Virtual object configuration method and apparatus, device, and storage medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a virtual object configuration method and apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method provided by the present disclosure comprises: presenting, in a configuration interface of a virtual object, a group of configuration controls associated with a target interaction capability; and acquiring capability configuration information by means of the group of configuration controls, so that during interaction with the virtual object, in response to satisfying a trigger condition corresponding to the target interaction capability, the virtual object generates interaction content on the basis of the capability configuration information.

Description

Methods, apparatus, devices, and storage media for configuring virtual objects

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411179140.X, filed on August 26, 2024, entitled "Method, Apparatus, Device and Storage Medium for Configuring Virtual Objects", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The exemplary embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to the field of computers, and more particularly to methods, apparatus, devices, and computer-readable storage media for configuring virtual objects. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of computer technology, the Internet has become an important platform for information exchange. Some platforms also support users in creating corresponding virtual objects (for example, users can set their own virtual avatars) to improve the efficiency of information processing or enrich the user's interactive experience in specific scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In a first aspect of this disclosure, a method for configuring a virtual object is provided. The method includes: presenting a set of configuration controls associated with a target interactive capability in a configuration interface of the virtual object; and obtaining capability configuration information via the set of configuration controls, such that: during interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of a trigger condition corresponding to the target interactive capability, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

[0005] In a second aspect of this disclosure, an apparatus for configuring a virtual object is provided. The apparatus includes: a presentation module configured to present a set of configuration controls associated with a target interactive capability in a configuration interface of the virtual object; and an acquisition module configured to acquire capability configuration information via the set of configuration controls, such that: during interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of a trigger condition corresponding to the target interactive capability, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

[0006] In a third aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The device includes at least one processor; and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions cause the device to perform the method of the first aspect.

[0007] In a fourth aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method of the first aspect.

[0008] In a fifth aspect of this disclosure, a computer program product is provided. This computer program product is tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method according to the first aspect.

[0009] It should be understood that the content described in this content section is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The above and other features, advantages, and aspects of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented;

[0012] Figures 2A to 2D illustrate example interfaces according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 3 illustrates a flowchart of an example process for configuring virtual objects according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus for configuring virtual objects according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0015] Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing several embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0017] It should be noted that the headings of any section / subsection provided herein are not limiting. Various embodiments are described throughout this document, and embodiments of any type may be included under any section / subsection. Furthermore, embodiments described in any section / subsection may be combined in any way with any other embodiments described in the same section / subsection and / or different sections / subsections.

[0018] In the description of embodiments of this disclosure, the term "comprising" and similar terms should be understood as open-ended inclusion, i.e., "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based 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 also be included below. The terms "first", "second", etc., may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

[0019] The embodiments of this disclosure may involve user data, data acquisition, and / or use. All of these aspects comply with applicable laws, regulations, and relevant provisions. In the embodiments of this disclosure, all data collection, acquisition, processing, manipulation, forwarding, and use are conducted with the user's knowledge and confirmation. Accordingly, in implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, the type, scope of use, and usage scenarios of any data or information that may be involved should be communicated to the user and their authorization obtained in accordance with relevant laws and regulations through appropriate means. The specific methods of notification and / or authorization may vary depending on the actual situation and application scenario, and the scope of this disclosure is not limited in this respect.

[0020] In this specification and the embodiments, any processing of personal information will be carried out only under the premise of legality (such as obtaining the consent of the personal information subject, or being necessary for the performance of a contract), and will only be carried out within the scope stipulated or agreed upon. A user's refusal to process personal information other than that necessary for basic functions will not affect the user's use of basic functions.

[0021] As mentioned above, some platforms also support users in creating corresponding virtual objects to improve information processing efficiency or enrich the user experience in specific scenarios. However, with traditional methods, users often struggle to configure the interactive capabilities of these virtual objects, resulting in responses that fail to meet user expectations.

[0022] The embodiments of this disclosure propose a scheme for configuring virtual objects. According to this scheme, a set of configuration controls associated with a target interactive capability can be presented in the configuration interface of the virtual object. Furthermore, capability configuration information can be obtained through this set of configuration controls. This capability configuration information enables the virtual object to generate interactive content based on the capability configuration information during interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of trigger conditions corresponding to the target interactive capability.

