Dynamic Emoticon Modification via Value Addition in Chat Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of instant messaging tools are unable to change received emoticons in chat interfaces, limiting their ability to express emotions dynamically.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that detect changeable emoticons in messages, use emoticon-value lists to determine corresponding values, and allow users to modify these values by adding values from a second emoticon-value list to change the emoticons into alternative representations, enabling dynamic emoticon changes based on calculated results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If emoticons are directly displayed in chat interface without modification capability, then display simplicity is maintained, but user expressiveness and emotional dynamics are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by associating numerical values with different emoticons and performing arithmetic operations on these values. When a user sends an emoticon, the system retrieves its value, adds the receiver's emotion value to it, and then selects a new emoticon based on the calculated result. This transforms static emoticon display into a dynamic process where emoticon parameters (values) can be modified through calculation, enabling expressive emotional adjustments while maintaining systematic processing.
2Ease of operation
If emoticon changing functionality is added to chat interface, then user emotional expressiveness is enhanced, but system complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically performing the emoticon modification process without requiring manual user intervention. When a message containing an emoticon is received, the system automatically retrieves the emoticon's value, calculates the new value by adding the receiver's emotion value, and replaces the original emoticon with a new one corresponding to the calculated value. This automation simplifies user operation while managing system complexity through programmed processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors incoming messages for emoticons, processes them through value calculations, and displays the modified emoticons back to the user. The feedback loop includes detecting emoticon presence, retrieving values from storage, performing arithmetic operations, and selecting appropriate replacement emoticons based on calculation results, creating a responsive emotional expression system.
3Measurement precision
If multiple emoticon-value lists are maintained for different emotion types, then emotional nuance and precision are improved, but data storage and retrieval complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a unified emoticon-value list structure that can serve multiple emotion types and scenarios. Instead of maintaining completely separate data structures for different emotions, the system uses a single emoticon-value list that stores numerical associations for various emoticons, allowing the same data structure to handle diverse emotional expressions. This multi-functional approach reduces data redundancy while maintaining precision in emotion measurement through the numerical value system.
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AI summary
A method for changing an emoticon in a chat interface is disclosed. The method may be implemented by a terminal device. The method may comprise detecting whether a message received by the terminal device contains a first changeable emoticon, checking a first emoticon-value list to determine a first value corresponding to the first changeable emoticon, if the received instant message contains the first changeable emoticon, checking a second emoticon-value list to determine a second value corresponding to a second emoticon, the second emoticon being configured to change the first changeable emoticon, adding the first value and the second value to obtain a value result, and checking the first emoticon-value list to change the first changeable emoticon to another emoticon corresponding to the value result.