Sony Group Corporation patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Patent applications for Sony Group Corporation on November 30th, 2023

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD (18364152)

Main Inventor

Masatoshi Funabashi

Brief explanation

The patent application is about an information processing device and method that can assist Synecoculture.

• Synecoculture is a registered trademark related to a specific agricultural practice.
• The technology aims to provide support and assistance to Synecoculture.
• It involves an information processing device and method.
• The device and method are designed to process and handle information related to Synecoculture.
• The purpose is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Synecoculture.
• The technology may involve data analysis, data management, and information retrieval.
• It can help farmers or practitioners of Synecoculture make informed decisions and optimize their practices.
• The patent application does not provide specific details about the technical implementation or features of the information processing device and method.

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method, in which Synecoculture (registered trademark) can be assisted.

USER INTERFACE FOR OPERATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EXPERIMENTS (17804716)

Main Inventor

Rory Douglas

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a user interface (UI) for analyzing machine learning experiments in a racing game environment.

- The UI is web-based and allows researchers to easily track and visualize various aspects of their experiments. - The UI includes an experiment synchronized event viewer that synchronizes visualizations, videos, and timeline/metrics graphs. - This viewer allows researchers to see the detailed unfolding of experiments. - The UI also includes experiment event annotations that generate event annotations and display them in the synchronized event viewer. - The UI can be used to consolidate results across experiments and consider videos. - It provides a reusable dashboard to capture and compare metrics across multiple experiments.

Abstract

A user interface (UI), for analyzing model training runs, tracking and visualizing various aspects of machine learning experiments, can be used when training an artificial intelligent agent in, for example, a racing game environment. The UI can be web-based and can allow researchers to easily see the status of their experiments. The UI can include an experiment synchronized event viewer that can synchronizes visualizations, videos, and timeline/metrics graphs in the experiment. This viewer allows researchers to see how experiments unfold in great detail. The UI can further include experiment event annotations that can generate event annotations. These annotations can be displayed via the synchronized event viewer. The UI can be used to consider consolidated results across experiments and can further consider videos. For example, the UI can provide a reusable dashboard that can capture and compare metrics across multiple experiments.

CONTROL APPARATUS, ROBOT APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR A ROBOT APPARATUS (18248514)

Main Inventor

TOSHIMITSU TSUBOI

Brief explanation

The patent application is for a control apparatus, robot apparatus, control method, and program that can detect and grip an end portion of a piece of cloth that is not spread out.

• The invention aims to provide a solution for robots to handle cloth that is not spread out.
• The control apparatus is designed to detect and grip the end portion of the cloth.
• The robot apparatus is equipped with the control apparatus to perform the cloth detection and gripping tasks.
• The control method involves using sensors or cameras to identify the end portion of the cloth.
• The program is developed to enable the robot apparatus to execute the control method and perform the cloth detection and gripping actions.

Abstract

[Object] To provide a control apparatus, a robot apparatus, a control method and a program for a robot apparatus that can detect and grip an end portion of a piece of cloth not spread.

BIOLOGICAL PARTICLE SORTING DEVICE, BIOLOGICAL PARTICLE SORTING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE (18029612)

Main Inventor

Ryu Sukigara

Brief explanation

The patent application is for a biological particle sorting device that is designed to be user-friendly for two different types of users. 

• The device aims to simplify the process of sorting biological particles.
• It is designed to be easy to use and operate.
• The device is suitable for two different types of users.
• The goal is to provide a user-friendly experience for both types of users.
• The device may have features or functionalities that cater to the specific needs of each user group.

Abstract

A main object of the present disclosure is to provide a biological particle sorting device that is easy to use or operate for both of two different types of users.

BIOPARTICLE SORTING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS (18030305)

Main Inventor

Ryu Sukigara

Brief explanation

The patent application aims to enhance the usability of a bioparticle sorting device by allowing users to input different data through touch operations. 

• The objective of the patent is to improve the operability of a bioparticle sorting apparatus.
• The apparatus accepts input of various data items.
• The input of data is done through touch operations.
• The purpose is to simplify the user experience and make the device more user-friendly.
• The innovation focuses on enhancing the usability of the bioparticle sorting device.

