JP6198990B2 - Work instruction system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a work instruction system for instructing a worker about work contents.

  Conventionally, when instructing a worker about work content, a method of distributing a paper medium on which the work content is printed or a method of displaying the work content on a monitor of a digital stand has been used. A digital stall is a system in which a monitor is laid on a workbench, e-learning that teaches the work content with a moving image or a still image, and production equipment such as an electric driver and a movable parts shelf.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a work detection system that determines that an abnormality is detected and outputs a notification command when a detection target is detected in an order different from the detection order.

JP 2013-025478 A

  However, in the method using a paper medium or a digital stall, it is necessary to turn away from the object to be processed in order to check the paper medium or the monitor. Also, the conventional work detection system only projects monochromatic light sequentially, and the amount of work instruction information is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to obtain a work instruction system that does not need to turn away from the object to be processed in order to confirm the work content.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention includes an imaging device that captures a distance image of a processing target placed on a placement unit. The present invention also includes a data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates a shape and a position of a processing target based on a distance image captured by an imaging device, and work instruction data Information processing apparatus including a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of the processing target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content determined by the data processing unit Is provided. In addition, the present invention includes a projection device that projects the work content instruction image onto the placing means with the processing object as the center.

  The work instruction system according to the present invention has an effect that it is not necessary to turn away from the processing target in order to confirm the work content.

The figure which shows the structure of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an information processing apparatus of a work instruction system according to a first embodiment. 1 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations of the work instruction system according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the display of the work content instruction | indication image by the work instruction | indication system concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 2. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 3 of this invention. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of a switching process of a work content instruction image of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment. The figure which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system concerning Embodiment 4 of this invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the work instruction system according to the fourth embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the work content instruction | indication image by the work instruction | indication system concerning Embodiment 4. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a work instruction system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a work instruction system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The work instruction system 200 is based on an imaging device 103 that captures a distance image of the processing target 105 placed on the processing table 101 that is a mounting means for mounting the processing target 105, and a distance image captured by the imaging device 103. The information processing apparatus 100 that generates the work content instruction image and the projection apparatus 104 that projects the work content instruction image generated by the information processing apparatus 100 onto the processing table 101 with the processing target 105 as the center. A distance image sensor can be applied to the imaging device 103. A projector can be applied to the projection device 104. In the following description, a configuration in which the mounting unit is the processing base 101 is taken as an example, but a device that transports the processing target 105 while mounting the processing target 105 may be the mounting unit. A specific example of the apparatus that conveys the processing target 105 while placing it is a conveyor.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the first embodiment. The information processing apparatus 100 includes an imaging device connection interface 14 that receives a distance image from the imaging device 103, and video data processing that calculates the shape and position of the processing target 105 from the distance image that the imaging device connection interface 14 receives from the imaging device 103. The content of projection based on the information stored in the data storage unit 17, the data storage unit 17 that stores data of the work instruction content, the shape and position of the processing target 105 calculated by the video data processing unit 16 A data processing unit 15 that generates the work content, a display generation unit 20 that generates a work content instruction image based on the projection content generated by the data processing unit 15, and a projection device connection interface 12 that outputs the work content instruction image to the projection device 104. And have.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the first embodiment. The information processing apparatus 100 stores an arithmetic device 21 that executes a program, a memory 22 that the arithmetic device 21 uses as a work area, a communication device 23 for communication with the imaging device 103 and the projection device 104, software, and data. And a storage device 24. As the information processing apparatus 100, not only a general-purpose computer terminal but also a monitorless programmable display can be applied. A central processing unit (CPU) can be applied to the arithmetic device 21. A RAM (Random Access Memory) can be applied to the memory 22. A flash memory can be applied to the storage device 24.

  The video data processing unit 16, the data processing unit 15, and the display generation unit 20 illustrated in FIG. 2 are realized by executing the software stored in the storage device 24 by the arithmetic device 21 using the memory 22 as a work area. The data storage unit 17 is realized by the storage device 24. The projection device connection interface 12 and the imaging device connection interface 14 are realized by using the communication device 23 by the arithmetic device 21 that executes the software stored in the storage device 24 using the memory 22 as a work area. A plurality of arithmetic devices and a plurality of memories may cooperate to execute the above function.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an operation flow of the work instruction system according to the first embodiment. In step S <b> 101, the video data processing unit 16 acquires a distance image of the processing target 105 from the imaging device 103 through the imaging device connection interface 14.

  In step S102, the video data processing unit 16 calculates the shape and position of the processing target 105 from the distance image acquired in step S101.

  In step S103, the data processing unit 15 reads the data of the work instruction content from the data storage unit 17, and generates the projection content according to the shape and position of the processing target. The projection content here is what work instruction is displayed in which part of the region on the processing table 101 centering on the processing target 105.

