Virtual Image Control via Driving Data Extraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current intelligent terminals rely on planar-message interaction methods for communication, resulting in a dull user experience due to the use of two-dimensional message displays in different colors, which fails to engage users effectively.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that enable the control of virtual images of users across terminals by extracting and sending driving data, allowing for dynamic and interactive virtual image actions, enhancing user experience through the use of sensors and third-party applications to manage these interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If planar-message interaction manner is used for communication, then communication functionality is achieved, but user experience becomes dull and poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidcommunication interaction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms traditional 2D planar message interaction into 3D virtual image interaction. Virtual images are displayed in three-dimensional space, allowing users to interact with avatars that have spatial presence, gestures, and expressions beyond flat screens. This dimensional transition enriches communication experience by adding depth, orientation, and immersive engagement to the interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates virtual image copies of users to represent them in communication. These virtual images replicate user identities, appearances, and behaviors, allowing users to interact with their own or others' virtual representations. The copying principle enables expressive communication through avatar gestures, expressions, and animations that convey emotions and intentions more vividly than text alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Ease of operation

If virtual image control functionality is added to terminals, then user experience is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidterminal system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal virtual image control framework that can manage multiple types of virtual images across different applications and scenarios. The control module provides standardized interfaces for generating, animating, and interacting with various virtual images, whether they represent users, objects, or abstract concepts. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a reusable system rather than requiring separate implementations for each use case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a control module as an intermediary between the terminal system and virtual images. This mediator handles the complexity of virtual image generation, animation control, and interaction management, shielding users and other system components from underlying complexity. The control module translates high-level interaction requests into specific virtual image actions, managing the computational and operational complexity centrally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If driving data extraction and transmission is implemented, then virtual image interaction capability is enhanced, but data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevirtual image interaction capabilityVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts driving data from communication content to control virtual images. The system identifies and separates key interaction elements (such as user intent, emotional tone, or specific commands) from the overall message, converting them into structured driving data that can independently control virtual image behaviors. This extraction process simplifies data processing by focusing on essential control parameters rather than processing entire communication streams.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms communication data into parameterized driving data that controls virtual image attributes and behaviors. By converting unstructured or semi-structured communication content into standardized parameters (such as gesture types, expression intensities, or animation speeds), the system enables versatile virtual image interactions through parameter adjustment rather than complex data processing for each interaction type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9531841B2Communications method, client, and terminal
Publication Date: 2016.12.27 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A communications method, a client, and a terminal. The method includes receiving, by a first client, information from a second client; obtaining, by the first client, first driving data from the information, where the first driving data is used for controlling an action of a virtual image of a user of the second client, and the virtual image of the user of the second client is presented on a terminal in which the first client is located; and controlling, by the first client, the action of the virtual image of the user of the second client according to the first driving data. In the embodiments of the present invention, a receiving end obtains driving data from information sent by a sending end, and controls an action of a virtual image of a user of the sending end using the driving data.