Necklace-type terminal and data processing system

Abstract

The objective is to provide a necklace-type terminal and data processing system that can reduce the maintenance burden on users by automatically performing repairs on the necklace-type terminal using self-healing materials. [Solution] The necklace-type terminal is a necklace-type terminal formed with a self-healing material, and comprises a data collection unit that collects damage data representing damage to the necklace-type terminal, and an operating unit that activates a self-healing mechanism that acts on the self-healing material based on the collected damage data.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to a necklace-type terminal and a data processing system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a persona chatbot control method performed by at least one processor, including steps of receiving a user utterance, adding the user utterance to a prompt including an instruction sentence related to an explanation of a chatbot character, encoding the prompt, and inputting the encoded prompt into a language model to generate a chatbot utterance in response to the user utterance.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the prior art, damage to the wearable terminal body (such as bending, cracking, scratches, etc.) is inevitable depending on the usage environment, which may affect the aesthetics and functions of the wearable terminal. Therefore, the user has to perform repairs or replacements every time damage occurs, resulting in a large burden of cost and time. In addition, the damage may also affect the accuracy of data collection, which is also a problem in terms of the reliability of the terminal.

[0005] <​​[Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment is a necklace-type terminal formed with a self-healing material, comprising: a data collection unit for collecting damage data representing damage to the necklace-type terminal; and an operating unit for activating a self-healing mechanism that acts on the self-healing material based on the collected damage data.

[0007] The necklace-type terminal according to the second embodiment is a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment in which at least one of heat and pressure is applied to the self-healing material.

[0008] A necklace-type terminal according to the third embodiment is a necklace-type terminal according to the first or second embodiment, comprising a communication unit for transmitting the damage data, and the operating unit for activating the self-repair mechanism in accordance with instructions corresponding to the transmitted damage data.

[0009] A data processing system according to a fourth embodiment comprises a necklace-type terminal according to a third embodiment and a data processing device, wherein the data processing device includes an input unit for receiving the damage data, a processing unit for obtaining an instruction to activate the self-repair mechanism corresponding to the damage data using the output from the data generation model obtained by inputting a prompt including the received damage data into the data generation model, and an output unit for outputting the instruction to the necklace-type terminal.

[0010] The data processing system according to the fifth embodiment, in the data processing system according to the fourth embodiment, when the damaged data satisfies predetermined trigger conditions, the processing unit inputs a prompt containing the damaged data to the data generation model and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to activate the self-healing mechanism corresponding to the damaged data. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a side view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a top view showing the configuration of a necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] The functional configuration of the control unit of the necklace-type terminal according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 6] The functional configuration of the specific processing unit of the data processing device according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 7] An example of the operation flow of a specific process by the data processing device according to the first embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 8] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] The functional configuration of the control unit of the necklace-type terminal according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Figure 10] This is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing flow of a data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] An example of the operation flow of a specific process by the data processing device according to the second embodiment is schematically shown. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the data processing device, data processing method, and program relating to the technology of this disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0013] First, let's explain the terminology used in the following explanation.

[0014] In the following embodiments, the labeled processor (hereinafter simply referred to as "processor") may be a single arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple arithmetic units. Also, the processor may be a single type of arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple types of arithmetic units. Examples of arithmetic units include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units), or an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit).

[0015] In the following embodiments, the labeled RAM (Random Access Memory) is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a work memory by the processor.

[0016] In the following embodiments, the labeled storage is one or more non-volatile storage devices that store various programs and various parameters. Examples of non-volatile storage devices include flash memory (SSD (Solid State Drive)), magnetic disks (e.g., hard disks), or magnetic tapes.

[0017] In the following embodiments, the labeled communication I / F (Interface) is an interface including a communication processor and an antenna. The communication I / F controls communication between multiple computers. Examples of communication standards applied to the communication I / F include wireless communication standards including 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0018] In the following embodiments, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B". That is, "A and / or B" means that it may be only A, only B, or a combination of A and B. Also, in this specification, when expressing three or more matters connected by "and / or", the same concept as "A and / or B" is applied.

