Output device, output system, and output method

The output device clearly displays the position of defects by identifying and emphasizing the defect's center point, improving defect repair efficiency.

JP2025140453APending Publication Date: 2025-09-29RICOH CO LTD
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JP2024039865
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2024-03-14
Publication Date
2025-09-29

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Technical Problem

Existing systems fail to clearly indicate the position of paint defects on actual objects, making it difficult to accurately identify and address them.

Method used

An output device that identifies the center point of a defect and outputs image data to clearly display the defect's position, utilizing an identification unit and an output unit to emphasize the defect's center point.

Benefits of technology

The position of defects is clearly displayed, enhancing the efficiency of defect repair by providing clear visual guidance to workers.

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Abstract

To provide an output device capable of accurately displaying defect positions.SOLUTION: An output device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises an identification unit configured to identify a center point of a defect included in a target object according to the defect, and an output unit configured to output image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an output device, an output system, and an output method. [Background technology]

[0002] Automobile production lines are in use that can recognize whether detected paint defects have been remedied. Patent Document 1 discloses a system that detects and displays paint defects on an object along with their locations, and, for paint defects for which remedial measures have been input, stops displaying them on an image showing the object's surface or changes the display format. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, the system of Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the position of the defect in the actual object is not clear.

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an output device that can clearly display the position of a defect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] An output device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an identification unit that identifies the center point of a defect based on a defect contained in an object, and an output unit that outputs image data indicating the image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, the position of the defect can be clearly displayed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of an output system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]5A to 5C are diagrams for explaining a method by which the output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention identifies the center point of a defect. [Figure 3] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating a mode of emphasizing image data in the output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating an example of a change in the display method of image data in the output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating modified examples of image data in the output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating timings for displaying image data in the output device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating display of a visual inspection area performed by the output system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an output device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an output method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process for changing an output method of image data in the output system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an output system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted.

[0009] [First embodiment] <Configuration of output device 1> 1 is a configuration diagram of an output system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The output system 100 includes an output device 1, an object 2, an inspection device 21, a detection sensor 22, and an information input sensor 23.

[0010] The object 2 is, for example, a vehicle. The vehicle may be, for example, a painted automobile, such as a large, standard, or compact automobile. Below, an example of an automobile will be described, but it can be changed as appropriate.

[0011] The inspection device 21 inspects defects contained in the object 2. More specifically, the inspection device 21 inspects defects on the surfaces of the doors, hood, roof, trunk lid, rear bumper, etc., which are included in the vehicle body. Defects include, for example, coating defects, scratches, cracks, unevenness, dirt, discoloration defects, etc. formed on the surface of the vehicle body. The inspection device 21 may inspect the object 2 for defects while it is being transported. The inspection device 21 may be a portable input device.

[0012] The detection sensor 22 detects the timing at which it detects the leading edge of the transported object 2. The timing at which the output unit 17 outputs image data may be determined based on the timing at which the detection sensor 22 detects the object 2 and the speed at which the object 2 is transported.

[0013] The timing at which the detection sensor 22 detects the object 2 is transmitted to the display method specification unit 16 via the detection information acquisition unit 12. The detection means may be, for example, an infrared sensor and an image processing method, but is not limited to these.

[0014] The information input sensor 23 transmits data for identifying the object 2, such as identification information including the ID of the object 2, to the identification unit 15 via the detection information acquisition unit 12.

[0015] The output device 1 displays predetermined information at the position of the defect in the object 2 based on the results of inspection of the defect contained in the object 2 from the inspection device 21. The output device 1 includes an inspection result acquisition unit 11, a detection information acquisition unit 12, a development drawing creation unit 13, a coating area specification unit 14, a specification unit 15, a display method specification unit 16, an output unit 17, and a memory unit 18. The inspection result acquisition unit 11 is capable of communicating with the inspection device 21. Furthermore, the detection information acquisition unit 12 is capable of communicating with a detection sensor 22 and an information input sensor 23.

