Posture Detection Feedback for Gaming Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interactive electronic devices lack the capability to effectively detect user posture and provide feedback, particularly for users of different body sizes, and do not account for the assessment of user position, leading to potential health issues and device operation interference.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for detecting user posture position by capturing baseline posture reference data using imaging devices, detecting changes in posture relative to the baseline, and providing feedback to the user through notifications, which can include visual messages, audio cues, or control modifications to electronic games.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If posture detection systems are implemented in interactive electronic devices, then user health monitoring is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device serves multiple functions: it captures posture data, detects user position, and provides feedback mechanisms. By making the device multi-functional, the system avoids adding separate dedicated posture detection hardware, thus improving health monitoring without proportionally increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the device's existing imaging capabilities to perform posture detection and feedback without requiring external specialized equipment. The device detects its own user's posture and provides appropriate feedback, making the system self-sufficient and reducing overall system complexity
2Measurement precision
If imaging devices are used to capture posture data, then posture detection accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The imaging device captures posture data periodically rather than continuously. The system captures baseline posture reference data during setup and then performs periodic checks during gameplay to detect posture changes. This periodic sampling maintains detection accuracy while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system captures baseline posture reference data during an initial setup phase before actual gameplay begins. By establishing the baseline beforehand, the system can focus energy on detecting changes from this reference state during gameplay rather than continuously capturing data throughout the entire session, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining accuracy
3Reliability
If feedback mechanisms are added to provide posture notifications, then user health is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that provide posture information to the user through notifications. This feedback loop improves user health by alerting them to maintain proper posture while the automated nature of the feedback maintains ease of operation, as the system handles the monitoring and notification automatically without requiring manual user input
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables effective detection and feedback on user posture, improving user health by preventing poor posture and enhancing device operation by ensuring optimal user positioning, thereby improving the overall user experience.
Implementation Method 1
capturing posture position data for the user including capturing image data for at least one of head position of the user, shoulder position of the user and hand position of the user
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AI summary
System, process, and device configurations are provided for posture position detection and user feedback. A method can include capturing posture position data for the user using at least one imaging device, detecting a change in posture position, and controlling output of a posture position notification to the user in response to the change in posture position. Embodiments can include use of an imaging device on at least one of a display, gaming console, and head mounted gaming unit to capture posture position data. Capturing posture position data can include capturing image data of a reflection of the user for at least one of head position, shoulder position and hand position. Output of posture notifications can include controlling display of a message including a notice to correct user posture, or controlling operation of an electronic game for at least one of slowing game play and restricting game play operation.