Abstract: A method for monitoring a packaging process of at least one article. In the method, a sort of an article is acquired before it is placed in a transport container. At least one image and at least one depth measurement of the article are recorded after it is placed in the transport container. The three-dimensional dimensions of the article are calculated and are compared with a specification for the acquired sort of the article. If the dimensions of the article do not agree with the specification, a warning is issued.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a packaging process of at least one article. In the method, a sort of an article is acquired before it is placed in a transport container. At least one image and at least one depth measurement of the article are recorded after it is placed in the transport container. The three-dimensional dimensions of the article are calculated and are compared with a specification for the acquired sort of the article. If the dimensions of the article do not agree with the specification, a warning is issued.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a picking or packaging process of at least one article. Using a plurality of cameras, images are recorded of at least one moving article. Labels in the images are read. The read labels are compared with specifications from a picking list, and a sort of the article is identified on the basis of the comparison. If the sort of the article does not agree with specifications from the picking list, a warning is issued. In addition, a camera system having a plurality of cameras is provided. These cameras are set up to record at least the images and to read labels in the images.