Input Terminal Selection via Performance-Based Importance
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Solution Overview
Problem
In systems with multiple connected input terminals of the same kind, users face difficulties in selecting the appropriate terminal due to the inability to accurately assess the performance and capabilities of these terminals, often relying on simple detection order rather than performance levels.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with an input agent that acquires device information from connected terminals, evaluates the importance of each terminal based on detection unit performance, and selects the optimal terminal for use, considering factors like battery level and usage history, to improve selection accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple input terminals of the same kind are connected to the information processing apparatus, then the versatility and functionality of the system is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot easily distinguish and select the appropriate terminal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies visual distinction through different display methods to represent different input terminals. Each terminal is identified by unique visual indicators (such as different icons, colors, or highlighting) on the display device, allowing users to easily distinguish between multiple terminals of the same kind and select the appropriate one based on visual cues rather than relying on detection order alone.
2Device complexity
If the system relies on detection order for terminal selection, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision of terminal performance deteriorates because performance information is not considered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the information processing apparatus acquires performance information from multiple input terminals and uses this information to guide the selection process. The system provides feedback to users about terminal performance characteristics (such as response time, accuracy, or functionality) and allows users to select terminals based on this feedback information rather than relying solely on detection order.
3Ease of operation
If users manually select input terminals, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time increases because users must actively identify and select the appropriate terminal from multiple options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-acquiring and pre-processing performance information from multiple input terminals before the user needs to make a selection. The system prepares and displays comparative information about terminal performance in advance, so that when the user needs to select a terminal, the information is already ready for immediate reference, reducing the time required for selection.
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AI summary
Provided is an information processing apparatus including an acquisition unit configured to acquire device information on a plurality of connected input terminals, and a selection unit configured to determine an importance degree of the input terminals based on information concerning detection units of the input terminals included in the device information to select the input terminal to be used depending on the importance degree.