TWI842993B - Method, device, electronic equipment and computer storage medium for controlling virtual objects - Google Patents

Abstract

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, electronic equipment and computer storage media for controlling virtual objects. A method for controlling virtual objects is provided, comprising: selecting a first virtual object, the first virtual object having at least one predetermined attribute; performing control of the first virtual object according to a control instruction for the first virtual object; and performing at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the at least one function changing the state of the first virtual object. Through the embodiments disclosed herein, the efficiency and convenience of virtual object control can be improved, thereby enhancing the user experience.

Description

Method, device, electronic equipment and computer storage medium for controlling virtual objects

The embodiments disclosed herein are primarily related to the field of computers, and more specifically, to methods, apparatuses, electronic devices, and computer-readable storage media for controlling virtual objects.

In the current field of virtual object control, the control operations of virtual objects are often relatively simple. For example, in the current virtual object control, virtual objects such as virtual vehicles can often only be controlled to perform simple motion operations, such as controlling the direction of travel to move forward, turn left, turn right, and simple motion mode conversion (drift, etc.), without configuring other functions. This will greatly reduce the efficiency and convenience of virtual object control.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a scheme for controlling virtual objects is provided.

In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a virtual object is provided. The method includes: selecting a first virtual object, the first virtual object having at least one predetermined attribute; executing the manipulation of the first virtual object according to a manipulation instruction for the first virtual object; and executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the at least one function changing the state of the first virtual object.

In a second aspect of the present disclosure, a device for controlling a virtual object is provided. The device includes: a virtual object selection module configured to select a first virtual object, wherein the first virtual object has at least one predetermined attribute; a manipulation execution module configured to perform manipulation of the first virtual object according to a manipulation instruction for the first virtual object; and a function execution module configured to execute at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, wherein the at least one function changes the state of the first virtual object.

In the third aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, comprising one or more processors; and a storage device for storing one or more programs, when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the method according to the first aspect of the present disclosure.

In the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the method according to the first aspect of the present disclosure is implemented.

It should be understood that the contents described in the invention content section are not intended to limit the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easy to understand through the following description.

100: Example environment

110: Virtual object control equipment

120: The First Virtual Thing

130: The Second Virtual Thing

140 (140-1, 140-2, 140-3): Instructions

200:Method/Process

210, 220, 230: Frame/Step

300: Process/Method

310, 320: Steps

400:Device

410: Virtual object selection module

420: Control execution module

430: Function execution module

500: Equipment

501: Processing unit/CPU

502:ROM

503: RAM

504: Bus

505:I/O interface

506: Input unit

507: Output unit

508: Storage unit

509: Communication unit

The above and other features, advantages and aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent with reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. In the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements, wherein: Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment in which the embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented; Figure 2 shows a flow chart of a method for controlling a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 shows a flow chart of a method for executing at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 shows a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device capable of implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The following will describe the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided for a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "including" and similar terms should be understood as open inclusion, that is, "including but not limited to". The term "based on" should be understood as "based at least in part on". The term "one embodiment" or "the embodiment" should be understood as "at least one embodiment". The terms "first", "second", etc. may refer to different or the same objects. Other explicit and implicit definitions may also be included below.

In the current field of virtual object control, the control operations of virtual objects are often relatively simple. For example, in the current virtual object control, virtual objects such as virtual vehicles can often only be controlled to perform simple motion operations, such as controlling the direction of travel to move forward, turn left, turn right, and simple motion mode conversion (drift, etc.), without configuring other functions. This will greatly reduce the efficiency and convenience of virtual object control.

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, an improved scheme for controlling virtual objects is proposed. In the scheme, the virtual object is configured with at least one predetermined attribute. By executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute and capable of changing the state of the virtual object when the predetermined execution condition is met, the efficiency and convenience of virtual object control can be improved, thereby improving the user experience.

FIG1 shows a schematic diagram of an example environment 100 in which embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. As shown in FIG1 , the example environment 100 includes a virtual control device 110, a first virtual object 120, a second virtual object 130, and instructions 140-1 to 140-3 (collectively referred to as instructions 140). Various methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented at the virtual control device 110.

