User Object and Virtual Space Segmentation for Interface Usability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing user interface technologies for sharing behavior information via virtual spaces lack usability and effectiveness in representing user behavior and attributes.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus, system, and method that acquire and display user behavior information and attributes separately, using a user object in a virtual space configured based on distinct information types, enhancing usability and representation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If user behavior information is displayed in a virtual space using existing technologies, then user behavior can be shared, but the usability of the user interface is insufficient and the representation effectiveness is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverepresentation effectivenessVSAvoidusability of user interface

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments user information into two distinct types: first information (behavior information) used to configure user objects, and second information (attribute information) used to configure the virtual space. This segmentation allows each type of information to be represented optimally without compromising the other, thereby improving both representation effectiveness and interface usability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different information types to different spatial and functional contexts: user objects (with behaviors, postures, positions) are configured using first information, while the virtual space environment (with landscapes, buildings, objects) is configured using second information. This differentiated assignment enhances the overall information representation while maintaining intuitive user interaction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If user behavior information is shared via virtual spaces, then user interaction is enabled, but the interface usability and interaction intuitiveness need improvement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interaction capabilityVSAvoidinterface usability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the configuration of user objects from the configuration of virtual spaces using different information types, the system enables more versatile and adaptable user interactions. Users can interact with user objects representing behaviors while the virtual space provides contextual attribute information, creating a more usable and intuitive interface for social media interactions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10969924B2Information processing apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium that controls a representation of a user object in a virtual space

Publication Date: 2021.04.06 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a first information acquisition unit configured to acquire first information indicating behavior of at least one user; a second information acquisition unit configured to acquire second information on the at least one user, the second information being different from the first information; and a display control unit configured to display, in a display unit, a user object which is configured based on the first information and represents the corresponding at least one user and a virtual space which is configured based on the second information and in which the user object are arranged.