JP5911701B2 - Video coding system, image display priority determination program, and parcel processing apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a video coding system, an image display priority determination program, and a parcel processing apparatus.

  Recently, a form (delivery slip) in which address information is described is attached to at least one surface, for example, the address information described in the form is read from a six-sided parcel, and based on the read address information. A parcel processing apparatus for sorting the parcels according to destinations has been developed and put into practical use.

  In such a parcel processing apparatus, an image on each side of the parcel is captured by a camera provided corresponding to each side, and each of the images captured by the plurality of cameras is described in the form. When the destination information is recognized (read) and the destination information cannot be recognized, each image captured by a plurality of cameras is sent to the video coding system (VCS) and displayed, so that the operator can display each image. There is one in which the destination information is keyed in based on the above.

  However, since the image display method in such a conventional video coding system simply displays a plurality of images, it is not known which image among the plurality of images contains the destination information. For this reason, the operator must input keys while confirming all images in sequence, which increases the amount of work for the operator in the video coding system and reduces the efficiency of the key input operation.

Japanese Patent No. 3207419

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a video coding system, an image display priority determination program, and a parcel processing apparatus that can reduce the amount of work for an operator and improve the efficiency of keystroke input work.

  The video coding system according to the embodiment captures images on each side of a multi-faceted parcel with a form on which destination information is written attached to at least one side by imaging means provided corresponding to each side. Priority for displaying each image captured by the plurality of imaging means based on the determination result by determining the possibility that each image includes information capable of estimating the presence of destination information. Priority determining means for determining the image, display means for selectively displaying each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup means based on the priority determined by the priority determining means, and display on the display means And input means for inputting destination information of the parcel based on the received image.

The schematic diagram which shows roughly the structure of the parcel processing apparatus with which the video coding system which concerns on embodiment is applied. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the form which concerns on embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the barcode seal | sticker which concerns on embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a scanner unit according to the embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of information storage of the input result table which concerns on embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of information storage of the database which concerns on embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of information storage of the priority table which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart explaining the whole operation | movement of the parcel processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart explaining the whole operation | movement of the parcel processing apparatus which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart explaining the determination process of the display priority with respect to the image of each surface of the rejection parcel which concerns on embodiment. The flowchart explaining the determination process of the display priority with respect to the image of each surface of the rejection parcel which concerns on embodiment. The specific example of the package which concerns on embodiment is shown, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is an expanded view. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a specific pattern detection process according to the embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of information storage of the priority table which concerns on embodiment.

Hereinafter, a parcel processing apparatus to which a video coding system according to an embodiment is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 schematically shows the configuration of a parcel processing apparatus according to this embodiment. The parcel processing apparatus includes a reading sorter 1 and a video coding system (VCS) 2.

The parcel P handled by the parcel processing apparatus has a multi-face shape, for example, a six-face shape, and a form L on which destination information is described is attached (for example, pasted) on at least one face. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the form L includes a destination information column 21 in which destination information (address information) indicating a delivery destination of the parcel P is described, a requester information column 22 in which address information of the requester is described, For example, a bar code 23 unique to the printed form L and other information column 24 are provided. In the other information column 24, contents information 24a, desired delivery date 24b, reception date 24c, and the like are described.
The destination information is composed of all or part of the prefecture name, city name, and town number.

  Further, it is assumed that a bar code seal S is attached (for example, pasted) on at least one surface of the parcel P. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the bar code seal S is printed with a management bar code 25 for management by a delivery person.

  The reading sorter 1 acquires an image of the form L attached to the parcel P, recognizes the destination information described in the form L from the acquired image, and recognizes the destination information from the video coding system 2. Based on predetermined classification information (classification box number) corresponding to the destination information, the parcel P is classified into pockets (classification boxes) corresponding to the destination information in the delivery order registered in the database 11 described later, and the reject parcel P A barcode (management information) indicating a unique ID number is printed (given).

