EP3700685A1

EP3700685A1 - Acquisition device and method for acquiring multiple object data sets of at least one object

Info

Publication number: EP3700685A1
Application number: EP18796872.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Darno Alexander KETTERER; Christin KETTERER; Julian WEISS; Sebastian Schmitt
Original assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Current assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
Priority date: 2017-10-27
Filing date: 2018-10-26
Publication date: 2020-09-02
Also published as: CN111512340A; US20200326181A1; EP3700688A1; WO2019081742A1; WO2019081737A1; WO2019081748A1; EP3700687A1; US20200363242A1; WO2019081741A1; DE102017219407A1; WO2019081743A1; EP3701485A1; CN111511478A; US11499810B2; CN111511478B; EP3701484B1; US20200370933A1; US20200346346A1; WO2019081739A1; EP3701484A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an acquisition device for the at least partially automated acquisition of multiple object data sets of at least one object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f), comprising a movement device (12a, 12b, 12c) for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e) and said at least one object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f).

Description

description

Detection device and method for detecting multiple object data sets of at least one object

State of the art

A detection device for detecting multiple object data sets of at least one object has already been proposed.

Disclosure of the invention

A detection device is proposed for at least partially automated detection of multiple object data sets of at least one object, with a movement device for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit and the at least one object.

An "object data set" comprises at least two different object data about the same object Preferably, a multiple object data set comprises more than ten different object data about the same object More preferably, a multiple object data set comprises more than one hundred different object data about the same object Preferably, a multiple object data set comprises at least two different ones The term "object data" should in particular be understood as meaning at least one item of information which is suitable for characterizing an object, in particular distinguishing it from another object. Preferably, object data includes characteristics inherent in an object. Object data may in particular include appearance, shape, contour, color, symmetry, weight, material and / or another characteristic that appears appropriate to the person skilled in the art. It is also conceivable that situational characteristics are detected, for example, a relative arrangement to another object, in particular a counterpart, a degree of pollution and / or a temporary marker. An "object data acquisition unit" should be understood to mean, in particular, a unit which is provided for at least one detection of a type of object data The object data acquisition unit is preferably an imaging acquisition unit It is also conceivable for the object data acquisition unit to comprise an infrared camera and / or TOF camera Preferably, an object data record comprises at least two different recordings of the object data acquisition unit More preferably, a multiple object data record comprises at least ten different ones Recordings of object data acquisition, especially from ten different perspectives.

A "defined relative movement" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a relative change in position and / or orientation which is actively controllable and / or controllable at least in a regular operating state of the detection device In particular, in at least one regular operating state, each acquisition of object data with the object data acquisition unit can be uniquely associated with position data relating to the relative position and / or orientation of the object data acquisition unit to the object.

A movement device for generating a defined relative movement comprises at least one drive unit and a guide unit. A drive unit of the movement device is preferably designed electromechanically, in particular as an electric motor or, for example, for fine adjustment as a piezoelectric element. However, it is also conceivable that a drive unit of the movement device is formed pneumatically or hydraulically. A guide unit is in particular provided to guide an object along the defined relative movement. In particular, a guide unit is to provided to minimize a movement along a direction which deviates from the defined relative movement. A guide unit may be formed, for example, as a guide rail, swivel arm and / or articulated arm. Preferably, the movement device is provided for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit and the at least one object. In particular, the movement device is provided for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit and a slide unit, which is provided in particular for positioning the object in an object data acquisition range of the detection device.

A "partially automated detection" is to be understood in particular as meaning that at least one multiple object data record is detected without operation in at least one operating state, that is to say in particular without the intervention of an operator.

In particular, the term "provided" should be understood to mean specially programmed, designed and / or equipped.Assuming that an object is intended for a specific function should in particular mean that the object fulfills this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state and / or performs.

Due to the inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be quickly detected a large amount of object data on an object.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one preparation unit, by means of which objects, in particular prior to detection of data by means of the object data acquisition unit, can be processed in advance. The preparation unit preferably comprises at least one processing table on which objects can be manually pre-processed manually by an operator and / or at least partially. The preparation unit preferably comprises at least one unpacking station by means of which objects can be manually unpacked by an operator and / or at least partially automatically. Preferably, the preparation unit comprises at least one cleaning station, by means of which objects manually by an operator and / or at least partially are automatically cleaned. The cleaning station is preferably designed as an air pressure cleaning station. However, it is also conceivable that the cleaning station is designed as another fluid cleaning station which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the preparation unit comprises a pre-data acquisition station, by means of which data of objects are manually detectable by an operator and / or at least partially automatically, such as by means of a mobile detection unit or the like. The pre-data acquisition station can for example comprise a work surface having a grid for detecting a Has dimension. It is conceivable that the pre-data acquisition station at least one input unit, such as a

Touch display, a keyboard o. The like. By means of which an operator can enter pre-data of objects that are processable for a detection of multiple records of objects from the detection device. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the preparation unit to have an optical and / or acoustic output unit which is provided for issuing instructions to an operator. The output unit may be formed at least partially in one piece with the input unit, in particular in a configuration of the input unit as a touch display. Further embodiments of the preparation unit that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art are likewise conceivable. By means of the embodiment according to the invention can be comfortable preparation of

Objects are made possible for a collection of multiple data sets of the objects, in particular to enable a precise detection of data by means of the object data acquisition unit. It is also proposed that the detection device comprises at least one, in particular arranged on a preparation unit, detection unit for detecting at least one characteristic, in particular a weight, a dimension o. The like., To be detected objects. Preferably, the detection unit is designed as a sensor unit for detecting a parameter, in particular a weight, a dimension or the like of the object, in particular by means of an evaluation of a change in capacitance, resistance or voltage, by acting on a sensor surface of the sensor unit Object. The sensor surface is preferably arranged on the processing table of the preparation unit, in particular on the preliminary data acquisition station. It is also conceivable that the registration unit may native or in addition to a transport unit of the detection device is arranged. Preferably, the sensor unit comprises a grid-like or grid-like arrangement of electrically conductive elements and the grid-like or grid-like arranged, electrically conductive elements enveloping or covering elastomer layers. The conductive elements of the sensor unit are preferably electrically connected to a control and / or regulating unit of the detection device. An embodiment of the sensor unit is already known to a person skilled in the art, for example, from DE 10 2010 034 717 A1, so that reference is made in particular to DE 10 2010 034 717 A1 with regard to further features of the sensor unit. However, it is also conceivable for the sensor unit to have another configuration which appears expedient to a person skilled in the art and which makes it possible to detect a contact surface, an approach and / or a force parameter through a sensor surface. Preferably, the sensor unit is formed elastically deformable. Preferably, the sensor unit is designed such that an elastic deformation of the sensor unit enables detection of a force parameter. A detection of an approach of an object to the sensor surface of the sensor unit preferably takes place by means of an evaluation of a change in a capacitance by the control and / or regulating unit. A detection of a force parameter by an object acting on the sensor surface of the sensor unit preferably takes place by means of an evaluation of a change in a capacitance, a resistance or a voltage. Preferably, the sensor unit is formed like a film. The sensor unit preferably has a maximum material thickness of in particular less than 20 mm, preferably less than 10 mm and particularly preferably less than 5 mm. The maximum material thickness of the sensor unit is preferably formed by a maximum dimension, in particular a maximum diameter, of the electrically conductive elements of the sensor unit, together with a maximum dimension, in particular a maximum material thickness, of the elastomer layers of the sensor unit, in particular in an interconnected state of the electrically conductive Elements and the elastomeric layers. By means of the embodiment according to the invention, data of the object can easily be detected, which can preferably be taken into account for setting the detection device. In addition, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one post-processing unit, by means of which objects, in particular after acquisition of data by means of the object data acquisition unit, can be post-processed. Preferably, the post-processing unit comprises at least one processing table on which objects can be manually reworked manually by an operator and / or at least partially. Preferably, the post-processing unit comprises at least one packing station, by means of which objects can be packed manually by an operator and / or at least partially automatically. By means of the embodiment according to the invention can advantageously be carried out a comfortable post-processing of already detected objects. It can be advantageously realized a coherent workflow.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one object detection area and at least one transport unit, wherein the transport unit comprises at least one positioning unit for positioning an object in an object detection area. It is further proposed that the transport unit comprises at least one positioning unit designed as a, in particular multi-axis, robotic arm. The positioning unit designed as a, in particular multi-axis, robotic arm is preferably provided for feeding slides from a web feed unit or from a preparation unit, such as a processing table or the like, of the transport unit to an object detection area of the detection apparatus. The transport unit preferably comprises at least one further positioning unit designed as a robotic arm, in particular multi-axis, intended to remove slides from an object detection area of the detection device and to supply them to a web conveyor unit or to a preparation unit, such as a processing table or the like of the transport unit , However, it is also conceivable for the transport unit to comprise a single positioning unit designed as a, in particular multiaxial, robot arm, which is provided for feeding a slide to an object detection area and for removing a slide. Further embodiments and / or applications of the positioning unit which appear expedient to a person skilled in the art are also conceivable, for example an application of the positioning unit to a handling of an object, in particular during a detection of a positioning object Weight, a dimension o. The like., Before feeding to an object detection area. By means of the inventive design of the detection device, a high degree of automation of the detection device can be achieved.

It is further proposed that the movement device is provided for detecting object data from multiple perspectives. In particular, detection of object data from multiple perspectives can be achieved by means of a defined relative movement between the object data acquisition unit and the object generated by means of the movement device. A "perspective" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a specific relative arrangement, in particular position and / or orientation, of the object data acquisition unit and of the object, in particular of the slide unit .. Preferably, two perspectives are considered identical if they relate solely to a relative distance between object data acquisition unit In particular, multiple perspectives comprise at least two different relative arrangements of the object data acquisition unit and the object, in particular the slide unit Preferably, multiple perspectives comprise more than ten different relative arrangements of the object data acquisition unit and the object, in particular the slide unit Ten different arrangements of the object data acquisition unit relative to the object, in particular the slide unit .In particular, two perspectives define one Detection plane. Preferably, multiple perspectives comprise at least two different detection levels. Preferably, the entirety of all possible with the movement device detection levels is space-filling. Alternatively, a distance between two possible detection planes is at least smaller than 1 mm and / or an angular distance between two possible detection planes is at least smaller than 1 °. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, multiple object data sets may advantageously comprise object data from all sides of the object.

It is further proposed that the detection device has a computing unit which is provided to perform an object learning process. An "object learning process" is intended in particular to include processing of the multi- tiplen object records are understood for further use. For example, an object learning process may involve the creation of a surround view of the object, the creation of a three-dimensional model of the object, and / or the extraction of characteristic features, in particular for enabling pattern recognition. Preferably, the arithmetic unit is spatially separated from the movement device and / or the object data acquisition unit. Preferably, the arithmetic unit is designed as a server. Alternatively, the arithmetic unit is integrated in the object data acquisition unit. The term "computing unit" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a unit having an information input, an information processing and an information output Preferably, the components of the arithmetic unit are arranged on a common board and / or advantageously arranged in a common housing.The embodiment of the detection device according to the invention makes it possible, in particular, to process the multiple object data sets into a uniform digital representation of the object a further computing unit is proposed, which is intended to use a forward movement and return movement of an object data acquisition unit and / or an object for data acquisition tion and the object data acquisition unit controlled by one, in particular central, arithmetic unit and / or regulated. In particular, the arithmetic unit controls and / or regulates the defined relative movement and at least the detection instant of the object data acquisition unit. The movement device preferably has a defined starting position, from which a defined relative movement starts. The further arithmetic unit is preferably provided in particular for a forward movement and return movement of an object data acquisition unit and / or an object to a defined one

Specifically generate and / or modify data acquisition. A "starting position of the movement device" should be understood in particular to mean that at least the object data acquisition unit and / or the object, in particular the slide unit, are located at a fixed position within the movement device. an alignment of the object data acquisition unit and / or the object, in particular the slide unit. Particularly preferably, in an initial position of the movement device, all movable units and elements of the movement device are in a fixed position and have a fixed orientation. A "forward movement" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a movement which leads away from the starting position. "Return movement" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a movement which leads to the starting position. A return movement can be realized by a reversal of the movement path during the forward movement or by a further movement along a closed trajectory. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, a dead time of the machine between two acquisitions of different multiple object data sets to restore the starting position of the movement device can be advantageously minimized.

