Sony group corporation (20240340344). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM simplified abstract
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Fumio Teraoka of Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (JP)
Hiroki Watanabe of Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340344 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM
The abstract of the patent application describes an information processing apparatus that functions as an IoT service provider, allowing users to acquire sensor data. This apparatus includes a communication unit for interacting with other IoT service providers and a control unit that searches for sensor data requested by the user through an application and provides the user with the relevant data. The control unit retrieves sensor data from other IoT service providers based on their identifiers and policy information on information sharing, using a protocol interface similar to the one between the application and IoT service provider.
- The information processing apparatus acts as an IoT service provider, facilitating the acquisition of sensor data for users.
- It includes a communication unit for communication with other IoT service providers and a control unit for searching and providing sensor data to users.
- The control unit retrieves sensor data from other IoT service providers based on identifiers and policy information on information sharing.
- A protocol interface is used for searching sensor data, similar to the interface between the application and IoT service provider.
Potential Applications: - Smart home systems - Industrial IoT applications - Environmental monitoring solutions
Problems Solved: - Facilitates easy access to sensor data for users - Enables seamless communication between different IoT service providers
Benefits: - Improved user experience in acquiring sensor data - Enhanced interoperability between IoT service providers
Commercial Applications: Title: IoT Service Provider for Sensor Data Acquisition This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as smart home devices, industrial IoT systems, and environmental monitoring solutions. It can improve data acquisition processes and enhance interoperability between different IoT service providers, leading to a more seamless user experience.
Questions about IoT Service Provider for Sensor Data Acquisition: 1. How does the control unit determine which IoT service provider to retrieve sensor data from? The control unit retrieves sensor data from other IoT service providers based on their identifiers and policy information on information sharing. 2. What are the potential benefits of using a protocol interface for searching sensor data? Using a protocol interface ensures a standardized procedure for searching sensor data, similar to the interface between the application and IoT service provider.
Original Abstract Submitted
an information processing apparatus operates as an iotsp (corresponding to an example of “first iotsp”) that provides a service for causing a user to acquire sensor data. the information processing apparatus includes a communication unit that executes communication with another iotsp (corresponding to an example of “second iotsp other than the first iotsp”) and a control unit that searches the sensor data corresponding to an acquisition request of the user via an application and responds to the user with the searched sensor data. the control unit searches the sensor data from the other iotsp via the communication unit based on an identifier of the other iotsp included in the acquisition request and policy information indicating propriety of information sharing between the iotsps and uses a protocol interface including the same procedure as a procedure between the application and iotsp when searching the sensor data.