  The reading sorter 1 includes, for example, a supply unit 3 that supplies the parcels P to be processed one by one, a conveyance path (conveying means) 4 that conveys the parcels P supplied by the supply unit 3, and a parcel that is conveyed on the conveyance path 4. A scanner unit (imaging means) 5 that captures images of each surface (six surfaces) of P, a bar code reading unit 6 that reads a bar code printed on the parcel P from a parcel P that has passed through the scanner unit 5, and a bar A barcode printing unit 7 that prints the barcode indicating the ID number on the parcel P that has passed the code reading unit 6, and the parcel P that has passed the barcode printing unit 7 is received from the recognition result of the destination information or from the video coding system 2. The destination information is classified based on the delivery order destination information registered in the database 11 in advance, or the destination corresponding to the package P and the database 11 for which the destination information could not be recognized. A sorting unit 8 that classifies the unpackaged parcel P into a destination unsorted port as a reject box (not shown), a recognition unit 9 that recognizes destination information from images of each side of the parcel P acquired by the scanner unit 4, A control unit (determination unit, processing unit) 10 that controls each unit and a database 11 are included.

  The supply unit 3, the conveyance path 4, the scanner unit 5, the barcode reading unit 6, the barcode printing unit 7, and the sorting unit 8 are provided in the conveyance sorting unit main body 1a.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the scanner unit 4 includes six cameras (imaging units) 31, 32, 33 provided corresponding to the respective surfaces (six surfaces) of the parcel P conveyed on the conveyance path 4. , 34, 35, and 36, and images of each surface of the parcel P are captured by the six cameras 31 to 36, respectively.
Although illustration is omitted, it is assumed that an imaging window (transparent window) is formed in a portion corresponding to the bottom surface (lower surface in the drawing) of the parcel P.

  The recognition unit 9 has a dictionary in which a reference character pattern is stored. By comparing the character pattern for each character obtained from the captured image of each surface of the parcel P with the reference character pattern in the dictionary. A character having a high similarity is output as a recognition result depending on the obtained similarity. For example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is mainly used.

  The recognition processing of the destination information in the recognition unit 9 is performed by, for example, detecting (cutting out) an image of the form L for each image acquired from each side (six sides) of the parcel P, and sending the destination to the detected image of the form L. The destination information described in the information column 21 may be recognized, and the obtained recognition result having the highest similarity may be output as the final recognition result, or each side (six sides) of the parcel P When the images of the form L are sequentially detected (cut out) from the images acquired from the image, the destination information described in the destination information column 21 is recognized and the destination information is recognized as the destination information. The recognition process may be terminated at that time, and the recognition result may be output as the final recognition result.

  The control unit 10 is responsible for overall control, and is composed mainly of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). As shown in FIG. 5, destination information (address code) from the video coding system 2 is provided. ) And an input result table T1 in which an input result including an ID number is registered.

  In the database 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, delivery order destination information and predetermined sorting information (sorting box information) corresponding to the destination information are registered in advance. Further, in the database 11, information on a form to be processed (design information such as ruled line information) and specific patterns to be detected (patterns, marks, character strings, etc.) as reference information used for priority determination processing described later. Are registered in advance.

  The video coding system 2 includes an image storage device 12, a plurality (three in this example) of video coding desks (hereinafter simply referred to as VCD) 13,..., And a supervisor terminal device 14 including a personal computer or the like. The image storage device 12, the VCD 13, and the supervisor terminal device 14 are connected via a communication line.

  When the address information cannot be recognized by the recognition unit 9, the image storage device 12 stores an image of each side of the parcel P acquired by the scanner unit 4 supplied from the recognition unit 9 with a corresponding ID number. Are distributed to the VCD 13, are configured by a mass storage device 12 a and a distribution unit 12 b, and are managed by the supervisor terminal device 14.

