Stimulus Generator Combining Multimedia Data Groups

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computer-implemented methods lack a comprehensive system for generating stimuli that combine texts, words, images, and sounds to provide a diverse and dynamic user experience for creative thinking, problem-solving, and inspiration.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that selects and combines multiple data groups containing outputs such as words, images, and sounds, allowing users to generate and customize stimuli, which can be displayed on a device for a predetermined time with optional alerts, and enables users to access and share these stimuli through social media.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple data groups (texts, words, images, sounds) are combined to generate diverse stimuli, then the creativity and versatility of the stimulus generation is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestimulus diversityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments stimuli into distinct data groups (texts, words, images, sounds) that can be independently selected and combined. This modular approach allows for diverse stimulus generation while managing complexity through organized categorization of content types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stimulus generation system is designed to handle multiple types of data (texts, words, images, sounds) through a unified platform that allows users to select from various data groups and customize stimuli according to different needs, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing system complexity.

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

2Ease of operation

If users can customize and access multiple data groups and stimuli, then the ease of operation and user control is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser controlVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables users to independently select from multiple data groups, customize their own stimuli combinations, and control the generation process according to their specific needs. This self-service approach empowers users with control while keeping the interface straightforward by providing clear selection options.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system prepares multiple data groups (texts, words, images, sounds) in advance and organizes them into selectable categories, allowing users to easily access and combine pre-processed content without needing to create stimuli from scratch, thereby simplifying the user interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If stimuli are displayed for a predetermined time with alert signals, then the effectiveness of stimulus delivery is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestimulus deliveryVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements predetermined display times for stimuli followed by alert signals (music, sounds, lights, or images) to indicate time remaining or stimulus completion. This periodic structure ensures reliable stimulus delivery while using simple timing mechanisms rather than complex control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20240058566A1Stimulus generator
Publication Date: 2024.02.22 GUARD TONY MICHAEL
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AI summary

The presently disclosed subject matter provides a computer-implemented method and system for generating a stimulus. The method is generally implemented via a computer application installable on a user's computer/smart device. The stimulus generated by the application is displayed on the user's device screen and is generally a combination of outputs which are selected from words, text, images, sounds, and combinations thereof. The stimulus is intended to act as stimuli to the user in order to help drive new thoughts and ideas useful when trying to solve a problem, get inspiration, or be creative.