Mobile phone detection device

The mobile phone detection device addresses the complexity and subjectivity of conventional methods by using inclined surfaces and camera assemblies for precise imaging and evaluation, ensuring rapid and consistent defect detection and value assessment.

JP7894166B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-23IMT CO LTD(JP)
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
IMT CO LTD(JP)
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2026-07-23

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Technical Problem

Conventional mobile phone detection methods are complex, time-consuming, and subject to human subjectivity, leading to inconsistent results.

Method used

A mobile phone detection device with a main body featuring inclined surfaces and a camera assembly that sequentially images both sides of the phone, using push rods and covers to maintain alignment and accuracy, and includes processors for evaluating the phone's condition.

Benefits of technology

Ensures rapid, objective, and accurate detection of defects on both sides of the phone, providing consistent evaluation criteria for determining its value.

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Abstract

To provide a mobile phone detection device.SOLUTION: The mobile phone detection device includes: a body including a first inclined surface formed at one end of the body and a detection space formed within the body and communicating with the first inclined surface, wherein the detection space includes a second inclined surface adjacent to the first inclined surface and a third inclined surface installed so as to correspond to the first inclined surface and adjacent to the second inclined surface; a cover installed on the first inclined surface and selectively shielding the detection space; a push rod movably installed in the body, installed so as to correspond to the second inclined surface, and for selectively pushing a mobile phone from a first position to a second position; and a camera assembly member installed in the detection space, installed so as to correspond to the cover and for selectively acquiring a detection image of the mobile phone.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a detection device, and more particularly to a detection device for detecting a mobile phone.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, the detection of a mobile phone usually involves bringing the mobile phone into a physical store and manually detecting defects on site.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] However, the conventional detection steps are complex, the waiting time is long, and the determination is made manually, so it is impossible to avoid the influence of the subjectivity of the detection worker. When different detection workers detect the same mobile phone, various detection results may be obtained, which may cause confusion to the owner of the mobile phone. Summing up the above, there is a current need to provide a detection device that does not require manual discrimination, clearly establish the detection criteria for mobile phones, and quickly provide detection results.

[0004] Therefore, the inventor of the present invention believes that the above-mentioned drawbacks can be improved, and as a result of repeated intensive studies, the present invention has been proposed to effectively improve the above-mentioned problems with a reasonable design.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a mobile phone detection device.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the mobile phone detection device of the present invention adopts the following means. That is, a main body extending along the height direction, comprising a first inclined surface formed at one end of the main body, a detection space formed inside the main body and communicating with the first inclined surface, the detection space comprising a second inclined surface adjacent to the first inclined surface and selectively in contact with the first surface of the mobile phone, and a third inclined surface installed corresponding to the first inclined surface, adjacent to the second inclined surface and selectively in contact with the second surface of the mobile phone, and a cover installed on the first inclined surface and selectively shielding the detection space, and The device includes a push rod that is movably installed throughout the body and is positioned to correspond to the second inclined surface, and which selectively pushes the mobile phone from a first position to a second position, so that when in the first position, the first surface of the mobile phone contacts the second inclined surface, and when in the second position, the second surface of the mobile phone contacts the third inclined surface; and a camera assembly member that is installed in the detection space and is positioned to correspond to the cover, and which acquires detection images of the first and second surfaces of the mobile phone when the cover selectively shields the detection space. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] Thus, the present invention has the following effects. This invention sequentially acquires images of both the front and back surfaces of a mobile phone to perform a complete defect inspection of the phone's appearance. The cover is positioned to correspond to the camera assembly, and when the cover is sealed and the detection space is sealed, the camera assembly begins to photograph the mobile phone, ensuring that the mobile phone is not interfered with at all during the detection process and that the detection accuracy is not affected. Furthermore, the first and second cameras are aligned to the front of the second and first surfaces of the mobile phone, respectively, to ensure the accuracy of the detected images, to match the size and position of the detected defect to the actual state of the mobile phone, to prevent irregular deviations due to angular errors, and to prevent distortion of the test results. Specifically, this invention enables rapid identification of defects in a mobile phone using the same test criteria, to reliably assess the value of the mobile phone, to allow the mobile phone owner to clearly understand the overall condition of the mobile phone, and to obtain appropriate feedback when recycling.

