IP Library Granted Patent US 11,223,729
Granted Patent B2
US 11,223,729 · App. 16/412,510 · Granted Jan 11, 2022

Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium for instructing an object to perform a specific function

Inventor: Kengo Tokuchi (Kanagawa, JP)
Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.
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Patent No.
US 11,223,729
App. No.
16/412,510
Granted
Jan 11, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user includes a detection unit and a control unit. The detection unit detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space. The control unit instructs the object to execute a specific function in the case where plural motions by users for a common object are detected. The specific function is correlated with the plural motions.

Claims (45)

1. An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user, comprising:

a processor programmed to function as:

a detection unit that detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space; and

a control unit that instructs the object to execute a specific function in a case where a plurality of motions by users for a common object are detected, the specific function being correlated with the plurality of motions,

wherein, in a case where directions of operations corresponding to the plurality of motions are opposite to each other, the specific function is executed in accordance with a result of combining the plurality of motions.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the plurality of motions are different operations prescribed in advance.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,

wherein allocation of operations required from individual users differs in accordance with a combination of the users.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,

wherein the plurality of motions associated with execution of the specific function are set for each specific function.

5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the plurality of motions are correlated with different operation elements associated with the specific function.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the plurality of motions are set for each object.

7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the plurality of motions are correlated with the same operation element associated with the specific function.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the control unit combines the plurality of motions after adjusting magnitudes of the plurality of detected motions among the users.

9. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein, in a case where directions of operations corresponding to the plurality of motions are the same as each other, the specific function is executed in accordance with a result of combining the plurality of motions.

10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein the user is notified of presence of an operation of the common object by a different user.

11. The information processing apparatus according to claim 10 ,

wherein an image that indicates a motion of the different user is displayed together with an image for work in which the object is captured.

12. The information processing apparatus according to claim 10 ,

wherein an image that is used by the different user for an operation is displayed together with a screen in which the object is captured.

13. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,

wherein a tactile feel that matches the detected motion is generated and applied to the user.

14. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13 ,

wherein the tactile feel differs in accordance with the specific function.

15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13 ,

wherein the tactile feel is applied in a case where an operation for the specific function is received.

16. The information processing apparatus according to claim 13 ,

wherein the tactile feel is generated in accordance with a motion of a different user.

17. The information processing apparatus according to claim 16 ,

wherein the tactile feel is generated in accordance with the motion of the different user for a common portion.

18. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program causing a computer that is used in contact with a user to function as:

a detection unit that detects a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space; and

a control unit that instructs the object to execute a specific function in a case where a plurality of motions by users for a common object are detected, the specific function being correlated with the plurality of motions,

wherein, in a case where directions of operations corresponding to the plurality of motions are opposite to each other, the specific function is executed in accordance with a result of combining the plurality of motions.

19. An information processing apparatus that is used in contact with a user, comprising:

detection means for detecting a motion of the user in a real space performed without contacting an object that is present in the real space; and

control means for instructing the object to execute a specific function in a case where a plurality of motions by users for a common object are detected, the specific function being correlated with the plurality of motions,

wherein, in a case where directions of operations corresponding to the plurality of motions are opposite to each other, the specific function is executed in accordance with a result of combining the plurality of motions.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 28, 2021
From: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
To: FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP.
Reel/Frame 056078/0098 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 15, 2019
From: TOKUCHI, KENGO
To: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 049181/0007 →
Priority Claims (1)
JP JP2018-102769 · May 29, 2018 · national
Continuity (1)
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