DE102004038512A1 - Lamps and/or lights monitoring method for industrial application, involves selecting data from memory, and conveying data to computer, while inserting ID-chip and reading data by manufacturer and user, where data is evaluated in computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The The invention relates to a method for identification and wireless remote monitoring of devices, Installations and plant components, in particular of lamps and luminaires in industrial and commercial application and related RFID chip. The state of the art is that the control of lights and bulbs manually today (eg by persons) or by a wired check takes place. Object of the present invention is to provide a method for identification and wireless remote monitoring of devices especially lamps and lights and an associated ID chip for attachment or insertion on the devices / lamps and lights etc. to provide, which is inexpensive, fast and reliable while the entire life of the lamp / the lamp monitors. An essential feature of the method according to the invention is that lamps and lights are provided with an ID chip, which at least includes a data memory and at least one antenna, and that in the data store all for the Identification and monitoring required Data are written and that at least temporarily during the Operation data are read from the memory of an ID chip and a central data processing are transmitted wirelessly, in which the data will be evaluated.

Description

The invention relates to a method for the identification and wireless remote monitoring of equipment and plant components, in particular of lamps and luminaires in industrial and commercial application and an associated RFID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) for connection or attachment according to the preambles of the independent claims. The invention should not be limited to such lamps and lights, as other applications in the industry, for example, for equipment, machinery, media flows, etc. should be covered by the invention. In the following, however, only reference to lamps u. Luminaires in the field of industry taken, which with any RFID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) as a data carrier, hereinafter also referred to as ID chip, transponder, RFID memory module or RFID chip are provided, but this is not intended to be limiting for the present invention. In particular, the location and the way of attaching the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) be arbitrary.

was standing The technique is that the control of lights and bulbs manual (e.g., by persons) or through a wired verification. With conventional Transmitters and antennas can today individual objects that z. B. positioned on a treadmill and equipped with a transponder are to be identified. An identification at high temperatures with secure data transmission at greater distances However, today's transponders and readers do not Fulfills.

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for the identification and wireless remote monitoring of devices, in particular lamps and luminaires, and an associated ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) for attachment or introduction to the devices / lamps u. To provide lights, etc., which cost-effective, fast and reliable throughout the life of the lamp / the lamp monitors. From the beginning to the end of the service life and / or in the event of a fault, the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) and provide important information for warranty, manufacturing, warehousing or recycling.

An essential feature of the method according to the invention is that lamps and luminaires with an ID chip ( 1 Sketch 1), which includes at least one data memory and at least one antenna, and that in the data memory all data required for identification and monitoring are written, and that at least temporarily during operation, data from the memory of an ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) are read and transmitted wirelessly to a central data processing, in which the data are evaluated.

By using electronic ID chips ( 1 , Sketch 1) in the form of integrated network-bound transponders or network-independent RF-ID chips and the use of additional software within a central data network (IT network = information and telecommunications network), the monitoring of particular lamps u. Luminaires are significantly simplified, improved and made safer, resulting in significant cost and time savings while increasing safety and reducing downtime.

• 1. Ablösung der heute üblichen, zeitaufwendigen Manuellen Sichtprüfung
• 2. Sicherheit im Datentransfer durch RF-ID-Chips
• 3. Schnelle und sichere kontaktlose Identifikation von mehreren RFID-Chips und Verarbeitung im IT-Netz.
• 4. Elektronische Kontrolle über Quittung, Plausibilitätskontrolle und Zeitstempelfunktion.
• 5. Offenes Systems für weltweiten Einsatz;
• 6. Stand der Technik für Einzelidentifikation mittels Transponder im Serienablauf ist bereits voll funktionsfähig
• 7. Massenidentifizierung mit Antennen
• 8. Zusätzliche Nutzung für automatisierte Lagerhaltung, Qualitäts- und Garantie-Management, Sortierung und automatisiertes Recycling.
• 9. Bei dem zu erwartenden weiteren Preisverfall der Halbleiter und die durch neue Prozesse zu erwartende Reduzierung der Halbeiterstärke auf ca. 40–50 my m, ist eine Herstellung von elektronischen ID-Chips und Halbleitern als Wegwerfprodukt für den Lampen u. Leuchteneinsatz möglich.
• 10. Das ID-Chip System ermöglicht den Aufbau von Modulen für die automatische Ausfallerkennung und/oder automatische Ersatzbereitstellung.

Advantages of the method with ID chips are in particular.

