WO2014002686A1 - 物品のピッキング作業の支援装置及びシステム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus and system for supporting picking work of goods in logistics / warehouse management, and more particularly to an operation support apparatus and system using an AR (augmented reality) solution.
- AR augmented reality
- Patent Document 1 a display for displaying a picking instruction and a quantity to be picked is attached to each storage position for each type of stored item, and the picking instruction is visually displayed by the display.
- a technical idea related to the picking instruction system is disclosed.
- the display a bay display that displays a certain area, an item display that displays individual items in each bay, and the like are required.
- Patent Document 2 relates to a picking instruction apparatus having a display lamp that moves in response to the conveyance of a container case to be stored in a picking operation in which an article is taken out from a rack and stored in a container case that is being transferred. The technical idea is disclosed.
- the conventional picking work support methods using the display devices have a problem that the facilities are large and a large number of expensive display devices are required.
- the present invention attaches an inexpensive tag that can be easily created, that is, a paper tag printed with an automatically readable optical feature such as a barcode or a marker to an article shelf or the like.
- the optical feature is detected by the camera, and the picking instruction is displayed on the display corresponding to the optical feature photographed by the camera, so that the picking operation of the article can be performed accurately and quickly.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an article picking work support apparatus and system.
- an article picking work support device includes: A) an imaging unit that acquires image information including automatically readable optical feature information related to an article or an article storage location; B) An information processing unit that detects optical feature information from image information acquired by the imaging unit and processes the image information related to the optical feature information; C) a display that displays information such as image information and character information, and an image related to the specific optical feature information based on the detected optical feature information and predetermined picking work instruction information in the information processing unit The information is processed, and the image information is displayed on the display at a location related to the specific optical characteristic information.
- the article guided to the storage location of the article by some method, or the article conveyed on the conveyor, the article divided and stored in the case, and the warehouse It is possible to efficiently proceed with a picking operation that does not require guidance to an article storage location, such as an article placed on the floor without using a shelf.
- the article picking work support apparatus further includes D) a guide unit for guiding the worker to the article storage location, and after guiding the worker to the article storage location by the guide unit.
- the information processing unit processes image information related to the specific optical feature information based on the detected optical feature information and predetermined picking work instruction information, and the image information is specified on the display. It is characterized in that it is displayed at a place related to the optical characteristic information of the.
- the guidance unit is a method of recognizing automatically readable optical feature information similar to automatically readable optical feature information related to an article or an article storage location using an operator's camera. It may be a guidance method using radio waves such as GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless LAN, mobile phone base station, etc., or inertial navigation using a combination of an accelerometer and a gyro worn by an operator. Whether it is a simple guidance method, a method of recognizing optical feature information attached to a worker or a tool that moves with the worker using an external camera, or a combination of these methods. Anything can be used as long as it can be guided to the storage place.
- the same optical feature information used for the article or the article storage unit can be used, and the configuration becomes simple.
- an appropriate method that matches the conditions of the storage location can be selected, and guidance to the storage location can be quickly and accurately performed.
- the picking work support apparatus for articles according to the first or second aspect of the present invention further includes: E) A storage unit for storing picking work instruction information associated with optical feature information;
- the information processing unit processes the image information related to the specific optical feature information based on the detected optical feature information and the picking work instruction information of the storage unit, and displays the image information on the display.
- the display is further characterized by being displayed in association with the location related to the specific optical feature information.
- the picking work support apparatus for articles according to the first or second aspect of the present invention further includes: F) An article quality inspection unit that inspects the quality of an article to be picked can be included, and when the article is inappropriate for picking, a predetermined processing method is instructed.
- the condition of the taint or rot is checked by the article quality inspection unit including sensors such as odor, temperature, color, touch, and ultrasonic.
- the reliability of picking can be increased by taking measures such as reporting such fact without picking such an article or picking a substitute.
- the information processing unit processes the image information related to the specific optical feature information, and the image information is specified on the display.
- the picking work support information created by the information processing unit is displayed on the display while being displayed in association with the location related to the optical feature information.
- the display is a head mounted display capable of displaying both the actual visual scenery information and the created information.
- the image information related to the processed specific optical feature information is displayed on the display in association with the actual visual scenery information of the place related to the specific optical feature information.
- the display is a portable display device, and the image information related to the processed optical characteristic information is obtained from the specific optical information. It is characterized by being displayed on a display in association with camera-captured image information of a place related to the feature information.
- the optically readable optical feature information related to the article or the storage location of the article is an identifier.
- the identifier is a one-dimensional code including a barcode, an AR marker, an ID marker, a NyID marker, a DataMatrix marker, a frame marker, a division marker, and a QR code (registered trademark) that is considered to be easy to read automatically.
- Information relating to a code such as a two-dimensional code including a multi-dimensional code including a color code in which a color code is added to increase the amount of information, information relating to a character that can be read by OCR or the like, or a character that can be easily read.
- the base material to which the identifier is attached may be a base material that can be printed on its surface, such as paper, cloth, plastic, or film. Since it can be made at low cost, it contributes to cost reduction.
- the base material to which the identifier is attached may be a base material on which information can be rewritten.
- a base material on which information can be rewritten For example, electronic paper, an EL display, an electric light board, etc. In that case, there is little resource loss.
- the current position of the worker may be grasped from the image information of the identifier. That is, since the identifier has a predetermined shape and size, the distance and direction between the worker and the identifier can be obtained from the captured information. Thereby, if the position of the identifier is determined in advance, the current position of the worker can be grasped, which is extremely effective for subsequent guidance and picking instructions.
