Biometric Terminal for Automated Procedure Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for validating procedures, such as virus detection tests, require a physically present supervisor, leading to increased personnel costs and potential errors due to limited availability and oversight limitations.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that uses a terminal device for biometric identification, gesture and image recognition, and real-time tracking of procedures, eliminating the need for a physical supervisor by capturing and comparing biometric data, tracking the position of individuals and objects, and providing step-by-step instructions for accurate procedure execution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a physically present supervisor is used to validate procedures, then the procedure can be observed and validated in real-time, but personnel costs increase and availability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service validation by having the terminal device automatically perform biometric identification, track procedure steps, and validate execution without requiring a human supervisor. The device independently captures images, compares them against reference images, and determines whether the procedure was correctly performed, eliminating the need for external supervisory personnel.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of human supervision with an automated computer vision system. Instead of a human supervisor visually observing and validating procedures, the system uses image capture, processing, and comparison algorithms to automatically verify procedure execution, thereby eliminating personnel dependencies and associated costs.
2Reliability
If a physically present supervisor is used to validate procedures, then real-time observation is possible, but errors may be overlooked leading to false validation
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by automatically comparing captured procedure execution images against reference images or procedural standards. The terminal device provides immediate feedback on whether the procedure steps were correctly performed, eliminating human oversight errors and ensuring consistent, accurate validation based on objective image comparison criteria.
3Ease of operation
If remote observation by video communication is used, then physical presence is not required, but the supervisor must still be available causing waiting times
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device performs autonomous validation without requiring any supervisor presence or intervention. The system independently executes biometric verification, procedure tracking, image capture, and validation determination, completely eliminating waiting times associated with supervisor availability while maintaining continuous operational capability.
4Reliability
If manual procedure validation is used, then human judgment can be applied, but personnel costs increase and the process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex human judgment processes with automated image recognition and comparison algorithms. The terminal device systematically captures images, compares them against stored reference images using computer vision techniques, and objectively determines procedure validity, thereby simplifying the validation system while eliminating human-related complexities such as training, availability, and subjective judgment variations.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a method and a system for computer-aided tracking of a procedure to be carried out by a person, in particular a production procedure or test procedure, for example for a virus detection test, preferably for carrying out an antigen test for SARS-CoV-2. The disclosure also relates to a method and system for computer-aided validation of a procedure carried out by a person and tracked by computer. The disclosure also relates to a method and system for setting up a person profile for use in one of the aforementioned methods and systems. The disclosure also relates to a computer program product.