Flexible Substrate Packaging Device for Automatic Goods Status Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart equipment, such as refrigerators, require user input to identify goods using sensors, which can be inconvenient and costly due to the need for multiple cameras or repositioning of goods within the camera's line of sight.
Innovation Solution
A data processing device with flexible substrate circuitry, including storage, processing, communication, and sensor components, that can be applied to packaging to determine the state or characteristics of goods by transmitting data to a remote resource for processing, allowing for smart functionality without the need for extensive user input or additional equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If smart equipment uses sensors to determine the status of goods, then the ability to determine goods status is improved, but user input is required which reduces ease of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging container is equipped with sensors and processing circuitry that automatically detect and communicate goods status information without requiring user input. The system self-activates to provide status information, eliminating the need for users to manually position goods or input data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical interaction (user positioning goods in camera view or entering data) with electronic sensor-based detection and wireless communication systems that automatically capture and transmit goods status information.
2Measurement precision
If multiple cameras are used to identify goods, then the ability to determine goods status is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the identification function from complex external imaging systems (multiple cameras) and places it directly on the packaging container through integrated sensors and RFID tags, simplifying the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces RFID tags and sensors as intermediary elements between the goods and the detection system, enabling automatic identification without requiring direct visual capture by cameras.
3Measurement precision
If goods are repositioned within camera line of sight, then goods identification is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging container with integrated sensors and RFID tags automatically provides identification information without requiring the user to reposition goods within camera view. The system self-activates to detect and communicate goods status.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical requirement of positioning goods within camera line of sight with electronic sensor detection and wireless communication that works regardless of goods position.
4Measurement precision
If extensive user input is required for smart functionality, then goods status determination is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging container with integrated sensors, processing circuitry, and wireless communication automatically determines and communicates goods status information without requiring user input. The system performs all functions autonomously.
Data Source
AI summary
According to the present techniques there is provided a data processing device, for applying to packaging, the device having a flexible substrate, the flexible substrate comprising: storage circuitry to store device data therein; processing circuitry to process the device data; and communication circuitry to communicate with a remote resource to transmit the device data thereto; sensor circuitry to generate sensed device data, and wherein the device is configured to store the sensed device data in the storage circuitry, process the sensed device data and/or transmit the sensed device data to a remote resource.