Abstract: The present technology relates to a signal processing apparatus, a signal processing method, and a program each enabling reproduction of images and sounds in a synchronized manner. A signal processing apparatus includes a reproduction control unit configured to control, on the basis of image data of an image associated with a sound based on multichannel audio data, reproduction of the image, and a synchronization signal generation unit configured to generate a synchronization signal for reproducing the sound synchronized with the image on the basis of the multichannel audio data, on the basis of audio data for reproducing the sound, the audio data being smaller in number of channels than the multichannel audio data. The present technology is applicable to an omnidirectional contents reproduction system.

Abstract: A system and method of vehicle control for user safety and experience is provided. The system receives sensed information associated with a first vehicle, detects a state of the first vehicle, and determines activities of a person or a second vehicle in proximity of the first vehicle. Such activities are determined based on the sensed information. The system triggers actions based on whether or not the determined activities are unsafe for the first vehicle or for users of the first vehicle in the detected state. The system controls devices associated with the first vehicle based on the triggered actions. The devices include a light-based projector device that is controlled to project a visual alert, included in the triggered actions, directly onto a physical surface. The physical surface is a window portion of the first vehicle or a physical structure which is external to and separate from the first vehicle.

Abstract: A system includes a first multilayer surface that includes a plurality of layers. The system further includes a plurality of sensors and circuitry. The circuitry receives a plurality of signals from the plurality of sensors and projection data associated with a media content projectable by a projection device. The projection data includes contrast control information associated with the media content. The circuitry determines ambient condition of an enclosed space based on the received plurality of signals. The circuitry selects one or more portions of the plurality of layers of the first multilayer surface based on the determined ambient condition or the projection data. The circuitry controls an opacity level of the selected one or more portions of the first multilayer surface to provide dynamic shade control in the enclosed space or improve contrast of the projected media content based on the determined ambient condition or the projection data.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: a displacement information acquisition unit that acquires displacement information corresponding to 3-dimensional displacement of a predetermined portion of an object that a user mounts in accordance with a body motion on the basis of positional information of the predetermined portion and an output control unit that performs control such that an output unit performs a predetermined output on the basis of the acquired displacement information. The object has, for example, a seatback on which a user can sit. The displacement information acquisition unit acquires a change in a position in at least one of front and rear directions, right and left directions, or upward and downward directions of a seatback.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus that processes information on the basis of a gaze degree of a user who views content is provided. An information processing apparatus includes: an estimation unit that estimates a gaze degree of a user who views content; an acquisition unit that acquires related information to content recommended to the user; and a control unit that controls a user interface that presents the related information on the basis of an estimation result of the gaze degree. The acquisition unit acquires the related information by using an artificial intelligence model that has learned a causal relationship between information on a user and content in which a user shows interest.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a cooking robot, a cooking method, and cooking equipment capable of generating a new recipe. An information processing device of one aspect of the present technology generates a new recipe on the basis of chemical structure information representing chemical structures of food ingredients used for cooking, sensing information obtained by measuring flavors of food ingredients using a sensor, and flavor subjective information representing subjective evaluation of people with respect to flavors of food ingredients. The present technology can be applied to a computer prepared in a kitchen.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device for effectively using a television that is in a non-use state by using an artificial intelligence function. An information processing device for controlling operation of a display device by using an artificial intelligence function, includes an acquisition section that acquires sensor information, and an inferring section that infers content, which is to be outputted by the display device according to a use state, by using the artificial intelligence function, on the basis of the sensor information. The inferring section infers content, which is to be outputted by the display device that is in a non-use state, on the basis of information regarding a room where the display device is placed. The information regarding the room is included in the sensor information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is provided which include a display control unit that causes a touch panel to display a slider to specify one of specifiable values by an operating body as a specified value and a start edge value and an end edge value stored in a storage unit and if the touch panel acquires position information indicating position on the slider, decides a value corresponding to the position information as the specified value and also decides an interval to decide a new specifiable range in accordance with a contact state quantity acquired by the contact state quantity acquisition unit, specifies the new specifiable range based on the interval using the specified value as a reference.

Abstract: The present technique relates to a cooking arm, a measuring method, and an attachment for a cooking arm, which makes it possible to easily measure an aroma of an ingredient serving as a target of cooking. The cooking arm according to an aspect of the present technique causes a suction unit to suck an aroma of an ingredient serving as a target of a cooking operation performed by the cooking arm, and causes an aroma sensor to measure the aroma sucked by the suction unit in accordance with the cooking operation. The present technique can be applied to a system kitchen having a robot function.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus that gives a rendition effect using an artificial intelligence function while a user is viewing and listening to content. The information processing apparatus that controls an operation of an external device of a display with use of an artificial intelligence function includes an acquisition unit that acquires a video image or an audio output from the display, an estimation unit that estimates the operation of the external device synchronized with the video image or the audio with use of the artificial intelligence function, and an output unit that outputs an instruction of the estimated operation to the external device. The external device is a rendition device that outputs a rendition effect on the basis of the estimated operation.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a cooking robot, a cooking method, and cooking equipment that make it possible to generate new arrangements of dishes. An information processing device according to an aspect of the present technology generates new arrangement information which is information on a new arrangement on the basis of arrangement information including food ingredient information which is information on food ingredients used for an arrangement of a dish, arrangement action information which is information on an arrangement action by a cooking person, and cooking tool information which is information on cooking tools used for the arrangement. The present technology can be applied to a computer prepared in a kitchen.

