Information Processing Apparatus Object Recognition Guidance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies do not efficiently facilitate the recognition of one object after detecting another related object, which is desired for processing and display purposes, such as in augmented reality applications.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that includes a detection unit to detect a predetermined object, a data obtaining unit to obtain instruction information for an imaging object to fall within an imaging range, and a display control unit to display this information, enabling easy recognition of related objects after the initial object is detected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the system automatically recognizes and processes related objects after detecting one object, then the efficiency of object recognition is improved, but the processing load and complexity of the system increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveobject recognition efficiencyVSAvoidsystem processing load
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by detecting objects and pre-fetching or preparing related object data before it is explicitly requested. When an object is detected, the system proactively identifies and loads information about related objects that may be needed subsequently, thus reducing latency when those objects need to be recognized or displayed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts its processing behavior based on detection results. Instead of continuously processing all possible object relationships, it adaptively activates processing only when relevant objects are detected, optimizing the balance between recognition efficiency and processing load according to actual runtime conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If instruction information is displayed to guide users in recognizing related objects, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser guidance for object recognitionVSAvoiddisplay control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary guidance layer that mediates between the complex object recognition processes and the user. Instead of directly managing complex recognition algorithms, the system provides simplified visual cues, hints, or instructional overlays that guide users on what to look for, effectively translating complex system capabilities into user-friendly guidance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The display system provides self-service by automatically generating and presenting relevant guidance information based on detected objects and context. Rather than requiring users to manually configure or request guidance, the system autonomously determines what instructional information would be most helpful and presents it appropriately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10133966B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing system
Publication Date: 2018.11.20 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

To provide a technology capable of having another object related to one object easily recognized after detection of the one object, there is provided an information processing apparatus including a detection unit configured to detect a predetermined detection object, a data obtaining unit configured to obtain instruction information ordering that a predetermined imaging object according to the detection object fall within an imaging range of an imaging unit, and a display control unit configured to cause a display unit to display the instruction information.