KR20020009119A - A system and method for multiuser game where an abject's ability depends on the gamer's biological condition - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multi-player game system and an operating method thereof are provided to offer the reality to gamers by varying the game performance ability of players depending on the bio-signals of the gamers. CONSTITUTION: The multi-player game system includes many gamer computers(10) and an operator computer(20) providing a game lobby. The gamer computers connected with the operator computer via the Internet(I). The gamer computers are electrically connected with bio-signal sensing units(15) attached to the bodies of gamers. Such a bio-signal sensing unit as a bio-chip is attached to the fingers or the earlobes to measure at least one of an electrocardiogram, pulse, temperature and a brain wave of the corresponding gamer. The gamers connect to the game lobby and join in the desired games. By controlling objects, the gamers accomplish the goals. During a game, the bio-signal sensing unit sense the bio-signals varied depending on the real ability, feeling or excitation of the gamers. The bio-signals are inputted to a game program, and the game program varies the game performance ability of the object adjusted by the corresponding gamer with response to the physical and mental condition of the gamer.

Description

A system and method for multiuser game where an abject's ability depends on the gamer's biological condition}

The present invention relates to a multi-participation game system, and more particularly, to detect a bio signal such as a pulse rate, an electrocardiogram, a body temperature, and an EEG of a gamer, which is different depending on the actual ability, mood, or excitement of each gamer, and detects the biosignal. By varying the game performance ability of the object for play according to the signal, the biosignal of the gamer is able to recognize the object being played as his alter ego and have a sense of reality and reality about the game. The multi-participation game system and its operation method are reflected.

In general, multi-participation game systems can be classified into online games and network games. The online game is configured such that when a game company becomes a content provider (CP) and puts the game on a server, gamers access the game company site through an internet network and play a game provided by the server. In addition, the network game can compete with other gamers around the world by installing a packaged game for a PC having a multimedia function on their computer, and then accessing a website providing a game lobby through the Internet. It is configured to be.

This multi-participant game system is configured to achieve a predetermined goal by competing teams in a set game environment, and each gamer can set up their own strategy and tactics to enjoy the game. It is a huge hit with many gamers, as dozens of people can connect simultaneously and team up with anonymous gamers to fight for their common enemies and enjoy their strong companionship.

However, the conventional network-based multilateral game system is configured to adjust the movement of characters (hereinafter referred to as 'objects') provided to have a uniform power by the program, and is different from the actual ability, mood and excitement of the gamers. Regardless, the result of the game depends only on the game control ability of each gamer, which makes it difficult to have a sense of reality and reality.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the network-based multi-party game system, and detects the biological signals such as pulse, electrocardiogram, body temperature and brain waves generated from the body of the gamer, the detection By configuring the power and / or control speed of the object to be played according to the biological signal, the realism and reality of the game can be greatly increased by the game ability of the object that is variable according to the gamers' actual ability and mood or excitement. The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-participating game system in which a gamer's biological signal is reflected in an object's game performance and its operation method.

Another object of the present invention is that, in the real world, each person's ability is influenced by the surrounding people, so that the game performance ability of each object is adjacent to each other in the multiplayer game system. The present invention provides a multi-participating game system and a method of operating the same, in which the biosignal of the gamer is reflected in the game performance ability of the object so as to improve the reality and interest of the game.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a multi-participating game system in which a biosignal of a gamer according to the present invention is reflected in an object's game performance capability.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method of operating a multi-participating game system in which a biosignal of a gamer is reflected in an object's game performance capability according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart of a game performance capability adjusting method of an object that may be included in the game progress step of FIG. 2.