The virtual object control device 110 may be a device capable of executing the function corresponding to the predetermined attribute of the first virtual object 120. In some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may be an electronic device, including but not limited to a personal computer, a server computer, a handheld or laptop device, a multi-processor system, a consumer electronic product, a minicomputer, a mainframe computer, a distributed computing environment including any of the above systems or devices, etc.

The first virtual object 120 and the second virtual object 130 may be controlled objects in a virtual environment. The first virtual object 120 and the second virtual object 130 may have various shapes and colors. For example, in a virtual racing environment embodiment, the first virtual object 120 may be a virtual vehicle having various shapes and colors. The second virtual object 130 may be a virtual ground having different states, for example, the second virtual object 130 may be a virtual ground simulating an ordinary road, snow, grass, etc.

The instruction 140 may be an instruction according to which the virtual object control device 110 controls the first virtual object 120 and/or the second virtual object 130. The instruction 140 may include various types of instructions, such as virtual object control instructions, function execution instructions, etc., which will be described in detail below.

In some embodiments, the instruction 140 may be generated by the virtual object control device 110 itself. Additionally or alternatively, in other embodiments, the instruction 140 may be received by the virtual object control device 110 from the outside. For example, in some embodiments, a user may issue instructions to control a virtual object through a user device (not shown), and then these instructions may be received by the virtual object control device 110 via a network such as the Internet, an intranet, etc. User devices include but are not limited to personal computers, server computers, handheld or laptop devices, mobile devices, multi-processor systems, consumer electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, etc.

It should be understood that the example environment 100 is described for exemplary purposes only and does not imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure may also be applied to environments different from the example environment 100. It should be understood that the specific numbers of the above-mentioned devices and instructions are given for illustrative purposes only and do not imply any limitation on the scope of the present disclosure. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure may also be applied to more or fewer devices and instructions.

FIG2 shows a flow chart of a method 200 for controlling a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the method 200 may be executed by the virtual object control device 110 shown in FIG1 . It should be understood that the method 200 may also be executed by other devices, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect. It should also be understood that the method 200 may also include additional actions not shown and/or may omit the actions shown, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

At 210, the virtual object control device 110 may select a first virtual object, the first virtual object having at least one predetermined attribute. For example, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may select the first virtual object from a plurality of virtual objects according to a virtual object selection instruction. For example, in some embodiments, the predetermined attribute may correspond to a function of the first virtual object. Additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object selection instruction may be received from an external user device. For example, in some embodiments, the user may issue the virtual object selection instruction by interacting with the user device. For example, the user can issue a virtual object selection instruction by touching a specific touch area on the user interface of the user device or by causing the user device to sense the user's gesture (e.g., hand gesture, head gesture, etc.).

In some embodiments, the function corresponding to the predetermined attribute of the first virtual object may be a function capable of changing the state of the first virtual object. For example, in some embodiments, the function corresponding to the predetermined attribute of the first virtual object may be a function of changing the motion parameter of the first virtual object. Alternatively or additionally, in other embodiments, the function corresponding to the predetermined attribute of the first virtual object may be a function of changing the association between the first virtual object and the second virtual object. Alternatively or additionally, in still other embodiments, the function corresponding to the predetermined attribute of the first virtual object may be a function of changing the state parameter corresponding to the first virtual object. These functions will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 3 below.

At 220, the virtual object control device 110 may perform manipulation of the first virtual object according to the manipulation instruction for the first virtual object. For example, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may control the first virtual object to start moving according to the manipulation instruction for instructing the first virtual object to start moving.

At 230, the virtual object control device 110 may execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object based on determining that the predetermined execution condition is satisfied.

In some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object based on determining that the value of the motion parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold. For example, in some embodiments, the motion parameter may be the translation speed, translation acceleration, turning angle, turning angular velocity, tilt, tilt speed, or accumulated movement distance of the first virtual object. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may also execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object based on determining that different motion parameters have reached their respective predetermined thresholds.

