Nested Virtual Space Operation Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing apparatuses for virtual spaces increase operational complexity for users, as they require direct interaction with the virtual environment, which can be cumbersome and difficult to navigate.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that generates a smaller virtual space within a larger one, allowing users to perform operations on the smaller space, which are then processed to affect the larger space, thereby simplifying user interactions and reducing complexity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If users perform operations directly on the virtual space using the main body of the information processing apparatus, then the virtual space can be operated, but the operational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The virtual space is segmented into a first space (larger virtual space) and a second space (smaller virtual space) nested within it. Users perform operations on the second space, which is then reflected in the first space. This segmentation allows users to interact with a simplified, smaller interface rather than the entire complex virtual space directly, reducing operational complexity while maintaining functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The second space is nested within the first space, creating a hierarchical structure where the smaller virtual space is contained within the larger one. This nesting relationship allows users to operate on a simplified subset of the virtual space while still affecting the broader context, thereby reducing the apparent complexity of interaction without losing overall system functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If various operations are implemented on the virtual space, then functionality is enhanced, but the complexity of operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts a portion of the virtual space to create a smaller second space that can be independently operated. By taking out only the necessary portion for user interaction, the system maintains enhanced functionality while presenting a simplified interface. The second space contains the essential elements needed for operations, separating user interaction complexity from the overall virtual space functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS10867454B2Information processing apparatus and method to control operations in virtual space

Publication Date: 2020.12.15 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

Provided is an information processing apparatus that includes a first space information generation unit that generates information related to a first space, a second space information generation unit that generates information related to a second space such that the second space is arranged in the first space, the second space being smaller than the first space, and an operation information processing unit that processes information regarding an operation on the first space on the basis of an operation on the second space by a user.