[0023] In this way, embodiments of the present disclosure can support user configuration of the interactive capabilities of virtual objects, enabling virtual objects to generate corresponding interactive content based on the configuration information. Therefore, embodiments of the present disclosure can support fine-grained configuration of virtual objects, allowing users to configure virtual objects more efficiently and improving the interactive quality of virtual objects.

[0024] The following section provides a detailed description of various example implementations of this scheme, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example Environment

[0026] Figure 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. As shown in Figure 1, the example environment 100 may include an electronic device 110.

[0027] In this example environment 100, electronic device 110 can run an application 120 that supports user interface interaction. Application 120 can be any suitable type of application for user interface interaction. User 140 can interact with application 120 via electronic device 110 and / or its attached devices.

[0028] In environment 100 of Figure 1, if application 120 is active, electronic device 110 can use application 120 to present interface 150 for supporting interface interaction.

[0029] In some embodiments, electronic device 110 communicates with server 130 to provide services to application 120. Electronic device 110 can be any type of mobile terminal, fixed terminal, or portable terminal, including mobile phones, desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, netbook computers, tablet computers, media computers, multimedia tablets, handheld computers, portable gaming terminals, VR / AR devices, personal communication system (PCS) devices, personal navigation devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), audio / video players, digital cameras / camcorders, positioning devices, television receivers, radio receivers, e-book devices, gaming devices, or any combination thereof, including accessories and peripherals of these devices or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, electronic device 110 can also support any type of user-facing interface (such as "wearable" circuitry).

[0030] Server 130 can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server providing basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks, and big data and artificial intelligence platforms. Server 130 may include, for example, computing systems / servers such as mainframes, edge computing nodes, computing devices in a cloud environment, etc. Server 130 can provide backend services for applications 120 that support virtual scenarios in electronic devices 110.

[0031] A communication connection can be established between server 130 and electronic device 110. This communication connection can be established via wired or wireless means. The communication connection may include, but is not limited to, Bluetooth, mobile network, Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) connections; the embodiments of this disclosure are not limited in this respect. In the embodiments of this disclosure, server 130 and electronic device 110 can achieve signaling interaction through the communication connection between them.

[0032] It should be understood that the structure and function of the various elements in environment 100 are described for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation on the scope of this disclosure.

[0033] The following description will continue with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will provide some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure.

[0034] Example Interaction

[0035] Figures 2A to 2D illustrate example interfaces 200A to 200D according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Interfaces 200A to 200D may be provided, for example, by the electronic device 110 shown in Figure 1.

[0036] Figure 2A illustrates a management interface 200A for virtual objects. In some embodiments, virtual objects can be created based on user configuration operations. In some embodiments, virtual objects can be generated based on visual data and descriptive text input by the user. Virtual objects may include a visual representation of the virtual object and the capabilities possessed by the virtual object (e.g., dialogue capabilities, data processing capabilities, etc.). In some scenarios, such virtual objects may also be referred to as digital objects or virtual entities.

[0037] It should be understood that, on the one hand, a virtual object can have a virtual avatar for interaction. On the other hand, a virtual object can also utilize an appropriate model to drive its interactive behavior, such a model can include any suitable machine learning model, for example, a generative model. In this disclosure, the various interactive processes and / or generative operations performed by the virtual object can be actually performed using an appropriate model corresponding to the virtual object.

[0038] In some embodiments, as shown in the figures, interface 200A may include a creation entry 205 for creating interactive capabilities associated with virtual objects. In some scenarios, such interactive capabilities may also be referred to as interactive skills of virtual objects.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may present a template selection window 210 as shown in FIG2B in response to a selection of the creation entry 205. As an example, the electronic device 110 may present a set of preset capability templates in the template selection view 210, such as capability template 215-1, capability template 215-2, capability template 215-3, and capability template 215-4 (referred to individually or collectively as capability template 215). In some scenarios, capability template 215 may also be referred to as a skill template.

[0040] In some embodiments, different capability templates 215 may correspond to different interactive scenarios. As an example, different interactive scenarios may correspond to different interactive topics, different interactive forms, etc.

[0041] As an example, capability template 215-1 can correspond to a dynamic push scenario, used to proactively push relevant dynamic content to users. As yet another example, capability template 215-2 can correspond to an object recommendation scenario, used to introduce relevant object content to users.