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10: gamer computer, 15: biological signal detection means, 20: operator computer, I: Internet network.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a multi-participant game system: an operator computer for providing a plurality of gamers computer operated by the gamers to play the multi-participant game and a game lobby for the multi-participant game. Including; Each of the gamer computers and the operator computer is configured to be interconnected via an internet network; Each of the gamers computer is connected to the game lobby of the operator computer through the Internet network to participate in the multi-player game, and is provided in close contact with the body of the gamers and provided with a bio-signal detection means for detecting a bio-signal, The multi-participation game program is configured to vary the game performance of the playable object adjusted by the gamers according to the bio-signals detected by the bio-signal sensing means, and the operator computer is connected through an internet network. It is characterized by providing a game lobby for each of the gamers 'computers so that each gamers' computer is selectively programmed to participate in the multiplayer game.

In addition, according to the present invention, the multi-participant game program stored in each of the gamers computer is configured such that the game performance capability of each playable object is influenced by the game performance capability of another object at an adjacent position. It features.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for operating a multi-participating game system: a biosignal input step of receiving a biosignal detected by a biosignal sensing means attached to a body of a gamer in a computer for each gamer; An object capability determining step of determining a game performance capability of the playable object adjusted by the corresponding gamer according to the biosignal input through the biosignal input step; An object generation step of generating an object having a game performance capability determined by the object capability determination step; An object input step of inputting the object generated through the object generation step into a multiplayer game; And a game progress step of allowing the corresponding gamers to achieve the set game objective by adjusting the object put into the multi-participation game through the object input step.

According to the present invention, the bio-signal re-input step of periodically inputting the bio-signals detected from the bio-signal sensing means connected to each of the gamers computer during the game progress step; An object capability re-determining step of re-determining game performance capability of the object in accordance with the bio-signal inputted through the bio-signal re-input step; And an object capability adjusting step of applying the game performance capability determined through the object capability re-determining step to the corresponding object being played.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of a multi-participating game system and its operation method in which the bio-signal of the gamer according to the present invention is reflected in the game performance capability of the object.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a multi-participating game system in which a bio-signal of a gamer according to the present invention is reflected in a game performance capability of an object. As illustrated, the multi-participating game system according to the present invention is a multi-participating game. A plurality of gamers 'computers (10) operated by the gamer to be provided and an operator's computer (20) providing a game lobby for multiplayer games, wherein each of the gamers' computers (10) and the operator's computer ( 20 is configured to be interconnected via the Internet network I.

Each of the gamers computer 10 is a computer operated by the gamers, programmed to access the game lobby provided by the operator computer 20 through the Internet network I, and for network-based multiplayer games. The program is saved. The multi-participation game program is a program that is configured so that a plurality of gamers connected through a network network compete with each other in a predetermined environment to achieve a set goal. It may be a game program such as a battle game or a virtual reality game in which a plurality of playable objects each play the same role as in a real world, thereby implementing and developing a virtual society.

In addition, the bio-signal detecting means 15 is electrically coupled to each of the gamers' computers 10. The bio-signal detecting means 15 is attached to the body of the gamer so that the bio-signal is generated from the gamer's body. The multi-participation game program is configured to vary the game performance capability of the playable object adjusted by the corresponding gamer according to the bio-signal input from the bio-signal sensing means 15.

The operator computer 20 is a computer providing a game lobby for gamers' computers connected through the Internet network I. The game, the game in progress and the game waiting, and the participation of new gamers in each game are provided. By providing a game lobby that discloses whether or not it is possible, the user of each gamer computer 10 can be configured to participate in the multi-participation game desired by the user. If the operator computer 20 is operated in a membership system, it is a matter of course that a link for membership is included on one side of the game lobby screen operated by the operator computer 20.

According to the configuration as described above, each of the gamers computer 10 is connected to the game lobby of the operator computer 20 through the Internet network (I), then participates in the desired game, each of them competitively You will enjoy a multi-participation game where you adjust the playable objects to achieve a certain purpose. At this time, the bio-signals generated from the gamers' bodies are changed according to the health status or mood of each user of the gamers computer 10 or the level of excitement during the game. The game performance of the object that is received and adjusted by the gamer is varied according to the input biosignal. In this way, the game performance ability of each playable object is transformed differently according to the physical and mental state of the corresponding gamer, so that each gamer recognizes the object that he or she controls as his actual alter ego, and the reality and reality of the game. In addition, in order to be able to have a desirable game performance ability of the object that they control, each gamer must adjust his or her feelings appropriately. It can be improved.