  In step S104, the display generation unit 20 converts the projection content generated by the data processing unit 15 in step S103 into an image and generates a work content instruction image.

  In step S <b> 105, the display generation unit 20 outputs the work content instruction image to the projection device 104 via the projection device connection interface 12, and projects the work content instruction image from the projection device 104 to the processing table 101 centering on the work target 105. To do.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a work content instruction image displayed by the work instruction system according to the first embodiment. Adjacent to the screw 51 arranged in the screw hole of the workpiece 105, a ring 52 indicating the position of the screw 51, a sentence 53 indicating the work content of “tighten the screw with the tool A”, and a direction in which the screw is tightened are represented. An arrow 54 is displayed. Also, adjacent to the connector 55 of the processing target 105, a sentence 56 indicating the work content “insert the cable from the direction of the arrow” and an arrow 57 indicating the direction of inserting the cable are displayed.

  By periodically performing the above processing, even when a change in the position or orientation of the processing target 105 occurs during the operation, it is possible to issue a work instruction following the change in the position or orientation of the processing target 105.

  In the first embodiment, the work content instruction image is displayed on the processing table 101 with the processing target 105 as the center. Therefore, the worker can grasp the contents of the work to be performed at present without removing the line of sight from the processing target 105, and can perform the work efficiently. Therefore, it is difficult for an operator to perform an operation without confirming an operation instruction, and a human error is less likely to occur.

  The work instruction system according to the first embodiment can also store the image data input from the imaging device 103 through the imaging device connection interface 14 in the data storage unit 17. By accumulating the image data input from the imaging apparatus 103, it is possible to calculate based on the accumulated image data of the required work time. Therefore, by accumulating the image data input from the imaging apparatus 103, the work efficiency can be improved by changing the order of the work processes. In obtaining the work time for each work process, it is not necessary to arrange a measurement person separately from the worker, so that the cost of obtaining the work time can be suppressed. In addition, by projecting a work content instruction image centering on the processing target 105, even when a conveyor is used as the conveying means, the instruction content is displayed at a place where the work content instruction is required following the movement of the processing target 105. Can be displayed.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a work instruction system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The work instruction system 210 according to the second embodiment includes an electric tool 106 used for work on the processing target 105, and a control device 102 that monitors an operation time of the electric tool 106 and outputs a monitoring result to the information processing device 110. .

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the second embodiment. The information processing apparatus 110 is different from the information processing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment in that the information processing apparatus 110 includes a control device connection interface 13 that receives a monitoring result of the operation time of the power tool 106 from the control device 102. The information processing apparatus 110 stores a reference value for the operating time of the power tool 106 for each work process in the data storage unit 17. Further, the data processing unit 15 projects based on the shape and position of the processing target 105 calculated by the video data processing unit 16, the information acquired by the control device connection interface 13, and the information stored in the data storage unit 17. Generate content. That is, when the operation time of the electric power tool 106 acquired from the control device 102 is less than the reference value, the data processing unit 15 generates the projection content including a message warning that the work is incomplete.

  The control device connection interface 13 illustrated in FIG. 7 is realized by using the communication device 23 by the arithmetic device 21 that has executed the software. A plurality of arithmetic devices and a plurality of memories may cooperate to execute the above function.

  According to the work instruction system according to the second embodiment, a work instruction screen reflecting the operation time of the electric tool 106 can be projected on the work table 101 with the work target 105 as the center. Therefore, when there is a concern that the operation time of the electric tool 106 is less than the reference value stored in the data storage unit 17 and the work is incomplete, a warning is issued to the worker so that the work is performed completely. be able to. As a specific example, when the power tool 106 is an electric screwdriver and there is a concern about insufficient tightening of screws, a message warning about insufficient tightening is displayed to encourage additional tightening and to prevent assembly failure. Can be reduced.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The information processing apparatus 120 of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment is different from the information processing apparatus 100 of the work instruction system 200 of the first embodiment in that the information processing apparatus 120 includes a work path analysis unit 18. The data storage unit 17 stores unique work path data for each work process. An example of the work path here is the position and flow line of the operator's hand. The unique work path is a work path that is a condition for determining whether or not the current work process is completed.

  In the information processing apparatus 120 of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment, the video data processing unit 16 acquires the position of the worker's hand in addition to the position and shape of the processing target 105.

  The hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 120 of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the information processing apparatus 100 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the work path analysis unit 18 is realized by the calculation device 21 executing the software stored in the storage device 24 using the memory 22 as a work area.

  In the work instruction system according to the third embodiment, the work path analysis unit 18 calculates the position and flow line of the worker's hand by arranging the distance images acquired by the video data processing unit 16 in time series.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a switching process of the work content instruction image of the work instruction system according to the third embodiment. In step S <b> 201, the work path analysis unit 18 acquires a work path from the image data of the distance image acquired through the imaging device connection interface 14.

