Haptic Control Signal Embedding in Image Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face limitations in transmitting and presenting haptic information, particularly in scenarios where new data formats are required, leading to compatibility issues with devices.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and method that embeds haptic control information in existing image data formats, allowing for the transmission and presentation of haptic information using existing data formats, such as PNG, without the need for new data formats, by utilizing a data processing unit to supply haptic control signals to haptic presentation devices based on embedded haptic control information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a new data format including haptic information is defined, then haptic information can be transmitted from server to terminal, but compatible devices are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds haptic control information within existing image data file formats, allowing the same image file to serve both visual display and haptic control purposes. This universal approach enables multiple devices (image processors, haptic processors, servers, terminals) to interact using a common format without requiring specialized new formats, thereby improving device compatibility while avoiding format complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary embedding mechanism that integrates haptic control information into existing image data structures. This intermediary layer allows haptic information to be transmitted through established image data channels without disrupting existing device architectures, enabling broad compatibility while conveying haptic control signals
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AI summary
Provided are an information processing device, an information processing method, and a server device capable of presenting haptic information by using an existing data format. A smartphone includes a data processing unit that supplies a haptic control signal to a haptic presentation device on the basis of haptic control information embedded in image data in a predetermined file format.