KR20090120126A - Method for guidance of the road using a game and system thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A navigation method using a game and a system thereof are provided to execute a navigation service capable of satisfying the understanding and fun about a region by providing a game suitable to regional characteristic according to position information. CONSTITUTION: A navigation method using a game is composed of the steps of detecting position coordinates and direction information(S10), searching an optimum route about a destination from the present position coordinates(S11), generating the searched optimum route as a map and indicating a game map(S12), and executing the navigation function by playing the game map(S13,S14).

Description

METHOOD FOR GUIDANCE OF THE ROAD USING A GAME AND SYSTEM THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a route guidance method using a game and a system thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and system for providing a navigation service using a game map.

Recently, a mobile communication terminal can receive data communication services through the Internet in addition to text and voice services, and the development of a wireless Internet environment is further promoted due to the rapid increase in the spread of mobile communication terminals.

Among the various wireless Internet services using the mobile communication terminal, in particular, the location-based service has been in the spotlight. Location-based service refers to a communication service that locates a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a PDA, a notebook PC, and provides additional information related to the identified location.

These location-based services can be broadly divided into network-based and GPS. Recently, the GPS method is generally applied to provide accurate location information. The GPS method is a method of detecting a current position by mounting a GPS receiving module in a mobile communication terminal.

Meanwhile, a navigation field is one of the most widely used fields among location-based services. The navigation function is used as a service for guiding a route in a vehicle, a ship, and an aircraft.

Recently, personal navigation devices for pedestrians have been developed and marketed not only for mobile devices such as vehicles, but also companies that provide pedestrian navigation services to mobile communication terminals such as mobile phones have emerged.

However, the location information displayed on the conventional navigation device of the vehicle or personal navigation devices for pedestrians has no direction. In other words, the current navigation system is just a map drawn north. Car navigation can track the direction by the direction of the road and the position movement, but in the case of pedestrian navigation, even if people are in the same position, the direction is random, so people without a sense of direction have to wander through the map.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a fun route guidance service that can satisfy the needs of the user's entertainment by providing an optimal route as a game map based on the location information and direction information. In addition, based on the current location to provide a game that meets the characteristics of the region to provide a road guide service that can satisfy the understanding and fun of the region. In addition, by providing the location of the other terminal on the map displayed as a game and by communicating with the other terminal to provide a road guide service that can obtain fun and information.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a road guidance method using a game, the method comprising: detecting a current position coordinate and direction information; Searching for an optimal route for a destination set from the current position coordinates; Generating and displaying the searched optimal path as a gamed map; And performing road guidance by playing the game map in a manner that induces the user to proceed to the optimal path based on the received GPS location information and direction information. It can be achieved by the method.

Here, generating and displaying the gamed map and playing the gamed map are generated and displayed by rotating the gamed map according to the direction information, and the gamed map is received. It can be played based on the regional characteristics of the current location according to the GPS location information.

The method may further include transmitting its location information to a location information server through a mobile communication network; And displaying location information of another terminal in a peripheral area on the gamed map. And communicating with another terminal displayed on the gamed map.

On the other hand, according to the present invention, in the road guidance system using a game, GPS receiving unit for receiving the navigation information from a plurality of satellites to calculate their position coordinates; A direction information detector for detecting direction information regarding a direction in which the terminal is directed; A route search unit for searching an optimum route for a destination set from a current position; And a game map generator for generating the searched optimal path into a gamed map and playing the gamed map in a manner of inducing a user to proceed to the optimal path based on the position coordinates and the direction information. It can also be achieved by a road guidance system using a game characterized in that.

Here, further comprising a communication module for transmitting its position coordinates to the location information server through the mobile communication network; The game map generator displays location information of another terminal in a peripheral area on the game map; The communication module may communicate with another terminal displayed on the gamed map.

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing an optimal path based on the location information and the direction information as a game map, an interesting road guide service that can satisfy the needs of the user's entertainment is provided. In addition, based on the current location to provide a game that meets the characteristics of the region to provide a road guide service that can satisfy the understanding and fun of the region. In addition, a road guidance service for displaying fun and information by displaying the location of another terminal on a map displayed as a game and communicating with the other terminal is provided.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance terminal 10 using a game according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the road guidance terminal 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a GPS receiver 11, a direction information detector 12, a path searcher 13, and a game map generator 14. ) And the display unit 15.

The GPS receiver 11 continuously receives signals indicating latitude, longitude, altitude, etc. from the plurality of satellites 1 to calculate a current moving position of the vehicle.

The direction information detector 12 detects a direction in which the road guidance terminal 10 faces, and may be implemented as a digital compass. The game map generation unit 14 to be described later rotates the output screen according to the direction information detected by the direction information detection unit 12 so that the map is displayed in the direction that the user views.

