Vehicle Mission Linking for Real-Virtual Play Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies do not effectively integrate real-world vehicle operations with virtual environments to provide innovative services.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that manages missions in a real space using a vehicle and associates them with play in a virtual space, utilizing a vehicle control system, communication units, and a server to synchronize actions and rewards across both domains.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If vehicles are constantly connected to a network and virtual space technology is provided, then new services can be created, but the integration between real-world vehicle operations and virtual environments is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice integration capabilityVSAvoidconnection between real and virtual domains

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges real-world vehicle operations with virtual environment gameplay by creating a unified system where missions in the real world are directly linked to play activities in the virtual space. The server device integrates data from both domains, synchronizing vehicle mission completion with virtual space rewards and incentives, thereby eliminating the disconnect between physical and digital experiences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The server device acts as an intermediary that bridges the real-world vehicle operations and the virtual environment. It receives data from vehicles about mission completion, processes this information, and translates it into corresponding play activities and rewards in the virtual space, ensuring seamless information flow between the two domains.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If missions in real space are achieved using a vehicle, then user engagement is enhanced, but the association with virtual space play is not effectively managed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser engagement levelVSAvoidmission-play management system

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The server device performs multiple functions: it manages real-world vehicle missions, tracks completion status, synchronizes with virtual space play activities, and distributes rewards. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be separate complex systems into a single coordinated platform, managing complexity while enhancing engagement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where mission completion in the real world is immediately recognized by the server, which then triggers corresponding events and rewards in the virtual space. This real-time feedback mechanism strengthens user engagement by providing immediate recognition and incentive across both domains.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If a processing unit manages missions and play in association, then new services are enabled, but the system requires coordination between multiple components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemission-play association capabilityVSAvoidsystem coordination structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the management of real-world missions and virtual space play into a single integrated system centered around the server device. Rather than having separate systems that need to communicate, the server unifiedly manages both aspects, reducing coordination overhead while enabling versatile mission-play associations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20260054182A1Information processing system, information processing program, and information processing method

Publication Date: 2026.02.26 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

An information processing system includes a processing unit that manages a mission in a real space achieved using a vehicle and play in a virtual space in association with each other.