Work instruction system and image processing apparatus

Abstract

A system for outputting a work instruction, in which an image processing device that takes a picture of a photographic subject is connected to an output device is disclosed. The system includes an imaging unit that generates image data showing the picture of the photographic subject; an obtaining unit that obtains determination data used for determining whether a work process performed on the photographic subject is completed; an input unit that inputs reference material data indicating reference materials used for reference in the work process; a determination unit that determines whether the work process performed on the photographic subject is completed, the determination being made depending on whether the photographic subject in the image data is in a state indicated by the determination data; and an output unit that outputs, to the output device, reference material data for a work process specified in accordance with the determination.

What is claimed is 
     
         1 . A system for outputting a work instruction, in which an image processing device that takes a picture of a photographic subject is connected to an output device, the system comprising:
 an imaging unit that generates image data showing the picture of the photographic subject;   an obtaining unit that obtains determination data used for determination of whether a work process performed on the photographic subject is completed;   an input unit that inputs reference material data indicating reference materials used for reference in the work process;   a determination unit that determines whether the work process performed on the photographic subject is completed, the determination being made depending on whether the photographic subject in the image data is in a state indicated by the determination data; and   an output unit that outputs, to the output device, reference material data for a work process specified in accordance with the determination.   
     
     
         2 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the photographic subject includes a product on which a part is installed in the work process or the part that constitutes the product. 
     
     
         3 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the determination data includes a color, a type, a shape of the product or the part, a number of parts to be installed on the product in the work process, a position of the product at which the part is to be installed in the work process, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the reference material data includes work instructions for the work process, work content of the work process, an image that indicates the product or the part to be used in the work process, an image that indicates a state where the part is installed on the product, work order by which the work process is performed, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the determination unit determines whether the work process corresponds to a work process specified in the work instructions. 
     
     
         6 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a recognition unit that recognizes characters, numbers, a figure, a symbol, a bar code, or a two-dimensional code included in the photographic subject, a shape of the photographic subject, or a combination thereof, wherein identification data for identifying the photographic subject is determined in accordance with the recognition and the identification data is stored in association with the work process.   
     
     
         7 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the identification data includes a serial number, a production number, or an ID. 
     
     
         8 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein work record data including a working time during which the work process is performed is generated. 
     
     
         9 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein if a plurality of parts including a first part and a second part are used in the work process, the determination unit performs the determination based on whether the first part and the second part are installed, order by which the first part and the second part are installed, positions at which the first part and the second part are installed, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein if it is determined that a work process specified in work instructions is completed, the output unit outputs, to the output device, reference material data for a subsequent work process that follows the completed work process. 
     
     
         11 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein
 a type of the photographic subject is determined,   reference material data for the determined type is input, and   the reference material data is output, to the output device, based on the determined type.   
     
     
         12 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein based on the determination, the output unit outputs, to the output device, reference material data for a work process correction to correct a previously performed work process. 
     
     
         13 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines, based on the determination data, a direction, a color, a shape, a number, or order of the photographic subject, or characters or a drawing written on the photographic subject. 
     
     
         14 . The system for outputting a work instruction as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the output unit emphatically outputs, to the output device, a position as a work object in the work process. 
     
     
         15 . A system for outputting a work instruction, in which an image processing device that takes a picture of a photographic subject is connected to an output device, the system comprising:
 a first input unit that inputs part checking data, the part checking data indicating a part to be installed on the photographic subject;   an obtaining unit that obtains determination data used for determination of whether a work process performed on the photographic subject is completed;   a second input unit that inputs reference material data indicating reference materials used for reference in the work process;   a determination unit that determines whether the work process performed on the photographic subject is completed, the determination being made depending on whether the photographic subject includes an object indicated by the part checking data and the determination data; and   an output unit that outputs, to the output device, reference material data for a work process specified in accordance with the determination.   
     
     
         16 . An image processing apparatus for taking a picture of a photographic subject, the image processing apparatus comprising:
 an imaging unit that generates image data showing the picture of the photographic subject;   an obtaining unit that obtains determination data used for determination of whether a work process performed on the photographic subject is completed;   an input unit that inputs reference material data indicating reference materials used for reference in the work process;   a determination unit that determines whether the work process performed on the photographic subject is completed, the determination being made depending on whether the photographic subject in the image data is in a state indicated by the determination data; and   an output unit that outputs reference material data for a work process specified in accordance with the determination.