Wearable Operation Support System with Dual Camera Evidence Recording
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional operation support systems for defined operations, such as those in manufacturing and maintenance, rely on manual guidance and lack evidence recording capabilities, making it difficult for operators to perform procedures accurately and efficiently without errors.
Innovation Solution
An operation support system comprising a wearable terminal apparatus and an auxiliary camera that acquire movie and still image data, respectively, to provide real-time guidance and evidence recording of operations, using a control apparatus to judge and record the accuracy of performed tasks based on pre-defined operation information stored in a database.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If operators rely on manual memory and reference to operation manuals, then operation accuracy can be maintained, but operation time and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback to operators by displaying the current operation step and providing guidance information through the wearable device, allowing operators to maintain accuracy without needing to constantly reference manuals, thus reducing operation time while preserving reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The operation procedure is pre-loaded and structured in the system database, with steps and guidance information prepared in advance. This allows the system to automatically present relevant information at the appropriate moment, eliminating the need for operators to search through manuals during operation
2Ease of operation
If detailed operation procedures are displayed on a display screen, then operation guidance is provided, but the system lacks evidence recording capability
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the operation guidance display function with the evidence recording function into a single integrated system. The wearable device captures images and videos during operation, automatically linking this visual evidence with the operation procedure steps, thereby providing both real-time guidance and automatic evidence recording without requiring separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates visual copies of the operation process through image and video capture by the wearable device. These visual copies serve as evidence that can be stored and reviewed, replacing the need for separate manual documentation while maintaining the integrity of the operation record
3Manufacturing precision
If operators perform repeated washing and observation operations, then cleaning quality can be ensured, but contamination risk increases with each operation cycle
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual visual inspection with automated image recognition and analysis through the wearable device's camera and processing capabilities. This mechanical substitution allows for objective assessment of cleaning quality without requiring operators to repeatedly expose themselves to potential contamination sources, thereby maintaining cleaning standards while reducing contamination risk
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AI summary
To provide an operation support system capable of performing evidence recording of each of performed operations, an operation support system includes a first image pickup apparatus configured to mainly acquire movie data, a second image pickup apparatus configured to mainly acquire still image data, a control apparatus configured to control the first image pickup apparatus and the second image pickup apparatus in cooperation with each other while acquiring operation information about a predetermined operation, and a database storing defined operation information about the predetermined operation in advance, in which the predetermined operation is supported based on image data acquired by causing the first image pickup apparatus and the second image pickup apparatus to cooperate with each other.