KR101713387B1 - System and method for automatically classifying and saving photograph - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, work photographs photographed through an electronic device of a field worker are automatically classified and stored in an electronic device according to a classification criterion, and transmitted to a specific PC (or a local server) through a central server, And more particularly, to a system and method for automatically classifying and storing pictures in a specific PC (or a local server), which can automatically classify and store photographs according to the same classification criteria as those of an operator's electronic device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system and method for automatically classifying and storing photographs,

The present invention relates to a photo storage technology, and more particularly, to a photo storage technology that automatically classifies and stores work photographs photographed through an electronic device of a field worker in an electronic device according to a predetermined classification standard, To a PC (or a local server), and to automatically classify and store transferred work photographs in a specific PC (or a local server) according to a classification standard, and a method thereof.

At the present automobile maintenance office, all processes from the receipt to the dispatch of the vehicle to the repair-requested vehicle are recorded and managed as photographs. For example, photographs are taken as a basis for all parts of a job, such as pre / post-processing photographs for repair parts, and pre / post-replacement photographs for parts replacement, It is used for various purposes.

At this time, photographing of each photograph is performed by electronic equipment such as a mobile device or a digital camera of a field worker, and the photographed photograph is downloaded through a physical connection between the photographed mobile device and the management PC, The manager will directly check and classify each individual picture.

This causes not only a lot of human / material factors to be input, but also a lot of time, which results in a significant decrease in efficiency of work.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus for automatically sorting and storing work photographs photographed through an electronic apparatus owned by a field worker according to a predetermined classification standard, And a method and system for automatically classifying and storing photographs, which can be automatically classified and stored in a designated local management PC.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a system and method for automatically classifying and storing photographs, which can classify and store work photographs by linking photographed work photographs and corresponding work information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image processing apparatus comprising: a photographing unit for generating a classification reference image and a plurality of operation images for a workpiece through photography; A communication unit that transmits a read request for the classification reference image and the classification reference image and receives the reading result of the classification reference image; A storage unit for storing the classification reference image and the plurality of operation images; And requesting a reading result of the classification reference image by sending the classification reference image to a central server, and if the reading result of the classification reference image is classification reference information, And controlling the communication unit to transmit the plurality of job images to the central server while controlling the storage unit to store the plurality of job images in the generated new folder, and a control unit can do.

According to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, there is provided an image processing apparatus that receives a request for reading a classification reference image and an image for classification reference from a worker's electronic apparatus and a plurality of operation images, A communication unit for transmitting a result of the reading of the data; A reading unit for reading the classification reference information from the classification reference image; A storage unit for storing a plurality of job images received from the electronic equipment of the operator; And a controller for performing user registration of the operator, controlling the plurality of job images received for each account of the registered worker to be stored, and automatically transmitting a plurality of received job images to a designated local management PC, Server.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication apparatus including: a communication unit for receiving a plurality of job images from a central server; A storage unit for storing the plurality of job images; And the metadata of the received plurality of job images, extracts the classification reference information, checks whether or not the folder having the extracted classification reference information as the folder name exists, and if the folder exists, And stores the received plurality of job images. If the received job information does not exist, a new folder having the extracted classification reference information as a folder name is generated, and the storage unit is controlled to store a plurality of received job images in the generated new folder And a local management PC including a control unit for controlling the display unit.

According to the present invention, it is possible to save time and cost consumed in separate photo classification and storage operations, thereby improving work efficiency.

In addition, according to the present invention, the photographed work photographs are stored in association with the work information, thereby facilitating data access and task management related to the work, thereby further improving work efficiency.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an entire network of a photo classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.
2 is a data flow diagram schematically illustrating the data flow of the automatic photo classification and storage system shown in FIG.
3 is a configuration diagram showing the detailed configuration of each of the worker's electronic device, the central server and the local management PC shown in Fig.
4 is a diagram illustrating a data flow according to an embodiment of a photo classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the operator's mobile device shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the central server shown in FIG.
7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the local management PC shown in FIG.
8 is an exemplary view showing a job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is an exemplary view showing a picture management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.
10 is an exemplary view showing a job continuation screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exemplary view showing a new job registration screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an exemplary view showing a user list providing screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is an exemplary view showing a new registration screen of a company according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is an exemplary view showing a business information modification screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 15 and 16 are views showing an example of a photo re-acquisition screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
18 and 19 are views showing screens for providing photo information on the job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 is a diagram illustrating a screen for creating a new job information among the job management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting a classification criterion among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting a workplace among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
23 and 24 are diagrams illustrating screens for operator management among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a diagram illustrating a screen for managing a user account through an information management menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.
26 and 27 are views illustrating a screen for re-downloading a work photograph through a photo re-receive menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

First, the operation of the automatic photo classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an entire network of a photo classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.