- the work instruction information and work support information may be displayed over the identifier. In this way, it is possible to grasp necessary information at a glance as compared with the case where the information is displayed away from the identifier, which is useful for reducing picking mistakes.
- the picking work support device for an article picks up information picked up by the camera, such as a barcode attached to the article, and picks the picked article. You may make it recognize whether it is an article according to information. As a result, if the picking is correct, an OK display may appear on the display. It can be expected to greatly contribute to the reduction of picking mistakes.
- the picking work support device for articles according to the first or second aspect of the present invention may input information related to work and display by a gesture using a worker's finger in the field of view of the camera. For example, it can be used for work completion reports, requests for additional instructions during work, and enlargement / reduction of the display screen.
- the article picking work support device further includes a voice response device including a voice input unit and a voice output unit, and picking work support information is acquired by the voice response device, and Alternatively, information relating to the result of the picking work may be input.
- the article picking work support apparatus may be provided remotely by separating the information processing section.
- Information processing may be performed via a network, such as so-called cloud computing. In this way, expensive information processing units can be reduced, and a uniform service can be provided to many picking work support devices.
- the work history of the worker may be collected by the article picking work support apparatus according to the first or second aspect of the present invention. Collecting these can help improve the efficiency of workers.
- a work index may be displayed on the display.
- the information processing unit determines in advance. In accordance with the rules, it may be possible to continue picking with a shortage, select a substitute from the same or nearby frontage, move to another storage location, and pick from a designated frontage. In this way, even if a shortage occurs, the work can be completed accurately.
- the management having at least a display and a work instruction unit using characters, images, sounds, etc., connected directly or via a server or the like to the article picking work support apparatus according to the first or second invention.
- a terminal may be provided. Information similar to the information displayed on the display of the picking support apparatus can be displayed, and the manager can see it, so that the work of the worker can be made efficient.
- the optical characteristic such as the identifier cannot be detected.
- an article storage work support may be performed instead of the article picking work support. That is, the storage work instruction information is displayed instead of the picking work instruction information.
- the article storage work support device can be realized with the same configuration and the same technical idea as the picking work support device.
- the article picking work support system includes: A) automatically readable optical feature information relevant to the article or the storage location of the article; B) Image processing unit that acquires image information relating to an article or a storage location of the article, and information processing that detects optical feature information from the image information acquired by the imaging unit and processes the image information related to the optical feature information And a display for displaying information such as image information and character information, And processing image information related to the specific optical feature information based on the detected optical feature information and the predetermined picking work instruction information in the information processing unit of the picking work support device. The image information is displayed on the display in association with the place related to the specific optical characteristic information.
- the article picking work support system further includes a guide part for guiding the worker to the article storage place in the picking work support apparatus, and the work is performed by the guide part of the picking work support apparatus.
- the information processing unit processes the image information related to the specific optical feature information based on the detected optical feature information and the predetermined picking work instruction information.
- the image information is displayed on the display in association with the location related to the specific optical feature information.
- the optical feature information related to the storage location of the article to be picked for example, the identifier, for example, the identifier frame is colored red based on the picking instruction information, etc.
- the processed image information is displayed on the display in association with the place where the article is stored, and picking work support information such as the article name and quantity created by the information processing unit is displayed on the display.
- the worker can definitely reach the storage location of the article to be picked and can quickly start picking work.
- an identifier that can be automatically read as the optical feature information for example, an AR marker
- the information can be easily detected and the position / direction information of the marker can be easily recognized.
- the markers themselves can be manufactured at low cost, and the system can be operated at low cost.
- 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a picking work support system including a picking work support apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a picking work support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the visual observation state of the picking work assistance apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the image information of the picking work assistance apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention.
- It is a schematic explanatory drawing of the picking work assistance system containing the picking work support apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.
- It is a schematic block diagram of the picking work assistance apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a picking work support system including a picking work support apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a picking work support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- an identifier 10 including a shelf identifier 12 and a passage identifier 13 is prepared.
- a specific article is accommodated in a container such as a container or cardboard, and an identifier is attached to the container.
- An identifier may be attached to a frame of a shelf on which a container is placed instead of a container, an identifier may be attached directly to an article, and further, an identifier of the container or the article itself may be used without using the identifier. Shape, surface pattern, color, etc. may be identified.
- the names of the frontage, shelves, and passages of the article storage part are named from a narrow place where articles are stored to a hierarchically wide place, and are not particularly limited to these. May be called. Further, the shelf identifier 12 and the passage identifier 13 may be omitted if guidance to the front of the shelf is unnecessary or when a guidance method using no identifier is used.
- the article is stored in a case 15 having a partition regardless of a structure such as a shelf, and the case 15 is presented in front of the picking worker. In some cases.
- the article may be placed directly on the indoor or outdoor floor or placed on something like a pallet.
- the identifier it is preferable to use an AR marker that can be automatically read, the identifier itself can be manufactured at low cost, and has a large amount of information.
- the identifier is not limited to this, and other identifiers may be used.
- the identifier is attached and formed on a paper base material by a method such as printing.
- the picking work support apparatus 100 includes an imaging unit such as a camera 20, a storage unit 30, an information processing unit 40, and a head mounted display 50.
- an imaging unit such as a camera 20, a storage unit 30, an information processing unit 40, and a head mounted display 50.
- the camera 20 has a function for photographing the storage location of the article.
- the camera 20 is preferably a digital camera in terms of image processing, but is not limited thereto.
- the storage unit 30 has a function for storing picking work instruction information associated with information related to the identifier 10.
