Secondary Recognition Unit for Article Destination Classification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing article processing systems face challenges in accurately recognizing destination information for articles, leading to increased operator intervention and reduced efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The system incorporates a second recognition unit that performs alternative recognition processing on articles whose destination information was not recognized by the primary recognition unit, generating and outputting recognition processing information to ensure accurate classification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single recognition unit is used to recognize destination information, then the device complexity is low, but the recognition rate is insufficient leading to increased operator intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The recognition system is divided into multiple independent recognition units, each capable of performing recognition processing independently. The first recognition unit performs initial recognition, and when it fails, the second recognition unit takes over. This segmentation allows the system to achieve high recognition rates without requiring all recognition units to operate simultaneously, thus managing device complexity effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using multiple recognition units simultaneously for every article, the system applies partial action by using the second recognition unit only when the first recognition unit fails to recognize the destination information. This approach achieves the benefit of multiple recognition units (higher recognition rate) without the full cost of always using all units (excessive complexity).
2Reliability
If multiple recognition units are used to improve recognition rate, then the reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between the first and second recognition units based on the recognition results. The control unit determines whether to use the second recognition unit by checking if the first recognition unit successfully recognized the destination information. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt its complexity level to the actual needs of each processing task.
Solution Approach 2:
The second recognition unit is activated only partially - specifically when the first recognition unit fails. This partial action provides the reliability benefit of multiple recognition units only when necessary, avoiding the continuous complexity overhead of having all units actively engaged for every processing task.
3Reliability
If operator visual checking and keyboard input are used when recognition fails, then the recognition rate improves, but the productivity decreases due to manual intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically attempting recognition multiple times through different recognition units without requiring operator intervention. When the first recognition unit fails, the second recognition unit automatically takes over, and the control unit manages the entire process autonomously, eliminating the need for operators to visually check images and input data manually.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of operator visual checking and keyboard input is replaced by an automated electronic recognition system. The second recognition unit electronically processes the image data and the control unit automatically manages the switching between recognition units, substituting human operator actions with automated electronic processes that are faster and more efficient.
4Reliability
If a second recognition unit is added to process unrecognized articles, then the recognition rate improves, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The second recognition unit processes only the subset of articles that were not recognized by the first recognition unit, rather than processing all articles. This partial action minimizes the additional processing time required while still achieving the goal of improving overall recognition rate for the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The first recognition unit performs preliminary recognition processing on all articles first, quickly filtering out the majority of recognizable articles. This preliminary action allows the system to identify which articles need further processing by the second recognition unit, thereby minimizing the total processing time required.
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AI summary
According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a second recognition unit, an information processing unit, and an information output unit. The second recognition unit recognizes, by second recognition processing, a destination of an article with the destination not recognized by first recognition processing by a first recognition unit. The information processing unit generates recognition processing information proving that the second recognition processing has been executed by the second recognition unit. The information output unit outputs the recognition processing information.