KR20140108436A - System and method for exercise game of social network type using augmented reality - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for a social network type exercise game using augmented reality and, more specifically, to a system and a method for a social network type exercise game using augmented reality which can form a virtual space corresponding to a real space and allow a user avatar in the real space and a user avatar in the virtual space to perform an exercise game and communication together on the same screen. The system for a social network type exercise game using augmented reality according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a server having a virtual space information database corresponding to a real space; a user terminal having a photographing unit and a display unit, checking position information of a user existing in the real space, and transmitting the position information to the server; and exercise equipment having a display means, capable of transceiving data with the server, and used for users existing in spaces other than the real space, wherein the display unit of the user terminal displays the avatars of the currently connected users on an image of the real space photographed by the photographing unit in real time, and the display means of the exercise equipment displays the avatars of the currently connected users on an image of the virtual space provided from the server.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a social network type sports game system and method using an augmented reality,

The present invention relates to a social network type sports game system and method using an augmented reality, and more particularly, to a sports game system and method using augmented reality in which a virtual space formed to correspond to a real space is formed and a user avatar on the real space and a user avatar on the virtual space And more particularly, to a social network type sports game system and method using an augmented reality configured to be capable of sports games and communication together on the Internet.

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, various services and additional functions in a mobile communication terminal represented by a smart phone have been gradually expanded, and various service systems for providing various information to users have been developed. For example, when an arbitrary user desires to know his / her current location, when he / she requests information on his / her location, that is, current location information of the mobile communication terminal using the mobile communication terminal possessed by the user, Recently, a system for providing basic location information about terminals has been introduced.

As a technique for providing such position information, conventionally, in the field of augmented reality, the position of a user is detected using a global position system (GPS) and a gyro (GYRO), and then a see-through ) There has been a technique of using a head mounted display (HMD) device to provide users with actual information and matching additional information. This technology is a technology that provides more useful information by mixing the real world and the cyber world created by the computer for the purpose of providing the image representation or information that is impossible in the real world. Such technology is called augmented reality (AR) technology.

Specifically, augmented reality technology refers to a technique derived from virtual reality technology, which improves awareness of the real world. In this case, the augmented reality technique is a technology that excludes interaction with the real world, Unlike the virtual reality technology that processes the action, the real-world information (referred to as augmentation information) that is constructed in advance based on the real-time processing is superimposed on the real-world image actually observed through the special interface, So that the observer can make quick and convenient situation judgment on the real world observation area.

A variety of service providing technologies such as the augmented reality technology based on the augmented reality technology and the advanced augmented reality technology described below are being continuously developed.

The present invention proposes a new idea for allowing users in real space and users in virtual space to enjoy a sports game together using augmented reality technology and location based social network technology.

Korean Patent No. 10-1193535 (entitled " Location-based Mobile Communication Service Providing System Using Augmented Reality " Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0024073 (entitled " Apparatus and Method for Providing Augmented Reality Using Object List) Korean Patent No. 10-1180459 (Name of the invention: Augmented Reality Realization System using Smartphone and Implementation Method of Augmented Reality) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0014665 (entitled " Traveling Game System and Method Combining Location-Based Services and Augmented Reality)

The present invention relates to a social network type sports game system using an augmented reality, in which a user avatar on a real space and a user avatar on a virtual space are configured to be able to play sports and communicate together on the same screen, And methods.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server comprising: a server having a virtual space information database formed to correspond to a real space; A user terminal having a photographing unit and a display unit, for grasping a location information of a user existing on the real space and transmitting the location information to the server; And a display device, and a fitness device capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server, the user device being present in a space other than the real space, wherein the display part of the user terminal comprises: Wherein the display means of the exercise device displays avatars of users currently connected on the image of the virtual space provided from the server, A sports network game system using a social network.

Here, the user terminal applied to the embodiment of the present invention may include a camera module for capturing and acquiring a real-time image; A 3D graphics engine for rendering an avatar; A GPS module for obtaining the current position of the user terminal; And a directional module for obtaining direction information of the user terminal.

