Category-Based Information Retrieval Without Location Constraints
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing AR technology requires dedicated cards and location-specific information preparation, limiting usability and convenience, making it difficult to obtain information independently of locations.
Innovation Solution
An information providing apparatus and method that uses storage, recognition, and communication means to transmit registration information based on categories, allowing information to be accessed without locational restrictions, using a server and terminal apparatuses to recognize and share information across different locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated cards and location-specific information preparation are used, then information can be presented at specific locations, but usability and convenience are limited and information cannot be obtained independently of locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling the information presentation system to function across multiple locations without requiring dedicated cards at each location. The server-based architecture allows the same system to serve different geographical areas, making the system multi-functional and location-independent while maintaining information presentation accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the information source and the user's terminal apparatus. This mediator collects, processes, and manages information from various locations, then delivers relevant information to users based on their position and preferences, eliminating the need for location-specific dedicated cards while ensuring accurate information presentation.
2Reliability
If dedicated cards are prepared for each location, then information can be registered and recognized at that location, but device complexity and preparation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical dedicated cards with virtual information representations stored on a server. Instead of creating and distributing physical cards for each location, the system creates digital copies of information that can be accessed remotely by terminal apparatuses, significantly reducing preparation complexity while maintaining recognition accuracy through server-based verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the mechanical system of physical card distribution and recognition with an electronic/information-based system. The server stores and manages information digitally, and terminal apparatuses communicate with the server electronically to obtain information, eliminating the need for physical card preparation and handling while preserving accurate information recognition.
3Reliability
If location-specific information systems are implemented, then information can be presented at identified locations, but ease of operation and convenience are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling terminal apparatuses to autonomously obtain information from the server based on their own positional data and user preferences. Users don't need to manually search for or request information; the system automatically delivers relevant information to the user's device, maintaining accurate information delivery while significantly improving ease of operation and convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the server receives information about user positions, terminal apparatus identifiers, and information requests, then uses this feedback to continuously improve information delivery accuracy. The system learns from user interactions and positional data to provide more relevant information, enhancing both reliability and user convenience simultaneously.
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AI summary
An information providing apparatus, including a storage configured to store registration information as related with a category; recognition means configured to recognize the category corresponding to acquisition information acquired from a terminal apparatus; and communication means configured to transmit the registration information corresponding to the category of the acquisition information to the terminal apparatus.