[0008] The following information will become clear from the description in the specification and drawings described later. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the structural features of a mobile phone detection device according to one embodiment of the present invention and the state in which a mobile phone is placed on the second inclined surface. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the structural features of a mobile phone detection device according to one embodiment of the present invention and the state in which a mobile phone is pressed with a push rod. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the structural features of a mobile phone detection device according to one embodiment of the present invention and the state in which a mobile phone is placed on the third inclined surface. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the relative relationship between θ1 and θ4 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5A] A series of cross-sectional perspective views illustrating the data collection and buffering structure of a mobile phone according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5B]These are a series of cross-sectional perspective views illustrating the data collection and buffering structure of a mobile phone according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6A] These are a series of cross-sectional perspective views illustrating a test step of a mobile phone according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6B] These are a series of cross-sectional perspective views illustrating a test step of a mobile phone according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The present invention will be described below through embodiments of the invention, but these embodiments are not intended to limit the invention as defined in the claims. Furthermore, not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the solution of the invention.

[0011] The mobile phone detection device (1) according to the present invention comprises a main body (2) extending along a height direction (3), a first inclined surface (4) formed at one end of the main body (2), and a detection space (8) formed inside the main body (2) and communicating with the first inclined surface (4), wherein the detection space (8) includes a second inclined surface (5) adjacent to the first inclined surface (4) and selectively in contact with the first surface (10) of a mobile phone (9), and a third inclined surface (6) installed corresponding to the first inclined surface (4), adjacent to the second inclined surface (5), and selectively in contact with the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9), and a cover installed on the first inclined surface (4) that selectively shields the detection space (8), and a cover (12) A push rod (13) is movably installed in the main body (2) and positioned to correspond to the second inclined surface (5), and pushes the mobile phone (9) to selectably move from a first position to a second position, so that when in the first position, the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9) contacts the second inclined surface (5), and when in the second position, the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9) contacts the third inclined surface (6). A camera assembly member (14) is installed in the detection space (8) and positioned to correspond to the cover (12), and acquires detection images of the first surface (10) and the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9) when the cover (12) selectively shields the detection space (8) (see Figure 1). In a preferred embodiment, in order to prevent displacement or deformation of the detected image, the camera assembly member (14) is installed so as to correspond to the second inclined surface (5) and the third inclined surface (6), respectively, and when the mobile phone (9) is placed in the first position, the camera assembly member (14) faces the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9), and when the mobile phone (9) is placed in the second position, the camera assembly member (14) faces the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9). In another preferred embodiment, the first surface (10) is a screen and the second surface (11) is a back surface. Alternatively, the first surface (10) is a back surface and the second surface (11) is a screen.In further other preferred embodiments, the cover (12) is pivotally mounted on the first inclined surface (4) or installed by a sliding rail.

[0012] More preferably, in order to acquire images of the first surface (10) and the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9), the detection space (8) is the The The camera assembly member (14) further includes: a fourth inclined surface (7) connected to the first inclined surface (4) and the third inclined surface (6), respectively, and installed to correspond to the second inclined surface (5); a first camera (15) installed on one side of the fourth inclined surface (7) that contacts the detection space (8) and selectively acquires an image of the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9) placed on the second inclined surface (5); and a second camera (16) installed on one side of the cover (12) that contacts the detection space (8) and selectively acquires an image of the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9) placed on the third inclined surface (6). In a preferred embodiment, the first camera (15) is positioned opposite the second inclined surface (5), and the second camera (16) is positioned opposite the third inclined surface (6). In this embodiment, the first inclined surface (4) is parallel to the third inclined surface (6), and the second inclined surface (5) is parallel to the fourth inclined surface (7). In another preferred embodiment, the central axis of the first camera (15) is perpendicular to the second inclined surface (5), and the central axis of the second camera (16) is perpendicular to the third inclined surface (6). In yet another preferred embodiment, the system further includes a lighting fixture (17) installed in the detection space (8) that selectively supplies illumination to the mobile phone (9) in order to provide the light intensity necessary for imaging and to detect minute defects in the mobile phone (9).