Abstract

A main objective of the present disclosure is to improve the operability of a bioparticle sorting apparatus that accepts input of various items of data according to a touch operation.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18249504)

Main Inventor

HIROSHI MORI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for generating multiband data that includes information about multiple wavelength bands. This data is obtained by detecting band data from different wavelength bands and reconstructing band data from one of the wavelength bands. Additionally, the application explains how to generate envelope information for the spectrum data represented by the multiband data.

• Multiband data is generated, which includes information about multiple wavelength bands.
• The data is obtained by detecting band data from different wavelength bands.
• Band data from one of the wavelength bands is reconstructed.
• Envelope information is generated for the spectrum data represented by the multiband data.

Abstract

Multiband data including a plurality of pieces of band data including detected band data of a plurality of wavelength bands and band data of a wavelength band reconstructed from the detected band data is generated, and envelope information of spectrum data represented by the multiband data is generated.

SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEM AND SAMPLE PREPARATION METHOD (18031594)

Main Inventor

Yoshiaki Kato

Brief explanation

- The patent application is for a sample preparation system that aims to increase the content percentage of target cells.

- The system is designed to simplify the process of preparing samples for analysis. - The innovation focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and isolating target cells. - The system may utilize various techniques such as cell sorting, filtration, or enrichment to increase the concentration of target cells in the sample. - The goal is to enhance the sensitivity and reliability of downstream analysis methods. - The patent application does not provide specific details about the technology or its implementation.

Abstract

An object of the present technology is to provide a sample preparation system for increasing the content percentage of target cells.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18042647)

Main Inventor

TOMOYUKI UMETSU

Brief explanation

The present technology aims to automatically suggest improved combinations of fluorochrome-labeled antibodies. 

• Technique for proposing better combinations of fluorochrome-labeled antibodies
• Automation of the process
• Improved suggestions for antibody combinations
• Utilizes fluorochrome labeling for antibodies
• Simplifies the process of selecting antibody combinations

Abstract

A main object of the present technology is to provide a technique for automatically proposing a better combination of fluorochrome-labeled antibodies.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL (18032477)

Main Inventor

Takayoshi SHIMIZU

Brief explanation

The patent application proposes an information processing apparatus that controls the display of a virtual space.

• The control unit of the apparatus is responsible for managing the virtual space and its display.
• The control unit is designed to acquire communication information of other users who are in a different virtual space.
• The acquired communication information is then presented in the form of a virtual object within the virtual space.
• The virtual object serves as a means to display the communication information to the users of the virtual space.

Abstract

Proposed is an information processing apparatus including a control unit that controls display of a virtual space, in which the control unit performs control to acquire communication information of one or more other users in another virtual space and present the acquired communication information by a virtual object disposed in the virtual space.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18249745)

Main Inventor

SHIN TAKANASHI

Brief explanation

The present technology is about an information processing device that helps users enhance their creativity.

• The device includes a user interface control unit that allows users to post a root issue (a question to be solved) and a related question.
• The device then displays both the root issue and the related question for the user.
• This technology can be used in systems that aim to solve user problems or answer their questions.

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program capable of drawing out the user's creativity. An information processing device includes a user interface control unit that receives posting of a root issue that is a question to be solved and a related question that is a question related to the root issue, and controls display of the root issue and the related question. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a system that solves a user's problem, question, or the like.

HYPERGRAPH-BASED COLLABORATIVE FILTERING RECOMMENDATIONS (18319096)

Main Inventor

PROSENJIT BISWAS

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an electronic device and a method for implementing hypergraph-based collaborative filtering recommendations.

- The device receives a collaborative filtering graph that represents a group of users and a set of items. - It determines user embeddings and item embeddings, which are representations of users and items in a mathematical space. - A semantic clustering model is applied to further refine these embeddings. - A hypergraph is constructed to capture relationships between users and items. - The device calculates contrastive losses, which are measures of the difference between embeddings, to determine a collaborative filtering score. - Based on this score, the device recommends an item to a user. - The recommended item is then displayed on a display device.

Abstract

An electronic device and a method for implementation of hypergraph-based collaborative filtering recommendations. The electronic device receives a collaborative filtering graph corresponding to a set of users and a set of items. The electronic device determines a first set of user embeddings and a first set of item embeddings. The electronic device applies a semantic clustering model to determine a second set of user embeddings and a second set of item embeddings. The electronic device constructs a hypergraph to determine a third set of user embeddings and a third set of item embeddings. The electronic device determines a first contrastive loss and a second contrastive loss to determine a collaborative filtering score. The electronic device determines a recommendation of an item for a user based on the determined collaborative filtering score. The electronic device renders the determined recommended item on a display device.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FEDERATED LEARNING (18027371)

Main Inventor

Chen SUN

Brief explanation

- The present disclosure describes an electronic device and method for federated learning.

