Group Creation in Virtual Environments via Touch Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing group establishment processes in virtual scenes are inefficient due to complex user operations, such as opening contact lists and selecting contacts one by one, which hinder effective human-computer interaction.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for creating a group in a virtual environment by displaying a first virtual object and multiple second virtual objects, allowing users to select group creation virtual objects through touch inputs, and establishing a group including the first virtual object and the selected virtual objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users select contacts one by one from a contact list to establish a group, then the group can be created with multiple members, but the user operation process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the group establishment process into two distinct modes: single-contact selection and multi-contact selection. The multi-contact selection mode is further segmented into area-based selection (dragging to define a region) and sequential selection (tapping multiple contacts). This segmentation allows users to choose the most efficient method based on their needs, significantly reducing the time required to select multiple contacts compared to the traditional one-by-one selection process.
2Measurement precision
If users open a contact list and select contacts sequentially, then precise contact selection is achieved, but the interaction efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a spatial dimension to contact selection by allowing users to drag their finger across the screen to define an area. Contacts within this defined area are automatically selected, transforming the traditional one-dimensional sequential selection into a two-dimensional area-based selection. This dimensional change maintains precise contact selection (by allowing users to define the selection area) while dramatically improving interaction efficiency (by enabling multi-contact selection in a single gesture).
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AI summary
In a method for creating a group in a virtual environment, a first virtual object and a plurality of second virtual objects are displayed in the virtual environment. A touch input is received on at least one of the plurality of second virtual objects. Based on the at least one of the plurality of second virtual objects including at least two second virtual objects of the plurality of second virtual objects, the at least two second virtual objects from the plurality of second virtual objects are selected as group creation virtual objects. The group that includes the first virtual object and the group creation virtual objects is created. Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.