A device for monitoring the status and progress of movements within the containment sterile workroom

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Application Number
JP2022525673
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Priority Date
2019-11-04
Filing Date
2020-10-22
Publication Date
2025-02-20
Estimated Expiration
2040-10-22

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Abstract

The device is configured to monitor the status and progress of movements within a sterile work chamber (91) of a containment (9) located within a mounting chamber (99). At least one work glove (1, 2) projects into the work chamber (91), and each work glove (1, 2) can extend within the work chamber (91) to a maximum reachable area (R1) in three spatial axes (x, y, z). The device is equipped with tracking systems (C1 to C3), whose records are used for continuous three-dimensional localization of the at least one work glove (1, 2) and stored in a computing unit (5). At least one three-dimensional or two-dimensional isolation area (V1, V2) is defined within the work chamber (91), and the isolation area (V1, V2) can be adjacent to a warning area (W1, W2). Individual face parts or the entire bottom (92) of the containment (9) can be defined as isolation areas (V1, V2). The isolation areas (V1, V2) can be set around machines installed in the work room (91) that pose a danger to the operator (8), and warning areas (W1, W2) can be set in front of the isolation areas (V1, V2). The coordinates of the isolation areas (V1, V2) and the warning areas (W1, W2) are stored in the computing unit (5). The isolation areas (V1, V2) must not be entered with at least one work glove (1, 2), and the warning areas (W1, W2) should not be entered.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to a device for monitoring the state and progress of movement in a sterile work chamber of a containment located in a mounting chamber by means of at least one work glove projecting into the work chamber. Each work glove can extend in the work chamber to a maximum reach area in three spatial axes. Each work glove can hold one object each or two work gloves can hold one object together, thus forming a maximum extended movement area in three xyz spatial axes. In the work chamber a container is temporarily located, which is filled with a substance and which can be filled or emptied with such a substance. [Background technology]

[0002] Metall+Plastik GmbH, D-78315 Radolfzell / Germany is known to use cameras to film the interior of the isolator chamber to monitor events from various directions. Nuaire, Plymouth, MN55447 / USA also uses cameras to record continuously inside the isolator ( <URL:https: / / www.nuaire.com / learn / general-technical-bulletins / camera-useage-in-a-biosafety-cabinet-pharmacy-isolator> , [Retrieved September 30, 2019], Internet).

[0003] Ortner Reinraumtechnik GmbH, A-9500 Villach / Austria, uses an intercom system with a surveillance camera for the same purpose (<URL:https: / / www.ortner-group.com / produkte / isoline / aseptic-isolator.15f08.php> , [Retrieved September 30, 2019], Internet).

[0004] Bausch+Stroebel Maschinenfabrik Ilshofen GmbH+Co.KG, D-74532 Ilshofen / Germany, is known for using cameras for the continuous recording of the filling process in isolators (ISPE November 2018 “Remote Observation Technologies-Revolutionizing the Pharma Manufacturing Space”, <URL:https: / / ispe.org / pharmaceutical-engineering / november-december-2018 / remote-observation-technologies-revolutionizing> , [Retrieved September 30, 2019], Internet). [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0005] [Non-Patent Document 1] Internet, URL: https: / / www.nuaire.com / learn / general-technical-bulletins / camera-useage-in-a-biosafety-cabinet-pharmacy-isolator [Non-Patent Document 2] Internet, URL: https: / / www.ortner-group.com / produkte / isoline / aseptic-isolator.15f08.php [Non-Patent Document 3] Internet, URL: https: / / ispe.org / pharmaceutical-engineering / november-december-2018 / remote-observation-technologies-revolutionizing Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Starting from the known prior art, the object underlying the present invention is to provide a further developed device for monitoring the state and movement of the process in the sterile work chamber of the containment, with the aim of ensuring reliable guidance of the operator's actions in the containment, while still quickly recognizing operational and damage events involving operator errors and minimizing the losses resulting therefrom. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The device is configured to monitor the state and the progress of movement in a sterile work chamber of a containment located in an installation chamber. At least one work glove projects into the work chamber, with each work glove being able to extend in the work chamber to its maximum reach in three spatial axes. According to the invention, the device comprises a tracking system, whose records are used for the continuous three-dimensional localization of the at least one work glove and are stored in a computing unit. At least one three-dimensional or two-dimensional blocking area is defined in the work chamber, to which a warning area can be adjacent. Individual surface parts or the entire bottom of the containment can be defined as the blocking area. A blocking area can be set around a machine which is installed in the work chamber and which is dangerous for the operator, and a warning area can be optionally set in front of the blocking area. territory The cutoff area and warning area can be set. territory The coordinates of the blocking area are stored in the computing unit. The blocking area must not be entered by at least one working glove and a warning is issued. territory The area should not be entered with at least one work glove.

