Avatar Display Switching for Privacy-Aware Virtual Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling the display of avatars in information processing systems do not allow for the use of specific characters regardless of the relationship between users, necessitating a more flexible approach.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that includes an acquirer to gather state information about avatars in a virtual space and a display controller to switch between different characters based on predefined conditions, irrespective of user relationships, using either real or non-real avatars depending on the context.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the avatar display is determined based on the relationship between users, then the personalization and user experience are improved, but the system flexibility and adaptability to specific conditions are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic avatar display control by making the avatar selection changeable based on different conditions. The system transitions from static relationship-based display to dynamic condition-based display, where the avatar can be switched between real and non-real types according to various triggers such as time, location, or user preferences, thereby improving system flexibility without complicating operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters governing avatar display from solely relationship-based to multi-parameter including time, location, user preferences, and other contextual factors. By introducing multiple可变 parameters, the system achieves greater adaptability while maintaining ease of operation through automated parameter evaluation and avatar selection
2Reliability
If real avatars are used to represent users, then the user representation accuracy is improved, but the personal data protection is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces non-real avatars as intermediaries between the user and the display system. When privacy protection is needed, the non-real avatar serves as a mediator that represents the user without exposing personal data. The system can switch between real and non-real avatars based on contextual conditions, allowing accurate representation when needed while protecting privacy when required
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic switching between real and non-real avatars based on contextual conditions such as time, location, and user preferences. This dynamic approach allows the system to optimize the balance between representation accuracy and privacy protection in different scenarios, rather than using a fixed avatar type
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes: an acquirer configured to acquire state information regarding a state of an avatar in a virtual space, the avatar corresponding to a first user; and a display controller configured to: cause a display used by a second user to display a first character as the avatar based on the state information satisfying a first condition regarding the state; and cause the display to display a second character as the avatar based on the state information satisfying a second condition regarding the state without satisfying the first condition, the second character being determined based on a relationship between the first user and the second user.