Terminal Input Mode Selection for Body Temperature Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional technologies face challenges in presenting reliable body temperature information from a first user to a second user, as manual input methods can be prone to falsification, making it difficult for the second user to assess the reliability of the presented data.

Innovation Solution

An information processing method that allows the first terminal to select an input mode for acquiring body temperature information, which can be either through a thermometer or manual input, and transmits this information along with input mode identification, enabling the second terminal to display the data in a distinctive manner based on the reliability of the input mode, thereby enhancing the presentation of reliability to the second user.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If body temperature information is acquired through manual input, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to potential falsification

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of inputVSAvoidreliability of body temperature information

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the body temperature information acquisition into multiple distinct input modes (manual input mode and thermometer communication mode). Each mode is clearly identified and treated separately, allowing the system to handle different reliability levels for different data sources. This segmentation enables the second terminal to display information differently based on the acquisition mode.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies visual differentiation (color changes and display style variations) to indicate the reliability of body temperature information based on the input mode. Different colors or display styles are used to represent manually input data versus thermometer-acquired data, making the reliability differences immediately apparent to users without complicating the interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple input modes are supported, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases due to mode selection and identification

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveversatility of input methodsVSAvoidcomplexity of input mode management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an input mode identification mechanism that acts as an intermediary between the first terminal and the second terminal. This identifier automatically tracks which input mode is being used and transmits this information along with the body temperature data. The intermediary simplifies the complexity by automating the mode tracking process rather than requiring manual selection or complex user interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The first terminal is designed with multi-functionality to support both manual input and thermometer communication modes within a single device. This universal design allows the same terminal to adapt to different input methods without requiring separate devices, thereby improving versatility while managing complexity through a unified system architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If reliability information is displayed, then trustworthiness of information is improved, but information presentation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetrustworthiness of presented informationVSAvoidcomplexity of display presentation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses color changes and visual style variations to convey reliability information in an intuitive manner. Different colors or display styles indicate whether the data came from manual input or thermometer communication, allowing users to quickly assess trustworthiness without requiring complex explanations or additional interface elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

Data Source

PatentUS20230190207A1Information processing method, information processing system, terminal, and non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing information processing program

Publication Date: 2023.06.22 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA

AI summary

An information processing system includes a first user terminal that acquires body temperature information about a first user, and a second user terminal that presents the body temperature information to a second user. The first user terminal selects an input mode for use in acquiring the body temperature information from among a plurality of input modes each having distinctive reliability for body temperature information to be acquired, acquires the body temperature information in the selected input mode, and transmits the acquired body temperature information and input mode identification information indicating the selected input mode. The second user terminal receives the body temperature information and the input mode identification information, and causes a display part to display the body temperature information in a distinctive display manner in accordance with the input mode identification information.