Autonomous Carry-State Switching for User-Following Information Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing devices lack the ability to automatically switch between being carried and not carried by a user based on the user's state or situation, leading to inefficient usage and potential forgetfulness in changing contexts.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device equipped with an acquisition unit to gather user information and a controller that adjusts its carry state based on this information, allowing it to transition between being carried and not carried, using sensors and imaging to determine optimal positions and modes for operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the device is designed to be carried by the user, then portability and user accessibility are improved, but the device cannot remain stationary for hands-free operation
Solution Approach 1:
The device transitions from a static design to a dynamic one by incorporating autonomous movement capability. The mobile robot unit enables the device to automatically move between the user and stationary positions, allowing it to adapt its physical state based on operational context rather than being fixed in one configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs self-positioning through autonomous navigation. The mobile robot unit independently determines when to approach the user for data input and when to retreat to a stationary position for processing, eliminating the need for manual intervention to change device states.
2Reliability
If the device remains stationary for processing, then stable computation is improved, but the device cannot quickly access the user for data input
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the spatial relationship between the device and user based on operational phase. During data collection, the mobile robot rapidly approaches the user; during processing, it retreats to a stable stationary position, optimizing both speed and reliability at different times in the operational cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robot unit is pre-positioned near the user and can quickly move to the data input position when needed. This preliminary positioning reduces the time required for data collection while maintaining stable processing conditions when the device is stationary.
3Ease of operation
If the device automatically moves between carry and non-carry states, then user convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device autonomously determines when to transition between carry and non-carry states based on its own operational needs. The control unit automatically initiates movement commands to the mobile robot unit, eliminating the need for complex user interfaces or manual state switching mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from its own operational state to trigger state transitions. When the device requires user input, it automatically commands the mobile robot to approach; when processing is complete, it commands retreat, creating a self-regulating control loop that simplifies the overall system architecture.
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AI summary
Provided an information processing device that is capable of switching between a state in which a device is carried and a state in which the device is not carried in a more suitable form in accordance with a state or situation in which the device is used. The information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires information on a user and a controller that executes a control process for moving a device that can be carried by the user so that the device changes between a carry state in which the device is carried by the user and a non-carry state in which the device is not carried by the user on the basis of the information on the user.