EEG-Based Congeniality Estimation Device for Interpersonal Interaction Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies lack effective methods to estimate congeniality between individuals based on their electroencephalogram information, which is crucial for understanding and improving interactions and relationships in various settings such as caregiving, education, and workplace dynamics.

Innovation Solution

A congeniality estimation device and method that utilizes electroencephalogram information to assess the congeniality between individuals by analyzing the frequency components and power spectra of brain waves, allowing for the classification of congeniality into different grades based on the proportion of amplitude and power spectrum ratios, and presenting this information to administrators for intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If electroencephalogram information is analyzed to estimate congeniality between individuals, then measurement precision of interpersonal compatibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecongeniality estimation accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an electroencephalogram information analysis device as an intermediary that objectively measures brain wave activity to estimate congeniality. This mediator translates complex neural signals into quantifiable congeniality scores, resolving the contradiction by providing precise measurement without requiring direct complex interaction analysis between individuals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces subjective human judgment and traditional psychological assessment methods with objective electroencephalogram-based measurement. By substituting mechanical/physical measurement (EEG signal analysis) for complex human evaluation processes, the system achieves high measurement precision while managing device complexity through standardized signal processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If congeniality assessment is implemented to improve interactions, then productivity of interpersonal relationships is improved, but loss of time for measurement and analysis increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction efficiencyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs congeniality assessment in advance before interpersonal interactions begin. By measuring electroencephalogram information and estimating congeniality beforehand, the system prepares compatibility data that can guide future interactions, improving relationship productivity without adding time during actual interaction periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The electroencephalogram measurement system operates autonomously to collect and analyze brain wave data without requiring active participation or cooperation from the subjects during measurement. This self-service approach minimizes time loss by eliminating the need for subject coordination and manual assessment procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250204827A1Congeniality estimation device, congeniality estimation method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
Publication Date: 2025.06.26 YOKOGAWA ELECTRIC CORP
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AI summary

Provided is a congeniality estimation device including: an information acquisition unit that acquires at least one of first electroencephalogram information of a plurality of first target persons with a first attribute or second electroencephalogram information of a plurality of second target persons with a second attribute in the situation where each of the first target persons is interacting with each of the second target persons; and a congeniality estimation unit that estimates congeniality between each of the first target persons and each of the second target persons based on at least one of the first electroencephalogram information or the second electroencephalogram information.