Work Recognition Model Filtering for Real-Time Assembly Tracking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing work recognition systems face challenges in performing complex work recognition at high speed while ensuring accuracy, often requiring multiple models that can prolong processing times.

Innovation Solution

A work recognition system that selects a product based on production instructions, narrows down work component recognition models, and filters out unnecessary models to perform advanced work recognition efficiently.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple work component recognition models are used for advanced work recognition, then recognition accuracy is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by selecting and filtering appropriate work component recognition models before actual work recognition begins. The product selection filtering unit pre-identifies which models are relevant based on production instructions, and the progress filtering unit continuously updates model selection based on work completion status. This preliminary model selection prevents unnecessary processing time during actual recognition while maintaining the accuracy benefits of using multiple specialized models.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the work recognition process by dividing it into distinct phases: product selection filtering, progress-based filtering, and actual recognition execution. Each phase uses a filtered subset of models appropriate to that stage, rather than applying all models throughout the entire process. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high recognition accuracy where needed while minimizing processing time in other phases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple work component recognition models are applied to all products, then comprehensive recognition coverage is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecognition coverageVSAvoidmodel selection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic model selection that adapts to the current production context. The product selection filtering unit dynamically determines which models to use based on production instructions, and the progress filtering unit dynamically updates model selection as work progresses. This dynamic approach allows comprehensive recognition coverage across different products and work stages while reducing the effective model set at any given moment, thereby managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The filtering units act as intermediaries between the comprehensive model library and the actual recognition process. Rather than directly applying all models to all products, the filtering units mediate by selecting appropriate subsets based on production instructions and work progress. This intermediary layer maintains comprehensive recognition capability while simplifying the actual processing by eliminating unnecessary model-product combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If work recognition is performed in real-time during work processes, then work support information is provided timely, but processing speed requirements increase system complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time support capabilityVSAvoidprocessing speed requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary model selection and filtering actions before real-time recognition begins. By pre-identifying relevant models based on production instructions and continuously filtering based on work progress, the system prepares an optimized model subset that can be rapidly applied during real-time recognition. This preliminary preparation reduces the computational burden during actual real-time processing, making the system more manageable while maintaining timely work support information delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4495851B1Work recognition system, work recognition method, and program
Publication Date: 2026.03.18 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

A work recognition system (100) that uses a plurality of work component recognition models (143) into which information of movement, touch, hearing, position, camera, and equipment, and tools at the time of a work performed by a worker is input, the work recognition system (100) including: a product selection filtering unit configured to select the work component recognition model (143) based on a production instruction; a progress filtering unit configured to select the work component recognition model (143) in accordance with progress in the work; and a work recognition unit configured to recognize the work from the selected work component recognition model (143) is provided.