[0042] As another example, capability template 215-3 can correspond to a tutorial query scenario, used to provide users with relevant tutorial content. As yet another example, capability template 215-4 can correspond to an interactive game scenario, used to engage in corresponding interactive games with users.

[0043] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may receive the selection of a preset capability template (e.g., capability template 215-2) and may accordingly present a configuration interface 200C as shown in FIG2C for configuring the interactive capabilities (or interactive skills) of the virtual object and the object's recommended scenario.

[0044] As an example, electronic device 110 may provide multiple configuration controls in configuration interface 200C, such as configuration control 220, configuration control 225, and configuration control 230. Electronic device 110 can obtain capability configuration information through the configuration controls provided in configuration interface 200C, so that virtual objects can generate corresponding interactive content, such as response messages, based on the capability configuration information.

[0045] In some embodiments, the configuration control 220 may be, for example, a conditional configuration control for configuring one or more triggering conditions corresponding to the target interactive capability.

[0046] In some examples, the electronic device 110 may receive a natural language description about the triggering conditions, for example, through a configuration control 220. Such a natural language description could include, for example, "The user is asking a question related to skin care."

[0047] In other examples, electronic device 110 may also receive one or more sample statements via configuration control 220, so that when a similar statement is received, it can be determined that the triggering condition is met.

[0048] For example, taking the object recommendation capability related to "skincare" as an example, such an example statement could include "How to care for your skin in summer". Based on such an example statement, when a virtual object receives the query message "How to care for your skin in summer", it can determine that the query message meets the configured triggering conditions.

[0049] In some embodiments, configuration control 225 may be an inquiry configuration control for configuring at least one piece of information that the virtual object needs to obtain. As an example, in different scenarios, the inquiry configuration control may be associated with different preset information items. Electronic device 110 may receive selections of one or more preset information items to specify the information that the virtual object needs to obtain.

[0050] Continuing with the example of the object recommendation capability related to "skincare", the electronic device 110 can, for example, add the information to be obtained, such as "object type" and "skin type", through the configuration control 225.

[0051] Accordingly, during the interaction of virtual objects, if the virtual object fails to obtain the above information from the user's query message, the virtual object can send a corresponding query message to obtain the corresponding information.

[0052] As an example, if a user's query message is "I want to know about facial cleansers," the virtual object can determine that it cannot determine "skin type" information based on the query message. Accordingly, the virtual object can generate a query message, such as "What is your skin type?", to obtain "skin type" information.

[0053] In some embodiments, the configuration control 230 may be a logic configuration control, which can be used to configure the logic for generating interactive content from virtual objects.

[0054] In some examples, as shown in Figure 2C, the configuration control 230 can be used to configure the reference objects that the virtual objects support referencing during the generation of interactive content. Continuing with the example of object recommendation capabilities related to "skincare," the configuration control 230 can allow users to add corresponding objects (e.g., facial cleanser) as reference objects.

[0055] In some examples, configuration control 230 can also be used to configure descriptive information about the added reference object. Such descriptive information may include, for example, descriptive text about the added reference object.

[0056] In some other examples, configuration control 230 can also be configured with knowledge information used to generate interactive content.

[0057] The above uses the capability template corresponding to the object recommendation scenario as an example to describe the process of obtaining the corresponding capability configuration information. Different capability templates can correspond to different configuration controls to obtain different types of configuration information.

[0058] As an example, the capability template corresponding to the game interaction scenario can obtain the interaction logic of virtual objects to interact with the game, such as the process of the game interaction flow.

[0059] In some embodiments, capability configuration information obtained via configuration interface 300C is provided as at least part of a prompt associated with a virtual object.

[0060] As an example, electronic device 110 can update the system prompts of virtual objects based on the acquired capability configuration information, thereby triggering the virtual objects to generate interactive content based on such capability configuration information.

[0061] In some embodiments, the capability configuration information obtained via the configuration interface 300C can also be used to update or create a workflow corresponding to the virtual object. Different configuration information can be used, for example, to fill in different processing nodes of the workflow, thereby completing the capability configuration of the virtual object.

[0062] Referring again to Figure 2D, the electronic device 110 can also provide a preview window 235 in the interface 200D to support debugging of the virtual object.

[0063] In some embodiments, electronic device 110 may acquire user input for test input to a virtual object. As an example, electronic device 110 may acquire test input via input control 240 provided in preview window 235.