[0019] [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 10 according to an embodiment.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the data processing system 10 includes a data processing device 12 and a necklace-type terminal 14. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server. In this embodiment, the data processing device 12 is an example of the "data processing device" according to the technology of the present disclosure, and the necklace-type terminal 14 is an example of the "necklace-type terminal" according to the technology of the present disclosure.

[0021] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of the "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. Also, the database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network), etc.

[0022] The necklace-type terminal 14 includes a computer 36, a microphone 38, a sensor 39, a speaker 40, a camera 42, and a communication interface 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 38, speaker 40, and camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0023] The user 20 wearing the necklace-type terminal 14 may be, for example, a patient whose health condition is being diagnosed, or a regular user.

[0024] The microphone 38 picks up the voice emitted by the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14, as well as sounds around the user 20. The microphone 38 also receives instructions from the user 20 by receiving the voice emitted by the user 20. The microphone 38 captures the voice emitted by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 40 outputs audio according to the instructions from the processor 46. The speaker 40 is, for example, a directional speaker and outputs audio towards the user 20's ears.

[0025] Sensor 39 is a sensor that detects biometric data of the user 20, who is wearing the necklace-type terminal. For example, sensor 39 may be a heart rate sensor or a blood oxygen sensor.

[0026] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the area around the user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by a field of view equivalent to the width of a typical healthy person's field of vision).

[0027] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various types of information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54.

[0028] Figure 2 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, in the data processing device 12, specific processing is performed by the processor 28. The storage 32 stores a specific processing program 56. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 according to the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0030] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58. The data generation model 58 is used by the specific processing unit 290. The storage 32 also includes a data storage unit 54.

[0031] In the necklace-type terminal 14, data acquisition processing is performed by the processor 46. The storage 50 stores the data acquisition program 60. The processor 46 reads the data acquisition program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read data acquisition program 60 on the RAM 48. The data acquisition processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the data acquisition program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0032] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the necklace-type terminal 14 includes multiple microphones 38, multiple sensors 39, multiple speakers 40, and multiple cameras 42. Figures 3 and 4 show an example where two microphones 38 are positioned in front of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two sensors 39 are positioned to the right and left of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two speakers 40 are positioned to the right rear and left rear of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. They also show an example where two cameras 42 are positioned to the right front and left front of the user 20 when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14. Finally, they show an example where two sensors 39 are positioned inside the necklace-type terminal 14 so as to contact the user 20's neck when the user 20 wears the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0033] Next, we will explain the processing of the control unit 46A when the necklace-type terminal 14 performs data collection processing to collect data.

[0034] In this embodiment, the data collection process collects the user's biometric data in real time. Furthermore, it collects not only biometric data but also all surrounding environment data. This makes it possible to detect early signs of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It also allows for monitoring of the user's health status (e.g., heart disease).

[0035] As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 46A includes a data acquisition unit 100 and a communication unit 102.

[0036] The data acquisition unit 100 collects the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, respectively.

[0037] The communication unit 102 transmits the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, which are collected by the data acquisition unit 100, to the data processing unit 12.

[0038] Next, we will describe the processing of the specific processing unit 290 when the data processing device 12 performs specific processing to obtain a response corresponding to a user utterance.

[0039] In the specific processing in this embodiment, a response corresponding to the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 of the necklace-type terminal 14 is obtained using the data generation model 58.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, the specific processing unit 290 includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296.

[0041] The input unit 292 stores the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42, respectively, received from the necklace-type terminal 14, in the data storage unit 54.

[0042] The input unit 292 acquires user utterances received by the necklace-type terminal 14. Specifically, it acquires user utterances picked up by the microphone 38 of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0043] The processing unit 294 performs specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, it inputs a prompt including user utterances to the data generation model 58 and obtains a generation result. At this time, the outputs of the sensor 39 and camera 42 collected by the data acquisition unit 100 may also be included in the prompt.

[0044] The output unit 296 transmits the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14. In the necklace-type terminal 14, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 40 to output the result of the specific processing. In this way, a response corresponding to the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 is output to the user 20 by the speaker 40. The microphone 38 further acquires the user utterance in response to the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating the user utterance acquired by the microphone 38 to the data processing unit 12. In the data processing unit 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the user utterance.

