Image Recognition Workflow Automation for IoT Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information processing systems lack the ability to seamlessly integrate user-designated objects within images with attribute information to execute workflow processes related to real-world devices and environments, limiting their functionality in controlling and interacting with physical spaces.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a recognition unit and controller that recognizes user-designations on images and executes workflow processes defined by attribute information associated with objects, allowing interaction with real-world devices and environments through communication networks and IoT technologies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current information processing systems are used, then basic image processing functions are available, but the ability to execute workflow processes related to real-world devices and environments is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds workflow process execution capabilities within the existing information processing system structure. The workflow process execution unit is integrated into the controller, allowing the system to handle both basic image processing and complex workflow processes related to real-world devices without requiring a completely separate system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing system is designed to perform multiple functions: basic image processing, recognition of user designations on images, retrieval of attribute information, and execution of workflow processes. This multi-functional approach allows a single system to handle diverse tasks from simple image display to complex device control based on image content.
2Ease of operation
If workflow processes are executed based on user designations, then interaction with real-world devices is enhanced, but processing time and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-retrieves and stores attribute information associated with objects in images before user interaction occurs. This preliminary preparation allows the workflow process execution unit to quickly access necessary information when a user designates an object, reducing the time required to execute workflow processes without compromising interaction capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual, step-by-step user operations with automated workflow process execution. When a user designates an object on an image, the system automatically retrieves attribute information and executes the corresponding workflow process, eliminating the need for users to manually navigate through multiple processing steps and reducing overall processing time.
3Measurement precision
If attribute information is stored and processed, then workflow execution accuracy improves, but information storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores attribute information specifically associated with particular objects within images rather than storing comprehensive data about entire images or all possible objects. This localized approach ensures that only relevant attribute information is retained, improving workflow execution accuracy for designated objects while minimizing unnecessary data storage requirements.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a recognition unit and a controller. The recognition unit recognizes a user's designation for an image including an object associated with attribute information. When the user's designation of the object on the image is recognized, the controller executes a workflow process defined by the attribute information based on the attribute information associated with the object and information related to a real space.