Query Items for Virtual Space Location Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of virtual spaces face difficulties in identifying and obtaining information about virtual space locations controlled by or associated with target entities, especially when these locations are not visible in the view.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows users to query information about target entities' locations through a graphical interface, using query items purchased in a virtual store, which provide coordinate and attribute information about the locations, enabling users to specify target entities and receive detailed location data based on query item grades and user levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users rely on visual selection of virtual space elements in the view, then they can obtain statistical information about selected elements, but they cannot identify or obtain information about virtual space locations controlled by or associated with those elements when the locations are not visible in the view
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a query item as an intermediary tool that mediates between the user and the target entity's location information. When a user activates a query item, it serves as a mediator to retrieve and display location information (coordinates, attributes) of virtual space locations controlled by or associated with a selected virtual space element, even when those locations are not visible in the current view. This resolves the contradiction by providing access to hidden location information without requiring direct visual selection of the locations themselves.
2Loss of information
If the system provides comprehensive location information including coordinates and attributes of target entity locations, then users can make informed strategic moves, but the system complexity increases due to the need for query items, virtual stores, and information management modules
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by allowing users to autonomously obtain location information through query items that they can activate themselves. The query interface module enables users to specify target entities and retrieve their location information without requiring complex system interventions or administrator involvement. This self-service approach reduces the operational complexity of providing comprehensive location information while maintaining information availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the complex task of providing location information into distinct functional modules: query items (purchased from virtual store), query interface module (for specifying targets), and location module (for retrieving and providing information). This segmentation allows each component to handle a specific aspect of the information provision task, making the overall system more manageable despite the comprehensive nature of the information provided.
3Loss of information
If query items provide detailed location information including production output, resources, defense strength, and units, then users can determine strategic moves, but the quantity of information to be processed and displayed increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by providing different levels or types of attribute information based on the specific query item activated and the user's needs. Rather than uniformly providing all possible attributes for every location, the system can tailor the information provided to the specific context - such as providing defense strength information when a military-related query item is activated, or production output when an economic-related query item is used. This reduces the overall information volume while maintaining comprehensive coverage of relevant attributes.
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AI summary
A system and method for facilitating users to obtain location information in a virtual space is disclosed. Query items may be offered to sell to the users. Upon user activation of the query items, identification information identifying target entities may be obtained from the users. Based on such identification information, location information regarding virtual space locations controlled by or associated with the target entities may be provided to the users. The provided location information may include coordinate information reflecting virtual space coordinates of such locations. In some examples, the level of detail and/or accuracy of such location information provided to the users may be based on the activated query items being specific grades and/or based on levels of the users.