Information Processing Device for Viewer-Performer Unity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current distribution systems fail to enhance the sense of unity and shared excitement between performers and viewers, despite existing technologies that incorporate viewer feedback and emotional information.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device and method that acquires specific viewer information and controls the addition of effects to a distributed moving image based on this information, using emotion recognition and effect selection units to enhance the emotional connection between the performer and viewer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If viewer feedback and emotional information are incorporated into the distribution system, then the interactivity and entertainment value are improved, but the sense of unity and shared excitement between performer and viewer is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveinteractivityVSAvoidsense of unity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements real-time feedback loops where viewer information (emotions, comments, reactions) is continuously acquired and used to dynamically adjust the moving image content. The performer-side device receives viewer feedback and modifies the distributed content accordingly, creating a closed-loop interactive system that enhances the sense of unity between performer and viewer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The distribution system transitions from static content delivery to dynamic content adaptation. The moving image is continuously modified based on real-time viewer information, allowing the content to evolve and respond to viewer emotions and reactions, thereby creating a shared excitement experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If real-time viewer comments are inserted with the moving image, then viewer feedback is enabled, but the emotional connection and shared excitement are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewer feedbackVSAvoidemotional connection
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary processing layer that analyzes viewer comments and emotional information, then translates this data into visual effects and content modifications. This intermediary layer (the control unit) bridges the gap between raw viewer feedback and meaningful emotional connection by automatically generating appropriate responses in the moving image.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes multiple parameters of the moving image simultaneously based on viewer information, including visual effects, content selection, and presentation style. This multi-parameter adaptation creates a richer emotional connection compared to simple text comment insertion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If biological information and emotional information are aggregated to create scene information, then a sense of unity is imparted, but the entertainment value and shared excitement can be further enhanced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesense of unityVSAvoidentertainment value
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system adds a new dimension to the distribution by incorporating real-time emotional and physiological data from both performers and viewers. This additional dimension of biometric and emotional information creates more nuanced and personalized entertainment experiences, enhancing both unity and excitement.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-establishes multiple effect types and content variations that can be rapidly deployed based on viewer information. By preparing various response options in advance, the system can quickly adapt to viewer emotions and maintain high entertainment value without processing delays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11218768B2Information processing device, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program enabling an enhanced sense of unity between a performer and a viewer. The information processing device includes a viewer information acquisition unit that acquires specific viewer information input from a viewer who views a distributed moving image, a performer information acquisition unit that acquires specific performer information input from a performer who performs in the moving image, an emotion recognition unit that recognizes an emotion on a basis of at least one of the viewer information and the performer information, and a control unit that controls an addition of an effect based on the emotion. The present technology is applicable to a distribution system that distributes moving images, for example.