JP2023048978A - Method for providing dart game video - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a method for providing a dart game video executed by a dart game device participating in a play session that applies play time restrictions on two or more devices.SOLUTION: A method for providing a dart game video can include: a step of receiving play related data of another device participating in a play session in which a dart game device participates; a step of determining, on the basis of the received play related data, a highlight effect of an object related to the another device displayed on a display part; and a step of applying the determined highlight effect to the object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to methods for providing darts game footage, and in particular to methods for providing real-time online darts game footage.

Generally speaking, darts means 'small arrow', and is a game in which players compete for points by throwing darts that look like arrows and have numbers written on them. A darts game has the advantage that anyone can enjoy it anytime, anywhere, as long as they have an arrowhead-shaped dart and a darts target. Recently, various competition methods have been developed and scoring systems have been established, and it has spread around the world as a leisure activity and is enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.

In general, a darts game is played in such a manner that a first player throws a plurality of darts, totals the points, removes the stuck darts, and then throws the darts. After the second player throws a plurality of darts, the scores are tallied, and after removing the stuck darts, the first player throws again. In this case, the player must wait for the other player to finish playing darts when it is not his turn to throw in the same round.

Korean Patent No. 10-2136813

The present disclosure has been devised in view of the background art described above, and aims to provide a darts game device that provides a new-concept game system.

The technical problems in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems described above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand technical problems other than those described above based on the following description.

To provide a darts game video executed by a darts game device participating in a play session that provides a play time limit to two or more devices according to one embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above-described problems. A method of is disclosed. The method for providing the darts game video comprises receiving play-related data of other devices participating in a play session in which the darts game device participates; based on the received play-related data, determining a highlight effect for an object of the other device displayed on the display unit; and applying the determined highlight effect to the object.

Also, the highlight effect may include a first highlight effect in which a pre-stored image is displayed in an area adjacent to at least a portion of the area in which the object is displayed.

The play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of the player playing the darts game using the other device, and determining a highlight effect for an object related to the other device. may include determining a duration of the determined highlight effect based on the play-related data.

Also, the duration may be determined based on at least one of score information related to the darts game and ranking information related to the darts game included in the play-related data.

The highlight effect includes a second highlight effect that rotates the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the center point of the object, and A third highlight effect that rotates the object by a preset number of rotations, or a fourth highlight effect that rotates the object by a preset number of rotations with reference to the horizontal center line of the object. At least one of them can be included.

Further, the play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of a player who uses the other device to play the darts game, and the step of determining a highlight effect for an object related to the other device includes: determining the duration of the determined highlight effect based on play-related data; and determining the preset number of rotations and the speed of rotating the object based on the determined duration. can be included.

Also, the highlight effect can include a fifth highlight effect that changes the size of the object by a preset variable number of times.

Further, the play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of a player who uses the other device to play the darts game, and the step of determining a highlight effect for an object related to the other device includes: determining the duration of the determined highlight effect based on play-related data; and determining the preset variable number of times and speed of changing the object based on the determined duration. can be included.

Also, the highlight effect includes a sixth highlight effect for changing the size of the object to be displayed, and when the size of the object to be displayed is changed, other objects adjacent to the object are displayed. The size can be adaptively changed in response to changes in the size at which the object is displayed.

Also, the highlight effect includes a seventh highlight effect that changes the position where the object is displayed, and when the position where the object is displayed is changed, the positions of other objects adjacent to the object change to: The object can be displayed in a manner of relative movement according to the change of the displayed position.

Also, the step of determining a highlight effect for an object of the other device based on the received play-related data includes: determining whether a triggering condition is met; and determining a highlight effect for an object on the other device if the specified event triggering condition is met.

In addition, the specific event occurrence conditions include the first event occurrence condition that occurs when a specific score is obtained within a preset time, and the time limit related to the act of throwing the dart pin given to the play session. The second event occurrence condition that occurs when it exceeds, the third event occurrence condition that occurs when the dart pin is not thrown N times within the time limit related to the round given to the above play session, or the above play session At least one of a fourth event occurrence condition that occurs when K rounds are not completed within the time limit for a given set can be included.

a network communication unit that is a darts game device and receives play-related data of other devices participating in a play session in which the darts game device participates; and based on the received play-related data, a control unit for determining a highlight effect for an object of the other device displayed on the display unit and applying the determined highlight effect to the object.

Also, a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium, said computer program, when executed on one or more processors, performs a method for providing a darts game image, said method comprising: receiving play-related data of other devices participating in the play session in which the darts game device participates; displaying the other devices displayed on the display unit based on the received play-related data; determining a highlight effect for such object; and applying the determined highlight effect to the object.

Also, a method for providing darts game footage executed by a darts game server, wherein first play-related data from a first device participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices. and receiving second play-related data from a second device; displaying on the display unit of the first device based on at least one of the first play-related data and the second play-related data determining a highlight effect for an object associated with said second device; and applying said determined highlight effect to said object.

Also, the darts game server receives first play-related data from a first device participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices, and receives second play-related data from a second device. an object ( a server control that determines a highlight effect for an object and applies the determined highlight effect to the object.

