Virtual Vehicle Load Visualization via Dynamic Meter Symbols
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game devices fail to effectively convey the load experienced by virtual vehicles to users, making it difficult for them to grasp the vehicle's behavior and running conditions during gameplay.
Innovation Solution
An image creating device with an operation input reception unit, running condition managing unit, symbol drawing unit, tire image drawing unit, and display unit that visualizes the load by displaying a meter image indicating the direction and level of load on virtual vehicle tires, which changes based on the vehicle's running conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional game devices display virtual vehicle running conditions through images only, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the user cannot feel or grasp the load and vehicle behavior sufficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a load symbol as an intermediary visual element that mediates between the virtual vehicle's actual load conditions and the user's perception. This symbol appears on the dashboard and translates complex physical load data into intuitive visual information, allowing users to grasp vehicle behavior without requiring complex displays or physical feedback mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The load symbol changes its display position and visual characteristics based on the load conditions. During acceleration, the symbol moves to indicate forward load; during deceleration, it moves to indicate backward load; during turning, it shifts to show lateral load. This dynamic visual feedback helps users intuitively understand vehicle dynamics through color and position changes.
2Loss of information
If the device displays detailed load information and vehicle dynamics, then the user can grasp vehicle behavior better, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the load information into distinct visual components: a load symbol that separates and represents different load types (acceleration load, deceleration load, turning load). Each load condition is displayed as a distinct visual element, making the information digestible and preventing overwhelming complexity in the display system.
Solution Approach 2:
The load symbol acts as a simplified copy or representation of the actual vehicle load conditions. Instead of displaying complex physical data or requiring physical replicas of vehicle forces, the system creates a simplified visual copy that conveys the essential load information, reducing device complexity while maintaining information accuracy.
3Loss of information
If the load symbol display position changes dynamically according to load conditions, then the user can understand vehicle behavior better, but the display system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The load symbol is designed to be dynamic rather than static, moving and changing position based on real-time load conditions. The symbol responds dynamically to acceleration, deceleration, and turning forces, providing continuous visual feedback about vehicle behavior. This dynamic characteristic allows the system to convey complex load information through simple positional changes rather than complex display mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
An operation input reception unit (201) receives an operation input for a virtual vehicle to be run on the running path. A running condition managing unit (203) manages the running condition of the virtual vehicle based on the received operation input. A load calculation unit (205) calculates a load imposed on a virtual operator in the virtual vehicle, based on the managed running condition. Meanwhile, a symbol drawing unit (401) draws a load symbol whose display position changes according to the calculated load. A tire image drawing unit (402) draws an image of a tire whose display manner changes according to the calculated load. A meter image creating unit (403) creates a meter image including the drawn load symbol and image of the tire. Then, a display control unit (207) displays the created meter image on a predetermined monitor.