The bio-signal detecting means 15 is attached to an appropriate part of the body such as a finger or an earlobe of the gamer so as to measure at least one of an electrocardiogram, pulse, body temperature, and brain wave of the gamer, and converts the detected biosignal into an electrical signal. Biochips configured to be outputted may be usefully used.

In addition, the bio-signal detection means 15 may be composed of a ring-type biochip that is worn on the finger so that the gamer does not feel uncomfortable when wearing it, or the outer surface of the mouse button or keyboard specific button of each gamer computer 10. By being coupled to the gamer may be configured to detect the gamer's bio-signal whenever the gamer presses a mouse button or a specific button of the keyboard.

In the multi-participation game program, the game performance ability conversion function of the object according to the input biosignal increases the power consumption of the object for the play and increases the energy consumption rate when it is detected that the gamer's pulse is faster. For example, if a gamer's pulse is detected to be late, a method such as reducing the power and energy consumption rate of the object may be used. As described above, the game performance capability conversion function of the object according to the biosignal should be specifically stored in the multi-participation game program, and this function will be set differently according to the type of the multi-participation game program.

The multi-player game program stored in each of the gamers' computers 10 may be configured so that each gamer adjusts a plurality of objects, but each gamer has one object in order to have a gamer's attachment and reality to the objects. It would be desirable to be configured to adjust only. In addition, the multi-participation game program, it is preferable to be configured to adjust at least one or more of the power and the control speed of the object in accordance with the signal detected by the bio-signal detection means 15.

On the other hand, the multi-participant game program stored in each of the gamers computer 10 is configured to affect the game performance ability of each game player when the object for play of each gamer in contact with other objects in the game environment. It may be. That is, when contacting with other objects of the same team, the game performance ability such as power and control speed of each other is improved, and when contacting other objects of other team, the game performance ability between each other is reduced. It could be programmed in such a way as to affect each other of the touching objects.

The configuration that influences each other in contact with each other is an imitation of the influences of people meeting in the real world, and such configuration may further increase the realism of the multi-participation game program.

As shown in FIG. 2, the method of operating a multi-participating game system in which the biosignal of the gamer having the above configuration is reflected in the game performance capability of the object, as shown in FIG. 2, the biosignal input step S10 and the object capability determination step S20. ), The object generation step (S30), the object input step (S40) and the game progress step (S50) is configured.

First, the biosignal input step S10 of receiving the biosignal detected by the biosignal sensing means 15 applied to the body of the gamer in each of the gamer computers 10 is executed. Before the biosignal input step S10 is executed, the gamer computer 10 accesses the game lobby of the operator computer 20 through the Internet network I, and then selects a game to participate in or selects a new game. Of course, the process of opening a game room should be preceded.

Then, after the biosignal input step S10, the game of the play object detected by the biosignal detection unit 15 and adjusted by the corresponding gamer according to the biosignal input to the gamer's computer 10. The object capacity determining step (S20) of determining a performance capability, that is, a power or a control speed, is executed.

After the object capability determination step S20, an object generation step S30 of generating an object having a game performance capability determined through the object capability determination step S20 is executed. In this case, the generated object may be configured to generate an object having a different character according to the game performance ability determined through the object capability determination step (S20).

After the object generation step (S30), the object input step (S40) for inputting the object created through the object generation step (S30) to the selected or set multi-participation game is executed, and then the object to which the gamer is put The game progress step S50 is performed to adjust to achieve the set game objective.

While the predetermined multi-participation game program is executed by the game progress step S50, the biosignal re-input step S60, the object capacity re-determination step S70, and the object capacity adjustment step S80 are sequentially executed. do.

