Information processing method, information processing apparatus and computer-readable recording medium storing information processing program
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electric vacuum cleaners are unable to recognize and respond to the breakage of articles during cleaning operations, lacking the capability to estimate the situation of article breakage and perform predetermined operations accordingly.
Innovation Solution
An information processing method and apparatus that utilize sensors to detect article breakage, estimate the situation, and output information to cause a self-propelled device to perform specific operations, such as cleaning or alerting, based on the estimated scenario.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional electric vacuum cleaners perform image recognition by comparing captured images with registered foreign matter images, then foreign matter recognition capability is improved, but the ability to detect and respond to article breakage situations remains insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum cleaner system is enhanced with multi-functionality by integrating not only foreign matter recognition but also article breakage detection and situation estimation capabilities. The control unit now performs multiple functions: recognizing foreign matters, detecting article breakage through sensor information, estimating breakage situations, and controlling operations accordingly. This allows a single device to handle diverse scenarios including cleaning operations and emergency response to breakage events.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring sensor information during cleaning operations, comparing captured images with registered images, detecting changes that indicate article breakage, and adjusting operations based on the estimated situation. The control unit receives feedback from sensors and cameras, processes this information to detect breakage events, and modifies vacuum cleaner operations in real-time based on the detected situation.
2Ease of operation
If the vacuum cleaner controls suction driving unit based on control mode stored in storage unit, then cleaning operation control is improved, but the capability to perform predetermined operations based on detected breakage situations is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The control system transitions from static pre-programmed operations to dynamic adaptive control. The control unit now dynamically adjusts vacuum cleaner operations based on real-time situation estimation results. When article breakage is detected, the system automatically determines and executes appropriate predetermined operations such as stopping cleaning, alerting users, or avoiding the breakage location, making the operation mode flexible and situation-dependent rather than fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum cleaner system performs self-service by autonomously detecting article breakage situations and independently determining appropriate operations without requiring manual intervention. The control unit automatically processes sensor data, estimates breakage situations, and executes predetermined operations such as stopping the suction driving unit or navigating away from the breakage location, enabling the device to service itself in response to detected conditions.
3Measurement precision
If image recognition is performed by comparing captured images with registered images, then recognition accuracy is improved, but the detection of breakage situations and contextual understanding is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by capturing and analyzing sensor information and images continuously during cleaning operations, before actual breakage detection is needed. Registered images of foreign matters and articles are pre-stored in the storage unit, and the control unit is pre-configured with algorithms to compare captured images against these registries. This preliminary preparation enables rapid and accurate breakage detection when events occur, reducing information loss by having reference data ready for immediate comparison.
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AI summary
An information processing method in a server device includes obtaining first information obtained by at least one of one or more sensors installed in a space, detecting the breakage of an article present in the space based on the first information, estimating a situation where the breakage of the article occurred based on the first information, and outputting second information for causing a self-propelled device to perform a predetermine operation in the space according to the estimated situation.