Portable Tool RFID Data Collection for Work Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual data collection and input for work management in the construction industry are time-consuming, limiting the applicability and efficiency of resource allocation software.
Innovation Solution
A portable tool equipped with a work data acquisition unit, storage unit, clocking unit, and controller that automatically collects and writes data to an external ID card, including consumable supply information, using RFID technology for wireless communication, allowing for automated data capture and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual data collection and input methods are used for work management, then data can be collected and entered into the system, but it requires a large amount of time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data entry with an automated electronic data collection system. The portable tool automatically captures work data, clocking information, and worker identification data, then transmits it electronically to the work management software, eliminating the manual typing and data input process entirely.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service data collection where the portable tool automatically gathers necessary information (work data, clocking data, worker ID) without requiring worker intervention for data entry. The tool performs the data collection and transmission functions autonomously, freeing workers from administrative data input tasks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If work management software is introduced to optimize resource allocation, then automatic resource allocation can be achieved, but the manual data collection process limits the applicable range and full utilization of the software
Solution Approach 1:
The portable tool is designed as a multi-functional device that combines work data collection, clocking functionality, worker identification scanning, and automatic data transmission capabilities. This universal tool can be used across various work tasks and scenarios, making the work management software applicable to a broader range of construction and work environments.
3Productivity
If manual data collection is used, then data can be entered into the system, but it requires significant time investment and reduces the overall efficiency of the work management process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data entry with an automated electronic data collection system. The portable tool automatically captures work data, clocking information, and worker identification data, then transmits it electronically to the work management software, eliminating the manual typing and data input process entirely.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary data collection and preparation automatically at the point of work execution. Data is captured, validated, and formatted in advance before being transmitted to the central system, eliminating the need for subsequent manual data processing and preparation steps.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Significantly reduces the time required for resource allocation by enabling automatic data collection and input, enhancing the utilization of work management software across a broader range of applications.
Implementation Method 1
an RFID reader/writer that reads and writes data from and to an ID card
Data Source
AI summary
A work management data collection system 1 is provided with a data collection mechanism in a tool 2, and by counting a number of times a work operation has been executed or the like, obtains a work data identifying the work task that has been executed and detects a time data required for the work task. The system is provided with an RFID tag 3a on an ID card 3 held by a worker, and by writing data into the ID card 3 of the worker who carried out the work task, using an RFID reader/writer 4 provided on the tool 2, the system obtains data necessary for the work management from the ID card 3 of the worker.