KR101361187B1 - Method of baseball game using virtual joy-stick - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of playing a baseball game using virtual joysticks. Specifically, the method of playing a baseball game using virtual joysticks displays two virtual joysticks at the left and right on the display of a terminal of a user, so that the user can enjoy a baseball game by adjusting pitching, batting, base running, etc. while moving the two virtual joysticks up, down, left, and right with the hands. Therefore, the method of playing a baseball game can provide the game player with feelings of adjusting the baseball game using the two joysticks and can increase interest and concentration of the game by accurately and rapidly taking motions of pitching, batting, base running, and defending.

Description

{METHOD OF BASEBALL GAME USING VIRTUAL JOY-STICK}

The present invention relates to a method of playing a baseball game using a virtual joystick. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for displaying a virtual joystick on both sides of a display of a user terminal, And more particularly, to a method of playing a baseball game using a virtual joystick that allows a user to enjoy a baseball game while adjusting the content of a batting game.

In the past, games played using console games or PCs were able to be played on mobile phones such as cell phones, smart phones, tablet PCs, and so on.

Among the games that are executed using mobile terminals, there are simple puzzles and board games that are simple to operate, but sports games that require complex and real-time game contents manipulation are also widely used.

Especially, games based on the baseball are a way to play various opponents and mainstream play while alternating attack and defense. Recently released baseball game programs are used mainly in smartphones and tablet PCs.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are photographs of a screen for adjusting pitch and strike in a baseball game according to the prior art.

In order to operate a conventional baseball game, a user touches an operation button displayed on one side of the screen with a finger to adjust the pitch or hit content.

In the case of helmet, a user touches a portion of the pitch selection button displayed with contents such as a fastball, a slider, a curve, and a changeup as shown in FIG. 1A, and a finger is displayed on the course selection window displayed near the home plate Touch a specific area to select a pitch course.

In the case of a strike, as shown in FIG. 1B, the pitcher predicts which course the pitcher throws, and touches the portion with a finger to strike. At this time, the user touches the pitch prediction point with one hand and presses the stroke switch with the other hand.

However, in the baseball game of the related art, both the pitch direction and the predicted point of the hit must be touched in the designated area. In the process of determining whether to throw the ball quickly or to throw the ball in the defensive operation, There is a difficult problem to touch.

If the user does not touch the correct point, he can not normally attack or defend, which may result in less interest in the game.

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In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a game device for generating and displaying a virtual joystick on the left and right sides of a display when a baseball game is performed in a terminal including a display and an input device, And it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of playing a baseball game using a virtual joystick which enables a user to adjust the operation of pitching, hitting, losing, and defending while moving with the hand touched.

The present invention also relates to a baseball game progress method using a virtual joystick in which a game user controls a game content in accordance with a moving direction of a joystick so that when a virtual joystick is moved by hand, And to provide the above objects.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is designed to display virtual joysticks 108a and 108b on the touch-screen display 106 one by one on the right and left sides, and to allow the user of the baseball game to control the joysticks 108a and 108b The CPU 102 included in the user terminal 100 displays the game on the display 106. The method of the baseball game according to the present invention is a method for controlling the baseball game, A first step of graphically displaying an image for the progress of the baseball game on the screen; A second step of the CPU 102 displaying graphically the first joystick 108a and the second joystick 108b on the left and right sides, respectively, on the display 106; If the user moves the first joystick 108a and the second joystick 108b up and down and left and right when the user plays the game in defense while playing the baseball game, The direction of the movement of the second joystick 108a is sensed and it is determined whether the user has decided to throw the ball in which direction and the direction of the movement of the second joystick 108b is sensed to determine whether the user throws a ball A third step of determining whether or not the determination is made; When the user moves the first joystick 108a and the second joystick 108b while playing the baseball game while playing in the attacking innings, the CPU 102 controls the first joystick 108a, The direction of the movement of the second joystick 108b is detected and the direction of movement of the second joystick 108b is sensed to determine which pitch of the pitcher the user predicts to be And a fourth step of identifying the user.

In the third step, the CPU 102 proceeds the baseball game to pitch according to the direction and pitch determined by the user.

In the fourth step, the baseball game is performed so that the CPU 102 may hit according to the direction and pitch predicted by the user.

