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WO2016115400A1 - Système, dispositif et procédé de surveillance de conteneur - Google Patents

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WO2016115400A1
WO2016115400A1 PCT/US2016/013485 US2016013485W WO2016115400A1 WO 2016115400 A1 WO2016115400 A1 WO 2016115400A1 US 2016013485 W US2016013485 W US 2016013485W WO 2016115400 A1 WO2016115400 A1 WO 2016115400A1
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  • the present technology relates generally to containers, and particularly to systems, devices, and methods for monitoring the available volume within containers.
  • Containers are increasingly being used by non-profit and for-profit organizations as off- site collection receptacles.
  • Such receptacles are often placed in high traffic locations in or near homes, schools, shopping centers, and/or offices, making it easy and convenient for the public to drop off donations, unwanted goods, or other items.
  • food banks and soup kitchens may use such receptacles to collect nonperishable food donations; charitable organizations and thrift shops may use such receptacles to collect used books, clothing, or other personal or household items; recycling and disposal facilities may use such receptacles to receive medical waste, electronics waste, or other unwanted objects; parcel delivery companies may use such receptacles at package drop-off sites; and laundry service companies may use such receptacles as laundry drop-off sites.
  • the present technology relates generally to containers, and particularly to systems, devices, and methods for collecting with a container various articles, and to monitoring the available volume within containers, for example to ensure efficient and proper collection of articles.
  • some embodiments can provide a number of advantages, some of which are described below.
  • some embodiments relate to new methods, apparatuses, and approaches for attracting various types of donations, preferably textile donations, from the public.
  • the donation of textiles, such as clothing can help minimize the accumulation of a significant portion of landfill waste in the U.S. (e.g., 5.7% of U.S. landfill volume).
  • the apparatuses, methods and systems described herein can facilitate and/or incentivize the simple, convenient and efficient donation of textiles.
  • a distinctive friendly form factor for example, for indoor multi-unit residential and office building use, applying technology solutions to monitor and collect those donations in a cost-effective and low-carbon method, and if desired, can engage the donor in the environmental and/or social benefits of collection of donations (e.g., textiles) through a unique donor interface.
  • a distinctive friendly form factor for example, for indoor multi-unit residential and office building use, applying technology solutions to monitor and collect those donations in a cost-effective and low-carbon method, and if desired, can engage the donor in the environmental and/or social benefits of collection of donations (e.g., textiles) through a unique donor interface.
  • Embodiments described herein generally relate to systems, devices, and methods for remotely monitoring the fill level of a collection receptacle, dispensing device, or other container. Such systems, devices, and methods may enable organizations to efficiently track the fill level of one or more containers located at one or more off-site locations.
  • the systems, devices, and methods may additionally enable an organization to predict when a collection receptacle will be at or near capacity; additionally or alternatively, the systems, devices, and methods may devise an efficient route for servicing each collection receptacle at or near capacity.
  • the system includes: a container formed of one or more side walls defining an interior space, and a level sensor coupled to the container and disposed within the interior space.
  • the level sensor of various embodiments includes at least a signal transducer, a microprocessor, and a wireless transmitter. The level sensor is configured to detect a fill level within the container and wirelessly transmit a fill level output to a remote computer.
  • the container of the collection receptacle system also includes a lid coupled to one of the one or more side walls; such a lid is pivotable about a hinge.
  • the level sensor is disposed on an interior surface of the lid.
  • the collection receptacle system also includes a portable cart positioned within the interior space of the container.
  • a portable cart positioned within the interior space of the container.
  • at least one of the one or more side walls, or a portion thereof, is movable to enable a rolling entry and exit of the portable cart.
  • the movable side wall or movable portion of a side wall may be movable about a hinge. In other embodiments, the movable side wall or movable portion of a side wall may be movable along a track via sliding.
  • the collection receptacle system further includes a code provided on an exterior of the container; the code, when received by an internet browser or application, routes the internet browser or application to content specific to the code.
  • the code is a QR code configured to be received by an internet application via image capture.
  • the level sensor of the collection receptacle system is an ultrasonic sensor comprising an ultrasonic transducer.
  • the ultrasonic transducer is a piezoelectric transducer.
  • the level sensor of some embodiments is a continuous level sensor configured to determine a numerical measurement corresponding to the fill level.
  • the fill level output may be a height measurement or a volume measurement.
  • the level sensor is a point level sensor configured to determine whether a fill level is above or below a sensing point.
