18580167. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM simplified abstract (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM
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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 18580167 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM
The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that functions as an IoT Service Provider (IoTSP) to help users acquire sensor data. The apparatus includes a communication unit for interacting with other IoTSPs and a control unit that searches for sensor data based on user requests and shares the data with the user.
- The information processing apparatus acts as an IoTSP to provide sensor data acquisition services to users.
- It includes a communication unit for communication with other IoTSPs and a control unit for searching and sharing sensor data.
- The control unit searches for sensor data from other IoTSPs based on user requests and policy information.
- It uses a protocol interface to search for sensor data, similar to the procedure between the application and IoTSP.
- The apparatus aims to facilitate information sharing between IoTSPs and enhance user access to sensor data.
Potential Applications: - Smart home systems - Industrial IoT applications - Environmental monitoring - Healthcare devices - Agricultural sensors
Problems Solved: - Improved access to sensor data - Enhanced interoperability between IoTSPs - Streamlined user experience in acquiring sensor data
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in accessing sensor data - Enhanced data sharing capabilities - Improved user satisfaction with IoT services
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Sensor Data Acquisition Service for IoT Devices This technology can be utilized in various commercial sectors such as smart home automation, industrial IoT solutions, environmental monitoring services, healthcare devices, and agricultural sensor networks. It can improve data acquisition processes, enhance interoperability between IoT devices, and provide a better user experience.
Questions about IoT Sensor Data Acquisition: 1. How does the information processing apparatus ensure secure data sharing between IoTSPs? The apparatus uses policy information and protocol interfaces to ensure proper information sharing between IoTSPs, enhancing security and privacy. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world IoT ecosystems? Implementing this technology may face challenges related to standardization, compatibility issues, and data privacy concerns. However, with proper protocols and guidelines, these challenges can be addressed effectively.
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.