It is further proposed that the movement device has at least one movement unit for a defined movement of the at least one object data acquisition unit. The movement unit comprises at least one guide unit of the object data acquisition unit and a drive unit. Furthermore, it is proposed that the movement unit is provided for guiding the at least one object data acquisition unit on an at least partially curved movement path. A "partially curved trajectory" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, that a course of the trajectory has a nonzero curvature in at least one partial area It is also conceivable for the trajectory to describe a complete circle, In particular, a center point of an arc of the at least partially curved trajectory defines a center of an object detection area. By a "curvature" in a point of a course, which is different from zero, in this context, in particular, a deviation that grows quadratically with a distance to the point of the course is said to arise over a straight line be understood. The inventive design of the detection device advantageously a change of perspective can be easily performed.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the movement unit has at least one partially curved path, and that it is provided that the at least one

Object data acquisition unit along the at least partially curved path to lead. Preferably, the movement unit to a guide of the object data acquisition unit as a guide unit on a curved path, in particular a curved guide rail and / or a curved guide rod. Preferably, the object data acquisition unit is mounted on a guide carriage, which is moved by the drive unit in at least one operating state of the detection device along the curved path. A "partially curved path" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, that a course of the path has a non-zero curvature in at least one partial area It is also conceivable for the web to describe a complete circle It is also conceivable for a curvature of the web to be formed by at least two straight web segments which have a blunt or Preferably, the track segments are connected to one another by a curved track segment to form a continuous movement path of the object data acquisition unit

Configuration of the detection device can advantageously be completed easily a change of perspective.

It is further proposed that the movement unit is provided for guiding the at least one object data acquisition unit along a direction which is at least substantially perpendicular to a movement path. In particular, the movement unit can generate a superimposed movement of the object data acquisition unit along the movement path and perpendicular to the movement path. The term "substantially perpendicular" should in particular define an orientation of a direction relative to a reference direction, wherein the Direction and the reference direction, in particular in a plane which extends parallel to the direction and the reference direction, include an angle of 90 ° and the angle a maximum deviation of in particular less than 8 °, advantageously less than 5 ° and particularly advantageously smaller than 2 °. In particular, the object data acquisition unit is along a

Straight line which intersects the object detection area and the object data acquisition unit, movably mounted. The embodiment of the detection device according to the invention advantageously allows a working distance of the object data acquisition unit, in particular a focus, to be adjusted quickly and easily. In particular, a cost-effective object data acquisition unit with a small span of the working distance can be used. It is also conceivable that the movement unit has a pivoting and / or rotational axis about which the guide unit of the object data acquisition unit itself is pivotably and / or rotatably mounted. Due to the configuration of the detection device according to the invention, multiple object data records can advantageously comprise object data from all sides of the object. It is also conceivable that the guide unit of the object data acquisition unit is mounted in a translationally movable manner, in order in particular to detect an object which has a maximum extent which is greater than a maximum extent of the guide unit.

It is also proposed that the object data acquisition unit has at least one pivot axis and / or rotation axis about which the object data acquisition unit is mounted in a pivotable and / or rotatable manner. In particular, the object data acquisition unit is mounted so as to be pivotable and / or rotatable about a straight line which intersects the object detection area and the object data acquisition unit. The inventive design of the detection device, a detection area, in particular an image format, a, in particular imaging, object data acquisition unit can be advantageously adapted to the object. The object data acquisition unit preferably has a rotation and / or pivot axis, which is essentially perpendicular to the movement path of the object data acquisition unit. Preferably, the pivoting and / or pivoting axis allows alignment of a side of the object data acquisition unit intended for detection, in particular during and / or after a movement along the movement path, substantially perpendicular to a straight line which comprises the object detection area and the object data acquisition unit cuts. The inventive design of the detection device, a detection range of an object data acquisition unit can be adapted to an object. Object data can be maximized with capture while minimizing data over a background.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the movement unit comprises a drive unit which is provided for automatically moving the object data acquisition unit. In particular, the term "automated" should be understood to mean that the drive unit is controlled and / or regulated by a, in particular central, arithmetic unit. In particular, the arithmetic unit controls and / or regulates the drive unit on the basis of a list of, in particular previously determined, perspectives from which the In a further refinement, the arithmetic unit could preliminarily evaluate a data record in order to adapt the list dynamically Advantageously, a multiple data record can be detected quickly.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one, in particular the aforementioned, slide unit. The object carrier unit is provided in particular for positioning the object in an object data detection area of the detection device. In particular, the slide unit comprises at least one slide with a slide wall, which is intended to receive a weight of an object. In particular, in at least one operating state of the detection device, the object carrier is provided for depositing an object on the object carrier, in particular on the object carrier wall. Preferably, the slide wall has no depressions and / or elevations. Alternatively, the slide wall may have a curvature to reduce the likelihood that, in particular, a round and / or a light object will fall off the slide. It is also conceivable that a, in particular replaceable, slide has a locking unit for fixing an object on the slide. Preferably, the slide is circular in at least one cutting plane. The inventive design of the detection device, an object detection area can be identified. In particular, optimal positioning of an object to be detected in the object detection area is facilitated. It is also proposed that the movement device has a bearing unit, via which the object carrier unit is movably mounted. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, a defined relative movement between the object and the object data acquisition unit can advantageously be varied.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the storage unit at least one

Pivoting and / or rotational axis about which the slide unit is mounted pivotably and / or rotatably. The object carrier unit preferably has a vertical pivoting and / or rotational axis. The pivoting and / or rotational axis preferably coincides with an axis of symmetry of the specimen slide unit. Due to the embodiment of the detection device according to the invention, a multiple object data record may comprise object data from different sides of the object.

It is further proposed that the storage unit at least partially surrounds the slide unit. By "partially encompassing" is meant, in particular, that the object carrier unit is arranged in a recess of the bearing unit. "Partially encompassing" is to be understood to mean that a largest side surface of a smallest imaginary cuboid, which still just completely encloses the structural unit, protrudes into a recess of the bearing unit. Preferably, this is to be understood in particular as meaning that at least one geometric center of the object carrier unit is surrounded by the bearing unit in at least one plane in which the geometric center lies over an angular range of at least 140 °, preferably at least 180 °. The object carrier unit is preferably arranged on a lateral recess of the storage unit. Alternatively, the storage unit is arranged on a lower side, in particular a side facing away from the object detection area, of the object carrier unit. Preferably, the bearing unit is offset from the vertical rotation and / or pivot axis, so that in particular a movement path of the object data acquisition unit can be continued below the slide unit. The inventive design of the detection device, a stable arrangement of the slide unit be achieved. In particular, an offset from the axis of rotation arrangement of the bearing unit can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the bearing unit has at least one movement path along which the object carrier unit is movably mounted. Preferably, the trajectory is parallel to a line intersecting the object detection area and the object data acquisition unit. In particular, the trajectory is vertical. The object carrier unit is preferably mounted so as to be movable at least translationally by means of the bearing unit along a linear axis extending at least substantially parallel, in particular coaxially, with respect to the rotational and / or pivot axis. Preferably, the storage unit comprises at least one lifting unit, by means of which the object carrier unit is movably mounted along the movement path. The lifting unit can be configured as a scissors joint, as a linear bearing, as a telescopic bearing or the like. Due to the inventive design of the detection device advantageously a working distance, in particular a focus can be quickly and easily adjusted. In particular, a cost-effective object data acquisition unit with a small span of the working distance can be used. Alternatively or additionally, a horizontal movement path is also conceivable in order to detect an object which has a maximum extension that is greater than a maximum extension of the object carrier unit.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the movement device comprises a drive unit which is provided for automatically moving the object carrier unit. The drive unit may comprise at least one actuator, in particular a linear actuator, such as, for example, an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic lifting cylinder or the like, an electric motor, a magnetic drive or the like to move the specimen slide unit. In particular, the term "automated" should be understood to mean that the drive unit is controlled and / or regulated by a, in particular central, arithmetic unit. In particular, the arithmetic unit controls and / or regulates the drive unit on the basis of a list of, in particular previously determined, perspectives from which the In a further refinement, the arithmetic unit could preliminarily evaluate a data set in order to dynamically adapt the list Object data acquisition unit to move in opposite directions to each other, in particular in order to move the pivoting and / or rotational axis of the bearing unit in opposite directions, in particular in at least one operating state of the detection device. It is also conceivable that the drive unit is provided in at least one further operating state of the detection device to move the slide unit and the object data acquisition unit in a same direction of movement relative to each other, in particular to move in a same direction of movement about the pivot and / or axis of rotation of the bearing unit , especially at different speeds. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the drive unit is provided in at least one additional operating state of the detection device to hold the slide unit in a fixed position and to move only the object data acquisition unit relative to the slide unit, in particular to move the pivot and / or rotation axis of the bearing unit. Preferably, the drive unit comprises at least one actuator, which is assigned to the slide unit and a further actuator, which is associated with the object data acquisition unit. However, it is also conceivable that the drive unit has a single actuator, which is provided via a gear unit to a movement of the slide unit and a movement of the object data acquisition unit. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the drive unit is designed as a magnetic drive unit and is provided to move the slide unit and the object data acquisition unit in opposite directions, in particular to move a pivot and / or rotation axis of the bearing unit in opposite directions. Preferably, the drive unit is provided to move the slide unit and the object data acquisition unit along opposite main movement directions. Preferably, the drive unit is provided to move the object data acquisition unit along a direction about the slide unit and to move the slide unit in an opposite direction relative to the object data acquisition unit about the pivot and / or rotation axis of the bearing unit. By means of the embodiment according to the invention, it is advantageously possible to detect a large number of different images of an object from different detection angles in a short period of time in order to advantageously detect a multiple data record for the object. Advantageously, a multiple data set can be detected quickly. Furthermore, it is proposed that the slide unit has at least one slide which has a slide wall which is transparent in at least one operating state. By "transparent" is meant in particular that a transmittance of the slide wall, in particular at a mean wavelength of the detectable with the object data acquisition unit spectrum, at least greater than 80%, preferably greater than 90% and more preferably greater than 95% A glass slide or a polycarbonate, for example, can be detected by a position of the object data acquisition unit on a side of the object carrier opposite the object.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the object carrier unit has an adjustment unit by means of which a reflectance, an absorption degree and / or transmittance can be set. Preferably, the slide on the slide wall on a layer of a material which changes its optical properties by the application of an electrical voltage. In particular, the slide has a layer of electrochromic glass or liquid crystal glass on the slide wall. Preferably, the setting unit is provided to provide the layer with an adjustable voltage.