2 is a data flow diagram schematically illustrating the data flow of the automatic photo classification and storage system shown in FIG.

3 is a configuration diagram showing the detailed configuration of each of the worker's electronic device, the central server and the local management PC shown in Fig.

Referring to FIG. 1, the system for automatically classifying and storing photographs according to the present invention may include at least a worker electronic device 1, a central server 2, and a local management PC 3.

Here, the worker electronic device 1 and the central server 20 are connected via a first network, and the central server 2 and the local management PC 3 are connected via a second network. The first network is constructed based on a wireless network and includes all communication networks capable of data communication using various protocols such as a mobile communication network such as 3G / 4G, a wireless public network such as Wi-Fi or a private network . The second network is constructed on the basis of a wired or wireless network. For example, the second network may be configured to connect to the Internet using various protocols such as a wireless public network such as Wi-Fi and a dedicated network, .

The worker's electronic device 1 is provided with a photographing device to acquire a plurality of work images through photographing the workpiece, automatically classify and store the obtained work images according to preset classification reference information, And can be a portable terminal having a photographing function such as a mobile communication terminal such as a digital camera, a smart phone, a tablet, and the like.

That is, the worker's electronic device 1 can create a folder having the folder name as the classification reference information, and store a plurality of job images for the workpiece in the folder.

Accordingly, the worker's electronic device 1 can automatically classify and store the work images according to the classification criteria, thereby reducing the time and effort consumed in the separate picture classification.

Here, the classification reference information may be a combination of predetermined image information, photographing position information, or a combination of at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. For example, when the object to be processed is a vehicle, It can be a number.

The central server 2 receives a plurality of job images transmitted from the worker's electronic device 1 and stores the received job images in a period set in the local management PC 3 associated with the worker's electronic device 1 Accordingly, it is possible to automatically transmit a plurality of job images.

In addition, the central server 2, when requested by the local management PC 3, can provide a re-download of a plurality of stored job images.

The local management PC 3 is a device capable of receiving a plurality of job images transmitted from the central server 2 and automatically classifying and storing classification standard information on a plurality of received job images, And can be implemented as a management PC of an operator.

The local management PC 3 can automatically classify and store work images according to the same folder structure as the worker's electronic device 1. [

Next, the operations of the operator electronic device 1, the central server 2 and the local management PC 3 will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 2, The image for sorting reference to the workpiece is obtained through photographing (S101).

Then, the worker's electronic device 1 transmits the obtained classification reference image to the central server 2 (S102), and the central server 2 reads the classification reference information from the received classification reference image ( S103).

Then, the central server 2 transmits the read classification reference information to the operator electronic device 1 (S104), and the operator electronic device 1 transmits the classification reference information to the operator electronic device 1 through the display unit so that the operator can confirm the received classification reference information When the confirmation is completed, a new folder is created with the received classification standard information as the folder name (S105). Here, the central server 2 transmits the classification reference information when the reading of the received classification reference image is successful, and notifies the reading failure when the reading fails.

Then, the worker's electronic device 1 captures an operation image of the workpiece (S106), and inserts the classification reference information into the meta data of the taken work image (S107). Here, the work image may be a photograph of a work process such as before / after work on the work object.

Then, the worker electronic device 1 stores a plurality of job images in the created new folder, and at the same time, transmits them to the central server 2 (S108, 109).

The central server 2 receives and stores a plurality of job images transmitted from the worker's electronic device 1 and stores a plurality of job images received by the local management PC 3 associated with the worker's electronic device 1 (S110, S111). Here, the central server 2 can automatically transmit a plurality of job images stored in accordance with the preset cycle to the local management PC 3, A plurality of job images stored in the local management PC 3 may be stored.

Then, the local management PC 3 analyzes the meta data of the job images received from the central server 2 to check the classification criteria information (S112), and creates a folder having the confirmed classification criteria information as the folder name The received job images are stored in the created folder (S113). In this way, the local management PC 3 can automatically classify and store the received work images according to the same folder structure as the worker's electronic device 1. [

The operation of each configuration according to this data flow will be described with reference to FIG.

3 (a), the worker's electronic device 1 according to the present invention includes an application program for automatically classifying and storing photographs. The application program (hereinafter referred to as an application) A storage unit 13, a display unit 14, and a control unit 15, all of which are connected to the communication unit 12, Here, the configuration of the worker's electronic device 1 will be described with reference to a configuration necessary for automatic classification and storage of the pictures. When the worker's electronic device 1 is a mobile communication terminal such as a smart phone, A description of the configuration will be omitted.

