WO2002015073A1 - Method and apparatus for keeping a check on the storage time for goods in a storage - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
- G06Q10/087—Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25B—REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2325/00—Charging, supporting or discharging the articles to be cooled, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- F25D2325/022—Shelves made of glass or ceramic
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D25/00—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled
- F25D25/02—Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F25D2700/00—Means for sensing or measuring; Sensors therefor
- F25D2700/08—Sensors using Radio Frequency Identification [RFID]
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- the present invention refers to a method for recording the position of goods stored in a cabinet or other space, in particular food-stuffs stored in a refrigerator, and for supervision of the storage time thereof.
- an apparatus suitable therefore, has been invented.
- SE-A-9900582-9 a cabinet is described which includes one or several built-in cameras for taking pictures of the content of the cabinet and transferring the pictures to an image analyser. A number of pictures taken at different occasions are put together by the image analyser which by means of an associated computer makes lists of the content of the cabinet and, by means of a data program, of what to replenish. If the cabinet contains food-stuffs no information on the age thereof or on which food-stuffs have to be consumed first can be obtained by the known arrangement.
- the object of the invention is to bridge the weaknesses associated with the present system as far as keeping a check on specific articles and the storage time thereof in a space are concerned.
- the apparatus invented for carrying out the new method is capable of identifying articles, recording the time of placement thereof in a storage space, such as a cabinet, and of indicating, in good time before the expiration of the time of consumption thereof, that the specific article should be consumed in the immediate future.
- the arrangement can also submit recipes in which the specific eatable, in the amount available, is contained.
- the apparatus includes the following components: cameras, suitably with a picture size and in a number so as to cover every partial space of the room or cabinet to be supervised a local computer with a program for recognition of articles reproduced on pictures transferred by the cameras to an image analyser, the computer in a practical case, from a functional point of view, being split into separate units; preferably, also communication means for connection with a central computer in which identities for all articles offered for sale on a national basis are recorded, said central computer in certain cases being adapted only to transfer the picture whereas the analysis is performed by the central computer.
- the local computer i.e.
- the cabinet or cabinets can be connected to a keyboard and to a monitor or to a voice-controlled communication system.
- a mobile phone or an Internet-connected equipment can be used.
- an area or a shelf is provided in which when introduced into the space articles can be placed for identification by means of a bar code reader or a RFID-reader or for recording of new articles by means of voice communication.
- This equipment is intended to be used in case neither the local computer nor the central computer, consulted via an Internet connection, can recognize an article. Such a case may occur if the article has been purchased during a trip abroad or if it has been imported. If the article is packed and provided with a bar code the central computer should be able to identify the article and if it fails the user has to enter the denomination of the article in the local computer by means of the keyboard or by means of the voice.
- the article is given a running number and a denomination which both are recorded together with a picture of the article taken by a camera.
- the time of recording is stored.
- the ⁇ , best-before-date is also recorded in the computer or taken from a register for the corresponding type of goods.
- RFID-marking a corresponding recording method has to be used.
- the invention can be applied in connection with storage spaces of all kinds from wholesale dealer stores to household medicine cabinets.
- the invention can serve as a means for maximum degree of packing as pallets with a specific article do not require a determined place in a stand but can be placed anywhere there is an empty compartment. Accordingly, the same type of articles can appear in several different places in the store; the computer keeps a check on where and on which pallet loads in the store are the oldest.
- Fig. 1 illustrates the schematic component assembly of the apparatus
- Fig. 2 shows a refrigerator equipped for carrying out the method
- Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of a shelf shown in fig. 2 and used for separate identification of articles
- Fig. 4 schematically shows the principle of finding and identifying a hidden article.
- a refrigerator 1 having one or several doors 2 is provided with one or several cameras 3.
- the number of cameras is chosen in dependence on the number of partial spaces in the refrigerator, i.e. the number of shelves 4 that are provided.
