Information Processing Apparatus for Non-Human Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack the ability to effectively communicate intentions to non-traditional conversation partners such as animals and plants, as they do not understand human language, making it difficult to convey instructions or perform specific operations.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that identifies conversation partners and determines appropriate communication means, such as sound or light, to convey user intentions, allowing for interaction with various devices and organisms by analyzing user utterances and utilizing pre-set target-related information to select suitable communication and achieving methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If human language is used to communicate with animals and plants, then communication capability is expanded, but understanding accuracy deteriorates because animals and plants do not understand human language
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an information processing apparatus as an intermediary that translates human language into signals compatible with animals and plants. The apparatus includes a reception unit that receives human utterances, an identification unit that identifies conversation partners, and a determination unit that selects appropriate communication methods, thereby mediating between human language and non-human communication modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of communication from human language to alternative signal modes (sound, light, ultrasonic waves) depending on the conversation partner. The determination unit selects communication methods based on the identified partner type, transforming the communication parameter to match the capabilities of different organisms and devices.
2Reliability
If communication methods are selected based on conversation partner type, then communication effectiveness is improved, but system complexity increases due to multiple communication modes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic communication selection system where the determination unit adapts the communication method based on real-time identification of the conversation partner. The system transitions from static to dynamic communication mode selection, adjusting the communication parameter according to the identified partner type (animal, plant, device, or person).
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple types of conversation partners through a single unified system. The reception unit, identification unit, and determination unit work together to provide universal communication capability across different partner types, reducing the need for separate specialized systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication means are implemented for different conversation partners, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to multiple modes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service functionality where the system automatically identifies the conversation partner and selects the appropriate communication method without requiring manual user input. The identification unit and determination unit operate autonomously to adapt communication parameters, freeing the user from the complexity of manually selecting communication modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary identification of the conversation partner before communication occurs. The identification unit analyzes the situation in advance to determine the appropriate communication method, preparing the system in advance for the communication process and eliminating the need for users to pre-select communication modes.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a reception unit that receives an utterance, an identification unit that identifies a conversation partner, and a determination unit that determines a communication unit for transmitting a meaning of the utterance or an achieving unit for achieving a conversation goal in accordance with the conversation partner.