JP2000121564A - Container collection method of container collection processing machine - Google Patents
Container collection method of container collection processing machineInfo
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Abstract
(57)【要約】
【課題】容器材質の判定確度を向上しその認識機構を簡
略化するとともに、容器材質の増加に柔軟に対応するこ
との出来る容器回収処理機の容器材質判別方法を提供す
る。
【解決手段】リサイクルマークを表面に付された容器４
をカメラ１で撮影し、その画像信号を画像処理装置２に
入力する。画像処理装置２は、入力された画像データか
ら、先ず最初に三角マークを認識し、その後、その中に
記載されている数字（材質番号）を認識し、材質を判別
する。必要に応じて容器４に照明３をあててもよく、ま
た、ローラ５により容器４を回転させながら、カメラ１
により連続的に画像信号を画像処理装置２に入力しても
よい。
(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a container material discriminating method of a container collection processor capable of improving the accuracy of container material determination, simplifying a recognition mechanism thereof, and flexibly coping with an increase in container material. . A container (4) having a recycle mark on its surface.
Is captured by the camera 1 and the image signal is input to the image processing device 2. The image processing apparatus 2 first recognizes a triangle mark from input image data, and then recognizes a number (material number) described therein to determine a material. If necessary, the container 3 may be illuminated with the illumination 3.
May be input to the image processing device 2 continuously.
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ペットボトル等の
容器を回収する容器回収処理機の容器材質判別方法に関
する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for judging the material of a container of a container collecting and processing machine for collecting containers such as PET bottles.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来は、回収する容器のそれぞれの材質
に対応して反応するセンサを用いて容器の材質を判別し
ていた。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the material of a container has been determined by using a sensor that responds to the material of the container to be recovered.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】従来の方法では、容器
の材質によりセンサを含む測定系には微妙な調整が必要
であり、また各容器毎にセンサを用意する必要があっ
た。In the conventional method, fine adjustment is required for a measuring system including a sensor depending on the material of the container, and a sensor must be prepared for each container.
【０００４】本発明の目的は、容器材質の判別確度を向
上しその認識機構を簡略化するとともに、容器材質の増
加に柔軟に対応することのできる容器回収処理機の容器
材質判別方法を提供することにある。An object of the present invention is to provide a method of discriminating a container material of a container collecting and processing machine capable of improving the accuracy of discriminating the material of a container, simplifying a recognition mechanism thereof, and flexibly coping with an increase in the material of the container. It is in.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するため
に、本発明においては、、容器回収処理機は材質判別対
象の容器に付されたリサイクルマークを撮影するカメラ
と、該カメラからの信号を入力とする画像認識装置とを
具備し、該画像認識装置により前記リサイクルマークを
認識してこのリサイクルマークに対応して定められた材
質を判別することとした。In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, a container collecting and processing machine includes a camera for photographing a recycle mark attached to a container whose material is to be discriminated, and a signal from the camera. And an image recognizing device which receives the recycle mark as input. The recognizable mark is recognized by the image recognizing device, and a material determined corresponding to the recycle mark is determined.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明の実施の形態】図１はこの発明の実施例を示すシ
ステム構成図であり、図２は容器に付されたリサイクル
マークの実施例である。図１および図２において、容器
４の表面には三角マークおよび容器材質に応じて予め定
められた材質番号６からなるリサイクルマークが付され
ている。この容器４をカメラ１で撮影し、その画像信号
を画像認識装置２に入力する。画像認識装置２は、入力
された画像データから、先ず最初に三角マークを認識
し、その後、その中に記載されている数字（材質番号
６）を認識し、材質を判別する。FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a recycle mark attached to a container. 1 and 2, a triangular mark and a recycle mark having a material number 6 predetermined according to the material of the container are provided on the surface of the container 4. The container 4 is photographed by the camera 1, and the image signal is input to the image recognition device 2. The image recognition device 2 first recognizes a triangle mark from input image data, and then recognizes a number (material number 6) described therein to determine a material.
【０００７】なお、必要に応じて、照明３により容器４
に光を与えてもよい。It is to be noted that, if necessary, the container 4 is
May be given light.
【０００８】また、容器４が円筒状またはこれに近い形
状の場合には、ローラ５により容器を回転させながら、
カメラ１により連続的に画像信号を画像認識装置２に入
力してもよい。In the case where the container 4 has a cylindrical shape or a shape close thereto, the container 4 is rotated by the rollers 5 while rotating the container.
The image signal may be continuously input to the image recognition device 2 by the camera 1.
【０００９】また、三角マークの形状は三角に限ること
はなく、画像認識装置２との関係で識別し易い別の図形
でもかまわない。Further, the shape of the triangle mark is not limited to a triangle, but may be another figure which can be easily identified in relation to the image recognition device 2.
【００１０】また、三角マークおよび材質番号６は、容
器に直接印刷してもよく、あるいはシール等を張りつけ
てもよく、あるいは容器に凹凸を設けることにより形成
してもよい。The triangular mark and the material number 6 may be printed directly on the container, or may be provided with a seal or the like, or may be formed by providing irregularities on the container.
【００１１】[0011]
【発明の効果】本発明によれば、容器に付されているリ
サイクルマークを識別することにより、単一の認識装置
（センサを含む）で確実に容器材質を判別することがで
きるとともに、認識機構が簡略化され省スペース化を図
ることができる。また、材質の異なる容器が増加して
も、容易に対応することが可能となる。According to the present invention, by discriminating a recycle mark attached to a container, the material of the container can be reliably determined by a single recognition device (including a sensor), and a recognition mechanism is provided. Can be simplified and space can be saved. Further, even if the number of containers made of different materials increases, it is possible to easily cope with the increase.
【図１】この発明の実施例を示すシステム構成図FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】リサイクルマークの実施例を示す図FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a recycling mark.
１…カメラ、２…画像認識装置、３…照明、４…容器、
５…回転機構、６…リサイクルマーク。DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Camera, 2 ... Image recognition device, 3 ... Lighting, 4 ... Container,
5: rotating mechanism, 6: recycle mark.
Claims (1)
質判別方法において、容器に付されたリサイクルマーク
を撮影するカメラからの信号を画像認識装置に入力し、
該画像認識装置により前記リサイクルマークを認識して
このリサイクルマークに対応して定められた材質を判別
することを特徴とする容器回収処理機の容器材質判別方
法。In a container material discriminating method of a container collection processing machine for PET bottles and the like, a signal from a camera for photographing a recycle mark attached to the container is input to an image recognition device.
A container material discriminating method for a container collecting and processing machine, wherein said image recognizing device recognizes said recycle mark and discriminates a material determined corresponding to said recycle mark.
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