Inspection system, information collection apparatus, inspection method, information collection method, and non-transitory storage medium
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing store inspection systems face challenges in efficiently reading barcodes on products of varying heights, leading to labor-intensive manual input and potential errors in comparing product arrival information with order information.
Innovation Solution
An inspection system comprising an information acquisition unit that captures product information from a loading board surface using a measurement unit, image generation, and acquisition unit, which analyzes images to extract product data and collate it with order information, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a barcode reader is installed above the board to collectively read barcodes, then the inspection work can be automated, but the distance from the barcode reader to the barcode surface varies due to product height differences, making it difficult to read all barcodes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a top-down reading approach (vertical dimension) to a side-reading approach (horizontal dimension). The barcode reader is positioned at the side of the loading board, reading barcodes from the side surface of products, thereby eliminating the distance variation problem caused by different product heights while maintaining automation.
2Ease of operation
If manual input is used for inspection work, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but labor intensity increases and errors may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-inspection by having the barcode reader automatically scan and read barcodes on products as they are placed on the loading board. The inspection process no longer requires manual intervention for data entry, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining operational simplicity through automated barcode recognition.
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AI summary
The invention provides an inspection system having an information acquisition unit that acquires product information from a product having a loading board surface side to which the product information is attached and an output unit that outputs a collation result between an acquisition result of the product information and order information.