[0045] Data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (registered trademark) (Internet search).<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (registered trademark) (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0046] The outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 are used, for example, to diagnose the health status of user 20. In this case, the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 may be transmitted to a terminal on the medical institution's side. Alternatively, the data processing device 12 may analyze the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 stored in the data storage unit 54 to diagnose the health status of user 20.

[0047] Next, the operation of the data processing system 10 will be explained.

[0048] First, let's explain an example of the data collection process flow.

[0049] When user 20 is wearing the necklace-type terminal 14, the data acquisition unit 100 sequentially collects the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42. The communication unit 102 sequentially transmits the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 collected by the data acquisition unit 100 to the data processing unit 12.

[0050] Next, an example of the flow of a specific process will be explained with reference to Figure 7. Here, the input unit 292 of the data processing device 12 sequentially acquires the outputs of the microphone 38, sensor 39, and camera 42 received from the necklace-type terminal 14 and stores them in the data storage unit 54.

[0051] In step S300, the processing unit 294 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. Specifically, the trigger condition may be that the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38 contains a specific word (for example, the name of the agent installed in the necklace-type terminal 14) or a phrase (for example, "Hi! XX" (where XX is the name of the agent)).

[0052] If the trigger condition is met in step S300 (step S300; Yes), the data processing system 10 proceeds to step S301. On the other hand, if the trigger condition is not met in step S300 (step S300; No), the data processing system 10 terminates the specific processing.

[0053] In step S301, the processing unit 294 generates a prompt by adding an instruction to obtain the result of a specific process to the text representing the user utterance picked up by the microphone 38.

[0054] For example, a prompt such as "The user is speaking as follows: XXX. Please respond as the agent." (XXX is the user's speech) can be generated. Alternatively, the outputs of sensor 39 and camera 42 can be added to the prompt to generate a prompt such as "This is biometric data representing the user's heart rate and video data representing the user's surroundings. The user is also speaking as follows: XXX. Please respond as the agent." (XXX is the user's speech)

[0055] In step S303, the processing unit 294 inputs the generated prompt to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of a specific process based on the output of the data generation model 58.

[0056] In step S304, the output unit 296 outputs the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14 and terminates the specific processing.

[0057] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described, omitting or simplifying any parts that overlap with the above embodiment. The second embodiment is characterized in that the data processing system 10 activates a self-healing mechanism 70 that repairs damage to the necklace-type terminal 14 based on damage data representing damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. Here, the damage data includes data representing pressure, strain, temperature, and acceleration generated on the necklace-type terminal 14, as well as image information of the necklace-type terminal 14 itself. The self-healing mechanism is, for example, a pressurizing device and a heating device provided in the housing device for the necklace-type terminal 14, which apply pressure and heat to the damaged area. The self-healing mechanism may be provided on the necklace-type terminal 14, or it may be a separate device from the housing device.

[0058] (Overall structure) The data processing system 10 of the second embodiment includes a housing device 16 for housing a necklace-type terminal 14. As shown in Figure 8, the housing device 16 is connected to the necklace-type terminal 14. The necklace-type terminal 14 is connected to the housing device 16, for example, when the necklace-type terminal 14 is housed in the housing device 16, via connection terminals (not shown) provided on both the necklace-type terminal 14 and the housing device 16. By connecting to the housing device 16, the necklace-type terminal 14 can exchange information with the housing device 16. The necklace-type terminal 14 may also be connected to the housing device 16 wirelessly via a communication I / F 44.

[0059] The necklace-type terminal 14 of the second embodiment is composed of a self-healing material. For example, the exterior of the necklace-type terminal 14 is coated with a self-healing polymer. The self-healing polymer is a material that can self-repair through the reconstruction of chemical bonds when it is physically damaged. Specifically, the self-healing polymer enables self-healing at the molecular level by utilizing dynamic covalent bonds. Furthermore, the self-healing ability of the self-healing polymer is promoted by external stimuli such as heating or pressure. Examples of self-healing polymers include modified polyurethane, modified polyurea, modified polyamide, or modified polyester.

