entry management module (700) photographs the license plate using video recording equipment such as a CCTV, and the environment management module (100) verifies the information of the registered vehicle based on the registered member information and the information of the vehicle registered in the shipment management module (200), authenticates whether the vehicle is confirmed, and manages the operation information of the vehicle from the time of entry to the time of exit.

[0135] Next, the integrated control system (1000) recognizes the license plate, searches for an order corresponding to the vehicle, and generates a corresponding receipt (S730). The integrated control system (1000) checks the shipment amount to be shipped through the vehicle through the order search, and matches the vehicle with the work equipment as described above (S740). Once the vehicle and the work equipment are matched, the integrated control system (1000) provides the vehicle with a movement path between the vehicle and the work equipment (S750). Accordingly, the vehicle moves to the quarry work site where aggregate is to be loaded. In this case, a user terminal is placed on the entering vehicle, and an application linked to the system of the present invention is run to enable the movement path to the work site, the amount of material to be loaded, and an alarm for a dangerous area to be generated.

[0136] The integrated control system (1000) can notify the user of a blasting hazard area in advance (S760) through the field management module (300) when the vehicle wants to move along a basic movement path set in advance on the user terminal, and can provide a safe path as the basic movement path. Next, the integrated control system (1000) can monitor in real time whether the safe path is maintained according to the movement of the vehicle (S770). In this case, when the vehicle deviates from the safe path, the integrated control system (1000) can send a warning signal to the terminal to warn of the danger and enable preparation, and can guide the vehicle to return to the safe path (S780).

[0137] The integrated control system (1000) can determine whether the loading of aggregate is complete after the vehicle arrives at the work site (S790). When loading is complete, the integrated control system (1000) can issue and display a receipt (S795).

[0138] Thereafter, the integrated control system (1000) can provide the vehicle with a return path again (S797). Even in this case, the integrated control system (1000) can provide the vehicle with a path that allows it to move while avoiding risk factors such as adjacent blasting sites. For example, blasting sites in a quarry are not located in one location, but rather in multiple locations simultaneously or sequentially, so the safe path can change at any time when entering or exiting after loading. Therefore, the integrated control system (1000) can provide the vehicle with a safe path whenever the vehicle moves. Thereafter, when the vehicle leaves the work site or construction site, the integrated control system (1000) can take a picture of the license plate of the exiting vehicle and recognize the license plate number of the corresponding vehicle to confirm the vehicle's exit (S799).

[0139] Similar to the components (~parts, ~modules) of the present invention described above that can be implemented as software programming or software elements, the present invention can be implemented in programming or scripting languages ​​such as Python, C, C++, Java, assembler, etc., including various algorithms implemented as a combination of data structures, processes, routines, or other programming components. Functional aspects can be implemented as algorithms that run on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present invention can employ conventional techniques for electronic environment settings, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "~module," "~part," "mechanism," "element," "means," and "composition" can be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical components. The above terms can include the meaning of a series of software processes (routines) in connection with a processor, etc.

[0140] As described above, the technical concept of the present invention has been specifically described in preferred embodiments. However, the preferred embodiments described above are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting. Thus, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various embodiments are possible by combining the embodiments within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

Claims

1. In the operation method of the integrated control system of the work site, A step of recognizing identification information of a vehicle from an image of the vehicle entering a work site; A step of matching the vehicle and work equipment based on the loading material and loading capacity of the vehicle according to the above identification information; A step of determining a loading position corresponding to the above work equipment; A step of generating a moving point corresponding to the above loading position; and An operating method comprising the step of providing the above moving point to the vehicle.

2. In paragraph 1, The above identification information is the vehicle number of the above vehicle.

3. In paragraph 1, The steps to match the above vehicles and work equipment are: A step of creating shipping conditions associated with the above vehicle; A step of transmitting a first matching request signal to a plurality of work equipment matching the above shipment conditions; and An operating method comprising a step of matching a work equipment that has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the first matching request signal with the vehicle.

4. In paragraph 3, The above shipping conditions are an operating method including at least one or a combination of the type of loading material, the shipping quantity, and the shipping company.

5. In paragraph 3, A step of calculating the loading material and loading amount loaded on the vehicle when the loading work on the vehicle is completed; and An operating method further comprising a step of calculating a shipment amount based on the above loading material and loading amount.

6. In paragraph 3, If there is no work equipment that has transmitted the above acceptance signal, a step of determining at least one work equipment based on the distance to the plurality of work equipment and the work waiting time for the plurality of work equipment; a step of transmitting a second matching request signal to at least one work equipment; and An operating method comprising a step of matching a work equipment that has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the second matching request signal with the vehicle.

7. In paragraph 6, An operating method further comprising a step of automatically matching the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on a distance from the plurality of work pieces and a work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if no work piece has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the second matching request signal.

8. In paragraph 3, An operating method further comprising a step of automatically matching the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on the distance to the plurality of work pieces and the work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted the acceptance signal.

9. In the integrated control system of the work site, An environment management module that recognizes identification information of a vehicle entering a work site from an image of the vehicle, matches the vehicle with work equipment based on the vehicle's loading materials and loading capacity according to the identification information, determines a loading position corresponding to the work equipment, creates a movement point corresponding to the loading position, and provides the movement point to the vehicle; and An integrated control system including a shipment management module that calculates the loading materials and loading amount loaded on the vehicle when the loading work on the vehicle is completed, and calculates the shipment amount based on the loading materials and loading amount.

10. In paragraph 9, The above identification information is the vehicle number of the vehicle, which is an integrated control system.

11. In paragraph 8, The above environmental management module A shipping condition calculation unit that generates shipping conditions associated with the above vehicle; and An integrated control system comprising an equipment matching unit that transmits a first matching request signal to a plurality of work equipment matching the above shipment conditions and matches work equipment that transmits an acceptance signal in response to the first matching request signal with the vehicle.

12. In paragraph 11, The above shipping conditions are an integrated control system including at least one or a combination of the type of loading material, the shipping quantity, and the shipping company.

13. In paragraph 11, An integrated control system in which the equipment matching unit determines at least one work equipment based on the distance to the plurality of work equipment and the work waiting time for the plurality of work equipment if there is no work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal, transmits a second matching request signal to the at least one work equipment, and matches the work equipment that has transmitted the acceptance signal with the vehicle in response to the second matching request signal.

14. In paragraph 13, An integrated control system including an automatic matching management unit that automatically matches the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on the distance to the plurality of work pieces and the work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted an acceptance signal in response to the second matching request signal.

15. In paragraph 11, An integrated control system wherein the environment management module further includes an automatic matching management unit that automatically matches the vehicle with one of the plurality of work pieces based on the distance to the plurality of work pieces and the work waiting time for the plurality of work pieces if there is no work piece that has transmitted the acceptance signal.

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