Joystick Tap Control for One-Key Virtual Object Running

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shooter game (STG) control methods require continuous button clicks or long presses to move virtual objects, leading to inefficiencies and suboptimal user interaction experiences.

Innovation Solution

A joystick control is integrated into the user interface (UI) that allows for quick click/tap operations to automatically control virtual objects to run in a virtual scene, enabling one-key movement without continuous input, and includes features for switching between standing and non-standing states.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If continuous button clicks or long presses are used to control virtual object movement, then the virtual object can move in the virtual scene, but the operation efficiency is low and user interaction experience is suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoiduser interaction experience
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by using intermittent joystick control signals instead of continuous button presses. The joystick control sends periodic position signals to the virtual object, allowing it to move continuously without requiring constant user input. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining movement effectiveness while reducing operation frequency and improving efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by having the user set the movement direction and parameters in advance through the joystick control, after which the virtual object autonomously executes the movement. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for continuous button clicking during movement, thereby improving operation efficiency while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If a joystick control is implemented for virtual object movement, then operation efficiency is improved with single key input, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the joystick control to perform multiple functions: direction control, speed adjustment, and movement initiation, all through a single control interface. This multi-functional design improves operation efficiency without proportionally increasing device complexity, as one control element replaces multiple buttons or controls.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple control functions into a single joystick control interface. Instead of separate buttons for direction, speed, and movement activation, the joystick integrates all these functions into one unified control mechanism, thereby improving operational efficiency while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If quick click/tap operation is used to control virtual object running, then the need for continuous button presses is reduced, but the precision of control may be affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereduction of continuous inputVSAvoidcontrol precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by providing visual or haptic feedback to the user based on the virtual object's movement status and position. This feedback loop allows the user to make precise adjustments with quick click/tap operations, maintaining control precision despite the reduced input frequency. The feedback ensures that each quick input is accurately translated into the intended movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12569763B2Virtual object control method and related apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.03.10 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A virtual object control method is provided. The method includes: displaying a user interface (UI), the UI including a joystick control configured to control a virtual object to move; receiving a quick click/tap operation signal acting on a target region corresponding to the joystick control; and controlling, according to the quick click/tap operation signal, the virtual object to run in a virtual scene displayed in the UI.