Interaction method and device, equipment and storage medium

Abstract

According to the embodiment of the invention, a method and device for interaction, equipment and a storage medium are provided. The interaction method comprises the following steps: sending an invitation of joining a target interaction event to a second terminal associated with a second user based on an invitation operation of a first user at a first terminal; in response to confirmation of the second user about the invitation, presenting a first join control at the first terminal, where the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation; and associating the first user and the second user to the target interaction event based on a first operation of the first user for the first join control and a second operation of the second user for the second join control. Therefore, the two users can be enabled to join the target interaction event synchronously in a secondary confirmation mode. In this way, the situation that the user waits unilaterally can be avoided, and therefore the interaction experience of the user is improved.

Description

Method, device, apparatus and storage medium for interaction

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese invention patent application entitled “Methods, devices, equipment and storage media for interaction” and application number 2023109525485, filed on July 31, 2023. The entire contents of that application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of computers, and more particularly, to methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer-readable storage media for interaction. Background Art

[0003] With the development of computer technology, people can invite and interact with each other more easily. For example, in multiplayer games, users can use network connections to invite other users to explore the virtual world together. Such technology enables people to better collaborate and communicate, and creates richer and more interactive digital experiences.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] In a first aspect of the present disclosure, an interaction method is provided. The method comprises: based on an invitation operation performed by a first user on a first terminal, sending an invitation to a second terminal associated with a second user to join a target interaction event; in response to a confirmation of the invitation by the second user, presenting a first join control on the first terminal, wherein the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation; and based on a first operation of the first user on the first join control and a second operation of the second user on the second join control, associating the first user and the second user with the target interaction event.

[0006] In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a device for interaction is provided. The device includes: a sending module configured to send an invitation to join a target interaction event to a second terminal associated with a second user based on an invitation operation performed by a first user on a first terminal; a presentation module configured to present a first join control on the first terminal in response to the second user confirming the invitation, wherein the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation; and an association module configured to associate the first user and the second user with the target interaction event based on a first operation performed by the first user on the first join control and a second operation performed by the second user on the second join control.

[0007] In a third aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The device includes at least one processing unit; and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit. When executed by the at least one processing unit, the instructions cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0008] In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein a computer program is stored on the computer-readable storage medium, and the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect.

[0009] It should be understood that the content described in this summary section is not intended to limit the key features or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0011] FIG1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented;

[0012] 2A to 2E are schematic diagrams illustrating multiple examples of invitation operations according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] 3A to 3E are schematic diagrams showing multiple examples of adding virtual interactive scenes according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIG4 shows a flow chart of an interactive method according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG5 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for interaction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0016] FIG6 shows a block diagram of a device capable of implementing various embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] It is understandable that before using the technical solutions disclosed in the various embodiments of this disclosure, the type, scope of use, usage scenarios, etc. of the personal information involved in this disclosure should be informed to the user and the user's authorization should be obtained in an appropriate manner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

[0018] For example, in response to a user's active request, a prompt message is sent to the user to clearly inform the user that the operation requested will require the acquisition and use of the user's personal information. This allows the user to independently choose whether to provide personal information to the electronic device, application, server, storage medium, or other software or hardware that performs the operations of the disclosed technical solution based on the prompt message.

[0019] As an optional but non-limiting implementation, in response to receiving a user's active request, the prompt information may be sent to the user in the form of a pop-up window, for example, in which the prompt information may be presented in text form. Furthermore, the pop-up window may also contain a selection control for the user to select "agree" or "disagree" to provide personal information to the electronic device.

[0020] It is understandable that the above notification and user authorization process are merely illustrative and do not limit the implementation of the present disclosure. Other methods that comply with relevant laws and regulations may also be applied to the implementation of the present disclosure.

[0021] It is understandable that the data involved in this technical solution (including but not limited to the data itself, the acquisition or use of the data) must comply with the requirements of relevant laws, regulations and relevant provisions.

[0022] As used herein, the term "in response to" refers to a state in which a corresponding event occurs or a condition is satisfied. It will be understood that the timing of executing a subsequent action executed in response to the event or condition is not necessarily strongly correlated with the time when the event occurs or the condition is satisfied. For example, in some cases, a subsequent action may be executed immediately upon the occurrence of the event or the satisfaction of the condition; in other cases, the subsequent action may be executed some time after the occurrence of the event or the satisfaction of the condition.

[0023] The following describes embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0024] It should be noted that the titles of any section / subsection provided herein are not limiting. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and any type of embodiment may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, the embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any manner with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or in different sections / subsections.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and similar terms should be understood as open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "based at least in part on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The term "some embodiments" should be understood as "at least some embodiments". Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may be included below.

[0026] As used herein, the term "model" can learn the association between corresponding inputs and outputs from training data, so that after training is completed, corresponding outputs can be generated for given inputs. The generation of the model can be based on machine learning technology. Deep learning is a machine learning algorithm that processes inputs and provides corresponding outputs by using multiple layers of processing units. In this article, "model" may also be referred to as "machine learning model", "machine learning network" or "network", and these terms are used interchangeably in this article. A model can also include different types of processing units or networks.

