Metaverse Operation Mode Switching via Protocol Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies lack the ability to efficiently switch between public and private operation modes in a virtual environment, such as a metaverse, to conduct interactions with compatible protocols and applications.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that allow user devices, such as AR/VR headsets, to switch between public and private operation modes by determining compatible protocols and system environments based on user input and authentication requirements, ensuring secure and compatible interactions in a virtual environment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a user selects a private operation mode with higher authentication requirements, then information security is improved, but the complexity of protocol compatibility determination increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation securityVSAvoidprotocol compatibility determination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-determines and stores compatible protocol sets for both public and private operation modes before actual interactions occur. When a user selects a mode, the system retrieves pre-configured protocol information, avoiding complex real-time analysis and reducing the complexity burden during critical authentication moments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces an intermediary layer of protocol translation and adaptation between the user's authentication credentials and the required protocol specifications. This intermediary layer automatically handles protocol compatibility determination, shielding users from complexity while ensuring secure connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system determines protocol compatibility in real-time, then adaptability to different operation modes is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different operation modesVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs protocol compatibility determination in advance by pre-establishing protocol mappings for different operation modes. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming real-time analysis, allowing rapid mode switching while maintaining full adaptability to different public and private operation requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically switches between pre-configured protocol sets based on the selected operation mode. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to quickly adjust protocol behavior without performing complex real-time determination, achieving both speed and versatility through pre-prepared but mode-flexible protocol configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system provides both public and private operation modes, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation mode versatilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the operation modes into distinct public and private pathways, each with its own pre-configured protocol sets and authentication mechanisms. This segmentation allows the system to manage complexity by treating each mode as a separate, well-defined subsystem rather than a single complex unified system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a universal protocol determination mechanism that handles both public and private operation modes through a single integrated framework. This multi-functional approach allows the same system architecture to serve multiple purposes, reducing overall complexity despite providing versatile operation modes.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12299091B2System and method for switching between public and private operations for conducting interactions in a metaverse
Publication Date: 2025.05.13 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

A system for switching between public and private operations for conducting interactions comprises a processor associated with a server. The processor accesses a virtual environment configured to provide interactions associated with an entity. The processor receives interaction objects and an input operation mode from an avatar associated with a user device for an interaction. The processor determines the input operation mode is a private operation mode and further processes the interaction objects and the user profile to determine a first set of protocols compatible with the private operation mode. The processor verifies that the interaction objects match authentication requirements of the first set of the protocols. The processor determines a system environment is compatible with the first set of the protocols and comprises a set of applications in the private operation mode. The processor executes the applications to process the interaction objects to conduct the first interaction.