Adaptive Interface Proficiency Index Calculation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing operator manipulation interfaces do not dynamically adapt to the proficiency level of users, potentially leading to errors even in skilled operators, as they require pre-defined interfaces based on static measures of skill level and manipulation speed.

Innovation Solution

An adaptive interface providing apparatus that calculates a proficiency index from user manipulation logs and generates interfaces tailored to individual proficiency levels, providing support for understanding, accuracy, and efficiency based on the calculated index.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a static interface is provided to all operators, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but adaptability to different skill levels deteriorates and work efficiency is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to skill levelVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interface dynamically adapts to the operator's skill level by automatically adjusting its complexity based on real-time analysis of manipulation logs. The system transitions from a static interface to a dynamic one that evolves with the operator's proficiency, providing simpler interfaces for beginners and more advanced features for experts without requiring manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-analysis of manipulation logs to automatically determine the operator's skill level and select the appropriate interface configuration. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual interface configuration by administrators and enables automatic adaptation to individual operator needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If pre-defined interfaces are used for different skill levels, then ease of operation is improved for specific groups, but adaptability to individual operators deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindividual adaptabilityVSAvoidinterface preparation effort
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically analyzes each operator's manipulation logs to determine their skill level and select the most appropriate interface configuration. This self-service approach eliminates manual interface preparation and assignment, allowing the system to automatically adapt to individual operators without requiring administrative intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The interface configuration parameters are dynamically changed based on the operator's skill level derived from manipulation log analysis. The system adjusts interface parameters such as information density, automation level, and guidance provision to match the individual operator's capabilities, moving away from fixed pre-defined interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If manipulation logs are analyzed in real-time to determine skill level, then measurement precision of operator proficiency is improved, but use of energy and processing resources increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproficiency measurement accuracyVSAvoidprocessing resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system analyzes only the necessary portions of manipulation logs required to determine skill level, rather than processing all possible data. By focusing on key manipulation patterns and metrics, the system achieves accurate proficiency measurement while minimizing processing resource consumption and energy usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11934639B2Adaptive interface providing apparatus, adaptive interface providing method, and program
Publication Date: 2024.03.19 NIPPON TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE CORP
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AI summary

There is provided an adaptive interface providing apparatus which has a manipulation unit for receiving a request from a user and provides an interface to be displayed on the manipulation unit that comprises a proficiency index calculating unit configured to calculate a proficiency index of the user based on a manipulation log of the user; and an interface providing unit configured to generate an interface suitable for the user based on a manipulation log of each user and the proficiency index and to display the interface on the manipulation unit.