Dynamic Experience Data Capture Mode Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computing devices face challenges in efficiently and intuitively capturing environmental data, often requiring cumbersome setup procedures and distracting user interactions, which detract from the user experience.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that allow computing devices to dynamically select capture modes based on environmental conditions, automatically initiating and terminating data capture, with minimal user interaction, by receiving experience data and determining the appropriate capture mode to operate in, thereby optimizing resource usage and user experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If data capture is continuously performed to ensure comprehensive environmental data collection, then data completeness is improved, but computing resources and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata completenessVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts capture modes based on environmental conditions and user context. Instead of continuous capture, the system transitions between different capture states (continuous, periodic, event-triggered, or stopped) according to real-time conditions, optimizing resource usage while maintaining data reliability when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes capture parameters (capture rate, resolution, data types) based on environmental context. For example, it may capture high-resolution video during important events but switch to lower-resolution periodic snapshots during routine periods, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while preserving data completeness for critical moments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If capture mode selection is manual to allow user control, then user preference accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser preference accuracyVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically selects and manages capture modes based on environmental conditions and user profiles without requiring manual intervention. Users can define their preferences once in advance, and the system autonomously applies these preferences to select appropriate capture modes, eliminating the need for continuous manual control while respecting user preferences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates user feedback mechanisms where users can review and adjust capture mode selections based on system recommendations. The system learns from user corrections and refines its automatic selections over time, improving user preference accuracy while maintaining ease of operation through intelligent automation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple capture modes are provided to handle different environmental conditions, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments capture functionality into distinct, well-defined capture modes (continuous, periodic, event-triggered, stopped), each optimized for specific environmental conditions. This segmentation allows the system to handle complexity through modular design, where each mode is independently managed and selected based on current needs, rather than implementing a single complex adaptive system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of operation

If automatic capture mode selection is implemented to reduce user interaction, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision of environmental conditions may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidenvironmental condition detection accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary configuration of capture modes and environmental thresholds in advance, before automatic operation begins. Users pre-define the conditions and preferences that will guide automatic mode selection, allowing the system to make accurate environmental assessments without requiring real-time user input or complex real-time decision-making algorithms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10194121B1Content capture

Publication Date: 2019.01.29 GOOGLE LLC

AI summary

A computing device configured to dynamically capture and store experience data received the by the computing device. An example method involves: (a) receiving first experience data that indicates at least one environmental condition; (b) selecting a capture mode from a plurality of capture modes based on the at least one environmental condition, where the capture mode defines a manner of capturing experience data; and (c) causing the computing device to operate in the selected capture mode, where operating in the selected capture mode includes capturing second experience data in the manner defined by the capture mode. The method may optionally additionally involve: (d) after entering the capture mode, receiving third experience data; (e) determining that the capture mode should be exited based on at least the received third experience data; and (f) based on the determination that the capture mode should be exited, exiting the capture mode such that at least one type of experience data is not captured.