Learning Model Virtual Good Article Image Defect Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing appearance inspection methods require advanced knowledge and experience to determine feature values and determination standards for defect detection, making them difficult to develop and implement effectively.

Innovation Solution

An inspection apparatus using a learning model to convert inspection target images into virtual good article images, generating defect candidate images by comparing these with the original images, and displaying them for user input to restructure the learning model and exclude over-detected defects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional image processing methods are used for defect detection, then defect detection capability is achieved, but advanced knowledge and experience are required to determine feature values and determination standards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect detection capabilityVSAvoiddevelopment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The learning model automatically learns and determines appropriate feature values and determination standards from training data without requiring manual configuration by experts. The system performs self-adjustment through machine learning, eliminating the need for advanced knowledge in developing the inspection system while maintaining high defect detection capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system transforms the inspection approach by changing from manual parameter setting to automated parameter learning. The learning model dynamically determines optimal feature values and determination standards based on training data, converting a complex manual configuration process into an automated parameter optimization process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If manual determination of feature values and standards is performed, then accurate defect detection is achieved, but the development process becomes difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedefect detection accuracyVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary learning by training the model with training data before actual inspection begins. This preliminary action of automated learning replaces the time-consuming manual determination process, allowing the system to quickly adapt to specific inspection requirements without requiring extensive manual configuration time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The learning model uses feedback from training data to automatically adjust and optimize feature values and determination standards. This automated feedback mechanism eliminates the need for manual iterative adjustment, significantly reducing development time while maintaining or improving detection accuracy through continuous optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11562479B2Inspection apparatus, inspection method, and non-volatile storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.01.24 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

An inspection apparatus including: a display device; and one or a plurality of processors, whereinthe one or the plurality of processors is programmed to execute a method including: converting an inspection target image representing an inspection target into a virtual good article image by using a learning model, the learning model being trained so that an image representing a good article is generated based on features of a plurality of targets that are determined as good articles, generating a difference between the virtual good article image and the inspection target image as a defect candidate image, and displaying the defect candidate image on the display device.