Message Preview in Virtual Environment Without Page Jumps
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Solution Overview
Problem
In virtual social scenes, users face inefficiencies in viewing messages due to the need for multiple page jumps to view messages from different virtual images, reducing human-computer interaction efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for message preview in a virtual social scene, where a message notification graphical element is displayed in association with a virtual character upon receiving a message, and upon user input, the content of the message is displayed without requiring a page jump.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a page jump is performed to view message content, then the message can be viewed completely, but the human-computer interaction efficiency is reduced and more interaction times are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays a preview portion of the message content directly in the notification without requiring a full page jump. This partial action allows users to view essential message information immediately, reducing the need for complete page transitions while still providing sufficient information for most viewing needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The message content is prepared and displayed in preview form in advance within the notification interface. By preliminarily rendering the message content in a condensed format, the system eliminates the need for users to perform subsequent page jumps to view the content, thus improving interaction efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple page jumps are performed to view messages from multiple virtual images, then all messages can be accessed, but the human-computer interaction efficiency is further reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple message notifications from different virtual images into a single unified interface. By combining multiple message previews and their corresponding virtual image identifiers in one view, users can access messages from multiple sources without performing separate page jumps for each message, thereby maintaining comprehensive access while significantly improving interaction efficiency.
3Productivity
If a message preview operation is implemented, then message viewing efficiency is improved, but additional display resources may be occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The notification displays only a preview portion of the message content rather than the complete message. This partial display approach provides sufficient information for users to understand the message context without occupying excessive display space, thus improving viewing efficiency while conserving display resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different display qualities to different parts of the notification. The message content is displayed in a condensed, preview-friendly format within the notification area, while full-quality display is reserved for when users explicitly request to view the complete message. This local differentiation optimizes both viewing efficiency and display resource utilization.
Data Source
AI summary
In a method for previewing messages in a virtual environment, a plurality of virtual characters is displayed in the virtual environment. Each virtual character of the plurality of virtual characters is movable in the virtual environment. When a message is received from a first virtual character of the plurality of virtual characters, a message notification graphical element in association with the first virtual character is displayed in the virtual environment. Content of the received message is displayed in response to detecting a user input on the message notification graphical element. Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.