Virtual Scene Safe-Region Graphics for In-View Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In shooting games, users face inefficiencies in human-computer interaction due to the need to view virtual maps to determine safe regions, which can lead to the virtual object being attacked while navigating these regions.
Innovation Solution
A graphic display method and apparatus that indicates the relative positional relationship between a virtual object and safe regions using region indication graphics, eliminating the need to view virtual maps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users view the virtual map to determine safe regions, then the positional relationship information is obtained, but the human-computer interaction efficiency decreases and the virtual object is exposed to attack
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information display by extracting only the essential positional relationship data (safe region location, target safe region, virtual object position) from the complete virtual map. This selective segmentation allows users to obtain necessary information without the cognitive overload and time consumption of viewing the entire map, thus improving interaction efficiency while maintaining information completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified graphical copy of the virtual map that displays only the critical positional relationships. Instead of requiring users to view the full virtual map, the system generates and displays a condensed graphical representation containing safe region indicators, target safe regions, and virtual object positions, enabling quick information acquisition without interrupting gameplay.
2Loss of information
If users view the virtual map to navigate safe regions, then the positional information is obtained, but the virtual object is exposed to attack during map viewing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional interaction flow by bringing the map information to the user rather than requiring the user to view the map. The simplified graphical display presents safe region and target safe region positions directly in the game interface, allowing users to navigate without leaving the game view, thus eliminating the security vulnerability of exposing the virtual object during map consultation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary graphical display layer that mediates between the virtual map data and the user. This intermediary representation provides all necessary navigation information (safe regions, target safe regions, relative positions) without requiring direct map viewing, enabling secure navigation while maintaining situational awareness and continuous game engagement.
3Loss of information
If the complete virtual map is displayed, then all region information is available, but the device complexity and user cognitive load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different levels of information detail in different display contexts. The simplified graphical display shows only the locally relevant positional relationships (safe regions, target safe regions, virtual object positions) without the global map context. This localized information presentation reduces display complexity and cognitive load while maintaining all necessary navigation information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements partial action by displaying only the subset of map information that is currently necessary for navigation. Instead of showing the complete virtual map with all its details, the system presents a partial view containing specifically the safe region positions and relative relationships, reducing overall display complexity while ensuring all critical information is available.
Data Source
AI summary
A graphic display method includes: displaying a view of a virtual scene from a perspective of a first virtual object, the virtual scene comprising a safe region, where a virtual object positioned outside the safe region endures a change of an attribute value; and displaying a region indication graphic based on a current safe region, a target safe region, and a location of the first virtual object, the region indication graphic indicating a relative positional relationship between the first virtual object and the current safe region and a relative positional relationship between the first virtual object and the target safe region, the target safe region being a region that replaces the current safe region in a next region update.