  • the fill level output is a binary output, for example, a "yes or no" or "above or below" output.
  • the system further includes the remote computer.
  • the remote computer includes a microprocessor and memory, the memory having instructions stored thereon, which when executed by the microprocessor, cause the remote computer to perform a method.
  • the method performed by the remote computer includes: wirelessly receiving, over a communication network, data transmitted from the level sensor, the data comprising the fill level output, a level sensor identifier, and a time stamp of the sensor reading; automatically storing the fill level output in a database, wherein the fill level output remains linked to the level sensor identifier and the time stamp within the database; receiving, over a communication network, a request from a receiving entity computer for information related to the fill level of the container associated with the level sensor; responsive to the request, automatically retrieving data from the database and calculating or otherwise determining outputs responsive to the request using the retrieved data; and transmitting to the receiving entity computer, over a communication network, the responsive outputs.
  • the request from the receiving entity computer is a request for information about the current fill level of the container associated with the level sensor.
  • the responsive output transmitted back to the receiving entity computer may be the current fill level.
  • the requested information and the responsive output comprises the current fill levels for a plurality of containers maintained by a receiving entity.
  • the request from the receiving entity computer is a request for a prediction of when the fill level of the container associated with the level sensor will be near or at capacity; the retrieved data is current and historical fill level data for the level sensor; and the transmitted output is an estimate of the remaining length of time until the container fill level reaches capacity.
  • calculating the outputs comprises: calculating an average duration of time required to fill the container based on historical fill level data stored within the database, and calculating a difference between the average duration of time required to fill the container and the current duration of time since the container was last emptied.
  • FIG. 1 A and FIG. IB depict prior art collection receptacles.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of a container designed in accordance with principles of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIGS. 6A-6B depict, respectively, front right, and front left, perspective views of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIGS. 7A-C depict bottom, side, and front views of one embodiment of a container.
  • FIGS. 8A-B depict an exploded view and a bottom view, respectively, of one embodiment of a container.
  • FIGS. 9A-9C depict top, perspective, and side views of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of a container.
  • FIGS. 11A-11B depict a closed and an open configuration of one embodiment of a hinge included in some embodiments of the container.
  • FIG. 12 depicts a bottom perspective view of a container embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 depicts a bottom perspective view of another container embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 depicts a partial view of one embodiment of a collection receptacle system comprised of a container having a QR code disposed on its outer surface.
  • FIG. 15A depicts a perspective view of one embodiment of a level sensor present within various embodiments of a collection receptacle system.
  • FIG. 15B depicts a generalized block diagram of the internal components of the level sensor embodiment of FIG. 15 A.
  • FIG. 16 depicts a schematic of one embodiment of a collection receptacle system that includes a level sensor.
  • FIG. 17 depicts a generalized block diagram of a remote computer, such as the remote computer that is in communication with, or found within, some embodiments of the collection receptacle system described herein.
  • FIG. 18 depicts one embodiment of a user interface that may be displayed by a computer in one embodiment of a collection receptacle system.
  • FIG. 19 depicts a flow chart for one embodiment of a method for tracking collection receptacle fill levels.
  • some embodiments detailed herein form, alone or in combination, a new method and approach for attracting donations from the public.
  • a number of benefits can be derived from the instant technology according to some non- limiting embodiments.
  • some embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods that can utilize a distinctive friendly form factor that can be used, for example, for indoor multi-unit residential and office building use, and that can provide technology solutions to monitor and collect donations in a cost-effective and low-carbon method, and engaging the donor in the environmental and social benefits of textile collection through a unique donor interface.
  • potential benefits of some embodiments by offering a convenient, everyday way to divert clothing from the solid waste stream (78 pounds per U.S. citizen per year), this combination builds community interaction around the environmental threat of landfill textile waste (5.7% of U.S. landfill volume).
  • a sensor may include, and is contemplated to include, a plurality of sensors.
  • claims and disclosure may include terms such as “a plurality,” “one or more,” or “at least one;” however, the absence of such terms is not intended to mean, and should not be interpreted to mean, that a plurality is not conceived.
  • the term “comprising” or “comprises” is intended to mean that the devices, systems, and methods include the recited elements, and may additionally include any other elements.
  • Consisting essentially of shall mean that the devices, systems, and methods include the recited elements and exclude other elements of essential significance to the combination for the stated purpose. Thus, a device or method consisting essentially of the elements as defined herein would not exclude other materials, features, or steps that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the claimed invention.