- The electronic device is designed to perform federated learning at a central processing apparatus. - The device includes a processing circuitry that is configured to determine a group of distributed nodes for generating a global model parameter. - The group of distributed nodes is selected based on the correlation between their local training data, which must meet a specific correlation requirement. - The device further generates the global model parameter based on the local model parameters of the group of distributed nodes. - The local model parameters are generated by each distributed node based on their respective local training data. - This approach allows for collaborative learning without sharing raw data, as the global model parameter is generated based on the local model parameters of the distributed nodes. - The method enables efficient and privacy-preserving federated learning by leveraging the correlation between local training data.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device and a method for federated learning. The electronic device for federated learning at a central processing apparatus comprises a processing circuitry which is configured to: determine a group of distributed nodes for generating a global model parameter among a plurality of distributed nodes, wherein the correlation between local training data of the group of distributed nodes meets a specific correlation requirement; and generate the global model parameter based on local model parameters of the group of distributed nodes, wherein the local model parameters are generated by the group of distributed nodes based on respective local training data thereof.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18245979)

Main Inventor

TAKAO TAJIRI

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an information processing device that can accurately predict an action that a subject may take in a specific situation.

- The device includes a prediction unit that uses preference record data, which is a record of the subject's past preference actions related to a specific task, to generate preference prediction data. - The prediction unit inputs the preference record data into a classifier generated by manifold learning, which is a technique used for dimensionality reduction and data visualization. - The prediction unit then applies a prediction model based on assumed information about the specific situation to each classified unit, and outputs the preference prediction data. - The innovation aims to provide high accuracy in predicting a subject's preference action in a given situation, potentially improving decision-making processes or personalization of services.

Abstract

An action that is possible to be executed by a subject in a predetermined situation is predicted with high accuracy. There is provided an information processing device including a prediction unit that outputs preference prediction data indicating prediction of a preference action that is possible to be executed by a subject in a predetermined situation on the basis of preference record data indicating a record of the preference action related to a predetermined task executed by the subject, in which the prediction unit inputs the preference record data to a classifier generated by manifold learning, and outputs the preference prediction data on the basis of applying a prediction model based on assumed information related to the predetermined situation for each of a plurality of classified units.

USER INTERFACE SYSTEM, USER INTERFACE METHOD, AND IMAGE EDITING DEVICE (18248752)

Main Inventor

NAOFUMI AKIMOTO

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a user interface system for image editing that allows users to designate a target for color conversion using instance tracking and pixel tracking. The system includes a presentation means for displaying information and an acceptance means for receiving user designations.

• User interface system for image editing
• Allows users to designate a target for color conversion
• Uses instance tracking and pixel tracking
• Includes a presentation means for displaying information
• Includes an acceptance means for receiving user designations

Abstract

A user interface system according to the present disclosure include a presentation means that presents information for receiving, from a user, designation related to a target to be subjected to color conversion by image editing for converting a color of an image using instance tracking and pixel tracking, and an acceptance means that receives the designation by the user.

MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18032131)

Main Inventor

Takayoshi Hirai

Brief explanation

The patent application is for a medical image processing system that helps users understand the criteria or reasoning behind decisions made by a machine learning model. 

• The system aims to improve understanding of determinations made by machine learning models in medical image processing.
• It provides a method for interpreting and explaining the criteria used by the machine learning model.
• The system includes a program that facilitates understanding of the decision-making process.
• The goal is to enhance transparency and trust in the machine learning model's determinations.
• The system can be used in various medical imaging applications.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a medical image processing system, a medical image processing method, and a program that facilitate understanding of the criterion or the reason of a determination made by a machine learning model.

SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD, LEARNING DEVICE AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18031851)

Main Inventor

Ryuichi Namba

Brief explanation

The patent application is about a signal processing device and method, a learning device and method, and a program that aims to improve the quality of a target sound. 