[0008] In the following, a special embodiment of the invention is defined: each work glove can hold one object, or two work gloves can jointly hold one object, thus forming a maximum extended working area in three spatial axes. Records of a tracking system are used for continuous three-dimensional localization of at least one work glove and at least one object. The blocking area must not be entered by any object, whereas: caveat The area should not be entered by any object.

[0009] In the computing unit, the spatial positions of the work glove and the object in an xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes are acquired together with a time stamp, and in the computing unit a real-time comparison is made with the blocking area and possibly a warning area determined in the computing unit.

[0010] A container is temporarily located in the working chamber, the container is filled with a substance, the container can be filled with a substance or can be emptied, and in the computing unit, the spatial position of the container in the xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes is acquired together with a time stamp, so that in case of damage, the unexpected position of the container, the possible container breakage, the extended area of ​​the breakage and the extended area of ​​the uncontrollably flowing out substance are determined.

[0011] Preferably, the operator is wearing virtual reality goggles, the virtual reality goggles comprising: displaying the interruption areas and possibly warning areas set in the computing unit as graphic elements to the operator, or additionally Displaying to the operator the surfaces to be cleaned according to cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit It is specified as follows.

[0012] The tracking system comprises at least a first camera with a first detection angle and a second camera with a second detection angle. The first camera with the first detection angle captures to monitor two spatial axes, and the second camera with the second detection angle captures to monitor a third spatial axis. Since the first and second detection angles overlap, all areas in the working room are captured for monitoring. The captured states and movement progressions are stored in the computing unit as 3D data and / or video streams.

[0013] When the spatial extent of the working room is large, a third camera with a third detection angle is installed, and further cameras with respective detection angles are installed depending on the size of the working room. In this case, the first camera with the first detection angle is captured for monitoring the first spatial axis, the second camera with the second detection angle is captured for monitoring the second spatial axis, and the third camera with the third detection angle is captured for monitoring the third spatial axis. In this case, the detection angles overlap, so that all areas in the working room are captured for monitoring. The captured states and movement sequences are stored in the computing unit as 3D data and / or video streams.

[0014] A signal unit is provided, which notifies the operator and / or the observer entering the work room: - providing an acoustic and / or visual and / or physical vibration warning to the operator and / or observer in the event of an unauthorized intrusion into the containment area; and When a warning zone is provided, any critical intrusion into the warning zone will be signalled acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator and / or observer as an approach to a blocked zone.

[0015] Further provisions in the arithmetic unit, namely: An operator authorized to enter the workroom; the defined installation of permitted objects in the workroom, such as tools and permitted passable components, such as moulded parts of filling machines, and of such moulded parts with regard to their technical corresponding arrangement and positioning; The maximum permissible speed at which the work gloves or objects are moved within the work chamber, and Cleaning and decontamination programs is set.

[0016] The tracking system is additionally configured to recognize biometric features of an operator positioned in the containment.

[0017] The virtual reality goggles display to the operator the predetermined strength of the surface cleaning, e.g. as a wipe to be performed once or several times with a minimum pressure, according to the cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit, and the execution of the surface cleaning, e.g. as a color change from red to green when execution is achieved.

[0018] In a special embodiment of the monitoring device, the work glove is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points, on the basis of which the volume formed by the work glove is captured by the tracking system as a CAD wireframe model.