  • Consisting of shall mean that the devices, systems, and methods include the recited elements and exclude anything more than a trivial or inconsequential element or step. Embodiments defined by each of these transitional terms are within the scope of this disclosure.
  • a container refers to any housing having one or more side walls defining an interior space, which is capable of storing, holding, or enclosing one or more items therein.
  • a container may refer to a dispensing device or a collection receptacle.
  • level sensor refers to a device configured to detect the fill level of items within a container or other defined space.
  • the level sensor may utilize any level- detecting technology known to those skilled in the art.
  • fill level refers to a measure of used (i.e., occupied) capacity within a container. Fill level may refer to a height reached or a volume filled by items within a container.
  • a "collection site” refers to a location where a collection receptacle is located.
  • a collection site may be a drop-off point where depositors dispose of, or deliver, items intended for receipt by a receiving entity.
  • a "depositor” refers to an individual who drops off one or more items at a collection site.
  • a "receiving entity” is an organization that collects or receives items from depositors at one or more collection sites.
  • a receiving entity may be a for-profit or non-profit organization.
  • a "receiving center” refers to a facility, operated by a receiving entity, where items collected from one or more collection sites are taken for storing, cataloging, refurbishing, disposing, reselling, or any other processing performed by a receiving entity.
  • off-site refers to a location that is remote from (i.e., not within) a receiving center.
  • a "driver,” as used herein refers to an individual tasked with collecting items from one or more collection sites and delivering the items to a receiving center. While in at least some embodiments the driver drives between collection sites and receiving centers via a truck or other automobile, in other embodiments, the "driver” may be a passenger in a vehicle or may travel between locations on foot, by bicycle, or via any other form of transportation.
  • FIGS 1A and IB Examples of conventional, prior art containers used as collection receptacles are provided in Figures 1A and IB. As shown, such containers may take many forms, including, for example, waste bins (e.g., dumpsters) and donation bins. Such containers are often located off-site from receiving centers, making their fill level difficult to monitor. As a result, regardless of their form or purpose, conventional containers used as collection receptacles are at risk of being overfilled. Overfilled containers can be unsightly and unsanitary. Accordingly, improved containers, which facilitate fill level monitoring, are provided herein.
  • waste bins e.g., dumpsters
  • donation bins e.g., donation bins.
  • Such containers are often located off-site from receiving centers, making their fill level difficult to monitor. As a result, regardless of their form or purpose, conventional containers used as collection receptacles are at risk of being overfilled. Overfilled containers can be unsightly and unsanitary. Accordingly, improved containers, which facilitate fill level monitoring, are provided here
  • FIG. 2-10 Several embodiments of improved containers 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 are depicted in Figures 2-10.
  • Each of these containers e.g., 200
  • the term "side wall” is not intended to indicate a particular position on the container, but rather refers to any wall that may be positioned on a side, front, or rear position on the container.
  • the one or more side walls (e.g., 202) may be formed, for example, of one circular or oval wall, two contoured walls, or three, four, five, or more walls.
  • each wall is contoured; in other embodiments, each wall is flat (see, e.g., Figure 2); in other embodiments, for example, the embodiments of Figures 5-9C, a combination of contoured and flat walls may be used.
  • the interior space of the container may be fully or partially enclosed.
  • the interior space is only enclosed on the sides by the one or more side walls 1002. There is no, or substantially no, top or bottom wall.
  • the interior space is further enclosed by a top wall (e.g., 204).
  • the top wall (e.g., 204) may include a hole (e.g., 206) within a portion of the top wall (e.g., as shown in Figures 2-4), or the top wall may function as a lid (e.g., 508) that is fully removable or movable about a hinge 20 (shown in Figures 11A-B). Access to the interior space allows depositors to deposit items into the container. Examples of hinged lids are shown in Figures 5- 9C.
  • the lid (e.g., 508) and/or one or more side walls (e.g., 502) are contoured such that, even when the lid (e.g., 508) is fully closed, a gap (e.g., 510) is present between the lid (e.g., 508) and at least one wall (e.g., 502).
  • a gap may: make the container more aesthetically appealing, invite use of the container, make the lid easier to lift open, and/or enable airflow through the interior space of the container to minimize the presence of odors and mildew.
  • the hinge 20 and latch hardware for the container lid (e.g., 508) is concealed within the interior of the container to minimize wear and tear on the hardware, minimize the risk of pinched fingers, and improve the aesthetics of the container.