The photographing section 11 can acquire the classification reference image and the operation images through photographing the object to be processed.

The communication unit 12 may transmit a request for reading the classification reference image and the classification reference image to the central server 2 via the network and receive the reading result of the classification reference image from the central server 2. [

The storage unit 13 stores the classification reference image and the plurality of operation images, and the display unit 14 outputs the processing results of the respective units so that the operator can confirm them.

The control unit 15 transmits the classification reference image to the central server 2 and requests the reading result of the classification reference image. If the reading result of the classification reference image is the classification reference information, And controls the communication unit 12 to control the storage unit 13 to store a plurality of job images in the created new folder and send a plurality of job images to the central server 2 .

The control unit 13 may insert the classification reference information into the metadata of the operation image acquired through the photographing unit 11. [ The local management PC 3 can automatically classify and store the job image based on the meta data of the job image.

In addition, the control unit 13 may generate the file name so as to include at least one of the classification reference information, the electronic device identification information, and the photographing date when acquiring the operation image. Here, the electronic device identification information may be at least one of a unique number (ID) of a smart device such as a telephone number, a tablet, and a Wi-Fi dedicated device.

As described above, the worker's electronic device 1 according to the present invention performs automatic recognition of the classification reference information through photographing of the classification reference image, generates a folder based on the automatically recognized classification reference information, To be automatically stored in the corresponding folder.

In addition, the worker's electronic device 1 according to the present invention inserts the classification reference information into the meta data of the job image to be photographed and transmits it to the local management PC via the central server, It is possible to automatically classify and store photographs according to the same folder structure as that of FIG.

In addition, the worker's electronic device 1 according to the present invention can input job information when creating a new folder based on the classification reference information, thereby enabling confirmation of the job information on the job image.

3 (b), the central server 2 according to the present invention includes a communication unit 21 for reading the classification reference information, transmitting / receiving a read request / result and a working image, (22), a storage unit (23), and a control unit (24).

The communication unit 21 can constitute a first network with the operator electronic apparatus 1 and a second network with the local management PC 3 and can receive the classification reference image and the classification reference image 3 from the electronic apparatus 1 of the operator And transmits a readout result of the image for sorting reference to the worker electronic device 1. In this case,

The reading section 22 can read the classification reference information from the classification reference image, and can perform image reading, character reading, and the like, for example. That is, the reading section 22 can extract the classification reference information from the classification reference image through character recognition.

The storage unit 23 may store a plurality of job images received from the electronic equipment 1 of the operator.

In addition, the storage unit 23 may store user account information registered through user registration, electronic equipment identification information of an operator, and the like. Here, the electronic device identification information may be at least one of a unique number (ID) of a smart device such as a telephone number, a tablet, and a Wi-Fi dedicated device.

The control unit 24 performs user registration of the operator, controls a plurality of job images received for each registered operator's account to be stored, and transmits the received plurality of job images to a designated local management PC 21 can be controlled.

In addition, the control unit 24 can generate and provide an administrator page implemented in the web, and can provide a function of registering and managing the user, and a function of receiving the photo again.

For example, in the case of the user registration, the user becomes an integrated garage, and the control unit 24 can allocate one user account for each garage, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Two or more user accounts can be registered and used. In this case, the control unit 24 can perform user information management such as confirmation and correction of the registered user information.

As described above, the central server 2 according to the present invention can perform readout of the classification reference image requested from the operator electronic device 1 and provide the readout result.

3 (c), the local management PC 3 according to the present invention extracts classification reference information from the metadata of the received operation image, and based on the extracted classification reference information, A display unit 32, a storage unit 33, an input unit 34, and a control unit 35 so as to automatically classify and store the program. The local management PC 3 may be implemented as a server.

The communication unit 31 may configure the second network with the central server 2 and may receive a plurality of job images from the central server 2. [

The storage unit 33 stores a plurality of received job images, and can classify and store the job images according to a folder structure configured based on preset sorting reference information.

The control unit 35 analyzes the meta data of the received plurality of job images to extract classification reference information, checks whether the folder having the folder name exists in the extracted classification reference information, If there is no job information, a plurality of job images received in the folder are stored, and if not, a new folder having the folder name of the extracted classification reference information is generated, and a plurality of job images The control unit can control the storage unit to store the data.

In addition, the control unit 35 may perform file name duplication confirmation when storing a plurality of received job images, and may change and save the file names of the corresponding job images when there are duplicate job images.

Meanwhile, the metadata of the operation image may further include not only the classification reference information, but also electronic identification information of the operator.