[0060] The storage device 16 is a device for storing and charging the necklace-type terminal 14. In addition, the storage device 16 of this embodiment is equipped with a self-repair mechanism 70 that performs repair work on the damaged parts of the necklace-type terminal 14 according to instructions received from the necklace-type terminal 14. The storage device 16 may also be equipped with a sensor (not shown) that detects damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. Examples of sensors equipped in the storage device 16 include an image sensor, an optical sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor.

[0061] The self-healing mechanism 70 of this embodiment includes a pressurizing device 71 and a heating device 72. The pressurizing device 71 and the heating device 72 are provided, for example, around the housing portion of the necklace-type terminal 14 in the housing device 16, and can apply pressure and heat from around the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0062] The pressurizing device 71 is a device that applies pressure to the necklace-type terminal 14, and generates pressure using pneumatics, hydraulics, a spring, or a piezoelectric element. For example, the pressurizing device 71 applies pressure from the left and right directions to a longitudinal crack that has occurred in the necklace-type terminal 14. The pressurizing device 71 also incorporates a pressure sensor (not shown) and adjusts the applied pressure in real time. The pressurizing device 71 may apply pressure not only to the damaged area but also to the entire necklace-type terminal 14.

[0063] The heating device 72 is a device that applies heat to the necklace-type terminal 14, and generates heat using electrical resistance, infrared rays, or ultraviolet rays. For example, the heating device 72 heats the cracked area of ​​the necklace-type terminal 14 by radiating heat from heating wires around the crack. The heating device 72 also incorporates a temperature sensor (not shown) and adjusts the amount of heat applied in real time. The heating device 72 may also apply heat to the entire necklace-type terminal 14, not just the damaged area.

[0064] (Hardware) The sensor 39 (see Figure 1) provided in the necklace-type terminal 14 of the second embodiment is one or more sensors that detect damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. The sensor 39 in this embodiment is, for example, a pressure sensor, a strain gauge, a temperature sensor, and an acceleration sensor. The necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment detects impacts, deformations, cracks, etc., that occur to the necklace-type terminal 14 using the sensor 39. The sensor 39 in this embodiment is, for example, placed inside the necklace-type terminal 14. The position of the sensor 39 may be changed as appropriate depending on the type of data to be detected.

[0065] (function) Figure 9 schematically shows the functional configuration of the control unit 46A of the necklace-type terminal 14 according to the second embodiment. The control unit 46A of the second embodiment includes a data acquisition unit 100, a communication unit 102, and an operating unit 104.

[0066] The data acquisition unit 100 of the second embodiment has the function of collecting damage data of the necklace-type terminal 14. Specifically, the data acquisition unit 100 collects damage data detected by the sensor 39 of the necklace-type terminal 14. Alternatively, the data acquisition unit 100 may collect damage data detected by a sensor provided in the housing device 16.

[0067] The communication unit 102 in the second embodiment has the function of communicating with the housing device 16. For example, when the device is housed in the housing device 16, the communication unit 102 transmits instructions to the self-repair mechanism 70 of the housing device 16. The communication unit 102 may also be configured to receive damage data from the housing device 16.

[0068] Furthermore, the communication unit 102 has the function of communicating with the data processing unit 12. Specifically, the communication unit 102 transmits the damage data collected by the data acquisition unit 100 to the data processing unit 12. The communication unit 102 then receives instructions for the self-repair mechanism 70 generated by the data processing unit 12, corresponding to the transmitted damage data.

[0069] The operating unit 104 has the function of managing the operation of the self-repair mechanism 70. Specifically, the operating unit 104 activates the self-repair mechanism 70 based on instructions to the self-repair mechanism 70 from the data processing device 12 received by the communication unit 102. The operating unit 104 activates, for example, the pressurizing device 71.

[0070] Next, the processing of the specific processing unit 290 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6. The specific processing unit 290 according to the second embodiment includes an input unit 292, a processing unit 294, and an output unit 296.