  The VCD 13 is mainly composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example, and includes an image display unit 13a such as a liquid crystal display and an input unit 13b such as a keyboard, and is supplied from the image storage device 12. The priority for displaying each image of each side of the parcel P is determined, and the images are displayed on the image display unit 13a in the order of the priorities, and the displayed image is visually checked by the operator. The destination information (address code) of the parcel P is input by the input unit 13b. The input destination information is sent to the control unit 10 via the supervisor terminal device 14 together with the corresponding ID number.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the VCD 13 has a priority table T <b> 2 for registering the priority determined for each image of the parcel P together with the corresponding ID number.

  Next, the overall operation of the parcel processing apparatus according to the present embodiment in the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the supply unit 3 supplies the parcels P to be processed one by one to the transport path 4 and transports them on the transport path 4 (step S1). The scanner unit 5 captures images of each surface (six surfaces) of the parcel P transported in the transport path 4 with the six cameras 31 to 36, and the captured images of each surface (six surfaces) to the recognition unit 9. Send (step S2).

  For example, the recognition unit 9 detects (cuts out) an image of the form L for each image acquired from each side (six sides) of the parcel P, and describes the detected image of the form L in the destination information column 21. The destination information is recognized, and the obtained recognition result with the highest similarity is output to the control unit 10 as the final recognition result (step S3).

  Based on the recognition result from the recognition unit 9, the control unit 10 can recognize the destination information and determines whether or not the recognized destination information is registered in the database 11 (step S4). In this case, the parcel P is sorted by the sorting unit 8 into sorting ports corresponding to the destination information (step S5). At this time, the information is classified according to the classification information registered in the database 11 corresponding to the recognized destination information.

  As a result of the determination in step S4, when the destination information cannot be recognized (cannot be read), or when the recognized destination information is not in the destination information registered in the database 11 (no destination), the control unit 10 Then, a barcode indicating a unique ID number as management information for the parcel P is printed by the bar code printing unit 7 (step S6), and then the parcel P is rejected by the sorting unit 8 for rejection (reject box). (Step S7).

  The rejected image of each side of the parcel P is sent to the image storage device 12, and the distribution unit 12b gives the ID number printed on the parcel P and stores it in the mass storage device 12a (step S8). .

  Next, the image storage device 12 distributes the image of each side of the reject parcel P stored in the large-capacity storage device 12a to the VCD 13 waiting for a reject image together with the corresponding ID number by the distribution unit 12b (step S9).

  The VCD 13 that has received the image and ID number of each side of the reject parcel P determines the priority for displaying the image of each side of the received parcel P and displays the images in the order of the priorities. The destination information (address code) of the parcel P is input by the input unit 13b by the operator viewing the displayed image and viewing the displayed image (step S10).

  When the input of the destination information is completed, the VCD 13 generates an input result in which the ID number is added to the input destination information, and transmits the input result to the control unit 10 via the supervisor terminal device 14. Thereby, the control unit 10 additionally registers the input result including the destination information and the ID number sent from the VCD 13 in the input result table T1 (step S11). As a result, an input result file including destination information and ID numbers is generated in the input result table T1.

  Next, the rejected parcel P is supplied again to the conveyance path 4 by the supply unit 3 and conveyed (step S12), and the barcode indicating the ID number is printed by the barcode reading unit 6 (printed in step S6). Barcode) is read and sent to the control unit 10 (step S13).

  The control unit 10 recognizes the barcode read by the barcode reading unit 6, and takes out the corresponding destination information from the input result table T1 based on the recognition result (ID number) (step S14).

  Next, the control unit 10 determines whether or not the destination information extracted from the input result table T1 is registered in the database 11 (step S15). If the destination information is registered, the control unit 10 sends the parcel P to the destination by the sorting unit 8. It classify | categorizes into the classification slot corresponding to information (step S16).

  As a result of the determination in step S15, when the destination information is not in the destination information registered in the database 11 (no destination), the control unit 10 stores the parcel P in the reject box as the destination unsorted port in the sorting unit 8. It is divided (step S17).

Next, the display priority determination process for the image of each side of the reject parcel P in step S10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In the following description, it is assumed that the images of each side (six sides) of the rejected parcel P are images with the plane numbers = 1 to 6.

