Distribution Chart Display Program for Interactive Gaming Rankings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ranking systems in gaming platforms only display advanced performances, leaving many players unaware of their ranks and increasing the processing load with large participant numbers, and lack interactive functionality.
Innovation Solution
A distribution chart display program that calculates position coordinates, displays identification images, and allows interactive operations, enabling users to select and interact with data points representing various player results, including options to compete or download play data from other users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If ranking information for all participants is announced, then completeness of ranking information is improved, but processing load of computer is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the ranking information display by dividing participants into multiple groups based on their ranks. Instead of displaying all participants in a single list, the system creates separate ranking lists for different segments (e.g., top 10%, next 20%, etc.), which reduces the processing load while maintaining information completeness through distributed display across multiple interfaces or time periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension for organizing ranking information by creating a hierarchical structure with multiple ranking lists at different levels. Rather than a single linear list, the system uses multi-dimensional organization (groups, categories, time periods) to distribute and manage ranking data, reducing processing complexity while preserving comprehensive information availability.
2Loss of information
If ranking information for all participants is announced, then completeness of ranking information is improved, but ease of operation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments ranking information into multiple manageable lists organized by rank ranges or performance levels. This segmentation makes it easier for users to understand and navigate their rankings without being overwhelmed by a single comprehensive list containing all participants, while still providing complete ranking information across the distributed segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring the presentation of ranking information to different user needs and contexts. Different ranking lists can be customized with different levels of detail, filtering options, and presentation formats based on the specific group or category being viewed, making the information more accessible and easier to understand for different user segments.
3Device complexity
If ranking is unilaterally provided to each player, then simplicity of system is improved, but interactivity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the ranking system to serve multiple purposes beyond simple information display. The system allows users to not only view their rankings but also to interact with the data through various operations such as comparing performances, analyzing statistics, and accessing detailed information about other participants, thereby increasing interactivity while maintaining system simplicity through a unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces feedback mechanisms that allow users to interact with the ranking system and receive responsive information. Users can query the system for additional details, compare their performance with others, and receive customized feedback based on their specific rankings and performance metrics, transforming the unilateral information provision into an interactive system while keeping the overall architecture simple.
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AI summary
A distribution chart representing a distribution of accomplishment times included in a plurality of pieces of result data is generated based on the plurality of pieces of result data including the accomplishment times of a racing game. Icons for identifying the plurality of pieces of result data are displayed on the distribution chart. When one of the icons displayed on the distribution chart is selected by a user, a process associated with the result data represented by the one of the icons having been selected is executed. Therefore, the distribution chart which includes a plurality of pieces of data as elements and is based on a predetermined index is displayed, and an interactive operation using the distribution chart can be realized.