Glove-Mounted Barcode Scanner for Hands-Free Component Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In modern production environments, specialists face inefficiencies due to the need to manually operate hand-held devices for component detection and data acquisition, which increases processing time and reduces productivity.
Innovation Solution
A wearable workwear unit integrating a portable control system and sensor modules into a bracelet or glove, allowing hands-free operation and real-time data acquisition using sensors like barcode scanners, RFID readers, and environmental sensors, with a flexible connection system for easy attachment and detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hand-held reading device is used for component detection, then the process quality is improved through error detection and component identification, but the processing time increases due to the need to manually take and operate the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control system, functional modules (barcode scanner, RFID reader), and peripheral devices into an integrated wearable unit that is worn on the user's body. This merging eliminates the need to manually handle separate reading devices, allowing continuous operation without picking up or putting down devices, thus reducing processing time while maintaining detection accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable control system incorporates multiple functional modules including barcode scanners, RFID readers, and other sensing devices that can perform various detection tasks. This multi-functionality allows the single wearable unit to replace multiple separate hand-held devices, enabling the user to perform different detection operations without changing equipment, thereby reducing time loss while ensuring comprehensive process quality
2Measurement precision
If a hand-held reading device is used, then component detection accuracy is maintained, but productivity decreases due to the additional processing steps required
Solution Approach 1:
The control system and functional modules are pre-integrated into the wearable unit before the work process begins. The device is already positioned on the user's body with all detection capabilities ready for immediate use, eliminating the preliminary steps of picking up, powering on, and configuring separate hand-held devices. This preliminary integration maintains detection accuracy while significantly improving productivity by removing unnecessary preparatory actions
3Productivity
If the control system is integrated into wearable form factor, then hands-free operation and reduced data acquisition time are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable control system is divided into distinct functional modules (barcode scanner, RFID reader, other sensors) that can be independently selected and integrated based on specific task requirements. This segmentation allows the system to be customized for different applications without requiring a complete complex system, enabling hands-free operation and fast data acquisition while managing overall system complexity through modular design
Data Source
AI summary
A workwear unit for detecting, documenting, analyzing, monitoring and/or teaching processes includes a portable control system, at least one functional module connected with the portable control system, and which comprises at least a sensor module and a peripheral device, and at least a glove fastening the portable control system and the functional module to a user's body. The portable control system and the sensor module form a structural unit connected with the glove. The sensor module has a barcode scanner fastened to the back of a hand. The peripheral device has an electrical release which is arranged outside on an index finger of the glove.