18440179. INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about the Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Tetsuya Takayanagi of Osaka (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18440179 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for processing information from images to determine if two people in a facility are residents or visitors, calculate the distance between them, and detect if they are having a conversation. If a conversation exceeds a certain time limit, an infection notification is sent to indicate a high risk of disease transmission.
- Obtaining image information of people in a facility
- Classifying individuals as residents or visitors
- Calculating distance between individuals
- Detecting conversations between individuals
- Sending infection notifications if conversation time exceeds a threshold
Key Features and Innovation
- Image processing to classify individuals in a facility
- Distance calculation between individuals for proximity analysis
- Conversation detection based on calculated distance
- Infection notification system for disease risk assessment
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, airports, and public events to monitor interactions and assess infection risks.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the need for efficient monitoring of interactions between individuals in crowded or high-risk environments to prevent disease transmission.
Benefits
- Early detection of potential disease transmission risks
- Improved infection control measures in facilities
- Enhanced safety protocols for residents and visitors
Commercial Applications
- Healthcare facilities for infection control
- Event venues for crowd management and safety
- Transportation hubs for monitoring passenger interactions
Prior Art
There may be existing technologies for monitoring interactions in facilities, but the specific combination of image processing, distance calculation, and conversation detection for infection risk assessment may be novel.
Frequently Updated Research
Research on improving the accuracy and efficiency of image processing algorithms for classifying individuals and detecting conversations in various environments may be ongoing.
Questions about the Technology
How does the system determine if individuals are having a conversation based on the calculated distance?
The system likely uses predefined thresholds for distance and time to infer if individuals are engaged in a conversation.
What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy of classifying individuals as residents or visitors?
The system may utilize facial recognition technology or other identification methods to accurately classify individuals in the facility.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing method includes obtaining image information including a first image of a first person in a predetermined facility and a second image of a second person in the predetermined facility; classifying each of the first person and the second person as a resident of the facility or a visitor to the facility, the first person being classified as the resident, the second person being classified as the visitor; calculating a distance between the first person and the second person, based on the first image and the second image; determining whether the first person and the second person are having a conversation with each other, based on the calculated distance; measuring, when it is determined that the first person and the second person are having a conversation with each other, a conversation time during which the first person and the second person are having a conversation with each other; and transmitting, when the measured conversation time exceeds a predetermined time, infection notification information indicating that a risk of the first person contracting infectious disease is high to a terminal apparatus.