Taking a virtual racing environment as an example, the virtual object control device 110 may execute a corresponding function based on determining that the translation speed, translation acceleration, steering angle, steering angular velocity, tilt, tilt speed, or accumulated movement distance of the virtual vehicle reaches a predetermined threshold. For example, in some embodiments, the translation speed of the virtual vehicle may be the speed of the virtual vehicle when it is moving forward, moving backward (e.g., reversing), or sliding; the translation acceleration of the virtual vehicle may be the acceleration of the virtual vehicle when it is accelerating or decelerating (braking); the turning angle of the virtual vehicle may be the degree of turning of the virtual vehicle when it is changing lanes or drifting; the turning angular velocity of the virtual vehicle may be the speed of the virtual vehicle when it is moving forward, backward (e.g., reversing), or sliding; the translation acceleration of the virtual vehicle may be the acceleration of the virtual vehicle when it is accelerating or decelerating (braking); the turning angle of the virtual vehicle may be the degree of turning of the virtual vehicle when it is changing lanes or drifting; the turning angular velocity of the virtual vehicle may be the speed of the virtual vehicle when it is moving backward; The turning angular velocity of the virtual vehicle when turning or drifting; the tilt of the virtual vehicle may be the angle between the virtual vehicle and the virtual ground when the virtual vehicle partially leaves the virtual ground; the tilt speed of the virtual vehicle may be the speed at which the virtual vehicle partially leaves the virtual ground or the speed at which the virtual vehicle returns to the virtual ground after partially leaving the virtual ground; the accumulated movement distance of the virtual vehicle may be the total movement distance of the virtual vehicle within a specific time period. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the translation speed, translation acceleration, steering angle, and steering angular velocity of the virtual vehicle may also be the translation speed, translation acceleration, steering angle, and steering angular velocity of the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle is not in contact with the virtual ground (for example, when the virtual vehicle is in the air). For example, the virtual object control device 110 may execute a corresponding function based on determining that the virtual vehicle completes a circle.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that the value of the state parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold. For example, in some embodiments, the state parameter may be an integral corresponding to the first virtual object. Alternatively or additionally, in other embodiments, the state parameter may be an identifier indicating whether the first virtual object is in a stationary state or a moving state. Alternatively or additionally, in still other embodiments, the state parameter may be an identifier indicating what kind of moving state the first virtual object is in.

Taking a virtual racing environment as an example, in some virtual racing environments, the virtual control device 110 can accumulate points for the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle is in a specific state, such as a drifting motion state or an accelerating motion state. The virtual control device 110 can increase the acceleration of the virtual vehicle while reducing the points according to the points reduction instruction, so the points can sometimes also be referred to as energy. The virtual control device 110 can perform a corresponding function according to determining that the points reach a predetermined threshold. The virtual object control device 110 can also execute corresponding functions when a specific identification word indicates that the virtual vehicle is in a stationary state or a moving state, or when the virtual vehicle is in a specific moving state.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object upon receiving a function execution instruction indicating to start executing the corresponding function. For example, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may execute the corresponding function upon receiving a function execution instruction issued by a user through a user device. For example, in some embodiments, the user may issue a function execution instruction through an interactive operation with the user device. For example, the user may issue a function execution instruction by touching a specific touch area on a user interface of the user device or by causing the user device to sense the user's gesture (e.g., hand gesture, head gesture, etc.).

In the above exemplary embodiment, by executing at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the virtual object when the predetermined execution condition is met, the state of the virtual object can be changed, the efficiency of virtual object control and the convenience of use can be improved, thereby improving the user experience.

FIG3 shows a flow chart of a method 300 for executing at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Method 300 is an embodiment of block 230 in method 200. For example, method 300 may be executed by a virtual object control device 110 as shown in FIG1. It should be understood that method 300 may also be executed by other devices, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect. It should also be understood that method 300 may also include additional actions not shown and/or may omit the actions shown, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited in this respect.

At 310, the virtual object control device 110 may determine whether a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may determine whether a function execution instruction is received. Alternatively or additionally, the virtual object control device 110 may determine whether the value of the motion parameter and/or state parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold.

If the virtual object control device 110 determines that the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, then at 320, the virtual object control device 110 executes at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object.

