— Newsletter Archive: Newsletter Vol. 9, 2024/4/17 —
This series of newsletters introduces solutions that utilize the logistics management solution “HAKO-FLO” to improve the efficiency of manual tasks such as “receiving/shipping management,” “inventory management,” “stocktaking management,” and “documentation,” including cargo damage reports, and beyond.
In our last newsletter, we discussed RFID technology in general as well as RFID tag standards, technical features, and devices such as RFID readers.
In this issue, we will discuss the technology used in “EZ report,” which streamlines inspection and damage reporting in warehouse operations.
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(1) Streamlining Inspection and Damage Reporting – EZ report
“EZ report” is one of the “HAKO-FLO” services, which manages and streamlines manual work with dedicated software. “EZ report” is a solution to improve efficiency and facilitate follow-up operations after the damage report has been submitted.
“EZ report” reads the label information attached to the cargo or goods to be inspected and manages the inspection results in the HAKO-FLO Cloud (hereinafter referred to as “Cloud”). This series of operations can be performed with a single iPad Pro terminal on which “EZ report” is installed, enabling efficient inspection operations in a limited amount of time.
In the event of damage to cargo or merchandise, “EZ report” identifies the cargo or merchandise in question and manages the information in the Cloud, along with photos of the damage. All damage-related information, including photos, can be collected on a single iPad Pro device with “EZ report” installed, allowing for quick reporting of damage information. Once the damage information, including photos, is uploaded to the Cloud, it can be accessed at any time and from anywhere, allowing the concerned parties to check the situation without having to go to the site.
(2) Measure Damages and Measurements – LiDAR technology
EZ report is equipped with an AR measurement function using a LiDAR sensor to measure the size of packing boxes and damaged areas. By using LiDAR, it is possible to take measurements of targets using only an iPad Pro, without physically touching the targets.
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses laser beams invisible to the human eye, such as infrared or near-infrared light, to measure the shape and distance of objects. Since laser light has a shorter wavelength than radio waves, it is less prone to errors and can measure small objects with high accuracy from a long distance. In recent years, LiDAR has been used in automated vehicles and automated mobile robots to obtain information about their surroundings.
The LiDAR sensor in Apple’s iPad Pro used by “EZ report”, can capture the surrounding environment in three (3) dimensions and measure the shape and distance of targets with high accuracy, as well as various software libraries are available for developers. In addition, the iPad Pro’s high-performance CPU allows for real-time processing of LiDAR information.
(3) Barcode and Character Recognition
“EZ report” uses the Vision Framework provided by Apple to detect barcodes and QR codes from images taken with the iPad Pro and to read encoded label information (Vision Framework is a framework provided by Apple Inc. to utilize computer vision technology). It also provides various functions for image information, such as text extraction using optical character recognition (OCR).
We offer an easy-to-implement service “HAKO-FLO” that utilizes RFID, image processing, and other technologies that are highly effective in improving operational efficiency. We also provide consulting services to help you utilize these technologies in your workplaces.
If you have any issues in warehouse management, please contact us.
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