Information Processor Efficiency Index for Operation Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for improving user operation efficiency in devices do not effectively provide assistance tailored to enhance operational efficiency, leading to a demand for more efficient user operation support.
Innovation Solution
An information processor system that analyzes user operation histories to identify efficient operation patterns, calculates an efficiency index, and outputs guide information to assist users in improving their operations by selecting and displaying optimal operation methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If operation histories are presented based on similarity between users, then unknown functions can be discovered, but operation efficiency is not necessarily improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the evaluation parameter from simple operation frequency to efficiency index, which measures the ratio of useful operations to total operations. This allows selecting operation histories that actually improve efficiency rather than just popularity
Solution Approach 2:
The system calculates efficiency indexes for different operation histories and uses this feedback to select and present the most efficient operation methods to users, creating a closed-loop improvement system
2Ease of operation
If all operation histories are analyzed and presented, then comprehensive assistance is provided, but information overload occurs and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the most efficient operation histories based on calculated efficiency indexes, separating useful information from unnecessary data. This reduces information overload while maintaining assistance quality
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies different quality standards to different operation histories by evaluating each on its efficiency metric, allowing selective presentation of high-quality operation methods rather than treating all operations equally
3Productivity
If operation efficiency is measured by frequency of use, then popular functions are identified, but actual operational efficiency may be low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent fundamentally changes the measurement parameter from operation frequency to efficiency index, which captures the quality and effectiveness of operations rather than just quantity. This provides accurate efficiency measurement that reflects actual operational performance
Data Source
AI summary
An information processor includes an operation history obtaining unit configured to obtain operation histories created user operations at a terminal device; a function identifying unit configured to, based on the obtained operation histories, identify a function performed by the user operations as an operation target function; an operation extracting unit configured to, based on information about the operation target function identified by the function identifying unit, extract predetermined operation histories from the obtained operation histories; an index calculating unit configured to calculate an index which indicates a level of efficiency of the operations for the operation histories extracted by the operation extracting unit; an operation selecting unit configured to, based on the index, select the operation histories having a predetermined efficiency; and an output controller configured to output a guide information based on the operation histories selected by the operation selecting unit.