The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be easily changed between a transparent background and an opaque background. It is further proposed that the slide unit is provided for active illumination. By "active illumination" is meant in particular that the object carrier unit itself comprises a lighting unit and / or that a lighting unit, viewed from the object data acquisition unit, is arranged behind the slide unit and at least partially irradiates it The light unit may emit light in different colors Preferably, the lighting unit has at least two lighting elements that can be controlled separately lighting have a plurality of separately controllable lighting elements which are distributed on a surface which at least partially encloses the object detection area. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be adapted to a lighting of the object. In particular, by means of color matching, a contrast of the slide unit with respect to an object resting on it can be maximized.

It is also proposed that the slide unit has at least one light source. Preferably, a light source is arranged on the slide wall opposite side. It is also conceivable that a light source is embedded in the slide. Furthermore, it is proposed that the slide unit has at least one light-emitting diode, in particular at least one organic light-emitting diode. In particular, the at least one light-emitting diode is provided to allow the slide unit to shine uniformly, in particular in different adjustable colors. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be adapted to a lighting of the object. In particular, by means of color matching, a contrast of the slide unit with respect to an object resting on it can be maximized.

It is further proposed that the slide unit transport at least two detachably connected slides. By "solvable" is meant in this context in particular "non-destructively separable". The object carrier unit preferably has a counterpart complementary to the object carrier. In particular, the object carrier and the complementary complementary piece are positively and / or non-positively connected in at least one operating state of the detection device. By way of example, the slide and the complementary counterpart can be temporarily connected via a guide rail, a latching connection, a magnet unit and / or another connection that appears useful to the person skilled in the art. It is also conceivable that the slide unit is connected as a whole releasably connected to the storage unit. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be loaded quickly and easily a slide unit with an object. It is further proposed that the detection device comprises at least one, in particular the previously mentioned, transport unit which is intended to supply objects at least partially automated to an object detection area. The term "partially automatic supply" is intended to mean, in particular, that an object, at least from a starting point of the transport unit into the

Object detection area is transported without operation. Preferably, a transport from the object detection area to an end point of the transport unit is free of service. A starting point is in particular a loading zone of the transport unit. One end point is in particular a discharge zone of the transit unit. Preferably, an exchange of an object takes place automatically in the object detection area. In particular, the transport unit is controlled by the, in particular central, arithmetic unit. The inventive design of the detection device advantageously multiple object data sets of multiple objects can be detected quickly.

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It is also proposed that the transport unit comprises a web feed unit, in particular a conveyor belt unit. Other embodiments of the web feed unit are also conceivable, for example as roller conveyors. Alternatively, the transport unit can be designed as an autonomous floor conveyor unit or as a robot arm 20. Due to the inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be supplied to the object detection area quickly a large number of objects.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the transport unit comprises a positioning unit for positioning an object, in particular the web conveying unit or a preparation unit, such as a processing table or the like, in an object detection area. In particular, the positioning unit is designed as a drawer, as a gripping arm and / or magnetic arm, as a multi-axis robot arm or the like. In particular, the positioning unit is intended to position a slide with an object located thereon, in particular from the web feed unit or from a preparation unit, such as a processing table or the like, into the object detection area. In particular, the positioning unit is provided to supply the object carrier to the complementary counterpart of the object carrier unit and / or the storage unit. By the Inventive embodiment of the detection device can advantageously be reliably achieved positioning of an automatically transported object in the object detection area. In addition, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one slide unit having at least one detachably connected slide, wherein the transport unit is intended to transport at least two removably connected slides of the slide unit. Preferably, the slide unit has at least ten slides. Due to the inventive design of the detection device advantageously a dead time of the detection device can be advantageously minimized due to a loading and unloading of the transport unit.

Further, a housing unit is proposed, which is intended to at least partially shield an object detection area to the outside. The object data acquisition unit and the movement device are preferably arranged at least partially in an interior space defined by the housing unit. The housing unit is particularly intended to shield the interior against dust. The housing unit preferably shields the interior space from electromagnetic radiation. Preferably, the housing unit comprises one, in particular a single, opening for positioning an object in the object detection area. Preferably, the housing unit comprises a closure unit for a, in particular automatic, closing and opening of the opening. Alternatively, the housing has two openings for arranging a web feed unit through the housing. Preferably, this has

Housing a window on the object detection area. The housing preferably has a display unit, in particular a display. The display unit is in particular provided to display at least one element of a multiple object data set for a control. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, the detection device can be operated in a dust-laden environment, especially in factories and / or warehouses.

Furthermore, an antisquirtum unit is proposed, which is intended to prevent soiling of an object detection area and / or area an object data acquisition unit, in particular within the housing unit, at least to reduce. An "anti-spotting unit" is to be understood as meaning in particular a unit which at least reduces the number of particles, in particular dust, in a limited area and / or prevents it from penetrating into the area The anti-squeal unit may, for example, comprise a fan having a constant air flow Preferably, a fan circulates air in the working area of the fan to create an airflow, but it is also conceivable for the fan to be a, particularly pure, gas, for example nitrogen, from a storage unit Alternatively or additionally, the anti-spotting unit may comprise an electrostatic unit, in particular an ionizer, in order to reduce the adhesion of particles to a surface in factory and / or warehouses.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the antishock unit is intended to generate an overpressure within the housing unit. Preferably, an overpressure is achieved by circulating filtered air from the environment of the housing unit. Alternatively, a, in particular pure, gas is introduced from a storage unit into the housing unit. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, a gas flow from the housing unit can be achieved.

Furthermore, a processing unit is proposed, which is provided to prepare at least one object before an object data record acquisition, in particular to clean.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the treatment unit has a lock unit. A sluice unit is to be understood, in particular, as a substructure of the housing unit which is delimited by the object detection area and which has to pass through an object for positioning in the object detection area. The substructure preferably has a delimitation unit at a transition to the object detection area. For example, the demarcation unit can convert an automatically controlled sliding door. Grasp or a curtain of resiliently arranged plastic louvers. The lock unit preferably has a further delimitation unit on an outer side of the substructure, which is intended to bring and / or remove an object into the lock unit. Due to the configuration of the detection device according to the invention, at least in a regular operating state of the detection device, a direct connection of the object detection area with the air surrounding the housing unit can be avoided. It is further proposed that the treatment unit has a fluid control unit for controlling and / or regulating a fluid flow. In particular, a fluid control unit may comprise a fan, a gas nozzle and / or a fluid nozzle. In particular, the fluid control unit is attached to an outer wall of the housing unit. The fluid control unit is preferably arranged around the opening of the housing unit. Preferably, the fluid control unit generates a fluid flow that is directed away from the opening. Preferably, a fluid control unit is arranged in the lock unit. Due to the inventive design of the detection device contamination of a moving into the housing unit object can be reduced.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the detection device comprises at least one contrast unit which is provided for active illumination, in particular for illumination by means of a lighting unit of the detection device. A contrast unit should in particular be understood to mean a unit which, viewed from the object data acquisition unit, is arranged behind the object detection area and provides a uniform background when the object is detected. The contrast unit may have a curvature or be formed. Preferably, the contrast unit is in at least one operating state of the detection device directly on the

Object carrier unit arranged. However, it is also conceivable that the contrast unit is movably mounted relative to the slide unit, in particular is movably mounted together with the object data acquisition unit or relative to the slide unit and relative to the object data acquisition unit. In particular, "active lighting" should be understood as meaning that the con- Trasteinheit itself comprises a lighting unit and / or that a lighting unit of the detection device, as seen from the object data acquisition unit, is arranged behind the contrast unit and this at least partially irradiated. The contrast unit preferably has at least one layer which diffuses the light emanating from the illumination unit in a diffuse manner. Preferably, the lighting unit can emit light in different colors. Preferably, the lighting unit has at least two lighting elements which can be controlled separately. Preferably, the lighting unit can generate continuous light and / or flash light. Alternatively, a lighting unit, viewed from the contrast unit, is arranged opposite the object carrier unit, in particular on the guide unit for the object data acquisition unit. In a further embodiment of the invention, the object detection area could be substantially completely surrounded by a lighting unit of the detection device. By "substantially completely surrounded" is to be understood in particular that when the illumination unit is arranged on a surface of an imaginary three-dimensional body which completely surrounds at least the object detection area, the illumination unit covers at least 50%, preferably more than 75% of the surface. In particular, individual, in particular spaced apart, individually controllable lighting elements on a surface of an imaginary three-dimensional body which completely surrounds at least the object detection area could also be arranged in an irregular or regular, in particular grid-shaped, pattern a projection of a circular area results on the surface and on which no lighting element is arranged, at least smaller than 50%, preferably smaller than 25%, Preferably, the lighting unit of the Erfassungsvo formed in such a way that an object arranged on the object carrier unit is illuminated from all sides, in particular in order to illuminate the object homogeneously. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the illumination unit is provided to illuminate an object arranged on the object carrier unit indirectly or selectively. Alternatively or additionally, the illumination unit is provided to indemnify an object arranged on the object carrier unit as a result of color illumination. For example, it is conceivable that an upstream color recognition process would allow a background behind the object to be released. Position by means of the lighting unit, in particular set to blue, green or another color. Preferably, the color recognition process is performed by a camera system, in particular by the object data acquisition unit or a mobile detection unit, wherein in particular a color component in an object is calculated and compared with a dimension of the object to allow a suitable color selection to an exemption of the object. Preferably, the illumination unit of the detection device comprises a top view illumination unit and a front illumination unit. Preferably, the top view lighting unit is provided to illuminate an object arranged on the object carrier unit from above. Preferably, the

Front lighting unit provided to illuminate an object arranged on the slide object from the front, in particular along its circumference. Preferably, the top view lighting unit and / or the front lighting unit comprises at least one lighting panel, in particular a plurality of lighting panels. Preferably, the top view lighting unit and / or the front lighting unit comprises at least one individually mounted movably lighting panel, in particular a plurality of individually movably mounted lighting panels, in particular to allow an adjustment of a luminous angle of the lighting unit relative to the slide unit. Preferably, the illumination panels of the top view illumination unit and / or the front illumination unit are cascaded, in particular rear-coupled and / or concatenated. Preferably, the top-view lighting unit and / or the front-lighting unit is / are controlled and / or regulated by means of the, in particular central, arithmetic unit of the detection apparatus or of a system comprising the detection apparatus. However, it is also conceivable that the top view lighting unit and / or the front lighting unit comprise / include an own computing unit, in particular a DMX controller, for individual control and / or regulation of the lighting chip (s). The illumination unit, in particular the top view illumination unit and / or the front illumination unit, preferably has at least one, in particular passive, heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink is integrally formed with a support of the lighting panels, in particular as an aluminum extruded profile formed. Other embodiments of the heat sink are also conceivable, such as, for example, an embodiment of the heat sink as an active heat sink, in particular as a fluid heat sink. Preferably, a printed circuit board made of FR4 or a printed circuit board with an aluminum core of the lighting unit, in particular the top view lighting unit and / or the front lighting unit is arranged on the support, in particular for a control and / or recording of individual lighting elements of the

Lighting unit. Preferably, the circuit board is fixed by means of a force, positive and / or cohesive connection to the support, such as by gluing QPad® Gap Filier II, by means of a screw o. The like. Preferably, the circuit board on a topcoat layer, the one bright color, especially white, corresponds. The printed circuit board preferably has at least one copper conductor track which has a cross section of at least 70 μm.

