18286280. OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
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OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE
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Tomofumi Uwano of Yamanashi (JP)
OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18286280 titled 'OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE
The operation management device described in the patent application utilizes machine learning to detect industrial machines from videos captured by cameras in a manufacturing environment.
- Machine tool detection unit identifies industrial machines based on registered feature points.
- Varying point detection unit tracks time-varying feature points of the machines and their change times.
- Individual machine recognition unit distinguishes between different machines using the feature points and change times.
- Camera parameter calculation unit determines camera parameters for each camera.
- Machine distance calculation unit calculates distances between feature points and cameras.
- Layout diagram creation unit generates a layout diagram of industrial machine icons based on distances, locations, and camera coordinates.
Potential Applications: - Automated monitoring and management of industrial machines in manufacturing plants. - Enhancing operational efficiency by tracking machine movements and changes in real-time.
Problems Solved: - Streamlining machine detection and recognition processes. - Improving overall operational management and monitoring in industrial settings.
Benefits: - Increased productivity through automated machine tracking. - Enhanced safety measures by monitoring machine activities closely.
Commercial Applications: Title: Industrial Machine Monitoring System for Manufacturing Plants This technology can be utilized in various industries such as automotive, electronics, and aerospace for efficient machine management and optimization of production processes.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to machine learning in industrial settings and video analysis for operational management systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in machine learning algorithms for video analysis and real-time monitoring in industrial environments.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device differentiate between various industrial machines based on feature points and change times? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale manufacturing plants?
Original Abstract Submitted
An operation management device includes a machine tool detection unit which detects industrial machines from videos from cameras based on registered feature points of the industrial machines, a varying point detection unit which detects, from the videos, time-varying feature points of the detected industrial machines and change times, and an individual machine recognition unit which recognizes the individual industrial machines based on the time-varying feature points and change times. The operation management device also includes a camera parameter calculation unit which calculates camera parameters of each camera, a machine distance calculation unit which calculates the distances between the feature points and the cameras based on the camera parameters, and a layout diagram creation unit which creates a layout diagram of icons of the industrial machines from the calculated distances and locations and three-dimensional coordinates of the center of the lens of each camera.
