Particle Stereoscopic Image Data Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in displaying large amounts of user data in a way that is easily understandable, especially when data from multiple users is aggregated, leading to information overload.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device and system that utilizes a data obtaining unit to collect data and an output unit to generate a particle stereoscopic image, where particles corresponding to the data are distributed with sizes determined by the number of data points, allowing for easier visualization and comparison.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If data from multiple users is aggregated to provide comprehensive analysis, then the quantity and completeness of data increases, but the complexity and difficulty of data visualization increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments enormous datasets into manageable groups represented by particles. Each particle represents a subset of data with aggregated characteristics, allowing the system to handle large volumes of data without overwhelming visual complexity. The segmentation enables hierarchical organization where particles can be further divided into sub-particles when selected, maintaining manageability at each level.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms flat, two-dimensional data tables into three-dimensional particle stereoscopic images. This dimensional transformation allows data to be visualized in space with depth perception, enabling users to navigate and interact with enormous datasets through spatial relationships rather than scrolling through extensive two-dimensional spreadsheets.
2Loss of information
If all data points are displayed individually to maintain data fidelity, then data completeness is preserved, but ease of understanding and interpretation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual data points into single particle representations that display aggregated information. Each particle consolidates characteristics from multiple underlying data records, allowing users to comprehend overall patterns and trends without being overwhelmed by individual data points. The merging maintains data fidelity through hierarchical expansion capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic particle representation where particles can be selected and expanded to reveal sub-particles containing more detailed information. This dynamic behavior allows the visualization to adapt to user needs, transitioning from high-level aggregated views to detailed individual data points based on interaction, thereby maintaining both ease of understanding and data completeness.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If particle size is increased to improve visibility of individual data points, then ease of detecting data features improves, but the ability to display large numbers of data points simultaneously deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments particles into hierarchical levels where each particle can contain multiple sub-particles. This segmentation allows the system to display numerous particles simultaneously at a higher level of aggregation, maintaining visibility and manageability. When needed, individual particles can be expanded to reveal smaller sub-particles, preserving the ability to detect detailed features without sacrificing the overall capacity to display large datasets.
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AI summary
The present technology relates to an information processing device, a program, and an information processing system capable of displaying enormous data so as to be easily understood. The information processing device is provided with a data obtaining unit which obtains a predetermined number of data, and an output unit which outputs image control data which controls to display a particle stereoscopic image in which particles corresponding to the data are stereoscopically distributed with a particle size determined according to the number of data of the obtained data. The present technology is applicable to, for example, the information processing device which displays data and the like.