Wireless Package Actuator for Automated Routing Cycle Initiation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current object routing systems in logistics are inefficient due to long handling and processing times, requiring frequent interaction with computer interfaces and lacking in safety and environmental impact reduction.

Innovation Solution

A system that integrates wireless communication into packages, allowing players to initiate routing cycles and track geolocation with electronic actuators, coupled with a blockchain for secure responsibility tracking and a locking mechanism for package security, eliminating the need for constant computer interface use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If players use computer interfaces to communicate routing information, then routing information can be accurately transmitted, but handling time and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandling timeVSAvoidoperation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical interaction with computer interfaces by electronic actuators that automatically emit signals when packages are handled. The electronic actuator on the package communicates with the computing platform via wireless communication, eliminating the need for players to manually input data through computer interfaces, thus reducing handling time while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The package itself performs the communication function through its integrated electronic actuator and wireless communication means. When the package is handled, the actuator automatically emits a signal that is received by the computing platform, allowing the package to self-report its status without requiring player intervention through computer interfaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If computer interfaces are used for routing communication, then routing information can be recorded, but the system becomes complex and requires frequent player interaction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidrouting efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes the complex computer interface interaction system with a simple electronic actuator and wireless communication system. The actuator automatically communicates package handling events to the computing platform without requiring players to navigate complex interfaces, thereby reducing system complexity from the player's perspective while improving routing efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless communication system acts as an intermediary between the package and the computing platform, automatically transmitting routing information without requiring direct player-computer interaction. This intermediary mechanism simplifies the overall system by handling communication tasks automatically

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

This system streamlines the routing process, enhances security through real-time tracking and responsibility tracing, and reduces environmental impact by enabling efficient, secure, and reliable package handling without constant computer interface reliance.

Implementation Method 1

each package integrates first wireless communication means; each package carries an electronic actuator coupled to the first wireless communication means in order to emit a first signal to the computing platform

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWireless communication:

Implementation Method 2

the computing platform being parameterized to digitally track the time-stamped geolocation of each package from a start-of-routing cycle instruction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGeolocation tracking:

Data Source

PatentUS11995605B2System for routing objects with simplified routing cycle initiation

Publication Date: 2024.05.28 PA COTTE SA

AI summary

A system for routing objects includes:packages integrating first wireless communication means; anda computing platform including at least one database.The computing platform is parameterized to digitally track the time-stamped geolocation of each package from a start-of-routing cycle instruction. Each package carries an electronic actuator coupled to the first wireless communication means in order to emit a first signal to the computing platform, the first signal being interpreted by the computing platform as a start-of-routing cycle instruction.