Virtual Space Adaptation Using Position and Feeling Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing virtual space technologies do not adequately utilize user position, feeling, and virtual space record information to provide a more suitable virtual environment.

Innovation Solution

A virtual space changing apparatus and method that acquires and utilizes position, feeling, and virtual space record information to change the virtual space or its state, providing a more suitable environment for the user.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If virtual space is changed based on multiple types of user information (position, feeling, record information), then the suitability of virtual space for user is improved, but the complexity of information processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesuitability of virtual space for userVSAvoidcomplexity of information processing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the information processing into distinct modules: an acquisition unit that collects position information, feeling information, and virtual space record information separately; a determination unit that processes these segmented information types to determine user preference; and a generation unit that creates the virtual space based on determined preferences. This segmentation allows complex multi-type information to be handled systematically without overwhelming system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a determination unit as an intermediary between the acquisition unit and the virtual space generation unit. This intermediary processes the raw user information (position, feeling, records) and transforms it into structured user preference data, which then guides virtual space generation. The intermediary simplifies the overall process by creating a clear interface between information collection and space generation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If reason information is output to explain virtual space changes, then user understanding of changes is improved, but the complexity of information output increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser understanding of changesVSAvoidcomplexity of information output

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by having the generation unit output reason information that explains why the virtual space was generated in a particular way. This reason information is derived from the user preference data determined by the determination unit, creating a feedback loop that connects user information to the generated space and back to the user through explanations. This feedback mechanism enhances user understanding without requiring complex additional processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12499639B2Virtual space changing apparatus, virtual space changing method, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2025.12.16 NEC CORP

AI summary

In order to attain an example object of providing a virtual space which is more suitable for a user, a virtual space changing apparatus includes: an acquisition section that acquires position information, feeling information, and virtual space record information, the position information including a position of a user in a virtual space or a record of the position, the feeling information including a feeling of the user or a record of the feeling, and the virtual space record information including a record of a virtual space which has been used by one or both of the user and another user; and a virtual space updating section that changes a virtual space or a state of the virtual space based on the position information, the feeling information, and the virtual space record information.