[0027] As used herein, a "unit," "operating unit," or "subunit" may consist of any suitably structured machine learning model or network. As used herein, a group of elements or similar expressions may include one or more such elements. For example, a "group of convolutional units" may include one or more convolutional units.

[0028] As briefly mentioned above, users can invite other users to participate in specific interactive events, such as social games. In such interactive events, users have a strong desire to "participate with friends." Some applications allow users to interact with other users and enter the same room through room invitations or follow-up room invitations. For example, if a user wants to invite a friend to join a game room, they can only invite them by asynchronously sending a room invitation link or by initiating a room entry request to the user in the room. Once the request is approved, they can click the received invitation link to enter the room.

[0029] Because invitations are asynchronous, there is a high probability of technical delays and user response delays. For example, the inviter needs to wait in the room for the invitee to join. This method does not meet the immediacy of participation and increases the anxiety of waiting.

[0030] In some applications, a user can send room invitation links to multiple users simultaneously, and a user can also receive multiple room invitation links simultaneously. However, because a user can only attend one room at a time, they can only decline other invitations. Unsure when the invitee will accept the invitation, the inviter is forced to wait indefinitely, increasing the anxiety of waiting and reducing the success rate of the invitation.

[0031] In other applications, after a room invitation is sent, the invitation link can remain valid for a longer period (for example, 30 minutes). The invitee can enter the room at any time. However, neither the inviter nor the invitee can know the other's invitation status. The user who enters the room first has to wait, which makes this invitation method lose its immediacy.

[0032] Furthermore, these apps only support one mode: inviting someone to a pre-selected room. The entire invitation experience is fixed. Furthermore, the invitation message is system-generated and lacks personalization. This makes the invitation uninteresting.

[0033] To this end, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for interaction. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, based on an invitation operation performed by a first user on a first terminal, an invitation to join a target interaction event is sent to a second terminal associated with a second user. In response to the second user confirming the invitation, a first join control is presented on the first terminal, and the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation. Based on a first operation performed by the first user on the first join control and a second operation performed by the second user on the second join control, the first and second users are associated with the target interaction event.

[0034] Thus, the embodiments of the present disclosure can support the invitation initiator and the invitee to join the interactive event synchronously through a double confirmation method. This method does not require one party to wait, thereby reducing the anxiety of waiting and improving the user's interactive experience.

[0035] Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. In environment 100, a server 130 can communicate with a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 120 to present an interface 112 on the first terminal 110 and an interface 122 on the second terminal 120. Interfaces 112 and 122 may include interactive interfaces for a first user 140 and a second user 150, such as conversation interfaces, interfaces related to interactive events, and the like.

[0037] The first user 140 can establish a conversation with the second user 150, participate in an interactive event, etc. via the first terminal 110 and / or the attached device of the first terminal 110. Correspondingly, the second user 150 can establish a conversation with the first user 140, participate in an interactive event, etc. via the second terminal 120 and / or the attached device of the second terminal 120.

[0038] Interaction events include, but are not limited to, actions occurring on platforms such as social media, online games, chat apps, and office applications. For example, in a multiplayer game, teams form teams to complete tasks or compete against each other. Another example is the real-time editing and feedback between users on collaborative tools and shared document platforms to collaborate on project tasks. Through these interaction events, users can connect and exchange information.

[0039] The first terminal 110 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal or portable terminal, including a mobile phone, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a notebook computer, a netbook computer, a tablet computer, a media computer, a multimedia tablet, a personal communication system (PCS) device, a personal navigation device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an audio / video player, a digital camera / camcorder, a positioning device, a television receiver, a radio broadcast receiver, an e-book device, a gaming device, or any combination thereof, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the first terminal 110 can also support any type of interface for the first user 140 (such as "wearable" circuitry, etc.).

[0040] The second terminal 120 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal or portable terminal, including a mobile phone, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a notebook computer, a netbook computer, a tablet computer, a media computer, a multimedia tablet, a personal communication system (PCS) device, a personal navigation device, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an audio / video player, a digital camera / camcorder, a positioning device, a television receiver, a radio broadcast receiver, an e-book device, a gaming device or any combination thereof, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the second terminal 120 can also support any type of interface for the second user 150 (such as "wearable" circuitry, etc.).

[0041] Server 130 can be any type of computing system / server capable of providing computing capabilities, including but not limited to mainframes, edge computing nodes, computing devices in a cloud environment, and the like. Although FIG1 shows only one server 130, environment 100 may include multiple servers 130. For example, one server 130 may be used to present a conversation interface, while another server 130 may be used to provide interactive events to a first user 140 and a second user 150. It should be understood that this description is merely exemplary and does not imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure.

[0042] The disclosed solution aims to address users' desire to participate in interactive events simultaneously and together. According to various embodiments of the disclosure, the initiating user is allowed to send an invitation. Once the receiving user accepts the invitation, both parties must perform a join operation to successfully participate in the interactive event, thereby improving the success rate of simultaneous participation.