- the cameras are provided with wide angle lenses and are adapted to take digital colour pictures which are transferred to a local computer 5 connected to an image analyser 6, said transfer taking place via a fixed line or via radio link, for example by use of so-called bluetooth technique.
- the computer 5 is equipped with a keyboard 7 and/or means for voice communication, and a monitor 8.
- the computer can also be connected to a central computer 9 via a fixed line, Internet or a radio link.
- the central computer can be located at the company that provides the apparatus (white goods dealer or a company offering E-shopping) . It should be mentioned that the local computer does not need to be a physically separate unit but could be part of the central computer.
- the cameras take one or several pictures at different angles during the turning movement of the door in the angular area from 90° to a position where the door is closed.
- the computer 5 can automatically show pictures of the articles put in the refrigerator, shelf by shelf or the user must effect this stepping of the pictures by means of the computer keyboard 7 or by means of voice control.
- the computer should not recognize certain articles these will be shown on the monitor 8, for example marked in a differing colour or stronger illuminated.
- the user can connect the local computer 5 with the central computer 9 ans ask for the article identities.
- the central computer 9 can identify the articles their identities are transferred to the local computer 5 and recorded therein for future use, both as a picture and a denomination.
- the central computer 9 does not recognize an article put into the refrigerator 1 this article will be shown on the monitor 8 with a surrounding frame or in another way clearly marked, for example in a list of articles. This is an invitation to the user to put the article concerned in an area specifically marked or on a particular shelf 10 provided in the refrigerator. Adjacent the shelf 10 one or several mirrors 11 are provided which reproduce also the back and bottom sides of the article in the pictures taken by the cameras 3. The article is depicted by at least two cameras 3. If the article is recognized by the local computer 3 or the central computer 9 when more than one projection thereof is available the user can press the ENTER-key 7 on the keyboard and registration in the local computer 5 is completed. In case none of the computers recognizes the article the user must enter the denomination of the article by means of the keyboard 7 or by means of voice control and the denomination is then recorded in the local computer together with pictures of the article.
- the shelf 10 is made of transparent material, such as clear glass.
- transparent material such as clear glass.
- a shelf 10 of transparent material is required in a freezer, however, having shelves formed by cooling elements as well as in cabinets for groceries with shelves made from solid wood or of fibre material.
- a load sensor can be provided which is connected to the two cameras taking pictures causing them to readjust focus so that sharp pictures are obtained of the new article.
- each shelf can be provided with a load sensor.
- sensors and associated pictures of the shelf concerned can indicate if an additional article has been added or, in case of reduced weight and the image memory of the computer does not indicate any change of the number of articles or their identity, if in a package a certain quantity has been removed. If the computer can determine that any package has been disarranged the computer records that part of its content has been consumed.
- pallets or cardboard boxes or the like piled on pallets are marked by means of bar code labels.
- Each pallet position is equipped with a load sensor which upon a change (increase or decrease) of the load activates a camera, suitably situated on an opposite stand.
- the latest picture taken is stored in the computer and, accordingly, the computer can signal when the ordering point for the article concerned has been reached.
- a virtual system of coordinates is provided in the local computer.
- the position of an article in the refrigerator is known by the computer 5.
- the computer can react in any of a few different ways. If the food is packed in a transparent vessel, e.g. sliced cucumber in a jar, the computer 5 can note that the volume of the food in the jar has decreased. In case of beverages packed in a non-transparent package (e.g. milk in carton pack) the computer assumes that a certain volume has been consumed. This is shown on the monitor 8 by giving the package a different colour or by indicating in the content list the number of times the package has left the refrigerator.
- the computer 5 compares the two latest pictures with the to pictures taken immediately before.
- the computer program assumes that a certain volume of milk has been consumed at this occasion and if a shopping list is ordered from the computer, milk will be listed. If the milk package is returned within a determined time period, for example two hours can be programmed time, the computer records it as the same package.