- the storage unit 30 includes, for example, a work instruction number, a worker number that performs the work, a frontage number, a name of a stored article, the number of pickings, an identifier identification number corresponding to the frontage number, and the like related to an article picked by the work instruction. Are stored as a series of information.
- the information processing unit 40 detects information related to the identifier 10 from the image information captured by the camera 20, and relates to the identifier so as to support the picking work based on the detected information and the picking work instruction information in the storage unit 30. Processes image information and creates information that supports picking work.
- the head mounted display (HMD) 50 has a function for enlarging and displaying information such as image information and text information at a distant virtual viewing distance using an optical system.
- the HMD 50 has a built-in see-through mechanism 51 such as a half mirror, and can visually display the actual outside world and display image information, character information, and the like from the information processing unit 40 and the like.
- the camera 20 is configured integrally with the HMD 50 and is electrically connected. Further, the storage unit 30 and the information processing unit 40 are also built in or integrated with the HMD 50 and are electrically connected to each other including the camera 20. When the worker actually wears the HMD 50, it can be used by being worn on the head of the worker, for example.
- the camera 20, the storage unit 30, the information processing unit 40, and the HMD 50 have a built-in or connected power source such as a battery (not shown) for driving, and if necessary, information is stored.
- a communication device (not shown) for exchange is also connected. These batteries and communication devices are preferably secured to, or can be secured or attached to, the worker's body or clothing.
- the article quality inspection unit 90 is connected to the picking work support device 100. Specifically, it is a detector capable of detecting information emitted from an article to be picked, such as odor, temperature, color, and ultrasonic wave, and information analysis means thereof.
- the part of the detector may be built in the picking work support device 100, or may be separated in a wired or wireless connection so that the article to be picked can be accessed as shown in FIG. Good.
- a voice response device including a voice input unit such as a microphone and a voice output unit such as an earphone may be added.
- the storage unit 30 can be omitted if it is configured to receive picking work instruction information from a place such as a remote warehouse management system (not shown) via a communication device every time picking work is performed.
- the worker who engages in the picking work of the article receives a set of the HMD 50, the storage unit 30, and the information processing unit 40 in which the camera 20 is built in the preparation area, and puts it on the body or clothes. Installing.
- a worker ID (not shown) is photographed by the camera 20, a worker identifier written on the worker ID is detected, and the worker number is recognized. Then, the corresponding picking work instruction information in the storage unit 30 can be extracted from the worker number.
- the personal authentication method is not limited to this, and may be a non-contact IC card, face authentication, voice recognition, or the like. Further, work instruction information may be given in the order of arrival in the preparation area without performing personal authentication.
- FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a visual state of the picking work support apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is image information of the picking work support apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow.
- the worker then enters the place where the article is stored and points the camera 20 in the direction of the article storage place.
- the image information G1 is acquired by capturing the image F.
- the image information G1 includes some passage identifiers 13.
- the information processing unit 40 selects the passage in which the article to be picked first is stored from the picking instruction information P1 stored in the storage unit 30 and the information related to the passage identifier 13 included in the image information G1.
- the image information G2 related to the specified passage identifier 13 is processed so that the color of the frame portion of the passage identifier 13 is red.
- picking work support information P2 such as a frontage number, an article name, and the number to be picked is displayed.
- the worker wearing the HMD 50 can visually recognize the scenery F of the actual article storage shelf via the see-through mechanism 51 and can visually recognize the picking work support information P2.
- the image information G2 in which the frame portion is colored red is superimposed and displayed at the position of the corresponding passage identifier 13 in the actual article storage shelf.
- the display method is realized as follows. First, after the HMD 50 is mounted on the operator's head, both a visual scenery that can be seen through the see-through mechanism 51 and a photographed image by the camera via the see-through mechanism 51 are displayed. In addition, the visual scenery and the captured image are adjusted so as to be displayed in a superimposed manner for the worker.
- a head tracking device may be used if necessary. For example, by measuring the six degrees of freedom of the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, yaw, pitch, and roll, the position of the worker's head and eyes can be accurately grasped, and superposition accompanying the movement of the worker Maintenance of a typical display state can be facilitated.
- the image taken by the camera stops displaying.
- the identifier image information is processed by the information processing unit 40, only the processed identifier image is displayed on the display screen via the see-through mechanism 51. Is done. By doing so, the frame portion of the passage identifier 13 portion of the visual scenery is displayed in red, and the worker is shown the passage to be picked.
- the picking work support information P2 includes information useful for picking, such as lot number, number of pick units, attention of similar products, distribution processing instruction, item top / bottom identification method, information related to still images of items, etc. Any information can be used.
- this information may be a moving image, CG, audio, or a combination thereof (so-called multimedia) explaining the work content.
- the HMD 50 may be a mechanism that displays information only on the side of one eye or a mechanism that displays information on both eyes.
- the worker when the worker approaches the passage specified by the passage identifier 13 and looks around the group of shelves of the passage, in addition to the red display of the passage identifier 13, the worker belongs to the passage as in the case of the passage specification.
- the specific shelf identifier 12 in which the article to be picked is stored is recognized, and the frame portion of the specific identifier is also displayed in red, indicating to the worker the shelf to be picked. It is.
- both the specific passage identifier 13 and the shelf identifier 12 are displayed in red in the frame portion, but the display may be switched.
- the worker shields the passage identifier with a hand or the like.
- the display is switched assuming that the worker has reached the specified passage.
- it may be a condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 degrees) or time (for example, 5 seconds) is shielded. Note that the display switching method is not limited to this.
- a specific shelf identifier image can be visually recognized.
- Various methods are conceivable, such as switching the display to the identifier, or switching according to an instruction from the worker (instruction information from the worker has been received).