The lighting unit preferably has lighting elements in the form of LEDs, in particular LED chips from the manufacturer Nichia and Seoul. However, it is also conceivable that the lighting elements have another, a skilled person appear appropriate design. Preferably, an RGB LED, such as a Nichia RGB chip NSSM124DT, and a white LED, such as a Seoul Sunlike chip STW9C2PB-SC, together form a lighting element of the lighting unit, which are in particular arranged together on a common printed circuit board. Preferably, the lighting element has a color temperature of 5000 K and a color rendering index of at least 95. Preferably, the lighting elements or the lighting panels are arranged so uniformly that a low heat resistance can be realized and / or a high heat spread can be achieved. The illumination unit preferably comprises at least one optical diffuser element. The optical diffuser element is preferably arranged on the printed circuit board, in particular on the lighting element. Preferably, the optical diffuser element has a maximum distance of less than 50 mm, in particular less than 30 mm, particularly preferably less than 20 mm and particularly preferably less than 15 mm relative to a surface of the printed circuit board or the illumination panel, in particular one to achieve advantageous scattering of the light from the lighting panels and / or to avoid hotspots and reflections at least as far as possible. The illumination unit preferably comprises, in particular in addition, a backlight unit, which preferably has at least one illumination panel, in particular a plurality of illumination panels, which is / are formed in particular analogously to the illumination panel (s) of the top view illumination unit and / or the front illumination unit , Preferably, the illumination panel (s) of the backlight unit are arranged in a light semicircle with a large diffuser disk. Preferably, the backlight unit is individually controllable and / or controllable by means of the, in particular central, computing unit of the detection device or of a system comprising the detection device. However, it is also conceivable for the backlight unit to comprise its own arithmetic unit, in particular a DMX controller, for individual control and / or regulation of the lighting panel (s).

The illumination unit preferably comprises at least one background illumination unit which is integrated in the object carrier unit or is arranged on the object carrier unit. Preferably, the background lighting unit is provided to illuminate the slide unit, in particular to illuminate an object arranged on the slide unit from below. Preferably, the background illumination unit is individually controllable and / or controllable by means of the, in particular central, arithmetic unit of the detection device or of a system comprising the detection device. However, it is also conceivable that the background lighting unit comprises its own computing unit, in particular a DMX controller, for individual control and / or regulation of the lighting panel (s). Preferably, the background illumination unit comprises illumination elements or illumination panels, which are formed analogously to the illumination elements or the illumination panels of the top view illumination unit and / or the front illumination unit. Preferably, the lighting elements are arranged as groups, in particular with at least five lighting elements in a group, evenly distributed on the slide unit. Preferably, a heat dissipation of the background lighting unit via the, in particular designed as an aluminum table, slide unit and / or Gap- Filier, in particular active-fan free. The slide unit preferably has a multi-layered to build up. The object carrier unit preferably comprises at least one scattering cover and at least one object support, which in particular comprises the main extension surface. The scattering cover and at least one object support are preferably formed from a translucent material, in particular from a panel-acrylic resin composite, such as Opal S302 Hi

Macs®. Preferably, a surface of the translucent material is formed ground. The scattering cover and the at least one object support together form a maximum plate thickness of the slide unit of at least 12 mm. Preferably, the main extension surface of the object carrier unit has a maximum distance relative to the background illumination unit that is less than 50 mm, in particular less than 40 mm and particularly preferably less than 30 mm, in particular in a mounted state of the slide unit and the background illumination unit. Preferably, a power supply of the lighting unit via, in particular six, power supplies, such as power supplies H EP600-20, 20V / 28A of the company

Mean Well, which in particular are individually split into a six-channel DMX controller, such as a six-channel DMC controller 6CV10A-TS. However, it is also conceivable that a voltage supply of the lighting unit to another, a professional appears to be reasonable sense manner. Preferably, the DMX controller is provided to drive the lighting element at a repetition rate of greater than 70 Hz, in particular in order to realize a flicker-free light output of the lighting element. Preferably, the illumination unit is automatically adaptable to characteristic values of the object data acquisition unit by means of the DMX controller or the arithmetic unit as a function of an embodiment of an object data acquisition unit, in particular in order to adapt an adjustment of, for example, a repetition rate of the illumination unit to a repetition rate of the object data acquisition unit, preferably to an image error, such as For example, a flicker or flicker, at least as far as possible to avoid recording.

Preferably, the DMX controller is set to a maximum current limit of 10A. Preferably, the DMX controller is individually adjusted and tuned individually to each lighting panel of the lighting unit connected to the DMX controller, wherein preferably an individual addressing is stored in the C-bus system. Preferably, all electronic see components of the detection device of DIN EN 61347-2-13 - 2017-10. In particular, the lighting unit is tested according to the photobiological safety according to EN 62471. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be adapted to a lighting of the object. In particular, a color of the contrast unit can be used to maximize the contrast with respect to an object resting on the slide unit.

It is also proposed that the detection device comprises at least one, in particular the aforementioned, contrast unit, which at least one

Light source, in particular the backlight unit has. Preferably, a light source is attached to the side of the contrast unit facing away from the slide unit. It is also conceivable that a light source is embedded in the contrast unit. Furthermore, a contrast unit is proposed which has at least one light-emitting diode, in particular at least one organic light-emitting diode. In particular, the at least one light-emitting diode is provided to allow the contrast unit to shine uniformly, in particular in different adjustable colors. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be adapted to a lighting of the object. In particular, by a color matching a

Contrast of the contrast unit against a resting on the slide unit object can be maximized.

It is also proposed that the detection device comprise at least one, in particular the aforementioned, contrast unit, wherein the movement device comprises a drive unit for an automated movement of the contrast unit. In particular, the drive unit is provided to move the contrast unit on a movement path around the object detection area. Preferably, the movement path of the contrast unit is continuously connected to the movement path of the object data acquisition unit. Alternatively, the movement path of the contrast unit runs at least in sections substantially parallel to a movement path of the object data acquisition unit. By "substantially parallel" is meant in particular an orientation of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, wherein the direction opposite to the reference direction is a Ab- especially smaller than 8 °, advantageously smaller than 5 ° and particularly advantageously smaller than 2 °. It is also conceivable for the movement path of the contrast unit to be independent of the movement path of the object data acquisition unit. In particular, the term "automated" should be understood to mean that the drive unit is controlled and / or regulated by a, in particular central, arithmetic unit. In particular, the arithmetic unit controls and / or regulates the drive unit on the basis of a list of, in particular previously determined, perspectives from which the The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be used to adapt a background, in particular to a position of the object data acquisition unit.

It is proposed that the detection device comprises the object data acquisition unit and at least one, in particular the abovementioned, contrast unit, the movement device having a movement unit which is provided for simultaneously moving the contrast unit and the object data acquisition unit. The term "simultaneously move" is to be understood in particular to mean that the contrast unit and the object data acquisition unit have the same relative position and the same relative orientation to each other at least after the movement has ended, the movement of the contrast unit and the movement of the object data acquisition unit It is also conceivable that the same relative position and the same relative orientation to each other, be maintained during the entire movement.In particular, the contrast unit and the object data acquisition unit have a common pivot and / or rotation axis It is conceivable that the movement unit is designed as a multi-axis robot arm, on which the object data acquisition unit and the contrast unit are arranged together However, it is also conceivable that the movement unit has at least one multi-axis robot arm for the object data acquisition unit and another multi-axis robot arm for the contrast unit. Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the movement unit is designed as a rail unit, on which the object data acquisition unit and the contrast unit are arranged together. The object data acquisition unit and the contrast unit can be arranged together on a single movement element of the movement unit, such as on a movably mounted guide carriage, or the object data acquisition unit and the contrast unit can each be arranged on a separate movement element of the movement unit, such as in each case on a separate guide carriage. Other configurations and / or arrangements of the contrast unit which appear expedient to a person skilled in the art are likewise conceivable. Due to the configuration of the detection device according to the invention, a consistent background can advantageously be provided independently of the relative position of the object and object data acquisition unit.

It is further proposed that the detection device comprises the object data acquisition unit and at least one, in particular the aforementioned, contrast unit, wherein the movement unit has a structural unit which connects the contrast unit and the object data acquisition unit substantially rigidly in at least one operating state. By "substantially rigid" is meant in particular that a relative position and relative alignment of the contrast unit and the object data acquisition unit to each other, at least under a force exerted by the drive unit force and / or a force exerted by the drive unit torque is maintained Alternatively or additionally, the structural unit comprises at least one, preferably two, coupling rods, which connect the motion unit of the object data acquisition unit and the movement unit of the contrast unit to one another Furthermore, a control and / or regulating unit is provided, which is provided with at least one operating parameter he set the detection device depending on at least one object parameter. In particular, the control and / or regulating unit is provided on the basis of the operating parameters to coordinate all movement sequences, which are made possible by the movement device, individually and steplessly to one another. An object parameter is particular, a single piece of information about an object and / or an instruction about an object. The information and / or instruction may / may depend on the object itself and / or be given according to the situation. An object parameter may, for example, be designed as a maximum extension of the object, as a weight, as a relative arrangement on the slide unit and / or a degree of contamination. An operating parameter of the detection device comprises, for example, the perspectives to be used, the number of object data comprising a multiple object data set, the rotational speed of the slide unit, the activation of the processing unit, the speed of the transport unit, the strength of an air blower and / or another Professional appear reasonable parameter, which can be adapted to a reliable detection of a multiple object data set. The inventive design of the detection device can advantageously be achieved a reliable detection of a multiple object data set. In particular, the detection device can be quickly and reliably adapted to objects with different object parameters.

Furthermore, an identification unit is proposed for a preliminary detection of at least one object parameter. The identification unit preferably comprises a scanning unit for reading in an object parameter. Preferably, the object parameter is designed as a unique identification number, for example as EAN. The identification number is preferably stored in an identification element, for example as barcode, QR code and / or RFID tag. Preferably, the identification number is read in when the transport unit is loaded and / or when the object is positioned in the object detection area. Preferably, further object parameters, for example dimensions and / or weight, can be retrieved from a database on the basis of the identification number. Preferably, the identification number is unique. Alternatively, the identification number assigns an object to a particular category of objects with similar further object parameters. Preferably, the scanning unit is a hand-held scanner. In a further embodiment of the invention, the scanning unit could also be integrated in the slide, the transport unit and / or the lock unit, in particular for automated detection of an object parameter. The identification element is preferably arranged on the object and / or in the object. integrated. However, it is also conceivable that the identification feature is arranged spatially separated from the object, for example a packaging and / or a data sheet. Due to the inventive design of the detection device operating parameters of the detection device can be quickly adapted to different objects. Advantageously, registered multiple object data sets can be reliably assigned to an object.

In addition, an identification unit is proposed for a preliminary detection of at least one slide parameter. The identification unit preferably comprises a scanning unit for reading in a slide parameter. Preferably, the slide parameter is designed as a unique identification number. Preferably, the identification number is stored in an identification element, for example as a barcode, QR code and / or RFID tag. Preferably, the identification number is read in during loading of the transport unit and / or during positioning of the object on the slide. The identification unit preferably comprises a further scanning unit for reading in the identification number immediately before an arrangement of the object carrier in the object detection area. Preferably, the identification number is unique. In particular, it is a consecutive numbering. Preferably, the scanning unit is a hand-held scanner. Preferably, the further scanning unit is designed to be automated. Due to the inventive design of the detection device operating parameters of the detection device can be quickly adapted to different slides.

It is further proposed that the identification unit is intended to evaluate a slide parameter with respect to an object parameter. Preferably, the identification unit has a scanning unit, which enables both an input of an object parameter, in particular an identification number, and a slide parameter, in particular an identification number. In the identification unit, a slide parameter is preferably assigned to an object on the basis of an object parameter. Preferably, further object parameters, for example dimensions and / or weight, can be retrieved from a database on the basis of the slide parameter. By the inventive design of the detection device can Especially in the case of objects with very different object parameters, an advance detection of object parameters can be ensured in a simple manner.

