KR-102961833-B1 - Monitoring of logistics vehicles

Abstract

The goods handling vehicle technical monitor wirelessly receives electronic vehicle records from all goods handling vehicles. Each electronic vehicle record contains technical feature data recorded by the controller in the associated goods handling vehicle. Typically, electronic vehicle records are generated in response to the corresponding technical features of the goods handling vehicles operating in the work environment. Furthermore, each electronic vehicle record includes operator identification information of the goods handling vehicle operator at the time the technical feature data is recorded. The monitor also generates electronic measurements for each operator based on a comparison of the technical feature data from the received electronic vehicle records associated with that operator and the expected technical feature usage, e.g., thresholds. The process also includes outputting a graphical representation of the generated measurements to a dashboard.

Inventors

• 쿠마 아비세크
• 모나 크리스찬
• 슐레머 제임스 에프.
• 마이어 제임스 씨.
• 로기토 조슈아

Assignees

• 크라운 이큅먼트 코포레이션

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20210528

Priority Date

20200530

Claims (20)

1. In the process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technical monitor: Wirelessly receiving electronic vehicle records from materials handling vehicles having a technology feature, wherein each electronic vehicle record is, Technical feature data recorded by a controller on the above-mentioned material handling vehicle in response to an operator selecting to engage the above-mentioned technical feature while the above-mentioned material handling vehicle is operating in a work environment, and Receiving the electronic vehicle records wirelessly, including operator identification information of the operator of the item handling vehicle at the time when the above technical feature data is recorded; Generating an electronic measurement based on a comparison of technical feature data of received electronic vehicle records and an expected technology feature usage target; Outputting a graphical representation of the generated measurement value to a display on the item handling vehicle; and It includes performing an automated action to correct the deviation when the technical feature data deviates by a predetermined threshold from the expected technical feature usage target. A process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor, wherein the above automated action includes issuing an electronic command to modify at least one operating parameter of the above technology feature.
2. In paragraph 1, The above-mentioned expected technology feature usage target is defined by a target usage threshold that specifies the percentage of time the technology feature is used, and The above target usage threshold defines the percentage of time when a technical feature is used appropriately as specified by a rule engine that defines parameters evaluating technical feature usage as appropriate usage, and The above process is: Detecting that the operator has recorded at least one incorrect usage of a technical feature based on the above target usage threshold; and A process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technology monitor, further comprising the operator outputting a coaching message providing instructions on how to use the technology feature on a display on the goods handling vehicle that records at least one incorrect usage of the technology feature.
3. In claim 1, the technical feature includes an automatic positioning system that requires the operator to engage control over the item handling vehicle, and The above control is a process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technology monitor coupled to a control module communicating through a vehicle network.
4. In paragraph 3, A process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor, further comprising detecting errors in the automatic positioning system based on generated measurements.
5. In paragraph 3, A process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technology monitor, further comprising detecting performance errors of vehicle components of a goods handling vehicle having the automatic positioning system based on generated measurements.
6. In paragraph 3, Technical feature data recorded by a controller on the above-mentioned goods handling vehicle includes at least one of the distance traveled by the goods handling vehicle under wire guidance, the distance traveled by the goods handling vehicle under wire guidance using an automatic positioning system, or the distance traveled by the goods handling vehicle under wire guidance in a manual mode not using the automatic positioning system. A process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technology monitor, wherein generating the above electronic measurement value includes calculating auto-positioning system usage based on the distance traveled under wire guidance by the associated goods handling vehicle using an auto-positioning system, and comparing the calculated auto-positioning system usage to a pre-programmed target usage percentage.
7. In paragraph 1, Calculating trends for operators, goods handling vehicles, or both; and A process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor, further comprising comparing a calculated trend with expected trend parameters to identify operator trends that deviate.
8. In paragraph 7, calculating the trend for the above-mentioned operator, the above-mentioned goods handling vehicle, or both is, A process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor, including calculating trends for operator groups based on operator shift, operator department, or facility where the operator works.
9. In paragraph 8, It further includes outputting a message to a display on the above-mentioned item handling vehicle, and the message is: A positive reinforcement message when the trend of the above operator deviates positively; and A process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor that includes a negative reinforcement message when the trend of the above-mentioned operator deviates negatively.
10. In paragraph 8, A process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technical monitor, further comprising outputting a message containing a training message instructing the operator to properly operate the goods handling vehicle when the trend of the operator deviates negatively to a display on the goods handling vehicle.
11. In paragraph 1, The technical feature data recorded by the controller on the above-mentioned item handling vehicle is: Activation information collected from the sensor control module; Speed information collected from a traction control module; or It includes at least one of the guidance acquisition information collected from the guidance control module, and The above process is a process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor, further comprising calculating at least one of usage amount or usage trend based on predetermined usage goal settings.
12. In paragraph 1, Analyzing generated measurements to detect whether there is a detectable equipment problem that has a negative impact on the comparison for at least one operator; and It further includes automatically generating electronic signals that trigger a workflow to resolve detected equipment problems, and Automatically generating the electronic signal that triggers the above workflow is: Adjust the performance of technical features by wirelessly transmitting a signal to a goods handling vehicle associated with a detected equipment problem; or A process for implementing a goods handling vehicle technology monitor, which is achieved by wirelessly transmitting a signal to a goods handling vehicle associated with a detected equipment problem to disable technology features.
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Description

