Information Processing System with Segmented Determination Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional information processing systems face limitations in determining content with desired subjects or scenes due to restricted storage capacity and processing capability, leading to inaccurate or incomplete determination results, and lack mechanisms for updating determination models to improve accuracy.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a first information processing apparatus and a second information processing apparatus connected for communication, where the first apparatus performs primary determination and transmits content for secondary determination by the second apparatus, allowing for a final determination result and model updates based on comparison and accuracy feedback.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a determination model is stored in an information processing apparatus with restricted storage capacity and processing capability, then the apparatus can perform determination, but the accuracy of the determination result deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetermination accuracyVSAvoidstorage capacity and processing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The determination model is divided into two parts: a first determination model stored in the terminal apparatus for rapid determination, and a second determination model stored in the server apparatus for high-accuracy determination. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function, resolving the contradiction between speed and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first determination model acts as an intermediary that performs preliminary determination locally. When the determination accuracy is insufficient, it triggers transmission of content to the server for secondary determination by the second determination model, thus mediating between local resource constraints and the need for high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If a determination model is updated based on accuracy feedback, then the determination accuracy improves, but the device complexity increases due to additional feedback mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetermination accuracyVSAvoidfeedback mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the accuracy of determination results is evaluated, and when accuracy is below a threshold, the content is transmitted to the server for secondary determination. The server's determination results feed back to update the first determination model, continuously improving accuracy while maintaining a simple feedback structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Speed

If primary determination is performed by a terminal apparatus with limited resources, then rapid determination is achieved, but the determination accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetermination speedVSAvoiddetermination accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The determination process is segmented into two stages: primary determination by the terminal apparatus using the first determination model for rapid results, and secondary determination by the server apparatus using the second determination model for high accuracy. This segmentation allows speed and accuracy to be optimized separately at different stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first determination model performs preliminary determination locally before potential transmission to the server. This preliminary action filters out cases that can be resolved quickly and accurately locally, reserving server resources for cases requiring high-accuracy secondary determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Measurement precision

If secondary determination is performed by a server apparatus with higher capability, then determination accuracy improves, but the loss of time increases due to content transmission

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetermination accuracyVSAvoidcontent transmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of transmitting all content for secondary determination, the system only transmits content when the primary determination accuracy is insufficient. This partial action approach minimizes transmission time while ensuring high accuracy is achieved only when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The system maintains continuous determination capability through the first determination model, so that determination can proceed without interruption. The secondary determination by the server apparatus supplements this continuous local determination only when needed, minimizing time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS11144757B2Information processing system, terminal apparatus, client apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2021.10.12 CANON KK
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AI summary

A first information processing apparatus acquires content, determines information included in the content using a determination model for primary determination stored in a first storage unit, and outputs a primary determination result. A second information processing apparatus receives the content transmitted from the first information processing apparatus, determines information included in the content using a determination model for secondary determination stored in a second storage unit, and outputs a secondary determination result. The first information processing apparatus decides a final determination result based on at least one of the primary determination result and the secondary determination result.