Array-Pattern Motion Control for Trolley Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems fail to effectively control the motion of moving bodies based on position information corresponding to predetermined array patterns, limiting their functionality in interactive play and game applications.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system comprising a trolley and a mat with a predetermined array pattern, where the trolley reads position information from the mat to control its motion, allowing for precise movement and interaction within game environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If position information corresponding to predetermined array patterns is used to control moving bodies, then motion control precision is improved, but the system complexity increases due to the need for pattern recognition and information processing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotion control precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a camera to capture an image of the array pattern on the play field, creating a visual copy of the position information. This image is then processed to extract position data, avoiding the need for complex direct sensing mechanisms while achieving precise motion control through image analysis and pattern recognition

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an image processing intermediary between the array pattern and the motion control system. The camera captures the pattern, the processor analyzes the image to determine position information, and then controls the moving body based on this extracted data, simplifying the overall system architecture by breaking down the complex recognition task into manageable stages

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If image processing is used to detect position information from array patterns, then position detection accuracy is improved, but the processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition detection accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The array pattern is pre-designed with specific geometric characteristics and spatial arrangements that facilitate rapid identification. The preprocessing step involves detecting these predetermined features in the captured image, which are optimized to be quickly recognized and processed, reducing the time required for position determination while maintaining high accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3795226B1Information medium
Publication Date: 2023.07.12 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

[Object] To propose an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information medium that can control motion of a moving body according to position information corresponding to a predetermined array pattern. [Solving Means] An information processing apparatus includes an information acquisition unit that acquires position information from a sensor configured to read a predetermined array pattern, and a motion control unit that controls motion of a first moving body including movement in a real space based on the position information.