The technical solutions obtained by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described solutions, and those who have ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs can also find solutions other than the above-described solutions from the following description. Clearly understandable.

A number of embodiments of the present disclosure can increase the interest of darts game users.
The effects obtained by the present disclosure are not limited to those described above, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs can clearly understand effects other than those described above based on the following description.

Various embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, like figure numbers are used to denote like components. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are provided to aid in the overall understanding of one or more aspects. It will be evident, however, that such element(s) may be practiced without such specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a darts game system according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram for explaining an example of a darts game device according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining an example of a darts game device according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts gaming device may display information about a play session in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device determines display attributes for an object in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative positions of the first object and the second object in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 illustrates, in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, a darts game device showing at least one of second play-related data of another device or a second play video showing a second player of another device throwing darts pins. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an example of a method of receiving one; FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a first method by which the darts game server in the present disclosure determines multiple players to participate in a second play session progressing after the first time period. FIG. 9 is a flow chart for explaining an example of a second method for the darts game server of the present disclosure to determine a plurality of players participating in a second play session progressing after the first time period. FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device generates a dummy player for a server in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining an example of information related to a play session displayed on the display unit of the darts game device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining another example of objects displayed in the first area in some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative position of each of the plurality of objects in the plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method for determining whether or not the darts game device transmits the first play video in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the darts game device displays objects related to other devices in the background area in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the darts game device prevents a player from cheating in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining how the darts game device provides lesson images in the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game server provides rewards in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts gaming device determines a valid play time period for a play session based on a play time limit attached to the play session, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. . FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of a valid play time period in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device selects a display image for other device play-related data in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device determines whether to transmit play video to another device in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game server provides a composite image in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device displays objects associated with other devices in a background area in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 25 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device applies a highlight effect around objects associated with other devices in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a method by which a darts game device prevents cheating by a player in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 27 is a drawing for explaining another example of information related to a play session displayed on the display unit of the darts game device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 28 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative position of each of the objects in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Various embodiments and/or aspects are disclosed below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to facilitate a general understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure that such aspect(s) may be practiced without such specific details. can be done. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of the one or more aspects. However, these aspects are exemplary and some of the various methods based on the principles of the various aspects may be utilized and the descriptions set forth herein may apply to such aspects and their equivalents. It is intended to include all things. Specifically, "embodiment," "example," "aspect," "exemplary," etc. as used herein means that any aspect or design described herein is superior to or superior to any other aspect or design; May not be construed as beneficial.

In the following description, the same reference numerals will be used for the same or similar configurations regardless of the reference numerals in the drawings, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, it is important to understand that specific descriptions of related known techniques may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein. If determined, the detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are merely for facilitating understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, and the technical ideas disclosed herein are not limited by the accompanying drawings. isn't it.

Although the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various elements or components, these elements or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element or component from another. Therefore, the first elements and components described below can also be the second elements and components within the technical concept of the present invention.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. can be used. Also, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should not be ideally or overly interpreted unless otherwise defined.

The term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X utilizes A or B" shall mean one of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X utilizes A; X utilizes B; or X utilizes both A and B, then "X utilizes A or B" applies to both of these. can do. Also, the term "and/or" as used herein is understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

Also, the terms "comprise" as a predicate and/or "include" as a modifier mean that the feature and/or component is present, but one or more other It is understood that it does not exclude the presence or addition of further features, components and/or groups of these. Also, in this specification and claims, the singular shall generally mean "one or more," unless a specific number is specified or the context clearly indicates the singular. should be interpreted.

Also, as used herein, the terms "information" and "data" are often used interchangeably.

When an element or hierarchy is referred to as being “on” or “on” with respect to another element or hierarchy, it refers only to the immediately above other element or hierarchy. Instead, it also includes cases where other layers or other components are interposed between them. On the other hand, the term “directly on” or “immediately above” a component means that there is no intervening component or hierarchy.

The spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. are indicated in the drawings. It can be used to easily describe one component or its relationship to another component as shown. Spatially-relative terms should be understood to include different orientations of each element when used in conjunction with the orientation shown in the drawings or during operation.

For example, if a component shown in a drawing were to be turned upside down, a component described as "below" or "beneath" with respect to the other component would be positioned above the other component. It may be placed "above". Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both downward and upward directions. Components can also be oriented in other directions, whereby spatially relative terms can be interpreted in terms of orientation.

When an element is said to be "tethered" to, "coupled with", or "connected to" another element, it means that it is directly connected to or connected to that other element. or may be connected, but it should be construed that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected to," "directly coupled with," or "directly connected to" another component, there are no other components between them. should be understood.

The suffixes “module” and “part” related to the components used in the following description are added or mixed only for the purpose of facilitating preparation of the specification, and these suffixes themselves do not have different specific meanings or roles.

The objects and effects of the present disclosure and the technical configuration for achieving them will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. In the description of the present disclosure, if it is determined that a specific description of known functions or configurations may obscure the gist of the present disclosure, the detailed description will be omitted. The terms described below are terms defined in consideration of the functions in the present disclosure, and may change depending on the user's or operator's intentions, customs, or the like.