Furthermore, a communication device is proposed for receiving object parameters. In particular, the detection device has a

Interface to a communication with a storage and / or logistics software to quickly and reliably receive and / or adjust object parameters. The inventive design of the detection device misregistrations can be detected.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the slide unit comprises a weight detection unit. A "weight detection unit" is to be understood in particular as meaning a unit which can detect at least one weight, preferably a mass, of an object. The weight detection unit can be embedded as a pressure plate in the slide, for example. Alternatively, the weight detection unit detects a weight over the forces and / or torques on the bearing unit. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, a multiple object data set may also contain information about the weight of the detected object.

Furthermore, a dimension detecting unit is proposed. A "dimension detection unit" should be understood to mean, in particular, a unit that can detect at least one extension of an object, Preferably the dimension detection unit has a movably mounted laser module for a time-of-flight measurement Alternatively, the movement device comprises a laser module movement unit for independent movement of the laser module from the object data acquisition unit The laser module movement unit preferably comprises a guide carriage The guide carriage is preferably located on the guide unit of the object data acquisition device and / or Alternatively, the laser module moving unit has a trajectory independent of the object data acquisition device and / or the contrast unit an alternative embodiment, an extension of an object with a cheneinheit calculated based on the detected with the object data acquisition unit multiple object data set and movement data of the slide unit, in particular a rotational speed, with a structure-from-motion method. It is also conceivable for the "dimension detection unit" to comprise an illumination unit and a detection unit in order to obtain an extension from a transmitted light and / or reflected light method It is also conceivable for a plurality of methods to be combined with one another Detection device, a multiple object data set may also contain information about the dimensions of the detected object.

In addition, a transmission unit, in particular an X-ray unit, is proposed which is intended to at least partially irradiate at least one object. The transmission unit preferably has at least one X-ray unit and one X-ray screen. Alternatively and / or additionally, the transmission unit has an ultrasound unit. The transmission unit can be positively and / or non-positively connected to the movement unit of the object data acquisition unit and / or the contrast unit. Alternatively, the movement device has a transmission unit, for independent movement of the transmission unit from the object data acquisition unit and / or the contrast unit. Preferably, the Durchstrahlbewegungseinheit comprises a guide carriage. The guide carriage is preferably arranged on the guide unit of the object data acquisition device and / or on the guide unit of the contrast unit. Alternatively, the radiographic movement unit has a trajectory independent of the object data acquisition device and / or the contrast unit. It is also conceivable that the Durchstrahlbewegseinheit is immovable. Due to the inventive design of the detection device, a multiple object data set may also contain information about the internal structure of an object. In particular, it can be recognized whether the object is hollow or solid. With data on the dimensions can also be concluded on a density.

Furthermore, a system is proposed with a detection device according to the invention, with a memory unit with data sets generated at least partially with the detection device and with a mobile detection device. unit as well as with a computing unit, which is intended to evaluate data acquired with the mobile detection unit, at least taking into account the memory unit. Preferably, the memory unit is provided to store multiple object data sets at least temporarily. Preferably, those generated by means of the system or by means of the detection device comprise

Object data sets of detected objects Information relating to a set setting of the detection device during the detection, a dimension of the object, a weight of the object, a bounding box of the object, a solid model of the object, 3D data of the object, a color profiling of the detection device or further data that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the object data sets of detected objects are stored as so-called metadata, in particular according Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format), in the image files of the detected objects. However, it is also conceivable that the object data sets of captured objects are stored in a different manner, such as in a separate file format, as an electronic watermark, separately from the image file in a database or the like. It is conceivable that the detection device or the system comprising the detection device comprises one or more scales, by means of which at least one characteristic variable formed as a weight can be detected. Preferably, the one or more scales are / at least data-technically connected to the arithmetic unit. Particularly preferably, the memory unit is intended to store data records which have been generated at least partially with the detection device. Preferably, the storage unit is spatially separated from the detection device. The arithmetic unit is intended to perform an object learning process. A "object learning process" should be understood to mean, in particular, a processing of the multiple object data records for a further use, for example an object learning process may involve the creation of a surround view of the object, the creation of a three-dimensional model of the object and / or the extraction of characteristic features, in particular to enable a

Pattern recognition. Preferably, the multiple data sets generated by the detection device are processed into data sets that have been generated at least partially with the detection device. By "generated at least partially with the detection device" should be understood in particular that for processing a multiple data set at least one further information is involved. The further information is preferably a further multiple data record of a further object which, at least with regard to one type of object data, can be classified into a same category as the object. A "mobile detection unit" is to be understood in particular as meaning that the mobile detection unit can be operated by hand in a predetermined operating state, in particular in a location-independent manner.Preferably, the mobile input unit can be worn by a person directly or indirectly on the body, for example as a bracelet and / or For example, the mobile input unit may be embodied as a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and / or peripheral head-mounted display (PHMD) .The mobile detection unit is in particular designed to capture object data The arithmetic unit is provided for identifying the object based on the object data acquired by the mobile detection unit, taking into account the data records stored in the memory unit It can be seen, based on the multiple object data sets acquired by the detection device, to identify the object taking into account the data records stored in the memory unit. The inventive design of the system, a database can be created, which allows identification of an object by simple means. In particular, additional information about the object can be retrieved immediately.

Furthermore, a method for detecting multiple object data sets of at least one object, with a detection device according to the invention and / or a system according to the invention is proposed.

It is also proposed that at least one parameter, in particular a weight, a dimension or the like, of the object is detected in at least one method step of the method according to the invention by means of a detection unit of the detection device, in particular a detection of image data of the object , Advantageously, at least one parameter of the object data acquisition unit is set at least partially automatically in at least one method step of the method according to the invention as a function of the detected parameter of the object, in particular special automatically by means of the control and / or regulating unit of the detection device. For example, at least one focal length, a focus, an exposure time, a zoom, a distance relative to the object or other parameters of the object data acquisition unit that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art can be set at least partially automatically, in particular automatically by means of the control unit. and / or control unit of the detection device. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that, depending on the detected parameter of the object, at least one parameter of the illumination unit of the detection device is set at least partially automatically, in particular automatically by means of the control and / or regulating unit of the detection device. Preferably, for example, an orientation of a focus, a selection of apertures and an adjustment of a sharpness of the object data acquisition unit from an upstream process to a measurement of the object are automatically obtained and calculated. It is also conceivable that setting values for the lighting unit and / or the object data acquisition unit are taken from a database, wherein their assignment can be done manually or automatically. For example, it is conceivable that adjustment values for the illumination unit and / or the object data acquisition unit can be determined from the database by reading out a machine-readable code arranged on the object. Preferably, the object to be detected is measured automatically in at least one method step, such as by means of the sensor unit, by means of a mechanical measuring unit of the detection device, by means of an evaluation of pictures taken by the object data acquisition unit or the like, in particular before the object is fed to the object detection area ,

In the case of an evaluation of images recorded by means of the object data acquisition unit, it is conceivable that in at least one method step an image of the object with a predefined by means of the object data acquisition unit

Zoom, in particular from above, and / or detected with a predefined distance to the object and a predefined focus, in particular, the settings of the lighting unit are predefined. Preferably, in at least one method step, in particular in a method step following the detection of the image of the object, the captured image of the object is also included compared to a reference image. In at least one method step, a digital cuboid or a digital cylinder, such as a so-called bounding cylinder or a so-called bounding box, which corresponds to a smallest cuboid or cylinder which just completely encloses the digital image of the object, is generated, and in particular around the object placed.

Starting from the digital cuboid or the digital cylinder, a dimension of the object is preferably automatically calculated in at least one method step, in particular taking into account the, in particular previously mentioned, predefined parameters of the object data acquisition unit. However, it is also conceivable that an incident-light method leads to a determination of

Dimensions of the object is used. Preferably, different parameter settings for the object data acquisition unit for different dimensions of an object are stored in the memory unit of the detection device. Depending on a calculated or detected dimension of an object, it is preferably possible to automatically select a suitable parameter setting for the object data acquisition unit. Preferably, for example, an orientation of a focus, a selection of apertures and an adjustment of a sharpness of the object data acquisition unit from an upstream process to a measurement of the object are automatically obtained and calculated. It is also conceivable that setting values for the lighting unit and / or the object data acquisition unit are taken from a database, wherein their assignment can be done manually or automatically. For example, it is conceivable that setting values for the illumination unit and / or the object data acquisition unit can be determined from the database by reading out a machine-readable code arranged on the object. However, it is also conceivable that, depending on a calculated or detected dimension of an object, an individual parameter setting for the object data acquisition unit is automatically calculated by means of a mathematical model. In the mathematical model, a focal length, a zoom, an inclination and a spatial position of the object data acquisition unit within the object detection area are preferably taken into account. For example, the following dependencies are conceivable:

• Zoom system: f (h, d) -> z (zoom), I (focal length), t (tilt)

· Robot system: f (h, d) -> x, y, z (position), l (focal length), t (inclination) Preferably, in at least one method step of the method according to the invention, a surface condition of an object to be detected for an at least partially automated parameter setting for the object data acquisition unit is taken into account. It is conceivable that in the memory unit of the detection device, in particular four, standard parameter settings for the detection of objects are deposited, such as a standard parameter setting "Matf for objects with a matte, dark surface, which has a low reflectance, a standard -Parameter setting "Semi-matf for objects with a slightly shiny surface that partially reflects light, a standard parameter setting" Metallic "for object with a glossy surface that has a high reflectivity, and a default white parameter setting for objects with one white surface, which has a high reflectance. The standard parameter settings preferably have different parameter values for, for example, a light intensity of the illumination unit, a color of the illumination unit (RGB value), photosensitivity, zoom, tilt, focal length, triggering time or the like of the object data acquisition unit. It is also conceivable that the detection device has an input unit, by means of which an operator can edit the standard parameter settings individually. For example, an application of the default parameter settings proceeds as follows:

Advantageously, an image of an object is created from above at the beginning of a processing with a standardized zoom and focus of the object data acquisition unit and standardized settings of the illumination unit. Subsequently, a comparison, in particular automatic, of the image of the object with a reference image is preferably carried out. Preferably, white portions in the image and over- or under-exposed portions are examined in the image. In particular, as a result of an automatic comparison of color profiles and the over or underexposed portions, an automatic categorization into the four standard parameter settings mentioned above takes place. An operator is preferably shown the automatic selection, so that he has a way to use or to change this. By means of the embodiment according to the invention, a high degree of automation can advantageously be achieved. It can be advantageously achieved that a standardized detection of objects and a resulting generation of data records can be made uniform.

In at least one method step, at least partially automated detection error detection is preferably carried out. Preferably, in at least one method step, a, in particular automatic, comparison of a captured image of an object with a reference image is performed. Preferably, depending on a detection of deviations between the detected

Image and the reference image, an automatic check of the parameter settings of the object data acquisition unit and / or the lighting unit. In particular, it is conceivable that, depending on a detection of deviations between the captured image and the reference image, an optical and / or acoustic indication is output to an operator, in particular by means of an output unit of the detection device. Preferably, an optical and / or acoustic operating instruction is output to an operator, such as an instruction to clean a lens of the object data acquisition unit, the illumination unit and / or the slide unit, to manually move to a position of the object data acquisition unit, to check a position of an object to be detected relative to the slide unit o. The like. By means of the embodiment according to the invention can advantageously be made possible a reliable and detailed recording of images of objects. In addition, it is proposed that in at least one method step of the method according to the invention, the object is fed by means of a positioning unit of a transport unit of the detection device from a preparation unit of the detection device to an object detection area of the detection device, in particular before acquisition of image data of the object. Furthermore, it is proposed that in at least one method step of the method according to the invention the object is fed by means of a positioning unit of a transport unit of the detection device or by means of a further positioning unit of the transport unit of the detection device of an object detection range of the detection device of a Nachbe processing unit of the detection device, in particular according to one Capture of image data of the object. By means of the embodiment according to the invention can advantageously be achieved a high degree of automation of the detection device. Advantageously, a machine-controlled positioning of objects can be realized, in particular in order to realize a precise acquisition of data of objects by means of the object data acquisition unit.