[0019] The object held by the work glove may be provided with a number of marking points, also regularly distributed, on the basis of which the volume formed by the object can be captured by the tracking system as a CAD wireframe model. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1A] The containment work chamber is shown in plan view with two projecting work globes, one held object in the form of a tool, and two cameras. [Figure 1B] 1B shows a structure according to FIG. 1A in a side view. [Diagram 2]Showing a work glove with regular marking points and tools for creating a CAD wireframe model. [Figure 3A] 1B shows a structure according to FIG. 1A in plan view with three cameras, a first working glove and a stretching device. [Figure 3B] The structure according to FIG. 3A is shown in side view with an operator standing in front of the containment. [Figure 4A] In order to depict the reach and working areas in principle, a structure according to FIG. 1A is shown in plan view with the respective working gloves and the tool. [Figure 4B] The structure according to FIG. 4A is shown in side view. [Figure 5A] In order to depict the warning and forbidden areas in principle, a structure according to FIG. 1A is shown in plan view together with a second work glove and a tool. [Figure 5B] The structure according to FIG. 5A is shown in side view. [Figure 6A] In order to depict in principle the first working glove in the state in which it has entered the first prohibited area, the structure according to FIG. 5A is shown in plan view. [Figure 6B] To illustrate the principle of disturbed laminar flow, a structure according to FIG. 6A is shown in side view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, a detailed description of the device according to the invention for monitoring the conditions and progress of movements within a containment sterile work chamber will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] The following definitions apply to all subsequent descriptions: The drawings are numbered for clarity of illustration, and in the drawings, it is possible to clearly see that the components are "repeated" but not mentioned in the directly corresponding description, for the sake of brevity, and reference is made to the description of the preceding drawings.

[0023] Figures 1A and 1B The containment 9, positioned in the installation room 99, is surrounded by a housing 90 which encloses a working chamber 91. Into the working chamber 91, a first working glove 1 and a second working glove 2 project, shown in an extended state. These working gloves 1, 2 are designated for use by an authorized operator 8 (see FIG. 3B). To form the tracking system C1-C2, a first camera C1 with a first detection angle α1 and a second camera C2 with a second detection angle α2 are provided. The first camera C1 captures to monitor two spatial axes x, y and the second camera C2 captures to monitor a third spatial axis z, whereby the first detection angle α1 and the second detection angle α2 overlap, so that all areas within the working chamber 91 are captured for monitoring. The captured states and movement progressions are stored in the computing unit 5 as 3D data and / or video streams.

[0024] The tracking system C1-C2 may be formed by equipment operating on the basis of optical, laser, radar, ultrasound or infrared technology instead of the cameras C1, C2.

[0025] Each work glove 1, 2 may hold one object 7, or the two work gloves 1, 2 may cooperate to hold one object 7, for example a tool. In the work chamber 91 a container 4 may be temporarily located, which is filled with a substance and which can be filled or emptied of such a substance. Outside the containment 9 a computing unit 5 and a signal unit 6 are provided, and correspondingly a supervisor 8' may be located. The supervisor 8' intervenes in the course of processes in the containment 9 as required.

[0026] In the computing unit 5, the records of the tracking systems C1-C2, together with their time stamps, are used for continuous, three-dimensional localization of the work gloves 1, 2 and the object 7 guided by the work gloves 1, 2 in the xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes x, y, z.

[0027] In the computing unit 5, the spatial position of the container 4 in the xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes x, y, z is also known together with a time stamp, so that in the event of damage, the unexpected position of the container 4 and the possible breakage of the container 4, the diffusion area of ​​the container and the diffusion area of ​​the substance flowing out in an uncontrolled manner can be determined. Such serious damage can occur, for example, when a damaged plastic or glass container breaks or liquid or powdery substances spill out.

[0028] Figure 2 The work glove 1 is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points P1 to P9. On the basis of these marking points P1 to P9, the volume formed by the work glove 1 is captured by the tracking systems C1 to C2 as a CAD wireframe model. By means of the work glove 1, an object 7 can be guided, which also has marking points Pm to Pn for capturing its position by the tracking systems C1 to C2.