This disclosure, however, is not intended to be limited to the embodiments set forth below, but may be embodied in many different forms. However, these examples are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. , as defined by the scope of the claims. Therefore, the definition should be determined based on the contents described throughout this specification.

In the present disclosure, a player playing a darts game can participate in a play session with a play time limit using a darts game device. Specifically, a play session can refer to a game unit in which one or more devices can play together. In one embodiment, a play session can refer to a game unit involving two or more players who alternately play using one device. In another embodiment, a play session can refer to a game unit in which two or more players take turns playing using two or more devices respectively.

A game unit can mean a minimum event unit for comparing each player's game results when two or more players participate in a darts game. In one embodiment, a game unit may mean an event unit for determining the outcome of a game played by two or more players.

In one embodiment of the darts game system of the present invention, play sessions may be timed. A time limit can refer to a time condition under which two or more players participating in the same play session must make a particular play in a game of darts. In one embodiment, a time limit can refer to a time requirement for two or more players participating in the same play session to play a single darts game. For example, a play session may include a time limit that includes a time condition that two or more darts game players play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021.

In one embodiment, the time limit can be commonly applied to all players participating in the same play session. Specifically, all players can participate in a timed play session that includes the same play session start time and end time as time conditions. For example, there may be a play session in which all players must play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021.

In another embodiment, the time limit may impose different time requirements on at least two or more players participating in the same play session. For example, Player A, who is participating in the same play session, participates in a time-limited play session that includes playing from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. on October 1, 2021 as a time condition. , Player B may participate in a timed play session that includes a time requirement to play from 10:05 am to 10:15 am on October 1, 2021. The time conditions given to each participant in the same play session can all be set to have the same period, or can be set to have different periods. When the time conditions are set to have different periods, the time conditions may be determined by various factors. For example, time requirements can be set based on relative or absolute performance ratings of players participating in a play session. As another example, based on information about the previous play results of the players participating in the play session, or based on information about the past play history of the players, time is set so that the players are given different time periods. Such conditions can be set.

In the darts game system according to one embodiment of the present invention, if different time limits are given to at least some of the players participating in the same play session, the darts game system will, under the different time limits, at least Time limits can be set so that there is a partial common time.

In the darts game system according to one embodiment of the present invention, the specific play to which the time limit is given in the play session can be variously set. In one example, a specific play can be set as a minimum game unit in which victory or defeat is determined according to the rules of a darts game. For example, a specific play can be set from the start to the end of a game such as a Count Up Game, a Cricket Game, or the like. In other examples, a particular play can be a unit with much lower granularity than this. For example, a particular play can be set up as a play round in a game. In another example, a particular play can be set up as a darts throw that makes up each of multiple rounds in a game. For example, a specific play can be set as each round of a plurality of rounds that constitute count-up play. Or, a particular play can be set up as three dart throws making up each round making up a count-up play.

In one embodiment of the darts game system of the present invention, where a particular play is set up as one or more rounds, two or more players participating in the play session may complete one round in a timed manner. Sometimes you have to play along. For example, players may be required to complete the fifth round of an ongoing count-up in the same play session on October 1, 2021, for 30 seconds from 10:01. In another example, if a particular play is set up as a single darts throw, for example, the players will play the 5th of an ongoing countup in the same play session for 10 seconds from 10:05 on October 1, 2021. You may be asked to complete the first dart throw of the round. The above is illustrative only, players participating in the same play session may be given different time limits with different starting points and time durations for the time requirements for completing a particular play. can.

The foregoing description is illustrative of some of the various embodiments for configuring time limits in play sessions in a darts game system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The system is not limited to the examples given above.

On the other hand, in the present disclosure, a player participating in a play session online can independently play a darts game independently of other players throwing darts pins at other darts gaming devices. As an example, in a conventional darts game competition format, after a first player throws a plurality of darts, the scores are tallied, and then the second player is given the opportunity to throw a darts. In such a conventional game format, players had to wait except when they were throwing. In addition, such a conventional competition method is also a factor in lengthening the competition time of the darts game. Players participating in a play session in the present disclosure, on the other hand, can independently throw their own darts pins independently of other players throwing darts. That is, the players of the darts game devices participating in the same play session can enjoy their own darts game in the play session without having to wait while the other player throws the darts pin. Through a play session, players remotely from each other can enjoy real-time darts gameplay without waiting for the other player to play in the same round, for example.

A darts game device, a darts game system, and a darts game method utilizing the darts game device according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. On the other hand, in order to facilitate the explanation in the present disclosure, the player playing the darts game and the darts game device playing the darts game are not described separately and are used together, and the accompanying drawings are disclosed in this specification. The accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present embodiments, and are not intended to limit the technical ideas disclosed herein, and any modifications included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. , should be understood to include equivalents and alternatives.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a darts game system according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to FIG. 1, a darts game system (10000) can include a darts game device (1000), at least one other device (2000), a darts game server (3000) and a network (400). However, the above components are not essential for implementing the darts game system (10000), and the components included in the darts game system (10000) may be more or less than the above components. can be.