In this case, the control unit 35 may match and store the job information including at least the electronic device identification information of the worker, the job site name, the job process name, and the job position. In addition, the control unit 35 can classify and store a plurality of received job images according to the job information based on the electronic device identification information of the operator.

As described above, the local management PC 3 according to the present invention automatically extracts the operation images according to the same folder structure as that of the worker's electronic device, based on the classification reference information included in the metadata of the operation image received from the central server 1 As shown in FIG.

Next, an embodiment in which the automatic photograph classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to an automobile maintenance field will be described with reference to FIG. 4 to FIG.

4 is a diagram illustrating a data flow according to an embodiment of a photo classification and storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, the photo classification and storage system according to the present invention is applied to an automobile repair shop, and the worker's electronic device can be implemented as a mobile device 10 such as a smart phone.

Referring to FIG. 4, after driving an application for performing automatic classification and storage of a photograph in a mobile device 10 of an operator working in the field, a license plate of the vehicle is photographed (S201). This is to register a new job. You can skip this step if you are performing an existing task.

Then, the mobile device 10 of the worker transfers the photographed license plate image to the central server 20 (S202).

Then, the central server 20 recognizes the vehicle identification of the license plate image through character recognition (S203), and transmits the recognized vehicle number to the operator mobile device 10 (S204).

Subsequently, the operator mobile device 10 confirms and confirms the received vehicle number, and creates a folder of the vehicle number (S205).

Then, the worker's mobile device 10 takes a work image of the work process before / after the work of the vehicle (S206).

At this time, the operator mobile device 10 edits the car number to be inserted into the meta data of the photographed work image (S207), stores the job images in the folder of the car number, and simultaneously transmits them to the central server 20 (S208, 209).

Then, the central server 20 stores the received job images and transmits the job images to the local management PC 30 according to the set period or the request (S210, S211).

Next, the local management PC 30 confirms the car number from the meta data of the received job image (S212), creates the folder of the confirmed car number, and stores the received job images (S213).

5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the operator's mobile device shown in FIG. Here, the worker's mobile device 10 is provided with an application program (hereinafter referred to as an application) for performing automatic classification and storage of a photo.

Referring to FIG. 5, an operator may execute an application installed in the worker's mobile device 10 and then log in (S301).

Then, a mobile screen including a service menu is displayed, and an operator can start a new job by selecting a new job menu in the service menu (S302).

At this time, when the new job menu is selected, the camera of the operator's mobile device 10 can be automatically executed and photographing can be performed.

Then, the operator photographs the license plate of the work vehicle (S303), requests the central server 20 to read the photographed license plate image, and receives the read result of the license plate image (S304).

If the read result is successful (S305, Y), the read car number can be determined and a new folder having the car number as the folder name can be created (S306).

Thereafter, the worker may acquire a work image of the work vehicle using the mobile device 10 (S307) and edit the obtained work image metadata to include the work number (S308).

Subsequently, the worker mobile device 10 can generate the file name of the job image based on the edited metadata (S309). For example, the file name of the job image can be generated using the vehicle number, the mobile phone number of the operator, the date, and the like.

Then, the worker mobile device 10 may store the job images in a folder of the generated new folder, that is, the car number (S310).

At the same time, the operator mobile device 10 can automatically transmit the job images to the central server 20. [ At this time, the job images may be transmitted according to a predetermined cycle, or may be transmitted when there is a real time or a request.

On the other hand, if the read result of the taken license plate image is a failure (S305, N), the operator's mobile device 10 can perform re-photographing (S312) or perform manual input of the vehicle number (S313).

6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the central server shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the central server 20 may register and store user account information, worker mobile device identification information, and worker information (S401).

Then, the central server 20 performs the login of the operator, and can receive the license plate image and the vehicle number read request from the operator's mobile device 10 (S402).

Subsequently, the central server 20 notifies the operator mobile device 10 of the read failure (S404) if the vehicle number is not read from the license plate image (S403, N) The number can be transmitted to the mobile device of the operator (S405).

Next, the central server 20 receives a plurality of job images for the work vehicle from the mobile device 10 of the worker (S406), and stores the user account information, the mobile device identification information, and the worker information according to the login information (S407), and the received operation image is stored and automatically transmitted to the designated local management PC 30 (S408).

7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the local management PC shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the manager (or the worker) is connected to the central server 20 through the login.

Referring to FIG. 7, the local management PC 30 may receive a plurality of job images transmitted from the central server 20 (S501).

At this time, the local management PC 30 checks whether the set classification reference information is the vehicle number (S502), and confirms the metadata of the received operation images to extract the vehicle number (S503).