That is, in the bio-signal re-input step (S60), the bio-signal detecting means 15 repeatedly detects the bio-signal of the gamer and then detects the detected bio-signal to the corresponding gamer computer 10. Enter it. Then, the object capability re-determination step (S70) of re-determining the game performance capability of the playable object of the gamer computer 10 according to the bio-signal input through the bio-signal re-input step (S60) is executed. In the object capability re-determining step (S70), it may be configured to re-determine the game performance ability of the object 100% according to the input bio-signal, but for the continuity of the game, 70 of the game performance capability that the object has %, The game performance ability evaluated by the detected bio-signal, such as 30%, it is desirable to add the existing game performance ability and the evaluated game performance ability to a predetermined ratio to re-determine the game performance ability of the object. will be.

Subsequently, in the object capability adjusting step (S80) executed after the object capability re-determining step (S70), the game performance capability of the object is converted by applying the re-determined game performance capability to the corresponding object being played.

On the other hand, while executing the game progress step (S50), as shown in Figure 3, another object contact step (S52), contact time determination step (S53), correlation determination step (S54), object capacity increasing step (S55) and the object capacity down step (S56) may be performed in turn.

That is, in the step of contacting another object (S52), it is determined whether the object for play in game is in contact with another object within a predetermined distance. In addition, if it is determined that the object for play in game is in contact with another object within a predetermined distance in the step of contacting another object (S52), whether the contact with the other object within the predetermined distance has lasted for a predetermined time (t) or more. Contact time determination step (S53) for determining the is performed. If it is determined that there is no contact with the other object in the other object contact step (S52) or if it is determined that the contact has not continued for a predetermined time (t) in the contact time determining step (S53), the other object contact step (S52) Return to.

In the contact time determining step (S53), if it is determined that the other object has been in contact with the other object for a predetermined time (t) or more within the predetermined distance, the mutual object for determining whether the other object is the object of the same team or the object of the opponent team. If the relationship determination step (S54) is executed, and if it is determined that the other contacted object is the same team, the object ability to increase the game performance of the object of the two objects of the lower object by a certain value or a certain ratio Step S55 is executed. In this way, it is designed to increase the game performance of the sub-objects when contacting objects of the same team, which is a friendly encounter in the real world where low-level people are affected by high-level people when contacting friendly people. It is reflected.

On the other hand, in the correlation determination step (S54), if it is determined that the other object in contact with the same team, the object ability to reduce the game performance ability of the object of the two objects of the lower object by a predetermined value or a certain ratio The downward step S56 is executed. The structure of reducing the game performance of the sub-objects in contact with the other team object reflects the hostile encounter in the real world where the weak person is attacked by the strong person during the contact between hostile people.

In the object capacity increasing step (S55) and the object capacity down step (S56), it has been described that only objects having a lower game performance ability among the objects that are in contact are affected, but objects having a higher game performance ability have the same effect. Of course, it can be configured to receive.

As can be seen by the above embodiments, according to the multi-participating game system and its operation method in which the bio-signal of the gamer according to the present invention is reflected in the game performance capability of the object, when the multi-participation game, By detecting the physiological signals such as the pulse rate, electrocardiogram, body temperature, and brain waves of the gamer, which are different depending on mood or excitement, and changing the game performance of the playable object according to the detected physiological signals, the gamer can play the object being played. In order not only to have a sense of reality and reality about the game, but also to make each object have desirable game performance ability, the gamers who control the object must adjust their emotions accordingly. However, due to the variety of game variables, there is an effect that can greatly enhance the interest of the game. All.

In addition, according to the present invention, in the multi-participation game, the game performance ability is changed by different objects that each object contacts in the multi-participation game, as in the real world where both good and bad influences are met. There is an effect that can greatly improve the realism and interest about.

In the above description, the multi-participation game system and its operation method in which the biosignal of the gamer according to embodiments of the present invention are reflected in the game performance capability of the object have been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. And application would be possible.