The darts game device (1000) can provide a darts game to players participating in a play session. Here, a play session can refer to a game unit in which one or more devices can play together as described above. In other words, a player can participate in a play session through the darts game device (1000) and enjoy an online darts game in real time during the same time period as players of multiple other devices. However, the darts game device (1000) can provide not only online darts games to players, but also offline darts games. An example of the darts game device (1000) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. FIG.

The other device (2000) can be at least one device associated with a player other than the darts game device (1000). For example, the other device (2000) is a darts game device other than the darts game device (1000), a mobile device related to the darts game device (1000) (for example, a user's smartphone on which software related to a darts game is installed) etc.) or a server.

As an example, the other device (2000a) may be participating in the same play session as the darts gaming device (1000) or at least one darts gaming device waiting to participate in the same play session.

As another example, the other device (2000b) is a mobile device that works in conjunction with the darts game device (1000) to present information to the player regarding play sessions in which the darts game device (1000) participates. obtain.

As yet another example, another device (2000c) can also be a server for providing the same play session to multiple darts gaming devices. Here, the server can be the same device as the darts game server (3000) shown in FIG. 1, or another server that is physically separated. However, it is not limited to this.

The game server (3000) can include any type of computer system or computer device such as, for example, microprocessors, mainframe computers, digital processors, portable devices or device controllers, and the like.

In this disclosure, the darts game server (3000) can determine darts game players to participate in a play session.

Specifically, the darts game server 3000 may receive first play result information from a plurality of devices participating in a first play session during a first time period. The darts game server (3000) can then determine a plurality of players to participate in the second play session during the second time period after the first time period based on the first play result information. Here, the play result information can be information relating to the results of the darts game generated by the players participating in the play session playing the darts game. Play result information may include any form of result information generated by playing a darts game.

As an example, the play result information includes information related to the ranking of each player's darts game result, information related to the score of each player's darts game result, information related to the video of the player playing the darts game, and information representing the player. It may include at least one of information about the stored video, information about when each of the players finished the darts game, or identification of each of the players who participated in the play session. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the darts game server (3000) assigns a plurality of players having preset rankings to players participating in the second play session based on the ranking information included in the first play result information. can decide to However, it is not limited to this. Below, in the present disclosure, an example of how the darts game server (3000) determines darts game players to participate in a play session will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. FIG.

In the present disclosure, multiple darts game servers (3000) can be provided. Each of the plurality of darts game servers can then allocate at least one play session to each of the darts game devices (1000) or other devices (2000).

Specifically, in a tournament type darts game, the darts game server (3000) can provide 1-1st to 1-8th play sessions. Here, it is possible that eight players can participate in each of play sessions 1-1 through 1-8. Play sessions 1-1 through 1-8 can be sub-sessions of the first play session. The first play session may include 1-1 through 1-8 play sessions. The 1-1 through 1-8 play sessions may provide corresponding play time limits for each of the two or more devices. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can determine multiple players to participate in the second play session based on the play result information of the first play session.

The darts game system (10000) composed of one darts game server (3000) may have difficulties in providing players with a comfortable darts game due to network limitations. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of darts game servers (3000) may be configured. Each of the plurality of darts game servers can allocate at least one play session or at least one sub-session to the players. However, it is not limited to this.

The network (4000) can be configured regardless of the mode of communication such as wired or wireless, and can be used in various ways such as a short-range communication network (LAN: Local Area Network) and a remote communication network (WAN: Wide Area Network). communication network.

The network (4000) or darts game server (3000) in this disclosure can be a cloud-based system. Here, the cloud-based system is a system in which users (darts game machines) share network resources, and it becomes a computing environment in which users borrow only what they need and use it through the network at a desired time. obtain. Cloud-based systems such as those described above can be classified into Deployment Models such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Community Cloud, or IaaS ( Infrastructure as a Service (PaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and the like. However, the network (4000) or darts game server (3000) in this disclosure is not limited to such cloud cloud-based systems, and a centralized or edge-computing network (4000) or darts game server (3000) (3000) may also be made possible by embodiments of the disclosed subject matter.

In the present disclosure, play sessions may also be generated by the darts gaming device (1000). Other devices (2000) can then participate in the play session generated by the darts gaming device (1000). Also, play result information in a play session generated by the darts game device (1000) can be collected by the darts game server (3000). The play result information can be transmitted to the darts game server (3000) by at least one of the darts game device (1000) or other device (2000). However, it may be appropriate for both the darts game device (1000) and the other device (2000) to send the play result information to the darts game server (3000) for verification of the play result information. In this case, the traffic and resource load borne by the darts game server (3000) for creating play sessions can be reduced.

With the above configuration, the darts game system (10000) consists of a darts game device (1000), other devices (2000) and a darts game server (3000), and provides real-time information to multiple players participating in a play session. darts game can be provided.

On the other hand, the darts game device (1000) or other device (2000) may include components that enable a player to play a darts game. The components of the darts game device (1000) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram for explaining an example of a darts game device according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining an example of a darts game device according to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to FIG. 2, the darts game device (1000) includes a control unit (100), a display unit (120), a storage unit (110), a cover unit (130), a camera unit (140), a network communication unit (150), At least one of a sensing portion (160), a user input portion (170), an illumination portion (180), an acoustic output portion (190), a dart target portion (200) and a housing (300) may be included. However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) is generally capable of processing general operations of the darts game device (1000). The control unit (100) processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components of the darts game device (1000), and executes application programs stored in the storage unit (230). , may provide or process information or functionality appropriate to the User.

