Power Generation Environment Data Recording and Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of methods for users to recognize a power generation environment of a power generation device, which is essential for effective operation and management.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that records and stores environmental information related to the power generation state, including image capturing data and sensor detection information, to enable users to recognize the power generation environment by accessing this stored data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If environmental information is continuously recorded and stored, then user recognition of power generation environment is improved, but power consumption during sensing processes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by selectively recording environmental information only when specific conditions are met (e.g., when power generation amount exceeds a threshold or when significant environmental changes occur). Instead of continuous recording, the system performs partial recording based on predetermined criteria, thereby reducing overall power consumption while still providing sufficient environmental data for user recognition and analysis.
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors and image capturing devices are used, then measurement precision of power generation environment is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by designing sensors and processing circuits that can detect and process multiple types of environmental information (light, temperature, humidity, vibration, etc.) using a unified sensing system. The image capturing device and sensors are integrated with the power generation device, allowing the same hardware to serve both power generation monitoring and environmental detection purposes, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple sensing functions into an integrated system where image capturing devices, light sensors, temperature sensors, and other detection elements are merged with the power generation device's control and processing units. This consolidation allows environmental information from multiple sources to be collected and processed through a unified architecture, reducing device complexity while preserving comprehensive environmental monitoring capabilities.
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AI summary
There is provided an information processing apparatus including: a determination unit configured to determine whether environmental information indicating a power generation environment is recorded, on the basis of one or both of a power generation amount of power generated by a power generation device and a power storage amount of power stored in a power storage device that stores the power generated by the power generation device; and a processing unit configured to record the environmental information in a recording medium by carrying out a process relating to the recording of the environmental information, in a case where it is determined that the environmental information is to be recorded.