Furthermore, a method is proposed with a detection device according to the invention and / or a system according to the invention, in which in at least one method step during a return movement of the movement device after a forward movement back to an initial position

Movement device at least a multiple record is collected. The movement device and the object data acquisition unit are preferably controlled and / or regulated by a, in particular central, arithmetic unit. In particular, the arithmetic unit controls and / or regulates the defined relative movement and at least the detection instant of the object data acquisition unit. The movement device preferably has a defined starting position, from which a defined relative movement starts. A "forward movement" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a movement which leads away from the starting position. "Return movement" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a movement which leads to the starting position. A return movement can be realized by a reversal of the movement path during the forward movement or by a further movement along a closed trajectory. By virtue of the embodiment of the method according to the invention, a dead time of the machine between two acquisitions of different multiple object data sets for restoring the starting position of the movement device can advantageously be minimized.

Furthermore, a method with a detection device according to the invention and / or a system according to the invention is proposed in which at least one method step is used to deduce at least one data record from a material. Preferably, the arithmetic unit includes at least the color and weight of the object by matching with a database on a material. Preferably, dimensions of the object are used for material recognition, in particular information about the density. It is conceivable that, for example via laser spectroscopy, further data relating to a material of the object are raised. The embodiment of the method according to the invention makes it possible, in particular, to distinguish similar-looking objects from one another. Furthermore, a method with a system according to the invention is proposed, in which the created object data sets are evaluated in at least one method step for machine learning, in particular with a neural network. Furthermore, a method with a system according to the invention is proposed, in which the created object data sets are evaluated in at least one method step for recognizing the object. In addition, a method with a system according to the invention is proposed, in which the data acquired with the mobile detection unit is evaluated in at least one method step for detecting the object. In particular, a fast and reliable identification of a detected object can be achieved by the inventive design of the method.

The detection device according to the invention, the system according to the invention and / or the method according to the invention should / should not be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the detection device according to the invention, the system according to the invention and / or the method according to the invention can have a number deviating from a number of individual elements, components and units as well as method steps mentioned herein in order to fulfill a mode of operation described herein. In addition, in the value ranges indicated in this disclosure, values lying within the stated limits are also to be disclosed as disclosed and used as desired.

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Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawing, seven embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

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1 is a schematic representation of the system according to the invention for non-transparent slides,

2 is a schematic representation of the movement device with an opaque slide,

3 shows a schematic representation of the movement unit of the object data acquisition unit,

Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a system for transparent

Slides,

5 is a schematic representation of the movement device with a transparent slide,

6 is a schematic representation of the storage unit in a lateral arrangement,

7 shows a schematic representation of the movement device with a structure element for a simultaneous movement of object data acquisition unit and contrast unit,

8 is a schematic representation of the bearing unit in a lower-side arrangement,

9 is a schematic representation of the transport unit and a

Positioning unit

10 is a schematic representation of the transport unit and a further positioning unit,

11 is a schematic representation of the lock unit,

12 is a schematic representation of the method for detecting a multiple object data set,

Fig. 13 is a schematic representation of the method for detecting objects and

Fig. 14 is a schematic representation of an alternative detection device. Description of the embodiments

FIG. 1 shows a system with a detection device with a memory unit 92a with data sets generated at least partially with the detection device and with a mobile detection unit 94a and with a computing unit 16a which is provided with data acquired by the mobile detection unit 94a at least below Considering the memory unit 92a to evaluate. The detection device has a computing unit 16a which is provided to perform an object learning process.

The detection device comprises a housing unit 62a, which is provided to at least partially shield an object detection area to the outside. The detection device comprises a transport unit 54a, which is provided to supply objects 10a at least partially automated to the object detection area. The transport unit 54a comprises a web conveying unit

56a, in particular a conveyor belt unit. The transport unit 54a is intended to transport at least two detachably connected slides 46a. The transport unit 54a preferably transports a multiplicity of object carriers 46a, wherein an illustrated number of object carriers 46a is preferably merely exemplary. In particular, the slides 46a are loaded in a loading area 104a with one object 10a each. Preferably, the objects 10a are removed from the slides 46a after detection in object detection areas surrounded by the housing units 62a in a discharge area 106a. Loading and / or unloading takes place, for example, manually, in particular by a worker. In a further embodiment, the loading and / or unloading of the transport unit 54a can also be effected automatically, in particular by means of a logistics and conveying system, in particular by means of a robot. The detection device comprises an identification unit 84a for preliminary detection of object parameters. The detection device comprises an identification unit 84a for a preliminary detection of slide parameters. In particular, the identification unit 84a each comprises a scanning unit which is arranged on the housing units 62a. The identification unit 84a preferably has a mobile scanning unit. The mobile scanning unit is in particular intended to capture both an object parameter and a slide parameter. In particular, when loading the slides 46a, the mobile scanning unit reads in an identification number of the slide 46a. Subsequently and / or before, the mobile scanning unit preferably reads in an identification number of the object 10a. However, it would also be conceivable that a

Identification number of the object 10a is manually assigned to an identification number of the slide 46a and is only queried by the scanning unit. Preferably, based on the identification number of the object 10a, object parameters are queried from an internal and / or external database. The detection device comprises a communication device

86a to receive object parameters. In particular, in addition to the object parameters, the communication device 86a receives the identification number of the slide 46a carrying the associated object 10a. Preferably, the web conveying unit 56a transports the object 10a on the slide 46a after reading the identification numbers to the first one

Object data coverage. The identification unit 84a is provided to evaluate a slide parameter with respect to an object parameter. In particular, the scanning unit arranged on the housing unit 62a detects the identification number of the slide 46a as it enters the interior of the housing unit 62a. In particular, the object parameters received by the communication device 86a are selected based on the identification number of the slide 46a. The detection device comprises a control and / or regulating unit 82a, which is provided to set at least one operating parameter of the detection device depending on at least one object parameter.

In an embodiment with non-transparent object carriers 46a, a detection of the side of an object 10a on the object carrier 46a facing the object carrier 46a must be made 103a at least once. In order to achieve higher throughput numbers, the system has a further object detection area, which is provided to create a supplementary detection of the object 10a after a turn 103a of the object 10a. The object detection areas are in particular designed identically. However, it would also be conceivable that a second object detection area has a reduced functionality compared to the first object detection area. FIG. 2 shows the detection device for at least partially automated detection of multiple object data sets of at least the object 10a, with a movement device 12a for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit 14a and the at least one object 10a. The moving device 12a is provided for detecting object data from multiple perspectives.

The movement device 12a has at least one movement unit 24a for a defined movement of the at least one object data acquisition unit 14a. The movement unit 24a is provided to guide the at least one object data acquisition unit 14a on an at least partially curved movement path 26a. The movement unit 24a has at least one partially curved path 28a and is provided to guide the at least one object data acquisition unit 14a along the at least partially curved path 28. It is conceivable that a plurality of object data acquisition units 14a are used. FIG. 2 indicates a further object data acquisition unit 108a. In particular, each object data acquisition unit 14a, 108a could cover a portion of the curved path 28a for faster acquisition of object data from multiple perspectives. In particular, the object data acquisition units 14a, 108a could be moved simultaneously or independently. The movement unit 24a is provided for guiding the at least one object data acquisition unit 14a along a direction 30a that is at least substantially perpendicular to a movement path 26a. The object data acquisition unit 14a has at least one pivoting and / or rotational axis 32a about which the object data acquisition unit 14a is pivotably and / or rotatably mounted. The detection device comprises a dimension detecting unit 88a. Preferably, the dimension detecting unit 88a is formed as a laser module. Preferably, the dimension detecting unit 88a is mounted on a guide carriage of the moving unit 24a common to the object data acquisition unit 14a.

The detection device has a slide unit 36a. The movement device 12a has a storage unit 38a, via which the object carrier unit 36a is movably mounted. The storage unit 38a has at least one Pivoting and / or rotation axis 40a, about which the slide unit 36a is pivotally and / or rotatably mounted. The storage unit 38a has at least one movement path 42a along which the object carrier unit 36a is movably mounted. The object carrier unit 36a is preferably movably mounted, in particular rotatable, relative to the object data acquisition unit 14a via the storage unit 38a. The movement device 12a comprises a drive unit 44a, which is provided for automatically moving the object carrier unit 36a. The movement device 12a preferably comprises the drive unit 44a, which is provided to move the object carrier unit 36a and the object data acquisition unit 14a in opposite directions, in particular to move the pivot and / or rotation axis 40a of the storage unit 38a in opposite directions.

The slide unit 36a is provided for active illumination. The object carrier unit 36a has at least one light source 52a. The object carrier unit 36a has at least one light-emitting diode (LED), in particular at least one organic light-emitting diode (OLED). Preferably, the light source 52a comprises an OLED screen, which is arranged flat on the slide 46a. Preferably, the slide unit has at least one transparent protective layer for protection of the light source 52a.

The slide unit 36a includes a weight detection unit. The slide unit 36a has at least one detachably connected slide 46a. The object carrier 46a is preferably lifted by the storage unit 38a from the web conveying unit 56a (see FIG. Preferably, after the detection of object data by means of the storage unit 38a, the object carrier 46a is lowered onto the web conveying unit 56a. Preferably, the web conveying unit 56a has a corresponding recess for lifting and lowering the slide 46a, by means of which the bearing unit 38a can be temporarily positively and / or non-positively connected to the slide 46a.

The detection device has an arithmetic unit 18a, which is provided to control a forward movement 20a, 20'a and return movement 22a, 22'a of an object. data acquisition unit 14a and / or an object 10a to use for data acquisition.

The detection device comprises a contrast unit 72a, which is provided for active illumination. The detection device comprises a contrast unit 72a, which has at least one light source 74a. The detection device comprises a contrast unit 72a which has at least one light-emitting diode, in particular at least one organic light-emitting diode. Preferably, the contrast unit 72a is arranged in at least one operating state on the slide unit 36a. However, it is also conceivable for the contrast unit 72a to be movably mounted relative to the object carrier unit 36a, in particular to be movably mounted together with the object data acquisition unit 14a or relative to the object carrier unit 36a and relative to the object data acquisition unit 14a. Preferably, the light source 74a comprises an OLED screen, which is arranged flat on the contrast unit 74a.

FIG. 3 shows a possible embodiment of the movement unit 24a. The movement unit 24a comprises a drive unit 34a, which is provided for automatically moving the object data acquisition unit 14a. In particular, the moving unit 24a comprises a guide carriage on which the object data acquisition unit 14a is mounted. Preferably, the curved track 28a is formed as a guide rail with a guide 112a. In particular, the curved track 28a comprises two parallel tracks. Preferably, the guide carriage between the parallel webs is arranged.

FIGS. 12 and 13 each show a method with a detection device according to the invention and / or with a system according to the invention.