[0064] Alternatively, the electronic device 110 may also provide preset input items corresponding to the interactive capabilities to be configured, and may obtain test input based on the user's selection of the preset input items.

[0065] Furthermore, the electronic device 110 can provide a test response to the test input in the preview window 235. In some embodiments, such a test response can be generated based on the current capability configuration information in the configuration interface 200D.

[0066] As an example, preview window 235 could be a session window with the virtual object. Additionally, such test input could include, for example, text messages entered by the user, and the corresponding test response could include text messages generated by the virtual object based on its current capability configuration information.

[0067] Therefore, the embodiments of this disclosure enable users to debug virtual objects through a preview window during the configuration of the interactive capabilities of virtual objects, thereby improving the efficiency of configuring virtual objects.

[0068] Furthermore, after configuring the corresponding interactive capabilities, the electronic device 110 can release the corresponding interactive capabilities via button 245, so that the virtual object can apply such interactive capabilities during the interaction process.

[0069] In some embodiments, the electronic device 110 may also display the created interactive capabilities in the management interface 200A shown in FIG2A, to support users in subsequently viewing or editing the interactive capabilities.

[0070] As shown in Figure 2A, the electronic device 110 can display a list of interactive capabilities to show the names, descriptions, and other information of the created interactive capabilities. In some examples, the electronic device 110 can support users in creating different interactive capabilities using the same capability template.

[0071] In some examples, electronic device 110 may allow users to modify published interactive capabilities. As another example, electronic device 110 may allow users to delete published interactive capabilities. As yet another example, electronic device 110 may also allow users to view historical interaction information of virtual objects using that interactive capability, such as the number of times the interactive capability was triggered.

[0072] In some embodiments, after the corresponding interactive capabilities are configured, during the interaction process of the virtual object, if the triggering condition corresponding to the interactive capability is met, the virtual object can generate the corresponding interactive capability based on the corresponding capability configuration information.

[0073] In some embodiments, such triggering conditions may include satisfying an interactive scenario corresponding to the target interactive capability. For example, taking the configuration of periodically pushing dynamic content to users as an example, the triggering condition may include a configured time-based condition.

[0074] In other embodiments, such triggering conditions may include satisfying condition information set via a configuration interface. For example, if a query message matching the condition information configured by a condition configuration control (e.g., configuration control 220) is received in a session with a virtual object, it can be determined that the triggering condition has been satisfied.

[0075] Based on the process described above, embodiments of this disclosure can support user configuration of the interactive capabilities of virtual objects, enabling virtual objects to generate interactive content according to corresponding configuration information. Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure can support fine-grained configuration of virtual objects and improve the interactive quality of virtual objects.

[0076] Example process

[0077] Figure 3 shows a flowchart of an example process 300 for configuring virtual objects according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Process 300 can be implemented at electronic device 110. Process 300 will now be described with reference to Figure 1.

[0078] As shown in Figure 3, in box 310, the electronic device 110 presents a set of configuration controls associated with the target's interactive capabilities in the configuration interface of the virtual object.

[0079] In box 320, electronic device 110 obtains capability configuration information via a set of configuration controls, such that: during interaction with a virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of trigger conditions corresponding to the target interactive capability, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

[0080] In some embodiments, in the configuration interface of a virtual object, presenting a set of configuration controls associated with a target interactive capability includes: presenting a set of capability templates; and in response to the selection of a target capability template in the set of capability templates, presenting a configuration interface corresponding to the target capability template, wherein the target capability template corresponds to the target interactive capability.

[0081] In some embodiments, different capability templates correspond to different sets of configuration controls.

[0082] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: presenting a preview window in a configuration interface; and providing a test response generated based on capability configuration information in response to receiving test input in the preview window.

[0083] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: obtaining test input based on the selection of preset input items displayed in the preview window.

[0084] In some embodiments, the triggering condition indicates: the interaction scenario corresponding to the target interaction capability is met; and / or the condition information set via the configuration interface is met.

[0085] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes conditional configuration controls, which are used to configure the triggering conditions for the target interactive capability.

[0086] In some embodiments, process 300 further includes: obtaining an example statement based on a conditional configuration control; and configuring the triggering conditions for the target interactive capability based on the example statement.

