Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

Chapter 131 Deployment

More importantly, this set of gestures expands the operation area from the fixed bottom to the entire edge of the screen, so users no longer have to deliberately reach for a certain button, but can complete the operation in the most comfortable position.

This is the true interaction logic designed for touchscreens!

Lin Bing also realized what was happening.

"This is not just a solution, it almost redefines the interaction logic."

He adjusted his glasses.

His tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Android's three navigation buttons are essentially just bringing the button logic from the PC era to mobile phones. Clicking the button executes a command. But the gestures you designed, Mr. Lu, are an interaction method designed entirely for touchscreens."

"Swiping to go back is more intuitive than tapping to go back. Touchscreens should simulate natural physical actions, not buttons."

Lu Chen nodded.

Lin Bing's analysis is very accurate.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

"The core concept of this set of gestures is that what you see is what you get."

He walked back to his seat and said calmly.

"Without virtual buttons, there is no interference with landscape mode use; without physical buttons, there is no mechanical failure. All operations are completed within the unified area of ​​the screen."

"A tablet is not just a larger version of a phone. It should have its own interaction logic and its own ergonomics. This set of gestures is our answer for tablets."

Lin Bing, on the other hand, was considering the technical implementation.

"This solution involves significant changes to the system."

"That's right."

Lu Chen looked at Hong Feng.

"So we need your cooperation."

"Hong Feng, I want you to lead the ZUI team to develop a system version specifically for tablets, called ZUI for Pad."

"The core is this set of gesture controls. We need to perfect it, making it responsive, smooth, and lag-free."

Hong Feng took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.

"Mr. Lu, I understand. The development direction of ZUlforPad is to fully embrace gesture interaction."

He opened his notebook and quickly took notes.

"The sensitivity of edge swipe detection, the prevention of accidental touches in multi-finger operation, and the adaptation rules for different scenarios all need to be redesigned, but the core logic is clear, and I can lead the team to start immediately."

"In addition, there are adaptation issues in landscape mode."

Lu Chen added.

"In tablet usage scenarios, landscape mode accounts for a large proportion, including videos, games, and office work. How to maintain consistency of gestures in landscape mode needs careful consideration."

"For example, we can use a gyroscope to ensure that the downward-facing side always serves as the bottom edge when the screen is rotated, making it easier for the user to operate."

Hong Feng added a few more lines to the notebook and said without looking up.

"Understood, I will develop a special gesture solution for rotating the screen."

Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction and turned his gaze to Xu Yi.

"Xu Yi, the tablet version of Z-Dimensional's application needs to be developed simultaneously."

"Tablet screens are large, so UI design cannot simply enlarge the mobile version; it must make full use of the space and create a multi-column layout."

He walked to the whiteboard and drew another diagram.

"For example, on a video playback page, the right side displays the video, while the left side can show related recommendations and comments, eliminating the need to scroll down to read comments after watching the video, unlike on a mobile phone."

"For example, anime browsing pages can use a grid layout to display more content on one screen. After clicking in, the left side is the video, and the right side is the chapter list and discussion area."

"For example, a text and image reading page can be designed with columns, with the table of contents on the left and the main text on the right."

Xu Yi took notes quickly, nodding occasionally.

"In addition, the bullet screen system also needs optimization."

Lu Chen continued.

"Tablet screens are large, so the density, speed, and display area of ​​the bullet comments need to be redesigned. We can't simply copy the mobile version; otherwise, the bullet comments will be sparse or so dense that the content will be unreadable."

"clear."

Xu Yi raised his head, his tone serious.

"Z-Dimension has been accumulating bullet screen data since day one. We know what density of bullet screens users prefer in what scenarios. We will specifically optimize the bullet screen engine for the tablet version."

Lu Chen then looked at Jiang Chang.

"The game development team also needs to get ready."

"Tablet screens are large, and the operating area is large, so the game UI must be redesigned. Buttons cannot be too big or too small, and the position of the virtual joystick must be adjustable so that users can choose the most comfortable grip."

"Old games like Angry Birds and Fruit Swordsman will be made into HD versions to make the graphics more detailed and the operation more comfortable. Minecraft and Starvation will be optimized for tablets to support higher resolution and a smoother experience."

Jiang Chang nodded vigorously.

"No problem, the game team can launch it simultaneously. As for the UI adaptation for the tablet version, we can release the first version within two weeks."

After explaining the game development team's situation.

Lu Chen's gaze returned to Lin Bing.

"Mr. Lin, is there any problem with production?"

Lin Bing pondered for a moment before beginning her analysis.

Regarding the screen, LG may have a solution for the 9.7-inch touchscreen, but the yield rate is likely not high, so we need to lock in production capacity in advance.

"Regarding processors, Samsung and Qualcomm are both options for 1GHz processors. Both are based on ARM's new architecture and offer good performance and power consumption."

"In terms of battery, to support 10 hours of video playback, a capacity of at least 6000mAh is required. There are several suppliers in the supply chain that can provide polymer lithium batteries of this specification, but custom sizes are required."

"In other aspects, the aluminum alloy backplate is very expensive to machine with CNC, and the yield rate is also a problem. With a thickness of 8.8 mm, the battery, motherboard, and the layout of various components all need to be redesigned."

Lu Chen listened attentively.

He waited until Lin Bing finished speaking before speaking.

"How long will it take?"

Lin Bing thought for a moment.

A conservative estimate is given.

"If we start looking for a supply chain now, we can complete engineering prototyping within a month, small-batch trial production within two months, and mass production within three months. The earliest we can achieve mass production is the end of October."

Lu Chen nodded.

"Let's stick to this timeline: mass production at the end of October, and official release in November."

He stood up and addressed the crowd.

"The tablet category is still a blue ocean market. The products of major manufacturers are not mature and the market acceptance is not high. So we must seize this window of opportunity."

"The success of Journey 1 proved our product capabilities, and the success of the tablet will prove our R&D capabilities."

He turned around, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces.

"From mobile phones to tablets, from ZUI to Z-Dimension, from apps to games, what we want to build is not a product, but an ecosystem. Users who previously purchased Conquer Online 1 can seamlessly switch to Conquer Online tablets, with shared accounts, synchronized data, and a consistent experience."

"This is our true moat."