  First, the presence / absence of a form L is detected for the image with surface number = 1 (steps S21 and S22). That is, for example, the presence or absence of the form L is determined by searching for the barcode 23 existing in the form L. As a result of this determination, if the form L does not exist (when the barcode 23 does not exist), a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+0” is given to the image (step S23). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  As a result of the determination, if the form L exists (when the barcode 23 exists), information on the form L to be processed (design information such as ruled line information) registered in the database 11 in advance is information on the form. By comparing with (design information such as ruled line information), it is determined whether or not it is a form to be processed (step S24). The reason for performing such a check is, for example, to detect a case where a form of another company is attached.

  If the result of determination in step S24 is that the detected form L is a form that is not subject to processing, a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+100” is given to the image (step S25). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  As a result of the determination in step S24, if the detected form L is a form to be processed, the reception date 24c existing in the form L is recognized (step S26), and if the reception date 24c is not recognized, the image Is given a predetermined priority, for example, priority "+200" (step S27). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

If the reception date 24c is recognized as a result of the determination in step S26, it is compared with the date of the current day (today). For example, if the reception date 24c is the current day, a predetermined priority, for example, a priority “+1000” is assigned to the image. If the reception date 24c is yesterday, a predetermined priority, for example, a priority “+900” is given to the image. If the reception date 24c is one week or more ago, a predetermined priority is given to the image. A priority, for example, a priority “+300” is given (step S28). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.
In this way, for example, since there is a possibility that an old form is attached to another surface, the date information is checked, and the priority of the form image with a newer date is increased.

  Next, the presence or absence of the management barcode 25 printed on the barcode sticker S is detected for the image with the surface number = 1 (steps S29 and S30). That is, for example, the presence or absence of the barcode 23 is determined by searching the management barcode 23 printed on the barcode seal S. As a result of this determination, if the barcode 23 does not exist, a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+0” is given to the image (step S31). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  If the barcode 23 is present as a result of the determination, it is determined whether or not the barcode 23 can be recognized (step S32). As a result of the determination, if the barcode 23 cannot be recognized (recognition failure), a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+10” is given to the image (step S33). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  As a result of the determination in step S32, when all the digits of the barcode 23 can be recognized, a predetermined priority, for example, a priority “+20” is given to the image (step S34). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  In this way, in addition to the barcode 23 existing on the form L, a barcode sticker S on which the barcode 23 is printed may be attached for management by the delivery person, and a plurality of barcode stickers S are pasted. Although one of them is likely to be attached to the same surface as the form L, if it can be detected, the priority of that surface can be increased.

  Next, the presence / absence of a character string (line information) other than the characters described in the form L is detected with respect to the image of surface number = 1 (steps S35 and S36). That is, for example, since the destination information may be directly written on the surface of the parcel P, the presence or absence is detected.

  When the character string cannot be detected, a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+0” is given to the image (step S37). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  When the character string is detected, the character string is recognized (step S38), and compared with the address information registered in the database 11, it is determined whether the character string indicates destination information (step). S39) If no destination information is indicated, a predetermined priority, for example, a priority “+1” is given to the image (step S40). The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  If the destination information is indicated as a result of the determination in step S39, the determination is made as follows based on the depth of the recognition result (step S41). That is, for example, when the prefecture information can be recognized, a predetermined priority, for example, priority “+2” is given to the image, and when the municipal information is recognized, the image has a predetermined priority, for example, priority. A degree “+3” is given, and when the room number information can be recognized, a predetermined priority, for example, a priority “+9” is given to the image. The priority given in this way is registered in the priority table T2 together with the ID number of the corresponding image.

  As described above, when the destination information is directly described without using the form L, or when the form L is not detected but it is detected that there is some character string (or a character-like thing), The priority of the surface image can be increased.

  Next, the presence / absence of a specific pattern is detected for the image of surface number = 1, and the priority is determined (step S42).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the surface number to be processed is larger than “6” (step S43). If it is larger, the processing is terminated. If not, the surface number to be processed is incremented by “+1” (step S44). ), The process returns to step S21, and the process for the next surface number = 2 image is repeated.

