DrawerFinder: finding items in storage boxes using pictures and visual markers

Authors:
Mizuho Komatsuzaki;Koji Tsukada;Itiro Siio
Affiliations:
Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan;Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan;Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
Venue:
Proceedings of the 16th international conference on Intelligent user interfaces
Year:
2011

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Abstract

We propose a novel search technique called DrawerFinder that helps users find commodities stored in two types of storage boxes (with drawers or lids) on a shelf. First, we attach visual markers inside these storage boxes. When a user opens a box, a camera attached above the shelf detects the visual marker and the system automatically takes a picture. Next, the picture is automatically uploaded to an online database tagged with the box ID. Users can then browse these pictures using a PC or cellular phone equipped with a common web browser. We believe our system helps users find items in boxes efficiently as they can browse both pictures of boxes and the surrounding environment (e.g., who last opened the storage box) quickly.