Motion Coordination Device for Real-Time Movement Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems fail to effectively evaluate and provide feedback on the synchronization of movements among multiple users, such as in dance or sports, relying on third-party observation or video recording, which hinders learning and enjoyment.

Innovation Solution

A motion coordination operation device and method that uses sensor devices to input movement information, calculate synchronization coordination, and generate feedback through tactile or visual cues, allowing users to recognize synchronization or discrepancies in real-time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If third-party observation or video recording is used to evaluate movement synchronization, then measurement capability is provided, but real-time feedback and ease of operation are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement synchronization evaluationVSAvoidreal-time feedback capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements real-time feedback by having the operation device immediately provide synchronization evaluation results to users during the activity. The device calculates coordination information from sensor data and delivers this feedback without delay, allowing users to adjust their movements in real-time based on the synchronization assessment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual third-party observation and video recording systems with automated sensor-based detection. Acceleration sensors and other detection devices mechanically capture movement data, which is then processed algorithmically to determine synchronization, eliminating the need for human observers or complex video analysis setups.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If sensor devices are mounted on multiple users to detect movement information, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement detection accuracyVSAvoidsensor device distribution and data management
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a universal operation device that can serve multiple functions: it collects data from multiple sensor devices, processes coordination information for multiple users, and provides feedback to all participants. This centralized multi-functional approach simplifies the overall system architecture despite the distributed sensor network.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple sensor devices and their data streams into a single operation device for centralized processing. By merging the data collection and analysis functions into one unit, the system reduces complexity in data management and coordination while maintaining precise measurement capabilities across all users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9079058B2Motion coordination operation device and method, program, and motion coordination reproduction system
Publication Date: 2015.07.14 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

A motion coordination operation device is provided, which includes a movement information input unit inputting movement information supplied from respective sensor devices mounted on a plurality of users; and an operation unit operating coordination information that indicates the synchronization of motions of bodies or parts of the bodies of the plurality of users from the input movement information from the respective sensor devices, and generating control information for feedback outputs for the users based on the coordination information.