Crane OCR System (COS)

COS acts as the central integration layer between the Terminal Operating System (TOS) and the crane camera systems. Vessel loading and discharge plans are received from the TOS and used by the Crane OCR Controller to validate each container move in real time, ensuring that every lift, placement, and handover is executed according to plan.

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COS INTEGRATION

The COS server connects to multiple systems, including the TOS, storage servers, SQL database, crane OCR controllers, and THE BRIDGE.

Container moves between vessel and yard are transmitted back to the TOS via COS, while any exceptions or anomalies are forwarded to THE BRIDGE for operational follow-up.

All captured images are securely stored on the image storage server, providing full visual traceability for claims handling, audits, and performance analysis.

CRANE OCR CONTROLLER

At the heart of every crane installation is the Crane OCR Controller—an industrial computer located in the crane e-house. This controller is connected to the camera systems, the crane PLC, and the backend servers in the computer room, where the COS (Crane OCR System) is hosted.

The PLC interface provides real-time operational data such as spreader position, spreader status, and—when available—STS crane location. This data is combined with visual information from the cameras to enable accurate container identification, move verification, and condition monitoring.

From vessel plan to validated move

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