  FIG. 7 shows a specific example of the priority table T2 after the determination process is completed. In this specific example, for example, in the parcel P with the ID number “0001”, the priority “+220” is given to the image with the face number = 1, and the priority “+0” is given to the image with the face number = 2. The priority “+20” is given to the image having the surface number = 3, the priority “+0” is given to the image having the surface number = 4, and the priority “+0” is given to the image having the surface number = 5. And the priority “+0” is given to the image with the surface number = 1.

  Note that the priority “+220” for the image with the surface number = 1 is the priority “+200” given in the processing of steps S21 to S28 and the priority “+20” given in the processing of steps S29 to S34. Is the added value. In this way, the given priority is added and registered. The priority “+20” for the image with the face number = 3 is given in the processing of steps S29 to S34.

  Further, for example, in the parcel P having the ID number “0002”, the priority “+0” is given to the image having the face number = 1, the priority “+29” is given to the image having the face number = 2, Give priority “+0” to the image with number = 3, give priority “+20” to the image with face number = 4, give priority “+0” to the image with face number = 5, The case where the priority “+0” is given to the image with the surface number = 1 is shown.

  Note that the priority “+29” for the image with the face number = 2 is the priority “+20” given in the processing of steps S29 to S34 and the priority “+9” given in the processing of steps S35 to S41. Is the added value. In this way, the given priority is added and registered. The priority “+20” for the image with the face number = 4 is given in the processing of steps S29 to S34.

  Next, the process in step S42 will be described with reference to a specific example of the parcel P shown in FIG. 12 and a flowchart shown in FIG.

  For example, each surface number of the parcel P is as shown in FIG. 12, a form L is attached to the surface of surface number = 2, and a specific pattern (for example, pattern) M is printed on the surface of surface number = 3. And

  Such a specific example will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. If it is assumed that the form L cannot be detected in the process for the image with the surface number = 2, the specific pattern M is detected for the image with the surface number = 3 by a recognition method similar to known character recognition or the like (step S51).

  Next, by comparing the detected specific pattern M with a specific pattern registered in the database 11 in advance, it is determined whether or not it is a specific pattern to be detected (step S52), and the specific pattern to be detected If not, the process ends, and the process proceeds to the next step S43 in FIG.

  If the result of determination in step S52 is a specific pattern to be detected, the priority of the image with the face number corresponding to the form position of the specific pattern is increased (step S53). In the case of the example of FIG. 12, it is estimated that the form L is attached to the upper surface (surface number = 2) of the surface (surface number = 3) where the specific pattern M exists, and the priority of the image is increased.

  As described above, even if the form L cannot be detected, if a specific pattern such as a specific pattern or a company mark can be detected, the face to which the form L is attached can be estimated, and the priority of the image on the face is increased. . For example, in the case of the example of FIG. 12, when the specific pattern M exists on the surface with the surface number = 3, the priority of the image with the surface number = 2 is increased.

  FIG. 14 shows a specific example of the priority table T2 when priority is given by detection of the specific pattern M in the specific examples of FIGS. In this specific example, for example, in the parcel P having the ID number “0001”, the priority “+0” is given to the image having the surface number = 1 and the surface number = 3 to 6, but the processing in step S42. In this example, the priority “+10” is given to the image with the surface number = 2 in order to increase the priority.

  In this way, when the display priority determination processing for the images on each side of the reject parcel P is completed, the VCD 13 displays the image with the highest priority (the highest priority value) on the image display unit 13a. In the case of the specific example of FIG. 7, if the parcel P with the ID number “0001” has the highest priority for the image with the surface number = 1 (+220), the image with the surface number = 1 is displayed on the image display unit 13a. indicate. The operator inputs the destination information of the parcel P by the input unit 13b by viewing the image of the surface number = 1 displayed on the image display unit 13a.