[0043] To more clearly understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, taking the example of a first user 140 inviting a second user 150 to join a virtual interactive event in a virtual scene, the following first describes how the first user 140 performs the invitation operation with reference to Figures 2A to 2E , and then describes how the first user 140 and the second user 150 synchronously join the virtual interactive event in the virtual environment with reference to Figures 3A to 3E . It should be understood that this is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure are applicable to any appropriate type of interactive event.

[0044] Figures 2A to 2E show schematic diagrams of example interfaces 200A to 200E of invitation operations according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Server 130 can present example interfaces 200A to 200E to the first user 140 at the first terminal 110. The first user 140 can initiate an invitation operation through these example interfaces. In some embodiments, the invitation operation can indicate a virtual scene (also referred to as a target virtual scene) of a virtual interactive event. Such a virtual scene is, for example, a game room for interaction in a game platform or a specific location scene in a virtual world (e.g., a game copy scene). The first user 140 can invite the second user 150 to join such a virtual scene to complete a specific interaction in the virtual scene.

[0045] In the example of FIG2A , server 130 presents a conversation interface to first user 140 via an appropriate application. Such a conversation interface may include a private chat interface. For example, in this conversation interface, first user 140 can have a one-on-one chat with second user 150. In some embodiments, the conversation interface may include a group chat interface. Such a group chat interface may be associated with multiple conversation participants. For example, in this conversation interface, first user 140 can have a one-to-many chat with multiple users, including second user 150.

[0046] In the example of FIG2A , the conversation interface includes a control 212 . The name of the control 212 is, for example, “Any Door.” The server 130 may receive a click operation of the first user 140 on the control 212 and present a setting interface for an invitation operation.

[0047] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene includes a random virtual scene. In the examples of Figures 2B and 2C, the settings interface includes a control 214. The name of the control 214 is, for example, "Open Blind Box". The server 130 can receive a click operation of the first user 140 on the control 214 and present an interface element corresponding to the random mode. The first user 140 can invite the second user 150 to join the random virtual scene by setting these interface elements. Additionally or alternatively, the server 130 can present the interface elements corresponding to the random mode by default in the settings interface.

[0048] In the example of Figure 2B, the server 130 presents a setting interface corresponding to the random mode to the first user 140. Such a setting interface also includes an interface element 218. The name of the interface element 218 is, for example, "Destination". The interface element 218 is used to present the scene information of the random virtual scene. In some embodiments, the server 130 hides the scene information of the random virtual scene from the first user 140. For example, the interface element 218 does not display the name of the specific virtual scene but uniformly displays the name "Random World". Additionally or alternatively, when the server 130 sends an invitation to the second user 150 based on such an invitation operation, the scene information of the random virtual scene may also be hidden from the second user 150. In this way, the mystery and fun of participation can be increased.

[0049] Continuing with the example of Figure 2B, such a setting interface also includes an interface element 220. Interface element 220 is, for example, a text box named "Invitation Message". Interface element 220 can default to a blank text box to support the first user 140 to enter text about the invitation information (also referred to as the first text). Interface element 220 can also present a preset text (also referred to as the second text) by default, such as "Waiting for you to come and explore the unknown fun!". Personalized text content can be entered after the first user 140 clicks. Additionally or alternatively, the first text and / or the second text supports input of no more than a preset number of characters, such as 50 characters.

[0050] Continuing with the example of Figure 2B, such a setting interface also includes a control 222 and an interface element 224. The control 222 is used to support the first user 140 to upload images from the default photo library, the local photo library, or by calling the camera to shoot. The interface element 224 is named, for example, "Any Door Cover". The interface element 224 can present a corresponding image based on a random virtual scene, or it can present a corresponding image based on the selection of the first user 140. Additionally or alternatively, the interface element 224 can support the first user 140 to crop the image to a custom size. When the server 130 sends an invitation to the second user 150, such an image can be used as the cover image of the invitation information.

[0051] In the example of Figure 2B, such a setting interface also includes a control 226 (also called an invitation control) and an interface element 228. Control 226 is, for example, a button named "Place Any Door". Server 130 can receive a click operation of the first user 140 on control 226 and send an invitation to the second user 150. Interface element 228 is used to remind the first user 140 about the validity period of the invitation (for example, 10 seconds). For example, interface element 228 displays "Note: Unused Any Door will expire in XX seconds!". When server 130 sends an invitation to the second user 150, it can attach such a validity period. In this way, users can be reminded to accept the invitation in a timely manner, reducing the waiting time of one party, thereby improving the immediacy of joining the interactive event. Additionally or alternatively, such a setting interface may also include a control (not shown) for setting the validity period.