• The invention focuses on acquiring a target sound with high quality.
• It involves a signal processing device and method, a learning device and method, and a program.
• The technique aims to enhance the quality of the target sound through signal processing.
• It utilizes a learning process to improve the acquisition of the target sound.
• The invention enables the acquisition of high-quality target sounds.

Abstract

The present technique relates to a signal processing device, a signal processing method, a learning device, a learning method, and a program enabling acquisition of a target sound having high quality.

SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS (18224691)

Main Inventor

Atsushi MASAGAKI

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about a solid-state image pickup device and an electronic apparatus that prevent leakage of charges between adjacent pixels.

• The device uses different on-chip lenses for each pixel to perform photoelectric conversion on light incident from a back surface.
• A pixel separation wall is formed between adjacent pixels, consisting of a front-side trench and a backside trench.
• A wiring layer is provided on the front surface.
• This technology is applicable to a backside illuminated CMOS image sensor.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a solid-state image pickup device and an electronic apparatus that are capable of preventing leakage of charges between adjacent pixels. A plurality of pixels perform photoelectric conversion on light incident from a back surface via different on-chip lenses for each pixel. A pixel separation wall is formed between pixels adjacent to each other, and includes a front-side trench formed from a front surface and a backside trench formed from the back surface. A wiring layer is provided on the front surface. The present disclosure is applicable to, for example, a backside illuminated CMOS image sensor.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM (18234403)

Main Inventor

Yanzhao HOU

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about an electronic device and a wireless communication method.

- The electronic device is designed for wireless communication and includes a processing circuit. - The processing circuit is responsible for controlling the sending and receiving of a reference signal for a direct link with another user equipment. - The processing circuit also controls the beamforming-based direct link communication with the other user equipment. - The determination of the sending and receiving beams for the direct link communication is based on the measurement of the reference signal.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a wireless communication method and a computer-readable medium. According to one embodiment, an electronic device for wireless communication comprises a processing circuit, wherein the processing circuit is configured to conduct control so as to send a reference signal for a direct link to the other user equipment or to receive same from the other user equipment; the processing circuit is also configured to conduct control so as to carry out beamforming-based direct link communication with the other user equipment; and at least one of a sending beam and a receiving beam for direct link communication is determined based on the measurement of the reference signal.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND COMMUNICATION METHODS (18366698)

Main Inventor

Jianfei CAO

Brief explanation

- The patent application is about electronic devices and communication methods.

- The electronic device described in the application has a processing circuit. - The processing circuit is designed to receive RRC signaling and/or MAC CE signaling from a control-side electronic device. - Based on the first beam indication information in the received signaling, the processing circuit determines an activated beam for transmitting data in the physical control channel with the control-side electronic device. - The processing circuit can rewrite the activated beam based on the second beam indication information included in a downlink control information carried by a physical downlink control channel. - The rewritten activated beam is then used for transmitting data in the physical control channel with the control-side electronic device.

Abstract

Disclosed are electronic devices and communication methods. An electronic device comprises a processing circuit, the processing circuit being configured to: receive an RRC signaling and/or a MAC CE signaling from a control-side electronic device; determine, based on a first beam indication information of control channel in the RRC signaling and/or the MAC CE signaling, an activated beam for performing a transmission in the physical control channel with the control-side electronic device; rewrite the activated beam based on a second beam indication information of control channel included in a downlink control information (DCI) carried by a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH); and use the rewritten activated beam to perform the transmission in the physical control channel with the control-side electronic device.

APPARATUS AND METHOD (18234405)

Main Inventor

Hiroaki TAKANO

Brief explanation

The patent application aims to develop a mechanism that can accurately determine the interference condition of a data signal. The innovation is summarized as follows:

• The mechanism is designed to improve the assessment of interference in a data signal.
• It aims to provide a more precise and reliable method for detecting interference conditions.
• The innovation seeks to overcome limitations in existing mechanisms by offering a more appropriate means of ascertaining interference.
• The mechanism is expected to enhance the overall performance and reliability of data signal analysis.
• The patent application emphasizes the importance of accurately identifying interference conditions to ensure optimal data transmission and reception.

Abstract

[Object] To provide a mechanism capable of more appropriately ascertaining an interference condition of a data signal.

METHODS FOR BEAM SUPPRESSION AT A WIRELESS DEVICE, RELATED NETWORK NODES AND RELATED WIRELESS DEVICES (18030042)

Main Inventor

Jose FLORDELIS

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes a method performed by a network node to suppress beams at a wireless device.