  • the hinge 20 is a C-hinge having a first end 21 of the hinge 20 mounted to a portion of the lid 508 and a second end 22 mounted to a portion of the side wall 502. As the container is opened so that the lid 508 extends upward, as shown in Figure 1 IB, a first portion 23 of the hinge, having a groove 25 disposed therein, slides relative to a second portion 24 of the hinge having pins 26 disposed within the groove 25.
  • the hinges 20 may be affixed to the walls 502 of the container via screws, a strong adhesive, or other securement feature.
  • the interior space is further enclosed by a partial bottom wall 1212 or complete bottom wall 1312.
  • a partial bottom wall 1212 or complete bottom wall 1312 Examples of partial and complete bottom walls are shown in Figures 12 and 13, respectively.
  • one or more side walls e.g., side wall 902 or a portion of one or more of the side walls is movable, for example, pivotable about a hinge or slideable about a track.
  • a hinged side wall is shown in the container embodiments of Figures 7A-9C, and most clearly in Figures 8B and 9A- 9C.
  • a movable wall connects to an adjoining wall on a first side of the movable wall via a hinge (not shown), and the movable wall may simply contact an adjacent wall on a second side of the movable wall or be securable to the adjacent wall on the second side via a latch or other fastener.
  • only a portion of a side wall 1002 may be pivotable, so as to form a door within the side wall.
  • One side of the door may be secured to the side wall via a hinge while the other side of the door is securable to the side wall via a latch or other fastener.
  • the movable side wall or movable portion of a side wall may include a lock so that only authorized personnel having the proper key or key code can open the side entry into the container.
  • the container is configured to house a cart 720, such as a utility cart or portable cart.
  • the container includes a cart positioned within the interior space of the housing.
  • the cart 720 includes one or more side walls, a bottom wall, and wheels, castors, or rollers to facilitate movement of the cart into, and out of, the container housing.
  • Figure 5 and Figures 6A-6B depict two examples of containers having one contiguous side wall 502, 602, a bottom wall, and a hinged lid 508, 608. Not visible in the provided views is a door that is positioned in the rear side wall for convenient side access to the interior space of the container.
  • a container 700 is depicted, which includes a movable cart 720 disposed within the interior space of the housing.
  • a movable cart 720 disposed within the interior space of the housing.
  • One similar embodiment is provided in the exploded view of Figure 8A and the bottom view of Figure 8B.
  • Another similar embodiment is provided in the top view of Figure 9A, the perspective view of Figure 9B, and the side view of Figure 9C.
  • the container 700, 800, 900 is formed of two contoured side walls 702, 802, 902 and a pivotable lid 708, 808, 908.
  • a movable cart 720 may be stored therein.
  • the two contoured side walls 802, 902 are connected together on one side via a hinge.
  • one side wall is movable relative to the other side wall to facilitate side access into the interior space of the housing.
  • the movable side wall or movable portion of a side wall is configured to pivot at least 90 degrees, at least 120 degrees, at least 150 degrees, and/or at least 180 degrees to enable easy entry and exit of the movable cart 720.
  • the container may be any suitable size and shape.
  • the container is at least 2 feet high, 2 feet long, and/or 2 feet wide.
  • the height, length, width, and/or diameter of the container is at least 3 feet, at least 4 feet, at least 5 feet, at least 6 feet, or at least 7 feet.
  • the container is sized to at least fit a standard size utility cart within the interior space.
  • the container is sized to fit closely around a utility cart such that there is little to no space for items to fall between the side walls of the utility cart and the side walls of the container. In some embodiments, there is no more than 6 inches between each side wall of the container and each side wall of the utility cart.
  • the container is cylindrical or substantially cylindrical. In other embodiments, the container is a square prism, a polygon prism, or substantially a polygon. In some embodiments, one or more walls may be concavely or convexly contoured; such a contoured configuration may reduce the footprint of the container.
  • the container may be regularly or irregularly shaped.
  • the container may be formed of any desirable material(s), including for example, plywood, hard wood, soft wood, bamboo, hemp fibers, flax fibers, or other natural fibers, synthetic fibers, aluminum or other metals, low density polyethylene or other plastics/polymers, or composite materials.
  • the side walls e.g., 202 are made of one material, such as a plastic, metal, or composite, while the lid (e.g., 508) is made of a different material, such as a plywood, bamboo, natural or synthetic fibers, or a light polymer, carbon composite, or other composite material.
  • the container is made of a contoured, thermoformed plastic.
