AR Image Recognition for Mobile Contraband Inspection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Security inspection systems require security staff to continuously monitor displays for inspection results, leading to fatigue and potential security leaks due to inefficient handling of contraband detection.

Innovation Solution

Implementing an augmented reality (AR) system that provides real-time security inspection information through AR devices, allowing staff to move freely and quickly respond to emergencies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If security staff continuously monitor display screens for inspection results, then real-time security inspection can be performed, but staff fatigue increases and security leaks may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity inspection reliabilityVSAvoidstaff working intensity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service inspection where the security inspection system automatically monitors and alerts when contraband is detected, eliminating the need for continuous manual monitoring by staff while maintaining reliable security inspection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical human monitoring system with an automated image recognition system that uses cameras and processing units to detect contraband, substituting human cognitive functions with automated technological systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of information

If security staff stay fixed in front of the display screen to view detection information, then inspection results can be viewed, but response speed to emergencies decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection information accessVSAvoidresponse speed to contraband detection
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system transforms the static display screen into a dynamic mobile AR interface that moves with the security staff, allowing real-time information access while enabling rapid movement to emergency locations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a fixed 2D display screen to a mobile 3D AR interface that overlays information on the physical environment, allowing staff to view detection information in the context of the actual inspection area while moving freely

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Speed

If security staff rush from the display to the scene when contraband is detected, then response can be initiated, but work efficiency decreases due to frequent movement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speedVSAvoidwork efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by continuously capturing and processing images of inspected objects and their belongings, maintaining ready-state detection information without requiring staff to repeatedly check displays, thus enabling rapid response without frequent movement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3745359B1Image recognition system and method
Publication Date: 2025.10.01 NUCTECH CO LTD
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AI summary

In the present application, an image recognition system, an image recognition method, an electronic device and a non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided. The image recognition system may comprise: an information entry module, configured to enter information of an inspected object, and identify whether or not the information of the inspected object is abnormal information; a detection module, configured to detect whether or not contraband is carried by the inspected object and/or his/her luggage; an augmented reality (AR) module, configured to, in at least one of a case where the information of the inspected object is abnormal and/or a case where contraband is carried by the inspected object and his/her luggage, obtain from the information entry module and/or the detection module the information of the inspected object and/or information of the contraband, issue an alert and mark the inspected object and/or contraband in the AR module; and a storage module, configured to store information generated during operations of the information entry module, the detection module, and the AR module.