For example, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may determine the current position and the destination position of the first virtual object when determining that the function execution instruction is received, and then calculate the target motion path between the current position and the destination position. In some embodiments, the time taken by the first virtual object to reach the destination position along the calculated target motion path is less than a predetermined time. For example, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may first calculate multiple alternative motion paths, and then respectively determine the time taken by the first virtual object to reach the destination position along the multiple alternative motion paths, and finally select the motion path with the shorter time from the multiple alternative motion paths as the target motion path. Next, the virtual object control device 110 may display the target motion path. In some embodiments, the display of the target motion path may guide the user who transmits the control instruction of the first virtual object through the user device to control the first virtual object to move according to the target motion path. Finally, the virtual object control device 110 may set the resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object according to whether the current motion path of the first virtual object matches the target motion path. In some embodiments, taking a virtual racing environment as an example, the virtual object control device 110 can reduce the drag coefficient between the virtual vehicle and the virtual ground when determining that the current motion path coincides with the target motion path. Additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 can directly set the drag coefficient to 0. Through the above exemplary embodiments, the effect of controlling the virtual object to reach the destination position faster can be achieved.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may cancel the association between the motion parameters of the first virtual object and the state parameters of the second virtual object when receiving the function execution instruction. Taking the virtual racing environment as an example, before receiving the function execution instruction, the virtual object control device 110 may set the influence of different virtual surfaces on the movement of the virtual vehicle. For example, when the scene is a virtual vehicle moving on different virtual surfaces, such as a virtual road, a virtual snow field, and a virtual grass field, different virtual surfaces will have different state parameters, and these state parameters will have different influences on the movement of the virtual vehicle. In other words, there is a correlation between different virtual grounds and the motion parameters of the virtual vehicle. After the virtual object control device 110 receives the function execution instruction, the virtual object control device 110 can cancel the correlation between the motion parameters of the virtual vehicle and the state parameters of the virtual ground. Through the above exemplary embodiment, the effect of controlling the movement of the virtual object without being affected by other virtual objects can be achieved.

Additionally, in some other embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may adjust the value of the integral corresponding to the first virtual object according to the first virtual object being in a predetermined motion state. Still taking the virtual racing environment as an example, in some embodiments, before receiving the function execution instruction, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the value of the integral corresponding to the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle is in a predetermined motion state, such as in a drifting state. After receiving the function execution instruction, the virtual object control device 110 may no longer increase the value of the integral corresponding to the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle is in a drifting state. In the above exemplary embodiment, by canceling the association between the motion parameters of the virtual object and the state parameters of other virtual objects and adjusting the value of the integral corresponding to the virtual object, it is possible to control the motion of the virtual object without being affected by other virtual objects, and avoid the problem of unbalanced functions of different virtual objects caused by the function being too strong compared with other functions.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the value of the motion parameter of the first virtual object after receiving the function execution instruction, such as increasing the value of the turning angular velocity of the first virtual object. Alternatively or additionally, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the speed and acceleration of the first virtual object. Taking the virtual racing environment as an example, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the turning angular velocity of the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle turns, thereby controlling the virtual vehicle to turn very quickly and achieving an enhanced virtual vehicle drift effect.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may convert the integral corresponding to the virtual object into another integral after receiving the function execution instruction, and the other integral has a different type. Taking the virtual racing environment as an example, as mentioned above, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the integral corresponding to the virtual vehicle when the virtual vehicle is in a predetermined motion state, and the integral is also called energy. After receiving the function execution instruction, the virtual object control device 110 may convert the integral into another integral of another type, such as a virtual reward. Additionally, the virtual object control device 110 can perform the conversion according to a higher conversion rate. In other words, compared with a virtual vehicle that does not have this function, executing this function can obtain a higher virtual reward. Through the above exemplary embodiment, the conversion of points corresponding to virtual objects can be achieved, thereby improving the user experience.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the value range of the motion parameter of the first virtual object when the motion parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold. Taking the virtual racing environment as an example, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the upper limit of the acceleration by a certain proportion, such as 5%, after each lap of the virtual vehicle. Additionally, the virtual object control device 110 may also set an upper limit of the increase ratio, such as a maximum increase of 15%. In the above exemplary embodiment, the value range of the motion parameter or other motion parameters may be automatically adjusted by determining the motion parameter of the first virtual object, thereby increasing the convenience of control.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may increase the value of the integral corresponding to the first virtual object when the integral corresponding to the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold and when a function execution instruction is received.