  In step S202, the work path analysis unit 18 determines whether the work path acquired in step S201 corresponds to a unique work path. If the work path acquired in step S201 does not correspond to the unique work path, No in step S202, and the work content instruction image switching process is terminated. If the work path acquired in step S201 corresponds to the unique work path, the result in step S202 is Yes, and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the data processing unit 15 proceeds to the next work process. That is, the work instruction content read from the data storage unit 17 when the projection content is generated is changed to the next work process. After shifting to the next work process, the work content instruction image switching process is terminated.

  After completion of the work content instruction image switching process, the process shown in FIG. 4 is performed to create and project the work content instruction image.

  The work instruction system according to the third embodiment can change the work instruction content to the next work process when the work path corresponds to the unique work path based on the image captured by the imaging device 103. Therefore, the worker does not need to turn the paper medium or operate the switch in order to switch the work instruction content, and work efficiency can be improved. In addition, when acquiring a work path for each work process, it is not necessary to arrange a measurement person separately from the worker, so that the cost of acquiring the work path can be suppressed.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The information processing apparatus 130 of the work instruction system according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes the mask data generation unit 19 that generates mask data of a mask that does not display an image. Is different. In addition to the position and shape of the processing target 105, the video data processing unit 16 acquires the position and shape of the worker's hand. In addition, the display generation unit 20 generates a work content instruction image so that a portion overlapping the mask data becomes black. Others are the same as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an operation flow of the work instruction system according to the fourth embodiment. In step S <b> 301, the video data processing unit 16 acquires a distance image of the processing target 105 from the imaging device 103 through the imaging device connection interface 14.

  In step S302, the video data processing unit 16 calculates the shape and position of the processing target 105 and the shape and position of the worker's hand from the distance image acquired in step S301.

  In step S303, the mask data creation unit 19 creates mask data that matches the shape of the operator's hand.

  In step S304, the data processing unit 15 reads the data of the work instruction content from the data storage unit 17, and generates projection content according to the shape and position of the worker. Note that step S303 and step S304 may be performed in the reverse order or may be performed in parallel.

  In step S305, the display generation unit 20 generates an operation content instruction image by converting the projection content generated by the data processing unit 15 in step S304 into an image. At this time, the display generation unit 20 generates a work content instruction image by setting the portion where the operator's hand is present to black based on the mask data created by the mask data creation unit 19.

  In step S306, the display generation unit 20 outputs the work content instruction image to the projection device 104 through the projection device connection interface 12, and projects the work content instruction image.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a work content instruction image by the work instruction system according to the fourth embodiment. By superimposing the mask 61 created by the mask data creation unit 19 and the work content instruction image 62 before mask processing, and blackening the portion where the mask 61 and the work content instruction image 62 before mask processing overlap, A work content instruction image 63 is generated. Therefore, the work content instruction image 63 is black with the portion overlapping the operator's hand masked. Therefore, even if the work content instruction image 63 is projected from the projection device 104, the image light does not hit the operator's hand. Thereby, since the work content instruction image is not superimposed on the worker's hand, the visibility can be improved.

Embodiment 5. FIG.
The information processing apparatus of the work instruction system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is different from the first embodiment in that the mold data of the processing target 105 is stored in the data storage unit 17. Others are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The data processing unit 15 of the work instruction system according to the fifth exemplary embodiment generates projection content indicating the cutting position of the processing target 105 based on the mold data. The work instruction system according to the fifth embodiment can superimpose and display the cutting position on the processing target 105 in the cutting operation step when the processing target 105 is a sheet, for example, cloth. Therefore, the process of transferring the shape to the workpiece 105 can be reduced, and the number of work steps can be reduced.

  The configuration described in the above embodiment shows an example of the contents of the present invention, and can be combined with another known technique, and can be combined with other configurations without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is also possible to omit or change the part.

  12 Projection Device Connection Interface, 13 Control Device Connection Interface, 14 Imaging Device Connection Interface, 15 Data Processing Unit, 16 Video Data Processing Unit, 17 Data Storage Unit, 18 Work Path Analysis Unit, 19 Mask Data Creation Unit, 20 Display Generation Unit , 21 Computing device, 22 Memory, 23 Communication device, 24 Storage device, 100, 110, 120, 130 Information processing device, 101 Processing table, 102 Control device, 103 Imaging device, 104 Projection device, 105 Processing object, 106 Electric tool 200, 210 Work instruction system.

