Smart Hardware Integration with Game Client Applications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart hardware devices cannot be effectively integrated with client applications to perform game operations, limiting their interaction and authenticity in game scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A smart hardware operation method and apparatus that enables wireless communication between a client and smart hardware devices, allowing real-time data exchange and integration of smart hardware information into the game application, thereby enhancing interaction and authenticity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If smart hardware devices are used to collect and present data, then data collection capability is improved, but integration with client applications for game operations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines smart hardware devices (smart ball, smart helmet, smart band) with the client application through wireless communication, merging their functionalities. The smart hardware not only collects data but also directly participates in game operations by sending operation data to the server, achieving seamless integration between hardware and software for enhanced game interactivity.
2Device complexity
If smart hardware components only collect or present data, then hardware functionality is simplified, but real-time interaction and integration with game application deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The smart hardware device is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a data collection device and as an operation control device. It can collect physical movement data, present data information, and simultaneously send operation data to control virtual characters in the game, achieving universal functionality that enhances both simplicity and real-time interaction capability.
3Ease of operation
If data exchange is performed only by software, then software control is maintained, but hardware integration and game authenticity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary that receives operation data from smart hardware devices via wireless communication and translates it into game control commands. This intermediary architecture enables seamless hardware-software integration, allowing physical hardware actions to directly influence virtual game operations while maintaining system coordination and game authenticity.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a smart hardware operation method and apparatus. The method includes running a game application on a first client; exchanging data with a first smart hardware device that is in wireless communication with the first client, the game application displaying information about the first smart hardware device; and displaying updated data about the first smart hardware device in the game application.