- the worker when the worker approaches the shelf specified by the shelf identifier 12 and looks around the frontage of the shelf, the worker belongs to the shelf as shown in FIG. 3 as in the case of specifying the shelf.
- the specific frontage identifier 11 in which the article to be picked is stored is recognized, and the frame portion of the specific identifier is also displayed in red, indicating the frontage to be picked by the worker. .
- the target frontage when the worker reaches the target frontage, a specified number of articles are taken out and stored in the transport container 70 of the cart 60 based on the picking work instruction information.
- a guide figure such as an arrow is displayed in the vicinity of the frontage identifier 11 to indicate an article to be taken out, or an identifier is further attached to the article.
- the shape of the article may be detected as an optical feature.
- the outer shape of the article itself or the container storing the article may be processed and displayed in red, for example. Further, information about the article may be displayed inside the outer shape. It helps to prevent picking mistakes when similar shapes are present.
- information specifying the article such as a barcode attached to the article may be imaged with a camera to recognize whether the article is in accordance with the picking instruction information.
- an OK display may appear on the display.
- the shape of the article, the design on the surface of the article, etc. may be picked up by the camera instead of a barcode or other code so that it can be recognized. Good. Conversely, some reaction may be shown only when picking is wrong.
- the information processing unit 40 continues the picking in accordance with a predetermined rule from the same or a nearby frontage. Select a substitute, move to another storage location, and pick from a designated frontage.
- the transport container identifier 80 is attached to the transport container 70 as in the case of picking, and based on the picking work instruction.
- the storage work can be supported by processing and displaying information related to the specific transport container identifier 80 to be stored.
- the frame portion is colored red.
- the identifier image may be a color other than red or brighten the identifier image. It may be a method of blinking, displaying an image having a shape different from the identifier at the identifier position, or displaying the image in association with the location of the identifier (for example, the identifier). It may be displayed with an arrow or a balloon from the place, or displayed at the position of the corresponding identifier on the illustration image that centrally displays the reduced shelves.
- picking instruction information may be displayed on the image in association with the identifier position (for example, displayed over the identifier position or with a balloon from the identifier position). Good.
- the passage, shelf, and frontage itself specified by the identifier may be detected by a camera, and the image information of that portion may be processed and displayed superimposed on the visual scenery. According to this, since an actual thing is highlighted and displayed, it is further useful for preventing mistakes.
- information related to the quality of the product can be collected by directing the test unit toward or close to the product to be picked. Specifically, it is information such as odor, temperature, color, ultrasonic wave, etc., which is analyzed by information analysis means in the article quality inspection unit 90 or the information processing unit 40 and picked according to predetermined criteria. It is determined whether it is appropriate to do so.
- a method for measuring the concentration of ammonia or hydrogen sulfide as an odor sensor a method using a thermistor as a temperature sensor, a method using a photodiode as a light receiving element with an LED light source as a color sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor
- methods such as those used for image diagnosis have been put into practical use, and appropriate methods including other methods may be used.
- the worker picks a substitute item, picks from another storage location, gives up the picking, or gives up an inappropriate item in accordance with a predetermined rule or at the request of the administrator each time. Will be taken home.
- the end determination is automatic determination based on the time after reaching the picking place, the change in the camera direction due to the worker leaving the picking place, the change in the article storage state of the picking shelf, etc.
- the camera image is a communication line
- an input device it is possible for an operator to input a termination by holding a specific identifier that means termination, and photographing the identifier with a camera. It may be an input device.
- the specific identifier may include not only the end meaning but also the redisplay indication. Thereby, the display once completed can be displayed again.
- the worker hands over the picked article to a subsequent process by a predetermined method, and then returns to the preparation area, where the HMD 50 in which the camera 20 is built, the storage unit 30, and the information processing unit 40. Will be returned.
- the personal authentication at the end of the work may be executed by the same method as that at the start.
- the article is guided by the passage identifier 13, the shelf identifier 12, and the frontage identifier 11 to reach the article to be picked. Only picking may be instructed to the worker.
- the names of the frontage, shelves, and passages of the article storage part are named from a narrow place where articles are stored to a hierarchically wide place, and are not particularly limited to these. May be called.
- the shelf identifier 12 and the passage identifier 13 may be omitted if it is unnecessary to guide the worker to the front of the shelf or by a guidance method that does not use the identifier.
- an article is stored in a case 15 having a partition, and the case 15 may be conveyed by a conveyor and presented in front of a picking worker. Assuming that the robot is standing in a predetermined position, guidance of the worker is unnecessary.
- an identifier 16 is provided in each partitioned place of the case 15, and the identifier of the place where the article to be picked is stored may be processed and displayed in the same manner as described above. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the case 15 has only a single identifier 17, and if the identifier includes information on the place where the article to be picked is stored, by identifying it, It is also possible to display the processing at the place where the article to be picked is stored.
- an identifier is attached to the article itself traveling on the conveyor or the container carrying the article, not the passage, shelf, or frontage, and the worker takes a picture with the camera and picks based on the work instruction. It is also conceivable that an article to be grasped is recognized by a change in the frame color of the identifier and the worker picks it from the conveyor.
- guidance of workers is required, in addition to methods using optical features such as identifiers, guidance methods using radio waves such as GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless LAN, mobile phone base stations, etc. Any guidance method such as inertial navigation using a combination of an accelerometer and a gyro worn by the worker, or a combination of these methods, as long as the worker can be guided to the storage location of the article. Something like that.