[0087] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes a query configuration control, which is used to configure at least one piece of information that the virtual object needs to obtain.

[0088] In some embodiments, the virtual object is configured to: during interaction with the virtual object, in response to at least one piece of information not being acquired, provide an inquiry message for acquiring at least one piece of information.

[0089] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes logic configuration controls, which are used to configure the logic for generating interactive content from virtual objects.

[0090] In some embodiments, the logic configuration control is used to configure at least one of the following: reference objects supported by the virtual object during the generation of interactive content; descriptive information about the reference objects; and knowledge information used to generate interactive content.

[0091] In some embodiments, capability configuration information is provided as at least part of a prompt associated with a virtual object.

[0092] Example devices and equipment

[0093] Embodiments of this disclosure also provide corresponding apparatus for implementing the methods or processes described above. FIG4 shows a schematic structural block diagram of an example apparatus 400 for configuring virtual objects according to certain embodiments of this disclosure. Apparatus 400 may be implemented as or included in electronic device 110. The various modules / components in apparatus 400 may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.

[0094] As shown in Figure 4, the device 400 includes: a presentation module 410, configured to present a set of configuration controls associated with the target interactive capability in the configuration interface of the virtual object; and an acquisition module 420, configured to acquire capability configuration information via the set of configuration controls, so that: during the interaction with the virtual object, in response to the triggering condition corresponding to the target interactive capability being met, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

[0095] In some embodiments, the presentation module 410 is further configured to: present a set of capability templates; and in response to the selection of a target capability template from the set of capability templates, present a configuration interface corresponding to the target capability template, wherein the target capability template corresponds to a target interactive capability.

[0096] In some embodiments, different capability templates correspond to different sets of configuration controls.

[0097] In some embodiments, the apparatus 400 further includes a test module configured to: present a preview window in a configuration interface; and provide a test response generated based on capability configuration information in response to receiving test input in the preview window.

[0098] In some embodiments, the test module is further configured to obtain test input based on the selection of preset input items displayed in the preview window.

[0099] In some embodiments, the triggering condition indicates: the interaction scenario corresponding to the target interaction capability is met; and / or the condition information set via the configuration interface is met.

[0100] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes conditional configuration controls, which are used to configure the triggering conditions for the target interactive capability.

[0101] In some embodiments, the device 400 further includes a configuration module configured to: obtain example statements based on conditional configuration controls; and configure triggering conditions for the target interactive capability based on the example statements.

[0102] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes a query configuration control, which is used to configure at least one piece of information that the virtual object needs to obtain.

[0103] In some embodiments, the virtual object is configured to: during interaction with the virtual object, in response to at least one piece of information not being acquired, provide an inquiry message for acquiring at least one piece of information.

[0104] In some embodiments, a set of configuration controls includes logic configuration controls, which are used to configure the logic for generating interactive content from virtual objects.

[0105] In some embodiments, the logic configuration control is used to configure at least one of the following: reference objects supported by the virtual object during the generation of interactive content; descriptive information about the reference objects; and knowledge information used to generate interactive content.

[0106] In some embodiments, capability configuration information is provided as at least part of a prompt associated with a virtual object.

[0107] As shown in Figure 5, electronic device 500 is in the form of a general-purpose electronic device. Components of electronic device 500 may include, but are not limited to, one or more processors 510 or processing units, memory 520, storage device 530, one or more communication units 540, one or more input devices 550, and one or more output devices 560. Processor 510 may be a physical or virtual processor and is capable of performing various processes according to programs stored in memory 520. In a multiprocessor system, multiple processors execute computer-executable instructions in parallel to improve the parallel processing capability of electronic device 500.

[0108] Electronic device 500 typically includes multiple computer storage media. Such media can be any accessible media that is accessible to electronic device 500, including but not limited to volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. Memory 520 can be volatile memory (e.g., registers, cache, random access memory (RAM)), non-volatile memory (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory), or some combination thereof. Storage device 530 can be removable or non-removable media and can include machine-readable media, such as flash drives, disks, or any other media that can be used to store information and / or data and can be accessed within electronic device 500.