Then, the local management PC 30 checks whether there is a folder having the car number as the folder name, and if there is no folder of the car number (S504, N) If the folder of the car number exists (S504, Y), it is possible to check whether or not the file name of the job image stored in the folder is duplicated.

If the file name of the job image does not overlap (S506, N), the local management PC 30 stores the job image in the folder of the corresponding car number (S507). If the file name of the job image is duplicated (S506, Y) After changing the file name of the job image, the job image is stored in the folder of the corresponding car number (S507).

Next, with reference to Figs. 8 to 11, an example of actual implementation of a method for automatically classifying and storing photographs in an electronic apparatus of an operator will be described.

FIG. 8 is an example of a job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8A is a main screen provided at the time of login, FIG. 8B is a screen provided when a job management menu is selected, A screen provided when one job information is selected in the list, and (d) a screen provided when a specific image is selected.

Referring to FIG. 8A, when an operator operates an application and inputs an ID and a password to log in, the worker's electronic device includes a job management 81, a job continuation 82, and a new job 83 A service menu screen may be provided.

8 (b), when the task management 81 menu is selected, a task information list screen can be provided. Here, the job information list screen may include a photo management menu 85 at the bottom. The photo management menu 85 may provide functions for management and retransmission of photographed pictures.

In this job information list screen, the job information stored in the central server can be displayed in descending order based on the latest working vehicle.

In addition, the job information list can display the information about the car number / vehicle type / color and the first photographed image of the car as a representative photograph together with a thumbnail image.

Referring to FIG. 8C, if one job information 84 is selected from the job information list, a detailed job information screen of the job information 84 can be provided.

The detail work information screen may include a work photograph of the work vehicle in the form of a thumbnail image.

Referring to FIG. 8D, if one thumbnail image 86 is selected from the detailed job information screen, an enlarged image of the corresponding image can be provided.

That is, when the thumbnail image 86 shown in (c) of FIG. 8 is clicked, the corresponding photograph is enlarged and displayed on the lower side of the task information, and enlargement and reduction can be possible.

FIG. 9 is an exemplary view showing a picture management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 (a) is a working picture list screen provided when the picture management menu shown in FIG. 8 is selected, Folder thumbnail view screen, (c) a specific thumbnail image detail view screen, and (d) a photo selection screen.

Referring to FIG. 9A, a work photograph list screen is provided when the photograph management menu 85 shown in FIG. 8 is selected. The work list screen is a work photograph stored in the operator's electronic device, and the work photograph can be classified by the car number.

These work list screens may include select, delete and send menus, where the select menu can select each folder, the delete menu can delete the entire selected folder, and the send menu can resend the entire picture of the selected folder Respectively.

9B, when one folder 91 is selected on the work list screen, pictures in the folder 91 can be provided in the form of a thumbnail image. Here, the selection, deletion, and transmission menus perform the same functions as those described in FIG. 9 (a).

9 (c), an enlarged photograph can be provided by selecting one thumbnail image 92 of the thumbnail images shown in Fig. 9 (b). Here, the selection, deletion, and transmission menus perform the same functions as those described in FIG. 9 (a).

9 (d), when the selection menu is clicked on the thumbnail image list screen shown in FIG. 9 (b), the selection region of the thumbnail image is activated, one or more thumbnail images can be selected, It is possible to delete or transmit the thumbnail image.

FIG. 10 is an exemplary view showing a job continuation screen according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 10A is a screen provided when a job continuation menu is selected, FIG. 10B is a worker information confirmation screen, And an activated work photographing screen, respectively. Here, the operation continuation menu can be used when continuously photographing a work photograph of a vehicle that has already been operated.

Referring to FIG. 10 (a), when the job continuation menu is selected in the service menu providing screen shown in FIG. 8 (a), a job information list may be provided such that the latest vehicle information is located at the top .

Referring to FIG. 10 (b), when the vehicle 11 to be operated is selected from the job information list, an operator information confirmation screen can be provided. Through the worker information confirmation screen, it is possible to check whether the worker who is currently performing the job is registered as the worker of the vehicle, and add the worker through addition after selecting the worker.

10 (c), if the confirmation button 12 after confirming the worker is selected on the worker information confirmation screen shown in FIG. 10 (b), the photographing function can be activated have. The work vehicle information 13 can be displayed at the top of the picture taking screen.

Fig. 11 is an example of a new job registration screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 11 (a) is a photographing screen provided when a new job menu is selected, c) a receiving screen when the car number is failed to read, and (d) a manual input screen provided when the manual input is selected.

Referring to FIG. 11A, when a new job menu is selected on the service menu providing screen shown in FIG. 8A, a photographing screen for recognizing a car number can be provided. At this time, the image of the car number photographed by the central server is transmitted simultaneously with the photographing of the car number.

