EP2069596A2 - Dispositif de localisation d'un dispositif de sécurité pour des marchandises transportables - Google Patents

Dispositif de localisation d'un dispositif de sécurité pour des marchandises transportables

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EP2069596A2
EP2069596A2 EP07820383A EP07820383A EP2069596A2 EP 2069596 A2 EP2069596 A2 EP 2069596A2 EP 07820383 A EP07820383 A EP 07820383A EP 07820383 A EP07820383 A EP 07820383A EP 2069596 A2 EP2069596 A2 EP 2069596A2
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memory element
transponder
security
radio communication
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Robert Becker
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Siemens AG
Siemens Corp
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Siemens AG
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0017—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/20—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass
    • G07C9/28—Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2405—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used
    • G08B13/2414—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used using inductive tags
    • G08B13/2417—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting characterised by the tag technology used using inductive tags having a radio frequency identification chip
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2451—Specific applications combined with EAS
    • G08B13/2462—Asset location systems combined with EAS
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00—Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02—Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/0202—Child monitoring systems using a transmitter-receiver system carried by the parent and the child
    • G08B21/0269—System arrangements wherein the object is to detect the exact location of child or item using a navigation satellite system, e.g. GPS
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/03—Forms or constructions of security seals
    • G09F3/0305—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used
    • G09F3/0329—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having electronic sealing means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/03—Forms or constructions of security seals
    • G09F3/0305—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used
    • G09F3/0329—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having electronic sealing means
    • G09F3/0335—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having electronic sealing means using RFID tags
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B2047/0048—Circuits, feeding, monitoring
    • E05B2047/0067—Monitoring

