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KR-102963655-B1 - SUPPORT SYSTEM AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF A MACHINE FOR TREATING FOOD PRODUCTS

KR102963655B1KR 102963655 B1KR102963655 B1KR 102963655B1KR-102963655-B1

Abstract

A support system (1) for managing a machine (10) for processing food is disclosed. The system (1) includes an augmented reality visor device (20), and the augmented reality visor device comprises: at least one camera (200) configured to capture at least one first image (IM1); at least one display (202) configured to display at least one second image (IM2); and It includes a first data exchange module (204) configured to transmit at least one first image (IM1) and receive at least one second image (IM2). The system also includes a machine (10) for processing food, the machine including a processing chamber (100) configured to receive food, an actuator (104) configured to apply a processing process to food inside the processing chamber, and a second data exchange module (108) connectable to a first data exchange module (204). The machine (10) for processing food further includes a processing and control unit (106) connected to the second data exchange module (108), and the processing and control unit (106) is, - Receive at least one first image (IM1) from the visor device (20) through the second data exchange module (108), and - Identify multiple real elements (O1-O4) within at least one first image (IM1), and - Generate at least one second image (IM2), and - Integrating one or more graphic elements (G1-G6) into at least one second image (IM2), and - It is configured to transmit at least one second image (IM2) to the visor device (20) through the second data exchange module (108).

Inventors

  • 코키 안드레아
  • 라자리니 로베르또

Assignees

  • 알리 그룹 에스.알.엘.

Dates

Publication Date
20260511
Application Date
20200831
Priority Date
20190903

Claims (20)

  1. As a support system (1) for managing a machine (10) for processing food, - an augmented reality visor device (20) comprising at least one camera (200) configured to capture at least one first image (IM1) and a first data exchange module (204) configured to transmit the at least one first image (IM1) and receive augmented reality elements (G1-G6); and - A machine (10) for processing food, comprising a processing chamber (100) configured to receive food, an actuator (104) configured to apply a processing process to the food inside the processing chamber, and a second data exchange module (108) connectable to the first data exchange module (204). The machine (10) for processing the above food further includes a processing and control unit (106) connected to the second data exchange module (108), and The above processing and control unit (106) is, - Receive at least one first image (IM1) from the visor device (20) through the second data exchange module (108), and - Identifying a plurality of actual elements (O1-O4) within at least one first image (IM1), and - Configured to generate one or more augmented reality elements (G1-G6) based on information included in or extracted from at least one first image (IM1), and The above visor device (20) includes at least one display (202) configured to display at least one second image (IM2), and The above processing and control unit (106) is, - Create the second image (IM2), and - Integrating one or more augmented reality graphic elements (G1-G6) into the at least one second image (IM2), and - The above at least one second image (IM2) is configured to be transmitted to the visor device (20) through the second data exchange module (108), and The machine (10) for processing the above food includes a memory (126), and the memory (126) includes, - A plurality of augmented reality elements (G1-G6) related to the operation and/or installation and/or maintenance of the machine (10) for processing the above food; and/or - Multiple geometric/dimensional/color information items of the components of the machine (10) and/or objects configured to be identified by the unit (106) are stored, and The processing and control unit (106) is configured to compare information stored in the memory (126) and the captured first image (IM1) to identify the components and/or objects of the machine (10), and The above processing and control unit (106) is configured to drive the actuator (104). Support system.
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  3. In paragraph 1, The above augmented reality elements (G1-G6) are sound and/or graphic elements, Support system.
  4. In paragraph 1 or 3, The above one or more augmented reality graphic elements (G1-G6) include text elements, geometric elements, graphic link elements and/or static and/or animated virtual reconstructions of the above real elements (O1-O4). Support system.
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  6. In paragraph 1 or 3, The one or more actual elements (O1-O3) within the at least one first image (IM1) represent a part or component of the machine (10). Support system.
  7. In paragraph 1 or 3, The processing and control unit (106) is configured to associate one or more augmented reality elements (G1-G4) with one or more identified real elements (O1-O3), Support system.
  8. In paragraph 1 or 3, - The above at least one first image (IM1) is composed of a first pixel matrix, and - The above at least one second image (IM2) is composed of a second pixel matrix, and the pixels of the second pixel matrix have a predetermined matching relationship with the pixels of the first pixel matrix, and - One or more of the above actual elements (O1-O4) are located in the first region (R1-R4) of the first pixel matrix, and - The first region (R1-R4) of the first pixel matrix corresponds to the second region (I1-I4) of the second pixel matrix, Support system.
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  10. In paragraph 1 or 3, The machine (10) for processing the above food is a machine for processing liquid or semi-liquid food, the processing chamber (100) includes a container for processing a liquid or semi-liquid base product, the actuator (104) includes a stirrer for mixing the product within the processing container, and the machine (10) for processing the above food further includes a heat treatment system (110) having a heat exchanger (112, 114) associated with the processing container. Support system.
  11. In paragraph 1 or 3, The machine (10) for processing the above food includes at least one sensor (124) connected to the processing and control unit (106) and configured to detect operation and/or state parameters of the machine (10), and the processing and control unit (106) is, - Receive the above operation and/or status parameters; - configured to generate an augmented reality element (G5) representing the detected parameters, Support system.
  12. In Paragraph 11, The processing and control unit (106) is configured to integrate the augmented reality element (G5) representing the detected parameter into the at least one second image (IM2). Support system.
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  14. In paragraph 1 or 3, The machine (10) for processing the above food is an oven, and the actuator (104) includes one or more heating elements for thermally processing the above food, Support system.
  15. As a method of supporting management of a machine (10) for processing food, - A step of providing a system (1) comprising an augmented reality visor device (20) according to claim 1 or 3 and a machine (10) for processing food; - A step of capturing at least one first image (IM1) using the camera (200); - A step of identifying one or more actual elements (O1-O4) within at least one first image (IM1); - A step of generating one or more augmented reality elements (G1-G6) based on information included in or derived from at least one first image (IM1); How to apply.
  16. In paragraph 15, - A step of integrating one or more augmented reality graphic elements (G1-G6) into the at least one second image (IM2), - further comprising the step of displaying at least one second image (IM2) using at least one display (202) of the visor device (20), How to apply.
  17. In paragraph 15, The identified one or more actual elements (O1-O4) represent the location of one or more objects within the at least one first image (IM1), How to apply.
  18. In paragraph 15, A step comprising associating one or more augmented reality elements (G1-G4) with one or more identified real elements (O1-O4), How to apply.
  19. In paragraph 15, - A step of providing a memory (126) used to store a plurality of augmented reality elements (G1-G6) related to the operation and/or installation and/or maintenance of the machine (10) for processing the above food; - A step of displaying a menu (G6) on the display (202) of the visor device, which includes options for displaying the accurate operation of the machine (10) and/or options for maintenance of the machine (10); - When an option is selected from the menu (G6), a step of retrieving a set of augmented reality elements (G1-G6) associated with that option from the memory (126); and - A step of displaying one or more of the augmented reality elements (G1-G6) of the above set; comprising, How to apply.
  20. In paragraph 15, - A step of providing at least one sensor (124); - A step of detecting operation and/or state parameters of a machine (10) for processing food using at least one sensor (124) above; - A step of generating a graphic element (G5) including at least one augmented reality element representing the detected operating parameter; How to apply.