• 1. Replacement of today's usual, time-consuming manual visual inspection
• 2. Security in data transfer through RF-ID chips
• 3. Fast and secure contactless identification of multiple RFID chips and processing in the IT network.
• 4. Electronic control over receipt, plausibility check and timestamp function.
• 5. Open system for worldwide use;
• 6. State of the art for individual identification by means of transponder in the series sequence is already fully functional
• 7. Mass identification with antennas
• 8. Additional use for automated warehousing, quality and warranty management, sorting and automated recycling.
• 9. Given the expected further decline in the price of semiconductors and the anticipated reduction of the semiconductor strength to about 40-50 my by new processes, the production of electronic ID chips and semiconductors as a disposable product for the lamps and the like is a challenge. Luminaire insert possible.
• 10. The ID-Chip system allows the construction of modules for automatic failure detection and / or automatic replacement deployment.

lamps and / or lighting should be so during supervised by their company so that the right function can be understood, whereby also operating hours place data as well as those in the ID chip the Lamp / lights written information data wirelessly via radio transmission (z. B. over RFID and GSM, UMTS) to the monitoring computer the central data network (IT network) are transmitted.

Thus, every single lamp / light in the It is necessary to assess, in terms of the relevant manufacturer and operating data, the function and possibly the location, and the operating hours, whether an exchange or further verification must be initiated. At least, however, groups of lamps / lights of, for example, 10 pieces each are monitored with regard to the function, in which case these ID chips are monitored in groups.

The purchaser thus brings his lamp / light to a central location, in which the corresponding provided with information data ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) is attached to the respective lamps / lights. This information data includes the manufacturer data (eg type, power, version, average life) as well as the operating data (eg day of storage, ID number, installation location) and can provide further information regarding the use, function, or later recycling of the lamps / lights or further information.

In another embodiment of the invention, however, it is provided that the manufacturer himself already has the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) on or in the lamp / lamp attaches, so that the user uses the lamp / lamp directly and the data are automatically exchanged at the first send contact with the system. The attachment of the ID chip (described by the manufacturer with data) 1 , Sketch 1) Can also be done by the purchaser or by another body.

The Coll usual optical function test by means of Employee is over by one contactless radio transmission (RFID) driven, integrated circuit on / in the electronic ID chip replaced.

The The invention is based inter alia on a combination of at least a simple and inexpensive RFID memory module with commercially available integrated circuits which are sufficiently temperature resistant by means of special material selection to be integrated into bulbs and lights.

The additionally increased range increases the Application benefits of this product in areal application in eg industrial plants.

Of the Use of a radio remote transmission system (Remote ID module, X5) which the infrastructure of telecommunications useful, added the RFID system with the remote monitoring function.

Of the Data exchange can be constant done on a regular schedule intervals clocked or localized, so only one or Switch off the lamps / lights.

The Read range and mass acquisition for the RFID memory modules is different. For the mass acquisition (about 200 pieces) the RF-ID chips with big ones Antenna is provided in a preferred system, a distance of more than 10 meters. Due to the multiplication of the antennas, even large areas can be monitored.

Of the ID chip is preferably inserted in the socket area of a lamp. at Luminaires are the preferred attachment in terminal cavity of the connecting cable. The ID chip can also be used, for example, with the lamps / lights Gluing, gluing, laminating, attaching, pouring, pressing in, Insert, Screw etc. are connected.

The Lamp / Lamp (X1) Sends e.g. when turned ON or OFF, an ID signal (X2) to an antenna (X3). The signal may be as described above Information contained and / or an identification code. The Antenna (X3) forwards the signal to the receiver (X4), which is preparing the data on them wired (IT or local network) or by radio (RFID or GSM or UMTS ect.) to the data receiver (X5 / X6). The monitoring computer (X6) can also be part of a central data network (IT network) within which the data is transmitted become.

Has been no ID or error messages sent to the monitoring computer (X6), This evaluates the information and reacts to his program according to e.g. with a message or automatic shutdown or replacement of the affected object.

Of the Subject of the present invention does not arise only from the subject matter of the individual claims, but also from the combination the individual claims among themselves.

All in the documents, including summary, disclosed details and characteristics in particular The spatial training shown in the drawings are as claimed essential to the invention, and they individually or in combination across from the prior art are new.

in the The following is the invention with reference to several embodiments illustrative drawings closer explained. Here are more from the drawings and their description Essential to the invention features and advantages of the invention.