According to the present invention, a game user can feel a sense of adjusting a baseball game using two joysticks, and can more precisely and quickly perform pitching, batting, losing, and defending operations, It is effective.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are photographs of screens capturing pitches and impacts in a baseball game according to the prior art. FIG.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a baseball game,
3 is a conceptual diagram showing a virtual joystick form displayed on a display;
4 is a conceptual diagram showing a selection method of a control command according to an operation of a joystick;
FIG. 5 is a photograph capturing a screen for predicting a course using the left joystick when attacking the batter.
FIG. 6 is a photograph showing a screen for predicting a pitch using the right joystick when hitting a batter.
FIG. 7 is a photograph showing a screen for selecting a course using the left joystick when throwing a pitcher.
FIG. 8 is a photograph showing a screen for selecting a pitch using the right joystick when throwing pitcher.

Hereinafter, a "baseball game progress method using a virtual joystick" (hereinafter referred to as a "game method") according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing components for implementing a baseball game progressing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a conceptual view showing a virtual joystick form on a display, FIG. And a selection method of the control command.

The baseball game of the present invention is mainly executed in a user terminal 100 based on a mobile device such as a cell phone, a smart phone, and a tablet PC. Game users access the game server 300 through the Internet 200 to download a game program, find a game application in an app store or an app marketplace providing a mobile application, and install the game application in the user terminal 100.

The game server 300 may also store personal information of users who execute the baseball game of the present invention. In addition, when an error occurs in the game application or a new update occurs, the game server 300 transmits an update file to the user terminal 100 so that the game environment is always kept up-to-date.

The CPU 102 of the user terminal 100 controls the operation of each of the components included in the user terminal, and executes a game application to output a game image and sound, thereby advancing defense and attack according to user's adjustment .

The game information DB 104 stores information on the progress of the baseball game performed by the user terminal 100. [ The progress information stored in the game information DB 104 includes information such as 'team information, current innings, scores, hits, number of rounds, number of strokes, pitchers', and various other types of information may be further added.

The CPU 102 may transmit the progress information stored in the game information DB 104 periodically or whenever the specific event occurs to the game server 300 and store the progress information.

The display 106 is an LCD or LED screen normally installed in a terminal such as a mobile phone or a smart phone, and visually expresses the progress of the baseball game.

The input device 108 refers to any device that allows a user to input a control command so that the user can perform a desired baseball game by adjusting the operation of the user terminal 100.

Recently, most smart phones and tablet PCs use a touch screen that controls the operation of the terminal while touching with the hand or pen on the screen. In the case of the pressure sensitive or electrostatic touch screen, the display 106 and the input device (108) are integrally provided.

The communication module 110 has a communication signal conversion protocol such as CDMA, WCDMA, and LTE so that the communication module 110 can access the Internet 200 through a 3G or 4G mobile communication network. AP (Access Point) connection function. The user can access the Internet 200 using any one of the mobile communication network and the Wifi network.

When the game user drives a game program or a game application installed in the user terminal 100, the CPU 102 calls the progress information of the game stored in the game information DB 104 while executing the game program. The controller 106 controls the speaker 106 to display images for progressing the baseball game, that is, graphics such as stadiums, players, electric signboards, stadium seats, etc., on the display 106 to output sounds generated during pitching or hitting.

The user of the game enjoys the baseball game progressed under the control of the CPU 102. [

Two virtual joysticks 108a and 108b as shown in FIG. 3 are graphically displayed on the display 106 under the control of the CPU 102. [

The virtual joysticks 108a and 108b can be expressed in various shapes. In the present invention, the virtual joysticks 108a and 108b are represented by two concentric circles having different diameters. However, the shapes of the virtual joysticks 108a and 108b may be rectangular or other polygonal shapes, and three or more shapes other than the two may be overlapped.

As shown in Fig. 3, the circles on the outer side in the concentric joysticks 108a and 108b represent the outer shapes of the joysticks 108a and 108b, and remain in the unmoving state. The circle in the middle is a moving part according to the user's adjustment, and moves along with the direction in which the user moves the hand.

The game user adjusts the joystick in the same manner as moving the joystick while touching the joysticks 108a and 108b on the left and right sides with the right hand and the left thumb while holding the body of the user terminal 100 with both hands.

A prescribed pitching or striking method is associated with the outside of each of the joysticks 108a and 108b according to the contents of the game. When the user moves the center circle of the joysticks 108a and 108b to the right as shown in FIG. 4, the set operation is performed on the right side of the outer periphery of the joysticks 108a and 108b. When the circle is moved to the left side, Is done.

