Invented by Tetsuya Takayanagi, Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd
Information processing systems refer to the hardware and software components that enable the collection, organization, and analysis of data. These systems are essential for businesses to make informed decisions, improve operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge in the market. From small-scale enterprises to large corporations, information processing systems are becoming indispensable tools for managing and utilizing data effectively.
One of the key drivers of the market for information processing systems is the exponential growth of data. With the advent of the internet, social media, and other digital platforms, the amount of data generated on a daily basis is staggering. This data needs to be processed, stored, and analyzed in real-time to extract valuable insights and drive business growth. As a result, businesses are investing heavily in information processing systems that can handle large volumes of data efficiently.
Recording mediums play a crucial role in the information processing market. These mediums include hard drives, solid-state drives, optical discs, and cloud storage solutions. The choice of recording medium depends on factors such as data storage capacity, access speed, durability, and cost-effectiveness. With the increasing demand for data storage, manufacturers are constantly innovating to develop recording mediums that offer higher capacities, faster access speeds, and enhanced reliability.
In addition to information processing systems and recording mediums, the market also encompasses various methods of information processing. These methods include data mining, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. These techniques enable businesses to extract meaningful insights from raw data, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance decision-making processes. As the demand for advanced data analytics and automation continues to grow, the market for these information processing methods is expected to expand significantly.
The market for information processing systems, recording mediums, and methods of information processing is highly competitive. Numerous companies, ranging from established tech giants to startups, are vying for a share of this lucrative market. To stay ahead in this competitive landscape, companies are focusing on developing cutting-edge technologies, improving data security measures, and providing seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure.
Furthermore, the market is witnessing a shift towards cloud-based information processing systems and storage solutions. Cloud computing offers scalability, cost-effectiveness, and remote accessibility, making it an attractive option for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, the market for information processing systems and recording mediums is expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.
In conclusion, the market for information processing systems, recording mediums, and methods of information processing is expanding rapidly due to the growing need for efficient data management and analysis. As businesses strive to harness the power of data to gain a competitive advantage, the demand for innovative technologies and solutions in this market will continue to rise. With advancements in technology and the increasing availability of cloud-based solutions, the future of the information processing market looks promising.
The Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co Ltd invention works as follows
The invention is an information-processing method that can be executed by a machine. The information processing method comprises detecting a cough of a person in a predetermined area; acquiring an image captured of the predetermined area when the cough is detected; recognising a state of a mouth region of the person in the image; creating, based on this recognized state, a signal to control at least one of an airflow direction or volume that will be sent by an airflow generator apparatus that creates an airflow within the predetermined area; and displaying the generated signal.
Background for Information processing system, recording medium and method of information processing
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The present disclosure relates an information processing method and a recording medium that controls an airflow within a predetermined area where a coughing or sneezing has been detected.
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Several infectious diseases such as the influenza spread from one person to another by contact infection, droplet or airborne infection. When an infection occurs in a facility, it can lead to a group infection of the facility. Therefore, measures must be taken immediately. In a nursing facility, for example, where there are many elderly residents, it is possible that an infection will become serious and in the worst cases, a person infected may even die. In nursing homes, the measures taken against infectious diseases vary from person to person. For example, caregivers may wear masks or pay particular attention to hand washing. In the case of influenza, droplet or airborne infections are considered a major route of infection. It is also important to consider whether one was exposed to the cough or sneeze from an infected individual.
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The following document also reveals the result of a simulation on how droplets move when a person infected coughs in an air-conditioning-ventilated room: Zhiqiang KANG, Uixian ZHAO, Hongbo FAN, Guohui FENG, “Numerical Simulations of Coughed-Droplets in the Air Conditioning Room”, Procedia Engineering December 2015, pages 114-121.” 114-121.
According to the simulation, when someone coughs with an initial speed of 10 m/s the droplets reach the receptor in approximately 5 seconds at a distance 1 meter and are exposed. The droplets then spread out around the receptor for tens or even more seconds.
Note that in this document a larger ventilation volume than is usually expected has been set as a condition of ventilation, which leads to an underestimate of a droplet spreading time. It is generally accepted that droplet movement can be roughly divided into two phases. The first is a high-velocity phase, where the droplets are carried in an unsteady airflow cough for about 5-10 seconds. The second is a phase when the droplets suddenly slow down due to air resistance and then move in an indoor airflow.
The above-described related technology does not reduce the risk of infection with an infectious illness in a space that has been predetermined where a coughing or sneezing is detected. Further improvements are required.
One non-limiting and example embodiment provides a method capable of reducing the chance of infection with an infectious disease at a predetermined location where a coughing or sneezing has been detected.
The techniques described herein feature an information-processing method that is executed by a machine. The information processing method comprises detecting a sneeze or cough of a person in a predetermined area; acquiring an impression of the predetermined area captured when the sneeze or cough is detected; recognising a state of a mouth from the image; creating, based on this recognized state, a signal to control at least one of an airflow direction or volume that will be sent by an airflow generator apparatus that creates an airflow within the predetermined area; and displaying the generated control signal.
It should be noted, however, that general or particular embodiments can be implemented in an apparatus or system, an electronic circuit, computer software, or a computer readable recording medium. Or, they may be combined with an apparatus, system, method, integrated circuit, computer software, and computer readable recording medium. The computer-readable medium can be a non-volatile medium such as a CD-ROM (compact disc read only memory).
According to one embodiment, localizing drops can be dispersed in order to uniformly distribute the concentration, and it is thus possible to reduce the chance of infection with an infectious illness in a predetermined area where a coughing or a sniffling has been detected.
The specification and drawings will reveal additional benefits and advantages. Benefits and/or benefits can be obtained individually by using the different embodiments and features in the specification and drawing. They do not need to be all provided.
Underlying knowledge forming basis of the present disclosure
In the related art described above, it is possible for a person to be estimated as infected. However, it is difficult to stop a receptor being infected prior to infection. It is hard to prevent a person from becoming infected after being exposed to the cough or sneeze.
People sneeze or cough in different states. When coughing or sniffling, people often cover part of their face with their hand, like the nose and the mouth. Some people cough or sneeze while wearing a face mask. The amount of liquid that is released depends on the person’s state when they cough or sneeze.
When an infected individual coughs or sneezes while covering a part of their face with a hand many droplets don’t disperse, but stick to the hand. The convective speed of droplets that are smaller in size or have nuclei can leak through the fingers. However, the velocity is likely to be the same as air velocity because the hand will reduce the pressure. The droplets are stationary and localized around the infected individual in this situation. It is crucial to disperse as quickly as possible the remaining droplets around the infected individual to the surrounding area.
The computer can be used to address the issues described above. It includes: detecting a cough, or sneeze, of a person in a predetermined area; acquiring an imaging of that predetermined area captured when the cough, or sneeze, is detected; recognising a state of the mouth from the image; creating, on the basis of that recognized state, a signal to control at least one direction, or volume, of air to be sent by an airflow generator apparatus that creates
The image of a person’s mouth is acquired by the airflow generator apparatus when the person sneezes or coughs in the predetermined area. Based on the image, a signal is generated to control at least the volume or direction of air from the airflow generator apparatus in order to generate an airflow within the predetermined area.
The localizing droplets, which are produced when a person coughs or sneezes, can be dispersed in order to uniformly distribute the concentration. This reduces the risk of infection with an infectious illness in the space that has been predetermined where the coughing or sneezing was detected.
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