Conversation Partner Display Switching Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current information processing devices lack an efficient method to dynamically switch and manage the display of conversation partners and their associated functions, particularly in multi-device systems, leading to complexity in user interface management and functionality integration.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device with a controller that allows users to instruct the switching of conversation partner displays, utilizing a terminal device with automatic response AI to manage and link functions across multiple devices, enabling seamless communication and functionality execution through device identification and linkage function management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the display shows the conversation partner during communication, then user interaction with the conversation partner is maintained, but the user cannot easily access or select other devices for different functions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice selection operationVSAvoidconversation partner display

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The display dynamically switches between showing the conversation partner and showing device icons based on user interaction. When the user selects a device icon, the display transitions to show that device, enabling easy device selection while maintaining conversation capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A notification icon is introduced as an intermediary element that appears on the display during conversation. This icon serves as a bridge between the conversation partner display and device selection functionality, allowing users to access device selection without losing the conversation context

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple devices are integrated into the system, then functionality and versatility are enhanced, but interface management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemulti-device functionalityVSAvoidinterface management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interface is segmented into distinct functional areas: conversation display area and device selection area. Each device is represented by a separate icon with its own identification information, allowing users to manage multiple devices without interface complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The notification icon serves multiple functions: it acts as a visual indicator during conversation, a trigger for device selection mode, and a reference point for maintaining conversation context. This multi-functional element simplifies the overall interface management

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11474670B2Device and non-transitory computer readable medium for switching display of conversation partner to display of device designated by user

Publication Date: 2022.10.18 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP

AI summary

An information processing device includes a controller that, when a user gives an instruction to use a device to a conversation partner on an interface for making a conversation with the conversation partner, switches a display of the conversation partner who is responding, to a display of the device. In a further modification of the invention, the controller may switch the conversation partner who is responding, to the device, in addition to the switch of the display.