For example, in the case of a darts game, the control unit 100 can determine the score associated with the player's action of throwing darts sensed through the sensing unit 160 . Also, the control unit (100) can transmit the determined score to another device (2000) through the network communication unit (150). In addition, the control unit (100) can receive play-related data including scores related to the darts game from another device (2000) through the network communication unit (150). Then, the control unit (100) controls the display unit (120) to display information related to the play session on the display unit (120) based on the play-related data including scores of other players and the scores determined in the darts game device. 120) can be controlled. Here, the play-related data can be data including all information that is generated by the players participating in the play session as they progress through the darts game, or that can be used to participate in the play session. . The play-related data can then be received again when the play session changes.

For example, play-related data includes identification information for each player participating in the play session, information regarding the ranking of the darts game for each player participating in the play session, and video of the player playing the darts game. information relating to each darts game of a player participating in a play session, play result data relating to each darts game of a player participating in a play session, information relating to pre-stored images representing a player, or information relating to each darts game of a player participating in a play session At least one of the information related to the score can be included.

Storage (110) may include memory and/or permanent storage media. Memory includes flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory (such as SD or XD memory), RAM (random access memory). , RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory, Magnetic Disk Memory, Magnetic Disk Memory) At least one type of storage medium may be included.

The storage unit (110) may previously store at least one image related to the darts game. In this case, the control unit (100) receives the play-related data of the other device (2000) through the network communication unit (150), and displays the play-related data among at least one image stored in advance. A video can be selected. The display unit 120 can display the selected display image.

Specifically, the information related to the play session displayed on the display unit 120 can be images related to the play of the player of the other device 2000 . When the network communication unit 150 directly receives an image captured by the camera unit from another device 2000, the display unit 120 can display the received image.

However, due to the traffic situation between the darts game device (1000) and the other device (2000), the network communication unit (150) sends the play-related It is also possible to receive data only. In this case, the control unit 100 can select the display image related to the play-related data among at least one image pre-stored in the storage unit 110 as the display image to be displayed on the display unit 120. .

For example, the control unit (100) calculates the score corresponding to the triple area of the player of the other device (2000) based on the play-related data of the other device (2000) received through the network communication unit (150). You can judge that you got it. In this case, the control unit (100) can select the display image related to the triple among the plurality of display images pre-stored in the storage unit (110) as the display image to be displayed on the display unit (120). can. In the present disclosure, an example of a method for the control unit (100) to select a display image based on play-related data of another device (2000) will be described below with reference to FIG.

The display unit (400) can display (output) information processed in the darts game device (1000).

For example, the display unit (120) can display information related to the play session based on the play-related data of the other device (2000) received through the network communication unit (150). Here, the information about the play session can be a video about the player's play of the other device (2000) or a video generated based on the darts game play result information of the other device (2000). Information related to the play session displayed on the display unit 120 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.

The display unit (100) can be provided on the front of the darts game device (1000).

As an example, referring to (a) of FIG. 3, the display unit 120 is provided on the front side of the darts game device 1000 and can display information related to a play session.

In the present disclosure, the display section (120) may include multiple display areas. For example, the display unit (120) can include a first display area (121) and a second display area (122). Each of the first display area (121) and the second display area (122) can also be independently controlled by the controller (100). Alternatively, each of the first display area (121) and the second display area (122) is controlled by a control unit such that a single image is implemented across the first display area (121) and the second display area (122). (100) can be controlled by As an example, the first display area (121) and the second display area (122) can operate in the form of display modules independent of each other. As another example, the first display area 121 and the second display area 122 can be one module rather than separate independent modules.

According to FIG. 3(b), the display section (120) can be embodied as at least one display unit. Also, each of the at least one display unit can be independently controlled by the controller (100).

For example, the display unit (120) is positioned below the dart target unit (200) and includes a first display unit (121) having a first display area and a second display unit positioned above the dart target unit (200). A second display unit with area (122) may be included. And each of the first display unit and the second display unit can be independently controlled by the controller (100).

The cover part 130 is provided adjacent to the display part 120 to protect the display part 120 .

For example, according to FIG. 3(a), the cover part (130) can be positioned between the virtual plane extending upward from the throw line and the display part (120). In this case, the cover part 130 is positioned adjacent to the display part 120 to reduce the risk of damage to the display part 120 .

Referring again to FIG. 2, camera portion (140) may include one or more cameras. The image frames processed by the camera unit 140 can be stored in the storage unit 110 or transferred to the outside through the network communication unit 150. Two or more camera units 140 may be provided depending on the usage environment.

In the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) approves the player's login request to the darts game device (1000) based on the video including the player captured through the camera unit (140). or can be rejected.

