Information Processing Device Screen Generation for Social Gaming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of information processing devices face complexity and inconvenience when attempting to realize specific purposes, such as playing games with friends, due to the numerous steps required, which can be daunting for unaccustomed users.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a receiving section for user input, an identifying section to determine necessary steps, a first screen generating section for operating screens, and a second screen generating section for providing information about the procedure, simplifying the process by reducing the number of steps needed to achieve the user's purpose.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides comprehensive functionality for multiple usage scenarios (playing games alone, playing with friends, inviting friends), then the system's versatility is improved, but the number of steps and operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex procedure into discrete, manageable steps that are presented sequentially to the user. Each step is broken down into specific actions (e.g., selecting game title, selecting friend, sending invitation) that can be completed independently, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating and presenting the procedure steps before the user executes them. The identifying section pre-processes the usage purpose to determine the necessary steps, and the information screen presents these steps in advance, allowing the user to understand the complete流程 before starting, thereby reducing operational complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the system provides detailed procedure information to guide users through multiple steps, then ease of operation is improved, but information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides continuous feedback to the user through the information screen, which displays the current step, progress indication, and guidance information. This feedback mechanism helps users understand their progress and next actions without requiring complex internal processing, as the information is systematically organized and presented based on the pre-determined procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary component (the identifying section and screen generating section) that mediates between the user's usage purpose and the system's complex procedures. This intermediary translates the high-level usage purpose into detailed, user-friendly step-by-step instructions, reducing the information processing burden on the user while maintaining ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system requires users to complete multiple sequential steps (starting party application, inviting friends, selecting game), then functionality is improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of the usage purpose to identify and organize all necessary steps before the user begins execution. By pre-determining the procedure sequence and presenting it in advance through the information screen, the system reduces the time users spend figuring out the process during execution, thereby reducing overall time consumption while maintaining comprehensive social gaming functionality.
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AI summary
An information processing device includes a receiving section configured to receive an input of a usage purpose of the information processing device from a user, an identifying section configured to identify a procedure including one or more steps necessary for realizing the usage purpose, a first screen generating section configured to generate an operating screen for completing one step in the identified procedure, and a second screen generating section configured to generate an information screen including information regarding the identified procedure.