Information Processing Device Bidirectional Strength Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

In video and voice communication systems, smooth communication between terminals is often hindered due to discrepancies in the recognition of communication intentions, leading to users unsure of which terminal to communicate with and issues in confirming communication states.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device and method that acquire bidirectional strength data based on arrangement information between terminals, adjusting the output form of terminals to reflect their relationship, ensuring users recognize intended communication partners and maintaining smooth interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple terminals are connected in a network for video and voice communication, then communication coverage and connectivity are improved, but communication intention recognition and interaction clarity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication coverageVSAvoidcommunication intention recognition
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating the display presentation for each terminal based on its specific arrangement position and bidirectional strength relationship. Each terminal receives customized display information that reflects its local spatial context and communication relationship, rather than a uniform display for all terminals. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining network-wide connectivity while providing localized, context-aware communication cues that improve intention recognition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the display control unit continuously adjusts the display presentation based on real-time bidirectional strength data and arrangement information. The system provides feedback about communication relationships and spatial positions to users, enabling them to understand who is communicating with whom and in what direction. This feedback loop resolves the contradiction by making communication intentions explicit despite the complexity of multiple connected terminals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Measurement precision

If arrangement information between terminals is considered, then communication direction and partner recognition are improved, but system complexity and processing requirements worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication partner recognitionVSAvoidsystem processing requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing arrangement information that defines spatial relationships and bidirectional strength metrics between terminals before communication occurs. The system pre-calculates and stores arrangement data that indicates how terminals are positioned relative to each other and their communication capabilities. This preliminary preparation resolves the contradiction by having communication partner recognition criteria ready in advance, reducing real-time processing complexity while maintaining precise partner identification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically adjusting display presentation parameters based on bidirectional strength values and arrangement position data. The system changes display parameters such as visibility, prominence, or activation state according to the calculated bidirectional strength between terminal pairs. This approach resolves the contradiction by using parameter-based control to achieve precise communication partner recognition without requiring complex system reconfiguration, simply adjusting display parameters based on pre-established arrangement information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240348465A1Information processing device, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2024.10.17 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

For example, communication between information processing terminals can be smoothly performed. Provided is an information processing device including a control unit configured to acquire information regarding a bidirectional strength based on arrangement information indicating a relationship between a plurality of information processing terminals, and perform control to change an output form in an output unit of at least one information processing terminal among the plurality of information processing terminals on the basis of the bidirectional strength.