As an example, the control unit (100) can receive input for logging into the darts game device (1000) from the player via the user input unit (170). In this case, the control unit 100 can control the camera unit 140 to shoot an image including the player currently operating the user input unit 170 . The control unit (100) approves or rejects the player's login request based on the comparison between the face information included in the pre-stored player's identification information and the face information recognized from the captured image. can do.

As another example, the control unit 100 may request a user's login input through the display unit 120 . The display unit 120 is controlled by the control unit 100 to output necessary information for the user to log in by photographing with a camera or through the user input unit 170 .

As another example, the control unit (100) can also approve user login to the darts game device (1000) through communication with other devices (2000). In this case, the control unit (100) can control the network communication unit (150) to transmit/receive information for user authentication with another device (2000).

In the present disclosure, the control unit (100) keeps the face information included in the player identification information stored in advance and the face information recognized from the captured video even after the player's first login operation. can be compared.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can capture a play image through the camera unit (140) in order to transmit the play image of the player of the darts game device (1000) to another device (2000). The control unit (100) can compare the face information recognized from the newly captured play video with the face information included in the identification information used at the time of login. Based on the comparison result, the control unit (100) can determine whether the current player is the same player as the player at the time of login. In this case, the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) can prevent cheating, such as the participation of a substitute player, that can occur by participating in a play session through online. Here, the substitute player can be another player who is not the player logged into the darts game device (1000). An example of a method for the control unit (100) to use facial information in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

As another example, the control unit (100) may determine whether or not the darts game player is cheating by comparing a pre-stored play video including the player's play motion with the current play video of the player. can determine whether For example, the difference between a video showing a player throwing darts in the current play video and a video showing the player throwing darts in the past is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. exists, the control unit (100) can determine that there is a high possibility that the current image showing the throwing of the darts pin is a fraudulent act. Any deep learning algorithm for image processing or image analysis can be used when comparing two or more images.

The network communication unit (150) can be configured regardless of the mode of communication such as wired or wireless, and can be a short-range communication network (LAN: Local Area Network), a remote communication network (WAN: Wide Area Network), or the like. can be configured in a variety of communication networks.

The network communication unit 150 can sense network connection status and network transmission/reception speed with other devices 2000 or the darts game server 3000 . However, it is not limited to this, and traffic information related to the transmission/reception speed of the network can be received from the darts game server (3000).

Data received through the network communication unit (150) can be displayed on the display unit (120) or transmitted to another device (2000).

As an example, when the network communication unit (150) receives data related to a play session from another device (2000) or darts game server (3000), it transmits the received data to another device such as a mobile device. You can also The method of presenting a darts game in the present disclosure allows two or more devices to participate in the same play session. This may result in players of the darts gaming device (1000) having to wait until multiple players, one, two or more, join the same play session. Therefore, the network communication unit (150) can transmit data related to the play session to the player's mobile device or the like. In this case, the player can check whether matching with another player has been performed through the mobile device while taking a break.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) controls the player of the darts game device (1000) when the number of players participating in the play session is insufficient and other players are waiting for participation. can provide offline darts games to

Specifically, the control unit 100 can receive input for participating in the play session from the player through the user input unit 170 . In this case, the control unit (100) can create a play session or join one of multiple play sessions that have already been created. However, if the number of players on the other devices (2000) is insufficient, the players on the darts game device (1000) have to wait until matching takes place. In this case, the control unit (100) can search for other players so that matching with other players can be performed, and can provide offline darts games to the players of the darts game device (1000).

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, dummy players may also be generated by the darts game server (3000) if there are not enough players to join the play session. Here the dummy player can be a virtual player rather than a real player. The darts game server (3000) can then allow the generated dummy player to participate in at least one play session where the number of players is insufficient. As an example, a dummy player can be generated based on the play result data of a real player, and the real player playing with the dummy player is playing a darts game in real time against a real opponent player in circles. A form of play that resembles any real player so that you can feel like you can. Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, an example of a method for the darts game server (3000) to generate dummy players will be described using FIG.

The sensing unit 160 can sense the player's play on the darts target unit 200 . For example, the sensing unit 160 can sense a position hit by a dart pin. The sensing unit (160) can electrically convert the score corresponding to the area hit by the dart and transmit it to the control unit (100). In addition, the sensing unit (160) can transmit information related to the area hit by the darts pin to the control unit (100). Points can be obtained based on information related to

The user input unit (170) can receive user input for control of the darts game device (1000).

For example, referring to (b) of FIG. 3, the user input unit (170) is implemented by at least one of a keypad, dome switch, touchpad (pressure sensitive/electrostatic), jog wheel, jog switch. can be done. However, it is not limited to this.

User input unit 170 may also include a near field communication unit (not shown). Where the user input section (170) comprises the near field communication section of the network communication section (150), the user input section (170) may be configured to receive user input entered by an external console device. . Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared data association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZIGBEE (registered trademark), etc. are used as short range communication technology. It is possible to be

The lighting units 180 are arranged in various parts of the darts game device 1000 to provide visual effects to the players of the darts game device 1000 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the first lighting unit 180-1 may be vertically extended along the front protrusion of the housing 300. As shown in FIG. Also, the second lighting unit 180-2 may be arranged at the lower front portion of the housing 300. FIG. Then, the first lighting section (180-1) and the second lighting section (180-2) can output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in the darts game device (1000). Examples of events occurring in the darts game device (1000) may include darts game player identification, dart hits, darts game player changes, game termination, and the like.