[0052] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene includes a virtual scene selected by the first user 140. In the examples of Figures 2B and 2C, the setting interface includes a control 216. The name of the control 216 is, for example, "Follow Me". The server 130 can receive a click operation of the first user 140 on the control 216 and present interface elements corresponding to the selection mode. The first user 140 can invite the second user 150 to join the virtual scene of their choice by setting these interface elements. Additionally or alternatively, the server 130 can present the interface elements corresponding to the selection mode by default in the setting interface.

[0053] In the example of Figure 2C , server 130 presents a settings interface corresponding to the selection mode to first user 140. This settings interface also includes interface element 220, control 222, interface element 224, control 226, and interface element 228. The functions of these interface elements and controls can be found in the description of Figure 2B . This settings interface further includes controls 230 and 232. Control 230 may be named, for example, "Destination." Control 230 supports first user 140 in selecting a world map and presenting scene information for the corresponding virtual scene. Control 232 may be a setting option named, for example, "Hide World Title." Control 232 controls whether the scene information for the virtual scene corresponding to the selected world map is hidden from second user 150. Additionally or alternatively, control 232 may include a prompt, such as "After hiding, the world map title will not be visible to the other party." Upon receiving the first user 140's operation to hide the scene information, server 130 may hide or replace the world map title in control 230, for example, to display "Unknown Happiness." In this way, the mystery and fun of participation can be increased.

[0054] In some embodiments, server 130 receives a click operation from first user 140 on control 230 and presents example interface 200D. Example interface 200D includes multiple world maps. First user 140 can use corresponding interface elements to perform operations such as filtering, searching, switching, adding to favorites, liking, and commenting. Upon receiving the join operation from first user 140 and second user 150, server 130 can associate these two users with the selected world map. Such a world map may indicate a virtual town or a virtual shopping mall. The two users can interact within such a virtual scene.

[0055] Additionally or alternatively, the server 130 may create a virtual interactive room corresponding to the target interactive event. For example, based on the world map selected by the first user 140, the server 130 may create a new virtual interactive room in the virtual scene corresponding to the world map.

[0056] In the example of FIG. 2E , the server 130 receives the selection of the first user 140 regarding the world map, and presents scene information of the corresponding virtual scene in the control 230 and presents the corresponding cover image in the interface element 224 .

[0057] First user 140 completes the invitation process through example interfaces 200A to 200E. This invitation process involves clicking control 212 in the conversation interface to enter the settings interface, then clicking control 226 to send the invitation after completing the settings. This invitation process supports both random and selected modes. Random mode allows users to explore the unknown together, enriching the user invitation experience. Selective mode allows the initiator to select a destination and hide the destination name from the invitee, satisfying the user's desire to create surprises and increasing the enthusiasm and fun of invitations and appointments.

[0058] The server 130 receives the invitation operation initiated by the first user 140 at the first terminal 110 and sends an invitation to the second user 150 at the second terminal 120. Such an invitation indicates that the first user 140 wishes to synchronously join a virtual interactive scene with the second user 150 to interact, such as joining a game room for a battle, controlling a game character to complete a task in a specific scene, and so on.

[0059] In some embodiments, server 130 creates a virtual interactive room corresponding to the target interactive event based on the invitation action taken by first user 140 at first terminal 110. However, server 130 must confirm that second user 150 has accepted the invitation and that both first user 140 and second user 150 have agreed to join the target interactive event before adding these two users to the virtual interactive room. This double confirmation allows for simultaneous participation by both the inviter and the invitee. This approach eliminates the need for one party to wait, thereby reducing the anxiety of waiting. This is further described below with reference to Figures 3A and 3B.

[0060] Figures 3A through 3E illustrate example interfaces 300A through 300E for joining a virtual interactive scene, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, server 130 presents corresponding invitation information in the conversation interface in response to first user 140 sending an invitation to second user 150. For example, in the example of Figure 3A , such invitation information is presented as a card-style interface element 312 on first terminal 110. For another example, in the example of Figure 3D , such invitation information is presented as a card-style control 342 on second terminal 120.

[0061] In some embodiments, the invitation information may present an image associated with the target interactive event (also referred to as a target image). Such a target image may be an image determined based on the virtual scene or an image uploaded by the first user 140. For example, in the example of FIG3A , interface element 312 includes image 314. Image 314 corresponds to the image in interface element 224 in example interface 200B. For another example, in the example of FIG3D , control 342 includes image 344. Image 344 corresponds to the image in interface element 224 in example interface 200B.

[0062] In some embodiments, the invitation message may also present scene information for the virtual interactive scene. Such scene information may be information related to a random virtual scene or a virtual scene selected by first user 140. For example, in the example of FIG3A , interface element 312 includes virtual scene information 316 . Information 316 corresponds to the title in interface element 218 in example interface 200B . For another example, in the example of FIG3D , control 342 includes virtual scene information 346 . Information 346 corresponds to the title in interface element 218 in example interface 200B .

[0063] In some embodiments, the invitation message may also present a target text. Such target text may be a preset text or text entered by first user 140. For example, in the example of FIG3A , interface element 312 includes text 318. Text 318 corresponds to the invitation message in interface element 220 in example interface 200B. For another example, in the example of FIG3D , control 342 includes text 348. Text 348 corresponds to the invitation message in interface element 220 in example interface 200B.

