NetEase holds 2 granted patents across UI/UX (2).
The patents address player interaction mechanics in gaming environments. UI/UX technologies include a respawn queue position-swapping system that allows downed players to trade queue spots with teammates and a mobile joystick control method that prevents accidental walk/run switches through distinct control zones with a buffer region.
NetEase's 2 UI/UX patents tackle friction points in game controls and multiplayer dynamics. The first addresses the chaos of player revival by letting eliminated teammates negotiate who respawns first. Instead of following a rigid queue, players can swap positions based on tactical needs, giving squads the flexibility to prioritize reviving a medic over a sniper when the situation demands it. The second patent solves a common touchscreen frustration where players accidentally toggle between walking and running when their thumb drifts across control boundaries. By inserting a buffer zone that remembers whether you were last moving fast or slow, the system maintains your intended speed even when your finger slides between regions, eliminating the jarring transitions that plague conventional virtual joysticks.
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