2 illustrates a change in the screen displayed on the road guide terminal 10 as the user rotates the direction, that is, rotates the direction of the terminal. As shown in FIG. 2, it can be seen that the arrow direction of the road guidance map displayed on the display unit 15 is constant even if the user rotates the direction. Accordingly, the arrow, which is the most intuitive sign, is directed in the direction of the user's view rather than the north, thereby providing convenience for the user to properly find the way without getting lost.

The route search unit 13 searches for the optimum route from the current position coordinate calculated by the GPS receiver 11 to the destination set by the user.

The game map generator 14 generates and converts the searched optimal path into a gamed map. The game map generation unit 14 may be implemented as a program for matching a game to the searched path and converting the game into a gamed map. That is, the game map generation unit 14 generates a map map for guiding directions according to the found optimal path, for example, a game map such as a racing game, role playing game, competitive action game, or quiz game. Here, the type of game may vary, and the user may select a desired game. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the game map generator 14 generates and displays the game map by rotating the game map in a direction viewed by the user based on the direction information.

The game map generator 14 plays the game map in a manner that induces the user to proceed to the searched optimal path based on the current position coordinates and direction information. In other words, the gamed map is played with the user's current position and direction information as variables. For example, the game map generation unit 14 displays the attack target or the acquired items at the corresponding position at the time of the change of direction, and when the user arrives or changes the direction (determined by the GPS position coordinates and the direction information). The user may be guided to move to an optimal path, such as obtaining items.

For example, when a map map is generated by a racing game, the game may be progressed only by matching the racing course with an optimal route receiving actual road guidance. In addition, if you go to the optimal path in the game, the items acquired will be more interesting services such as gasoline discount coupons that can be used in the real world, or dining out vouchers of nearby restaurants.

As another example, in a role-playing game, you can either turn to the desired direction for the game to progress (i.e. if you need to turn to get to the best path) or slow down to avoid enemies (e.g. You can reduce the speed at the location of the detection camera to make it clearable.), You can appear in front of 100M and run away from the range to the right. . Each time you receive directions, your experience will accumulate and your character will grow, resulting in new enemies.

Meanwhile, the game map generator 14 may generate a gamed map based on regional characteristics of the current location according to the received GPS location information.

For example, if the user selects a match action game, the game map generation unit 14 introduces a match state corresponding to a corresponding region characteristic from the regions that pass through while walking to the optimum path to the destination. For example, if you are walking along the road from Itaewon to Yongsan, you will see the US soldiers appear in Daejeon near U.S. forces, or Judo hero Lee Won-hee in Daejeon. Play it.

As another example, in the case of a quiz game, if a user plays a game while searching for a way at Yonsei University, a student of Hongik University may appear and have a quiz contest related to art.

In another example, in the case of a racing game, the Yeouido circular course can be played, or in the case of a role playing game, a mission may be given to guide foreign tourists to their destination when they arrive in Itaewon.

In this way, by creating a game map according to the characteristics of the region, the user can experience a different color, thereby providing the user with unexpected pleasure in business travel or destination.

The generated game map is displayed on the display unit 15, and the display unit 15 may be implemented by various displays such as LCD and OLED.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding a road using a game in the terminal of FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the first road guidance service is selected, the GPS receiver 11 calculates the current position coordinates based on the data received from the satellite 1, and the direction information detector 12 detects the current position coordinates. The direction that the terminal is facing is detected (S10).

Then, the route searching unit 13 searches for the optimum route for the destination set by the user from the current position (S11).

The game map generation unit 14 configures the retrieved optimal path as a game map and displays it on the display unit 15 (S12). As described above, the type of game may vary, and the user may select a desired game from among them.

Meanwhile, the GPS receiver 11 and the direction information detector 12 continue to detect the current position coordinates and directions and transmit the current position coordinates and directions to the game map generator 14, and S13 and the game map generator 14 are two variables. The game map is continuously played based on the step S14.

In the above-described process of steps S13 and S14, the game-played map is continuously played until the end of the service is selected (S15). When the user switches the game, the map is converted and played.

4 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance system using a game according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Description overlapping with the above-described first embodiment will be omitted as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 4, the road guidance system according to the second embodiment of the present invention may further include a location information server 20 in addition to the road guidance terminal 10. The road guidance terminal 10 and the location information server 20 are connected to the mobile communication network 30. Here, the road guidance terminal 10 and the location information server 20 may be connected to the Internet network in addition to the mobile communication network 30, of course.

The way guidance terminal 10 of FIG. 4 is almost similar to the way guidance terminal 10 of FIG. 1. However, the apparatus further includes a communication module (not shown) for communicating with the location information server 20, and transmits the current location coordinates detected by the location information server 20 through the communication module.

The location information server 20 collects location information transmitted from the road guidance terminals 10 and provides the road guidance terminal 10 with location information of other terminals located within a predetermined radius from the place where the corresponding terminal is located.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying a location of another terminal on a map in the system of FIG. 4.

