AI Image Generation for Virtual Item Customization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional technologies face difficulties in applying images generated by artificial intelligence to specific items usable in virtual spaces, limiting the ability to associate suitable images with these items.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system utilizing a machine learning model to acquire user inputs and generate specific images, which are then associated with items in a virtual space, allowing for the reflection of these images on avatars or virtual objects, enabling users to customize items without manual drawing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional image generation methods are used, then manual drawing and design are required, but this increases the complexity and time required for customizing virtual items

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of item customizationVSAvoidtime required for manual drawing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual drawing operations with an artificial intelligence image generation system. Users input text descriptions or select from templates, and the AI automatically generates images for virtual items, eliminating the need for manual artistic creation while maintaining customization capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service image generation where the AI automatically creates item images based on user specifications without requiring professional design intervention. The generation unit autonomously produces images that meet user requirements for virtual item customization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If AI-generated images are created without systematic association methods, then image generation is possible, but the ability to properly associate images with specific virtual items is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to associate images with virtual itemsVSAvoidcomplexity of image association system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an image management unit as an intermediary between the image generation system and virtual items. This unit systematically stores, organizes, and associates generated images with specific virtual items, enabling proper image-item linkage without requiring complex direct integration between generation and application systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the image handling process into separate functional units: generation unit for creating images, management unit for organizing and storing images, and application unit for associating images with virtual items. This segmentation allows each unit to specialize in its function while working together to achieve comprehensive image-item association.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If manual image creation is required for each virtual item, then image quality can be controlled, but productivity and output rate are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput rate of virtual item customizationVSAvoidimage quality control
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual image creation with AI-based automatic generation, dramatically increasing productivity. The generation unit can produce multiple images rapidly based on text inputs or templates, enabling high-volume customization of virtual items without sacrificing quality through the use of sophisticated AI models and quality control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240177439A1Information processing system, information processing method, and program
Publication Date: 2024.05.30 GREE HOLDINGS INC
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AI summary

An information processing system includes processing circuitry configured to acquire an input given by a user; acquire, using a machine learning model constructed by artificial intelligence, a specific image obtained by inputting the given input to the first machine learning model; and associate the specific image with a specific item usable in a virtual space.