[0016] The inspection result acquisition unit 11 acquires the inspection results of inspecting defects contained in the object 2 from the inspection device 21. The information on the defect inspection may include identification information of the object 2, the position of the defect, and the type of defect. The inspection result acquisition unit 11 can also acquire information such as 3D data, which is data representing the three-dimensional shape of the object 2, and takt time. The 3D data of the object 2 is used as data for projecting the defect onto the object 2. The inspection result acquisition unit 11 may store the acquired information on the defect inspection and the 3D data of the object 2 in the memory unit 18. The inspection result acquisition unit 11 also acquires the amount of movement of the object 2.

[0017] The takt time may be the time it takes for the transported object 2 to pass through one process. The time it takes for the object 2 to pass through one process may be, for example, the time it takes for the detection sensor 22 to detect the leading edge of the object 2 and the time it detects the leading edge of the next object 2.

[0018] The detection information acquisition unit 12 acquires identification information of the transported object 2 and detection information detecting the object 2. The identification information of the transported object 2 may be acquired from the information input sensor 23. The detection information of the object may also be acquired from the detection sensor 22. The detection information acquisition unit 12 transmits the identification information and detection information of the object 2 to the display method identification unit 16.

[0019] The development drawing creation unit 13 creates a development drawing of the object 2 based on the three-dimensional data of the object 2. The development drawing creation unit 13 can also acquire two-dimensional data of the object 2. In this case, the development drawing creation unit 13 may create a development drawing of the object 2 based on the acquired two-dimensional data.

[0020] The application area identifying unit 14 identifies the application area of ​​the object 2 that has been applied, based on the three-dimensional data of the object 2 and the development view of the object 2. The application area identifying unit 14 identifies the edge of each area included in the development view of the object 2. For example, if the object 2 is a car body, the edge may be an area on a line surrounding the surface to be painted. Note that the edge excludes unpainted surfaces, such as the glass and tire areas.

[0021] The identifying unit 15 identifies the center point of the defect based on the defect included in the object 2. The identification of the center point of the defect may be based on the inspection results acquired by the inspection result acquiring unit 11. The identifying unit 15 may calculate the center coordinates of the defect included in the object 2 based on the identification information of the object 2 received from the information input sensor 23 and the information on the inspection of the defect, and identify the center point of the defect.

[0022] The display method specifying unit 16 specifies a manner in which to emphasize the defect based on the center point of the defect. Specifically, the display method specifying unit 16 specifies a display method in which image data indicating the center point of the defect is displayed in an emphasized manner. The display method specifying unit 16 also specifies a repair policy for the defect and can change the display method of the image data based on the repair policy.

[0023] The display method specification unit 16 can also change the display method of the image data based on the takt time required to repair the defects. Specifically, the display method specification unit 16 recalculates the timing to repair the defects based on the takt time and the number of defects included in the object 2, if the time required to repair the defects exceeds the takt time.

[0024] For example, if the takt time is 60 seconds, object 2 has eight defects, and it takes 10 seconds to repair one defect, the time required to repair the defects will be 80 seconds, which exceeds the takt time.

[0025] In this case, if the next object 2 has three defects, for example, the takt time for the two objects 2 will be 120 seconds. Since the two objects 2 have 11 defects, the time required to repair the defects in the two objects 2 will be 110 seconds, which is shorter than the takt time. The display method specification unit 16 may recalculate to change the display of the image data every 10 seconds so that the defects in the two objects 2 can be repaired.

[0026] In addition, the display method specification unit 16 can also output a calculation result that, for example, if repairing defects contained in three objects 2 exceeds the takt time, other workers will also join in the work of repairing the defects.

[0027] For example, suppose the first object 2 has eight defects, the second object 2 has seven defects, and the third object 2 has six defects. The takt time is 60 seconds, and the time required to repair one defect is 10 seconds.

[0028] In this case, repairs to the defects in the third object 2 are completed within the takt time. However, repairs to two of the defects in the first object 2 and one of the defects in the second object 2 cannot be completed within the takt time.

[0029] The repair of the defects contained in the first and second objects 2, for which repair could not be completed, cannot be completed within the takt time of the third object 2. In such a case, the display method specification unit 16 can issue a warning to the worker.

