KR100522297B1 - A game method of continuing on/off-line using consol - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an on / offline continuous game method using a peripheral device, while applying various sensors that have stimulated a user's sensation to cause a game's interest to the sensation while performing a game, the realistic elements of the game data. Not only can be used, but also to increase the user's participation by enabling the game progress element made by the operation of the user 30 on-line through the sensor on the console 20, for the user 30 Proceeding with the game alone through the console 20 which can be played offline even without a connection with the server 10; Converting the data generated in the console 20 into an online game so that data obtained from corresponding sensors embedded in the console 20 can be applied to an algorithm of the game; Exchanging a match and an item (event) between a console of another user and a console of another person that a user can connect to each other without going through a network-based server 10; Transmitting the result value of the event generated in the console 20 itself online via a network; When the online connection to the server 10, characterized in that it comprises the step of confirming the activation of the program and the product through the encrypted activation code assigned to the console 20.

Description

On-offline continuous game using peripheral device {A game method of continuing on / off-line using consol}

The present invention relates to an on / offline continuous game system using a peripheral device that can continuously progress the game that is progressing online, and more specifically, the progress of all the games that the user has progressed online. By using a sensor configured in the console, which is a game device that can be carried out even offline, the present invention relates to an online / offline continuous game system using peripheral devices that can maximize the connection effect between various network-based games and offline continuous games.

As is well known, the game industry, which is a knowledge-intensive high value-added industry, requires the core technology of the multimedia industry, so it has a huge ripple effect on the surrounding industry and can create various added values. The game industry, where capital and manpower are concentrated, is a competitive industry that has the advantage of large scale of entry and a large barrier to entry that is not seen as a global marketing trend.

On the other hand, the network-based online game that the user proceeds has a limited radius to play the game, and the existing game device is used only as a peripheral device for the user to enjoy the game by using the user's senses. have.

For example, the console, which is a peripheral device, is a portable console of a single game, but a single game in which a user carries the console and is not a continuous game, that is, a save and load in the console. There is a batch game system that starts and ends.

In addition, there is a game cartridge that stores game devices and game contents, and the game can be selected according to the user's preferences. Could.

However, in recent years, due to the rapid spread of the Internet, such games gradually disappeared, and the center of game progress was shifted from the progress of off-line games to the progress of on-line games, and also games using mobile phones. While they are widening the progress of users' games, the games provided by mobile phones are limited and the choice of users is not wide.

In other words, many games are being developed and entering the market, but the basic framework of the game is that the difference between the games introduced in the past is also in reality, only the new visual / auditory effects and other game characters or game stories are different. The consoles that existed in the game could be played offline rather than online, and the game's scalability was limited.

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and the user can proceed as it is by using a console, which is a game device, of all the game progresses that have been conducted online. The game is only stimulated by the user's sense of interest. By applying various sensors to the senses, the user can use realistic elements as data in the game while playing the game, and game progress elements made by the user's operation online can be made through the sensor in the console. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an on / offline continuous game system using peripheral devices that can increase user participation.

On / offline continuous game method using the peripheral device of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of the user to play the game alone through a console that can be played offline without a connection to the server; Collecting the respective sensed data into game progress related data generated in the console 20 so that the sensed data obtained from the sensors embedded in the console 20 can be applied to an algorithm of the game; Exchanging matches and items (events) between a console of another user and a console of another user, which users can connect to each other without going through a network-based server; Registering game progress related data in which the sensed data generated by the console (20) itself is collected to the server (10) through a network using the USB port (8) to perform a game; And verifying the activation of the program and the product through an encrypted activation code provided in the console when the server is connected to the server online. The console includes a memory unit in which a game execution program and game progress related data are stored. (1), a key operation unit (2) for key operation for game progress, a display unit (3) for displaying a game progress related screen, and a memory unit (1) for game users to proceed with game play, It consists of the control part 4 which controls the key operation part 2 and the display part 3. As shown in FIG. Here, the game execution program may be recorded in the memory unit 1 as described above, or an external recording medium (for example, a game pack or a game CD) in which the game execution program is recorded is connected to the console 20. To play the game.