- an identifier for example, in the case of a two-dimensional code such as an AR marker, if the position where the marker is attached is known, the work on the marker position can be performed from the size and inclination of the marker captured by the camera. The distance and direction of the worker can be calculated, and the current position of the worker can be accurately grasped. Thereby, the precision of guidance can be increased.
- the position calculation method using AR markers the Virtual Reality Society of Japan Vol.4, No.4, 1999 "Augmented Reality System Based on Marker Tracking and Its Calibration", detailed by Hirokazu Kato et al.
- the identifier capable of calculating the position is not limited to the AR marker, but may be a one-dimensional barcode, a two-dimensional code other than the AR marker, or a three-dimensional code.
- the location information of the storage location of the article is stored in advance, and the GPS reception function is You may make it incorporate in a picking work assistance apparatus. In this way, the current location of the picking work support device can be grasped using it, and if the map information is also used, it is possible to quickly guide to the storage location of the article and work smoothly. You can also start.
- position information in addition to the information related to GPS, position information such as WiFi and a mobile phone base station can also be used.
- the speed is obtained by integrating the acceleration detected by the accelerometer
- the distance is obtained by integrating the speed
- the direction is detected by the gyro
- the moving distance from the starting point can be calculated by synthesizing the moving distance and the direction vector for each subdivision point. This is so-called inertial navigation, and if the position of the starting point is input, the position and speed of the worker can always be calculated and grasped even during movement, which is extremely effective in an environment where radio waves cannot be used.
- an identifier such as a marker for identifying the worker above the worker.
- This identifier is captured by a camera installed on the ceiling of the warehouse, and the distance and direction between the camera installation position and the identifier position of the captured image are calculated, so that the current position of the worker can be grasped.
- guidance to the storage location can be performed.
- the overhead identifier may be held and extended by the picking support device, or may be attached to a separately prepared hat, glasses, hair band, etc. by a method such as double-sided tape.
- an optical feature that does not depend on the identifier such as a physical feature such as the shape of the head of the worker and the state of the hair, may be recognized and recognized.
- optical features such as identifiers are attached to workers, they are attached to picking equipment such as carts, carts, forklifts, bags, etc. that move with the workers and store picked items.
- Optical features such as identifiers or the shapes of these tools may be imaged and recognized.
- one camera may be provided as long as the entire place where the picking operation is performed can be seen, or a plurality of cameras may be provided depending on the size and layout.
- the installation location is not limited to the ceiling, and may be a wall surface or a floor surface.
- the identifier such as the marker may not be on the operator's head, but may be the chest, back, or leg. You may make it recognize a worker's face, without using a marker.
- the imaging information may be sent directly or wirelessly to the information processing unit of each worker, or may be sent to a management terminal described later.
- these methods for recognizing optical characteristics using a worker's camera guidance method using radio waves, inertial navigation using a combination of an accelerometer and a gyroscope, and optics attached to a worker using an external camera
- a method for recognizing a target feature may be used alone, or two or more of them may be used in combination. Thereby, improvement of accuracy and reduction of cost can be expected.
- the shortest path to the storage location of the article is determined. It can be calculated and displayed on the worker's display, which is very effective in improving work efficiency.
- the workers can approach each other or between the workers and the moving equipment.
- the state can also be detected, and a warning can be issued to the worker's display or voice response device when an abnormal approach occurs.
- a worker can perform a safe work, and an efficient picking work can be realized.
- the tilt of the camera and the HMD can be grasped and the displacement of the displayed image position can be adjusted. Furthermore, even when the gyro sensor alone or in cooperation with other sensors, the identifier goes out of view, it is possible to continue to follow.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a picking work support system including a picking work support apparatus 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6 is a picking work support apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the picking work support apparatus 101 includes an imaging unit such as the camera 20, a storage unit 30, an information processing unit 40, and a display 52, and can be carried by a worker who performs the picking work.
- the camera 20 has a function for photographing an article storage place or the like.
- the camera 20 is preferably a digital camera in terms of image processing, but is not limited thereto.
- the storage unit 30 has a function of storing picking work instruction information associated with information related to the identifier 10.
- the storage unit 30 includes, for example, a work instruction number, a worker number that performs the work, a frontage number, a name of a stored article, the number of pickings, an identifier identification number corresponding to the frontage number, and the like related to an article picked by the work instruction. Are stored as a series of information.
- the information processing unit 40 detects the information related to the identifier 10 from the information related to the image captured by the camera 20, and based on the detected information and the picking work instruction information stored in the storage unit 30, the identifier is supported so as to support the picking work. Information related to the image is processed and information supporting the picking work is created.
- Display 52 displays image information captured by the camera. In addition, image information and character information from the information processing unit 40 can be displayed.
- the camera 20, the storage unit 30, the information processing unit 40, and the display 52 are electrically connected to each other.
- a power source such as a battery (not shown) is built in or connected for these drivings, and further connected to a communication device (not shown) for exchanging information if necessary.
- the storage unit 30 can be omitted if it is configured to receive a picking work instruction from a place such as a remote warehouse management system (not shown) via a communication device each time picking work is performed.
- the worker engaged in the picking work of the article performs personal authentication of the worker as in the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen of the display 52 of the picking work support apparatus 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 8 shows the picking work support apparatus 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of image information.
- the worker then enters the place where the article is stored, and points the camera 20 of the picking work support apparatus 101 in the direction of the article storage place.
- the image information G1 is acquired by capturing the image F.
- the image information G1 includes some passage identifiers 13.
- the information processing unit 40 selects the passage in which the article to be picked first is stored from the picking instruction information P1 stored in the storage unit 30 and the information related to the passage identifier 13 included in the image information G1.