[0071] In the second embodiment, the input unit 292 stores the damage data received from the necklace-type terminal 14 in the data storage unit 54.

[0072] The damage data stored in the data storage unit 54 of the second embodiment is used, for example, to diagnose the occurrence and extent of damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. The data processing device 12 may analyze the damage data stored in the data storage unit 54 to diagnose the possibility of damage to the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0073] The processing unit 294 of the second embodiment performs specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, it inputs a prompt containing damage data to the data generation model 58 and obtains the generation result.

[0074] In the second embodiment, the output unit 296 transmits the result of the specific processing to the necklace-type terminal 14. In the necklace-type terminal 14, the control unit 46A transmits the result of the specific processing to the self-repair mechanism 70. In this way, instructions corresponding to the damage data detected by the sensor 39 are transmitted to the self-repair mechanism 70.

[0075] (process) Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing flow of the data processing system 10 according to the second embodiment. The data processing system 10 performs the following processing when it detects, for example, the fall of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0076] In step S10 of Figure 10, the necklace-type terminal 14 detects that it has fallen. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 detects that it has fallen from the change in acceleration detected by the sensor 39 of the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0077] In step S11, the necklace-type terminal 14 collects damage data. Specifically, after detecting that the necklace-type terminal 14 has fallen, the necklace-type terminal 14 collects data representing pressure, strain, temperature, and acceleration detected by the sensor 39.

[0078] In step S12, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits damage data. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits data representing pressure, strain, temperature, and acceleration collected in step S11 to the data processing device 12.

[0079] In step S13, the data processing device 12 performs a specific process described later. The data processing device 12 generates an operation instruction for the self-repair mechanism 70 through this specific process.

[0080] In step S14, the data processing device 12 transmits an operation instruction to the self-repair mechanism 70. Specifically, the data processing device 12 transmits the operation instruction to the self-repair mechanism 70 generated in step S13 to the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0081] In step S15, the necklace-type terminal 14 detects that it has been placed in the storage device 16. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 detects that it has been placed in the storage device 16.

[0082] In step S16, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits an operation instruction to the self-healing mechanism 70. Specifically, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits the operation instruction to the self-healing mechanism 70 that was transmitted to the necklace-type terminal 14 in step S14 to the self-healing mechanism 70. The self-healing mechanism 70 then activates the pressurizing device 71 based on the operation instruction transmitted from the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0083] Next, the specific processing according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the specific processing according to the second embodiment. The specific processing is, for example, the process performed in step S13 of Figure 10.

[0084] In step S400 of Figure 11, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met. For example, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether the damage data received from the necklace-type terminal 14 includes data indicating a strong impact to the necklace-type terminal 14 as a trigger condition. For example, the specific processing unit 290 determines whether the necklace-type terminal 14 was subjected to a strong impact after being dropped.

[0085] In step S400, if the specific processing unit 290 determines that the predetermined trigger conditions are met (step S400: YES), it proceeds to step S401. On the other hand, if the specific processing unit 290 determines that the predetermined trigger conditions are not met (step S400: NO), it terminates the specific processing. Note that if the specific processing is terminated because it is determined that the predetermined trigger conditions are not met, no instruction is generated for the self-repair mechanism 70.

[0086] In step S401, the specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt by adding instructions for obtaining the result of the specific processing to the text indicating the received damage data.

[0087] The specific processing unit 290 generates a prompt, for example, "A strong impact has been detected. Please generate a specific signal to activate the pressurizing device."

[0088] In step S403, the specific processing unit 290 obtains the result of the specific processing using the data generation model 58. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 inputs the prompt generated in step S402 to the data generation model 58 and obtains the result of the specific processing based on the output of the data generation model 58.

[0089] The specific processing unit 290 receives a signal such as, "1. Start the pressurizing device and pressurize for 2 minutes. 2. Set the pressurizing intensity to medium. 3. Stop the pressurizing device after pressurizing is complete."

[0090] In step S404, the specific processing unit 290 outputs the result of the specific processing. Specifically, the specific processing unit 290 sends the result of the specific processing obtained in step S403 to the necklace-type terminal 14 and terminates the specific processing.

