NCSoft filed 1 patent in the UI/UX category.
The filing covers a 3D sphere-based scanning mechanic designed for mobile games, where players can aim directional scans in virtual space. The system uses a globe-shaped button that responds to pan gestures, providing an intuitive interface for spatial interaction.
The UI/UX patent introduces a control scheme that translates simple touch input into three-dimensional targeting. Players interact with a compact sphere-shaped button on the screen, dragging their finger across its surface to aim a scan in any direction within the game's virtual environment. The system converts this 2D pan gesture into a full directional vector that accounts for both horizontal positioning and vertical orientation. Visual elements accompany the interaction, including an overlay sphere that appears around the button, a directional indicator showing where the scan points, and an icon that updates based on how long the player holds the gesture.
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