[0064] In some embodiments, the invitation information may also present information about the validity period of the invitation. For example, in the example of FIG3A , interface element 312 includes information 320. Information 320 may present information containing a countdown, such as “Any door will expire in XX seconds.” Such information may count down to 0 from the validity period in interface element 228 in example interface 200B. For another example, in the example of FIG3D , control 342 includes information 350. Information 350 may present information containing a countdown, such as “Please join the room within XX seconds, otherwise you will be automatically denied entry.” Such information may count down to 0 from the validity period in interface element 228 in example interface 200B.

[0065] In the example of FIG3D , the control 342 presented by server 130 to second user 150 may also include sub-controls 340 for accepting and rejecting the invitation. If second user 150 accepts the invitation, server 130 presents a join control 322 (also referred to as a first join control) on first terminal 110 and a join control 352 (also referred to as a second join control) on second terminal 120. Furthermore, based on the first user 140's operation on join control 322 and the second user 150's operation on join control 352, server 130 causes first user 140 and second user 150 to synchronously join the target interactive event.

[0066] Synchronously joining the target interactive event can mean joining at the same time. For example, the first user 140 and the second user 150 simultaneously confirm joining the virtual interactive room within the validity period of the Any Door, or join the virtual interactive room together after both parties confirm. In some embodiments, synchronously joining the target interactive event can also mean joining at similar times. For example, the first user 140 confirms and joins the virtual interactive room first at the first moment within the validity period of the Any Door, and the second user 150 confirms and joins the virtual interactive room later at the second moment within the validity period of the Any Door. Since the validity period of the Any Door is set to a very short time period, the waiting time of the user who enters the virtual interactive room first can be almost ignored, thereby achieving the same timely effect.

[0067] 3B , the join control 322 may include a sub-control 326. The sub-control 326 is used to receive an operation (also referred to as a first operation) by the first user 140 to agree to join the target interaction event or an operation (also referred to as a third operation) to give up joining the target interaction event.

[0068] 3E , the join control 352 may include a sub-control 356. The sub-control 356 is used to receive an operation (also referred to as a second operation) by the second user 150 to agree to join the target interaction event or an operation (also referred to as a fourth operation) to give up joining the target interaction event.

[0069] In some embodiments, referring to the example of Figure 3B, the join control 322 may further include an interface element 324. The interface element 324 is used to present the status information of the join control 352. Such status information indicates that the second user 150 has accepted the invitation. For example, the interface element 324 displays "KKKK has accepted the invitation!" (KKKK represents the nickname of the second user 150). In this way, the first user 140 can be informed of the invitation status of the second user 150 and reminded to join the interactive event in time. Additionally or alternatively, referring to the example of Figure 3E, the join control 352 may include an interface element 354. The interface element 354 is used to present the status information of the join control 352. Such status information indicates that the second user 150 has accepted the invitation. For example, the interface element 354 displays "You have accepted the invitation!".

[0070] In some embodiments, referring to the example of FIG3B , the join control 322 may include an interface element 328. Interface element 328 is used to present information including a countdown (also referred to as a first countdown), such as “Please join the room within XX seconds, otherwise you will be automatically denied entry.” Additionally or alternatively, referring to the example of FIG3E , the join control 352 may include an interface element 358. Interface element 358 is used to present information including a countdown (also referred to as a second countdown), such as “Please join the room within XX seconds, otherwise you will be automatically denied entry.”

[0071] In some embodiments, referring to the example in FIG3C , if server 130 receives an operation from first user 140 agreeing to join the target interactive event before the first countdown ends, server 130 presents a reminder control 332 regarding waiting to join the target interactive event. Reminder control 332 may include prompts such as "You have accepted the invitation!" or "Waiting for the other party to join..." This effectively reduces the anxiety of waiting for the user who first agreed to join the target interactive event.

[0072] In some embodiments, if the server 130 does not receive an operation from the first user 140 agreeing to join the target interactive event before the first countdown ends, a reminder regarding the failure to join the target interactive event (also referred to as a first reminder) is presented. For example, if the first user 140 does not process the request after the timeout, the server 130 defaults to rejecting the request to join the target interactive event. The server 130 presents a reminder to the first user 140 stating that you have given up joining the room and a reminder to the second user 150 stating that the other party has given up joining the room.

[0073] In some embodiments, the server 130 may determine that the first countdown has ended or that the first user 140 has received an operation (also referred to as a third operation) for abandoning joining the target interaction event in response to the join control 322, and cause the second terminal 120 to present a reminder (also referred to as a second reminder) regarding the first user 140 abandoning joining the target interaction event. Additionally or alternatively, the server 130 may determine that the second countdown has ended or that the second user 150 has received an operation (also referred to as a fourth operation) for abandoning joining the target interaction event in response to the join control 352, and cause the first terminal 110 to present a reminder (also referred to as a third reminder) regarding the second user 150 abandoning joining the target interaction event.