In addition, the lighting units (180-1, 180-2) may include LEDs (Light Emission Diodes), and may notify the user of the occurrence of an event by using blinking of the LEDs. Furthermore, the lighting unit (180) can change the form of light emission, the intensity of light emission, or the blinking cycle according to the position where the dart pin reaches the dart target.

Further, the illumination units (180-1, 180-2) can output illumination of a preset pattern in conjunction with approval of the player's login request determined by the control unit (100). Here, the preset pattern of lighting can be predetermined by the player of the darts game device (1000).

Referring to FIG. 2 again, the sound output unit (190) outputs audio data stored in the storage unit (110), such as game sound effects, guidance on game operations, explanation of game methods, and the like. can be done. The sound output unit (190) can also output sound signals related to functions (for example, game effect sounds) executed in the darts game device (1000). The sound output unit 190 as described above may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. Furthermore, the sound output unit (190) can output different types of sound or music depending on the position at which the dart pin reaches the dart target.

In the present disclosure, the sound output unit (190) outputs sound corresponding to the play-related data from a plurality of pre-stored sounds, music, or voices based on the darts game play-related data of the player of the darts game device (1000). , music or voice can be output.

Specifically, when the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) approves the player's login request, it can recognize the player's past play-related data. The control unit (100) can control the sound output unit (190) so as to output a preset sound or the like based on past play-related data. Alternatively, when the control unit 100 approves the player's login request, the control unit 100 can determine whether there is pre-stored sound, music, voice message, etc. based on the player's identification information. When it is determined that at least one of pre-stored sound, music, or voice message exists, the control unit (100) controls the sound output unit (190) to output the corresponding sound. be able to.

Furthermore, when the player's login is completed, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) generates a guidance message customized for the player based on history information related to the player's darts game play result. can be done. For example, if the last time the player played was a week ago, the control unit (100) can generate a guidance message such as "It's been a week. Nice to meet you again." As another example, if the player has a history of winning a darts game tournament, the control unit (100) can generate a guidance message such as "Champion of XX tournament! Welcome". In this way, the control unit (100) can provide a better entertainment effect to the player by generating a message customized for the player based on the history information of the player.

The dart target part (200) has a bull's eye in the center, and is delimited by concentric circles centered on the bull's eye and straight lines extending radially from the bull's eye, and scores are given to the delimited parts. It can include a scoreboard with marked areas. A plurality of receiving grooves into which dart chips are inserted may be provided on the scoreboard. In this case, the point arrangement of the dart target portion (200) and the shape of the scored area may be variable. Also, the dart target (200) can be implemented in the form of a touch screen.

The housing (300) is formed to extend vertically with respect to the ground, and can form the appearance of the darts game device (1000). The housing (300) can then include the display portion (120), the user input portion (170), the dart target portion (200) and other components described above. However, it is not limited to this.

Information related to the play session can be displayed on the display unit (120) provided on the front of the housing (300). Here, the information related to the play session can include play video of other players, video generated based on play-related data of other players, information related to play time limits, and the like. An example of a method for the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) to generate information about a play session in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts gaming device may display information about a play session in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to FIG. 4, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) transmits the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000) participating in the play session to the other device (2000) or the darts game server. (3000). In addition, the network communication unit (150) can receive the second play-related data of the other device (2000) participating in the play session from the other device (2000) or the darts game server (3000) ( S110).

In one embodiment of the present invention, a play session can refer to a game unit that one or more devices can play together. In one embodiment, a play session can refer to a game unit involving two or more players who alternately play using one device. In another embodiment, a play session can refer to a game unit in which two or more players take turns playing using two or more devices respectively. By applying a play session to one or more devices, the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) participating in the same play session can play a darts game in real-time with multiple players at the same time. can make it enjoyable.

In one embodiment of the darts game system of the present invention, play sessions may be timed. A time limit can refer to a time condition under which two or more players participating in the same play session must make a particular play in a game of darts. In one embodiment, a time limit can refer to a time requirement for two or more players participating in the same play session to play a single darts game.

A play session can include multiple subordinate play sessions. Each of the multiple sub-play sessions can be given a time limit. As an example, the play session may include at least one of a first sub-play session, a second sub-play session, and a third sub-play session, and each sub-play session may include a time limit.

The first sub-play session may include a time limit on the action of throwing darts. And, the second sub-play session may include a time limit for rounds that allow the action of throwing darts pins N times. Still, the third sub-play session may include a time limit for a set containing K rounds. Here N and K can be natural numbers. Thus, a play session can provide multiple players participating in a darts game with time limits for each act of throwing darts pins, rounds and sets. In this case, a plurality of players can participate in a darts game with the same time limit using their own darts game devices (1000) in real time.

In one embodiment, the time limit can be commonly applied to all players participating in the same play session or the same subordinate play session. Specifically, all players can participate in a timed play session that includes the same play session start time and end time as time conditions.