At this time, the display unit of the user terminal and the display unit of the exercise machine are provided with a touch capable of inputting information including conversation, greetings, adding a friend, displaying a friend, It may be desirable to have a screen panel.

The avatar is represented by a 3D image when the avatar is within a certain distance from the user's avatar. When the avatar is out of the predetermined distance, the avatar is represented by a 2D image recognizable by the gender. Lt; / RTI > Further, the nickname may be displayed on the avatar, and the distance information of the avatar outside the predetermined distance may be displayed.

Meanwhile, the present invention provides a social network type exercise game method using an augmented reality applied to a social network type sports game system using the augmented reality as described above.

According to the present invention as described above, the user avatar on the real space and the user avatar on the virtual space corresponding to the real space can enjoy the exercise together with the same screen, , The user can exercise with the feeling of enjoying the game, and as a result, the effect of the exercise can be increased.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing a configuration of a social network type sports game system using an augmented reality according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view schematically showing each component included in the social network type sports game system using the augmented reality of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an actual implementation screen of a social network type exercise game using an augmented reality according to the system and method of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

It is to be understood that the following specific structural or functional description is illustrative only for the purpose of describing an embodiment consistent with the concept of the present invention and that the embodiments according to the inventive concept may be embodied in various forms, Should not be construed as limited to these.

The embodiments according to the concept of the present invention can make various changes and have various forms, so that specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the embodiments according to the concept of the present invention are not intended to limit the present invention to specific modes of operation, but include all changes, equivalents and alternatives included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The terms first and / or second etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to these terms. The terms may be named for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another, for example, without departing from the scope of the right according to the concept of the present invention, the first element being referred to as the second element, The second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when it is mentioned that an element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. Other expressions for describing the relationship between components, such as "between" and " adjacent "or " adjacent"

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It is to be understood that the terms such as " comprises "or" having "in this specification are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, But do not preclude the presence or addition of steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning of the context in the relevant art and, unless explicitly defined herein, are to be interpreted as ideal or overly formal Do not.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference symbols in the drawings denote like elements.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of a social network type sports game system using an augmented reality according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing each component; Fig.

1 and 2, a social network type sports game system using an augmented reality according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a server 110, a user terminal 120, a fitness device 130, and the like. Able to know.

The server 110 has a virtual space information database formed so as to correspond to a real space, and has a function of connecting a user who performs a movement in the real space and a user who performs an indoor movement such as a treadmill . In other words, the virtual space information formed so as to correspond to the terrain capable of jogging, walking, tracking, or cycling is stored, and the virtual space is moved in a space separate from the user performing the motion in the actual terrain, Users can exchange greetings and exchange information through the server 110. [

The user terminal 120 may be implemented as a conventional smart phone or the like, and includes a photographing unit and a display unit. The user terminal 120 grasps the location information of the user existing on the real space and transmits the detected location information to the server 110 And the like.

That is, the user terminal 120 is provided with a user who performs a motion in an actual space. For example, when a user having a user terminal 120 implemented as a smart phone drives a corresponding application, The photographing of the space is started and at the same time, the information of other users who are performing the motion in the actual space or other users who are performing the motion based on the virtual space of the space is displayed through the avatar image or the like.

In addition, the exercise device 130 includes display means and is configured to be able to transmit and receive data with the server 110. The exercise device 130 may store virtual space information transmitted from the server 110 to a user existing in a space other than the real space And performs a function of displaying through the display means. Accordingly, even if the user using the exercise device 130 performs the exercise alone in the room, the user who is performing the exercise in the actual space or the user accesses the server 110 in another space and performs the exercise Through the display means with the users who are in the same position, and to feel like enjoying the exercise together.

Here, the user terminal 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a camera module for capturing and acquiring a real-time image, a 3D graphics engine for rendering an avatar, a GPS module for acquiring a current position of the user terminal, Directional module for acquiring the X / Y / Z axis directionality and the north / south / north directionality of the user, as shown in FIG.