[0109] Electronic device 500 may further include additional removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile storage media. Although not shown in FIG. 5, disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile disks (e.g., "floppy disks") and optical disk drives for reading from or writing to removable, non-volatile optical disks may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to a bus (not shown) via one or more data media interfaces. Memory 520 may include computer program product 525 having one or more program modules configured to perform various methods or actions of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0110] Communication unit 540 enables communication with other electronic devices via a communication medium. Additionally, the functionality of components of electronic device 500 can be implemented using a single computing cluster or multiple computing machines capable of communicating via communication connections. Therefore, electronic device 500 can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more other servers, network personal computers (PCs), or another network node.

[0111] Input device 550 can be one or more input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, trackball, etc. Output device 560 can be one or more output devices, such as a monitor, speaker, printer, etc. Electronic device 500 can also communicate with one or more external devices (not shown) via communication unit 540 as needed. These external devices include storage devices, display devices, etc., and can communicate with one or more devices that enable user interaction with electronic device 500, or with any device that enables electronic device 500 to communicate with one or more other electronic devices (e.g., network card, modem, etc.). Such communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface (not shown).

[0112] According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer-executable instructions thereon, wherein the computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above. According to an exemplary implementation of this disclosure, a computer program product is also provided, which is tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and includes computer-executable instructions, which are executed by a processor to implement the methods described above.

[0113] Various aspects of this disclosure are described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatuses, devices, and computer program products implemented according to this disclosure. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0114] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine such that, when executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, they create means for implementing the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that causes a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner; thus, the computer-readable medium storing the instructions comprises an article of manufacture that includes instructions for implementing aspects of the functions / actions specified in one or more blocks of the flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0115] Computer-readable program instructions can be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby causing the instructions that execute on the computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other device to perform the functions / actions specified in one or more boxes of a flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0116] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of an instruction, which contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0117] Various implementations of this disclosure have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they 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 chosen to best explain the principles, practical applications, or improvements to technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the various implementations disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for configuring virtual objects, comprising: The configuration interface for the virtual object presents a set of configuration controls associated with the target's interactive capabilities; and The capability configuration information is obtained through the set of configuration controls so that: during the interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of the trigger condition corresponding to the target interactive capability, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the set of configuration controls associated with the target interactivity presented in the configuration interface of the virtual object includes: Present a set of capability templates; as well as In response to the selection of a target capability template from the set of capability templates, a configuration interface corresponding to the target capability template is presented, wherein the target capability template corresponds to the target interactive capability.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein different capability templates correspond to different sets of configuration controls.

4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: A preview window is displayed in the configuration interface; as well as In response to receiving test input in the preview window, a test response generated based on the capability configuration information is provided.

5. The method according to claim 4, further comprising: The test input is obtained based on the selection of preset input items displayed in the preview window.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the triggering condition indicates: Satisfy the interactive scenarios corresponding to the target interactive capabilities; and / or The conditions set via the configuration interface are met.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the set of configuration controls includes a condition configuration control, the condition configuration control being used to configure the triggering condition of the target interactive capability.

8. The method according to claim 7, further comprising: Based on the conditional configuration control, obtain the example statement; as well as Based on the example statement, configure the triggering conditions for the target interactive capability.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the set of configuration controls includes an inquiry configuration control, the inquiry configuration control being used to configure at least one piece of information that the virtual object needs to obtain.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the virtual object is configured as follows: During interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fact that at least one piece of information has not been obtained, an inquiry message for obtaining the at least one piece of information is provided.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein the set of configuration controls includes logic configuration controls, the logic configuration controls being used to configure the logic by which the virtual object generates the interactive content.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the logic configuration control is used to configure at least one of the following: During the generation of the interactive content, the virtual object supports referencing reference objects; Descriptive information about the reference object; Knowledge information used to generate the interactive content.

13. The method of claim 1, wherein the capability configuration information is provided as at least part of a prompt associated with the virtual object.

14. An apparatus for configuring virtual objects, comprising: The presentation module is configured to present a set of configuration controls associated with the target's interactive capabilities in the configuration interface of the virtual object; as well as The acquisition module is configured to acquire capability configuration information via the set of configuration controls, such that: during interaction with the virtual object, in response to the fulfillment of the trigger condition corresponding to the target interactive capability, the virtual object generates interactive content based on the capability configuration information.

15. An electronic device comprising: At least one processor; as well as At least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor, the instructions causing the electronic device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13 when executed by the at least one processor.

16. A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

17. A computer program product tangibly stored in a computer storage medium and comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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