11 (b), the car number recognition result screen received from the central server displays the recognized car number, and the menu of use (111), reshoot (112) and manual input (113) . The use menu 111 is selected when the vehicle number received as the recognition result is correct, and then the photograph of the work to be photographed is recognized as a work photograph of the vehicle and a folder of the recognized vehicle number is generated. At this time, the job information can be inputted when creating the folder of the recognized car number. The input job information may include a car number, a car name, a color, a date of receipt, an insurance company, a repair part, a quote, and worker information. May be provided.

The re-photographing menu 112 is selected when re-photographing a photograph for re-recognition of the vehicle number, and a photograph photographing screen shown in Fig. 11 (a) is provided. The manual input menu 113 is selected upon manual entry of the vehicle number, and an input screen such as a keypad is provided.

Referring to FIG. 11 (c), a screen provided when the vehicle number is not recognized fails. If there is no vehicle number, if the user selects the use menu, 'no information' is inserted in the metadata, send.

Referring to FIG. 11 (d), an input screen for manually inputting a vehicle number is provided when a manual input menu is selected, and can be used when a vehicle number is not recognized.

Next, referring to Figs. 12 to 16, an example of actual implementation of a method of automatically classifying and storing a photo in a central server will be described.

12 is an exemplary view showing a user list providing screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the administrator web page provided when accessing the central server may include a user list, a new registration and a photo re-acquisition menu, and when the user list menu of the service menu is selected, Similarly, a list of users may be provided.

If the modification button 121 of the management item among the input items of the user list is selected, the user can move to the web page for modifying the information of the company.

13 is an exemplary view showing a new registration screen of a company according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the new registration screen of the company includes input items such as a business name, a business registration number, a representative name, an administrator name, an administrator contact, a manager mobile phone, an administrator email, an ID and a password, When a new creation button is selected after completion, a new registration can be performed after duplication of an input item, condition check, and the like are performed. Then, the cancel button can initialize the input contents of the input item.

14 is an exemplary view showing a business information modification screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, if the modification button 121 is selected in the user list shown in FIG. 12, it can be provided on the business information modification screen.

Figs. 15 and 16 are views showing an example of a photo re-acquisition screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the photo re-acquisition menu 151 of the service menu is selected, a search screen including search items for searching for a photo to be re-photographed may be provided.

For example, if the user inputs the company name and the search button is selected, the list of the car repair shops 152 containing the entered company name as a search word is sorted. If the user or the entire user 153 to be searched is selected, Folders for photos are sorted. Here, when the car repair shop is selected in the car repair shop list 152, the entire user list is sorted in the user list 153, and the user list is automatically changed when the name of the car repair shop is changed.

16, when one folder 154 is selected from the searched folder list, the work pictures stored in the corresponding folder are displayed, the work pictures are activated in the selection area 161, If you select the re-download button later, the photo will be received again. At this time, the pictures to be re-downloaded are automatically classified and stored according to the vehicle number (classification standard).

Next, with reference to FIG. 17 to FIG. 27, an example of actual implementation of a photo automatic classification and storage method in the local management PC will be described.

In this embodiment, the web page provided when accessing the local management PC may include job management, setting management, information management, receiving a photograph again, and a help menu and a login window.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the job management menu of the service menu is selected, a job list is provided, and when one of the jobs 171 is selected, the job information and the photograph information of the job can be displayed.

18 and 19 are views showing screens for providing photo information on the job management screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in Fig. 18, if one of the work places (two-layer painting and sheet metal) is selected, the work folder for the work place is displayed, and if one of the folders shown in the folder 181 is selected, It is possible to provide photographs of the folder 181 in a preview form.

20 is a diagram illustrating a screen for creating a new job information among the job management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 20, when a new creation button 172 shown in Fig. 17 is selected, an input screen for inputting work information can be provided. The input screen may include input items such as a car number, a car name, a color, a date of receipt, an insurance company, a quote, a repair part, and an operator.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting a classification criterion among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

21, the classification reference setting screen is a screen for setting the basic download folder and the photograph classification reference. In the case of the classification reference change, the first rank 211 is fixed as the work vehicle, 212 and the third rank 213 may be implemented to be changeable. Here, the classification list of the second rank 212 and the third rank 213 may be composed of the date, the workplace, and the whole.

22 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting a workplace among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 22, the workplace setting screen can be implemented so that workplace information including a workplace name, a process, and a location can be checked and corrected.

When the work place is selected on the work place setting screen and the selection delete button is clicked, the work place information is deleted, and the information of the worker associated with the deleted work place is changed to the non-classification. If you click the Add button, you can add one line to the bottom of the list.

