Auto Qualification Device Using Detection Learning Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing test processes for manufacturing electronic or mechanical devices have low accuracy and reliability due to reliance on human inspection or rule-based image processing, which can lead to erroneous detection of defects.

Innovation Solution

An auto qualification device and method that uses a camera to capture device images, a detection learning model to mark labels on target objects, and a qualification learning model to determine defectiveness within defined regions, improving detection and qualification accuracy and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If rule-based image processing is used to detect defects, then automation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to erroneous detection

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveautomationVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the detection approach from rule-based processing to learning model-based processing. The learning model is trained on diverse training data including various defect types and normal products, enabling it to adaptively learn complex defect patterns rather than relying on fixed rules. This parameter change from deterministic rules to probabilistic learning significantly improves detection precision while maintaining automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by training the learning model extensively before actual defect detection. The model undergoes training with labeled training data containing various defect scenarios, preparing it to handle diverse real-world cases. This preliminary training phase ensures the model is ready to accurately detect defects without requiring complex runtime rule adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If human operators perform visual inspection, then measurement precision is maintained, but productivity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidinspection speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical human visual inspection system with an automated learning model-based system. The learning model processes images computationally, eliminating the need for human operators to manually examine each product. This substitution maintains high detection accuracy through trained model recognition while dramatically improving productivity by enabling rapid automated processing of multiple products simultaneously.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a virtual copy of human expert detection capability through the learning model. By training the model on extensive labeled data including various defect patterns, it replicates and enhances human inspection expertise. This copying approach allows the system to achieve human-level or superior detection accuracy while operating at machine speed, resolving the contradiction between precision and productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Measurement precision

If detection regions are expanded to cover more areas, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the detection process into focused regions around detected target objects rather than analyzing entire images uniformly. The learning model first identifies potential defect locations, then concentrates detailed analysis on these specific regions. This segmentation approach maintains high detection precision for critical areas while reducing overall processing time by avoiding exhaustive analysis of entire large images.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by applying different analysis intensities to different regions. High-resolution detailed analysis is applied locally to regions containing target objects where defects are likely, while other regions receive minimal or no processing. This local quality approach ensures accurate defect detection where needed while minimizing unnecessary processing time in defect-free areas, resolving the time-precision trade-off.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12159388B2Auto qualification device and auto qualification method
Publication Date: 2024.12.03 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

An auto qualification device for a test target device includes a camera that generates device image data by capturing a device image of the test target device, a detector that marks a label at a target object within the device image of the test target device by using a detection learning model trained based on a detection training set of device image training data and label image training data corresponding to the device image training data, a region determiner that determines a qualification region within the device image of the test target device based on a position of the label, and a qualification determiner that determines whether the target object within the qualification region is defective by using a qualification learning model trained based on a qualification training set of qualification region image training data and a training qualification result for the qualification region image training data.