  If the destination information cannot be input for the image with the surface number = 1, the operator performs a specific key operation with the input unit 13b, thereby displaying the next highest priority image on the image display unit 13a. In the case of the specific example of FIG. 7, since the priority for the image with surface number = 3 is the highest (+20), the image with surface number = 3 is displayed on the image display unit 13a. The operator inputs the destination information based on the displayed image of the surface number = 3.

  According to at least one embodiment described above, when the destination information of the parcel cannot be acquired, the priority of each image is determined when displaying each image obtained from each side of the parcel on the VCD, By displaying from the image with the highest priority, the amount of work for the operator in the video coding system is reduced, and the efficiency of keystroke input work can be improved.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.
Hereinafter, the invention described in the scope of claims at the beginning of the application of the present application will be added.
[C1]
An image on each side of a multi-faceted parcel having a form on which destination information is written is attached to at least one side. A priority determination unit that determines a possibility of including information that can be estimated, and determines a priority for displaying each image captured by the plurality of imaging units based on the determination result;
Display means for selectively displaying each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup means based on the priority determined by the priority determination means;
Based on the image displayed on the display means, input means for inputting destination information of the parcel,
A video coding system comprising:
[C2]
The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting the form from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
When the first processing means can detect the form, a second processing means for determining whether the form is a processing target;
A third processing unit for recognizing a reception date described in advance in the form when the second processing unit determines that the form is a processing target;
If the third processing means can recognize the reception date, the fourth processing means compares the reception date with the date of the current day;
When the first processing unit cannot detect the form, when the second processing unit determines that the form is not a processing target, when the third processing unit cannot recognize the reception date, And fifth processing means for giving a predetermined priority to the corresponding image according to the comparison result of the fourth processing means,
A video coding system according to C1, comprising:
[C3]
The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a management barcode attached in advance to at least one surface of the parcel from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
A second processing unit for recognizing the barcode when the first processing unit detects the management barcode;
A third processing unit that gives a predetermined priority to a corresponding image in accordance with a recognition result by the second processing unit when a management barcode cannot be detected by the first processing unit; ,
A video coding system according to C1, comprising:
[C4]
The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a character string other than characters described in the form from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
A second processing means for recognizing the character string and determining whether or not the destination information is indicated when a character string is detected by the first processing means;
A third processing unit that gives a predetermined priority to a corresponding image according to a determination result by the second processing unit when a character string cannot be detected by the first processing unit;
A video coding system according to C1, comprising:
[C5]
The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a specific pattern previously given to at least one surface of the parcel from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
Second processing means for giving a predetermined priority to a corresponding image according to a detection result by the first processing means;
A video coding system according to C1, comprising:
[C6]
The video coding system according to C1, further comprising priority determination means described in at least two of the C2 to C5.
[C7]
On the computer,
From each image obtained by imaging means provided corresponding to each surface, an image on each surface of a multi-faceted parcel having a form on which destination information is attached is attached to at least one surface. A first procedure to detect,