[0030] The output unit 17 outputs image data to the position of a defect included in the object 2. The image data is displayed in a manner that emphasizes the image data that indicates the center point of the defect. Furthermore, the output unit 17 outputs image data to the position of the defect based on the amount of movement of the object 2 acquired by the inspection result acquisition unit 11.

[0031] The image data may include information such as the image data and which worker will repair the defect. The image data is preferably in a form that emphasizes the center position of the defect. The image data may be, for example, an emphasized image L, and the acute angle of the emphasized image L may be in a form that indicates the center position of the defect.

[0032] The information on which worker will repair the defects may include the name of the worker who will repair the defects, the order in which the defects will be repaired, etc. The information on the worker may be the name of the worker, an identification mark, etc., but is not limited to these, and may be any information that can identify the worker.

[0033] Furthermore, the output unit 17 may output using a technique such as projection mapping or projection by a predetermined means onto the object 2. The projection mapping technique allows the worker to accurately repair the defect in a short time.

[0034] The storage unit 18 may store information on the defect inspection acquired by the inspection result acquisition unit 11, three-dimensional data of the object 2, etc. The storage unit 18 may include a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) as storage means.

[0035] <Identifying the center point of the defect> Here, a method for identifying the center point of a defect in a development view of the object 2, performed by the identification unit 15, will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method for identifying the center point of a defect by an output device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIGS. 2(a), (b), and (c), a center point C of a defect is shown for a region R of the defect. The shape of the defect R can be various shapes, such as a polygon, a rectangle, or a circle.

[0036] When the information obtained by inspecting defects contained in the object 2 is in two-dimensional coordinates (x, y), the density in the region R may be set to a uniform constant. When the information obtained by inspecting defects contained in the object 2 is in three-dimensional coordinates (x, y, z), the density at a certain point in the region R may be set to the value z. In this case, z is information about the unevenness in the region R.

[0037] <Displaying image data> 3A to 3C are diagrams illustrating an embodiment in which image data is emphasized in the output device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The defects R shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C correspond to those shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, respectively. As shown in FIG. 3, the output unit 17 may output, for example, an emphasized image R near the center point C of the defect R as image data in an embodiment in which the defect is emphasized.

[0038] If a defect needs to be repaired by scraping or other treatment, the display method specification unit 16 may specify the area to be repaired. At this time, the output unit 17 may illuminate the area to be repaired with a thick line. The image data output by the output unit 17 may be a flashing or lighting method, but is not limited to these, and various other methods may also be used.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of image data changes in the output device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a case where the position of an object defect is located at the edge of an area in a development view of the object 2. FIG. 4(a) shows a case where the image data is displayed at a normal size, FIG. 4(b) shows a case where the image data is displayed smaller than that of FIG. 4(a), and FIG. 4(c) shows a case where the image data is displayed rotated compared to that of FIG. 4(a). For example, if the defect position R is located at the edge of a vehicle door, depending on the size of the image data, it may span multiple areas, making it difficult to clearly display the position of the defect.

[0040] If the defect position R is at the edge of an area in the development view of the object 2, the image data may be difficult to see because it overlaps the edge or straddles another area. In FIG. 4(a), the defect position R is near the edge of the door, so the center point C is also near the edge of the door, and the image data straddles the door and the front door glass. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the display method specification unit 16 reduces the image data compared to FIG. 4(a), and the output unit 17 outputs the image data near the center point C. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(c), the display method specification unit 16 rotates the image data by a predetermined angle of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the image data in FIG. 4(a), and displays the image data. This allows the defect position to be clearly displayed.

[0041] <Display of image data and repair worker> 5 is a diagram for explaining modified examples of image data in the output device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows an example in which defects are present in four locations on the object 2. Examples of image data are shown as "XXXX1 / 4", "XXXX2 / 4", "XXXX3 / 4", and "XXXX4 / 4".

[0042] The image data includes the name of the worker who will repair the defects and the order in which the defects will be repaired. In Figure 5, the repair order is displayed as repairs from 1 / 4 to 4 / 4. In Figure 5, "XXXX" is also displayed as the worker's name, identification, etc.

