Health Notification System Dynamic Destination Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing health monitoring systems at building entrances lack user flexibility in setting notification transmission destinations based on health data, with fixed destinations not allowing users to customize where health-related notifications are sent.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that allows users to input settings for customizable notification transmission destinations and conditions through a network-connected terminal apparatus, enabling notifications to be sent to specified destinations only when health data meets predefined criteria.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed transmission destination is used for health data notifications, then the system structure is simple, but user flexibility and adaptability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser flexibility in setting notification transmission destinationVSAvoidsystem configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic configuration of notification transmission destinations by allowing users to set custom destinations through terminal apparatuses. The system transitions from a static fixed destination model to a dynamic user-configurable model, enabling flexibility while maintaining manageable complexity through standardized configuration interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to independently configure notification transmission destinations through terminal apparatuses without requiring system administrator intervention. Users can self-service by setting their preferred notification destinations through intuitive interfaces, reducing the need for complex administrative management while enhancing user flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If notification transmission destination is fixed, then system operation is simple, but user personalization is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenotification personalizationVSAvoiduser setting operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal apparatus serves multiple functions: it acts as both a health data collection device and a user configuration interface. This multi-functionality allows users to personalize notification destinations through a unified interface, enhancing personalization capability while simplifying operation by consolidating settings in one location rather than requiring separate configuration steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows users to change the transmission destination parameter of notifications through the terminal apparatus. By providing a user-friendly interface for modifying this parameter, the system achieves personalized notification delivery without complicating user operation, as the configuration is performed through standardized input methods rather than complex system programming.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If fixed transmission destination is used, then data management is simple, but system adaptability to user needs is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem adaptability to user notification needsVSAvoidnumber of configuration parameters
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the transmission destination configuration capability from the central system and places it in the terminal apparatus. This extraction allows users to personalize notification destinations locally without increasing the overall system configuration complexity, as each terminal handles its own configuration independently rather than requiring centralized management of multiple parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS11973639B2Information processing system, information processing method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2024.04.30 RICOH CO LTD
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AI summary

A system, a method, and a program stored on a recording medium are provided each of which receives a first setting and a second setting input to a terminal apparatus, the first setting indicating a transmission destination of a notification based on information related to health of a user obtained through measurement by a measurement apparatus managed by a health check system, the second setting indicating a notification condition on which the notification is transmitted to the transmission destination; receives the information related to health of the user obtained through measurement by the measurement apparatus and transmitted from the measurement apparatus to the health check system; and transmits the notification based on the information related to health of the user to the transmission destination indicated by the first setting, in response to the information related to health of the user satisfying the notification condition indicated by the second setting.