Mobile Computer OLI Trigger for Logistics Data Entry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for loading and delivering objects lack efficiency and safety, particularly in logistics, as they require complex typing on keyboards while driving and do not effectively support tracking and traceability of goods, especially in compliance with food safety standards like the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing a mobile computer with an Object Location Identification (OLI) trigger that communicates via a network to a host server, enabling operators to use simple signals for object loading and delivery, capturing GS1 DataBar information, and verifying codes on objects, locations, and transport devices, while maintaining communication with a host server for logistics optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If operators use keyboards for data entry during loading and delivery, then data accuracy can be maintained, but operator safety deteriorates due to typing while driving
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual keyboard typing with an automated optical scanning system. The mobile computer's scanner automatically reads codes on objects, transport devices, and locations, eliminating the need for operators to manually type data while driving. This substitution of mechanical data entry with automated optical recognition maintains data accuracy while improving operator safety.
2Loss of information
If complex data entry procedures are used for tracking objects, then traceability information can be captured, but loading and delivery efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous data capture throughout the loading and delivery process. The mobile computer continuously scans codes on objects, transport devices, and locations without interrupting the workflow. This continuous scanning approach captures complete traceability information (object codes, location codes, transport device codes) while maintaining high loading and delivery efficiency, as the system operates seamlessly during normal operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses optical scanning to create digital copies of physical codes. The scanner reads codes on objects, transport devices, and locations, creating electronic copies of this information that are automatically stored and transmitted. This copying mechanism captures comprehensive traceability data without requiring manual data entry, thereby maintaining efficiency while ensuring complete information capture.
3Measurement precision
If manual verification of codes is performed, then data accuracy can be ensured, but the time required for loading and delivery increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual code verification with automated optical scanning. The mobile computer's scanner automatically reads and verifies codes on objects, transport devices, and locations, eliminating the need for operators to manually check each code. This automated verification process maintains high accuracy while dramatically reducing the time required for loading and delivery operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses digital copying of code information through optical scanning. Instead of manual verification, the system creates electronic copies of codes and automatically compares them against the database, ensuring accuracy while reducing verification time. This automated copying and comparison process maintains data integrity without the time cost of manual checking.
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AI summary
A method for loading and delivering objects using at least one mobile processor in communication with a mobile data storage to provide at least one command to an operator is provided herein. The mobile processor can be in further communication with at least one input device. A host processor can provide the libraries and a list of objects to be loaded and delivered to the mobile processor. The host processor can be in communication with a host data storage that comprises computer instructions. An output device and an OLI trigger can also be used in conjunction with the mobile processor.