  • Some embodiments provided herein are directed to collection receptacle systems.
  • Each system includes: a container, such as, for example, any embodiment of the containers described above, and one or more features configured to facilitate efficient retrieval of items from such a container by a driver at a collection site.
  • the system includes a code provided on an exterior surface of the container.
  • the code may be printed, deposited, or etched directly onto the exterior surface of the container, printed onto a sticker and adhered to the container, or otherwise attached to the surface.
  • the code when entered by a depositor into an internet browser or application, routes the browser or application to content created, owned, managed, or otherwise controlled by the receiving entity or an affiliate.
  • the code is a URL address.
  • the code is an image configured to be scanned or photographed. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 14, the image is a QR code 30.
  • a depositor can scan a QR code 30 by capturing an image of it with a smartphone or other portable computing device, and upon detection of the QR code 30, an application within the computing device can automatically route the depositor to specific content within a website or internet-based application.
  • the website or internet-based application (to which depositors are directed) enables receiving entities to collect information on depositors. For example, upon arriving at the website or application, the depositor may be prompted to enter the depositor's name, email address, or other personal or contact information.
  • each QR code is unique such that the present location of the depositor can be determined based on the QR code captured.
  • the website or application is able to identify the location of the depositor by accessing location data from the depositor's portable computing device.
  • the depositor may be prompted to enter his or her address.
  • the content to which a depositor is directed includes valuable information.
  • the website or application content may include a mission statement or other facts about the receiving entity. If the container is a collection receptacle for a non-profit organization, the depositor may be able to access a charitable donations tax receipt for the depositor's records, a personalized thank you from the receiving organization, information about how the donation will positively impact others, and/or information about other ways to help.
  • the website or internet application may also provide the depositor with an option to provide real-time feedback on the depositing/donation experience and/or announce to others via social media that the depositor donated.
  • the content may be receiving entity-specific or collection site-specific.
  • all depositors who drop off items at a particular collection site are invited, via the website or internet application, to connect within an online community.
  • donation information is tracked by collection site, and depositors can monitor the total number of pounds donated or total number of containers filled at a particular collection site.
  • the website or internet application can support competitions between collection sites; in such embodiments, collection sites can compete for the title of most donations, and the friendly competition may foster the formation of communities around collection sites.
  • a scale may be included within the container, and the scale may be connected to, or include, a computer in wireless communication with a remote computer (e.g., a server).
  • a depositor upon scanning the code on an outer surface of the collection receptacle, a depositor may be routed to a website or internet application that is in communication with said server, and upon depositing an item into the container, the depositor may be provided with information about the weight or mass of the deposited item.
  • a level sensor such as sensor 1500 shown in Figure 15 A, may be provided within a container to detect the fill level of the container.
  • Such a sensor may be connected to, or include, a computer in wireless communication with a remote computer (e.g., a server).
  • a depositor upon scanning the code on an outer surface of the collection receptacle, a depositor may be routed to a website or internet application that is in communication with said server, and upon depositing an item into the container, the depositor may be provided with real time and/or historical aggregate information about the volume of the deposited item. Such information about mass or volume may be useful for estimating the value of a donated item or for calculating the cost of a transaction if the collection receptacle is maintained by a parcel shipping service, laundry service, or other for-profit service provider.
  • the collection receptacle system includes a level sensor disposed within the interior space of the container.
  • the level sensor installs into, or on, an inner surface of the top lid.
  • the level sensor installs onto, or on, an inner surface of a side wall of the container.
  • the level sensor is secured to the lid or a side wall of the container with a single screw for easy on- site assembly, or it may be secured to the lid or a side wall with a bracket.
  • the level sensor of various embodiments is configured to detect the fill level of items within a container or other defined space.
  • the level sensor may be a continuous level sensor, which measures the filled height (i.e., how high items are stacked) within a container.
  • a sensor may be programmed to calculate volume from the measured height data (e.g., by multiplying the measured height by known length and width measurements), and the sensor may output a numerical measurement indicating how much capacity has been used or how much capacity remains within the container.
  • the level sensor may be a point-level sensor, which indicates whether the items within a container are above or below a sensing point.
  • the output of such a sensor is binary.
  • a plurality of point-level sensors are present, each point-level sensor having a different sensing point, such that incremental increases in a container's fill level can be tracked.
  • the level sensor may utilize any level-detecting technology known to those skilled in the art.