Monitoring of logistics vehicles Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to the use of technology features of a material handling vehicle, and more specifically to material handling vehicles, technology features of material handling vehicles, and the monitoring, management, control, modification, and combination thereof of a work environment that supports such technology features. Goods handling vehicles are generally used for picking inventory in warehouses and distribution centers. These vehicles typically include a cargo handling assembly that may contain a power unit and load-carrying forks. These vehicles also have control structures to control the operation and movement of the vehicle. Furthermore, wireless strategies are being adopted by various enterprises to improve the efficiency and accuracy of operations. For example, in a typical warehouse implementation, a communication device is installed on a forklift truck, and said communication device connects the forklift truck operator via a wireless transceiver to a management system running on an associated computer enterprise. Essentially, said communication device is used as an interface to a management system that directs the forklift truck operator's tasks by instructing the forklift truck operator, for example, to pick, pack, put away, move, stage, process, or otherwise handle items within the facility. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor is provided. The method comprises wirelessly receiving electronic vehicle records from a fleet of materials handling vehicles. Each electronic vehicle record contains technology feature data recorded by a controller on an associated material handling vehicle. Generally, electronic vehicle records are generated in response to the corresponding technology feature of a material handling vehicle operating in a work environment, but other triggers may cause the electronic vehicle records to be generated. Furthermore, each electronic vehicle record may include operator identification information of the operator of the material handling vehicle at the time the technology feature data is recorded. The process also comprises, for each operator, generating an electronic measurement based on a comparison of the technology feature data of the received electronic vehicle records associated with the operator and the expected technology feature usage, e.g., a threshold value. The process also comprises outputting a graphical representation of the generated measurements to a dashboard. According to further aspects of the present disclosure, a process for implementing a material handling vehicle technology monitor is provided. The process includes wirelessly receiving electronic vehicle records from a fleet of material handling vehicles. Each electronic vehicle record includes, for example, technology feature data recorded by a controller of an associated material handling vehicle in response to a corresponding technology feature of the material handling vehicle in operation. Each electronic record may include operator identification information of the operator of the material handling vehicle at the time the technology feature data is recorded. The process also includes generating electronic measurements for each operator based on a comparison of the electronic vehicle records associated with the operator and the expected technology feature usage data. Additionally, the process includes outputting a graphical representation of the generated measurements to a dashboard. In some embodiments, the process also includes analyzing the generated measurements to determine whether there is a detectable equipment problem based on rules extracted from a rules engine, such a problem adversely affecting the comparison for at least one operator. Additionally, the process includes automatically generating an electronic signal to resolve the detected equipment problem. According to aspects of the present disclosure, a process for implementing a feature monitor for a goods handling vehicle is provided. The process includes receiving electronic vehicle records wirelessly from a fleet of goods handling vehicles. In this regard, each electronic vehicle record includes driving-related data recorded by a controller for the associated goods handling vehicle environment and operator identification information of the corresponding operator of the goods handling vehicle. The process also includes parsing vehicle records for each vehicle operator to extract dashboard data. Herein, the dashboard data may include, for example, the distance traveled by the goods handling vehicle in response to the operator using a remote control driving function during a predetermined period, the total distance traveled by the goods handling vehicle during a predetermined period, etc. The process also includes setting an estimated distance traveled under remote control f