18744330. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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YUKI Nakajima of Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18744330 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that acquires identification information, detection clock time information, and movement amount information about wireless devices detected by a detection apparatus.
- The apparatus determines the relative positions of the wireless devices using the movement amount information, detection clock time information, and identification information.
- It then displays information about the determined relative positions of the wireless devices on a display unit.
Potential Applications:
- Indoor positioning systems
- Asset tracking in warehouses or factories
- Monitoring the movement of people or objects in a space
Problems Solved:
- Efficiently tracking the movement and positions of multiple wireless devices
- Providing real-time information about the relative positions of devices
Benefits:
- Improved security through better tracking of devices
- Enhanced efficiency in asset management
- Real-time monitoring of movement in a space
Commercial Applications:
- Retail stores for analyzing customer movement
- Hospitals for tracking medical equipment
- Smart homes for monitoring the location of connected devices
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the relative positions of the wireless devices?
The apparatus uses movement amount information, detection clock time information, and identification information to calculate the relative positions.
2. What are the potential limitations of this technology in terms of accuracy and scalability?
The accuracy of the system may be affected by factors such as signal interference and the density of wireless devices in the area. Scalability could be a concern if a large number of devices need to be tracked simultaneously.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus acquires identification information about a wireless device detected by a detection apparatus which detects wireless devices, detection clock time information about a clock time at which the detection apparatus has detected the wireless device, and movement amount information about a movement amount by which the detection apparatus has moved between an optional first clock time and an optional second clock time, determines, with use of the movement amount information and detection clock time information and identification information about each of a plurality of wireless devices, relative positions of the plurality of wireless devices, and causes a display unit to display information about the determined relative positions of the plurality of wireless devices.