  • the level sensor may comprise, for example, an ultrasonic level sensor, a micro wave/radar level sensor, an optical interface (e.g., LED or laser) level sensor, a capacitance level sensor, or any other suitable level sensor.
  • the level sensor is an ultrasonic level sensor.
  • the sensor positioned on a top wall or lid of the container, transmits a sound wave downward into the container.
  • the ultrasonic level sensor includes one or more piezoelectric elements, which oscillate when electricity is applied to them; such oscillation generates the sound wave.
  • the sound wave is reflected by the bottom of the container (if empty) or by a top surface of any items present within the container, and the sensor is configured to detect the reflected wave/signal.
  • the transit time measured as the time it takes for the transmitted sound wave to be reflected back to the sensor, varies based on the distance between the sensor and the object causing the reflection.
  • the ultrasonic sensor of various embodiments is able to determine the height of the items (i.e., the fill level) in a container based on the measured transit time.
  • the level sensor includes an ultrasonic transducer, such as a piezoelectric oscillator, as well as a microprocessor, battery, and signal processing circuitry. Such components enable the sensor to detect the reflected signal, process the signal, and calculate a fill level based on the signal.
  • the level sensor also includes a wireless transmitter, such as a radiofrequency (RF) transmitter, for transmitting the fill level data to a remote computer.
  • RF radiofrequency
  • the RF transmitter is a Bluetooth® transmitter, a Bluetooth Smart® beacon, an iBeacon®, a near-field communication (NFC) transmitter, or other short range transmitter configured to transmit the data to a nearby smartphone or other nearby computing device.
  • the data can then be transmitted from the nearby computing device to a remote computer (e.g., a server) when the nearby computing device is connected to the internet.
  • a remote computer e.g., a server
  • the wireless transmitter may be a Wi-Fi® antenna, cellular antenna, or other antenna configured to transmit data from the level sensor to a remote computer via a wireless local area network (WLAN), cellular network, or other wireless network.
  • WLAN wireless local area network
  • the internal components of one embodiment of a level sensor are provided in the generalized block diagram of Figure 15B.
  • the depicted level sensor 1500 includes a control unit 1510 in bidirectional communication with a power supply 1520, an optional signal processing circuit 1530, and a signal sensor/transducer 1540.
  • the level sensor device 1500 also includes a means of unidirectional or bidirectional communication with a remote computer; such means of communication may include a communications circuit employing a transceiver or transmitter 1550 coupled to an antenna 1560.
  • the control unit 1510 is electrically coupled to, and configured to control, the internal functional components of the level sensor device 1500.
  • the control unit 1510 may comprise a commercially available microcontroller unit including a programmable microprocessor, volatile memory, nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM for storing programming, and nonvolatile storage, e.g., flash memory, for storing a log of fill level data.
  • the memory of the control unit 1510 may collect and store all electrical signals received from the signal sensor/transducer 1540, and/or processed signals generated by the signal processing circuit 1530, and/or measurements calculated by the control unit 1510, until such signals can be transmitted to the remote computer.
  • the memory of the control unit 1510 further stores program instructions that, when executed by the processor of the control unit 1510, cause the processor/or the signal processing circuit 1530 to perform functions such as: amplifying the raw electrical signal detected by the transducer 1540, filtering the signal, converting the measured transit time to a corresponding fill level, and calculating other useful metrics from the processed signals.
  • the control unit 1510 may store instructions for calculating used and/or unused volume capacity within the container based on the processed signal data.
  • the memory of the control unit 1510 may further store information such as a transit time-to-fill level conversion table, and/or various length, height, width, or diameter dimensions of the container.
  • the transceiver or transmitter 1550 preferably comprises an RF transmitter or transceiver and is configured for uni- or bi-directional communications via the antenna 1560.
  • the sensor device 1500 is configured to transmit data to, and optionally receive data from, a remote computer via the uni- or bi-directional communications link.
  • the power supply 1520 powers the electrical components of the sensor device 1500, and may comprise a primary cell or battery, a secondary rechargeable cell or battery, or a combination of both.
  • the power supply 1520 comprises a lithium ion battery having a battery life of at least ten years.
  • the sensor device 1500 further includes a geo-locating beacon, which detects the location of the sensor device 1500 for transmission to the remote computer.
  • a geo-locating beacon which detects the location of the sensor device 1500 for transmission to the remote computer.
  • Wi-Fi or other WLAN or connection or a mobile network is used to determine the location of the sensor device.