The road guidance terminal 10 detects the current location coordinates and direction information (S20), and transmits the detected current location coordinates to the location information server 20 through the mobile communication network 30 (S21).

The location information server 20 collects the location information of the plurality of road guidance terminals 10 transmitted in this way, and displays the location information of other terminals located within a predetermined radius from the location where the road guidance terminal 10 is located. 10) to provide.

The road guidance terminal 10 receives location information of other terminals transmitted from the location information server 20 and displays it on a map, and plays a game map based on its location coordinates and direction information (S22). ).

Accordingly, the positions of the other terminals are displayed on the gamed map, and as the game progresses, the positions of the other terminals displayed on the map also change, and the change is reflected on the map. This continues until the end of service is selected (S23).

Here, the road guide terminal 10 may provide a messenger function that allows a user to click a location where another terminal is displayed to communicate with a user of the corresponding terminal.

For example, if you went out to Samcheong-dong with your family and want to know the restaurant that is good for your ribs at mealtime, you can ask the users of other nearby terminals for information. As another example, if the injuries such as sprained ankle while climbing Bukhansan alone on the weekend, you can request assistance to users nearby using the road guide terminal (10). It is also possible to play an online game with a user of another terminal displayed on a map. However, if you do not want to expose your location information to others, you can turn off the function.

In this way, by configuring the system to communicate with other terminals based on the location can satisfy the needs and fun of the user.

6 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance system using a game according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is similar to FIG. 1, but the path searcher 23 and the game map generator 24 are provided in the location information server 20. That is, the road guidance terminal 10 and the location information server 20 interlock with each other to generate and display a game map.

The road guide terminal 10 includes a GPS receiver 11 and a direction information detector 12, and transmits the detected location information and direction information to the location information server 20 through the communication module 16. The location information server 20 includes a path search function and a game map generation function to generate a game map according to the location information and the direction information transmitted from the road guidance terminal 10 and transmit the generated game map to the road guidance terminal 10. The road guide terminal 10 processes the transmitted game map in a processor and displays the same on the display unit 15.

Here, the road guidance terminal 10 may transmit only the location information to the location information server 20, and the road guidance terminal 10 may rotate the game map transmitted from the location information server 20 according to the direction information.

In the third embodiment of the present invention, the road guidance terminal 10 does not need to store a large amount of data such as map data and game map program data. Instead, only the data transmitted from the location information server 20 needs to be processed and displayed. .

In the third embodiment of the present invention, since the location information server 20 generates the game map and provides it to the road guide terminal 10, the location of another terminal may also be displayed on the game map.

Furthermore, it may provide not only the location of other terminals but also promotional advertisements of nearby stores. For example, when the user arrives in Myeong-dong, the sale information of some clothes stores may be provided to the road guide terminal 10, and the user may browse the location of the clothes store displayed on the game map and purchase clothes. .

The above-described configuration may be implemented as a software program or hardware, or may be implemented in a combined form.

Although some embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the embodiment without departing from the spirit or spirit of the invention. . It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

1 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance terminal using a game according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 illustrates a change in a screen displayed on a road guide terminal as the user rotates the direction, that is, rotates the direction of the terminal according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding a road using a game in the apparatus of FIG. 1.

4 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance system using a game according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of displaying locations of other terminals on a map in the system of FIG. 4.

6 is a schematic control block diagram of a road guidance system using a game according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (5)

In the way of guidance using the game, Detecting current position coordinates and direction information; Searching for an optimal route for a destination set from the current position coordinates; Generating and displaying the searched optimal path as a gamed map; And The method for driving directions using a game comprising the step of performing a road guide by playing the game map in a manner of inducing a user to proceed to the optimum path based on the received GPS location information and direction information. . The method of claim 1, Generating and displaying the gamed map and playing the gamed map by generating and displaying the gamed map by rotating the gamed map according to the direction information; The game-driven map is a road guidance method using a game, characterized in that played based on the regional characteristics of the current location according to the received GPS location information. The method of claim 1, Transmitting its location information to a location information server through a mobile communication network; And Displaying location information of another terminal in a peripheral area on the gamed map; And And a step of communicating with another terminal displayed on the gamed map. In the route guidance system using the game, A GPS receiver for receiving navigation information from a plurality of satellites and calculating a position coordinate thereof; A direction information detector for detecting direction information regarding a direction in which the terminal is directed; A route search unit for searching an optimum route for a destination set from a current position; And And a game map generator for generating the searched optimal path into a gamed map and playing the gamed map in a manner of inducing a user to proceed to the optimal path based on the position coordinates and the direction information. Route guidance system using a game characterized by. And a communication module for transmitting its location coordinates to a location information server through a mobile communication network; The game map generator displays location information of another terminal in a peripheral area on the game map; The communication module is a road guidance system using a game, characterized in that for communicating with other terminals displayed on the game map.

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