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In a multiplayer game system: A plurality of gamers' computers operated by gamers wishing to play multiplayer games and an operator's computer providing a game lobby for multiplayer games; Each of the gamer computers and the operator computer is configured to be interconnected via an internet network; Each of the gamers computer is connected to the game lobby of the operator computer through the Internet network to participate in the multi-player game, and is provided in close contact with the body of the gamers and provided with a bio-signal detection means for detecting a bio-signal, Multi-participation game program is configured to vary the game performance of the playable object adjusted by the gamer according to the bio-signal detected by the bio-signal detection means, The operator computer provides a game lobby for each of the gamers 'computers connected through the Internet network so that each gamers' computer is programmed to selectively participate in the multiplayer game. Multi-participation game system reflected in performance. The method of claim 1, The biological signal detection means is a multi-participant game system in which the biological signal of the gamer is reflected in the game performance ability of the object, characterized in that configured to measure at least one or more of the gamer's electrocardiogram, pulse, body temperature, brain waves. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The biosignal detecting means is a multi-player game system in which a biosignal of a gamer is reflected in an object's game performance capability, wherein the biosignal comprises a biochip configured to convert the detected biosignal into an electrical signal and output the electrical signal. The method of claim 1, The multi-participation program stored in the computer for each gamer is configured so that each gamer adjusts only one object, and at least one of control speed and power of the object is changed according to a signal detected by the biosignal sensing means. The multi-participation game system in which the bio-signal of the gamer is configured to be reflected in the game performance capability of the object. The method of claim 1, The multi-participant game program stored in each of the gamers' computers is configured such that the game performance capability of each playable object is varied by being influenced by the game performance capability of another object at an adjacent position. Multi-participation game system in which the object is reflected in the game performance ability. In terms of operating a multi-participant game system: A biosignal input step of receiving a biosignal detected by a biosignal sensing means attached to a body of a corresponding gamer in each gamer computer; An object capability determining step of determining a game performance capability of the playable object adjusted by the corresponding gamer according to the biosignal input through the biosignal input step; An object generation step of generating an object having a game performance capability determined by the object capability determination step; An object input step of inputting the object generated through the object generation step into a multiplayer game; The game player's bio-signal, characterized in that it comprises a game progress step for the gamers to adjust the object put into the multi-participation game through the object input step to achieve the set game objectives Operation method of participating game system. The method of claim 6 wherein: A biosignal re-input step of periodically inputting a biosignal detected from a biosignal sensing means connected to each of the gamers' computers while the game progress step is executed; An object capability re-determining step of re-determining game performance capability of the object in accordance with the bio-signal inputted through the bio-signal re-input step; Multi-participation in which the gamer's bio-signal is reflected in the game performance capability of the object, wherein the object capability adjustment step of applying the re-determined game performance capability to the corresponding object being played through the object capability re-determination step is repeated. How to operate the game system. The method of claim 6 or 7, wherein: The game progress step may include: contacting another object to determine whether the object for play is in contact with another object within a predetermined distance; A contact time determining step of determining whether contact with the other object within the predetermined distance is continued for a predetermined time or more when it is determined that the other object is in contact with the other object in the contacting step; In the contact time determining step, when it is determined that the other object has been in contact with the other object for a predetermined time or more within a predetermined distance, a mutual relationship determining step of determining whether the other object is the object of the same team or the object of the opponent team; In the interrelation determination step, when it is determined that the objects in contact are the same team, the object capability increasing step of improving and adjusting the game performance ability of the object whose game performance ability is lower by a certain proportion to the difference in the game performance ability of both objects. Wow; In the correlation determination step, if it is determined that the object in contact with the opponent team, the object capability down step of adjusting the game performance ability of the object lower than the game performance ability by a certain proportion to the difference in the game performance ability of both objects Operating method of the multi-participating game system that the biological signal of the gamer is configured to include reflected in the game performance capability of the object.