18604892. SUPPLY APPARATUS simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
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SUPPLY APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Hiroaki Fujihara of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Yasuhiro Ohkawa of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Ippei Takaishi of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Yuhi Minamino of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Reiya Asanuma of Inagi Tokyo (JP)
SUPPLY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18604892 titled 'SUPPLY APPARATUS
The supply apparatus described in the abstract includes an input conveyor, a receiving conveyor, a camera, and a processor. The input conveyor is used to input articles, while the receiving conveyor receives the articles from the input conveyor. The camera photographs the articles on the receiving conveyor, and the processor extracts the article region from the captured image, calculates the area ratio of the article region in the image, and determines the stop time for the input conveyor based on this ratio.
- Input conveyor for articles
- Receiving conveyor for received articles
- Camera for photographing articles
- Processor for analyzing images and calculating area ratios
- Stop time determined based on area ratio
Potential Applications: - Automated sorting systems - Quality control in manufacturing processes - Inventory management in warehouses
Problems Solved: - Efficient handling of articles in a supply chain - Automated decision-making based on visual data - Improved accuracy in stopping conveyor systems
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in supply chain operations - Reduced human intervention in sorting processes - Enhanced accuracy in article handling
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Article Sorting System for Supply Chains This technology can be utilized in various industries such as e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and reduce labor costs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the processor determine the stop time for the input conveyor? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different industrial settings?
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Original Abstract Submitted
A supply apparatus according to an embodiment includes an input conveyor, a receiving conveyor, a camera, and a processor. The input conveyor is configured to input an article. The receiving conveyor is configured to receive the article that the input conveyor inputs. The camera is configured to photograph the article placed on the receiving conveyor. The processor is configured to extract an article region where the article appears, from a photography image that the camera photographs, calculate an area ratio that the article region indicates in the photography image, based on the article region, stop the input conveyor, based on the area ratio and set a stop time for stopping the input conveyor, based on the area ratio.
