Live-Stream Task Requests Using Virtual Objects to Simplify Interaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for requesting songs in live-stream rooms are simplistic and require complex operations from users, failing to meet user requirements.

Innovation Solution

An interaction method and apparatus that involves sending a preset virtual object to a first user in a live-stream room to request them to perform a task, enriching the methods of requesting tasks and simplifying the operation process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional song request methods are used in live-stream rooms, then the system structure remains simple, but the operation complexity increases and user requirements cannot be satisfied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation complexityVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a virtual object as an intermediary carrier between the user and the task request system. Instead of directly complex operations, users send virtual objects to request tasks, and the system processes these virtual objects to execute task requests. This intermediary mechanism simplifies user operations while enabling rich task request functionality behind the scenes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The virtual object serves multiple functions: it acts as a gift, a task request ticket, and an interaction medium. By making the virtual object multi-functional, the system can handle various task request scenarios (song requests, performance tasks, etc.) through a unified mechanism, reducing operation complexity for users while maintaining system flexibility.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional song request methods are used, then the system maintains simplicity, but the task requesting forms are limited and cannot enrich user interaction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask requesting formsVSAvoidinteraction system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts task types and interaction modes based on the virtual object received. Different virtual objects or different sending scenarios can trigger different task types (song performance, dance, Q&A, etc.), making the task requesting system adaptable and versatile without requiring a fixed complex structure for each possible task type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system pre-defines multiple task types and interaction templates in advance. When a user sends a virtual object, the system matches it with pre-configured task templates, enabling rich task requesting forms without requiring complex real-time decision-making logic. This preliminary preparation allows versatility while keeping the runtime system relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250373880A1Interaction method and apparatus, electronic device, storage medium, and program product
Publication Date: 2025.12.04 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are an interaction method and apparatus, an electronic device, a storage medium, and a program product. The method includes: receiving a task request operation from a current user; and sending, in response to the task request operation, a preset virtual object to a first user corresponding to the task request operation, and adding the first user to a target user list of a current live-stream room, where the preset virtual object is used to request a user who receives the preset virtual object to perform a first task.