[0074] For example, if both the first user 140 and the second user 150 have timed out and not processed, the server 130 will present a reminder of "Any Door has expired" to the first user 140 and the second user 150. For another example, if the first user 140 agrees to join the target interactive event, but the second user 150 refuses to join the target interactive event, the server 130 will present a reminder of "The other party has declined the invitation to join the room" to the first user 140 and a reminder of "Any Door has expired" to the second user 150.

[0075] Additionally or alternatively, the join control 322 , the join control 352 , and the reminder control 332 may also present an image associated with the target interaction event and scene information of the virtual interaction scene.

[0076] In some embodiments, when server 130 presents one or more of join control 322, join control 352, or reminder control 332, it can block other interactive operations. For example, it can notify first user 140 and second user 150 by displaying a full-screen pop-up window, thereby allowing first user 140 and second user 150 to focus on these controls and quickly confirm whether to join the target interactive event. In this way, the anxiety of waiting can be effectively reduced.

[0077] In some embodiments, server 130 determines whether to grant first user 140 permission to initiate an invite based on the execution status of previous invitations created by first user 140. If no invitation is currently in progress, first user 140 can initiate an invite; if an invitation is already in progress, first user 140 cannot initiate another invite. This ensures that a user can only initiate one invite to a friend at a time, and can only initiate another one after the previous invite expires. This improves the success rate of user participation.

[0078] In summary, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, after first user 140 initiates an invitation, server 130 requires both first user 140 and second user 150 to confirm again before simultaneously adding both users to the interactive event, without requiring either user to wait. This avoids the need for one user to wait, thereby improving the user interaction experience.

[0079] Example Process

[0080] FIG4 shows a flow chart of a method 400 for interaction according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The method 400 may be implemented at the server 130. The method 400 is described below with reference to FIG1.

[0081] At block 410, server 130 sends an invitation to a second terminal associated with a second user to join a target interaction event based on an invitation operation performed by the first user on the first terminal. At block 420, in response to the second user confirming the invitation, a first join control is presented on the first terminal, and in response to the confirmation, a second join control is presented on the second terminal. At block 430, based on the first user's first operation on the first join control and the second user's second operation on the second join control, the first user and the second user are associated with the target interaction event.

[0082] In some embodiments, the server 130 presents a conversation interface between the first user and the second user, where the conversation interface includes an invitation control; and receives an invitation operation based on a selection of the invitation control by the first user.

[0083] In some embodiments, the server 130 presents an invitation message corresponding to the invitation in the session interface.

[0084] In some embodiments, the invitation information presents a target image associated with the target interactive event, where the target image includes: an image uploaded by the first user; or an image determined based on a virtual scene for the target interactive event.

[0085] In some embodiments, the invitation message presents a target text, where the target text includes: a first text input by the first user; or a preset second text.

[0086] In some embodiments, the conversation interface includes a group chat interface, the group chat interface is associated with a plurality of conversation participants, and the plurality of conversation participants include at least a first user and a second user.

[0087] In some embodiments, the invitation operation also indicates a target virtual scene for the target interactive event.

[0088] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene includes a target virtual scene selected by the first user.

[0089] In some embodiments, the invitation operation further indicates setting options regarding the target virtual scene, where the setting options are used to control whether scene information of the target virtual scene is hidden from the second user.

[0090] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene further includes a random virtual scene, and before the first user and the second user are associated with the target interaction event, scene information of the random virtual scene is hidden from the first user or the second user.

[0091] In some embodiments, the server 130 creates a virtual interaction room corresponding to the target interaction event based on the invitation operation of the first user at the first terminal, without adding the first user to the virtual interaction room.

[0092] In some embodiments, the server 130 presents a first countdown associated with the first join control; and in response to not receiving a first operation of the first user on the first join control before the end of the first countdown, presents a first reminder about the failure to join the target interaction event.

[0093] In some embodiments, in response to the end of the first countdown or the first user's third operation on the first join control, the server 130 causes the second terminal to present a second reminder about the first user giving up joining the target interaction event, and the third operation indicates that the first user gives up joining the target interaction event; or in response to the end of the second countdown with the second join control or the second user's fourth operation on the second join control, the server 130 presents a third reminder about the second user giving up joining the target interaction event at the first terminal, and the fourth operation indicates that the second user gives up joining the target interaction event.

[0094] In some embodiments, the server 130 uses the first join control to present status information of the second join control, where the status information indicates whether the second user has initiated the second operation.

[0095] In some embodiments, the server 130 determines whether to enable the operation permission of the first user to initiate an invitation operation at the first terminal based on the execution status of the historical invitation created by the first user.

