Game Log Story Generation System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for recording and retaining game play contents are effort-intensive and not widely used, and existing technologies do not effectively convert game logs into appreciable stories.

Innovation Solution

A program that connects a computer to a log storage apparatus, acquiring game logs, generating natural sentences based on these logs, and arranging them with game-related content to create story content that can be appreciated by users.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If game play contents are recorded as moving images or replay novels, then the contents can be retained, but the effort required is excessive and not many players use such methods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveretention of game play contentsVSAvoideffort required for recording
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically generates story content from game logs without requiring player intervention. The story generation unit autonomously processes game data, creates natural sentences, and assembles story content, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual recording effort from players

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual recording mechanisms (moving image recording, replay novel creation) with an automated information processing system that uses a log storage apparatus, natural sentence generation unit, and story generation unit to automatically create story content from game logs

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

2Reliability

If screenshot recording function is provided at target timing, then game screen can be recorded, but it cannot be appreciated as a story

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverecording of game screenVSAvoidnarrative context
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges game logs with natural sentences and story elements to create comprehensive story content. The story generation unit combines multiple information sources (game data, generated sentences, related content) to produce a unified narrative that preserves both the visual recording aspect and the story context

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The natural sentence generation unit acts as an intermediary that transforms raw game logs into narrative form. This intermediary layer converts mechanical game data into human-readable story content, bridging the gap between simple screenshot recording and meaningful narrative appreciation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If conventional sentence generation techniques are used, then automatic sentence generation is achieved, but the generated content lacks story appreciation value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic sentence generationVSAvoidstory appreciation value
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the story generation process into distinct functional units: log acquisition, natural sentence generation, and story content assembly. This segmentation allows each unit to specialize in its function while maintaining overall story coherence, with the story generation unit specifically responsible for adding narrative value to the automatically generated sentences

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The story generation unit performs multiple functions: it not only generates natural sentences from logs but also arranges them with game-related content, adds narrative context, and creates story content with appreciation value. This multi-functionality transforms a simple sentence generation system into a comprehensive story creation system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12214284B2Medium, information processing apparatus, and method for generating a natural sentence
Publication Date: 2025.02.04 SQUARE ENIX HLDG CO LTD
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AI summary

A computer is caused to execute: acquiring the log; generating a natural sentence based on the acquired log; and generating story content to be appreciated by a user by arranging the generated natural sentence and one or a plurality of game-related contents that are related to the log.