UI Object Time-Based Removal for Event Information Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing information processing systems fail to effectively manage the timing of displaying detailed information associated with UI objects, leading to inefficient presentation and user engagement, particularly in applications like games where timely events and promotions need to be highlighted.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that includes a processor configured to output detailed information when a UI object is indicated by a user and remove it after a predetermined time has elapsed, allowing for targeted event participation and appropriate information presentation, with features such as event generation, UI object placement, and time-based removal to optimize user interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If the UI object is displayed continuously to provide detailed information, then the user can access the information at any time, but the information remains on screen indefinitely causing clutter and reducing user engagement with timely content

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetailed information accessibilityVSAvoidinformation display duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by displaying the UI object for a predetermined time period after the user views the detailed information. The processor is configured to remove the UI object from the displayed image after this predetermined time has elapsed, creating a time-limited display cycle that balances information accessibility with timely content updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If the UI object is removed immediately after detailed information is viewed, then the screen remains clean and updated, but the user loses the opportunity to re-view the information or participate in time-sensitive events

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation presentation efficiencyVSAvoiduser engagement flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by implementing a flexible display duration that adapts to user behavior. The processor monitors user indication operations and dynamically adjusts the UI object's presence on screen based on whether the user views the detailed information within the predetermined time window, allowing the system to adapt between immediate removal and extended display based on actual user interaction patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple UI objects are displayed simultaneously to provide various detailed information, then the user has more information options, but the screen becomes cluttered and user attention is diluted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation varietyVSAvoiddisplayed image space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements segmentation by managing UI objects in discrete time segments. The processor handles UI objects individually based on their display timing, removing each object after its predetermined time period expires. This segmented approach allows multiple information types to be presented sequentially rather than simultaneously, maintaining screen clarity while providing information variety through time-based object management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11693528B2Information processing system, information processing method, information processing device, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
Publication Date: 2023.07.04 NINTENDO CO LTD
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AI summary

An information processing system 1000 comprises an image output unit 64 configured to output a displayed image 641 to a display device 70 during the execution of a predetermined application; a UI object placement unit 65 configured to place a guide UI object 642 so that the UI object 642 is included in the displayed image 641; a detailed information output unit 64 configured to output to the display device 70 the detailed information associated with the guide UI object 642 when a user indicates the guide UI object 642 included in the displayed image 641; and a UI object removal unit 67 configured to, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the detailed information has been viewed, remove the guide UI object 642 from the displayed image 641 so that it is not included in the displayed image 641.