Particularly, the console 20 includes a vibration sensor 6 for generating vibration detection data by detecting vibration generated when a user walks or runs among external environmental factors so as to influence the growth of a game character, and to the vibration. Shock sensor 7 for generating shock detection data by detecting the degree of impact according to the temperature, and a temperature sensor for generating temperature detection data by detecting a temperature change to affect the progress of the game according to the amount of change in the temperature of the room temperature ( 5), and the control unit 4 includes temperature sensing data, vibration sensing data, generated by each of the sensors 5, 6, and 7 in order to reflect external environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, shock, and the like during the game. Each sensing data consisting of shock detection data is input and collected by providing game progress related data.

In addition, the console 20 includes a USB port (8) that serves as an interface for transmitting and receiving game-related data, and a USB cable between a PC capable of Internet service and the USB port (8) installed in the console 20 through a USB cable. When connected, the PC recognizes the connected console 20 as a peripheral device which is a removable disk. Therefore, the user manipulates the PC to connect to the server 10, and then proceeds to the game stored in the memory unit 1 of the console 20. By registering and updating the relevant data in the server 10, the game can be continuously played with reference to the previous game progress related data proceeded in the console 20 online. In addition, the console 20 includes an infrared port 9, the game proceeds by wireless transmission and reception of game progress-related data in real time through each of the infrared port 9 provided between both consoles. To this end, specific software for synchronizing communication to wirelessly transmit and receive game progress-related data between the infrared ports 9 is stored in the memory unit 1 provided in both consoles 20, and the stored specific software is stored. The controller 4 can control the game progress between both the consoles 20.

Hereinafter, the implementation principle of the on / offline continuous game method using the peripheral device according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the console 20 used in the present invention is equipped with sensors that measure the amount of motion and temperature change of the game character whose authentication procedure is confirmed, and detect physical shocks, so that the environment changes such as the movement of the user 30. The game progresses, which is configured to be applied to online game play while influencing the growth of game characters depending on the degree of participation and interest of the user 30.

That is, even if the user does not operate the game through the console 20 offline, the vibration generated when the user walks or runs, which is an external environmental factor, changes the external temperature of the place where the user is located, and the degree of shock due to the vibration. Since it can be reflected in the game, the external environment factors that users actually experience in their daily lives can be applied to the game character to proceed with the game to induce users to feel the same as the game character, thereby maximizing the amusement of the game.

In addition, the console 20 and the console 20 may be connected through the infrared port 9 to battle with the counterpart user 30 without having to go through the network-based server 10, in which case any one user previously When the game is played online, previous game progress related data stored in the server 10 may be downloaded to the console 20. To this end, a connection between a PC capable of internet service and a USB port 8 installed in the console 20 is connected through a USB cable, and a user operates the PC to access the server 10 and then stores the data on the server 10. The game progress related data of the user is downloaded and stored in the memory unit 1 of the console 20.

In addition, on the contrary, the previous game progress data of the user stored in the console 20 can be registered in the server 10 to update the game progress related data, so that the game progress can be continuously performed online and offline, and the USB port ( 8) through the server 10 to act as a security device to prevent theft and read the genuine integrity of the console 20 and the program used by the user.

Meanwhile, the console 20 is equipped with a vibration sensor 6, an impact sensor 7, and a temperature sensor 5 so that the user can apply the external environmental factors to the game. Each sensor 5, In order to generate each sensed data in 6 and 7 and to store the generated sensed data, the console 20 should be in a state where power is supplied.

First, the vibration sensor 6 generates vibration detection data by detecting vibration generated when the user walks or runs.

As such, the generated vibration detection data acts as a factor influencing the growth of the game character.

The shock sensor 7 is a sensor of the same type as the vibration sensor 6, and generates shock detection data by detecting an impact degree due to vibration.

As described above, the generated shock detection data acts as a factor to apply the same effect to the game character as the body state (sickness) feels according to the degree of external physical shock like a human.

In addition, the temperature sensor 5 detects the temperature change of the place where the user is located to generate temperature detection data. As such, the generated temperature sensing data acts to bring a rapid decrease in stamina by increasing the frequency of activity when the game character is hot as the user 30 feels in everyday life according to the temperature, and when cold, such as a cold easily. It can cause illness, which reduces the amount of activity. The controller 4 includes temperature sensing data, vibration sensing data, and shock sensing data generated by the sensors 5, 6, and 7 in order to reflect the above-described external environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, and shock during game play. After receiving the sensed data, the game progress related data previously executed by the user stored in the memory unit 1 is extracted, and the sensed data is collected and provided to the extracted game progress related data.

On the other hand, the console 20 and the console is connected through the infrared port 9 can perform a function such as item exchange and progress the battle game with the counterpart user 30 without going through the network-based server 10. . However, it is possible to transmit and receive with one other user 30 other than itself, but does not support transmission and reception between multiple users 30.