Preferably, an action is set on the outer periphery of the joysticks 108a and 108b so as to be displayed on the display 106 in letters or figures.

The user can move the joysticks 108a and 108b on the left and right together and proceed with a combination of actions.

FIG. 5 is a photograph of a screen for predicting the course using the left joystick when attacking the batter, and FIG. 6 is a picture capturing a screen for predicting the pitch using the right joystick when hitting the batter.

5 and 6 show a situation in which a game user views a screen at the time of the batter when playing in the attacking innings while playing a baseball game.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game user moves the first joystick 108a on the left side to predict the direction of pitching of the pitcher, and selects the direction in which the ball comes flying. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the second joystick 108b on the right side is moved to select one of the pitches in anticipation of the pitch of the pitcher.

When the user moves the first joystick 108a up and down and left and right, the CPU 102 senses the direction of movement of the first joystick 108a and grasps to which side the user predicts the pitcher's ball will come. In addition, the CPU 102 senses the direction of movement of the second joystick 108b and grasps what pitches the user predicts the pitches of the pitches.

After predicting the direction and pitch of the pitch, if the pitcher throws a ball, hit another button at the appropriate timing to perform the batting.

If the pitcher correctly predicts the direction and pitch of the throwing ball, the best batting result will be obtained, otherwise, the outcome of the batting will be determined according to how precisely they are matched.

The two joysticks 108a and 108b can be moved at the same time or can be adjusted by using a separate button even when the batter plays the trick play after being hit.

On the other hand, FIG. 7 is a photograph capturing a screen for selecting a course using the left joystick when pitching a pitcher, and FIG. 8 is a picture capturing a screen for selecting a pitch using the right joystick when throwing a pitcher.

Figures 7 and 8 show the game at the point of the pitcher when the game user is playing in the defense innings. Even when the pitching of the pitcher is adjusted, the left and right joysticks 108a and 108b are moved to select the pitch direction and pitch.

As shown in FIG. 7, the user moves the left first joystick 108a to determine the direction of the pitching. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the second joystick 108b on the right side is moved to determine the pitch of the pitch. As with the strike, the user selects the direction and the pitch, then presses a separate button to perform the pitching motion.

When the user moves the first joystick 108a up, down, left, and right, the CPU 102 detects the direction of movement of the first joystick 108a and determines whether the user has decided to throw the ball. In addition, the CPU 102 detects the direction of the movement of the second joystick 108b and determines whether the user decides to throw a pitch of the pitch.

The method of determining the direction and pitch of the pitch using the two joysticks 108a and 108b can intuitively adjust the motion without turning the user's gaze toward the joysticks 108a and 108b, It is possible to control the operation quickly and accurately.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, As will be understood by those skilled in the art. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, It is intended that all changes and modifications derived from the equivalent concept be included within the scope of the present invention.

100: user terminal 102: CPU
104: Game information DB 106: Display
108: input device 108a, 108b: joystick
110: Communication module 200: Internet
300: game server

Claims (3)

A method for allowing a user of a baseball game to control the joystick (108a, 108b) to proceed with the baseball game by displaying virtual joysticks (108a, 108b) on the left and right sides of the touch-
When the user drives the game program for the baseball game in the user terminal 100, the CPU 102 included in the user terminal 100 displays the image for progressing the baseball game graphically on the display 106 A first step of displaying an image;
A second step of the CPU 102 displaying two concentric first and second joysticks 108a and 108b graphically on the left and right sides of the display 106;
When the user moves the center circle of the first joystick 108a and the second joystick 108b up and down and left and right with the left and right thumbs of the user when the user plays the game in defense while playing the baseball game, 102 senses the direction of movement of the center circle of the first joystick 108a to determine in which direction the user has decided to throw the ball and determines the direction of movement of the center circle of the second joystick 108b A third step of determining whether the user has decided to throw a ball of the pitch by detecting the user and proceeding with the baseball game so as to pitch according to the direction and pitch determined by the user;
If the user moves the center circle of the first joystick 108a and the second joystick 108b with both hands while playing the baseball game while playing in the attacking innings, The direction of movement of the center circle of the first joystick 108a is detected to grasp the direction in which the user predicts the pitch of the pitcher in which direction and the direction of movement of the center circle of the second joystick 108b is detected A baseball game using a virtual joystick; and a fourth step of determining whether the user has predicted a ball of a pitch, and proceeding with the baseball game so as to hit the ball in accordance with the direction and pitch predicted by the user How to proceed. delete delete

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