  • the location of the device can be determined, using a magnet, based on measurable, location-specific magnetic field disturbances.
  • Some such embodiments of the sensor device 1500 include a magnet.
  • various embodiments of the collection receptacle system are in communication with a remote computer.
  • the remote computer forms a portion of the collection receptacle system.
  • the remote computer of several embodiments is a server configured and programmed to execute instructions, which when executed, cause the remote computer to track and monitor the fill levels of one or more collection receptacles. Additionally or alternatively, the executed instructions may cause the remote computer to predict when the one or more collection receptacles will be near or at capacity, and/or devise an efficient route for a driver to pick up the deposits from the collection receptacle(s) that are near or at capacity.
  • FIG. 17 provides a functional block diagram of the internal components of one embodiment of a remote computer 1700 configured to perform such functions.
  • the processor 1702 and the memory 1708 may be embodied in a single chip; the memory 1708 may be embodied in volatile and non-volatile memory; and the processor 1702 and the interface 1710 may be embodied in a single chip.
  • the processor 1702 may be a general purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any suitable combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein.
  • the processor 1702 also may be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.
  • the processor 1702 is coupled, via one or more buses, to read information from and/or write information to memory 1708.
  • the processor 1702 may additionally or alternatively contain processor registers.
  • the memory 1708 can include processor cache, including a multi-level hierarchical cache in which different levels have different capacities and access speeds.
  • the memory 1708 also may include random access memory (RAM), other volatile storage devices, or non-volatile storage devices such as hard drives, optical discs, flash memory, and solid state drives.
  • RAM random access memory
  • the processor 1702 in conjunction with software stored in memory 1708 executes an operating system, such as, for example, Windows, Mac OS, Mac iOS, Android, Unix, or Solaris.
  • the processor 1702 also executes software applications stored in memory 1708.
  • the software comprises, for example, Unix Korn shell scripts.
  • the software can be written in any suitable programming language known to those skilled in the art, including, for example, C++, PHP, Ruby, or Java.
  • the processor 1702 of some embodiments is also coupled to an input device 1704 and an output device 1706 for receiving inputs from, and providing outputs to, a system administrator or other user.
  • Suitable input devices include, but are not limited to, a keyboard, buttons, keys, switches, touchscreens, and a remote control.
  • Suitable output devices include, but are not limited to, display screens, touchscreens, and audible output devices.
  • the processor 1702 may be further coupled to an input/output interface 1710, which communicates signals generated by the processor 1702 to a coupled device, such as a receiving entity's computer and/or a level sensor device.
  • a coupled device such as a receiving entity's computer and/or a level sensor device.
  • the input/output interface 1710 may include a wireless transceiver, which modulates and demodulates wirelessly communicated signals.
  • control logic i.e., computer software
  • the control logic when executed by the processor 1702, may cause the processor 1702 to perform functions described herein.
  • various functions described herein may be implemented primarily in hardware using, for example, but not limited to, hardware components such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), an integrated circuit board with various circuit components, or one or more state machines, etc. Implementation of the hardware state machine, so as to perform the functions described herein, will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art.
  • signal filtering, processing, and other described functions may be implemented using one or a combination of any of hardware, firmware, software, etc.
  • the method performed by the remote computer includes: wirelessly receiving, over a communication network, data transmitted from the level sensor, the data including the fill level output, a level sensor identifier, and a time stamp of the sensor reading.
  • This data transmitted from the level sensor may be pushed regularly from the level sensor to the remote computer.
  • the level sensor may be programmed to push a fill level output every 30 minutes, every hour, twice daily, daily, or at any other desired and programmable frequency.
  • the level sensor may be programmed to push a fill level output any time it detects a change in fill level.
  • the level sensor is programmed to push a fill level output any time it is woken from a sleep state.
  • the level sensor may be programmed to wake up upon sensing acceleration, for example, upon a depositor lifting the lid of the container to which the sensor is attached.
  • the level sensor may additionally include an accelerometer.
  • the method includes automatically storing the fill level output in a database, wherein the fill level output remains linked to the level sensor identifier and the time stamp within the database.
  • the method includes receiving, over a communication network, a request from a receiving entity computer for information related to the fill level of the container associated with the level sensor.
  • the remote computer of some embodiments, automatically retrieves data from the database, as shown at block 1940, and calculates or otherwise determines outputs responsive to the request using the retrieved data, as shown at block 1950.
  • the method further includes transmitting to the receiving entity computer, over a communication network, the responsive outputs, as in block 1960.