[0013] More preferably, the operating steps of the mobile phone detection device (1) according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 1. First, the cover (12) is opened, and the first surface (10) and the second inclined surface (5) of the mobile phone (9) are brought together, and one end of the mobile phone (9) is placed on the arc portion (21). Next, the cover (12) is closed to seal the detection space (8). At this time, the lighting device (17) shines a light source onto the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9), and the first camera (15) is activated to photograph the second surface (11). Then, as shown in Figure 2, the push rod (13) is controlled to push the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9), pivoting the mobile phone (9) with the arc portion (21) as the pivot axis, and bringing the second surface (11) and the third inclined surface (6) into contact. Then, as shown in Figure 3, after the rotation of the mobile phone (9) is complete, the lighting device (17) is controlled to shine a light source onto the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9), the second camera (16) is activated to photograph the first surface (10), and the detection of defects in the appearance of the mobile phone (9) is completed.

[0014] More preferably, to reduce wear and tear on the end of the mobile phone (9) when the push rod (13) pushes the mobile phone (9), the device further includes a rotatable arc portion (21) positioned at the boundary between the second inclined surface (5) and the third inclined surface (6). One end of the mobile phone (9) is selectively connected to the arc portion (21), and when the push rod (13) pushes the mobile phone (9), the mobile phone (9) drives the arc portion (21) with the boundary between the second inclined surface (5) and the third inclined surface (6) as the pivot axis, pivoting relative to the main body (2) and bringing the second surface (11) of the mobile phone (9) into contact with the third inclined surface (6). In a preferred embodiment, to prevent wear and tear on the end of the mobile phone (9), the arc portion (21) is made of an elastic material and has a smooth surface. In other preferred embodiments, a cushion pad (22) is further provided, which is installed on one side of the second inclined surface (5) that contacts the detection space (8), or on one side of the third inclined surface (6) that contacts the detection space (8), in order to prevent the risk of the mobile phone (9) being damaged due to excessive force when the mobile phone (9) contacts the third inclined surface (6) when the mobile phone (9) contacts the second inclined surface (5) or when the push rod (13) pushes the mobile phone (9).

[0015] More preferably, the system further comprises a data connector (18) installed on the arc portion (21) and selectively connected to the mobile phone (9), which controls the mobile phone (9) to run at least one application program, and records terminal data of the mobile phone (9) and terminal load when the application program is running, wherein the terminal data includes the model number of the mobile phone (9), the brand of the mobile phone (9), the date of manufacture, or the warranty period, and the terminal load includes battery consumption, terminal temperature, processing power, speaker volume, speaker noise, or button feedback, and a processor (19) installed in the main body and connected to the data connector (18) and the camera assembly member (14), respectively, in order to evaluate the recycling value of the mobile phone (9) and enable the owner of the mobile phone (9) to decide for himself whether to recycle the detected mobile phone (9) at the recycling price. The processor (19) optionally receives the terminal data and obtains a depreciation index, receives the terminal load and compares it with a reference value, generates a first performance evaluation based on the difference, receives the detection image, marks the defective part of the mobile phone (9) in the detection image, performs a damage degree evaluation on the marked location, generates a second performance evaluation, performs weight calculations on the depreciation index, the first performance evaluation, and the second performance evaluation, obtains an appraisal index, multiplies the original selling price of the mobile phone (9) by the appraisal index, and calculates the recycling value of the mobile phone (9). In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes a display panel (20) installed on the first inclined surface (4) that optionally displays the depreciation index, the first performance evaluation, the second performance evaluation, and the recycling value in order to visualize the detection results of the mobile phone (9) and enable the owner of the mobile phone (9) to understand the recycling-related information of the mobile phone (9). In other preferred embodiments, the depreciation index refers to the rate of value depreciation generated by factors such as the brand, model number, or release date of the mobile phone (9). The first performance evaluation is performed based on the performance of the mobile phone (9) itself.The second performance evaluation is based on the degree of external damage to the mobile phone (9), and the final damage index of the mobile phone (9) is calculated by comprehensively considering the above-mentioned factors that affect the value of the mobile phone (9), and this is used as the appraisal index.