- The wireless device is capable of communicating with the network node. - The method involves transmitting reference signals to the wireless device for channel estimation of a set of beams. - The method also involves communicating control signaling between the network node and the wireless device. - The control signaling indicates the suppression of at least one beam from a subset of beams that can be suppressed by the wireless device.

Abstract

A method is disclosed, performed by a network node, for beam suppression at a wireless device. The wireless device is configured to communicate with the network node. The method comprises transmitting, to the wireless device, reference signals for channel estimation of a set of beams. The method comprises communicating, between the network node and the wireless device, control signaling indicative of beam suppression of at least one beam of a first subset of beams suppressible by the wireless device.

METHODS, TERMINALS, NETWORK EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, CIRCUITRY AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS (18031913)

Main Inventor

Shin Horng WONG

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a method for communication in a mobile communications network, specifically in relation to downlink data transmission.

• The method involves receiving a grant message at a terminal, which schedules multiple downlink resource sets.
• Based on the grant message, the terminal determines that intermediate acknowledgement feedback needs to be notified to the base station.
• The terminal then attempts to decode the downlink data transmission in an intermediate step.
• Finally, the terminal transmits an indication of the intermediate acknowledgement feedback corresponding to the intermediate decoding attempt.

This method aims to improve communication efficiency and reliability in a mobile communications network by providing a mechanism for acknowledging the reception of downlink data in an intermediate step.

Abstract

A method for communicating in a mobile communications network, the network comprising a network equipment configured to provide a wireless interface to communicate with at least a terminal. The method comprises receiving, at the terminal, a grant message scheduling a plurality of downlink resource sets; determining, based on the grant message, that intermediate acknowledgement feedback is to be notified to the base station; making an intermediate attempt to decode the downlink data transmission; and transmitting an indication of the intermediate acknowledgement feedback corresponding to the intermediate attempt to decode the downlink data transmission.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18249679)

Main Inventor

TAKAAKI SUZUKI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that evaluates and corrects crosstalk in data processing.

• The apparatus includes a cost evaluation unit and a correction processing unit.
• The cost evaluation unit assesses the residual error after crosstalk correction as a cost.
• The correction processing unit performs various crosstalk correction processes based on the cost evaluation.
• The correction processing unit determines the range and amount of correction based on the cost evaluation.
• The invention aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crosstalk correction in data processing.

Abstract

An information processing apparatus () includes a cost evaluation unit () and a correction processing unit (). The cost evaluation unit () evaluates a correction residual after crosstalk correction processing as a cost (CS). The correction processing unit () performs a plurality of different pieces of crosstalk correction processing while determining a correction range and a correction amount based on the cost (CS).

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD (18227591)

Main Inventor

Kazushi SATO

Brief explanation

The present technology is about an image processing apparatus and method that improve encoding efficiency while minimizing the decrease in encoding processing efficiency.

• The image processing apparatus includes an encoding mode setter that determines whether a non-compression mode should be selected as the encoding mode for encoding image data.
• The non-compression mode is an encoding mode where the image data is output as encoded data.
• The apparatus also includes an encoder that encodes the image data in coding units according to the mode set by the encoding mode setter.
• The encoding mode can be set in units of coding units that have a hierarchical structure.
• This technology can be used in various image processing apparatuses.

Abstract

The present technology relates to an image processing apparatus and method that are capable of enhancing encoding efficiency while suppressing a decrease in the efficiency of encoding processing. The image processing apparatus includes an encoding mode setter that sets, in units of coding units having a hierarchical structure, whether a non-compression mode is to be selected as an encoding mode for encoding image data, the non-compression mode being an encoding mode in which the image data is output as encoded data, and an encoder that encodes the image data in units of the coding units in accordance with a mode set by the encoding mode setter. The present disclosure can be applied to, for example, an image processing apparatus.

EARHOLE-WEARABLE SOUND COLLECTION DEVICE, SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, AND SOUND COLLECTION METHOD (18446275)

Main Inventor

KOHEI ASADA

Brief explanation

The present technique is about a device and method for collecting sound with high signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) by reducing noise influence without using noise reduction process.

