Optical Reading Terminal for Work-Linked Scan Data Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical information reading devices fail to output information related to the type of work performed by users, unique information of the device, and user information, making it difficult to investigate these aspects in facilities where multiple users and devices are involved.
Innovation Solution
An optical information reading terminal equipped with an imaging unit, reading unit, storage unit, display unit, communication unit, and control unit, along with a data aggregation system, captures and processes symbol information, associates it with user and device identification, and transmits this data to an information processing device for aggregation and display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional optical information reading devices are used to read symbol information, then the reading function is achieved, but information related to work types, device identification, and user information cannot be output
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple information types (symbol information, work type information, device identification information, and user information) into a single integrated data output structure. The optical information reading terminal combines the reading unit's symbol recognition capability with a work selection application that captures work type data, and integrates device and user identification information, thereby eliminating information loss without requiring separate systems for each data type.
Solution Approach 2:
The optical information reading terminal is designed with multi-functionality to handle not only symbol reading but also work type selection, device identification, and user information capture. The terminal serves multiple purposes: it reads symbols, captures work type data through the work selection application, identifies the device and user, and outputs all this information integrally, making the device universal rather than single-functional.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple users and optical information reading devices operate in the same facility, then work flexibility is improved, but it becomes difficult to investigate work-related information from output data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the optical information reading terminal captures work type information through the work selection application and feeds this data back into the output stream along with device and user identification information. This feedback loop ensures that work-related information is not lost but rather integrated into the data output, enabling easy investigation even when multiple users and devices operate simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The work selection application performs preliminary action by capturing work type information before the actual work execution. The terminal pre-captures device identification and user information, then combines this with the work type selection data, ensuring that all necessary information is ready and integrated before the work process begins, thus preventing information loss during multi-user operations.
3Productivity
If the optical information reading terminal outputs only symbol information, then the output is simple, but comprehensive work investigation is not enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information output into distinct but integrated components: symbol information from the reading unit, work type information from the work selection application, device identification information, and user information. Each segment is captured and processed separately but then combined into a unified output structure, maintaining data output efficiency while ensuring comprehensive work information availability for investigation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy investigation of work-related information by associating symbol information with user and device identification, enabling comprehensive data aggregation and display of work performance metrics.
Implementation Method 1
an imaging unit that captures an image of the symbol and generates an input image
Data Source
AI summary
The optical information reading terminal includes an imaging unit, a reading unit, a storage unit that stores a work selection application and identification information, a display unit that displays display information, a control unit, and a communication unit. The imaging unit captures an image of a symbol to generate an input image. The reading unit reads symbol information based on the input image. The work selection application allows a user to select an execution work item. The identification information identifies the optical information reading terminal or the user. The communication unit communicates with an external information processing device. The control unit transmits terminal data in which the symbol information and the execution work item are associated with the identification information via the communication unit.