Telecommunication State Visualization for Multi-Point Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing telecommunication systems struggle to provide a clear overall state of communication among multiple points, as information is presented individually, making it difficult to recognize the overall state of telecommunication among multiple points.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that receives information about telecommunication among multiple apparatuses, generates an image representing the state of telecommunication between individual apparatuses, and displays this information to facilitate easier recognition of the overall communication state.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If information of telecommunication between individual apparatuses is presented individually, then detailed information about each communication link is provided, but it becomes difficult to recognize the overall state of telecommunication among multiple points

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetailed communication informationVSAvoidrecognition of overall state
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple individual telecommunication information displays into a single integrated visual representation. The image generation unit merges communication states between the first telecommunication apparatus and other apparatuses, as well as communication states among other apparatuses, into one comprehensive image that can be displayed together, allowing users to grasp the overall telecommunication state while preserving detailed link information

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms telecommunication state information from a one-dimensional individual display approach to a two-dimensional integrated visual representation. By generating an image that spatially arranges multiple communication links and their states, the system enables users to perceive the overall telecommunication landscape across multiple dimensions simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Measurement precision

If multiple telecommunication links are displayed separately, then each link's state is clearly visible, but the complexity of the display system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetelecommunication state visibilityVSAvoiddisplay system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal image generation and display system that can simultaneously represent multiple types of telecommunication states (first apparatus to other apparatuses, and other apparatuses to each other) within a single integrated framework. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate display systems for different communication links, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive state visibility

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

Data Source

PatentUS11553158B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2023.01.10 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

There is provided an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program that make it possible to recognize a state of telecommunication among multiple points more easily. Information regarding telecommunication performed among telecommunication apparatuses is received, and an image that indicates a state of telecommunication between a first telecommunication apparatus and another communication apparatus and a state of telecommunication between a plurality of other telecommunication apparatuses is generated on the basis of the received information, and then the generated image is displayed. The present disclosure can be applied, for example, to an information processing apparatus, a telecommunication apparatus, electronic equipment, an information processing method, a program, or the like.