[0091] (Summary of the second embodiment) In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 has an exterior coated with a self-healing polymer, collects damage data of the necklace-type terminal 14, and activates a self-healing mechanism 70 based on the collected damage data. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, the repair of the necklace-type terminal 14 using self-healing material is performed automatically, thereby reducing the maintenance burden on the user.

[0092] The self-healing mechanism 70 of the second embodiment applies at least one of heat and / or pressure to the coating on the exterior of the necklace-type terminal 14. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, repair by the self-healing polymer can be promoted.

[0093] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 transmits damage data to the data processing device 12 and activates the pressurizing device 71 of the self-repair mechanism 70 according to the instructions corresponding to the transmitted damage data. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, the processing load of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be reduced and the power consumption of the necklace-type terminal 14 can be reduced.

[0094] The data processing system 10 of the second embodiment comprises a necklace-type terminal 14 and a data processing device 12. The data processing device 12 receives a prompt containing damage data from the necklace-type terminal 14 and inputs it to a data generation model 58 to obtain instructions for the self-repair mechanism 70, which are then transmitted to the necklace-type terminal 14. Therefore, according to the data processing system of this embodiment, by using a device with higher processing capacity than the necklace-type terminal 14, more accurate instructions can be transmitted to the self-repair mechanism 70.

[0095] The data processing system 10 of the second embodiment obtains instructions for the self-healing mechanism 70 on the condition that the damage data includes data indicating a strong impact on the necklace-type terminal 14. Therefore, according to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, the generation of instructions for the self-healing mechanism 70 can be suppressed, and the self-healing mechanism 70 can be effectively activated.

[0096] [Other embodiments] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 was repaired using a self-repair mechanism 70 provided in the housing device 16 of the necklace-type terminal 14. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the necklace-type terminal 14 may also be equipped with a self-repair mechanism 70. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 can be repaired at any time.

[0097] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 performed a specific process when it detected that it had fallen. However, it is not limited to this, and the specific process may be performed after it detects that the necklace-type terminal 14 has been placed in the storage device 16. Therefore, with the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, it is possible to determine the damage to the necklace-type terminal 14 from the damage data collected before it is placed in the storage device 16.

[0098] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 may be configured to issue a warning to the wearer when it receives instructions for the self-repair mechanism 70. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, if damage to the necklace-type terminal 14 is detected, the wearer can be prompted to repair the necklace-type terminal 14.

[0099] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 collected damage data detected by its sensor 39. However, the invention is not limited to this, and damage data may be collected using the sensors of the housing device 16. The housing device 16 may, for example, be equipped with a camera, which may be used to detect damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. The housing device 16 then transmits damage data representing the detected damage to the necklace-type terminal 14. Therefore, according to the necklace-type terminal 14 of this embodiment, damage to the necklace-type terminal 14 can be detected from image information acquired by photographing the necklace-type terminal 14, and thus more accurate instructions can be sent to the self-healing mechanism 70.

[0100] In the second embodiment, the necklace-type terminal 14 activated the pressurizing device 71 based on instructions from the data processing device 12. However, the necklace-type terminal 14 is not limited to this, and may activate the pressurizing device 71 and the heating device 72 simultaneously based on instructions from the data processing device 12. The specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 generates a prompt such as, "Distortion has been detected in the necklace-type terminal. Please generate specific signals to activate the pressurizing device and the heating device." The specific processing unit 290 then obtains a signal such as, "1. Activate the pressurizing device and apply pressure for 2 minutes. 2. Set the pressure intensity to low. 3. Activate the heating device while pressurizing is in progress. 4. Set the heating device intensity to medium. 5. Stop the pressurizing device and the heating device after the self-repair operation is complete." Therefore, according to the data processing system 10 of this embodiment, the self-repair effect can be improved compared to the case where only one device is used, by having two or more devices included in the self-repair mechanism 70 work together.

[0101] The above description primarily focuses on the functions of the data processing device 12 in relation to this disclosure. However, the system related to this disclosure is not necessarily implemented on a server. The system related to this disclosure may be implemented as a general information processing system. This disclosure may be implemented, for example, as a software program that runs on a personal computer or as an application that runs on a smartphone. The method related to this disclosure may be provided to users in SaaS (Software as a Service) format.

