Virtual Scene Interaction Control Element for Adding Characters

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for adding a virtual character to a virtual scene are cumbersome, leading to low human-computer interaction efficiency and requiring users to navigate through multiple interfaces.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that allow users to add a virtual character to a virtual scene by interacting with an interaction control element displayed within the scene, which indicates interaction information from outside the scene, enabling a more direct and efficient addition process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a user manually searches a contact list through another entrance to add a virtual character to the virtual picture, then the virtual character can be added to the virtual scene, but the operation becomes cumbersome and human-computer interaction efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of adding virtual characterVSAvoidtime for adding virtual character

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the contact list function and virtual scene function into a unified interface. The contact list is integrated directly into the virtual scene picture, allowing users to search for and add virtual characters without switching to a separate contact list interface. This merging eliminates the need to navigate through multiple entrances and significantly simplifies the addition process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The virtual scene picture serves multiple functions: it acts as both the virtual interaction space and the contact list interface. Users can perform contact management operations (searching, adding, managing virtual characters) directly within the virtual scene context, making the system more versatile and reducing the need for separate functional modules.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If the contact list is integrated into the virtual scene picture, then the operation of adding virtual characters becomes simple and convenient, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of adding virtual characterVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The contact list interface is segmented into virtual character icons that are overlaid on the virtual scene picture. Each contact is represented as a discrete element (virtual character icon with avatar and name) that can be independently interacted with. This segmentation allows the complex contact management functionality to be presented in a simple, intuitive manner within the virtual scene context.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250032918A1Interaction in virtual scene

Publication Date: 2025.01.30 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD

AI summary

In a method for displaying virtual characters in a virtual scene, the virtual scene is displayed in a first application on a first terminal. A first account corresponding to a first virtual character is logged into the first application. An interaction control element is displayed in the virtual scene. The interaction control element indicates interaction information between the first account and a second account in an interaction scene outside the virtual scene. In response to detecting a user operation on the interaction control element, a second virtual character corresponding to the second account is added to the virtual scene. Apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.