It demonstrate:

Explanations Sketch 1:

• ( 1 / 1a ) = Standard incandescent lamp with factory-installed RFID chip
• ( 1 / 1b ) = High-pressure discharge lamp with factory-installed RFID chip
• ( 1 / 2 ) = Standard incandescent lamp with subsequently mounted RFID chip
• ( 2 / 1 ) = Lamp (example) with factory-installed RFID chip
• ( 2 / 2 ) = Luminaire (example) with retrofitted RFID chip

Explanations Sketch 2 Scheme.

• (X1) = light with on and mounted RFID chip
• (X2) = Basic visualized representation of the RFID chip emitted signal waves
• (X3) = a receiving antenna for receiving the signal sent by the RFID chip signal waves
• (X4) = Basic representation of a receiver for processing and Forwarding of the signal waves received by the antenna
• (X5) = receptions for receiving radio signals also globally (RFID, GPS, UTMS etc)
• (X6) = data processing device for the evaluation of the receiver received signals.
• (X7) = monitor for displaying the data evaluated by the data processing device signals
• (X8) = operation unit e.g. Keyboard for data processing device

Explanation sketch 3

• ( 1a ) = Schematic representation of an ID chip in the lamp / lighting circuit
• ( 1b ) = Schematic diagram of an ID chip independent of the lamp / lighting circuit

Claims (22)

Method for the wireless remote monitoring of lamps and / or luminaires between a sender (X1) or a receiving station (X4) and a receiver (X5), characterized in that the lamp and / or lamp with an electronic ID chip ( 1 Sketch 1), which contains at least one data memory and one antenna, and that all data required for monitoring and / or operation are written into the data memory, and that at least temporarily during operation after the on or insertion of the ID. Chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) and reading the data from the manufacturer or user, data are read from the memory and a central data processing (X6) are transmitted wirelessly, in which the data are evaluated. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that that the data is between sender (X1) and centralized data processing (X6) be replaced directionally and / or bidirectionally. Method according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized that data over operating conditions u. Operating time of sender (X1) are transmitted. Method according to claim 3, characterized that the data is about Sender (X1) Fabrication data and / or material data and / or Contains type data and / or location and / or operating data. Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized that the data is at least partially encrypted and / or unencrypted in the Memory are enrolled or encrypted there. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that first the data is written in the ID chip, and then the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) is placed on or in the lamps and / or lights. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that first the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) is placed in or on the lamp and / or lamp, and then the data is written to the ID chip. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the on or introduction of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) and / or the reading of the data in the memory by the user is performed. A method according to claim 1 to 7, characterized in that the on or insertion of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) and / or the reading of the data in the memory by the manufacturer of the lamp and / or light in the production and / or done afterwards. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the on or introduction of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) and / or the reading of the data in the memory by the dealer is performed. Method according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized that the reading out of the data from the memory by an acceptance point automated he follows. Method according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the reading of the data from the memory automatically by a central or decentralized data processing station (X6) takes place. Method according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the with the ID chip ( 1 Sketch 1) provided lamps and / or lights are automatically sorted in a sorting system by means of the data read from the ID chip Method according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the data in the data memory of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) repeatedly erased and new data can be written, so the data memory is a volatile, erasable and rewritable memory. ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) 5 ) comprises at least one electronic circuit in chip form, each having at least one data memory for storing the data and at least one antenna for the data and / or energy transport from / to the central data processing station (X6). ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) according to claim 15, characterized in that the electronic module (5) optionally has a (rechargeable) battery for power supply. ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) according to one of claims 15 to 16, characterized in that the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) is actively operated as a data transmitter and receiver or merely as a data transmitter. ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that at least parts of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) after the end of the life of the lamps / lights / etc. reusable and / or the memory of the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) is rewritable. ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) according to any one of claims 15 to 18, characterized in that it extends the transmission and reception range up to 100 m, typically 5-30 m. ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) according to one of claims 15 to 19, characterized in that the ID chip ( 1 , Sketch 1) as a ceramic and / or plastic housing is present in which the chip is embedded protected. ID chip ( 1 . 1a . 1b ) according to one of claims 15 to 20, characterized in that the ID chip ( 1 . 1a . 1b ) has at least one electrical connection which is used for charging the internal battery and / or signal forwarding such as voltage ON and / or voltage OFF. ID chip ( 1 . 1a . 1b ) according to one of claims 15 to 21, characterized in that the ID chip ( 1 . 1a . 1b ) Is integrated into a lamp or luminaire circuit or is excited independently of the line by the electrical and / or magnetic field of the lamp or luminaire (Diagram 3).