FIG. 12 shows a schematic representation of the method for detecting a multiple object data record. Preferably, in an initial phase 136a, it is ensured that the movement device 12a is in an intended starting position 98a. Preferably, by means of the control and / or regulating unit 82a, in particular due to a pre-detection of object parameters, operating parameters are automatically set at least for the movement device 12a and the object data acquisition unit 14a. Preferably, in at least one method step depending on the detected characteristic of the object 10a at least one parameter of the object data acquisition unit 14a at least partially set automatically. In particular, a list is created with positions for the slide unit 36a and the object data acquisition unit 14a in which detection of object data takes place by means of the object data acquisition unit 14a. In a further method step 164a, the movement unit 24a of the object data acquisition unit 14a is preferably controlled and / or regulated to the first position. Preferably, in a further method step or already while the movement unit 24a is moved to a new position, the object carrier unit 36a is driven to a uniform rotation 138a about the rotation and / or pivot axis 40a by means of the drive unit 44a. In a further method step 140a, object data is preferably acquired with the object data acquisition unit 14a at regular intervals, for example every 10 ° of the rotational movement of the slide unit 36a. In particular, the individual observations can be made, for example, by means of a

Drehwegsensors are triggered, or take place in regular tuned to a rotational speed of the slide unit 36a time intervals. In at least one method step, at least one parameter, in particular a movement parameter and / or a position characteristic, of the contrast unit 72a is dependent on a parameter of the object to be detected 10a, a characteristic of the object data acquisition unit 14a and / or a parameter of a lighting unit Detecting device changed. Preferably, in at least one method step, a parameter, in particular a motion parameter and / or a position parameter, of the contrast unit 72a is changed, in particular, as a function of a characteristic quantity of the object 10a to be detected, designed as a dimension, in particular as a variable, as a shadow or the like due to movement of the contrast unit 72a by means of the moving device 12a relative to the object 10a to be detected. Preferably, in at least one method step, a parameter, in particular a motion parameter and / or a position parameter, the contrast unit 72a is changed as a function of a characteristic formed as a focal length, a focus, an exposure time or the like of the object data acquisition unit 14a designed as a camera in particular, in particular due to a movement of the contrast unit 72a by means of the movement device 12a relative to the object data acquisition unit 14a. Preferably In at least one method step, a characteristic variable, in particular a movement parameter and / or a position characteristic, of the contrast unit 72a is changed as a function of a characteristic of the illumination unit formed as illuminance, brightness or the like, in particular as a result of a movement of the contrast unit 72a by means of the movement apparatus 12a to the lighting unit. In particular, an at least partially automated detection error detection is performed in at least one method step. Preferably, after one, in particular complete, rotation of the slide unit 36a in a further method step, a check 142a is made as to whether an end of the list of positions has been reached. Preferably, in the case of a negative result of the check 142a, the movement unit 24a of the object data acquisition unit 14a is controlled and / or regulated to the next position. In the case of a positive result of the check 142a, a return movement 22a is preferably initiated in a further method step 166a. In the method, in at least one method step 96a during a return movement 22a of the movement device 12a after a forward movement 20a back to an initial position 98a of the movement device 12a, at least one multiple data record is collected. In particular, a further list with positions for a return movement 22a is treated analogously. If an end of the further list with positions is reached in a corresponding further check 144a, preferably the movement device 12a is controlled to the starting position 98a. Preferably, at least one list contains standard positions, for example in the case of a circular path of the object data acquisition unit 0 °, 45 ° and 90 ° with respect to the starting position 98a. Preferably, at least one list contains object-specific items. It is also conceivable that all the positions under which a detection takes place are equally divided among all lists. The rotation 138a can be stopped, in particular after the detection of a data record in the method step 96a, 140a, or maintained continuously until the movement device 12a returns to the starting position 98a.

FIG. 13 shows a schematic illustration of the method for recognizing an object 10a. In particular, FIG. 13 shows a method with a system according to the invention, in which the created object data sets are evaluated in at least one method step for a machine learning 100 a. the. Preferably, two phases are distinguished. In particular, a distinction is made between a learning phase and a recognition phase. In at least one method step, a check 152a is preferably carried out in which phase the method is located. Preferably, in a first method step 150a, at least one multiple object data set is at least one

Object 10a detected with the detection device. Preferably, in at least one method step, the object carrier unit 36a and the object data acquisition unit 14a, in particular about the pivoting and / or rotational axis 40a of the storage unit 38a of the moving device 12a, are moved counter to each other, in particular for detecting a multiple object data set of at least one object 10a by means of the detection device. In a further method step 168a, the multiple object data record is preferably stored in the memory unit 92a. In the teaching phase, the created object data sets are preferably evaluated in at least one method step for a mechanical learning 100a. The data records resulting from a machine learning 100a are preferably stored in the memory unit 92a in a further method step 154a. In particular, the original multiple object data sets may be deleted in step 154a. Preferably, after completion of the training phase, the system can be used to detect previously detected objects 10a. Preferably

Object data about an object to be recognized 10a detected with a mobile detection unit 94a. Alternatively, the detection device is used in method step 150a to acquire object data. The object data are preferably supplied to the arithmetic unit 16a. In the method, the created object data sets are evaluated in at least one method step for detecting 102a of the object 10a. In the method, the data acquired by the mobile detection unit 94a are evaluated in at least one method step to detect 102a of the object 10a. In particular, it is checked whether the object data sets created with the detection device are in process step 150a and / or those detected by the mobile detection unit 94a

Data in method step 170a after an evaluation by the arithmetic unit 16a at least partially match the data sets created in the teach-in phase. Preferably, two sets of data partially match if one record is a subset of the other. Preferably, in a further method step 156a, it is checked whether the recognition 102a was successful, especially if at least one match could be found. If the acquired object data could not be matched with any previously detected object, in an optional step an operator's decision 146a is queried as to whether the acquired object data should be used for machine learning 100a to expand and / or rewrite the list of recognizable objects to modify the stored in the storage unit record to an already known object. Preferably, in a negative decision 146a, the object data is cleared in a final method step 148a. Preferably, after a successful recognition 102a, in a further method step, a count 158a of the data records which match the acquired data is carried out. Preferably, in a single partial match, in a concluding process step 160a, information about the corresponding object, for example a name, an identification and / or order number, is output. Preferably, in the case of a plurality of candidate objects, a list of all matches is output in a method step 162a. Preferably, information is output by means of which the objects can be distinguished. In the method, in at least one method step, it is concluded from at least one data record of a material. Preferably, a material is closed during machine learning 100a and / or recognition 102a. It is also conceivable that the detection device already uses at least one object data set when detecting a multiple object data record in method step 150a in order to conclude a material.

FIGS. 4-6, 7-8, 9, 10, 11 and 14 each show a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. The following descriptions and the drawings are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein, with regard to identically named components, in particular with regard to components having the same reference numbers, in principle also to the drawings and / or the description of the other embodiments, in particular FIGS to 3 and 12 and 13, can be referenced. In order to distinguish the exemplary embodiments, the letter a is given the reference numbers of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 3 as well as 12 and 13. provides. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 4-6, 7-8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, the letter a is replaced by the letters b to g.

Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of a system having a single object data acquisition area enclosed by a housing unit 62b. In particular, by using a slide 46b with a slide support wall 48b which is transparent in at least one operating state (see Fig. 5), manual turning 103a (see Fig. 1) of the object can be avoided.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic illustration of the movement device 12b and FIG. 6 shows a schematic illustration of the storage unit 38b. The slide unit 36b has at least one slide 46b, which has a slide wall 48b that is transparent in at least one operating state. The object carrier unit 36b has an adjustment unit 50b by means of which a degree of reflection, an absorption degree and / or transmittance can be set.

The setting unit 50b is in particular connected to the slide wall 48b via a sliding contact 118b. The transparency of the object carrier 46b preferably allows detection of object data from the side of the object carrier 46b facing away from the object 10b. Preferably, to detect a multiple object data set, the object 10b is rotated by 360 ° about the pivot and / or rotation axis 40b. Preferably, the object data acquisition unit 14b is moved along the curved path 28b at least on a circular arc with a midpoint angle of 180 °. Advantageously, any desired perspective, at least within a control and / or regulating accuracy of the movement device 12b, can be assumed.

Preferably, the storage unit 38b is arranged laterally of the slide unit 36b in order not to block a line of sight of the object data acquisition unit 14b on the object 10b. The bearing unit 38b at least partially surrounds the slide unit 36b. The object carrier unit 36b has in particular a groove 114b for receiving a rolling element 116b of the bearing unit 38b. The groove 114b and the rolling element 116b could also be designed, for example, as a toothed rack transmission. In particular, the axes of rotation of the unwinding ment 116b movably mounted to allow a locking / detachment of the slide unit 36b to / from the storage unit 38b.

The detection device comprises a contrast unit 72b, wherein the movement device 12b comprises a drive unit 76b for automated movement of the contrast unit 72b. The detection device comprises a contrast unit 72b, wherein the movement device 12b has a movement unit 78b which is provided to simultaneously move the contrast unit 72b and the object data acquisition unit 14b. In particular, the movement unit 78b synchronizes the drive units 76b and the drive unit, not shown, of the movement unit 24b. Preferably, the arithmetic unit 18b and the moving unit 78b are formed as a single central processing unit.

A dimension detection unit 88b has a movement unit, in particular a guide carriage, which is independent of the object data acquisition unit 14b.

In FIG. 7, the detection device comprises a contrast unit 72c, wherein the movement unit 78c has a structural unit 80c which, in at least one operating state, essentially interconnects the contrast unit 72c and the object data acquisition unit 14c. In particular, the structural unit 80c is designed as a common guide carriage. Preferably, the contrast unit 72c is provided for active illumination. A light source 74c is in particular arranged behind the contrast unit 72c, viewed from the slide unit 36c. The detection device comprises a transmission unit 89c, in particular an X-ray unit, which is provided to at least partially irradiate at least one object 10c. The transmission unit 89c preferably comprises at least one beam source 90c and a screen 91c. Preferably, the irradiation unit 89c is arranged on the moving unit 24c of the object data acquisition unit 14c. Preferably, the object data acquisition unit 14c is simultaneously used as a dimension acquisition unit 88c in that the multiple object data sets are linked in particular to a rotational speed of the object carrier unit 36c about the pivoting and / or rotation axis 40c. Figures 7 and 8 show a schematic representation of the storage unit 38c. The bearing unit 38c is preferably formed in two parts. The bearing unit 38c is provided to receive a drive ring 122c arranged on the side of the object carrier unit 36c facing away from the object 10c in a groove 120c of the bearing unit.

FIG. 9 shows a detection device in which the transport unit 54d is arranged laterally of the housing unit 62d. The transport unit 54d comprises a positioning unit 58d for positioning an object, in particular down from the web conveying unit 56d, in an object detection area 60d. In particular, the positioning unit 58d is designed as extendable gripping units, which are pushed under a slide 46d on the transport unit 54d. The object carriers 46d preferably have a recess for receiving a gripping unit on the side facing the web conveying unit 56d.

When the gripping units are retracted, a connection of the object carrier 46d to the storage unit 40d is preferably produced.

The detection device comprises an anti-malicious unit 64d, which is intended to at least reduce contamination of an object detection region 60d and / or a region of an object data acquisition unit 14d, in particular within the housing unit 62d. Antisquench unit 64d is designed to create an overpressure within housing unit 62d. Specifically, by disposing the antisock unit 64d from the opening of the housing unit 62d, behind the object data acquisition unit 14d and / or behind the object detection area 60d, a fluid flow is generated from the object data acquisition unit 14d and / or the object detection area 60d to the opening of the housing unit 62d is directed. Advantageously, penetration of dust and / or other dirt particles is reduced. The detection device has a conditioning unit 66d, which is provided to prepare at least one object prior to object data set detection, in particular to clean it. The conditioning unit 66d has a fluid control unit 70d for controlling and / or regulating a fluid flow. In particular, the fluid control unit comprises air nozzles. Preferably, the fluid control unit 70d generates an air flow coming from the housing unit 62d is directed away. Preferably, an airflow generated by the fluid control unit 70d is directed to a slide 46d located in front of the opening of the housing unit 62d. Preferably, an air flow generated by the fluid control unit 70d is provided to remove dust particles and other contaminants that are on the slide 46d and / or on an object on the slide

46d are to blow away, in particular in a direction away from the housing unit 62d direction.

