Array Pattern Position Sensing for Real-Space Motion Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies do not effectively control the motion of a moving body based on position information corresponding to a predetermined array pattern, limiting their functionality in interactive play and game applications.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that includes a sensor to read a predetermined array pattern and a motion control unit to control the motion of a moving body in a real space based on the acquired position information, enabling precise movement control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If position information from array pattern is used to control moving body motion, then motion control precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to sensor and control system requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition information accuracyVSAvoidsensor and control system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses an array pattern as an intermediary medium between the sensor and the moving body. The pattern acts as a mediator that carries position information, allowing the sensor to read position data without direct complex interaction with the moving body itself. This reduces the complexity of the sensor system while maintaining high position information accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a visual copy of position information through the array pattern. Instead of using complex sensors to directly measure position, the system uses a camera to read the visual pattern that encodes position data. This copying approach simplifies the sensing mechanism while preserving measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Adaptability or versatility

If motion control is implemented based on array pattern position information, then interactive play functionality is improved, but ease of operation decreases due to setup complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteractive play functionalityVSAvoidsetup and operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The array pattern serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides position information, defines play area boundaries, and enables various interactive games. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without requiring separate systems for each function, thereby maintaining ease of operation through a single unified approach.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Speed

If real-time motion control is achieved using array pattern reading, then response speed is improved, but loss of time increases due to pattern reading and processing requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotion control response speedVSAvoidpattern reading and processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The array pattern is pre-prepared and placed in the play area before the game starts. This preliminary action allows the system to have position information ready for immediate reading, eliminating the need for real-time position marking or complex calculations during game play, thus reducing processing time while maintaining fast response speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3495028B1Information processing device, information processing method, and information medium
Publication Date: 2021.01.13 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

[Object] To propose an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information medium that can control motion of a moving body according to position information corresponding to a predetermined array pattern. [Solving Means] An information processing apparatus includes an information acquisition unit that acquires position information from a sensor configured to read a predetermined array pattern, and a motion control unit that controls motion of a first moving body including movement in a real space based on the position information.