NFT Reward System for Browser Game Display Modes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional games do not reward users based on changes in the display mode of the game resulting from their operations, lacking an engaging mechanism that utilizes distributed ledger technology to provide non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as incentives.

Innovation Solution

A game system that includes a terminal device, a web server, and a management server connected to a distributed ledger network, where the management server appends an NFT to a user when specific conditions related to the display mode are met, allowing users to change the display mode and receive rewards in the form of NFTs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional games are played without NFT rewards, then the game system is simple and easy to operate, but user engagement and motivation are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame system simplicityVSAvoiduser engagement mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces NFT-based reward parameters that change based on user actions and display mode changes. The game system monitors parameters such as display mode transitions and grants NFT rewards when specific parameter thresholds are met, transforming a simple game into an engaging experience with token-based incentives without fundamentally changing the core gameplay mechanics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses NFTs as an intermediary element between user actions and rewards. The NFT smart contract acts as a mediator that automatically executes reward distribution based on predefined conditions, such as display mode changes detected by the game system, eliminating the need for complex manual reward management while maintaining system simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If NFT rewards are integrated into the game system, then user motivation and engagement are enhanced, but the system complexity increases due to blockchain integration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser motivation mechanismVSAvoidsystem architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the reward distribution logic into separate NFT smart contracts deployed on the blockchain network. The game system itself remains relatively simple, only needing to monitor user actions and trigger reward claims, while the complex NFT issuance and management logic is extracted to the blockchain layer, reducing the burden on the game system architecture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal NFT reward system that can be applied to multiple game scenarios and display mode changes. The same smart contract infrastructure supports various types of NFT rewards (e.g., for different display modes, user achievements), allowing the system to handle diverse reward scenarios without requiring separate complex mechanisms for each case

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If display mode changes are monitored for NFT rewards, then user interaction is enhanced, but the measurement and detection complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser interaction mechanismVSAvoiddisplay mode monitoring
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the game system continuously monitors display mode changes and provides real-time feedback to the NFT reward system. When a display mode change is detected, the system automatically triggers a reward eligibility check and notifies the user, creating a closed-loop system that enhances user interaction while automating the detection process to minimize manual intervention

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240375015A1Game system, computer-readable recording medium, and management server device
Publication Date: 2024.11.14 SQUARE ENIX HLDG CO LTD
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AI summary

Game system including terminal device operated by user, web server device, and management server device, wherein the management server device and/or the terminal device may be connected to a distributed ledger network, the web server device includes a display mode changing unit configured to change a display mode of web content included in a service to be provided by an operation of a user, the management server apparatus includes an appending unit configured to append a non-substitution token (hereinafter, referred to as NFT) to a user when a predetermined appending condition including a condition related to the display mode is satisfied.