18515455. ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Original Abstract Submitted
ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenichiro Fukushi of Tokyo (JP)
ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515455 titled 'ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION SYSTEM, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a device that estimates the type of footwear worn by a pedestrian based on sensor data acquired from the footwear.
- Extraction unit acquires sensor data from footwear sensor to extract walking feature quantity.
- Estimation unit estimates footwear type based on walking feature quantity extracted by the extraction unit.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in retail stores to provide personalized recommendations for footwear based on walking patterns. It can also be utilized in healthcare settings to monitor changes in gait and detect potential issues with footwear.
Problems Solved
This technology eliminates the need for manual observation or subjective assessments to determine the type of footwear worn by an individual. It provides a more accurate and objective way to analyze walking patterns and infer the type of footwear being used.
Benefits
Enhanced accuracy in estimating the type of footwear worn by a pedestrian. Improved efficiency in analyzing walking patterns and making footwear recommendations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Smart Footwear Estimation Device for Retail Stores This section can explore how this technology can be integrated into retail stores to enhance the shopping experience for customers by providing personalized footwear recommendations.
Original Abstract Submitted
In order to estimate the type of footwear worn by a pedestrian, an estimation device and the like according to the present invention are provided with: an extraction unit which acquires sensor data from a sensor installed on the footwear, and uses the sensor data to extract a walking feature quantity characteristic of walking in footwear; and an estimation unit which estimates the type of footwear on the basis of the walking feature quantity extracted by the extraction unit.