- the image information G2 related to the specified passage identifier 13 is processed so that the color of the frame portion of the passage identifier 13 is red.
- the image information G1 relating to the image of the article storage shelf photographed by the camera is displayed on a part of the screen of the display 52 (for example, the right half).
- picking work support information P2 such as a frontage number, an article name, and the number to be picked is displayed based on the picking work instruction information P1.
- the worker can visually recognize the image information G1 of the article storage shelf and can visually recognize the picking work support information P2.
- the identified passage identifier is displayed as image information G2 in which the frame portion is colored red, so that the worker can correctly go to the passage.
- the image information G2 to which the color is given may be displayed superimposed on the image information G1, or may be displayed without being superimposed by directly processing the portion of the image information G1.
- the screen configuration is not limited to this configuration, and various methods such as displaying the picking work support information on the entire screen as an article storage shelf photographed by a camera and overlapping the screen can be considered.
- the picking work support information P2 includes information useful for picking, such as lot number, number of pick units, attention of similar products, distribution processing instruction, item top / bottom identification method, information related to still images of items, etc. Any information can be used.
- the processing of the identifier image information and the display of picking instruction information to be added to or replaced with the identifier image information are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
- the method from when the picking work instructed by the worker is completed until the next picking work instruction is given is also the same as in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
- the worker hands over the picked article to a subsequent process by a predetermined method, and then returns to the preparation area and includes the camera 20, the storage unit 30, the information processing unit 40, and the display 52.
- the work support apparatus 101 will be returned.
- the personal authentication at the end of the work may be executed by the same method as that at the start.
- a dedicated device may be used, or a general-purpose device such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, or a tablet terminal may be used.
- a general-purpose device such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, or a tablet terminal may be used.
- a head mounted display may be used as the display of this embodiment.
- the identifier on the image captured by the camera is processed as in the case of other displays. It is also possible to display it. This eliminates the need for a mechanism for superimposing the view scenery, such as a see-through mechanism, and provides a simple device.
- a support tool may be extended from the top of the helmet in front of the eyes, and a small display 101 such as a smartphone or a tablet may be attached to the support tool.
- a small display 101 such as a smartphone or a tablet
- the support is not limited to the top of the helmet, but may extend from the frontal, occipital, and temporal heads.
- the support may be stretched from the object.
- the information processing unit 40 is built in the picking work support device, but is not limited thereto. That is, all or part of the information processing unit 40 may be provided remotely, and information processing may be performed via communication means. For example, it can be realized by using a technique such as the Internet, cloud computing, ASP (Application Service Provider).
- ASP Application Service Provider
- the voice response device may be used to provide the picking instruction information from the administrator to the worker together with the image or as an alternative to the image.
- a bone conduction unit may be added to secure a call between the worker and the manager in a noisy work environment.
- one camera is used in the description of the drawings, but a plurality of cameras may be used.
- a stereoscopic image can be displayed, the distance to the object can be measured, and an effect of improving accuracy by stereo viewing from a plurality of viewpoints can be expected.
- an identifier is used as an optical feature.
- other identifiers may be used, and without using an identifier, for example, as shown in FIG.
- the identifier installation range is wide and the identifier to be instructed is out of the field of view of the camera
- information on the positions of the identifiers in advance Is stored, the identifier in the field of view is recognized, the direction / distance of the identifier to be instructed from there is calculated, and the information is displayed on the screen with arrows, distance numbers, etc. You may do it.
- such a method is used for displaying a notice of the place where the next picking will be performed, or for displaying the place where the next picking will be performed when the current picking work is completed. Can also be used, and is effective in realizing a rapid work.
- information relating to work and display may be input by a gesture using a worker's fingers in the field of view of the camera.
- a gesture using a worker's fingers in the field of view of the camera.
- it can be used for work completion reports, requests for additional instructions during work, and enlargement / reduction of the display screen.
- hand gesture recognition for example, a pinch method that has been put to practical use in smartphones and a method described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-214346 are known, and these may be applied.
- the work history of the worker may be collected in this apparatus.
- the work history includes information related to work efficiency, such as a route to an article storage location, a required time, and a time required for picking an article.
- the result can be used for the purpose of improving the work efficiency of the picking work. If the work time and work route as a result of the actual picking work are recorded, the degree of proficiency and the problems of the work can be grasped, and a prompt improvement in work efficiency can be expected. It can also be used as a tool for analyzing worker behavior. Even if it is not actual work, you may make it train by the picking instruction
- not only the collection of the work history of the worker but also the work index that is, information related to the work may be displayed on the display. For example, the time required for picking an article, the route to the storage location of the article and the required time, the difference between the planned required time and the actual required time, the target end time, the expected end time, the difference, etc. Can be used to improve efficiency.
- the lighting and air conditioning of the warehouse in which the article is stored is controlled using the function and the identifier. It is also possible. That is, if a specific warehouse is instructed by the work instruction and it is found that the worker is approaching by the position information grasping function, the lighting and air conditioning may be started.
- a body temperature sensor is added to the part to manage the physical condition of the worker.
- a vibrator may be added to the picking work support device of the present invention.
- a vibrator may be added to the picking work support device of the present invention.
- the picked article is stored in the transport container 70 of the carriage 60.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the picked article is stored in the transport container moving on the conveyor. You may do it.
- an identifier may be attached to the transport container to support the storing operation.
- a management terminal having a display and a work instruction unit using characters, images, sounds, etc., is provided directly or via a server or the like connected to the picking work support device. Also good.
