Notification Delivery via Device Scoring for Privacy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing systems fail to effectively protect user privacy while providing event notifications, as notifications are often displayed on inappropriate devices, leading to potential privacy breaches and missed information due to inadequate targeting of notification devices.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that searches for and selects an appropriate device for event notification based on conditions related to privacy information display and user notification awareness, using a scoring system to prioritize devices that can effectively display privacy information and ensure the user notices the notification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If notification is displayed on a preset apparatus such as a television receiver, then the notification can be provided to users, but privacy may be breached when multiple users are watching the television
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by evaluating specific characteristics of each apparatus (display capabilities, privacy protection features, user presence detection) and matching them to the specific notification requirements. Different apparatuses are selected based on their local qualities rather than using a fixed preset apparatus, thereby protecting privacy while delivering notifications effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the notification delivery system adaptive and flexible. Instead of a static preset apparatus, the system dynamically selects the most appropriate apparatus based on real-time conditions such as user presence, apparatus availability, and privacy requirements, thereby resolving the contradiction between effective notification delivery and privacy protection.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If notification information is not presented to the user, then privacy is maintained, but the user cannot determine whether the mail has urgency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing notification information into different levels or types. Sensitive information that requires privacy protection is segmented from less sensitive information, allowing the system to present appropriate information on different apparatuses based on privacy requirements while still conveying essential urgency information when appropriate.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses local quality by matching the type of information presented to the specific apparatus and situation. Privacy-sensitive information is presented only on apparatuses that provide adequate privacy protection, while urgency information is presented on apparatuses where the user is likely to notice, thereby resolving the contradiction between privacy protection and information delivery.
3Reliability
If the system searches for and selects the most appropriate apparatus based on multiple conditions, then privacy is protected and notification effectiveness is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing evaluation criteria, apparatus profiles, and selection rules before notification delivery is needed. The system pre-registers available apparatuses with their characteristics and pre-defines the conditions for selection, thereby reducing the complexity of real-time decision-making while maintaining high notification effectiveness and privacy protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by using response requests and scores to evaluate apparatus suitability. The system sends requests to potential apparatuses, receives feedback about their current state and capability, and uses this feedback along with pre-defined criteria to select the most appropriate apparatus, thereby managing system complexity through structured information exchange.
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AI summary
There is provided an information processing apparatus including a transmission control unit, a reception control unit, and a display request generation unit. The transmission control unit is configured to transmit a third condition to an apparatus configured to provide a notification. The reception control unit is configured to receive a score from the apparatus, in an event it is determined that the third condition is satisfied, wherein the score is indicative of a degree of satisfaction of the third condition. The display request generation unit is configured to generate an event notification content, wherein the transmission control unit is further configured to transmit the event notification content to the apparatus based on the received score.