At this time, the social network type sports game system using the augmented reality according to the embodiment of the present invention is a game system in which the avatar displayed on the screen includes information for inputting information including conversation, greetings, adding a friend, The display unit of the user terminal and the display unit of the exercise device may be configured as a touch screen panel for the input unit.

FIG. 3 is a view illustrating an actual implementation screen of a social network type exercise game using an augmented reality according to the system and method of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the avatar applied to the social network type sports game system using the augmented reality according to the embodiment of the present invention is expressed as a 3D image when the avatar is within a certain distance from the user's avatar, And can be configured to be expressed as a gender-recognizable 2D image when out of sight. In other words, in the case of the avatar located within a predetermined distance from the avatar of the user's own avatar, the 3D avatar image set by the user of the avatar is displayed.

 Further, it may be preferable that a nickname is displayed at a predetermined position of the avatar, and when the avatar is out of the predetermined distance, distance information with respect to a user, an avatar, and the like may be additionally displayed.

Referring to FIG. 3, the user of the nickname &quot; tough chan &quot; is displayed as a 3D avatar, while the user of the nickname &quot; bavalba &quot; and &quot; rudolph &quot; In the case of <bambava> and <rudolph>, red image is displayed to indicate that it is a female user, and blue image can be displayed when there is an additional male user.

At the bottom of the 2D image, you can see that the distance between the user and the avatar is displayed.

3, the directionality of the compass 1 is displayed, and the friends of the friend list 5 are displayed to the user, and management such as addition or deletion is performed. Particularly, when the avatar displayed on the current screen is clicked, detailed information about the avatar user can be inquired, and it is preferable that the avatar user can be directly registered with the friend.

The action (6) provides a function for sharing conversation, greetings, etc., or sending applause or praise to other users in the exercise. For example, when the avatar of the other user is clicked, it is preferable that the current exercise amount information of the user is inquired, and the information such as the exercise amount and the exercise time of the user is stored in the user terminal 120, And may be configured to be managed by the server 110 through the server 130.

It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited thereto.

The present invention can provide a social network type exercise game method using an augmented reality applied to a social network type exercise game system using the augmented reality as described above.

The social network type exercise game method using the augmented reality according to the present invention as described above is a game method in which a user performing a motion in an actual exercise course and a user performing a motion exercise in the background of virtual space information about the exercise course Are displayed on the same screen and communication between them is enabled so that the user can perform the exercise more pleasantly and comfortably and thereby the effect of the exercise can be increased. For this purpose, a user avatar or the like may be displayed, and the display information and the like thereof have been described above.

However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above description, as described above.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventions. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.

110: server 120: user terminal
130: a fitness equipment

Claims (6)

A server having a virtual space information database formed so as to correspond to a real space;
A user terminal having a photographing unit and a display unit, for grasping a location information of a user existing on the real space and transmitting the location information to the server; And
And a fitness device for users existing in a space other than the real space, which is capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server,
The display unit of the user terminal displays the avatars of the users currently connected on the image of the real space photographed in real time through the photographing unit,
Wherein the display means of the exercise device displays avatars of users currently connected on the image of the virtual space provided from the server.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the user terminal comprises: a camera module for capturing and acquiring a real-time image;
A 3D graphics engine for rendering an avatar;
A GPS module for obtaining the current position of the user terminal; And
And a direction module for obtaining direction information of the user terminal.
3. The method of claim 2,
The display unit of the user terminal and the display unit of the exercise machine may include a touch screen panel capable of inputting information including conversation, greeting, adding friend, friend referring, and friend deletion to the avatar displayed on the screen. Wherein the sports network system includes a plurality of social network type sports game systems using the augmented reality.
The method of claim 3,
The avatar is represented by a 3D image when the avatar is within a certain distance from the user's avatar, and is represented by a 2D image capable of recognizing gender when the avatar is out of the predetermined distance,
A social network type sports game system using an augmented reality characterized in that a user can inquire detailed user information about a specific avatar.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the nickname is displayed on the avatar and the distance information of the avatar when the avatar is out of the predetermined distance is displayed.
A social network type exercise game method using an augmented reality applied to a social network type sports game system using an augmented reality according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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