- the management terminal is connected to each picking support device in a wired or wireless manner, and can display information similar to the information displayed on the display of the picking support device, while the administrator looks at it, Provide necessary instructions and receive reports. Thereby, a worker's work can be made efficient.
- the article has been described as picking, but conversely, the article or the container holding the article is sorted into a predetermined place to be stored, or the missing article is predetermined. It can also be used to support the work of replenishing the place to be stored and the guidance to the place to be stored.
- the guidance to the place to be stored is based on optical characteristics as in the case of picking, and a different guidance method may be used.
- a guidance method using a radio wave such as GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless LAN, mobile phone base station, or a guidance method such as inertial navigation using a combination of an accelerometer and a gyro worn by an operator
- any combination of these methods may be used as long as the worker can be guided to a place where the article is to be stored.
- any embodiment of the present invention it can be used as an evacuation tool when an abnormal situation (earthquake, typhoon, fire, etc.) occurs during the picking operation. That is, by following the identifier according to evacuation route information prepared in advance, it is possible to promptly evacuate to a safe place.
- an abnormal situation cartilage, typhoon, fire, etc.
- any embodiment of the present invention it can be used for storage of an article storage place such as a warehouse or for the maintenance of an identifier itself. That is, when the situation in which the identifier cannot be detected occurs, it is assumed that the identifier is missing and the shelf is damaged.
- the identifier base material is made of paper, but is not limited thereto.
- the substrate is made of plywood, plastic, or metal
- the lifetime is longer than that of paper.
- the display content can be electrically rewritten, so that it can be reused and resource loss is small.
- it is an inorganic EL display, the cost is not high and it can be reused.
- an organic EL, an electric light plate, or the like may be used.
- a retroreflecting material it is useful for work in a dark place.
- the identifier is not a method of reading with visible light, but an identifier that reacts to infrared rays or ultraviolet rays, there are advantages that detection accuracy can be increased and the presence of the identifier can be hidden.
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Description
A)物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報を含む画像情報を取得する撮像部と、
B)撮像部で取得した画像情報から光学的特徴情報を検出し、光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工する情報処理部と、
C)画像情報、文字情報などの情報を表示するディスプレイと
を含み、情報処理部において、検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、その画像情報を、ディスプレイ上で、その特定の光学的特徴情報に関連した場所に表示することを特徴とする。
D)物品の収納場所に作業員を誘導する誘導部
を含み、誘導部によって、作業員を物品の収納場所へ誘導したのちに、情報処理部において、検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、その画像情報を、ディスプレイ上で、その特定の光学的特徴情報に関連した場所に表示することを特徴とする。
E)光学的特徴情報と関連付けたピッキング作業指示情報を記憶する記憶部、
を含むこともでき、情報処理部において、検出された光学的特徴情報と記憶部のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、その画像情報を、ディスプレイ上で、その特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを更に特徴とする。
F)ピッキングすべき物品の品質を検査する物品品質検査部
を含むこともでき、物品がピッキングするのに不適切であった場合に、所定の処理方法を指示することを更に特徴とする。
A)物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報と、
B)物品、または物品の収納場所に係る画像情報を取得する撮像部と、撮像部で取得された画像情報から光学的特徴情報を検出し、光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工する情報処理部と、画像情報、文字情報などの情報を表示するディスプレイと、
を含むピッキング作業支援装置を備え、ピッキング作業支援装置の、情報処理部において、検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、その画像情報を、ディスプレイ上で、その特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを特徴とする。
以下、図面を参照し、本発明の第1の実施形態に係るピッキング作業支援装置について説明する。なお、以下では本発明の目的を達成するための説明に必要な範囲を模式的に示し、本発明の該当部分の説明に必要な範囲を主に説明することとし、説明を省略する箇所については公知技術によるものとする。
No.4, 1999 「マーカー追跡に基づく拡張現実感システムとそのキャリブレーション」加藤博一ほか著に詳述されている。なお、位置算出が可能な識別子は、ARマーカーに限らず、1次元バーコードやARマーカー以外の2次元コード、更には3次元コードであってもよい。
以下、図面を参照し、本発明の第2の実施形態に係るピッキング作業支援装置101について説明する。なお、以下では本発明の目的を達成するための説明に必要な範囲を模式的に示し、本発明の該当部分の説明に必要な範囲を主に説明することとし、説明を省略する箇所については公知技術によるものとする。また、先の実施形態と共通の部分は説明を省略する。
11 間口識別子
12 棚識別子
13 通路識別子
20 カメラ
30 記憶部
40 情報処理部
50 ヘッドマウントディスプレイ
51 ハーフミラー
52 可搬表示装置
60 台車
70 運搬容器
80 運搬容器識別子
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Claims (46)
- A)物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報を含む画像情報を取得する撮像部と、
B)前記撮像部で取得した画像情報から前記光学的特徴情報を検出し、前記光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工する情報処理部と、
C)前記画像情報、文字情報などの情報を表示するディスプレイと
を含み、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、特定の前記光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に関連した場所に表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。 - 請求項1に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、更に
D)物品の収納場所に作業員を誘導する誘導部
を含み、前記誘導部によって、作業員を前記物品の収納場所へ誘導したのちに、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に関連した場所に表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。 - 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記誘導部が、前記物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する前記自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報と同様の自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報による方法、電波を用いる誘導方法、加速度計とジャイロの組み合わせによる慣性航法、外部カメラを用いて作業員または作業員とともに移動する用具に付した光学的特徴を認識する方法のいずれか1の方法、または、それらの2以上の組み合わせによる方法を用いたものであることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、更に、
E)光学的特徴情報と関連付けたピッキング作業指示情報を記憶する記憶部、