23 and 24 are diagrams illustrating screens for operator management among the setting management menus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

23, when a worker management menu is selected, an operator list is provided for each workplace, and the user 231 can be input through a selection method.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the user management button 232 is selected, an input screen for inputting a user name is provided, and the user can be managed through registration and deletion of the user.

25 is a diagram illustrating a screen for managing a user account through an information management menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 25, the information management screen can be implemented to allow confirmation of account information and modification of a password, a contact, and the like with respect to a currently registered user account.

26 and 27 are views illustrating a screen for re-downloading a work photograph through a photo re-receive menu according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 26, all work photographs can be displayed as a thumbnail list for each worker based on the registered worker's electronic equipment in the workplace account. Here, individual enlarged pictures can be displayed in a pop-up form when each thumbnail image is clicked.

27, a selection area for selecting a photograph when the selection menu 271 is clicked is activated, a photograph selected upon clicking the re-download 272 is re-downloaded from the central server to the local management PC, And is downloaded according to the classification standard.

The present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Further, the apparatus and method according to the present invention can be embodied as computer readable codes on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording apparatuses in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and a carrier wave (for example, transmission via the Internet). The computer-readable recording medium may also be distributed over a networked computer system so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

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A photographing unit for generating a classification reference image and a working image for a work object through photographing;
A communication unit that transmits a read request for the classification reference image and the classification reference image and receives the reading result of the classification reference image;
A storage unit for storing the classification reference image and the operation image; And
And transmits the classification reference image to the central server to request the reading result of the classification reference image. If the reading result of the classification reference image is the classification reference information, the classification reference information read from the classification reference image is stored in the folder A control unit that controls the storage unit to store a plurality of the job images in which a job process for the job object is captured in the generated new folder, and transmits the job image to the central server, And a control unit for controlling the control unit,
Wherein the control unit edits the metadata of the operation image so as to include the classification reference information and the electronic device identification information,
Wherein the control unit generates a file name including at least one of the classification reference information, the electronic device identification information, and the photographing date at the time of obtaining the operation image,
Wherein the control unit obtains the task information so that the task information can be confirmed when the new folder is created,
If the read result is a failure, a retake is performed or a manual input of a vehicle number is requested
The operator's electronic device. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the classification reference image includes at least one of a predetermined image and a photographing position set in advance, or a combination of at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols
And an electronic device. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the classification reference image is an image of a vehicle license plate photographed, the classification reference information is a vehicle number, and the electronic device identification information is at least one of a telephone number and a unique number (ID)
And an electronic device. A communication unit for receiving a request for reading the classification reference image and the classification reference image and the operation image from the electronic equipment of the operator and transmitting the reading result of the classification reference image;
A reading unit for reading the classification reference information from the classification reference image;
A storage unit for storing the job image received from the electronic equipment of the operator; And
And a control unit for performing user registration of the operator, controlling the operation image stored for each account of the registered operator to be stored, and automatically transmitting the received operation image to the designated local management PC according to a preset cycle However,
Wherein the operation image is an image captured by the electronic equipment of the operator and the metadata of the operation image is edited to include the classification reference information and the electronic equipment identification information by the electronic equipment of the operator,
Wherein the classification reference information is a vehicle number, the reading unit recognizes the vehicle number from the classification reference image through character recognition, and the control unit transmits the recognized vehicle number to the operator To be transmitted to the mobile device of the operator, and to control the mobile device of the operator to inform that the reading has failed
Central server. The method of claim 6,
Wherein the control unit is further configured to:
A central server. A communication unit for receiving a job image photographed by a worker electronic device from a central server according to a preset cycle;
A storage unit for storing the operation image; And
The worker's electronic device analyzes the metadata assigned to the worker image to extract the classification reference information and confirms whether or not the folder having the extracted classification reference information as the folder name exists. If the folder exists Wherein the image processing apparatus stores the received operation image in a corresponding folder and generates a new folder in which the extracted classification reference information is a folder name if not present and stores the received operation image in the created new folder A control unit for controlling the storage unit; , ≪ / RTI &
Wherein the metadata includes classification reference information and electronic device identification information,
Wherein the classification reference information is a vehicle number, the control unit generates a folder of the vehicle number, stores the received operation image, and changes the file name of the operation image when the file name of the operation image is duplicated, ≪ / RTI > folder,
The control unit controls to output a page for job management, setting management, information management,
Local management PC. The method of claim 8,
The control unit performs a file name duplication check upon storing a plurality of received job images, and if a duplicate job image exists as a result of the check, the control unit changes and saves the file name of the corresponding job image