[0043] The display method specifying unit 16 may change the display of the position of each defect based on the number of defects and the takt time. For example, suppose there are four defect positions and the takt time is 60 seconds. In this case, the display method specifying unit 16 may change the display of the position of each defect every 15 seconds as the timing for repairing the defects.

[0044] For example, when repair of the defect at the "XXXX1 / 4" position in Figure 5 is completed, the color in which the image data is displayed can be lightened and the worker's name can be hidden. Also, the image data for the position where repair will be performed can be highlighted by changing the color or blinking.

[0045] <Display timing> Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating the timing of displaying image data in the output device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 shows an object 2, a detection sensor 22, and a transport unit 3. The transport unit 3 transports the object 2. As the object 2 is transported by the transport unit 3, the position of the object 2 relative to the detection sensor 22 changes, and the manner in which the image data is displayed also changes. Fig. 6(a) shows the object 2 before it is transported in front of the detection sensor 22, Fig. 6(b) shows the object 2 immediately before it is transported in front of the detection sensor 22, and Fig. 6(c) shows the object 2 immediately after it has been transported in front of the detection sensor 22.

[0046] In FIG. 6(a), the object 2 is assumed to be conveyed at a constant speed by the conveying unit 3. In FIG. 6(b), the detection sensor 22 detects the leading edge of the object 2 conveyed by the conveying unit 3. At this time, the display method specifying unit 16 specifies the center point C of the defect in the development view of the object 2 based on the inspection results acquired by the inspection device 21. The detection sensor 22 also acquires the amount of movement of the object 2. The amount of movement may be acquired by, for example, an encoder.

[0047] 6(c), the output unit 17 displays the object 2 in an emphasized manner the image data indicating the center point C of the defect. The output unit 17 outputs the image data to the center point of the defect based on the amount of movement of the object 2.

[0048] <Visual inspection area display> Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining the display of a visual inspection area performed by the output system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 7, image data and a visual inspection area r are shown for the object 2. The visual inspection area r is an area of ​​the object 2 that is not inspected for defects.

[0049] The display method specifying unit 16 specifies a visual inspection region r. The visual inspection region r is a region near an end of the target vehicle body, a region with a large curved surface, or the like.

[0050] There are cases where the inspection device 21 cannot inspect all areas included in the object 2. In such cases, the display method specification unit 16 may acquire information about the areas that cannot be inspected from the inspection device 21 and display it as a visual inspection area r. By displaying the image data and the visual inspection area r on the object 2, the output device 1 can clearly display the position of the defect.

[0051] <Hardware configuration> 8 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the output device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The output device 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 104, and an input / output I / F (Interface) 105. These are electrically connected to each other via a bus 109.

[0052] The CPU 101 controls the operation of the output device 1. The ROM 102 stores programs and the like executed by the CPU 101. The RAM 103 is used as a work area for the CPU 101. The HDD 104 stores various data such as programs. The input / output I / F 105 is an interface for inputting and outputting various signals and data to and from external devices.

[0053] Some or all of the functions of the CPU 101 may be realized by an electronic circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

[0054] <Output method> 9 is a flowchart illustrating an output method according to one embodiment of the present invention. The output method is performed by an output device 1 that displays image data at the position of a defect included in an object 2.

[0055] The inspection result acquisition unit 11 acquires the inspection results of inspecting defects contained in the object 2 from the inspection device 21 (step S101). The identification unit 15 identifies the center point C of the defect based on the inspection results acquired by the inspection result acquisition unit 11 (step S102).

[0056] The display method specifying unit 16 specifies a display method for displaying the image data indicating the center point C of the defect specified by the specifying unit 15 in an emphasized manner (step S103). The output unit 17 outputs the image data in the display method specified by the display method specifying unit 16 to the position of the defect included in the object 2 (step S104).

[0057] The display method according to one embodiment of the present invention is implemented through these steps. However, the display method according to one embodiment of the present invention may include other steps as appropriate depending on the measurement conditions, measurement environment, etc.

