Information Presentation Apparatus for Location-Based Function Sequencing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information presentation systems fail to efficiently provide users with location-based services that combine multiple functional offerings within a predetermined area, lacking in presenting optimal sequences of locations to fulfill user-defined function groups considering dependencies and schedules.
Innovation Solution
An information presentation apparatus and system that includes an acquiring unit to identify desired functions and a presentation unit to display move sequences to function providing locations, using a web server and terminal apparatus connected via a communications network, which searches and ranks potential locations based on feature values and schedules to optimize function delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the system presents all available function providing locations to users, then users have complete information about available services, but the information becomes overwhelming and difficult to process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complete set of function providing locations into multiple ranked groups based on evaluation results. Locations are divided into first-ranked (most appropriate), second-ranked, and third-ranked groups, allowing users to access information hierarchically rather than all at once, thus reducing cognitive load while preserving complete information availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of information presentation from unranked complete listing to ranked hierarchical display. By introducing ranking parameters based on multiple evaluation criteria (functionality match, accessibility, user preferences), the system transforms raw location data into organized, priority-based information that is easier to process.
2Measurement precision
If the system considers multiple factors and dependencies in ranking locations, then the accuracy of location recommendations improves, but the computational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The evaluation system is segmented into multiple independent modules: functionality evaluation module, accessibility evaluation module, and comprehensive ranking module. Each module handles specific evaluation aspects separately, making the complex evaluation process more manageable and maintainable while achieving high accuracy through coordinated module outputs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal evaluation framework that can handle multiple types of functions and multiple ranking criteria through a single integrated system. The same evaluation architecture works for different function types (meeting rooms, restaurants, etc.) and different user needs, reducing overall system complexity through standardization.
3Loss of time
If the system optimizes for users with tight schedules by prioritizing nearby locations, then time efficiency improves, but users may miss out on more suitable functions at farther locations
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes the weight parameters of evaluation criteria based on user schedule characteristics. For users with tight schedules, the accessibility parameter weight is increased and functionality weight is decreased, prioritizing nearby locations. For users with flexible schedules, the opposite weighting is applied, allowing more suitable functions at farther locations to rank higher.
Solution Approach 2:
The evaluation weights are made dynamic rather than static, adjusting automatically based on user profile and schedule information. This allows the system to adapt to different user needs and time constraints, providing optimized recommendations for each user context while maintaining versatility across different user types.
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AI summary
An information presentation apparatus includes an acquiring unit and a presentation unit. The acquiring unit acquires information about a function group desired by a user. The function group includes at least one type of function. The presentation unit presents at least one candidate of at least one function providing location with a move sequence. The at least one function providing location is capable of providing, in combination, the at least one type of function of the function group acquired by the acquiring unit. The at least one function providing location is among multiple function providing locations which are present within an area predetermined with respect to a position of the user. Each of the multiple function providing locations is capable of providing at least one type of function among multiple types of functions.