Virtual Pet Event Journal Display Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current virtual pet game applications have limited information display capabilities, primarily showing static details without providing a comprehensive history of events related to the virtual pet.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for displaying event journal information of a virtual pet, where a terminal obtains an event display instruction from a user and retrieves corresponding event journal information from a server, including details of multiple events related to the virtual pet, and presents this information in a user-friendly format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If only basic virtual pet details are displayed in the detail interface, then the interface remains simple and easy to operate, but the information content is limited and lacks engagement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation contentVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information display into multiple hierarchical levels: basic virtual pet details (name, level, attributes) and event journal information (historical events, purchases, captures). Users can access different levels of detail based on their needs, allowing comprehensive information to be organized in manageable segments rather than overwhelming the interface with all data at once.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a temporal dimension to the display by introducing event journal information that shows historical events chronologically. This transforms the display from a static snapshot of current stats to a dynamic timeline that includes past events, providing depth without complicating the basic interface structure.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive event journal information is displayed, then user engagement and information completeness improve, but the interface becomes more complex and harder to operate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidinterface usability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic display behavior where the event journal section can be expanded or collapsed based on user interaction. The interface adapts to user needs by showing only essential information initially and providing access to detailed event journals through simple gestures or clicks, maintaining ease of operation while offering complete information when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides self-service by automatically organizing and presenting event journal information in a structured, user-friendly format when requested. Users simply need to trigger the event display, and the system handles the retrieval, organization, and presentation of comprehensive event data without requiring complex user actions or interface manipulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11331584B2Information display method and apparatus for virtual pet, terminal, server, storage medium, and system
Publication Date: 2022.05.17 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

An information display apparatus and method for displaying a virtual pet are provided. The method includes obtaining an event display instruction corresponding to the virtual pet from a user; obtaining, by a terminal from a server, event journal information of the virtual pet according to the event display instruction, the event journal information including information about n events related to the virtual pet, where n is a positive integer; and displaying the event journal information.