[0102] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which a specific process is performed by a single computer 22. However, the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and a distributed processing method for the specific process may be used, which includes computer 22 and multiple other computers.

[0103] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a portable, computer-readable, non-temporary storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The specific processing program 56 stored in the non-temporary storage medium is installed in the computer 22 of the data processing device 12. The processor 28 executes specific processing according to the specific processing program 56.

[0104] Alternatively, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, and the specific processing program 56 may be downloaded and installed on the computer 22 in response to a request from the data processing device 12.

[0105] Furthermore, it is not necessary to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, or to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in the storage 32; it is acceptable to store only a portion of the specific processing program 56.

[0106] The following types of processors can be used as hardware resources to perform specific processing. Examples of processors include a CPU, a general-purpose processor that functions as a hardware resource to perform specific processing by executing software, i.e., a program. Other examples of processors include dedicated electrical circuits, such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays), PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), or ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), which have circuit configurations specifically designed to perform specific processing. All of these processors have built-in or connected memory, and all of them perform specific processing by using memory.

[0107] The hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of one of these various processors, or it may consist of a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Alternatively, the hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of a single processor.

[0108] Examples of configurations using a single processor include, firstly, a configuration in which one or more CPUs and software are combined to form a single processor, and this processor functions as a hardware resource that performs a specific process. Secondly, there is a configuration using a processor that realizes the functions of the entire system, including multiple hardware resources that perform a specific process, on a single IC chip, as exemplified by SoCs (System-on-a-chip). In this way, a specific process is realized using one or more of the above types of processors as hardware resources.

[0109] Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors can more specifically utilize electrical circuits that combine circuit elements such as semiconductor devices. Also, the specific processing described above is merely an example. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary steps can be deleted, new steps added, or the processing order rearranged, as long as it does not deviate from the main purpose.

[0110] The descriptions and illustrations presented above are detailed explanations of the technical aspects of this disclosure and are merely examples of the technical aspects. For example, the above descriptions of the structure, function, operation, and effect are examples of the structure, function, operation, and effect of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that you may delete unnecessary parts, add new elements, or replace elements in the descriptions and illustrations presented above, as long as you do not deviate from the essence of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the technical aspects of this disclosure, explanations of common technical knowledge and the like that do not require special explanation to enable the implementation of the technical aspects of this disclosure have been omitted from the descriptions and illustrations presented above.

[0111] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0112] 10 Data Processing Systems 12 Data Processing Devices 14 Necklace-type terminal 38 Microphones 39 Sensors 40 speakers 42 cameras 46A Control Unit 100 Data Acquisition Unit 102 Communications Department 104 Operating part 290 Specific Processing Unit 292 Input section 294 Processing Unit 296 Output section< / url:>

Claims

1. A necklace-type terminal formed containing a self-healing material, A data collection unit that collects damage data representing damage to the aforementioned necklace-type terminal, Based on the collected damage data, an operating unit activates a self-healing mechanism that acts upon the self-healing material, A necklace-type terminal equipped with this feature.

2. The self-healing mechanism applies at least one of heat and pressure to the self-healing material. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1.

3. The system includes a communication unit that transmits the aforementioned damage data, The operating unit activates the self-repair mechanism in accordance with the instructions corresponding to the transmitted damage data. The necklace-type terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The necklace-type terminal described in claim 3, Data processing device, A data processing system comprising, The aforementioned data processing device is An input unit that receives the aforementioned damage data, A processing unit that inputs a prompt containing the received damage data into a data generation model and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to activate the self-healing mechanism corresponding to the damage data, An output unit that outputs the aforementioned instruction to the necklace-type terminal, A data processing system equipped with the following features.

5. The processing unit, when the damage data satisfies a predetermined trigger condition, inputs a prompt containing the damage data to the data generation model, and uses the output from the data generation model to obtain an instruction to activate the self-healing mechanism corresponding to the damage data. The data processing system according to claim 4.

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