Overlay Chat Interface for Gaming Voice Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing opportunities for Internet-based communication, such as gaming and remote chatting, require a simplified procedure for users to communicate with friends.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a content image display section and a system image display section that superimposes system information, including a chat information display section showing voice chat room members and a list of voice chat rooms, allowing users to easily switch between chat rooms during gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user switches from game screen to home screen to access chat function, then the chat function can be accessed, but the operation procedure becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the chat function interface with the game screen by displaying chat information as an overlay on the game display. This allows users to access and use chat functionality without leaving the game screen, eliminating the need to switch to home screen and significantly reducing the time and steps required to access chat features.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system displays full chat interface on separate screen, then all chat functions are accessible, but the display area for game content is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional full-screen chat interface to an overlay-based interface that adds chat functionality as a new layer dimension on top of the game display. This allows chat information to be displayed in a compact format within the existing display area, maintaining full game visibility while providing chat access without sacrificing game display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The chat interface is displayed locally in specific regions of the screen rather than occupying the entire display. The system strategically positions chat elements (such as member icons and chat input) in designated areas, allowing different parts of the display to serve different functions - game content in the main area and chat controls in specific localized regions.
Data Source
AI summary
A content image display section displays a content image. A system image display section superimposes a system image on the content image and displays the images in response to a user operation. The system image display section is provided with a chat information display section for displaying information related to a voice chat. A member display section displays members of one voice chat room in which the user stays. A chat list display section displays a list of a plurality of voice chat rooms in which the user stays.