[0029] Figures 3A and 3B When the spatial extent of the working room 91 is large, a third camera C3 with a third detection angle α3 is installed. The first camera C1 with the first detection angle α1 is captured to monitor the first spatial axis x, the second camera C2 with the second detection angle α2 is captured to monitor the second spatial axis y, and the third camera C3 with the third detection angle α3 is captured to monitor the third spatial axis z. Depending on the size of the working room 91, further cameras C with respective detection angles α may be advantageous. Here too, it is useful for the detection angles α1 to αn to overlap, so that all areas in the working room 91 are captured for monitoring.

[0030] In the calculation unit 5, the definition is calculated, namely: An operator 8 who has the authority to enter the work room 91; the controlled installation of permitted objects 7 in the working chamber 91, such as tools, and permitted passable components, such as moulded parts of a filling machine, and of such moulded parts with regard to their technical corresponding arrangement and positioning, the maximum permissible speed at which the work globes 1, 2 or the object 7 are moved within the work chamber 91, and Cleaning and decontamination programs. can be set.

[0031] In addition to facial recognition FR, the tracking systems C1-C3 may be equipped with the detection of biometric characteristics of the operator 8 positioned in the containment 9, whereby the personality of the operator 8 is recorded and / or the authority to enter the work gloves 1, 2 is confirmed and only released upon authorization, as specifically described in the two European patent applications Nos. 19405011 and 19405012.

[0032] When decontaminating the work chamber 91, it must also be ensured that the work gloves 1, 2 are completely decontaminated, especially in the partially narrow areas between the fingers, which is unlikely to be ensured in the folded, unfolded, hanging state. In order to sufficiently stretch the work gloves 1, 2, in practice a stretching device 3 is inserted into each work glove 1, 2 during the decontamination phase.

[0033] Advantageously, the operator 8 is fitted with virtual reality goggles 80 which may in particular be specified to display to the operator 8 a prescribed strength when the surface cleaning, e.g. as one or more wipes to be performed with a minimum pressure, according to the cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit 5, and the prescribed execution of the surface cleaning, e.g. as a colour change from red to green when performed.

[0034] Figures 4A and 4B The working gloves 1, 2 each protruding into the working chamber 91 can extend to a maximum reachable area R1, R2 in the three spatial axes x, y, z. When the object 7 is held by the working gloves 1, 2, a maximum extended working area R1', R2' is obtained in the three spatial axes x, y, z.

[0035] Figures 5A to 6B At least one three-dimensional or two-dimensional blocking area V1, V2 may be defined in the work room 91, and a warning area W1, W2 may be adjacent to the blocking area V1, V2. Individual surface parts or the entire bottom 92 of the containment 9 may be defined as blocking areas V1, V2. Around machines installed in the work room 91 and involving a danger to the operator 8, blocking areas V1, V2 and possibly warning areas W1, W2 in front of them may be provided.

[0036] The coordinates of the blocking areas V1, V2 and the warning areas W1, W2 in the three spatial axes x, y, z are stored in the computing unit 5, for example xV1, yV1, zV1 to xV1', yV1', zV1' for the first blocking area V1 and for example xW1, yW1, zW1 to xW1', yW1', zW1' for the first warning area W1. The blocking areas V1, V2 must not be entered by the working gloves 1, 2, whereas the warning areas W1, W2 must not be entered by the working gloves 1, 2. The same applies to the object 7, which must not be entered by the object 7 into the blocking areas V1, V2, whereas the warning areas W1, W2 must not be entered. In the computing unit 5, a real-time comparison is made with the blocking areas V1, V2 and the possibly provided warning areas W1, W2 determined in the computing unit 5.

[0037] By means of the tracking systems C1 to C3 it is also possible to determine and record that the laminar flow is disturbed, possibly to a critical extent, by a working glove 1 which does not directly enter the blocking area V1 but which is above and protrudes above it.

[0038] The virtual reality goggles 80 worn by the operator 8 are in particular designated to display as graphic elements the blocking areas V1, V2 and possibly the warning areas W1, W2 defined in the computing unit 5.

[0039] The signal unit 6 belonging to the device has the task of warning the operator 8 and / or the observer 8' entering the working room 91 in the event of any unauthorized intrusion into the blocked areas V1, V2, acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator 8 and / or the observer 8'.

