Virtual Home Material Selection by Environment Range Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for obtaining virtual home materials in virtual environments are limited, leading to a mismatch between the obtained materials and the interaction object's expectations, thereby reducing the interest and efficiency of virtual home arrangement.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that display a virtual environment with a range selection interface, allowing users to select a target range for obtaining virtual home materials based on virtual environment elements, enhancing flexibility and user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional virtual home material obtaining methods are used, then the material acquisition process is simple, but the materials obtained do not match user expectations and user engagement is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the virtual environment into selectable ranges or regions, allowing users to specify precise locations for material acquisition. This segmentation enables the system to provide targeted materials matching user expectations while maintaining operational simplicity through intuitive range selection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a range selection interface as an intermediary between the user and the virtual environment materials. This interface mediates the interaction by allowing users to select target ranges, which then triggers the acquisition of appropriate virtual home materials, improving material match accuracy while keeping the process simple.
2Adaptability or versatility
If range selection interface is added to virtual environment, then material selection flexibility is improved, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The range selection interface is designed to serve multiple functions: it enables material selection, defines acquisition ranges, and provides user guidance all within a single interface framework. This multi-functionality improves material selection flexibility without proportionally increasing interface complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a selection dimension to the traditional virtual environment interaction by introducing range-based selection overlays or markers. This dimensional addition allows users to specify materials based on spatial ranges rather than direct object selection, enhancing flexibility while maintaining intuitive operation.
3Productivity
If virtual home material obtaining is automated based on range selection, then obtaining efficiency is improved, but control precision over material selection is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system responds to user range selections by automatically acquiring and presenting appropriate virtual home materials. This feedback loop maintains control precision by ensuring the obtained materials match the selected ranges while significantly improving obtaining efficiency through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically selecting and obtaining materials based on the user-defined ranges without requiring manual material selection. This automation improves efficiency while the range selection interface maintains user control precision over which materials are obtained.
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AI summary
A virtual home material obtaining method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium for acquiring virtual materials through environment-based selection. The method displays a virtual environment with a range selection interface that enables users to select target ranges within the environment. User inputs indicating selected target ranges are received through the range selection interface. Virtual home materials corresponding to the target range are obtained based on virtual environment elements present within the selected range. This approach enables intuitive material acquisition by allowing users to directly select environmental areas and automatically derive appropriate virtual home materials from the elements contained within those selected regions.