Dynamic Clustering Adjustment Based on Observation State

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information classification techniques struggle to perform appropriate clustering based on the state of observation, particularly when the observation state changes without user instruction.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that acquires observation information about the state of observation and adjusts the degree of detail of clusters based on the observed state, enabling dynamic clustering adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If classification is performed based on user instructions only, then the system responds to explicit user needs, but it cannot adapt to changes in observation state without user input

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to observation state changesVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting changes in observation state and modifying cluster details accordingly, without requiring continuous user instructions. The changing unit autonomously adjusts the degree of detail of clusters based on observation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback loop where observation information about the state of observation is continuously acquired, used to adjust cluster details through the changing unit, and the results are reflected in subsequent classification outputs, creating an adaptive feedback mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If the degree of detail of clusters is fixed, then the system maintains simplicity, but it cannot provide appropriate clustering for different observation states

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclustering precisionVSAvoidcluster detail adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static to dynamic cluster detail configuration. The changing unit dynamically adjusts the degree of detail of clusters based on real-time observation state information, allowing the clustering precision to adapt to different observation contexts automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If manual cluster adjustment is required, then the system maintains control simplicity, but it cannot respond to unspoken changes in observation state

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidresponse speed to observation changes
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary detection of observation state changes through the acquisition unit, which continuously monitors and acquires observation information. This preliminary action enables the changing unit to proactively adjust cluster details before the user needs to manually intervene, improving response speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250200117A1Information processing apparatus, information processing method, terminal apparatus, and output method
Publication Date: 2025.06.19 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: an acquisition unit that acquires observation information regarding a state of observation of an observation target by an observer; and a changing unit that changes a degree of detail of a cluster that clusters observation target information regarding a state of the observation target on the basis of the state of the observation indicated by the observation information.