- the computer records the milk package as a new one. Then the computer records a new "best-before-date" . It happens, of course, that a package is removed from the cabinet and then returned unopened. If the package is placed fairly on its initial place within the programmed "approved" out-of-refrigerator time nothing happens. However, if returned to a different place the package is marked on the monitor 8 or in the list in a differing colour. This means that the user has to confirm that it is the same package that previously has been taken from the refrigerator. In opposite case the computer will record it as a new package of the same article and give it a new " best-bef ore-date" .
- the virtual system of coordinates of the computer 5 is helpful in keeping a check on specific articles, in particular those which are packed.
- the milk package referred to above is returned to the same position from which is was taken no problem occurs.
- a certain tolerance value can be programmed for the case that the package has been slightly displaced horizontally. Should the package be put into the refrigerator on a different shelf as compared to the shelf from which it was taken the computer notes that it is an opened package and records it together with the oldest "best-before-date" noted for milk packages in the refrigerator.
- the system of coordinates will help. If the older package remains unmoved or if it has been displaced further into the refrigerator it will be displayed on the monitor in a differing colour. Based on this information the user can rearrange the articles or he can take out the package with the innermost position next time this kind of article is to be used.
- Fig. 4 shall illustrate how hidden articles, preferably packages, in a refrigerator are identified by the apparatus.
- the shelves of the refrigerator are essentially transparent, in practice meaning shelves made of glass or in bar shape.
- suitably placed cameras 3 can take pictures of the undersides/bottom surfaces of the packages A,B,C,D,E,F. Due to the fact that the position of the camera 3 which takes the pictures is known, the shelf with the package concerned will be identified. Hereby, the bottom pictures are paired together with the correct shelf overviews.
- the virtual system of coordinates serves to give orientation on where on the shelf the article is placed. By the aid thereof the apparatus then determines which package underside belongs to the unknown article.
- Fig. 4a shows schematically a refrigerator 1 with open door 2. Adjacent to its upper edge and close to its locking side a camera 3 is provided. During the closing phase of the door 2 the camera takes a picture showing the upper part of Fig. 4b.
- a camera 3' also disposed in the door 2 vertically below the camera 3, takes a picture.
- This picture is converted in the computer 5 into a orthogonal projection. As shown in the lower part of Fig. 4b the converted picture corresponds well with the picture of the upper part.
- a picture is obtained of the bottom side of the package designated E which is hidden in the upper picture of Fig. 4b. If the bottom picture of the package E should be characteristic or if it can be recognized from the preceding opening the computer 5 or the central computer 9 can present a picture of the package/the article E as a whole. In case not an indication on the monitor 8 tells that on the shelf 4 there is an article which has to be placed on the shelf 10 in order to be registered in the memory of the computer 5. In the situation shown in fig. 4 it is, of course, an advantage if a mirror 11 is placed behind the shelf 4. Thereby a reflected image can be obtained of one vertical side of the package E.
- This picture is turned right in the image analyser 6 and used together with the picture taken by the camera 3 'of the bottom side of the package E for the purpose of finding, for instance in the database of the central computer 9, the remaining sides of the package. Then, on the monitor 8 a picture can be displayed according to Fig. 4c or Fig. 4d.
- the presentation of the content can follow the real arrangement in the refrigerator but it can also show groups of articles according to the date they were first identified or according to types of articles, e.g. vegetables, meat, beverage, etc. In the later case, by marking in the picture, information can be given about purchase time and last consumption date.
- a medicine compartment is contained in a refrigerator or if a special medicine cabinet is provided it can be supervised by the apparatus. Then, by means of the computer clock, it is possible to control the display of packages of medicines which are to be taken at a certain time during the day so that they are marked in a differing colour. Moreover, the number of tablets to be administrated at each occasion can be shown above the reproduction of the respective package on the monitor. This method can be used to control that the medication is followed and, if not, to give a suitable alarm. In the cases discussed above the articles can of course also be presented as lists.
- the apparatus can be used in connection with a plurality of similar methods as would be apparent to the man skilled in the art.
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