In the present invention, in order for a continuous game to be performed on / offline, first of all, the download and upload of the user's 30 unique data to the console 20 which is a small terminal should be freely performed online.

In addition, the size of the temperature sensor (5), vibration sensor (6), impact sensor (7) is miniaturized so that the console 20 should be miniaturized to a size that the user 30 can easily carry and carry. The user should be able to proceed with the game by using the infrared port with another user 30, and when the user 30 tries to proceed online by playing an encrypted activation code in the console 20 The security system that can recognize the authenticity of the software and console 20 used by 30) should also be completed.

In the on / offline game method of the present invention configured as described above, the console 20 firstly allows the user 30 to independently play the game through the console 20 without being connected to the server 10. The game goes through the steps.

And collecting the sensed data obtained from the corresponding sensors 5, 6, and 7 embedded in the console 20 into the game progress related data, and using the console 20 to detect each sensed data when the game proceeds. Since the game is played using the game progress data collected, the game can be applied to the game characters by applying the external environment factors that users actually experience in their daily lives to maximize the amusement of the game. Can be. In addition, the user 30 may go through a step of exchanging a game and an item (event) between his or her console 20 and another's console 20 which may be connected to each other without going through the network-based server 10.

And registering game progress related data in which the sensed data generated by the console 20 itself is collected with the server 10 through the network using the USB port 8 to perform a game online. Even when the game is in progress, the game progress can be performed using game progress related data to which the external environment factor previously applied by the user is applied.

In addition, when the online connection to the server 10 through the encrypted activation code provided in the console 20 through the step of confirming the activation of the program and product, the console is not a general CD-key type program protection method (20) By using its own activation method, more realistic and reliable program protection method can be developed, so that the loss caused by piracy can be reduced.

As described above, the on / offline continuous game method using the peripheral device according to the present invention can be expected to maximize the connection effect between the network-based game and the offline continuous game, thereby increasing the user's game participation and game expandability. That is, the game progression device can enhance the game progress effect that the user can apply to the game progress using data generated in the real world by the sensor.

In particular, the sensor configured in the console can provide the user with the characteristics of the game that were not felt online. In reality, the data generated using the sensor can be used as a tool to play the game. Wherever you are, you will be able to participate in games online, regardless of the time and place you want to play. You can simply use the sensors used for you as a tool to reflect the elements of the real world.

In addition, it is expected to reduce the loss caused by illegal copying by developing a more realistic and reliable program protection method by the activation method of the console itself rather than the general CD-key type program protection method.

1 is a system configuration showing the implementation principle of the continuous game method according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the console of the present invention.

Claims (3)

A memory unit (1) storing a game execution program and game progress data, a key operation unit (2) for key operation for game progress, a display unit (3) for displaying a game progress related screen, and a temperature change A temperature sensor 5 for sensing and generating temperature sensing data, a vibration sensor 6 for sensing vibration and generating vibration sensing data, and generating shock sensing data by sensing an impact degree according to the detected vibration Shock sensor (7), USB port 8 and the infrared port (9) that serves as an interface for transmitting and receiving game progress data, and the memory unit (1) to allow the game user to proceed with the game, Temperature sensing data generated by each of the sensors 5, 6, and 7 to control the key control unit 2 and the display unit 3, and to reflect external environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, shock, etc. Vibration detection data, shock detection Receives each sensing data consisting of data and collects the game progress-related data, and transmits game progress-related data through the USB port (8) and the infrared port (9) in order to send and receive game progress-related data, which is the game execution information. Under the console 20 consisting of a control unit 4 for transmitting and receiving to the outside, A step in which the user 30 independently plays the game through the console 20 in which the game can be carried out even offline without a connection with the server 10; Collecting the respective sensed data into game progress related data generated in the console 20 so that the sensed data obtained from the sensors embedded in the console 20 can be applied to an algorithm of the game; Exchanging a game and an item (event) between a console of another user and a console of another user through which the user can be connected to each other through the infrared port 9 without having to go through a network-based server 10; Registering game progress related data in which the sensed data generated by the console (20) itself is collected to the server (10) through a network using the USB port (8) to perform a game; On-line / offline continuous game using a peripheral device comprising the step of confirming the activation of the program and the product through the encrypted activation code provided in the console 20 when the online connection to the server 10 Way. delete delete