Taking the virtual racing environment as an example, for ease of understanding, the context of this function is first described: the virtual object control device 110 can increase the value of the integral, also known as energy, when the virtual vehicle is in a specific motion state, such as a drifting state or an accelerating state; when receiving an integral reduction instruction, the virtual object control device 110 can increase the acceleration of the virtual vehicle while reducing the energy value, and increase the energy value again according to the time of energy value reduction after the energy value reduction process ends. For example, the energy value originally obtained by the virtual vehicle through drifting motion or accelerating motion is 10, and after receiving the integral reduction instruction, the energy value is reduced from 10 to 0 within 3 seconds. Then the virtual object control device 110 can increase the energy value from 0 to a value less than 10 again within 3 seconds, for example, from 0 to 3. In some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 can set different parameters corresponding to the energy value, for example, setting an energy acquisition parameter corresponding to the energy value increased by a specific motion state; setting an energy collection parameter corresponding to the energy value increased again due to the decrease of the energy value corresponding to the energy acquisition parameter.

In this context, when the energy value corresponding to the energy collection parameter reaches a predetermined threshold, the virtual object control device 110 can enable an interface for receiving function execution instructions, such as a touch control item, so that the reception of the function execution instruction becomes possible. At this time, if the virtual object control device 110 receives the function execution instruction, it can increase the energy value corresponding to the energy acquisition parameter. Additionally, the virtual object control device 110 can set multiple energy collection parameters to simultaneously increase the energy values corresponding to multiple energy collection parameters when the energy value corresponding to the energy acquisition parameter decreases. In this way, compared with the scenario with only one energy collection parameter, more energy can be collected in a shorter time, improving the efficiency of energy collection. In addition, by increasing the energy value corresponding to the energy acquisition parameter, the first virtual object can be controlled to reach a larger acceleration faster, thereby improving the efficiency of virtual object control and enhancing the user experience.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may first determine whether the first virtual object is in a stationary state or a moving state, which may be achieved by an identifier indicating whether the first virtual object is in a stationary state or a moving state. Then, when it is determined that the first virtual object is in a moving state, the virtual object control device 110 may enable an interface for receiving a function execution instruction, such as a touch control item, so that the function execution instruction is received. At this time, if the virtual object control device 110 receives the function execution instruction, it may set the drag coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object to a predetermined drag coefficient within a predetermined time period. Taking a virtual racing environment as an example, the virtual object control device 110 may enable an interface for receiving a function execution instruction when determining that the virtual vehicle is in motion, and then after receiving the function execution instruction, set the drag coefficient between the virtual vehicle and the virtual ground to a predetermined drag coefficient, for example, to 0, and reset the drag coefficient to the previous drag coefficient after a period of time.

Alternatively or additionally, in other embodiments, the virtual object control device 110 may first determine the motion state of the first virtual object, which may be achieved by an identifier indicating the motion state of the first virtual object. For example, the virtual object control device 110 may enable an interface for receiving a function execution instruction when determining that the first virtual object is in an acceleration state or a deceleration state, and then after receiving the function execution instruction, set the resistance coefficient between the virtual vehicle and the virtual ground to a predetermined resistance coefficient, such as 0, and reset the resistance coefficient to the previous resistance coefficient after a period of time.

In the above exemplary embodiment, by changing the resistance coefficient between the virtual object and other virtual objects when the virtual object is in a specific motion state, it is possible to control the virtual object to move a longer distance, thereby improving the efficiency of virtual object control and enhancing the user experience.

FIG4 shows a schematic block diagram of a device 400 for controlling a virtual object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG4 , the device 400 may include: a virtual object selection module 410, configured to select a first virtual object, the first virtual object having at least one predetermined attribute; a manipulation execution module 420, configured to perform manipulation of the first virtual object according to a manipulation instruction for the first virtual object; and a function execution module 430, configured to execute at least one function corresponding to at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the at least one function changing the state of the first virtual object.

In some embodiments, the predetermined execution condition includes at least one of the following: the value of the motion parameter and/or state parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold; and a function execution instruction is received, the function execution instruction instructing to start executing at least one function.

In some embodiments, the motion parameters of the first virtual object include at least one of the following: translation speed, translation acceleration, turning angle, turning angular velocity, tilt, tilt speed, and accumulated movement distance.

In some embodiments, the state parameter of the first virtual object includes: an integral corresponding to the first virtual object; an identification word indicating whether the first virtual object is in a static state or a moving state; and an identification word indicating what kind of moving state the first virtual object is in.

