Handheld Mobile Wireless Object Recognition and Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional barcode systems are inadequate for identifying individuals and correlating their roles, permissions, and interactions with objects, and lack the ability to provide comprehensive training, instructional, and monitoring information.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing handheld mobile wireless devices with cameras, biometric identification, and a centralized database to recognize objects and individuals, providing role-based, discipline-specific, and permission-based control, including instructions and monitoring through various media formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional barcode systems are used for object identification, then item identification is achieved, but the ability to identify individuals and correlate their roles, permissions, and interactions with objects is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a single handheld device to perform multiple functions: scanning object barcodes, capturing biometric data (fingerprints, facial recognition), and accessing comprehensive database information. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate identification systems for objects and individuals, resolving the contradiction between versatile identification and information completeness
2Productivity
If conventional barcode reading systems are used, then sales and inventory tracking is achieved, but the ability to provide training, instructional, and monitoring information is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges inventory tracking functions with training and instructional capabilities into a single integrated system. When an object is scanned, the handheld device simultaneously retrieves and displays maintenance instructions, safety information, and training materials related to that object, eliminating the separation between tracking and information provision
3Adaptability or versatility
If a comprehensive system for object and person recognition with role-based instructions and monitoring is implemented, then universal recognition and control are achieved, but device and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handheld device serves as an intermediary between the simple barcode scanner and the complex database system. It handles biometric capture, processes recognition algorithms, manages user interfaces, and coordinates database queries, thereby shielding users from system complexity while enabling comprehensive recognition and control capabilities
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AI summary
A system, handheld devices, and methods for object tracking and control. The system tracks and controls items, people, and their interactions. The handheld mobile wireless device provides item specific information, instruction, and supervision. A plurality of handheld devices is configured to be used by different people, and communicate with a central database. A handheld device comprises a camera for scanning an image of an object, a display for displaying information, and a wireless network connection to the database for sending and receiving data. The system recognizes the object and identifies a person. The database includes information regarding people and their roles, permissions, and authorized or assigned tasks; objects and tools; object specific instructions; and the handheld devices. The instructions include documents, checklists, pictures, audio, and video. An observer, or the system, can monitor performance of the tasks, and provide corrective feedback.