Information Processing Device for Adaptive Sensory Stimulation Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing techniques fail to dynamically adjust the display of images in response to varying sensory stimulation outputs, limiting the user's interactive experience.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device and method that control the display of images based on sensory stimulation outputs, using a system comprising a control unit, communication unit, and stimulation output units to adjust tactile, visual, and auditory feedback in real-time, allowing for adaptive image display and sensory feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If sensory stimulation output is increased to enhance user interaction, then immersive experience is improved, but risk of harm from excessive stimulation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimmersive experienceVSAvoidharm from excessive stimulation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of sensory stimulation output based on detected user interactions. The system continuously monitors interaction states and adapts stimulation intensity in real-time, transitioning from static to dynamic control. This allows the system to enhance immersion during active interaction while reducing stimulation during non-interaction periods, thereby preventing harm from excessive continuous stimulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the system detects user interaction states and uses this information to adjust sensory stimulation output. The detected interaction state feeds back to the control unit, which then modulates the stimulation intensity accordingly. This closed-loop feedback ensures stimulation is appropriate to user needs, enhancing immersion when needed while preventing harmful over-stimulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If sensory stimulation output is dynamically adjusted based on user interaction, then adaptive control is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptive controlVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a control unit as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of dynamic sensory stimulation adjustment. This intermediary layer receives detection results from interaction sensors and translates them into appropriate stimulation output levels. By centralizing the control logic in a dedicated unit, the system achieves adaptive control without distributing complexity across multiple components, thereby managing system complexity effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Speed

If real-time detection and adjustment of sensory stimulation is implemented, then responsiveness to user interaction is improved, but processing time and computational load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveresponsivenessVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary detection of user interaction states, allowing the system to prepare adjustment decisions before actual stimulation delivery. By detecting interaction intent or initial contact in advance, the system can pre-calculate appropriate stimulation levels, reducing the processing time required during critical response moments. This preliminary action enables faster overall responsiveness despite the added computational steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3557375B1Information processing device, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2023.10.25 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

[Object] To propose an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program capable of controlling display of an image adapted to contents of control relating to output of sensory stimulation. [Solution] An information processing device including: an output control unit configured to control display of an image corresponding to control information with respect to a first output unit configured to output sensory stimulation to a user.