18362666. WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract (Hitachi, Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Cesar Daniel Rojas Ferrer of Tokyo (JP)
Takayuki Fujiwara of Tokyo (JP)
WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18362666 titled 'WORK SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORK SUPPORT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The invention is a work support system that includes an imaging unit, a control unit, and a display unit. The imaging unit captures an image of a work site, the control unit specifies a work target region selected by the worker in the image, and the display unit shows text to support the worker's work near the work target region.
- Imaging unit captures image of work site
- Control unit specifies work target region selected by worker
- Display unit shows text to support worker's work near target region
- Sensor unit recognizes worker's line of sight
- Control unit specifies predetermined region from center of line of sight as work target region
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where workers need support and guidance in their tasks, such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
Problems Solved
1. Providing workers with visual guidance in their work tasks 2. Improving efficiency and accuracy of work by directing workers to specific target regions
Benefits
1. Enhanced worker productivity and performance 2. Reduction in errors and rework 3. Improved safety by guiding workers to specific work areas
Potential Commercial Applications
"Work Support System for Enhanced Worker Productivity and Safety" could be used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare to improve worker performance and safety.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing systems that provide visual guidance to workers in various industries, but the specific combination of features in this work support system may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the specific text to display near the work target region?
The abstract does not provide details on how the system selects and displays the text to support the worker's work near the target region. This could involve pre-programmed instructions or real-time analysis of the work environment.
What types of sensors are used to recognize the worker's line of sight?
The abstract mentions a sensor unit that recognizes the worker's line of sight, but it does not specify the type of sensors used for this purpose. Different sensors could have varying levels of accuracy and reliability in detecting the worker's gaze.
Original Abstract Submitted
The invention is to appropriately support work of a worker. A work support system includes an imaging unit, a control unit, and a display unit. The imaging unit captures an image of a work site. The control unit specifies a region selected by the worker at the work site in the image as a work target region including a work target. The display unit displays text for supporting the work of the worker in the vicinity of the work target region of the image. The work support system includes a sensor unit configured to recognize a line of sight of the worker, and the control unit specifies a predetermined region from a center of the line of sight recognized by the sensor unit as the work target region.