A second procedure for determining whether or not the form is to be processed when the form is detected by the first procedure;
A third procedure for recognizing a reception date described in advance in the form when the second form determines that the form is a processing target;
If the acceptance date can be recognized by the third procedure, a fourth procedure for comparing the acceptance date with the date of the current day,
When the form cannot be detected by the first procedure, when the form is determined not to be processed by the second procedure, when the reception date cannot be recognized by the third procedure, and A fifth procedure for giving a predetermined priority to the corresponding image according to the comparison result of the fourth procedure;
Display priority determination program for executing image.
[C8]
On the computer,
From each image obtained by imaging means provided corresponding to each surface, images on each surface of a multi-faceted parcel having a form on which destination information is written attached to at least one surface, A first procedure for detecting a management barcode attached in advance to at least one surface;
If a management barcode is detected by this first procedure, a second procedure for recognizing the barcode,
A third procedure for giving a predetermined priority to a corresponding image according to a recognition result by the second procedure when a management barcode is not detected by the first procedure;
Display priority determination program for executing image.
[C9]
On the computer,
From each image captured by the imaging means provided corresponding to each surface, an image on each surface of the multi-faceted parcel with the form on which the destination information is attached is attached to at least one surface. A first procedure for detecting a character string other than the listed characters;
A second procedure for determining whether or not the character string is detected and the destination information is indicated when the character string is detected by the first procedure;
A third procedure for giving a predetermined priority to a corresponding image in accordance with a determination result by the second procedure when a character string cannot be detected by the first procedure;
Display priority determination program for executing image.
[C10]
On the computer,
From each image obtained by imaging means provided corresponding to each surface, images on each surface of a multi-faceted parcel having a form on which destination information is written attached to at least one surface, A first procedure for detecting a specific pattern previously applied to at least one surface;
A second procedure for giving a predetermined priority to the corresponding image in accordance with the detection result of the first procedure;
Display priority determination program for executing image.
[C11]
Transport means for transporting a multi-faceted parcel in which a form on which destination information is written is attached to at least one face;
A plurality of imaging means for capturing images on each side of the parcel conveyed by the conveying means;
Recognizing means for recognizing destination information described in the form from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
A first processing unit that sorts a parcel transported by the transporting unit based on the destination information when the recognizing unit can recognize the destination information;
Management information giving means for giving predetermined management information to the parcel transported by the transport means when destination information could not be recognized by the recognition means;
When the destination information cannot be recognized by the recognizing unit, it is determined that each image captured by the plurality of imaging units includes information that can estimate the presence of the destination information, and the determination result includes A priority determination unit that determines a priority for displaying each image captured by the plurality of imaging units;
Based on the priority determined by the priority determination unit, each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup units is selectively displayed, and the destination information of the parcel is displayed on the management information based on the displayed image. A video coding system that inputs corresponding to the management information given by the granting means;
Registration means for registering the destination information input by the video coding system in correspondence with the management information;
By transporting the parcel to which the management information is given by the transport unit, the management information is read from the parcel, and corresponding destination information is acquired from the registration unit by the read management information, and the acquired destination information And a second processing means for sorting the parcel to be conveyed,
A parcel processing apparatus comprising:

