Multi-User Image Display System with Individual Preference Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing apparatuses for displaying multiple images struggle to allow easy operation by multiple users, leading to reduced interest and engagement, as the preferences of other users are not effectively reflected in the operation by a single representative user.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with operation accepting means, image storing means, management information storing means, and image drawing means that allows multiple users to easily select, manage, and display images by accepting operation inputs, recording selections, and controlling the display of images and reduced images across multiple areas on the screen.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single representative member operates the information processing apparatus to view images, then the operation can be performed, but the preferences of other family members are not reflected and their interest in viewing activities decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the user base into multiple individual users, each with their own cursor and preference settings. Instead of having one representative user, the system divides control among multiple users, allowing each to independently select and view images according to their own preferences. This resolves the contradiction by enabling ease of operation for multiple users while managing complexity through structured user profiles.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts to different users by detecting which user is currently operating the apparatus and automatically adjusting the display to show images that match that user's preferences. This dynamic adaptation allows the same apparatus to be easily operated by different users without requiring complex manual configuration for each user, as the system automatically adjusts based on user identification.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple images are displayed on a large-size screen in living rooms, then family members can view images together, but the operation becomes difficult for multiple users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different functional zones on the display screen - a slide panel area for displaying selected images and a shelf panel area for displaying thumbnail images. Each area serves a specific purpose and can be independently interacted with. This allows multiple users to easily operate the system by using different regions of the large screen for different tasks, making the large display area easier to operate for multiple users simultaneously.
3Productivity
If the representative member sequentially operates images displayed on the display monitor, then images can be viewed, but the viewing interest of other members is lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by detecting which user is currently operating the apparatus and automatically adjusting the image display to match that user's preferences. This feedback loop ensures that each user sees images they are interested in, maintaining high engagement and interest. The system learns from user interactions and adapts the sequence of displayed images to reflect individual preferences, thereby maintaining productivity while enhancing user engagement for all family members.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is an information processing apparatus including: operation accepting means for accept an operation input; image storing means for storing a plurality of images; management information storing means for storing management information corresponding to the plurality of images stored in the image storing means; image drawing means for drawing, in a display area including at least an image display area, at least one of images stored in the image storing means onto the image display area in a predetermined sequence; and controlling means for, when an operation input commanding selection of an image included in the image display area has been accepted by the operation accepting means, controlling recording of the selection of the image to management information stored in the management information storing means in correspondence with the image.