In some embodiments, the function execution module 430 includes: a position determination module (not shown), configured to determine the current position and the destination position of the first virtual object; a motion path calculation module (not shown), configured to calculate the target motion path between the current position and the destination position, so that the time taken by the first virtual object to reach the destination position along the target motion path is less than a predetermined time; a motion path display module (not shown), configured to display the target motion path; and a first resistance coefficient setting module (not shown), configured to set the resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object based on whether the current motion path of the first virtual object matches the target motion path.

In some embodiments, the function execution module 430 includes: an association cancellation module (not shown), configured to cancel the association between the motion parameters of the first virtual object and the state parameters of the second virtual object.

In some embodiments, the function execution module 430 includes: a first integral adjustment module (not shown), configured to adjust the value of the integral corresponding to the first virtual object based on the first virtual object being in a predetermined motion state.

In some embodiments, the function execution module 430 includes: a motion parameter setting module (not shown), configured to increase the value of the motion parameter of the first virtual object; a motion parameter value range setting module (not shown), configured to increase the value range of the motion parameter of the first virtual object; a second resistance coefficient setting module (not shown), configured to set the resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object to a predetermined resistance coefficient within a predetermined time period; a second integral adjustment module (not shown), configured to increase the value of the integral corresponding to the first virtual object; and an integral conversion module (not shown), configured to convert the integral into another integral, the other integral having a different type from the integral.

FIG5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 500 capable of implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure. The device 500 can be used to implement the virtual object control device 110 of FIG1 . As shown in the figure, the device 500 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 501, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to computer program instructions stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 502 or computer program instructions loaded from a storage unit 508 into a random access memory (RAM) 503. In the RAM 503, various programs and data required for the operation of the device 500 can also be stored. The CPU 501, the ROM 502, and the RAM 503 are connected to each other via a bus 504. Input/output (I/O) interface 505 is also connected to bus 504.

Multiple components in device 500 are connected to I/O interface 505, including: input unit 506, such as keyboard, mouse, etc.; output unit 507, such as various types of displays, speakers, etc.; storage unit 508, such as disk, optical disk, etc.; and communication unit 509, such as network card, modem, wireless communication transceiver, etc. Communication unit 509 allows device 500 to exchange information/data with other devices through computer networks such as the Internet and/or various telecommunication networks.

Processing unit 501 performs various methods and processes described above, such as processes 200 and 300. For example, in some embodiments, processes 200 and 300 may be implemented as computer software programs that are tangibly contained in a machine-readable medium, such as storage unit 508. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program may be loaded and/or installed on device 500 via ROM 502 and/or communication unit 509. When the computer program is loaded into RAM 503 and executed by CPU 501, one or more steps of processes 200 and 300 described above may be executed. Alternatively, in other embodiments, CPU 501 may be configured to execute processes 200 and 300 in any other appropriate manner (e.g., by means of firmware).

The functions described above herein may be performed at least in part by one or more hardware logic components. For example, without limitation, exemplary types of hardware logic components that may be used include: field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application specific standard products (ASSPs), system on chip systems (SOCs), load programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and the like.

Program codes for implementing the disclosed methods may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages. Such program codes may be provided to a processor or controller of a general purpose computer, a special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device, such that when the program codes are executed by the processor or controller, the functions/operations specified in the flowcharts and/or block diagrams are implemented. The program codes may be executed entirely on the machine, partially on the machine, partially on the machine and partially on a remote machine as a stand-alone package, or entirely on a remote machine or server.

In the context of this disclosure, a machine-readable medium may be a tangible medium that may contain or store a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, device, or apparatus. A machine-readable medium may be a machine-readable signal medium or a machine-readable storage medium. A machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, devices, or equipment, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media would include an electrical connection based on one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fibers, compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

Furthermore, although operations are depicted in a particular order, this should be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in a sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed to achieve the desired result. In certain circumstances, multiplexing and parallel processing may be advantageous. Similarly, although several specific implementation details are included in the above discussion, these should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Certain features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single implementation may also be implemented in multiple implementations, either individually or in any suitable subcombination.

Although the subject matter has been described using language specific to structural features and/or methodological logic acts, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are merely example forms of implementing the claims.