[0016] More preferably, in order to place a mobile phone (9) in the detection space (8), as shown in Figure 4, an angle θ1 is formed between the first inclined surface (4) and the central axis of the main body (2), and θ1 is in the range of 30° to 60°. An angle θ2 is formed between the first inclined surface (4) and the second inclined surface (5), and θ2 is in the range of 80° to 100°. An angle θ3 is formed between the second inclined surface (5) and the third inclined surface (6), and θ3 is in the range of 80° to 100°. An angle θ4 is formed between the third inclined surface (6) and the fourth inclined surface (7), and θ4 is in the range of 80° to 100°. In a preferred embodiment, θ1 is 45°, θ2 is 90°, θ3 is 90°, and θ4 is 90°, but the present invention is not limited to these.

[0017] More preferably, in order to collect the mobile phone (9) and prevent damage to the mobile phone (9) during the collection process, the device further includes, as shown in Figure 5A, a storage space (23) formed inside the main body (2) at intervals from the detection space (8), communicating with the detection space (8), and selectively receiving the mobile phone (9); a buffer baffle (24) installed in the storage space (23) for selectively mitigating the longitudinal impact force received when the mobile phone (9) is placed; and a buffer adhesive (25) installed on one side of the storage space (23) that contacts the main body (2) for selectively mitigating the lateral impact force received when the mobile phone (9) is placed. In a preferred embodiment, the system further includes an retrieval opening, which is sealably installed in the main body (2) and communicates with the storage space (23), for retrieving mobile phones (9) awaiting recycling stored in the storage space (23), allowing a recycling worker to selectively retrieve mobile phones (9) located in the storage space (23) from the retrieval opening. In another preferred embodiment, the system further includes a machine arm installed in the storage space (23) and placed in the detection space (8) to selectively grasp the mobile phones (9) during recycling, in order to safely store and preserve the mobile phones (9) without damaging them and to avoid impairing their remaining value. In addition, in other preferred embodiments, the mobile phone (9) is automatically slid into the storage space (23) by the slope of the third inclined surface (6) for storage. In such cases, as shown in Figures 5A to 5B, an opening (26) is drilled at a position where the second inclined surface (5) and the third inclined surface (6) are in contact with each other and communicates with the storage space (23) and the detection space (8), respectively, and a door panel (27) is movably installed on the second inclined surface (5) and selectively opens and closes the opening (26) to slide the mobile phone (9) from the detection space (8) into the storage space (23).In yet another further preferred embodiment, since it is difficult for the detection device to judge the performance of the hardware part of the mobile phone (9), in such a case, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6B, a data transfer cable is installed outside the main body (2). The detection operator first detects the mobile phone (9) through the data transfer cable, and after the detection is completed, places the mobile phone (9) in the detection space (8) and inspects for damage to the appearance.

[0018] As described above, the present invention is configured as described above, and thus has the effects described below. The present invention sequentially obtains images of both the front and back sides of the mobile phone (9) and performs a complete defect inspection on the appearance of the mobile phone (9). The cover (12) is installed so as to correspond to the camera assembly member (14). When the cover (12) is in a sealed state and the detection space (8) is in a sealed state, the camera assembly member (14) starts taking pictures of the mobile phone (9). In this way, the mobile phone (9) is not completely interfered with during the detection process, and the detection accuracy is not affected. Further, the first camera (15) and the second camera (16) respectively perform alignment adjustment in the front directions of the second surface (11) and the first surface (10) of the mobile phone (9) to ensure the accuracy of the detection image, and the size and position of the measured defective part are adapted to the actual state of the mobile phone (9), so that the test result is not distorted due to irregular deviation caused by the angular deviation. Specifically, the present invention quickly discriminates the defects of the mobile phone (9) according to the same test criteria, reliably evaluates the value of the mobile phone (9), enables the owner of the mobile phone (9) to clearly understand the overall state of the mobile phone (9), and enables appropriate feedback to be obtained when recycling.