Abstract: A system includes a first multilayer surface that includes a plurality of layers. The system further includes a plurality of sensors and circuitry. The circuitry receives a plurality of signals from the plurality of sensors and projection data associated with a media content projectable by a projection device. The projection data includes contrast control information associated with the media content. The circuitry determines ambient condition of an enclosed space based on the received plurality of signals. The circuitry selects one or more portions of the plurality of layers of the first multilayer surface based on the determined ambient condition or the projection data. The circuitry controls an opacity level of the selected one or more portions of the first multilayer surface to provide dynamic shade control in the enclosed space or improve contrast of the projected media content based on the determined ambient condition or the projection data.

Abstract: There is provided a data processing device and a data processing method capable of customizing a dish made by a cooking robot according to a preference of a person who eats the dish. The data processing device (11) according to one aspect of the present technology generates recipe data including a data set used when a cooking robot (1) performs a cooking operation, the data set linking cooking operation data in which information regarding an ingredient of a dish and information regarding an operation of a cook in a cooking process using the ingredient are described, and cook biological data indicating a biological reaction of the cook measured in conjunction with progress of the cooking process. The present technology can be applied to a computer that controls cooking in a cooking robot.

Abstract: There is provided a cooking robot, a cooking robot control device, and a control method that enable a cooking robot to customize a dish prepared according to a preference of an eater. The cooking robot (1) according to one aspect of the present technology controls a cooking operation performed by a cooking arm (321), using recipe data including a data set in which cooking operation data and cook biological data are linked, the cooking operation data describing information regarding an ingredient of a dish and information regarding an operation of a cook in a cooking process using the ingredient, and the cook biological data indicating a biological reaction of the cook measured in conjunction with a progress of the cooking process. The present technology can be applied to a cooking robot that operates an arm to cook.

Abstract: An information processing device including a mode control unit that determines a replay mode from replay mode candidates including a user dependent mode where output and replay are performed dependently on a user's action and a user independent mode where output and replay are performed independently of the user's action, and a output control unit that controls output and replay of an image, based on the replay mode.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a cooking system capable of providing novel cooking experiences. A cooking system according to an aspect of the present technology includes: a top plate unit including a first top plate and a second top plate; a top plate drive unit that moves at least either top plate of the first top plate and the second top plate; a cooking assistance unit provided in a cooking assistance space that appears by movement of the at least either top plate; an arm movement unit that moves a cooking arm including an attaching/detaching portion capable of attaching/detaching an attachment having a cooking function along a movement mechanism provided in the cooking assistance space; and an arm control unit that controls driving of the cooking arm in accordance with a cooking process. The present technology can be applied to a system kitchen having a robotic function.

Abstract: A system and method of vehicle control for user safety and experience is provided. The system receives sensed information associated with a first vehicle, detects a state of the first vehicle, and determines activities of a person or a second vehicle in proximity of the first vehicle. Such activities are determined based on the sensed information. The system triggers actions based on whether or not the determined activities are unsafe for the first vehicle or for users of the first vehicle in the detected state. The system controls devices associated with the first vehicle based on the triggered actions. The devices include a light-based projector device that is controlled to project a visual alert, included in the triggered actions, directly onto a physical surface. The physical surface is a window portion of the first vehicle or a physical structure which is external to and separate from the first vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for object classification and related applications based on frame and event camera processing is provided. The system acquires an output of image sensor circuitry and determines a first object classification result based on feature points associated with first objects in a first frame of the acquired output. The system executes an event-camera signal processing operation on at least two frames of the acquired output to generate an event frame. The generated event frame includes pixel-level movement information associated with second objects. The system determines a second object classification result based on the pixel-level movement information and determines one or more object classification tags based on the determined first and the determined second object classification result. The determined one or more object classification tags correspond to one or more objects, included in at least the first objects and the second objects.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus is provided which include a display control unit that causes a touch panel to display a slider to specify one of specifiable values by an operating body as a specified value and a start edge value and an end edge value stored in a storage unit and if the touch panel acquires position information indicating position on the slider, decides a value corresponding to the position information as the specified value and also decides an interval to decide a new specifiable range in accordance with a contact state quantity acquired by the contact state quantity acquisition unit, specifies the new specifiable range based on the interval using the specified value as a reference.

Abstract: There is provided a cooking arm and a cooking system that are capable of providing novel cooking experiences, the cooking arm according to an aspect of the present technology including a cooking function arm portion including a first attaching/detaching portion capable of attaching/detaching an attachment having a cooking function; a movement function arm portion including a second attaching/detaching portion attachable/detachable to/from an arm movement unit that moves along a movement mechanism provided in a cooking system; and a hinge portion that rotatably connects each of the cooking function arm portion and the movement function arm portion. The present technology can be applied to a system kitchen having a robotic function.