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A method for controlling a virtual object comprises: selecting a first virtual object, the first virtual object having at least one predetermined attribute; executing a control of the first virtual object according to a control instruction for the first virtual object; and executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the at least one function changing the state of the first virtual object, wherein the execution The at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object includes: calculating multiple alternative motion paths; selecting a target motion path from the multiple alternative motion paths, and the time taken by the first virtual object to reach the destination position along the target motion path is less than the predetermined time; when it is determined that the current motion path overlaps with the target motion path, reducing a resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object. The method according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined execution condition includes at least one of the following: a value of a motion parameter and/or a state parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold; and a function execution instruction is received, wherein the function execution instruction indicates to start executing the at least one function. According to the method of claim 2, the motion parameters of the first virtual object include at least one of the following: a translation speed, a translation acceleration, a turning angle, a turning angular velocity, a tilt, a tilt velocity, and an accumulated movement distance. The method according to claim 2, wherein the state parameter of the first virtual object includes: an integral corresponding to the first virtual object; an identification word indicating whether the first virtual object is in a static state or a moving state; and an identification word indicating what kind of moving state the first virtual object is in. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object comprises: canceling the association between the motion parameter of the first virtual object and a state parameter of a second virtual object. According to the method of claim 5, executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object further includes: adjusting the value of an integral corresponding to the first virtual object based on the first virtual object being in a predetermined motion state. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein executing at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object comprises: increasing the value of the motion parameter of the first virtual object; increasing a value range of the motion parameter of the first virtual object; setting a drag coefficient between the first virtual object and a second virtual object to a predetermined drag coefficient within a predetermined time period; increasing the value of an integral corresponding to the first virtual object; and converting the integral into another integral, the other integral having a different type from the integral. A device for controlling a virtual object comprises: a virtual object selection module configured to select a first virtual object, wherein the first virtual object has at least one predetermined attribute; a control execution module configured to execute control of the first virtual object according to a control instruction for the first virtual object; and a function execution module configured to execute at least one function corresponding to the at least one predetermined attribute of the first virtual object according to determining that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Function, wherein at least one function changes a state of the first virtual object, wherein the function execution module is configured to: calculate multiple alternative motion paths; select a target motion path from the multiple alternative motion paths, and the time taken by the first virtual object to reach the destination position along the target motion path is less than a predetermined time; when it is determined that the current motion path coincides with the target motion path, reduce a resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and the second virtual object. The device according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined execution condition includes at least one of the following: a value of a motion parameter and/or a state parameter of the first virtual object reaches a predetermined threshold; and a function execution instruction is received, wherein the function execution instruction indicates to start executing the at least one function. According to the device of claim 9, the motion parameter of the first virtual object includes at least one of the following: a translation speed, a translation acceleration, a turning angle, a turning angular velocity, a tilt, a tilt velocity, and an accumulated movement distance. The device according to claim 9, wherein the state parameter of the first virtual object includes: an integral corresponding to the first virtual object; an identification word indicating whether the first virtual object is in a static state or a moving state; and an identification word indicating what kind of moving state the first virtual object is in. The device according to any one of claim items 9-11, wherein the function execution module includes: an association cancellation module configured to cancel the association between the motion parameter of the first virtual object and a state parameter of a second virtual object. According to the device of claim 12, the function execution module further comprises: a first integral adjustment module, configured to adjust the value of an integral corresponding to the first virtual object based on the first virtual object being in a predetermined motion state. According to any one of claims 9-11, the function execution module includes: a motion parameter setting module configured to increase the value of a motion parameter of the first virtual object; a motion parameter value range setting module configured to increase a value range of the motion parameter of the first virtual object; a second resistance coefficient setting module configured to set a resistance coefficient between the first virtual object and a second virtual object to a predetermined resistance coefficient within a predetermined time period; a second integral adjustment module configured to increase the value of an integral corresponding to the first virtual object; and an integral conversion module configured to convert the integral into another integral, the other integral having a different type from the integral. An electronic device, comprising: one or more processors; and a storage device for storing one or more programs, when the one or more programs are executed by the one or more processors, the one or more processors implement the method described in any one of claim items 1-7. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in any one of claim items 1-7.

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