Virtual character control method and apparatus, terminal, and computer-readable storage medium
US11383161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/837
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A virtual character control method is provided. The method includes displaying a user interface (UI) of an application program, the UI including a virtual environment image and a movement control superimposed on the virtual environment image, and the virtual environment image being an image of a virtual environment, including a virtual character, observed with a perspective; receiving a pressure operation with respect to the movement control, the pressure operation having a pressure greater than a pressure threshold; and controlling, based on the pressure operation satisfying a trigger condition, the virtual character to perform a target action in the virtual environment. Apparatus, terminal, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterparts are also contemplated.
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