Description

Support System and Corresponding Method for the Management of a Machine for Treating Food Products The present invention relates to a support system and a corresponding method for managing a machine for processing food, for example, a machine for processing liquid or semi-liquid food. Machines of the prior art for processing food do not have any systems to provide immediate support to assembly engineers/installers/end users for the various operations (e.g., machine setup, machine maintenance, production using recipes, machine cleaning, etc.) that these workers are required to perform on the machine in the course of their daily work in the industry. Moreover, even if some form of support is considered, it is usually provided through remote support means (e.g., telephone), which have the disadvantage of potentially causing misunderstandings between remote support personnel and operations personnel working on the machine. Therefore, the industry feels the need to reduce the time associated with the installation, maintenance, and/or operation of production machinery. Furthermore, it is desirable that there be no human error in such installation and maintenance. Therefore, the need felt by technical personnel (installation and assembly engineers) working on machines for processing food is to reduce machine installation time and errors. In this case, another need felt by the (end) user of the machine is to reduce the time and errors involved in the machine's washing/cleaning and maintenance. Another need felt by the machine's users is receiving comprehensive and effective support for recipe execution and work programs executable by the machine: as a non-limiting example, for the management of batch freezing and/or cooking/baking programs. Generally speaking, it should also be emphasized that there is a general need in the relevant industry to reduce the time and cost of professional training for technical personnel (assembly and maintenance engineers) and/or end users of the machine regarding specific activities required to be performed on the machine. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a machine according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a system according to one or more embodiments. FIGS. 3 to 8 illustrate aspects and features of one or more embodiments. Referring to the attached drawings, the drawing symbol (10) represents the machine of the present invention for processing food. As used in this disclosure, “processing” means any action performed on food for processing purposes—e.g., thermal, mechanical, chemical, washing, or any other type. For example, processing may include washing surfaces in contact with food, and the machine (10) may include a dishwasher. The machine (10) can be any machine for producing food. However, for the sake of brevity and ease of understanding and without loss of generality, the machine (10) will be described below as a machine designed to process liquid or semi-liquid products (thermally)—e.g., suitable for performing heat treatments such as pasteurization or suitable for making ice cream products. The machine (10) for processing liquid or semi-liquid food products illustrated in FIG. 1 is preferably a machine for manufacturing products in sectors such as ice cream, baking and confectionery (non-limiting examples include gelato, soft ice cream, granita, milkshake, yogurt, frozen dessert, chilled cream), and accordingly may include a machine for manufacturing ice cream (soft serve or artisan gelato) equipped with a container for heat treatment (pasteurization). For example, a machine (10) for processing food such as liquid or semi-liquid products, - A processing chamber (100) configured to receive food; as illustrated in FIG. 1, (the machine (10) may preferably include a container (102) for processing a liquid or semi-liquid base product and defining the processing chamber (100); - At least one actuator (104) configured to apply a processing process to food inside a processing chamber (100); as illustrated in FIG. 1, the actuator (104) preferably includes a stirrer (preferably mounted inside a container (102)) for mixing the product inside the processing chamber (100); - Processing and control unit (106); and - Includes a data exchange module (108) connected to (e.g., included or combined with) the processing and control unit (106), preferably a wireless transceiver. As used in this disclosure, "actuator" means any mechanical, electrical, electronic, or other element that operates on food to perform a process (of any kind, mechanical, thermal, or chemical) on food. According to the embodiment, the actuator (104) may be defined by one or more heating and/or cooling elements. More generally speaking, the machine (10) may be a machine for processing any type of food: for example, the machine may be an oven, a refrigerator, a dough mixer, a machine for the ice cream/baking and confectionery sector, or other machine. If the machine (1