[0096] Example devices and equipment

[0097] 5 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an apparatus 600 for interaction according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Apparatus 500 may be implemented as or included in server 130. Each module / component in apparatus 500 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0098] As shown, apparatus 500 includes a sending module 510 configured to send an invitation to join a target interactive event to a second terminal associated with a second user based on an invitation operation performed by a first user at a first terminal. Apparatus 500 also includes a presentation module 520 configured to present a first join control at the first terminal in response to the second user's confirmation of the invitation, wherein the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation. Apparatus 500 also includes an association module 530 configured to associate the first user and the second user with the target interactive event based on a first operation performed by the first user on the first join control and a second operation performed by the second user on the second join control.

[0099] In some embodiments, the device 500 also includes a session interface presentation module, configured to present a session interface between the first user and the second user, the session interface including an invitation control; and an invitation operation receiving module, configured to receive an invitation operation based on the first user's selection of the invitation control.

[0100] In some embodiments, the apparatus 500 further includes an invitation information presentation module configured to present an invitation message corresponding to the invitation in the conversation interface.

[0101] In some embodiments, the invitation information presents a target image associated with the target interactive event, where the target image includes an image uploaded by the first user; or an image determined based on a virtual scene for the target interactive event.

[0102] In some embodiments, the invitation message presents a target text, where the target text includes a first text input by the first user; or a preset second text.

[0103] In some embodiments, the conversation interface includes a group chat interface, the group chat interface is associated with a plurality of conversation participants, and the plurality of conversation participants include at least a first user and a second user.

[0104] In some embodiments, the invitation operation also indicates a target virtual scene for the target interactive event.

[0105] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene includes a target virtual scene selected by the first user.

[0106] In some embodiments, the invitation operation further indicates setting options regarding the target virtual scene, where the setting options are used to control whether scene information of the target virtual scene is hidden from the second user.

[0107] In some embodiments, the target virtual scene further includes a random virtual scene, and before the first user and the second user are associated with the target interaction event, scene information of the random virtual scene is hidden from the first user or the second user.

[0108] In some embodiments, the apparatus 500 further includes a creation module configured to create a virtual interaction room corresponding to the target interaction event based on an invitation operation of the first user at the first terminal, without adding the first user to the virtual interaction room.

[0109] In some embodiments, the device 500 also includes a first countdown presentation module, configured to present a first countdown associated with a first join control; and a first reminder presentation module, configured to present a first reminder about a failure to join the target interaction event in response to not receiving a first operation of the first user on the first join control before the end of the first countdown.

[0110] In some embodiments, the device 500 also includes a second reminder presentation module, which is configured to cause the second terminal to present a second reminder about the first user giving up joining the target interaction event in response to the end of the first countdown or the first user's third operation on the first join control, and the third operation indicates that the first user gives up joining the target interaction event; or a third reminder presentation module, which is configured to present a third reminder about the second user giving up joining the target interaction event at the first terminal in response to the end of the second countdown with the second join control or the second user's fourth operation on the second join control, and the fourth operation indicates that the second user gives up joining the target interaction event.

[0111] In some embodiments, the apparatus 500 further includes a status information presentation module configured to present status information of the second join control using the first join control, where the status information indicates whether the second user has initiated the second operation.

[0112] In some embodiments, the apparatus 500 further includes an operation permission determination module configured to determine whether to enable the operation permission of the first user to initiate an invitation operation at the first terminal based on the execution status of the historical invitation created by the first user.

[0113] FIG6 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 600 in which one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented. It should be understood that the electronic device 600 shown in FIG6 is merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of the embodiments described herein. The electronic device 600 shown in FIG6 can be used to implement the server 130 of FIG1 .

[0114] As shown in FIG6 , electronic device 600 is a general-purpose electronic device. Components of electronic device 600 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processors or processing units 610, memory 620, storage device 630, one or more communication units 640, one or more input devices 650, and one or more output devices 660. Processing unit 610 may be a real or virtual processor and is capable of performing various processes according to programs stored in memory 620. In a multi-processor system, multiple processing units execute computer-executable instructions in parallel to enhance the parallel processing capabilities of electronic device 600.

[0115] The electronic device 600 typically includes a plurality of computer storage media. Such media can be any accessible media that can be obtained by the electronic device 600, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. The memory 620 can be a volatile memory (e.g., a register, a cache, a random access memory (RAM)), a non-volatile memory (e.g., a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. The storage device 630 can be a removable or non-removable medium and can include a machine-readable medium, such as a flash drive, a disk, or any other medium that can be used to store information and / or data (e.g., training data for training) and can be accessed within the electronic device 600.

[0116] The electronic device 600 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Although not shown in FIG6 , a disk drive for reading or writing from a removable, non-volatile disk (e.g., a “floppy disk”) and an optical drive for reading or writing from a removable, non-volatile optical disk may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to a bus (not shown) by one or more data media interfaces. The memory 620 may include a computer program product 625 having one or more program modules configured to perform various methods or actions of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0117] The communication unit 640 enables communication with other electronic devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functions of the components of the electronic device 600 can be implemented in a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines that can communicate via a communication connection. Thus, the electronic device 600 can operate in a networked environment using a logical connection with one or more other servers, a network personal computer (PC), or another network node.

