Forklift Spherical Camera Object Position Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing apparatuses for tracking the positions of objects moved by mobile objects, such as forklifts, become complicated due to the processing of signals from multiple detectors, making it difficult to efficiently manage and visualize the movement of pallets in a warehouse setting.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that uses a spherical camera mounted on forklifts to capture 360-degree images, which are then processed by an on-premises server to determine the position of objects based on holding information and image data, simplifying the tracking and visualization of object movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If signals from multiple detectors are processed to track object positions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces multiple physical detectors with an imaging device (camera) that captures visual information. The imaging device substitutes for complex detector arrays, using optical field capture instead of multiple separate sensing elements to achieve the same position tracking function with reduced complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a visual copy (image) of the physical scene containing objects and mobile objects. By processing this optical copy rather than multiple direct sensor signals, the system simplifies the measurement process while maintaining the ability to track positions of multiple objects simultaneously
2Measurement precision
If multiple detectors are used to detect object positions, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple detectors into a single imaging device. This consolidation integrates position detection for multiple objects into one unified system, making the operation simpler while maintaining the precision benefits of multi-point detection through image processing
3Productivity
If multiple detectors process signals simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it detects positions of multiple objects, determines their movement states, and provides visual documentation. This single multi-functional device replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized detectors and processing systems, improving productivity while reducing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure processes information about a position of an object moved by a mobile object, and includes an output unit configured to output the information about the position of the object. The information about the position of the object is obtained based on holding information indicating whether the object is held or not held by the mobile object and information about a position of the mobile object. The information about the position of the mobile object is obtained based on a captured image captured by an imaging device.