A local management PC. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the metadata of the plurality of received job images includes at least the classification reference information and the electronic identification information of the operator,
Wherein the control unit matches and stores job information including at least an electronic device identification information of a worker, a job site name, a job process name, and a job position, and stores a plurality of received job images based on the electronic device identification information of the worker Classifying according to information
A local management PC. Selecting a new job and acquiring an image for sorting reference to a workpiece through photographing;
Transmitting the obtained classification reference image and requesting the reading of the obtained classification reference image;
Receiving a reading result of the obtained classification reference image and generating a new folder having the classification reference information as a folder name if the reading result is classification reference information;
Acquiring a work image of a work object through photographing and providing metadata to the work image;
Storing the obtained job image in a created new folder; And
And transmitting the obtained job image to a central server,
Wherein the metadata includes classification reference information and electronic device identification information,
Wherein the obtaining of the image further comprises generating a filename including at least one of the classification reference information, the electronic device identification information, and the photographing date at the time of obtaining the operation image,
The step of generating the new folder may include acquiring job information so that the job information of the job image can be confirmed at the time of generating the new folder, performing re-photographing if the reading result is failure, Further comprising
A method of automatically classifying and storing photographs of an operator electronic device. delete The method of claim 11,
Selecting an existing work and selecting classification reference information of the work subject;
Obtaining a plurality of job images for the selected workpiece;
Storing the acquired plurality of operation images in an existing folder corresponding to classification reference information of the selected work object;
Editing metadata of a plurality of operation images obtained so as to include classification reference information of the selected work object; And
Transmitting the acquired plurality of job images to the central server;
Further comprising the step of automatically classifying and storing photographs of the operator electronic device. The method of claim 11,
The step of generating a new folder having the classification reference information as a folder name if the read result of the obtained classification reference image is the classification reference information,
And if the read result is a read failure, re-requesting the reading of the classification reference image by re-shooting or directly inputting the classification reference information to generate a new folder
And automatically sorting and storing the photographs of the electronic equipment. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the classification reference image includes at least one of a predetermined image and a photographing position set in advance, or a combination of at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols
And automatically sorting and storing the photographs of the electronic equipment. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the classification reference image is an image of a vehicle license plate photographed, and the classification reference information is a vehicle number
And automatically sorting and storing the photographs of the electronic equipment. Receiving a request for reading a classification reference image and the classification reference image from an operator's electronic device;
Reading classification reference information from the classification reference image;
Transmitting a read result to the electronic equipment of the operator;
Receiving a plurality of job images captured by the electronic equipment of the operator from the electronic equipment of the operator and given metadata; And
Storing a plurality of received job images and automatically transmitting them to a designated local management PC,
Wherein the metadata includes the classification reference information and the terminal identification information,
Wherein the classification reference information is a car number, and the reading step recognizes the car number from the classification reference image through character recognition,
The step of reading the classification reference information may include transmitting the recognized car number to the mobile device of the operator when recognition of the car number is successful and informing the mobile device of the operator of the failure Step-in
A method for automatically classifying and storing photos of a central server. 18. The method of claim 17,
Resending a job image to the local management PC when receiving a request to receive a photo re-request from the local management PC; And
Extracting classification reference information from the metadata of the job image being retransmitted and storing the retransmitted job image in a folder corresponding to the extracted classification reference information;
Further comprising
And automatically classifying and storing the photo in the central server. Receiving a job image from a central server according to a predetermined cycle;
Analyzing the metadata provided by the worker terminal to the received job image and extracting the classification reference information;
Confirming existence of a folder having the folder name as the classification reference information; And
If the folder exists, it stores the received job image in the folder, and if not, creates a new folder having the extracted classification reference information as a folder name, And storing the job image,
The metadata includes classification reference information and electronic device identification information,
Wherein the classification reference information is a car number, the step of storing the job image includes generating a folder of the car number, storing the received job image, and changing the file name of the job image when the file name of the job image is duplicated And storing it in a folder of the car number,
The control unit further includes a step of outputting a page for job management, setting management, information management and re-photographing,
If you choose to receive the picture again from the service menu,
Connecting to the central server;
Arranging and displaying a folder stored in the central server as a whole or a folder having a photographing date as a folder name according to worker identification information;
Providing a thumbnail list of the job images included in the selected folder when one folder is selected;
Selecting at least one thumbnail image from the provided thumbnail list;
Requesting to receive a picture of the selected thumbnail image again;
Extracting classification reference information from the metadata of the operation image to be received again and storing the received operation image in the folder corresponding to the extracted classification reference information;
Further comprising
A method for automatically classifying and storing pictures on a local management PC. delete delete

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