ES1248162U - Container (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Container comprising a container (1) with at least one side (3), characterized in that it comprises at least one indication (4, 4') of an identification number on one side (3), arranging the indication (4, 4') of a short-range radio tag (5) and a machine-readable code (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Container

TECHNICAL SECTOR

This application refers to a container that assists storage, domestic or office, or of any entity or company that allows and facilitates the monitoring of its content. In this way you can simplify the tasks of moving, changing the closet or storing the office documentation. In addition, it is easier to do inventories and know the exact location of our belongings, without having to go through the warehouses or closets.

It is applicable in the field of domestic and office packaging, or in any sector where stock or documentation is stored.

STATE OF THE ART

When storing household or office material in packaging, or for any type of entity or company, it is common to introduce a series of elements into each container and label the content on the outside. The labeling is done on the most accessible surface, which usually corresponds to the upper face of the container (generally the lid).

However, this system offers four main problems:

- It is impossible to know where a specific item is without examining all the boxes.

- Labeling takes time and must be done on several sides to be effective.

- It is necessary to access the box to see its contents, so it is necessary to go through the storage spaces, move boxes ...

- Handling boxes can produce health risks, due to the presence of dust and pathogens, movement of weights.

allow these problems to be solved.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a container according to the first claim. Its different variants solve the problems outlined.

The invention makes it possible to connect the containers with an application to find out and know the content of each of them, allowing a search to be carried out without the need to access all the containers. It allows an application on an electronic device to track through technologies such as "Bidi", commonly known as QR codes.

To do this, when the user enters their belongings, scans the code or simply brings the smartphone or device closer to the box, and records all the pertinent information about the box. Registration can be done by text, by photos, by voice messages (which can be translated into text ...). Information on stored items can be shared by multiple people, and can, for example, be sent electronically as a delivery note.

Thus, the container comprises a container, generally with a lid, and at least one side. On that side, optionally on more than one, an indication of a container identification number is provided. This indication has a short-range radio tag (RFID, NFC ...) and a machine-readable code. This label and this machine-readable code are what the electronic device will capture for use with the application. The readable code will preferably have a size and simplicity that allows it to be read from a distance, without the need to climb a ladder if it is up high.

When markings are placed on more than one side, they can be opposite or contiguous sides. In this second case it is easier to place the container in several different positions.

or what the user needs is to find out what he does not know, use the name or any information he remembers in the application ( app ). This will provide you with all the details about its location, the box it is in, and other details of interest. If the application is configured for voice recognition, it will be possible to dictate the content to the application and also consult it by voice.

Preferably, the cap comprises a cap indication with the same characteristics. The identification number of the cap may or may not be the same as that of the container.

To avoid having to arrange batteries in each container, it is preferred that the radio tags are passive. That is, the necessary energy has to be emitted by the mobile device reader.

The container can be a moving box, a jewelry box, a trunk, a filing cabinet ... or any type of home or office packaging. The container must be considered to be any type of object that can store these objects, also including a shelf (usually only one identification number per shelf.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Perspective view of a first embodiment.

Figure 2: Front view of a second example with the electronic reading device.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

of the invention, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The figure shows an embodiment of the container, formed by a container (1) with a lid (2), and comprising at least one side (3) or side. The shape of the container (1) is generally prismatic, with a rectangular base, as it is the most efficient solution for storage.

On at least one side (3) there is a box indication (4) comprising a short-range radio label (5), of the contactless type, and preferably without power, that is, passive. The cash register indication (4) also has a machine-readable code (6), such as a barcode, a QR code, etc. Both the radio label (5) and the code (6) will indicate an identification number of the container (1). This number can be shown in the cash register (4), in a character string so that it can be entered manually or recognized by sight.

If the container (1) is rectangular, it is preferred to put box markings (4) on at least two contiguous sides (3) (figure 1).

Ideally the lid (2) comprises a lid indication (4 ') similar to that of the associated container (1). However, it is possible that the cover indication (4 ') has a different identification number. In this case, the application associates the lid (2) with the container (1) and it is possible to recognize the content regardless of which indication (4,4 ') is read.

The user of the container will have an application, on his mobile or on another electronic device (7) with a code reader (8), such as a camera, and a receiver (9) compatible with the radio tag (5).

The operation of the container begins with the reading of the identification number by bringing the electronic device (7) closer to the indication (4,4 ') or using the code reader (8). To do this, the user must open the application. The user is indicating the elements that he enters in the recpene. an cac n can be accessed by ex o, by voice, by oos or by any other way. By placing the cover (2), you indicate in the application that you have finished saving the items. From that moment on, it is possible to know the content of each container without removing it, and find in which container each element has been placed. It is also possible to save a photo of the container (1) in the application, so that it is easy to recognize from the outside if it has a special design or a visible mark has been made.

The application allows you to name each container (1), so that it is easy to group the elements: "kitchen", "girls room", "Accounts 2016" ...

The container (1) and lid (2) assembly can have handles, latches with or without a lock, etc.

Claims (1)

1- Container comprising a container (1) with at least one side (3), characterized in that it comprises at least one indication (4,4 ') of an identification number on one side (3), providing the indication (4 , 4 ') of a short-range radio tag (5) and a machine-readable code (6). 2- Container, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a lid (2) that carries a lid indication (4 ') with a short-range radio label (5) and a machine-readable code (6). 3- Container, according to claim 2, characterized in that the identification number of the lid indication (4 ') is the same as that of the box label (4) of the container (1). 4- Container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the radio tag (5) is passive. 5- Container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (1) has a rectangular plan and comprises box indications (4) on at least two contiguous sides (3).