[0040] When warning areas W1, W2 are provided, the signal unit 6 is used to signal a critical ingress into the warning areas W1, W2 as an approach to the blocked areas V1, V2 acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator 8 and / or observer 8'. This application relates to the invention described in the claims, but also includes the following as other aspects. 1. A device for monitoring the status and progress of movements in a sterile working chamber (91) of a containment (9) located in a setting chamber (99) by means of at least one working glove (1, 2) protruding into the working chamber (91), comprising: Each working globe (1, 2) is extendable in the working chamber (91) to a maximum reach (R1, R2) in three spatial axes (x, y, z), a) the device comprises a tracking system (C1 to C3), the records of which are used for the continuous three-dimensional localization of at least one working glove (1, 2) and are stored in a computing unit (5); b) in the working room (91), at least one three-dimensional or two-dimensional blocking area (V1, V2) is defined, and the blocking area (V1, V2) can be adjacent to a warning area (W1, W2); ca) each face portion or the entire bottom portion (92) of the containment (9) can be defined as a blocking region (V1, V2); cb) in a workroom (91), around a machine which is dangerous to the operator (8), a cut-off zone (V1, V2) can be established and, possibly, a warning zone (W1, W2) can be established in front of the cut-off zone (V1, V2), cc) the coordinates of the blocking area (V1, V2) and the warning area (W1, W2) are stored in a calculation unit (5); cd) the blocked areas (V1, V2) must not be entered by at least one working glove (1, 2); ce) The warning areas (W1, W2) should not be entered by at least one work glove (1, 2). An apparatus comprising: 2. a) each working glove (1, 2) is capable of holding one object (7) or the two working gloves (1, 2) are capable of holding one object (7) together, thereby forming a maximum extended working area (R1', R2') in the three spatial axes (x, y, z); b) the recordings of the tracking systems (C1 to C3) are used for continuous, three-dimensional localization of at least one working glove (1, 2) and at least one object (7); ca) the blocking zone (V1, V2) must not be entered by at least one object (7); cb) The warning areas (W1, W2) should not be entered by at least one object (7). 2. The device according to claim 1, 3. a) in a computing unit (5) the spatial positions of the work gloves (1, 2) and the object (7) in an xyz coordinate system formed by three spatial axes (x, y, z) are acquired together with a time stamp, b) The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the calculation unit (5) a real-time comparison is made with the cut-off regions (V1, V2) and possibly warning regions (W1, W2) established in the calculation unit (5). 4. a) a container (4) is temporarily located in the working chamber (91), the container (4) is filled with a substance, and the container (4) can be filled with a substance or emptied; b) In the calculation unit (5), the spatial position of the container (4) in the xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes (x, y, z) is acquired together with a time stamp, so that in case of damage, the unexpected position of the container (4) and the possible breakage of the container (4), the extended area of ​​the breakage and the extended area of ​​the uncontrollably flowing substance can be determined. 4. Any one of the devices according to claims 1 to 3. 5. The operator (8) wears virtual reality goggles (80), Virtual reality goggles are a) displaying to the operator as graphic elements the cut-off areas (V1, V2) and possibly warning areas (W1, W2) set in the computing unit (5), b) displaying to the operator the surfaces to be cleaned according to the cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit (5); It is specified as 5. Any one of the devices according to claims 1 to 4. 6. The tracking system (C1-C3) comprises at least a) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1); b) a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2), ca) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1) is captured to monitor two spatial axes (x, y) and a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2) is captured to monitor a third spatial axis (z); cb) the first detection angle (α1) and the second detection angle (α2) overlap, so that all areas within the working chamber (91) are captured for monitoring; cc) the captured states and movement sequences are stored in the computing unit (5) as 3D data and / or video streams. 6. Any one of the devices according to claims 1 to 5. 7. When the spatial extent of the work chamber (91) is large, a third camera (C3) having a third detection angle (α3) is installed, and further cameras (C) having respective detection angles (α) are installed according to the size of the work chamber (91), a) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1) is captured to monitor a first spatial axis (x), a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2) is captured to monitor a second spatial axis (y), and a third camera (C3) having a third detection angle (α3) is captured to monitor a third spatial axis (z); b) the detection angles (α1 to α3) overlap so that all areas within the work chamber (91) are captured for monitoring; c) The captured states and movement sequences are stored in a computing unit (5) as 3D data and / or a video stream. 7. The device according to claim 6, 8. A signal unit (6) is provided, The signal unit (6) notifies the operator (8) and / or the observer (8') entering the work room (91) of a) to warn in case of any unauthorized intrusion into the exclusion zones (V1, V2) acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator (8) and / or the observer (8'); and b) when warning zones (W1, W2) are provided, a critical intrusion into the warning zones (W1, W2) is signalled acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator (8) and / or the observer (8') as the approach of the blocked zone (V1, V2) occurs; 8. Any one of the devices according to claims 1 to 7. 9. Further provisions are made in the calculation unit (5), namely: a) an operator (8) who has the authority to enter the work room (91); b) the proper installation of permitted objects (7) in the working room (91), such as tools and permitted passable components, such as moulding parts of filling machines, and of such moulding parts with regard to their technical correspondence and positioning; c) the maximum permissible speed of the working globes (1, 2) or the object (7) moved within the working chamber (91), and d) Cleaning and decontamination programs is set 9. Any one of the devices according to claims 1 to 8. 10. The tracking system (C1-C3) is additionally configured to recognize biometric features of an operator (8) positioned in the containment (9). 10. The device according to claim 9, 11. The virtual reality goggles (80) display to the operator (8) a predetermined strength for the surface cleaning, for example wiping to be performed once or several times with a minimum pressure, according to the cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit (5), and the execution of the surface cleaning, for example as a color change from red to green when the execution is achieved. 6. The device according to claim 5, 12. a) at least one work glove (1, 2) is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points (P1 to P9), b) Based on these marking points (P1 to P9), the volume formed by the working glove (1, 2) can be captured by the tracking system (C1 to C3) as a CAD wireframe model. 12. Any one of the devices 1 to 11 above, characterized in that 13. a) an object (7) held by at least one working glove (1, 2) is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points (Pm to Pn), b) Based on these marking points (Pm to Pn), the volume formed by the object (7) can be captured by the tracking systems (C1 to C3) as a CAD wireframe model. 13. Any one of the devices 1 to 12 above, characterized in that