  • the remote computer will communicate and share information with both a microprocessor provided within the level sensor and with one or more user computers requesting information from the remote computer.
  • the one or more user computers may be, for example, computers controlled or operated by drivers, volunteers, contractors, staff, or other individuals affiliated with a receiving entity.
  • the user computers may be on-site at a receiving center, within the automobile of a driver for the receiving entity, or anywhere else that is practical.
  • the user computers may be smartphones, tablets, other portable devices, laptops, or desktop computers. In various embodiments, users of these user computers can access an internet application or a website through which they can request and receive information from the remote computer.
  • the internet application or website includes a user interface configured to present the received information in one or more appealing and easy-to-interpret formats.
  • the received information may be presented to a user in a list form or a map form within the internet application or website on a user computer.
  • the remote computer maintains a database filled with mapping information.
  • the remote computer is programmed to integrate the information stored within its level sensor- related database with mapping information pulled from mapping software.
  • the mapping software is stored on an alternate computer maintained by a third party vendor.
  • the user interface may be configured to allow a user to request a plurality of information and data sets from the remote computer.
  • a user can request current fill level data on one or more containers within the receiving entity's network (i.e., all containers for which the receiving entity is responsible or controls) and/or within the receiving center's network (i.e., all containers that are serviced by, and have their contents delivered to, a particular receiving center).
  • Information can be accessed for a particular container individually, or a user can request summary information for all containers within the network. Such summary information may be presented in list form or map form.
  • a user may be able to see a list of each container within the network and either a numerical reading of the fill level (e.g., percent filled) or an indicator of fill level.
  • the indicator of fill level may be a rating (for example, a rating of 1-5 where 1 is most full and 5 is least full), a short verbal summary (e.g., "full,” “almost full,” “nearly empty,” “empty”), or a color coded indicator (e.g., the list may be color coded with containers listed in red being containers that are full, containers listed in yellow being containers that are almost full, and containers listed in green being containers that are not yet near capacity).
  • Similar information may also be presented on a map, with a flag, bubble, pin or other icon representing the location of each container and conveying information about the fill level.
  • the numerical reading of the fill level and/or summary indicator of fill level may be presented directly on the map.
  • a user can request an alert of all containers at or near capacity.
  • the map or list may only display those containers within the network that are at or near capacity.
  • the alert may be generated on demand (i.e., when prompted by a user) or the user may request that the program generate an alert on a regular basis such as once an hour or once a day.
  • a user can request an estimate of when one or more containers within the network will be filled.
  • a request requires the remote computer to pull historical fill level data and calculate an expected fill rate or expected length of time to fill.
  • the estimate is calculated by first calculating an average length of time to fill then subtracting the amount of time since a container was last emptied from the average length of time to fill. Other calculation methods may be used.
  • the averages may be based on a certain time frame set by the remote computer or the user. For example, the averages may be based on data collected within the last week, month, or year, or data collected at a comparable point in time the previous year, for example.
  • a user can also request a list or map of suggested containers for servicing. That is, the user can request that the remote computer identify containers that should be emptied during a current/upcoming pickup. In such embodiments, the user will be prompted to enter a predicted date and/or time of the subsequently scheduled pickup. In such embodiments, the remote computer will calculate an estimate of when one or more containers within the network will be filled, as described above, and will also identify whether this estimated fill time is before or after the subsequently scheduled pick up, and if it is, the remote computer will identify the container as one that should be added to the current/upcoming pick up.
  • the user can request that the remote computer identify a driving route for servicing each of said containers.
  • the integrated mapping software includes information about traffic flow, such as, for example, which roads are one-way streets.
  • the traffic flow information may also include speed limits for each road and/or historical data on traffic flow, congestion, average speed at various times of the day, etc.
  • the remote computer of some embodiments can generate a recommended route for a driver to service each of the containers scheduled for pick up.
  • a schematic of one such route rendered within the user interface of a user's computer is provided in Figure 18.
  • the methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for achieving the described method.
  • the method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another without departing from the scope of the claims.
  • the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified without departing from the scope of the claims.

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L'invention concerne des systèmes, des dispositifs et des procédés associés à un réceptacle de collecte, à un dispositif de distribution ou autre récipient. Les systèmes, dispositifs et procédés de divers modes de réalisation comprennent un contenant qui peut détecter ou fournir des informations reliatives à des caractéristiques de capacité ou de volume disponible du récipient.
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