Information Processing Device for Fan-Type Tactile Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication technologies do not effectively enhance fan experience by considering the fan attribute of the audience, such as their level of support for a target, leading to inadequate engagement and enjoyment, particularly for potential fans.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that estimates a user's fan type based on context information and controls the provision of tactile and other stimuli to enhance fan experience, promoting fan transition and improving engagement through personalized content delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If tactile signals are generated from biological information of a certain person and transmitted to other persons, then a sense of unity and communication between artist and audience or between audiences is enhanced, but fan experience cannot always be improved because fan attributes such as how much an audience is a fan with respect to which target are not taken into consideration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different fan typesVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the audience into different fan types (e.g., official fans, potential fans, non-fans) based on their support level for the target. This segmentation allows the system to apply different tactile signal strategies to different segments, improving adaptability without requiring complete redesign of the entire system. The classification model divides users into discrete categories that can be handled differently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of tactile signal transmission based on real-time estimation of fan types. The system continuously monitors biological information and context information to update fan type classifications, allowing the tactile signal strategy to adapt dynamically to changing audience states and individual fan attributes throughout the event.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If the same tactile signal transmission method is applied to all audience members, then implementation is simple, but fan experience cannot be improved because individual fan attributes are not considered

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveeffectiveness in improving fan experienceVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs automatic estimation of fan types using machine learning models that process biological information and context information without requiring manual intervention. The classification is performed automatically based on sensor data, maintaining ease of operation while improving reliability through personalized treatment of different fan types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of tactile signal transmission by adjusting the type, intensity, or pattern of tactile feedback based on the estimated fan type. For example, official fans may receive different tactile signals compared to potential fans, optimizing the fan experience for each group while maintaining a unified system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If fan type estimation based on context information is implemented, then personalized control can be executed to improve fan experience, but measurement and detection of fan attributes becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision in identifying fan attributesVSAvoiddifficulty in detecting fan type
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces context information as an intermediary that bridges the gap between raw biological data and fan type classification. Instead of directly measuring fan attributes, the system uses context information (such as event data, user behavior patterns, and environmental factors) as intermediate indicators that help infer fan types with higher precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces direct mechanical or manual measurement of fan attributes with automated information processing using machine learning models. The system substitutes complex manual assessment with computational analysis of biological and context information, reducing the difficulty of detection while improving measurement precision through algorithmic classification.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20250322003A1Information processing device, information processing method, information processing program, and terminal device
Publication Date: 2025.10.16 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

An information processing device according to an embodiment includes: an estimation part that estimates, on the basis of context information of a first user, a fan type to which a second user belongs among fan types that are types defined for each of predetermined targets, and are types defined in stages according to degrees of supporting the predetermined target; and a control unit that executes, for the second user, control according to a fan type estimated by the estimation part.