[0019] As described above, the present invention has been described using embodiments, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the description of the claims that forms with such changes or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0020] 1 Mobile phone detection device 2 Main body 3 Height direction 4 First inclined surface 5 Second inclined surface 6 Third inclined surface 7 Fourth inclined surface 8 Detection space 9 Mobile phone 10 First surface 11 Second surface 12 Cover 13 Push rod 14 Camera assembly member 15 First camera 16 Second camera 17 Lighting fixture 18 Data connector 19 Processor 20 Display panel 21 Arc part 22 Cushion pad 23 Storage space 24 Buffer baffle 25 Buffer adhesive 26 Opening 27 Door panel

Claims

1. The main body is extended along the height direction, A first inclined surface formed at one end of the main body, A detection space formed inside the main body and communicating with the first inclined surface, the detection space comprising: a second inclined surface adjacent to the first inclined surface and selectively in contact with the first surface of the mobile phone; and a third inclined surface installed corresponding to the first inclined surface, adjacent to the second inclined surface and selectively in contact with the second surface of the mobile phone; A cover installed on the first inclined surface and selectively shielding the detection space, A push rod is installed within the main body so as to be movable and to correspond to the second inclined surface, and pushes the mobile phone to be selectable from a first position to a second position, such that when in the first position, the first surface of the mobile phone is in contact with the second inclined surface, and when in the second position, the second surface of the mobile phone is in contact with the third inclined surface. A mobile phone detection device comprising: a camera assembly member installed in the detection space and positioned to correspond to the cover, which acquires detection images of the first and second surfaces of the mobile phone when the cover selectively shields the detection space.

2. The detection space further comprises a fourth inclined surface, which is connected to the first inclined surface and the third inclined surface, respectively, and is installed to correspond to the second inclined surface. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that the camera assembly member comprises a first camera installed on one side of the fourth inclined surface that contacts the detection space and selectively acquires an image of the second surface of the mobile phone placed on the second inclined surface, and a second camera installed on one side of the cover that contacts the detection space and selectively acquires an image of the first surface of the mobile phone placed on the third inclined surface.

3. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first inclined surface is parallel to the third inclined surface, and the second inclined surface is parallel to the fourth inclined surface.

4. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 1, further comprising a lighting fixture installed in the detection space and selectively supplying illumination to the mobile phone.

5. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 1, further comprising an arc portion rotatably installed at the boundary position between the second inclined surface and the third inclined surface, one end of the mobile phone being selectively connected to the arc portion, and when the push rod pushes the mobile phone, the mobile phone drives the arc portion with the boundary position between the second inclined surface and the third inclined surface as a pivot axis, causing the second surface of the mobile phone to come into contact with the third inclined surface.

6. A data connector is installed on the aforementioned arc portion, selectively connected to the mobile phone, controls the mobile phone to run at least one application program, records the mobile phone's terminal data and terminal load during the execution of the application program, the terminal data including the mobile phone's model number, mobile phone's brand, manufacturing date, or warranty expiration date, and the terminal load including battery consumption, terminal temperature, processing power, speaker volume, speaker noise, or button feedback. The system further comprises a processor installed in the main body and connected to the data connector and the camera assembly member, respectively. The aforementioned processor can be selected as follows: The terminal data is received, and the depreciation index is obtained. The terminal load is received and compared with a reference value, and a first performance evaluation is generated based on the difference in the comparison. The detection image is received, the defective part of the mobile phone in the detection image is marked, the degree of damage is evaluated for the marked location, and a second performance evaluation is generated, or, The mobile phone detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that it performs weight calculations on the depreciation index, the first performance evaluation, and the second performance evaluation to obtain an appraisal index, and calculates the recycling value of the mobile phone by multiplying the original selling price of the mobile phone by the appraisal index.

7. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 6, further comprising a display panel installed on the first inclined surface, which selectively displays the depreciation index, the first performance evaluation, the second performance evaluation, and the recycling value.

8. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 1, further comprising a cushion pad installed on one side of the second inclined surface that contacts the detection space, or installed on one side of the third inclined surface that contacts the detection space.

9. A storage space is formed inside the main body, spaced apart from the detection space, and is in communication with the detection space, and is used to selectively receive the mobile phone. A buffer baffle installed in the storage space selectively mitigates the vertical impact force received during the process of placing the mobile phone, The mobile phone detection device according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer adhesive installed on one side of the storage space that contacts the main body, which selectively mitigates the lateral impact force received during the process of placing the mobile phone.

10. An opening is provided in the second inclined surface at a position in contact with the third inclined surface, and is in communication with the storage space and the detection space, respectively. The mobile phone detection device according to claim 9, further comprising: a door panel movably installed on the second inclined surface, selectively opening and closing the opening, and sliding the mobile phone from the detection space into the storage space.