Information Processing Apparatus Hardware-Aware Scenario Execution

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing apparatuses face challenges in efficiently processing moving images due to performance differences in hardware devices, leading to deficiencies such as low processing speed, and there is a need for reduced size, cost, resource efficiency, and improved user convenience.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that stores scenario information and device information, allowing it to execute presentation or reception of information based on predetermined conditions, with the ability to generate scenario information and include specifications of hardware, enabling the suppression of deficiencies in image processing and display, and supporting image pickup and sound output.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If image data is generated on the basis of an object subjected to image pickup, then image quality and processing accuracy are improved, but processing speed of moving images deteriorates due to performance differences in hardware devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing device information representing hardware specifications in the information processing apparatus. This allows the system to proactively identify and adapt to the executing apparatus's capabilities before actual image processing occurs, preventing processing bottlenecks and maintaining both image quality and processing speed across different hardware configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If scenario information is executed on another information processing apparatus with different hardware performance, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but processing deficiencies such as low processing speed occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecross-apparatus compatibilityVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements parameter changes by dynamically adjusting image processing parameters based on the executing apparatus's hardware specifications. The system retrieves device information representing hardware capabilities and modifies processing parameters accordingly, enabling scenario information to be executed across different apparatuses while maintaining optimal processing speed and image quality for each specific hardware configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If manual creation of scenario information is required, then precision and control are improved, but ease of operation and user convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario information accuracyVSAvoiduser convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the information processing apparatus to automatically generate scenario information based on device information and execution requirements. The system autonomously creates appropriately configured scenario information without requiring manual user input, thereby maintaining high precision while significantly improving ease of operation and user convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11210521B2Information processing apparatus, image display apparatus, control method for information processing apparatus and image display apparatus, and computer program
Publication Date: 2021.12.28 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes a storing section configured to store scenario information and device information associated with the scenario information. The scenario information includes information configured such that another information processing apparatus executes presentation or reception of predetermined information when the other information processing apparatus determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The device information includes information representing specifications of hardware of the other information processing apparatus required when the other information processing apparatus executes at least one of the determination that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the presentation or the reception of the predetermined information.