[0058] <Changing the image data output method> 10 is a flow diagram showing a process for changing the output method of image data in the output system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. First, the display method specification unit 16 performs calculations to display the image data at the normal size at the center point C of the defect (step S201).

[0059] The display method specification unit 16 determines whether the image data extends beyond an area other than an area containing a defect (S202). If the image data does not extend beyond an area other than an area containing a defect (No in step S202), the image data is output as is to the output unit 17 (step S203). If the image data extends beyond an area other than an area containing a defect (Yes in step S202), the display method specification unit 16 determines whether rotating the image data will extend beyond an area other than an area containing a defect (step S204).

[0060] If the image data does not extend beyond the area containing the defect when rotated (No in step S204), the display method specification unit 16 outputs the image data as is to the output unit 17 (step S203). If the image data extends beyond the area containing the defect no matter how it is rotated (Yes in step S204), the display method specification unit 16 reduces the image data without rotating it (step S205).

[0061] If the image data does not extend beyond the area containing the defect when reduced at the predetermined reduction rate (No in step S205), the display method specification unit 16 outputs the image data as is to the output unit 17 (step S203). If the image data extends beyond the area containing the defect when reduced at the predetermined reduction rate (Yes in step S205), the display method specification unit 16 further rotates the image data (step S206).

[0062] If the image data does not extend beyond the area containing the defect after being reduced at a predetermined reduction rate and rotated (No in step S206), the display method identification unit 16 outputs the image data as is to the output unit 17 (step S203). If the image data extends beyond the area containing the defect after being reduced at a predetermined reduction rate and rotated (Yes in step S206), the display method identification unit 16 further reduces the image data (step S207). The display method identification unit 16 repeats the processes from step S105 to step S107.

[0063] <Action and effect> According to the output device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the output unit 17 outputs image data in the display method specified by the display method specifying unit 16 to the position of a defect included in the object 2. The image data is displayed in a manner that emphasizes the image data indicating the center point C of the defect. Therefore, the position of the defect can be clearly displayed on the object 2, making it easier for a worker repairing the defect to grasp the position of the defect and improving the efficiency of the repair work.

[0064] Furthermore, the output method of image data displayed at the position of a defect contained in the object 2 is changed based on the takt time required to repair the defect, making it easier for the worker to grasp the next work position.

[0065] [Second embodiment] 11 is a configuration diagram of an output system 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The output system 100 includes an object 2, an inspection device 21, a detection sensor 22, an information input sensor 23, an imaging device 24, and an output device 1. The output device 1 includes an inspection result acquisition unit 11, a detection information acquisition unit 12, a development drawing creation unit 13, a coating area identification unit 14, an identification unit 15, a display method identification unit 16, an output unit 17, a memory unit 18, and an image acquisition unit 19. Components that are the same as those already described are assigned the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted.

[0066] The output device 1 according to this embodiment includes an image acquisition unit 19 in addition to the configuration of the output device 1 according to the first embodiment. The image acquisition unit 19 is communicably connected to an imaging device 24. The image acquisition unit 19 acquires image information relating to the movements of the worker repairing the defect. The imaging device 24 captures images of the movements of the worker repairing the defect. The image information may be a video, and is installed so as to capture the movements of the worker.

[0067] The display method specifying unit 16 may specify defects for which repair has been completed based on the image information, and may change the display method of the image data so as to highlight defects that will be the next work locations. The display method for highlighting the defect display image may be, for example, a display method such as changing the color or blinking.

[0068] According to the output system 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to display defect repair locations according to the progress of work, and it is also possible to clearly identify locations where work has not been completed.