FIG. 10 shows a detection device in which the transport unit 54e is arranged on the side of the housing unit 62e. The transport unit 54e comprises a positioning unit 58e for positioning an object, in particular down from the web conveying unit 56e, in an object detection area 60e. In particular, the positioning unit 58e has a magnetic base 128e, which is movably mounted in a guide track 130e. Preferably, the magnetic leg 128e has an electromagnet for switching the magnetic force.

Alternatively, the magnetic base has a permanent magnet. Preferably, the magnetic leg 128e is automatically pushed under a slide 46e on the web conveying unit 56e. The web conveying unit 56e preferably has a recess 132e, by means of which the magnetic leg 128e produces a frictional connection with the slide 46e. Preferably, the slide 46e is guided by the recess 132e from the web conveying unit 56e to the slide unit 36e. Preferably, the slide unit 36e has a counterpart complementary to the slide 46e. In particular, the counterpart and the slide 36e complement each other in at least one intended operating state to form a substantially circular disc. In particular, the slide unit 36e has a recess 124e, which is designed essentially as a negative mold of the slide 46e. In particular, the recess 124e has a shoulder 126e to a tray of the slide 46e. The detection device comprises an antiskid unit 64e, which is provided to at least reduce contamination of a region of an object data acquisition unit 14e, in particular within the housing unit 62e. In particular, the antishock unit 64e is formed as an air nozzle. Specifically, the anti-squeal unit 64e generates a constant airflow directed away from the object data acquisition unit 14e. FIG. 11 shows the detection device with a conditioning unit 66f, which is provided to prepare, in particular to clean, at least one object lOf prior to object data set detection. The conditioning unit 66f comprises a lock unit 68f. In particular, the lock unit 68f has a fluid restriction unit 134f. The fluid restriction unit 134f has, in particular, plastic lamellae. The fluid restriction unit 134f preferably generates a flow resistance, in particular for a flow into the lock unit 68f. The conditioning unit 66f has a fluid control unit 70f for controlling and / or regulating a fluid flow. Preferably, the fluid control unit 70f generates an air flow coming from the lock unit

68f is directed away. Preferably, an airflow generated by the fluid control unit 70f is directed to a slide 46f located immediately before the fluid restriction unit 134f. Preferably, an air flow generated by the fluid control unit 70f is intended to blow away dust particles and other contaminants which are located on the slide 46f and / or on an object lOf, in particular in a direction away from the lock unit 68f. It is conceivable that further fluid control units are mounted inside the lock unit 68f, for example for generating an overpressure in the lock unit 68f. It is also conceivable that the lock unit has a fluid control unit for generating a water jet in order to clean an object located in the lock unit 68f. Preferably, the lock unit 68f has a fluid control unit in the form of a heater blower to dry an object located in the lock unit 68f. FIG. 14 shows an alternative detection device for at least partially automated detection of multiple object data sets of at least one object (not shown here in detail). The detection device comprises at least one movement device 12g for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit (not shown here) of the detection device and the at least one object and / or a slide unit (not shown here) of the detection device. The detection device illustrated in FIG. 14 has an at least substantially analogous configuration to the detection device described in the description of FIGS. 1 to 3, so that with respect to an embodiment of the detection device illustrated in FIG. At least substantially to the description of Figures 1 to 3 can be referenced.

In contrast to the detection device described in the description of FIGS. 1 to 3, the detection device illustrated in FIG. 14 has a preparation unit 172g by means of which objects, in particular prior to detection of data by means of the object data acquisition unit, can be prepared. The preparation unit 172g preferably comprises at least one processing table 180g on which objects can be manually pre-processed manually by an operator and / or at least partially. Preferably, the preparation unit 172g comprises at least one unpacking station 182g, by means of which objects can be manually unpacked by an operator and / or at least partially automatically. Preferably, the preparation unit 172g comprises at least one cleaning station 184g, by means of which objects are manually cleaned by an operator and / or at least partially automatically. The cleaning station 184g is preferably designed as an air pressure cleaning station. However, it is also conceivable that the cleaning station 184g is designed as another fluid cleaning station that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art. Preferably, the preparation unit 172g comprises a pre-data acquisition station 186g, by means of which data of objects are manually detectable by an operator and / or at least partially automatically, such as by means of a mobile detection unit or the like. The pre-data acquisition station 186g can, for example, have a workspace that includes a Raster to a detection of a dimension. It is conceivable for the preliminary data acquisition station 186g to include at least one input unit, such as a

Touch display, a keyboard o. The like. By means of which an operator can enter pre-data of objects that are processable for a detection of multiple records of objects from the detection device. Furthermore, it is conceivable for the preparation unit 172g to have an optical and / or acoustic output unit which is provided for outputting instructions to an operator. The output unit may be formed at least partially in one piece with the input unit, in particular in a configuration of the input unit as a touch display. Further embodiments of the preparation unit 172g that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art are likewise conceivable. Furthermore, the detection device comprises at least one, in particular on a preparation unit 172g arranged, detection unit 174g for detecting at least one parameter, in particular a weight, a dimension o. The like., To be detected objects. The detection unit 172g may be arranged at least partially on a positioning unit 58g of a transport unit 54g of the detection device and / or on the preparation unit 174g. The detection unit 172g is preferably arranged at the pre-data acquisition station 186g. The detection unit 172g is preferably as a sensor unit for detecting a parameter, in particular one

Weight, a dimension o. The like., Of the object, in particular by means of an evaluation of a change in a capacitance, a resistance or a voltage, formed by an acting on a sensor surface of the sensor unit object. The detection unit 172g formed as a sensor unit is preferably arranged on a surface of the processing table 180g. However, it is also conceivable for the sensor unit to be arranged at another position that appears appropriate to a person skilled in the art, for example at a web conveying unit of the transport unit 54g, at the positioning unit 58g or the like. Preferably, an object to be detected is manually or automatically generated. packs, cleans and pre-record sets, such as weight, dimensions o. The like. Captured. Preferably, at least one parameter, in particular a weight, a dimension or the like, of the object is detected by means of the detection unit 172g. In at least one method step, by means of the detection unit 174g of the detection device, designed in particular as a sensor unit, at least one parameter, in particular a weight, is generated

Dimension o. The like., The object detected, in particular prior to detection of image data of the object by means of the object data acquisition unit.

The detection device comprises at least one object detection area 60g and at least the transport unit 54g, wherein the transport unit 54g comprises at least the positioning unit 58g for positioning an object in the object detection area 60g. Preferably, an object is then supplied to an object detection area 60g of the detection device following processing on the preparation unit 172g by means of the positioning unit 58g. The transport unit 54g is preferably provided for objects and / or slide (not shown in detail here) at least partially automated to supply the object detection area 60g. The transport unit 54g comprises at least the positioning unit 58g designed as a, in particular multi-axis, robotic arm. The positioning unit 58g designed as a, in particular multi-axis, robotic arm is preferably provided for feeding slides and / or objects from a web conveying unit or from the preparation unit 172g to the object detecting area 60g of the detecting device. Preferably, in at least one method step, the object is supplied by the positioning unit 58g of the transport unit 54g from the preparation unit 172g to the object detection area 60g, in particular before detection of image data of the object by the object data acquisition unit.

The detection device comprises at least one post-processing unit 176g, by means of which objects, in particular after acquisition of data by means of the

Object data acquisition unit, can be edited. The post-processing unit 176g preferably comprises at least one processing table 188g on which objects can be manually reworked manually by an operator and / or at least partially. The post-processing unit 176g preferably comprises at least one packing station 190g, by means of which objects can be packed manually by an operator and / or at least partially automatically.

Preferably, the transport unit 54g comprises at least one further positioning unit 178g designed as a, in particular multi-axis, robot arm, which is provided for removing slides and / or objects from the object detection area 60g of the detection device and supplying them to a web feed unit or the post-processing unit 176g. However, it is also conceivable that the transport unit 54g comprises a single positioning unit 58g designed as a, in particular multiaxial, robot arm, which leads to an object and / or a slide being guided to the object detection area 60g and to a removal of an object and / or object Slides is provided. Further embodiments and / or applications of the positioning unit 58g that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art are also conceivable, such as, for example, application of the positioning unit 58g to handling an object, in particular during detection of a positioning unit Weight, a dimension o. The like., Before feeding to the object detection area 60g. Preferably, in at least one method step, the object is supplied by the positioning unit 58g of the transport unit 54g or by the further positioning unit 178g of the transport unit 54g from the object detection area 60g to the post-processing unit 176g, in particular after acquisition of image data of the object by means of the object data acquisition unit. Preferably, the object is packaged at the post-processing unit 176g and prepared, for example, for shipment or storage.

Claims

Detection device for at least partially automated detection of multiple object data sets of at least one object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f), with a movement device (12a, 12b, 12c) for generating a defined relative movement between at least one object data acquisition unit (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e) and the at least one object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f).

Detection device according to claim 1, characterized by at least one preparation unit (172g), by means of which objects (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f), in particular prior to detection of data by means of the object data acquisition unit (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e), are preparable.

Detection device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by) at least one, in particular on a preparation unit (172g) arranged detection unit (174g) for detecting at least one characteristic, in particular a weight, a dimension o. The like., To be detected objects ( 10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f).

Detection device according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized by at least one post-processing unit (176g), by means of which objects (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f), in particular after detection of data by means of the object data acquisition unit (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e ), can be post-processed. Detection device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one object detection area (60d, 60e, 60g) and at least one transport unit (54a, 54b, 54d, 54e, 54g), wherein the transport unit (54a, 54b, 54d, 54e, 54g) at least a positioning unit (58e, 58g, 178g) for positioning an object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f) in the object detection area (60d, 60e, 60g).

Detection device according to Claim 5, characterized in that the transport unit (54g) comprises at least one positioning unit (58g, 178g) designed as a, in particular multiaxial, robotic arm.

System having a detection device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a memory unit (92a, 92b) with data sets generated at least partially with the detection device and with a mobile detection unit (94a, 94b) and with a computing unit (16a, 16b) provided for this purpose to evaluate data acquired with the mobile detection unit (94a, 94b) at least considering the memory unit (92a, 92b).

Method for detecting multiple object data sets of at least one object, with a detection device according to one of claims 1 to 6 and / or with a system according to claim 7.

Method according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one parameter, in particular a weight, a dimension or the like, of the object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10b), at least one method step by means of a detection unit (174g) of the detection device. 10e, 10f), in particular before detection of image data of the object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f).

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that in at least one method step, the object (10a, 10b, 10c, loO, lOf) by means of a positioning unit (58g) of a transport unit (54g) of the detection device of a preparation unit (172g) of Detection device is supplied to an object detection area (60g) of the detection device, in particular before detection of image data of the object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10 †).

11. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that in at least one method step, the object by means of a positioning unit (58g) of a transport unit (54g) of the detection device or by means of a further positioning unit (178g) of the transport unit (54g) of the detection device of an object detection area (60g) of the detection device of a post-processing unit (176g) is supplied to the detection device, in particular after detection of image data of the object (10a, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10 †).