Claims (13)

An imaging device that periodically captures a distance image of the processing target placed on the placing means;
A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on the latest distance image captured by the imaging device, and the work instruction data Information processing having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of the processing target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit Equipment,
A projection device for projecting the work content instruction image onto the above-mentioned placing means centering on the processing object;
The information processing apparatus includes a work path analysis unit that calculates a work path indicated by the position and flow line of a worker's hand,
The data storage unit stores a unique work path that is a condition for determining whether or not the current work process is completed,
The video data processing unit obtains the position of a worker's hand from the distance image,
The working path analysis part, work instruction system that is characterized by calculating the position and the flow line of the hand of the operator by arranging the distance image in time series. The data processing unit, when the work path coincides with the unique work path, changes the work instruction data used for generating the projection content to the work instruction data of a next work process. Item 4. The work instruction system according to Item 1 . An imaging device that periodically captures a distance image of the processing target placed on the placing means;
A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on the latest distance image captured by the imaging device, and the work instruction data Information processing having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of the processing target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit Equipment,
A projection device for projecting the work content instruction image onto the above-mentioned placing means centering on the processing object;
The information processing apparatus has a mask data creation unit that creates mask data of a mask that hides an image based on the shape and position of a worker's hand,
The display generation unit may work instruction system that is characterized in that to generate the work instruction image and a portion overlapping with the mask to black. An electric tool used for the processing work to be processed;
A control device for controlling the power tool,
The information processing apparatus includes:
The reference value of the operation time of the electric tool is stored in the data storage unit, and when the operation time of the electric tool acquired from the control device is less than the reference value, the data processing unit is incomplete The work instruction system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the projection content including a message that warns of the occurrence of the projection is generated.   An imaging device that periodically captures a distance image of the processing target placed on the placing means;
  A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on the latest distance image captured by the imaging device, and the work instruction data Information processing having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of the processing target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit Equipment,
  A projection device for projecting the work content instruction image onto the placement unit with the processing object as a center;
  An electric tool used for the processing work to be processed;
  A control device for controlling the power tool,
  The information processing apparatus includes:
  The reference value of the operation time of the electric tool is stored in the data storage unit, and when the operation time of the electric tool acquired from the control device is less than the reference value, the data processing unit is incomplete A work instruction system that generates the projection content including a message that warns that it is. An imaging device that captures a distance image of a processing target placed on the placing means;
A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on a distance image captured by the imaging device, the work instruction data, and the processing An information processing apparatus having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of a target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit ,
The work instruction image, and a projection device for projecting said placing means prior to about the processing target,
The information processing apparatus includes a work path analysis unit that calculates a work path indicated by the position and flow line of a worker's hand,
The data storage unit stores a unique work path that is a condition for determining whether or not the current work process is completed,
The video data processing unit obtains the position of a worker's hand from the distance image,
The work path analysis unit calculates the position and flow line of the worker's hand by arranging the distance images in time series. The data processing unit, when the work path coincides with the unique work path, changes the work instruction data used for generating the projection content to the work instruction data of a next work process. Item 7. The work instruction system according to Item 6 . The information processing apparatus has a mask data creation unit that creates mask data of a mask that hides an image based on the shape and position of a worker's hand,
The display generation unit, the operation instructing system according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that to generate the work instruction image and a portion overlapping with the mask to black. An imaging device that captures a distance image of a processing target placed on the placing means;
A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on a distance image captured by the imaging device, the work instruction data, and the processing An information processing apparatus having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of a target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit ,
A projection device for projecting the work content instruction image onto the placement unit with the processing object as a center;
The information processing apparatus has a mask data creation unit that creates mask data of a mask that hides an image based on the shape and position of a worker's hand,
The work generation system, wherein the display generation unit generates the work content instruction image by making a portion overlapping the mask black. An electric tool used for the processing work to be processed;
A control device for controlling the power tool,
The information processing apparatus includes:
The reference value of the operation time of the electric tool is stored in the data storage unit, and when the operation time of the electric tool acquired from the control device is less than the reference value, the data processing unit is incomplete The work instruction system according to any one of claims 6 to 9 , wherein the projection content including a message warning that the projection is included is generated. An imaging device that captures a distance image of a processing target placed on the placing means;
A data storage unit that stores work instruction data for each work process, a video data processing unit that calculates the shape and position of the processing object based on the latest distance image captured by the imaging device, and the work instruction data Information processing having a data processing unit that generates projection content based on the shape and position of the processing target, and a display generation unit that generates an operation content instruction image by imaging the projection content generated by the data processing unit Equipment,
A projection device for projecting the work content instruction image onto the placement unit with the processing object as a center;
An electric tool used for the processing work to be processed;
A control device for controlling the power tool,
The information processing apparatus includes:
The reference value of the operation time of the electric tool is stored in the data storage unit, and when the operation time of the electric tool acquired from the control device is less than the reference value, the data processing unit is incomplete A work instruction system that generates the projection content including a message that warns that it is. Wherein the data storage unit, the work instruction system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by storing the distance image. The data storage unit stores the mold data to be processed,
The work instruction system according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein the data processing unit generates a projection content indicating a cutting position of the processing target based on the mold data.

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