Definitions

  • loaded transport containers are provided with simple disposable seals and sealed.
  • these seals are provided with a unique number and a bar code representing the unique number. The number will also be recorded on transport accompanying documents.
  • the seals are checked for integrity and the unique numbers located there are compared with the transport accompanying documents.
  • Such controls require the intervention of authorized personnel, which significantly delays the entry or exit from warehouses or logistics centers. Further disadvantages are susceptibility to errors and costs associated with personnel deployment.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for locating a securing device for transportable goods, which allows efficient locations of the securing device.
  • a position detection unit for satellite-based position determination is provided.
  • the location device has a radio communication unit for transmitting the status information to a higher-level monitoring device.
  • the securing device has an annular carrier which can be closed by means of a closure and is connected to the nonvolatile storage element.
  • the transponder of the security device is connected to a storage element in which the status information is stored.
  • the shutter has a reed contact, which is coupled to the memory element for changing the status information when opening and / or closing the reed contact.
  • a device for locating a securing device for transportable goods and a securing device a device for locating a securing device for transportable goods and a securing device.
  • the safety device shown in the figure comprises an annular carrier 1, a non-volatile memory element 31 connected thereto, an RFID transponder 32 (Radio Frequency Identification) and a shutter 2.
  • the locating device 5 comprises an RFID reader 51 for reading out at least one status information stored in the memory element 31 of the safety device, which can be coupled to the RFID transponder 32 of the safety device on the basis of an identifier of the safety device.
  • a GPS positioning unit 52 Global Positioning System
  • GALILEO position detection unit can also be used.
  • a GPRS communication unit 53 (GSM Packet Radio Services) of the location device 5 is used to transmit the status information to a higher-level monitoring device (not shown).
  • the locating device 5 has a control unit 54 for selecting an operating mode of the locating device 5.
  • the position detection unit 52 and the radio communication unit 53 are deactivated in a first operating mode of the location device 5.
  • a second operation mode selected upon receipt of a transponder signal of the security device by the control unit 54, the position detection unit 52 and the wireless communication unit 53 are activated.
  • a power supply of the RFID reader 51, the position detection unit 52 and / or the radio communication unit 53 is switched off in a respectively deactivated state.
  • a vibration sensor may additionally be provided in order to activate these components at least in the case of a conspicuous movement of the location device 5.
  • the locating device 5 may include a storage unit for collecting and storing status information of the security device for later shipment to the higher-level monitoring device.
  • the storage unit may also store information for relaying status information of the security device to selectable destinations.
  • the locating device 5 preferably has a housing according to protection class IP 65 as well as attachment possibilities to transportable goods or to the securing device.
  • the housing can be provided with sabotage protection.
  • the transponder 32 of the security device is connected to the memory element 31 for reading out or changing at least one status information stored in the memory element 31.
  • memory element 31 and transponder 32 are embedded in the carrier 1.
  • the shutter 2 serves to close the carrier 1 and comprises an electrical and / or magnetic contact 21, which is coupled to the memory element 31 for changing the status information when opening and / or closing the contact 21.
  • the coupling can be effected for example via an electrical circuit which is connected to the contact 21 and the storage element 31. For reasons of clarity, such a circuit is not explicitly shown in the figure.
  • the contact 21 is designed as a reed contact and is driven by a built-in closure 2 magnet 22, whereby the contact 21 opens or closes and the stored in the memory element 31 status information is changed.
  • a reed contact another electrical and / or mechanical contact could also be used. the one with comparable functionality as a reed contact.
  • the contact 21 is coupled to an electrical conductor embedded essentially completely in the carrier 1, by means of which an opening of the contact 21 is realized or imitated in the event of abusive severing of the carrier 1.
  • an access control element (not further shown in the figure) is provided in the RFID tag 3.
  • This access control element compensates for a user ID including a password entered via a keyboard 42 of an operator terminal 4 against an access control list stored in the memory element 31.
  • an identification number of the RFID transponder 32 of the security device and a current action profile are transferred via a central server as a function of a transport request detected by means of an operator terminal 4 and transmitted to the location device 5.
  • An action profile controls whether and how monitoring of a security device should take place.
  • the RFID reader 51 of the locating device 5 is activated or remains in a sleep mode for energy saving.
  • the locating device 5 without supervision a security device can be used by activating a special action profile for locating the transport container.
  • the locating device 5 is assigned a corresponding action profile and the sleep mode is activated.
  • the locating device 5 can be activated either at certain time intervals by an action profile or time-independently by a vibration sensor.
  • a status of the location device 5 can be queried by means of remote inquiry and the location device 5 can be located.
  • the locating device 5 can be activated immediately or activated only when leaving an operating area. Depending on the action profile, monitoring is terminated either when entering a company premises or when an authorized opening of the security device occurs.
  • a corresponding message is transmitted from the RFID transponder 32 of the security device to the RFID reader 51 of the location device 5.
  • the message may also include information about the location and time of the change as well as further information about the transmission of the message to a central server.
  • the message is forwarded by means of the GPRS communication unit to a connection specified by an action profile.
  • a message about a manipulation is sent to a reporting center with details about the location and time. If a security device is attached with an invalid identifier corresponding to an activated action profile, a message is also sent to the message center.
  • information about the transport container of fundamental importance can also be transmitted to the reporting center, such as movement and current location of the transport container. Conversely, this information can also be requested by the registration center 5 from the location device 5.
  • the security device shown in the figure may also have a unique serial number of a manufacturer of security devices and a unique inventory number of a customer or user.
  • the respective numbers can either be imprinted or embossed.
  • the status information may be 0 for
  • OPEN 1 for CLOSED
  • 2 for AUTHORIZED OPEN
  • 3 for AUTHORIZED CLOSED accept.
  • the values 0 and 1 are automatically set by closing or opening the shutter 2, while the values 2 and 3 are set by a user intervention on the operating terminal 4.
  • an authorization information can be stored in the memory element 31 with information about the location, date and name of an authorized person or an authorized device.
  • information about an estimated remaining battery life of the battery backup device can be stored in memory element 31, which supplies, for example, safety-relevant components such as memory element 31 and transponder 32.
  • the carrier 1 is made of sturdy plastic for receiving and protecting the RFID tag 3.
  • the closure 2 comprising the reed switch 21 and the magnet 22 is preferably integrally integrated in the carrier 1.
  • the closure 2 should be provided with a mechanical security.
  • the securing device shown in the figure is used to identify a sealed and loaded transport container.
  • an information corresponding to the state CLOSED is written into the storage element 31 of the RFID tag 3 by means of the reed contact 21 and the magnet 22.
  • the status information is set to the value 1 for CLOSED.
  • the date of the status change is recorded.
  • the value 3 (AUTHORIZED CLOSED) is written into the memory element 31 as status information by means of the operating terminal 4 after successful authorization.
  • the location, date and time, name of the authorized person or identification of the authorized device are also recorded in the RFID tag 3. This information is displayed in parallel on a display unit 41 of the operator terminal 4.
  • the manufacturer's serial number and the status information of the security device are automatically read out and checked via the RFID tag 3 by means of a stationary operator terminal 4 or reading device.
  • the manufacturer serial number is compared with a manufacturer serial number stored in the system. For example, if there is a match and a proper status corresponding to value 3 for AUTHORIZED CLOSED, an exit may be made. A corresponding departure alert is for this purpose kept in the system and transmitted as advance information to a control system at a destination.
  • a loaded transport container without safety device or safety device but without the status AUTHORIZED CLOSED or AUTHORIZED OPEN is detected during an exit from a warehouse or logistics center, then the exit can be denied or an immediate re-entry can be ordered. In this way it can be ensured by means of a safety device according to the invention that no loaded transport container is a Lo logistics center or warehouse without safety device with permissible status information leaves.
  • the manufacturer's serial number of the security device and the status information can also be detected and checked when entering a logistics center or warehouse by means of a stationary operator terminal 4 or reading device. If the result of the check is positive, entry can be made. In the logistics system, a corresponding entry event must be logged for this purpose.
  • a loaded transport container without securing device or with security device but inadmissible status information is to be stored in a logistics center or warehouse, a restricted entry is initially granted. In a special security zone, the facts about the improper security device can then be checked by a security officer. In this way it can be ensured that no loaded transport container is introduced into a logistics center or warehouse without a proper securing device.
  • an additional monitoring circuit can be provided for the safety device.
  • the monitoring current circle is interrupted in a regular operating state of the safety device. If, for example, the security device is dipped into a container with an electrolyte for manipulative opening, the monitoring circuit is closed and, for this purpose, corresponding status information is stored, for example FUSE DEVICE MANIPULATED.
  • a corresponding message is sent from the transponder of the security device to the reader of the location device, which is forwarded via the radio communication unit to the higher-level monitoring device.
  • the message may, for example, include information about a location and a time of change of the status information.

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Abstract

Dispositif de localisation d'un dispositif de sécurité pour des marchandises transportables, qui comporte un appareil de lecture pour la lecture d'au moins une information d'état mémorisée dans un élément de mémoire rémanente du dispositif de sécurité, ledit appareil de lecture pouvant être couplé à un transpondeur du dispositif de sécurité à l'aide d'un identificateur dudit dispositif de sécurité. Ce dispositif de localisation comporte en outre une unité de détection de position pour la détermination par satellite d'une position et une unité de radiocommunication pour la transmission de l'information d'état à une unité de surveillance principale.
EP07820383A 2006-09-25 2007-09-20 Dispositif de localisation d'un dispositif de sécurité pour des marchandises transportables Ceased EP2069596A2 (fr)

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