  P: Delivery item, L: Form, S: Bar code seal, 1 ... Reading sorter, 2 ... Video coding system (VCS), 3 ... Supply unit, 4 ... Conveyance path, 5 ... Scanner unit, 6 ... Bar code reading , 7 ... Barcode printing unit, 8 ... Sorting unit, 9 ... Recognition unit, 10 ... Control unit, 11 ... Database, 12 ... Image storage device, 12a ... Mass storage device, 12b ... Distribution unit, 13 ... Video coding Desk (VCD), 13a ... image display unit, 13b ... input unit, 14 ... supervisor terminal device, T1 ... input result table, T2 ... priority table, 21 ... destination information column, 23 ... bar code, 24c ... acceptance date, 25 ... Bar code for management, 31-36 ... Camera.

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Determined likely to contain information that can estimate the presence of address information for each image corresponding to each face of the parcel that is captured by a plurality of image pickup means, based on the determination result, and displays for each image Priority determination means for determining the priority for
Display means for selectively displaying each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup means based on the priority determined by the priority determination means;
Based on the image displayed on the display means, input means for inputting destination information of the parcel,
Equipped with,
The video coding system, wherein the priority determination means sets the priority for an image for which the reception date is detected to be higher as the reception date is closer to the current day, and sets the priority to the highest when the reception date is the current day . The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a form from each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
When the first processing means can detect the form, a second processing means for determining whether the form is a processing target;
A third processing unit for recognizing a reception date described in advance in the form when the second processing unit determines that the form is a processing target;
If the third processing means can recognize the reception date, the fourth processing means compares the reception date with the date of the current day;
When the first processing unit cannot detect the form, when the second processing unit determines that the form is not a processing target, when the third processing unit cannot recognize the reception date, And fifth processing means for giving a predetermined priority to the corresponding image according to the comparison result of the fourth processing means,
The video coding system according to claim 1, further comprising: The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a management barcode attached in advance to at least one surface of the parcel from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
A second processing unit for recognizing the barcode when the first processing unit detects the management barcode;
A third processing unit that gives a predetermined priority to a corresponding image in accordance with a recognition result by the second processing unit when a management barcode cannot be detected by the first processing unit; ,
The video coding system according to claim 1, further comprising: The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a character string other than characters described in a form from each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
A second processing means for recognizing the character string and determining whether or not the destination information is indicated when a character string is detected by the first processing means;
A third processing unit that gives a predetermined priority to a corresponding image according to a determination result by the second processing unit when a character string cannot be detected by the first processing unit;
The video coding system according to claim 1, further comprising: The priority determination means includes
First processing means for detecting a specific pattern previously given to at least one surface of the parcel from each of the images picked up by the plurality of image pickup means;
Second processing means for giving a predetermined priority to a corresponding image according to a detection result by the first processing means;
The video coding system according to claim 1, further comprising:   The video coding system according to claim 1, further comprising priority determination means according to at least two of the claims 2 to 5. On the computer,
A first procedure for detecting a form from each image corresponding to each side of a parcel taken by a plurality of imaging means ;
A second procedure for determining whether or not the form is to be processed when the form is detected by the first procedure;
A third procedure for recognizing a reception date described in advance in the form when the second form determines that the form is a processing target;
If the acceptance date can be recognized by the third procedure, a fourth procedure for comparing the acceptance date with the date of the current day,
A fifth procedure for detecting the reception date from each image,
A sixth procedure that gives priority to each image based on the results obtained in the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth procedures;
A program for executing
In the sixth procedure, the priority for the image for which the reception date is detected is set higher as the reception date is closer to the current day, and when the reception date is the current day, the priority is set to the highest priority. program. If the bar code could be detected, a program for executing the seventh procedure for recognizing the bar code,
8. The image of claim 7, wherein the sixth procedure gives priority to each image based on the results obtained in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh procedures . Display priority judgment program. Seventh step of detecting a character string other than a character described in the book form,
When a character string can be detected by the seventh procedure , the program is for executing an eighth procedure for determining whether or not the character string is recognized and the destination information is indicated .
8. The sixth procedure gives priority to each image based on the results obtained in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth procedures. Display priority determination program for images. A program for executing a seventh procedure for detecting a specific pattern from each image ,
8. The image of claim 7, wherein the sixth procedure gives priority to each image based on the results obtained in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and seventh procedures . Display priority judgment program. Conveying means for conveying the parcel,
A plurality of imaging means for capturing images on each side of the parcel conveyed by the conveying means;
Recognizing means for recognizing destination information described in a form detected from each image captured by the plurality of image capturing means;
A first processing unit that sorts a parcel transported by the transporting unit based on the destination information when the recognizing unit can recognize the destination information;
Management information giving means for giving predetermined management information to the parcel transported by the transport means when destination information could not be recognized by the recognition means;
When the destination information cannot be recognized by the recognizing unit, it is determined that each image captured by the plurality of imaging units includes information that can estimate the presence of the destination information, and the determination result includes A priority determination unit that determines a priority for displaying each image captured by the plurality of imaging units;
Based on the priority determined by the priority determination unit, each image picked up by the plurality of image pickup units is selectively displayed, and the destination information of the parcel is displayed on the management information based on the displayed image. A video coding system that inputs corresponding to the management information given by the granting means;
Registration means for registering the destination information input by the video coding system in correspondence with the management information;
By transporting the parcel to which the management information is given by the transport unit, the management information is read from the parcel, and corresponding destination information is acquired from the registration unit by the read management information, and the acquired destination information And a second processing means for sorting the parcel to be conveyed,
Equipped with,
The parcel processing device, wherein the priority determination unit sets the priority for an image for which the reception date is detected to be higher as the reception date is closer to the current day, and sets the priority to the highest when the reception date is the current day .

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