Environmental Data Collection in Power-Saving Mode
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game apparatuses cannot effectively utilize environmental data outside of network connectivity and are limited in their ability to use data when not executing applications, as they require network connection to obtain information.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a detection section, storage sections, and operation mode switching capabilities, allowing continuous environmental data collection and storage even in power-saving modes, enabling the use of this data for various applications and network transmission when necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the game apparatus is connected to a network to obtain data, then information can be obtained, but the apparatus cannot use data when not connected to a network
Solution Approach 1:
The detection section continuously detects environmental data and stores it in the storage section in advance, before any application execution is needed. This preliminary data collection ensures that when the apparatus transitions to normal mode and an application is launched, the data is already available for immediate use without requiring network connection at the moment of application execution.
2Reliability
If the apparatus continuously detects and stores environmental data, then data is always available, but power consumption increases when applications are not being executed
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus dynamically switches between power saving mode and normal mode based on application execution state. In power saving mode, only essential detection and minimal data storage occur. When an application is launched, the system transitions to normal mode to access and process the stored data. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain data availability while optimizing power consumption according to actual operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection section operates periodically to collect environmental data at set intervals rather than continuously streaming data. This periodic detection approach reduces the overall power consumption while still accumulating sufficient data over time for application use, balancing data availability with energy efficiency.
3Productivity
If the apparatus only obtains information via network, then network connectivity is required, but the apparatus cannot effectively use environmental data obtained by its own sensors
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus uses its own built-in detection section to autonomously collect environmental data without relying on external network sources. The detection section, storage section, and application execution section work together as a self-contained system where the apparatus serves its own data needs, maximizing data utilization efficiency and reducing dependency on network connectivity.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus is set to always obtain information, even while an application is not being executed, and effectively using the obtained information. A state of the environment in a place where the information processing apparatus is present is detected. Detection data indicating the state of the environment detected by the detection section is stored. An operation mode is switched at least between a normal mode in which power is being supplied to the application execution section and the predetermined application can be executed, and a power saving mode in which at least supply of power to the application execution section is restricted and the predetermined application cannot be executed. At least in the power saving mode, a state of the environment is detected, and detection data indicating the state of the environment detected is stored in the first storage section at predetermined time intervals.