Video Game Chat Invitation via Preliminary Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional video game machines with Internet connectivity lack the application programs for electronic mail and chats, requiring separate general-purpose computers and cumbersome procedures for joining or inviting guests to electronic conferences.
Innovation Solution
An electronic conference joining method and apparatus that allows users to join a chat using a simple procedure by setting a particular area on a database, where the chairman creates an invitation message and transmits it to guests' terminals, enabling them to send access requests to the server, even during the chat opening process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If video game machines use conventional procedures for joining electronic conferences, then communication functionality is achieved, but the operation becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The chairman's terminal performs preliminary actions by automatically generating invitation messages and transmitting them to guests' terminals before the electronic conference begins. This eliminates the need for guests to manually go through complex joining procedures, as they simply need to accept the pre-sent invitation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary invitation message mechanism that mediates between the chairman and guests. Instead of direct complex interactions, the invitation message serves as an intermediary carrier that simplifies the joining process for both parties involved.
2Adaptability or versatility
If video game machines lack application programs for electronic mail and chats, then device simplicity is maintained, but functionality for electronic conferences cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The video game machine's terminal is designed to perform multiple functions: it can both initiate electronic conferences as a chairman's terminal and join conferences as a guest's terminal. This multi-functionality allows the same device to handle various electronic conference roles without requiring separate specialized equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The chairman's terminal automatically generates and transmits invitation messages without requiring manual intervention for each invitation. The system serves itself by handling the invitation process autonomously, reducing the need for additional communication tools or programs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If new guests are invited while chat opening process is in progress, then conference flexibility is improved, but procedure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Invitation messages are prepared and transmitted in advance, allowing new guests to be invited at any time during the chat opening process without disrupting the ongoing operations. The preliminary preparation of invitation messages enables flexible timing for guest invitations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows the chat opening process and guest invitation process to occur simultaneously and continuously. The chairman can invite new guests while the chat is being opened, maintaining continuous productive action without interruption or procedural reset.
Data Source
AI summary
According to the present invention, even while a chat opening process is in progress, users can join chats by means of a simple procedure from a video game machine. Once a chat has been opened, an invitation signal can further be transmitted to other chat guests. A video game machine of an expected guest receiving the invitation signal displays a screen prompting the guest to enter the chat room, and the expected guest can join the chat by transmitting an enter room signal to a database. At this time, a chat answer signal indicating that the expected guest accepts the invitation from a chairman is transmitted from the expected guest to the chairman.