Terminal Initial Activation Screens for Personalized Function Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional live-streaming services struggle to provide diverse and appealing value propositions, leading to user frustration and abandonment, especially in multi-functional application programs.

Innovation Solution

A terminal and method that includes a series of function introducing screens, allowing users to transition between different functions upon installation, with designated start objects guiding users to specific functions and registration processes, ensuring alignment with their interests and expectations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a uniform value proposition is used for all users in multi-functional application programs, then the device complexity is reduced, but user engagement and conversion rates deteriorate due to inability to meet diverse user expectations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to user preferencesVSAvoidcomplexity of initial activation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The initial activation screen is segmented into multiple function introducing screens, each dedicated to a specific function of the application program. Users can select from discrete function options (e.g., live-streaming, viewing, events) rather than encountering a single uniform interface. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to diverse user preferences while maintaining manageable complexity through modular screen design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The initial activation process is made dynamic by allowing users to navigate between different function introducing screens through swipe gestures. The system adapts its presentation based on user interaction, transitioning from a static uniform screen to a dynamic multi-screen experience that responds to user preferences and navigation actions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple function introducing screens are provided to accommodate diverse user interests, then user engagement improves, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to additional navigation steps

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomization to user interestsVSAvoidsimplicity of activation process
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-organizing function introducing screens according to common user interests and expectations. Each screen is prepared in advance with relevant function information and start objects, allowing users to quickly find their desired function without extensive navigation. The preliminary arrangement of screens based on anticipated user preferences reduces the cognitive load and operational steps required.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Users can skip through multiple function introducing screens by swiping, allowing them to quickly navigate past unwanted functions and reach their desired function introducing screen. This skipping mechanism enables users to rapidly bypass irrelevant information and directly access the function they are interested in, maintaining ease of operation despite the presence of multiple screens.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #21Skipping (Rushing through)

3Ease of manufacture

If the application program displays a uniform activation screen, then the manufacturing precision of the activation process is simplified, but the loss of information about specific user interests increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of activation screen developmentVSAvoiduser interest information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

Each function introducing screen possesses local quality by being specifically designed to introduce a particular function with tailored content, imagery, and call-to-action elements. Instead of a generic uniform screen, each screen has specialized characteristics matching its associated function (e.g., live-streaming screen highlights broadcasting features, viewing screen emphasizes content consumption). This local quality preservation maintains manufacturing simplicity through standardized screen templates while capturing specific user interest information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Productivity

If users are guided to specific functions based on designated interests, then conversion rates improve, but the device complexity increases due to tracking and selection mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconversion rateVSAvoidcomplexity of function selection system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service by allowing users to automatically indicate their function preference through simple interactions such as tapping a start object or swiping to a desired screen. The system automatically detects these interactions and guides users to the corresponding function introducing screen without requiring complex tracking mechanisms or manual configuration. This self-service approach maintains high conversion rates while minimizing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250224855A1Terminal and method
Publication Date: 2025.07.10 17LIVE JAPAN INC
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AI summary

A terminal includes processors and a memory storing one or more sets of instructions to be executed for: triggering an initial activation of an application program after the application program is installed on the terminal, wherein the initial activation includes: selecting and displaying a first function introducing screen introducing a designated function on a display of the terminal as a currently displayed screen, wherein the designated function is designated upon installing the application program; detecting a swipe to transit the currently displayed screen from the first function introducing screen to a second function introducing screen introducing a different function; and, detecting a tap on the currently displayed screen and displaying on the display a function screen that enables a user to use the function corresponding to the currently displayed screen being tapped.