を含み、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と前記記憶部のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを更に特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。 - 請求項1または請求項2に記載のピッキング作業支援装置であって、更に、
F)ピッキングすべき物品の品質を検査する物品品質検査部
を含み、前記物品がピッキングするのに不適切であった場合に、所定の処理方法を指示することを更に特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。 - 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記情報処理部において、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示するとともに、前記情報処理部で作成したピッキング作業支援情報を前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記ディスプレイが、実際の目視風景情報と、作成された情報との両方を表示できるヘッドマウントディスプレイであり、前記情報処理部で加工された前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所の実際の目視風景情報に関連付けて前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記ディスプレイが可搬表示装置であり、前記加工された光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所の前記カメラ撮影画像情報に関連付けて前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する前記自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報が、識別子であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項9に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記識別子の基材が印刷可能な基材であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項9に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記識別子の基材が情報の書き換えが可能な基材であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記識別子の画像情報から、作業員の現在位置を把握することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記作業指示情報または前記作業支援情報を、前記識別子に重ねて表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、ピッキングした物品について、前記物品に付された前記物品を特定する情報を、前記撮像部で撮像し、前記ピッキング作業指示通りの物品であるかどうかを認識することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記撮像部の視野において、作業員の手指を用いたジェスチャによって、作業や表示に関する情報が入力されることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、音声入力部及び/もしくは音声出力部を含む音声応答装置をさらに備えることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記情報処理部が遠隔に設けられることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、作業員の作業履歴を収集することが可能であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記ディスプレイに作業指標を表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記ピッキングすべき物品の数が不足している場合に、前記情報処理部において、予め定めてあるルールに従って、作業員に対応するための指示を与えることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記光学的特徴が検出できないことをもって、前記光学的特徴自体、または前記光学的特徴を設置してある構造物の不具合を検出することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、更に、ディスプレイ及び作業指示部を有する管理端末が設けられることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援装置。
- 請求項1または請求項2に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置において、物品のピッキング作業支援に代えて、物品の収納作業支援を行わせることを特徴とする、物品の収納作業支援装置。
- A)物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報と、
B)物品、または物品の収納場所に係る画像情報を取得する撮像部と、前記撮像部で取得された画像情報から前記光学的特徴情報を検出し、前記光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工する情報処理部と、画像情報、文字情報などの情報を表示するディスプレイと、を含むピッキング作業支援装置と、
を備え、前記ピッキング作業支援装置の、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。 - 請求項24に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記ピッキング作業支援装置に、更に、物品の収納場所に作業員を誘導する誘導部を含み、前記ピッキング作業支援装置の誘導部によって、作業員を物品の収納場所へ誘導したのちに、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と所定のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記誘導部が、前記物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する前記自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報と同様の自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報による方法、電波を用いる誘導方法、加速度計及びジャイロの組み合わせによる慣性航法、外部カメラを用いて作業員または作業員とともに移動する用具に付した光学的特徴を認識する方法のいずれか1の方法、または、それらの2以上の組み合わせによる方法を用いたものであることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、更に、前記光学的特徴情報と関連付けたピッキング作業指示情報を記憶する記憶部を含み、前記情報処理部において、前記検出された光学的特徴情報と前記記憶部のピッキング作業指示情報とに基づき、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示することを更に特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、更に、ピッキングすべき物品の品質を検査する物品品質検査部を含み、前記物品がピッキングするのに不適切であった場合に、所定の処理方法を指示することを更に特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記情報処理部において、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を加工し、前記加工された画像情報を、前記ディスプレイ上で、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所に関連付けて表示するとともに、前記情報処理部で作成したピッキング作業支援情報を前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記ディスプレイが、実際の目視風景情報と、作成された情報との両方を表示できるヘッドマウントディスプレイであり、前記情報処理部で加工された前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所の実際の目視風景情報に関連付けて前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記ディスプレイが可搬表示装置であり、前記加工された光学的特徴情報に係る画像情報を、前記特定の光学的特徴情報に係る場所の前記カメラ撮影画像情報に関連付けて前記ディスプレイに表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、物品または物品の収納場所に関連を有する前記自動読み取り可能な光学的特徴情報が、識別子であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項32に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記識別子の基材が印刷可能な基材であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項32に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援装置であって、前記識別子の基材が情報の書き換えが可能な基材であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記識別子の画像情報から、作業員の現在位置を把握することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記作業指示情報または前記作業支援情報を、前記識別子に重ねて表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、ピッキングした物品について、前記物品に付された前記物品を特定する情報を、前記撮像部で撮像し、前記ピッキング作業指示通りの物品であるかどうかを認識することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記撮像部の視野において、作業員の手指を用いたジェスチャによって、作業や表示に関する情報が入力されることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、音声入力部及び/もしくは音声出力部を含む音声応答装置をさらに備えることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記情報処理部が遠隔に設けられることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、作業員の作業履歴を収集することが可能であることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記ディスプレイに作業指標を表示することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記ピッキングすべき物品の数が不足している場合に、前記情報処理部において、予め定めてあるルールに従って、作業員に対応するための指示を与えることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、前記光学的特徴が検出できないことをもって、前記光学的特徴自体、または前記光学的特徴を設置してある構造物の不具合を検出することを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムであって、更に、ディスプレイ及び作業指示部を有する管理端末が設けられることを特徴とする物品のピッキング作業支援システム。
- 請求項24または請求項25に記載の物品のピッキング作業支援システムにおいて、物品のピッキング作業支援に代えて、物品の収納作業支援を行わせることを特徴とする、物品の収納作業支援システム。
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