EP1240565A2 - Systeme et procede de logistique - Google Patents

Systeme et procede de logistique

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EP1240565A2
EP1240565A2 EP00910097A EP00910097A EP1240565A2 EP 1240565 A2 EP1240565 A2 EP 1240565A2 EP 00910097 A EP00910097 A EP 00910097A EP 00910097 A EP00910097 A EP 00910097A EP 1240565 A2 EP1240565 A2 EP 1240565A2
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manifest
central database
delivery
transport
logistics
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Joseph D. Smith
Austin L. Higgs
Thien K. Nguyen
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Elite Logistics Services Inc
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Elite Logistics Services Inc
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Priority claimed from US09/396,287 external-priority patent/US6879962B1/en
Application filed by Elite Logistics Services Inc filed Critical Elite Logistics Services Inc
Publication of EP1240565A2 publication Critical patent/EP1240565A2/fr
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; 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
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

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  • transport location intelligence is preferably automatically stored in the central database.
  • an operator may manually select a transport listed in the logistics computer programming and automatically determine a most economical route for delivering the manifested materials using the selected transport.
  • the computer logistics programming automatically selects the storage place on the transport although the selection can be changed.
  • FIG. 1 is a pictorial diagram for a monitoring device that may be used with the
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram representative of numerous delivery locations
  • monitoring device 10 may be programmed to control power itself as discussed subsequently so as to further reduce power usage.
  • monitoring unit 10 upon air bag deployment, monitoring unit 10
  • GPS 56 communicates with microcontroller/CPU 50
  • GPS 56 If a GPS signal is not obtained within a certain time period, or if the GPS
  • a typical time period might be about three seconds but could vary depending on the type of GPS or as desired.
  • a flag may be set that determines whether or not to save the location data and may typically be set in response to a signal from system 100.
  • the location data may be logged if desired into memory
  • External computer 38 may be used via computer port 60 to aid in set up or to change programming if desired. Once initialization is successfully accomplished, a flag is set to the effect the pager has been
  • all the messages are preferably
  • system 100 might send a message that has
  • microcontroller 50 would contact pager port 52 and activate the appropriate output.
  • System 100 would have the
  • system 100 is presented in two different ways.
  • each monitoring unit 10 is stored. For instance, for each particular monitoring unit 10,
  • the messages may be saved for as long as the client desires to keep track of
  • client 108 contacts system 106 to request information, in response to a message from system 100,
  • server 104 may then wish to know the whereabouts of each vehicle. This request may be received by network or Internet connection 110 of server 104. Server 104 contacts database 106, perhaps using an Internet connection or other connection, and database 106 places the message on a table of outgoing messages. In a
  • the client has
  • respective communication means 122, 124, and 126 Typical examples might include offshore oil platforms that receive cargo, ships carrying cargo, supply ports and so forth. Communication may be derived with different systems such as through packet radio
  • communications will be received by a system such as system 100 and transferred to a central database such as database 202 or database 106 as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 and discussed hereinbefore.
  • a central database such as database 202 or database 106 as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 and discussed hereinbefore.
  • Communication line are normally land based, may be preferably be Internet connections.
  • the zoom or scale for the map may be changed.
  • the current zoom of the map is displayed at the top as shown at 232 on FIG. 9.
  • a ruler function allows calculation of the distance between two points on the map.
  • Zoom layering at 244 allows the operator to enter a range at which a selected layer becomes visible.
  • the layers may be made to be editable so that changes can be made as indicated at 240.
  • a layer can be made selectable for displaying the information thereon as indicated at 242.
  • Label control 246 allows for various label
  • Typical transport status information as indicated at 284 may include such
  • Communication screen 288 is used to display and/or change the communication
  • Capacity screen 314 is the transport capacity screen that displays all of the storage
  • FIG. 9 An example of a manifest list is provided in FIG. 9.
  • a type document block identifies the type of manifest being entered.
  • a status block identifies the status of the manifest.
  • a transport block allows the operator to assign transport if desired. This can be done
  • An alternate location can be selected from a list of available cargo spaces as
  • routine cargo for a specific location as indicated at 362, a routine cargo window with
  • a hazardous material is identified as N.O.S., then the constituents for that material should be listed for emergency response.
  • a HAZMAT ID number is listed for hazardous materials. If a hazardous material has an assigned UN/N A number, then it is entered. An emergency guide number is entered from the Emergency Response
  • Selecting transport 388 brings up a form with numerous blocks of information
  • Vendels are at 396 for each vendor.
  • Such information would include a system generated vendor I.D. number that is not subject to edit. The name of the vendor company is entered.
  • a vendor is entered.
  • the logistics computer program of the present invention is designed to automatically select the best suited transport and route to support the requirements for delivery. The user must identify the
  • a transport may be assigned to the route whereupon the system automatically calculates the route cost and other data for the user.
  • a password is necessary as indicated at 470.
  • a telephone number for the OracleTM server is entered at 472.
  • the system checks for a LAN network and if one is found, it will operate using the LAN as indicated at 474. If no LAN is detected or if the LAN is or becomes inoperative, then the system will make a RAS connection and update using the RAS connection.
  • a location ID and name are preferably
  • the system must be configured for this operation as indicated at 486.
  • the packet radio selection is made for a configuration as indicated at 488, the system will
  • the cargo container would have material listed for each user that would be available only to that user and
  • a person who is shipping material in a cargo container can check on the position of his cargo and check into the details of what is packed in that container as pertains to that person. Another person sharing the same container could check what is listed for
  • the invention may be used in many formats for tracking and monitoring as

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé logistique permettant une programmation informatique de la logistique servant à commander un ensemble de moyens de transport (252) pour l'approvisionnement d'un ensemble de points de livraison (248) depuis une ou plusieurs bases (226, 254). Chacune des bases (226, 254) et chacun des points de livraison (248) sont reliés à une base de données centrale (202), de préférence placée sur un serveur internet et contenant des informations logistiques mises à jour. La base de données centrale (202) est de préférence mise à jour automatiquement à intervalles choisis pour ce qui est de la situation géographique du moyen de transport, la destination, le niveau de carburant, la vitesse, et le cap (286). Les manifestes (326) sont produits sur le lieu respectif de la livraison (248) ou depuis une base associée (226, 254) et ils sont stockés dans la base de données centrale (202). Les informations transmises concernant chaque moyen de transport telles que la capacité de charge, le niveau de carburant, les renseignements relatifs à la situation géographique (284) ainsi que les informations stockées dans la base de données centrale (202) et les informations qui concernent les matériaux (350), l'état du manifeste (348) et d'autres facteurs ainsi que les itinéraires de distribution potentiellement moins coûteux suivis par des moyens de transport performants (424) peuvent être automatiquement fournies à un opérateur à sa demande (432). La programmation informatique permet d'attribuer à chaque manifeste un état (348) tel que : en circulation, exposé, imprimé, chargé, déchargé et annulé (354).
EP00910097A 1999-02-09 2000-02-07 Systeme et procede de logistique Withdrawn EP1240565A2 (fr)

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US396287 1982-07-14
US11937899P 1999-02-09 1999-02-09
US119378P 1999-02-09
US12565899P 1999-03-22 1999-03-22
US125658P 1999-03-22
US09/396,287 US6879962B1 (en) 1998-05-24 1999-09-15 Logistics system and method
PCT/US2000/003125 WO2000048054A2 (fr) 1999-02-09 2000-02-07 Systeme et procede de logistique

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