Claims

1. A device for monitoring the progress of conditions and movements in a sterile working chamber (91) of a containment (9) located in a placement chamber (99) by means of at least one working glove (1, 2) protruding into the working chamber (91), comprising: Each working globe (1, 2) is extendable in the working chamber (91) to a maximum reach (R1, R2) in three spatial axes (x, y, z), a) the device comprises a tracking system (C1 to C3), the records of which are used for the continuous three-dimensional localization of at least one working glove (1, 2) and are stored in a computing unit (5); b) in the working chamber (91) at least one three-dimensional or two-dimensional blocking area (V1, V2) is defined, the blocking area (V1, V2) being adjoined by a warning area (W1, W2); ca) individual face portions or the entire bottom (92) of the containment (9) can be defined as blocking regions (V1, V2); cb) a machine installed in a workroom (91) capable of setting cut-off areas (V1, V2) around a machine that is dangerous to an operator (8) and a warning area (W1, W2) capable of being set in front of the cut-off areas (V1, V2); cc) the coordinates of the blocking area (V1, V2) and the warning area (W1, W2) are stored in a calculation unit (5); cd) the blocking zone (V1, V2) must not be entered by at least one working glove (1, 2); ce) the warning zone (W1, W2) should not be entered by at least one working glove (1, 2); The operator (8) wears virtual reality goggles (80), Virtual reality goggles are Displaying the cutoff area (V1, V2) and the warning area (W1, W2) set in the arithmetic unit (5) to the operator as graphic elements; displaying to the operator the surfaces to be cleaned according to cleaning and decontamination programs stored in the computing unit (5); It is specified as An apparatus comprising:

2. a) each work glove (1, 2) is capable of holding one object (7) or two work gloves (1, 2) are capable of holding one object (7) together, thus forming a maximum extended working area (R1', R2') in the three spatial axes (x, y, z); b) the recordings of the tracking systems (C1 to C3) are used for continuous, three-dimensional localization of at least one working glove (1, 2) and at least one object (7); ca) the blocking zone (V1, V2) must not be entered by at least one object (7); cb) The warning zone (W1, W2) should not be entered by at least one object (7).

2. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that

3. a) in a computing unit (5) the spatial positions of the work gloves (1, 2) and the object (7) in an xyz coordinate system formed by three spatial axes (x, y, z) are acquired together with a time stamp, 3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that b) in the computing unit (5) a real-time comparison is made with the blocking regions (V1, V2) and the warning regions (W1, W2) established in the computing unit (5).

4. a) a container (4) is temporarily located in the working chamber (91), the container (4) is filled with a substance, and the container (4) can be filled with a substance or emptied, b) in a calculation unit (5) the spatial position of the container (4) in an xyz coordinate system formed by the three spatial axes (x, y, z) is acquired together with a time stamp, so that in case of damage, the unexpected position of the container (4), the breakage of the container (4), the extended area of ​​the breakage and the extended area of ​​the uncontrollably flowing substance can be determined; 4. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises:

5. The tracking system (C1-C3) comprises at least a) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1); b) a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2), ca) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1) is captured to monitor two spatial axes (x, y) and a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2) is captured to monitor a third spatial axis (z); cb) the first detection angle (α1) and the second detection angle (α2) overlap, so that all areas within the working chamber (91) are captured for monitoring; cc) the captured states and movement sequences are stored in the computing unit (5) as 3D data and / or video streams.

5. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that

6. When the spatial extent of the work chamber (91) is large, a third camera (C3) having a third detection angle (α3) is installed, and further cameras (C) having respective detection angles (α) are installed according to the size of the work chamber (91), a) a first camera (C1) having a first detection angle (α1) is captured to monitor a first spatial axis (x), a second camera (C2) having a second detection angle (α2) is captured to monitor a second spatial axis (y), and a third camera (C3) having a third detection angle (α3) is captured to monitor a third spatial axis (z); b) the detection angles (α1 to α3) overlap, so that all areas within the working chamber (91) are captured for monitoring; c) The captured states and movement sequences are stored in the computing unit (5) as 3D data and / or video streams.

6. The device according to claim 5 .

7. A signal unit (6) is provided, The signal unit (6) notifies the operator (8) and / or the observer (8') entering the work room (91) of the following: a) to warn, in the event of an unauthorized intrusion into the exclusion zone (V1, V2), acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator (8) and / or the observer (8'); and b) when warning zones (W1, W2) are provided, a critical intrusion into the warning zones (W1, W2) is signalled acoustically and / or visually and / or by vibration acting on the body of the operator (8) and / or the observer (8') as the approach of the blocking zone (V1, V2) occurs; 7. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that

8. Further provisions are made in the calculation unit (5), namely: a) an operator (8) having authority to enter the working room (91); b) the defined assembly of such moulded parts with respect to permitted objects (7) and permitted accessible components and technical correspondence and positioning in the working room (91); c) the maximum permissible speed of the working gloves (1, 2) or the object (7) moved within the working chamber (91), and d) Cleaning and decontamination programs is set 8. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that

9. The tracking systems (C1-C3) are additionally configured to recognize biometric features of an operator (8) positioned in the containment (9).

9. The device according to claim 8.

10. The virtual reality goggles (80) display to the operator (8) a predetermined strength during surface cleaning and the execution of surface cleaning as color changes according to the cleaning program and the decontamination program stored in the computing unit (5).

2. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that

11. a) at least one work glove (1, 2) is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points (P1 to P9), b) Based on these marking points (P1 to P9), the volume formed by the working glove (1, 2) can be captured by the tracking system (C1 to C3) as a CAD wireframe model.

11. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that

12. a) an object (7) held by at least one work glove (1, 2) is provided with a number of regularly distributed marking points (Pm to Pn), b) Based on these marking points (Pm to Pn), the volume formed by the object (7) can be captured by the tracking systems (C1 to C3) as a CAD wireframe model.

12. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that

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