Verification methods and systems for use in computer directed assembly and manufacture

摘要

Verification methods, systems, and computer program products verify the completion of assembly instructions used in light-manufacturing. Using position guides in a user interface, an in-use component is aligned and ready for verification through a first set of images of the in-use component. A visual highlight area on the user interface overlaying the in-use component indicates where to perform the assembly instructions. To create a traceable record, a second set of images are stored in an assembly record database when the assembler points a wand where the in-use component has been assembled. Another verification approach includes pointing an image capture device over the in-use component and receiving a first voice command authorizing image acquisition. A second voice command confirms accuracy of the image and proper assembly. Storing first and second voice commands and images of the in-use component being assembled in an assembly record database creates another traceable record useful for verification.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of verifying the completion of a sequence of one or more assembly instructions used when assembling a manufactured product, the method comprising:
displaying assembly instructions for an in-use component being assembled in a user interface in addition to a predetermined image of a previously assembled component with a visual highlight area that overlays a portion of the previously assembled component that received materials through the assembly instructions, wherein the assembly instructions relate the visual highlight area from the previously assembled component with a portion of the in-use component being assembled; positioning an image capture device over the portion of an in-use component that received materials as a result of an assembler completing one or more assembly instructions displayed on the user interface; processing a first voice command from the assembler authorizing acquisition of an image from the image capture device positioned over the portion of the in-use component; processing a second voice command from the assembler confirming accuracy between the visual highlight area from the predetermined image of the previously assembled component with the image acquired and that the in-use component has been properly assembled; and storing the first and second voice commands from the assembler and images of the in-use component being assembled in an assembly record database creating a traceable record of the materials used, the assembly operation performed, and an assembler's verbal participation.