Robot Operation Program Layout Using Icons for Process Clarity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing program generation devices for robot apparatuses face difficulties in allowing operators to understand and efficiently generate operation programs, particularly due to the complexity of command statements and the challenge of visualizing the overall process, which can lead to increased time and effort in programming tasks.
Innovation Solution
A program generation device that includes a display part and an input part, allowing operators to use operation symbols and auxiliary symbols to visually represent and align operations, facilitating the setting of control information and improving the organization of the operation program generation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If operation programs are generated using command statements with predetermined command characters, then the program can be generated in text format, but it becomes difficult for operators to understand the overall process and identify the range of commands for specific operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual copy or representation of the command statements using icons. Each command statement is represented by a corresponding icon that visually depicts the operation, allowing operators to understand the overall process at a glance while maintaining the underlying text-based command structure for execution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses different colors to highlight and distinguish different sections or types of commands within the operation program. This visual differentiation helps operators quickly identify the range of commands for specific operations and understand the overall process flow without being overwhelmed by text
2Ease of operation
If commands are expressed with icons to facilitate visual understanding, then operator work becomes easier, but when multiple operations are aligned in rows or columns, the screen becomes hard to see and program generation takes longer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the operation program into distinct visual blocks or groups, where each block represents a logical section of operations. This segmentation allows the program to be displayed in a structured manner that maintains visual clarity even when multiple operations are present, preventing screen overcrowding while preserving icon-based visual understanding
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operation symbols and auxiliary symbols are displayed to represent complex robot operations, then the program becomes more comprehensive, but the screen becomes cluttered and harder to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where auxiliary symbols can be contained within or associated with operation symbols. This nesting allows comprehensive program representation by embedding detailed control information within the visual structure of primary operation icons, maintaining screen navigability while preserving program comprehensiveness
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AI summary
A display part of a mobile terminal displays an operation program. The operation program includes an operation icon indicating an operation of a robot or an operation tool, and an auxiliary icon having a shape sandwiching the operation icon. The auxiliary icon indicates control of adding an operation of the robot apparatus. The display part is configured to display a screen configured to set setting information related to the operation of the robot apparatus in such a manner that as operator is enabled to set the setting information. The display part displays the operation icon and the auxiliary icon so as to align the operation icon and the auxiliary icon in order of the operations of the robot apparatus.