• The device is an earhole-wearable sound collection device.
• It includes a microphone placed in a sealed space that connects to the wearer's ear canal.
• The microphone collects emitted speech voice that travels through the ear canal.
• The collected sound signal has a dominant emitted speech voice component, especially at low frequencies.
• The S/N ratio of the collected sound signal can be improved by extracting the low-frequency component using a low-pass filter (LPF).
• Alternatively, an equalizing process can be applied to reduce muffled sound caused by collecting sound through the ear canal.
• These techniques result in higher sound quality in the collected sound signal.

Abstract

The present technique relates to an earhole-wearable sound collection device, a signal processing device, and a sound collection method for realizing sound collection at a high S/N ratio, with noise influence being reduced not by a noise reduction process. In the earhole-wearable sound collection device, a microphone that collects emitted speech voice is provided in a space that is substantially sealed off from outside and connects to an ear canal of the wearer (the speaker). With the microphone being located in the space sealed off from outside, emitted speech voice that propagates through the ear canal of the wearer is collected. In a sound collection signal obtained through the ear canal, the emitted speech voice component is dominant over the noise component particularly at low frequencies. Therefore, the S/N ratio of an emitted speech voice collection signal can be improved by extracting the low-frequency component of the sound collection signal with the use of a LPF, for example. Alternatively, an equalizing process for reducing muffled sound that is generated when sound is collected through the ear canal is performed on the sound collection signal. As a result, higher sound quality can be achieved.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM (18031598)

Main Inventor

Akihito Nakai

Brief explanation

The present technology is about an information processing apparatus that can reproduce the sound pressure of a playback sound in a measurement environment.

• The apparatus records sound pressure reproduction data, which is used to reproduce the sound pressure of a speaker, along with transfer characteristic data representing the transfer characteristics of sound in the measurement environment.
• This allows for accurate reproduction of the playback sound obtained through playback processing using the transfer characteristics of the sound in the measurement environment.
• The technology can be applied to systems that perform audio mixing of various contents such as movies.
• It ensures that the sound pressure of the playback sound is faithfully reproduced in the measurement environment, providing a more immersive and accurate audio experience.
• This innovation can improve the quality of audio mixing in movies and other content, enhancing the overall viewing experience for the audience.

Abstract

The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of reproducing a sound pressure of a playback sound in a measurement environment. An information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present technology records sound pressure reproduction data used to reproduce sound pressure of a speaker as a sound pressure when outputting a playback sound obtained by playback processing using transfer characteristics of sound in a measurement environment where the speaker is installed from an output apparatus prepared in a playback environment together with transfer characteristic data representing the transfer characteristics. The present technology can be applied to a system that performs audio mixing of contents such as movies.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18447318)

Main Inventor

Qimei CUI

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an electronic device and method for wireless communication.

- The device includes a processing circuit that generates an indication when a user equipment accesses an unauthorized frequency band successfully. - The indication represents whether sharing a channel occupancy time with other user equipment is permitted. - The indication is then sent to a base station or the other user equipment. - The innovation aims to address the issue of unauthorized frequency band access and enable efficient channel occupancy time sharing.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device and a method for wireless communication and a computer-readable storage medium. An electronic device comprising: a processing circuit configured to: generate, where a user equipment accesses an unauthorized frequency band successfully, an indication representing whether sharing a channel occupancy time of the user equipment with other user equipment is permitted; and send the indication to a base station or the other user equipment.

BASE STATIONS, USER EQUIPMENTS, NETWORK ENTITY (18032568)

Main Inventor

Vivek SHARMA

Brief explanation

The abstract describes a base station for a mobile telecommunications network that can transmit a specific type of data according to a predefined protocol across multiple signaling legs. The base station has circuitry that can adjust the number of signaling legs based on certain signaling conditions. The data is distributed across these signaling legs.

• Base station for mobile telecommunications network
• Transmits a specific type of data according to a predefined protocol
• Data is distributed across multiple signaling legs
• Circuitry can adapt the number of signaling legs based on signaling conditions

Abstract

The present disclosure generally pertains to a base station for a mobile telecommunications network, wherein the base station is configured to transmit a predefined protocol data unit according to a predefined protocol of the mobile telecommunications network across a number of signaling legs, the base station having circuitry configured to: adapt the number of signaling legs based on at least one signaling condition, wherein the protocol data unit is distributed across the number of signaling legs.

