Game Map Navigation Jumping to Features
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing map navigation systems in online games require users to incrementally scroll through maps to reach desired features, which can be time-consuming and hinder user experience.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a navigation mode that allows users to jump instantly or near-instantly to map features of interest by specifying a type of map feature, using directional control inputs to determine the new field of view based on map feature parameters such as location, user type, and feature level thresholds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If users scroll incrementally through maps to reach desired features, then the map navigation is smooth and continuous, but the navigation time increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two navigation modes: incremental scrolling mode for smooth continuous navigation and instant jump mode for rapid navigation to specific features. The navigation mechanism adapts its behavior based on user needs, allowing instantaneous transitions between different navigation styles rather than being fixed to a single approach
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a skipping mechanism that allows users to instantaneously jump from the current field of view to a desired map feature location, bypassing the intermediate scrolling process. This rushing through the map navigation process significantly reduces travel time while maintaining the ability to scroll incrementally when needed
2Speed
If users provide directional control inputs to jump to map features, then navigation speed increases, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The directional control component serves multiple functions: it detects the direction of user input, determines the target map feature based on that direction, and initiates the appropriate navigation action. This multi-functional approach increases navigation speed without proportionally increasing system complexity by consolidating multiple functions into a single component
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically determines the target map feature and executes the jump navigation based on the directional input provided by the user. The field of view determination component autonomously selects the appropriate map feature to navigate to, reducing the need for complex user instructions and simplifying the overall interaction
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AI summary
A system and method for facilitating navigation of a map in an online game are disclosed. A navigation mode may be provided to enable user to navigate the map by specifying a type of map features of interest to the user. In such a navigation mode, the user may provide directional control input for navigating the map to a map feature having a map feature type associated with the navigation mode; and the field of view of the map may jump from the present field of view to a new field of view corresponding to the map feature. The map feature may be selected because it is closer to a current location where the present field of view is taken in the direction indicated by the control input provided by the user than any other map features having the map feature type.