Battery Tab Counting via Pixel Framework Intersection Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for detecting tabs in battery production are inaccurate and fail to accurately detect the number of tabs, and fail to accurately detect the number of tabs, and fail to accurately detect the number of tabs, leading to misclassification of battery quality.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for detecting the number of tabs by determining the pixel value of a target pixel based on adjacent pixel values, using sums and lengths to accurately count tabs, even when they adhere to each other, and excluding glitches.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional image processing methods are used to detect tabs, then the detection process is simple, but the detection accuracy is low and tabs adhering to each other cannot be counted accurately

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetab counting accuracyVSAvoiddetection algorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the tab detection problem by identifying intersection points on the tab framework as key features. By dividing the tab structure into discrete intersection points and counting these points, the method achieves accurate tab counting even when tabs adhere to each other, resolving the contradiction between simple detection and accurate measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If simple pixel counting methods are used, then the detection process is fast, but the results are inaccurate when tabs are stuck together

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetab number detection accuracyVSAvoiddetection time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary processing by first identifying the tab framework and then locating intersection points on this framework before counting tabs. This preliminary action of establishing the framework and identifying key points enables accurate tab counting without requiring complex real-time analysis, thus maintaining detection speed while improving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical pixel counting methods with a geometric approach based on intersection point analysis. By substituting the mechanical counting process with geometric feature detection on the tab framework, the method achieves both speed and accuracy in tab detection.

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

3Reliability

If conventional detection methods are applied, then the system is easy to operate, but it cannot distinguish between actual tab defects and detection errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect detection reliabilityVSAvoiddetection system operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms by comparing the detected tab framework structure with expected tab configurations. The system uses the geometric relationships and intersection point patterns as feedback to verify detection results, enabling reliable distinction between actual defects and detection errors while maintaining operational simplicity through automated verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4369295B1Method and device for detecting number of tabs
Publication Date: 2025.12.17 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

An embodiment of this application provides a method and device for detecting the number of tabs to ensure accuracy of detecting the number of tabs. The method for detecting the number of tabs includes: determining a pixel value of a first target pixel based on a pixel value of at least one first adjacent pixel adjacent to a first target pixel on a tab framework, where the first adjacent pixel is an adjacent pixel of the first target pixel on a side in a first direction on the tab framework; and determining the number of tabs based on the pixel value of the first target pixel.