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS (18029097)

Main Inventor

Yuxin WEI

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a communications device that acts as a relay device for another communications device.

• The relay device receives a request for system information from the other communications device via a sidelink interface.
• The relay device allows the other communications device to transmit data to or receive data from a radio network infrastructure equipment of a wireless communications network.
• The infrastructure equipment can be the first cell of the wireless communications network.
• The relay device facilitates communication between the other communications device and the wireless communications network.

Abstract

A communications device acting as a relay device receives a request for system information from another communications device via a sidelink interface between the communications device and the other communications device. The communications device acts as a relay device for the other communications device as a remote device, via which relay device the remote device can transmit data to or receive data from a radio network infrastructure equipment of a wireless communications network. The infrastructure equipment may be a first infrastructure equipment which forms a first cell of the wireless communications network via which the relay device can transmit the data to or receive the data from the wireless communications network.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18031622)

Main Inventor

Min LIU

Brief explanation

- The patent application describes an electronic device for wireless communication.

- The device includes a processing circuit that can receive reporting information from a user equipment regarding its capability to support multi-frequency domain resource transmission and multi-beam transmission. - The processing circuit is able to generate control signaling, which includes indication information for frequency domain resources and beams used for communication with the user equipment. - The frequency domain resources and beams have a binding relationship, meaning they are connected or linked in some way. - The control signaling is then sent to the user equipment.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device for wireless communication. The electronic device comprises a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to: receive, from a user equipment, reporting information about the capability of the user equipment to support multi-frequency domain resource transmission and multi-beam transmission; generate control signaling, wherein the control signaling comprises indication information for indicating frequency domain resources and beams used for communication with the user equipment, and the frequency domain resources and the beams have a binding relationship; and send the control signaling to the user equipment.

COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND METHODS (18033140)

Main Inventor

Dana CIOCHINA-KAR

Brief explanation

The present disclosure is about preempting PPDUs, which means cutting short a data unit carrying non-latency sensitive traffic to prioritize STAs with latency constraints.

• The first communication device has circuitry that can listen to ongoing data exchange between a second and third communication device on a wireless channel.
• It can estimate the reception duration of a data unit, which is the time it would take for the third communication device to receive the data unit if it were not truncated.
• The device can determine if the transmission of the data unit should be truncated or if a truncation condition is met.
• If the transmission is truncated or a truncation condition is met, the device can receive a preemptive data unit from the second communication device or transmit a preemptive data unit to the second communication device.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the concept of preempting PPDUs, i.e., truncating a PPDU carrying non-latency sensitive traffic to serve STAs with latency constraints. A first communication device comprises circuitry configured to listen to an ongoing data exchange between a second communication device and a third communication device on a wireless channel, to estimate a reception duration of a data unit, to determine if the transmission of the data unit is truncated and/or if a truncation condition is met, the reception duration indicating the time of reception of the data unit by the third communication device if the data unit were not truncated, and, if the transmission of the data unit is truncated and/or if a truncation condition is met, receive a preemptive data unit from the second communication device or transmit a preemptive data unit to the second communication device.

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS (18028249)

Main Inventor

Vivek SHARMA

Brief explanation

The patent application describes a method for receiving data associated with a multicast or broadcast service on a communications device.

• The method involves establishing a connection in a cell and receiving the data in a first radio resource control (RRC) mode.
• The data is transmitted using communication resources of a wireless access interface.
• The method also includes measuring the radio link quality associated with the wireless access interface in the first RRC mode.
• Based on the measured radio link quality, the method determines if predetermined criteria are satisfied.
• These predetermined criteria determine whether to continue receiving the data associated with the service in the first RRC mode in the cell.
• If the predetermined criteria are satisfied, the method allows for the reception of further data associated with the service.

Abstract

A method of receiving data associated with a service at a communications device, the service being a multicast or broadcast service, the method comprising establishing an RRC connection in a cell, receiving in the cell, in a first radio resource control (RRC) mode, the data associated with the service, the data transmitted using communication resources of a wireless access interface, measuring, in the first RRC mode, a radio link quality associated with the wireless access interface, determining, based on the radio link quality, that predetermined criteria are satisfied, the predetermined criteria for continuing to receive the data associated with the service in the first RRC mode in the cell, and after determining that the predetermined criteria are satisfied, receiving further data associated with the service.