[0069] Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0070] For example, aspects of the present invention are as follows. <1> an identifying unit that identifies a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; an output unit that outputs the image data indicating the image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect; An output device comprising: <2> The image data includes a feature that highlights the defect. The aforementioned <1> Output device. <3> a detection information acquiring unit that acquires identification information of the transported object and detection information that detects the object; The aforementioned <1> or the above <2> An output device according to the present invention. <4> the detection information acquisition unit acquires a movement amount of the object; the output unit outputs the image data to the position of the defect based on the amount of movement. The aforementioned <3> An output device according to the present invention. <5> an inspection result acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional data that represents the three-dimensional shape of the object; and a development drawing creating unit that creates a development drawing of the object based on the three-dimensional data of the object. The aforementioned <1> From the above <4> 10. An output device according to claim 9, wherein: <6> a coating area specifying unit that specifies a coating area on the object based on the three-dimensional data of the object and a development view of the object, The aforementioned <5> An output device according to the present invention. <7> a display method specifying unit that specifies a repair policy for the defect and specifies a display method for the image data based on the repair policy; The aforementioned <1> From the above <6> 10. An output device according to claim 9, wherein: <8> the display method specifying unit changes the display method of the image data based on a takt time required to repair the defect. The aforementioned <7> An output device according to the present invention. <9> an image acquisition unit that acquires image information relating to the movement of a worker repairing the defect; the display method specifying unit specifies the defect for which repair has been completed based on the image information, and changes the display method of the image data so as to highlight the defect that will be the next work location. The aforementioned <7> or the above <8> An output device according to the present invention. <10> the display method specifying unit specifies, as a visual inspection area, an area of ​​the object that has not been inspected for the defect, based on the result of the defect inspection and a development view of the object; The aforementioned <7> From the above <9> 10. An output device according to claim 9, wherein: <11> The object is a vehicle body. The aforementioned <1> From the above <10> 10. An output device according to claim 9, wherein: <12> An inspection device that inspects an object for defects and an output device, The output device is an identifying unit that identifies a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; an output unit that outputs the image data indicating the image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect; An output system comprising: <13> An output method for outputting image data at a position of a defect included in an object, comprising: Identifying a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; outputting the image data indicative of image data at a location of the defect based on a center point of the defect; Output methods including: [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1. Output Device 2. Object 11 Test result acquisition section 12. Detection information acquisition unit 13 Development Drawing Department 14. Coating area identification section 15 Specific section 16 Display method specification section 17 Output section 19 Image acquisition unit 21 Inspection equipment C. Center point of defect r Visual inspection area [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0072] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-13522

Claims

1. an identifying unit that identifies a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; an output unit that outputs the image data indicating the image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect; An output device comprising:

2. The image data includes a feature that highlights the defect. The output device of claim 1.

3. a detection information acquiring unit that acquires identification information of the transported object and detection information that detects the object; The output device according to claim 1 .

4. the detection information acquisition unit acquires a movement amount of the object; the output unit outputs the image data to the position of the defect based on the amount of movement. The output device according to claim 3 .

5. an inspection result acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional data representing a three-dimensional shape of the object; and a development drawing creating unit that creates a development drawing of the object based on the three-dimensional data of the object. The output device according to claim 1 .

6. a coating area specifying unit that specifies a coating area on the object based on the three-dimensional data of the object and a development view of the object, The output device according to claim 5 .

7. a display method specifying unit that specifies a repair policy for the defect and specifies a display method for the image data based on the repair policy; The output device according to claim 1 .

8. the display method specifying unit changes the display method of the image data based on a takt time required to repair the defect. The output device according to claim 7 .

9. an image acquisition unit that acquires image information relating to the movement of a worker repairing the defect; the display method specifying unit specifies the defect for which repair has been completed based on the image information, and changes the display method of the image data so as to highlight the defect that will be the next work location. The output device according to claim 7 .

10. the display method specifying unit specifies, as a visual inspection area, an area of ​​the object that has not been inspected for the defect, based on the result of the defect inspection and a development view of the object; The output device according to claim 7 .

11. The object is a vehicle body. The output device according to claim 1 .

12. An inspection device that inspects an object for defects and an output device, The output device is an identifying unit that identifies a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; an output unit that outputs the image data indicating the image data at the position of the defect based on the center point of the defect; An output system comprising:

13. An output method for outputting image data at a position of a defect included in an object, comprising: Identifying a center point of a defect based on the defect included in the object; outputting the image data indicative of image data at a location of the defect based on a center point of the defect; Output methods including:

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