[0118] The input device 650 may be one or more input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or trackball. The output device 660 may be one or more output devices, such as a display, a speaker, or a printer. The electronic device 600 may also communicate with one or more external devices (not shown) through the communication unit 640 as needed, such as a storage device, a display device, or the like, with one or more devices that allow a user to interact with the electronic device 600, or with any device that allows the electronic device 600 to communicate with one or more other electronic devices (e.g., a network card, a modem, etc.). Such communication may be performed via an input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0119] According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which computer-executable instructions are stored, wherein the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method described above. According to an exemplary implementation of the present disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, which is tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and includes computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the method described above.

[0120] Various aspects of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to flowcharts and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products implemented according to the present disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0121] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processing unit of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, thereby producing a machine such that, when these instructions are executed by the processing unit of the computer or other programmable data processing device, a device is generated that implements the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, where these instructions cause the computer, programmable data processing device, and / or other device to operate in a specific manner. Thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing various aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks in the flowcharts and / or block diagrams.

[0122] Computer-readable program instructions can be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions executed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to implement the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0123] The flow charts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to multiple implementations of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flow chart or block diagram can represent a part for a module, program segment or instruction, and a part for a module, program segment or instruction comprises one or more executable instructions for realizing the logical function of the specification. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a sequence different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two continuous boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flow chart, and the combination of the boxes in the block diagram and / or flow chart can be realized by a special hardware-based system that performs the function or action of the specification, or can be realized by a combination of special hardware and computer instructions.

[0124] While various implementations of the present disclosure have been described above, the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, non-exhaustive, and not limited to the disclosed implementations. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described implementations. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the implementations, their practical applications, or improvements to existing technologies, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An interactive method comprising: Based on the invitation operation of the first user at the first terminal, sending an invitation to join the target interactive event to a second terminal associated with the second user; In response to a confirmation of the invitation by the second user, presenting a first join control at the first terminal, wherein the second terminal also presents a second join control in response to the confirmation; as well as Based on a first operation of the first user on the first join control and a second operation of the second user on the second join control, the first user and the second user are associated with the target interaction event.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Presenting a conversation interface between the first user and the second user, wherein the conversation interface includes an invitation control; as well as The invitation operation is received based on the first user's selection of the invitation control.

3. The method according to claim 2, further comprising: An invitation message corresponding to the invitation is presented in the session interface.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the invitation message presents a target image associated with the target interactive event, the target image comprising: an image uploaded by the first user; or An image is determined based on a virtual scene for the target interactive event.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein the invitation message presents a target text, and the target text comprises: a first text input by the first user; or The default second text.

6. The method according to claim 2, wherein the session interface comprises a group chat interface, the group chat interface is associated with a plurality of session participants, and the plurality of session participants include at least the first user and the second user. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the invitation operation further indicates a target virtual scene for the target interactive event. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the target virtual scene comprises the target virtual scene selected by the first user. 9 . The method according to claim 8 , wherein the invitation operation further indicates a setting option regarding the target virtual scene, and the setting option is used to control whether scene information of the target virtual scene is hidden from the second user.

10. The method according to claim 7, wherein the target virtual scene further comprises a random virtual scene, and Before the first user and the second user are associated with the target interaction event, the scene information of the random virtual scene is hidden from the first user or the second user.

11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Based on the invitation operation of the first user at the first terminal, a virtual interaction room corresponding to the target interaction event is created without adding the first user to the virtual interaction room.

12. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: presenting a first countdown associated with the first join control; as well as In response to not receiving the first operation of the first user on the first joining control before the end of the first countdown, presenting a first reminder about failure to join the target interaction event.

13. The method according to claim 12, further comprising: In response to the first countdown ending or the first user performing a third operation on the first joining control, causing the second terminal to present a second reminder about the first user giving up joining the target interactive event, wherein the third operation indicates that the first user gives up joining the target interactive event; or In response to the end of the second countdown of the second join control or the fourth operation of the second user on the second join control, a third reminder about the second user giving up joining the target interaction event is presented at the first terminal, and the fourth operation indicates that the second user gives up joining the target interaction event.

14. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: The first join control is used to present status information of the second join control, where the status information indicates whether the second user has initiated the second operation.

15. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Based on the execution status of the historical invitation created by the first user, it is determined whether to enable the operation permission of the first user to initiate the invitation operation at the first terminal.

16. An apparatus for interaction, comprising: a sending module, configured to send an invitation to join a target interactive event to a second terminal associated with a second user based on an invitation operation of the first user at the first terminal; a presentation module configured to present a first join control at the first terminal in response to a confirmation of the invitation by the second user, wherein the second terminal further presents a second join control in response to the confirmation; as well as The association module is configured to associate the first user and the second user with the target interaction event based on a first operation of the first user on the first join control and a second operation of the second user on the second join control.

17. An electronic device comprising: at least one processing unit; as well as At least one memory, the at least one memory being coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions causing the electronic device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 15 when executed by the at least one processing unit.

18. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program can be executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

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