Photovoltaic Module Layout Mapping from Array Image Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for obtaining an electronic layout for a photovoltaic array are inefficient, requiring manual scanning and binding of two-dimensional codes, leading to a lengthy labor process.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device is used to obtain a target picture that includes areas indicating position information and module identifiers, allowing for automatic identification and generation of the electronic layout, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual scanning and binding of two-dimensional codes is used to obtain electronic layout, then the process can be completed with simple equipment, but the labor time consumption is excessive and efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of obtaining electronic layoutVSAvoidlabor time consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of scanning two-dimensional codes and binding product identifiers with an automated image recognition system. The electronic device captures images of the photovoltaic array, automatically identifies module positions and two-dimensional code locations, extracts product identifiers, and binds them to create the electronic layout, eliminating manual labor and significantly reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables the photovoltaic array to self-document its layout information. By automatically detecting module positions, reading two-dimensional codes, and generating the electronic layout without human intervention, the system makes the documentation process self-service, thereby improving productivity and reducing labor time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual scanning and binding of two-dimensional codes is used to obtain electronic layout, then the process can be completed with simple equipment, but the operation process is complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of obtaining electronic layoutVSAvoidlabor time consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the complex manual operation sequence of scanning codes, recording positions, and binding identifiers with an automated image recognition system. The electronic device performs all operations automatically by capturing images, processing them through recognition algorithms, and generating the electronic layout, thereby simplifying the operation process and reducing time consumption simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If automated image recognition is used to obtain electronic layout, then the efficiency is improved and time is reduced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of obtaining electronic layoutVSAvoidcomplexity of electronic device

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device integrates multiple functions into a single system: image capture of the photovoltaic array, automatic identification of module positions, recognition and extraction of product identifiers from two-dimensional codes, and generation of the electronic layout. This multi-functional integration improves productivity while managing device complexity through consolidation rather than separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Productivity

If automated image recognition is used to obtain electronic layout, then the efficiency is improved and time is reduced, but the technical difficulty of detecting and measuring increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of obtaining electronic layoutVSAvoiddifficulty of identifying module positions and codes

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces difficult manual detection and measurement tasks with automated image recognition technology. The electronic device uses computer vision algorithms to automatically identify module positions, locate two-dimensional codes, extract product identifiers, and bind them together, thereby improving productivity while the system handles the technical complexity of detection and measurement automatically.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11799418B2Method, apparatus, and system for obtaining electronic layout applied to photovoltaic array

Publication Date: 2023.10.24 HUAWEI DIGITAL POWER TECH CO LTD

AI summary

This application discloses a method, an apparatus, and a system for obtaining electronic layout applied to photovoltaic array in the field of equipment installation management. According to the method, the electronic device identifies each first area in a target picture to obtain position information and a module identifier of at least one photovoltaic module in each first area, and may directly obtain an electronic layout based on the position information and the module identifier of each photovoltaic module. In this way, a product identifier of each converter does not need to be manually obtained, and a photovoltaic module does not need to be manually added to the electronic layout. This reduces labor time consumption and improves efficiency of obtaining the electronic layout.