For example, there may be a play session in which two or more players must all play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021. In this case, the play session may include a first sub-play session in which all players must throw one dart pin from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021. Alternatively, the play session may include a second lower play session in which all players must complete the round by throwing three dart pins from 10:00 am to 10:30 am on October 1, 2021. Alternatively, the play session may include a third sub-play session in which all players must advance 10 rounds and finish one set from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021. . This allows each of the play sessions and at least one sub-play session in which the play session is included to provide all players with the same time limit.

In another embodiment, the time limit may impose different time requirements on at least two or more players participating in the same play session. Specifically, at least one player may participate in a timed play session that includes at least one of a different player session start time or a different play session end time. can.

For example, the first player of the darts game device (1000) must play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, and the second player of the other device (2000) There may be a play session that must be played from 09:50 am to 10:10 am on October 1st. To give another example, the first player of the darts game device (1000) must play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, and the second player of the other device (2000) A player may have a play session from 10:00 am to 10:20 am on October 1, 2021. To give yet another example, the first player of the darts game device (1000) must play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, and the first player of the other device (2000) There may be a play session in which the two players must play from 09:50 to 10:20 am on October 1, 2021.

In one embodiment, each of the plurality of time-limited play sessions with different time-based play session start times is time-limited with different sub-play session start times as time-based conditions. It can contain multiple sub-play sessions that are linked together. In other words, sub-play sessions included in a play session can each give players different time limits.

For example, a play session is such that the first player must throw one dart pin from 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM on October 1, 2021, and the second player must throw one dart pin on October 1, 2021 at 09:00 AM. A first sub-play session may be included in which one dart pin must be thrown from 09:50 to 09:50:10. As another example, a play session is such that the first player must throw one dart pin from 10:00 AM to 10:00:10 on October 1, 2021 and the second player May include a first sub-play session in which one dart pin must be thrown from 09:50 am to 09:50:20 am on October 1, 2009. To give yet another example, a play session is such that the first player must throw one dart pin from 10:00 am to 10:00:10 on October 1, 2021, and the second player: May include a first sub-play session where one dart pin must be thrown from October 1, 2021 from 10:00 am to 10:00:20.

Although the above examples describe that one dart pin must be thrown in the lower play session, the example of completing one round in the lower play session and completing one darts game match in the lower play session Examples that do are also included within the scope of this disclosure.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the time conditions are set to have different periods, the time conditions can be determined by various factors. In one embodiment, the time requirement can be set based on the relative or absolute skill rating of the players participating in the play session.

For example, if a darts gaming device (1000) has created a play session, a second player at another device (2000) can join the play session created by the darts gaming device (1000). The network communication unit (150) can receive the second past play-related data of the second player from the other device (2000) by the second player participating in the play session. In one embodiment, the second past play-related data of the second player may be data relating to the first player of the darts game device (1000). For example, the second past play-related data can be data relating to the outcome of a darts game in a past play session in which the first player and the second player participated together. In this case, the second past play-related data may include rankings, scores, etc. of darts games in past play sessions. Based on the second past play-related data of the second player and the first past play-related data of the first player of the darts game device (1000), the control unit (100) determines the relationship between the first player and the second player. It is possible to determine the difference between the ability grades practically. The control unit (100) can set a condition regarding the time of the play session so that the first player and the second player are given different periods of time based on the determined skill grade difference.

In another embodiment, the second past play-related data of the second player includes information regarding a rating accumulated and generated by the second player participating in the play session and playing the darts game. can be done. Here, the rating can be an absolute index that can represent the ability of the players in the darts game. For example, the rating may be an evaluation index regarding the absolute ability of the darts game players determined based on an Elo rating system or the like. In this case, the control unit (100) sets conditions related to the play session time so that the first player and the second player are given different periods based on the information related to the ratings of the first player and the second player. can do.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first play-related data of the first player and the second play-related data of the second player are at least partially overlapping along the time limits imposed in the play session. may include results data played during the time period played. Here, the overlap can be the common part of the time period of the darts game progressed by the first player and the time period of the darts game progressed by the second player. Therefore, the at least partially overlapping time period means that the part of the darts game time period progressed by the first player and the part of the darts game time period progressed by the second player progressed in the same time period. can mean In other words, the time period of the darts game progressed by the first player and the time period of the darts game progressed by the second player can at least partially overlap.

Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, players participating in the same play session may be given different time limits. As an example, when a play session is generated by the darts game server (3000), the darts game server (3000) participates in the same play session based on the relative or absolute skill grades of the players participating in the play session. Players can be given different time limits. For example, the darts game server (3000) may impose a time limit that the first player who joins the play session must play from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021. The Darts Game Server (3000) may impose a time limit that a second player participating in the same play session must play from 10:00 am to 10:20 am on October 1, 2021. . In other words, the darts game server (3000) can give time limits to the first player and the second player such that the time period from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021 overlaps. . Accordingly, the first play-related data and the second play-related data generated by the first player and the second player participating in the same play session include play outcome data for at least partially overlapping time periods. be able to. The darts game server (3000) can then use the result data to determine which player will proceed with the next play session, or store the result data.

In the existing darts game system, when proceeding with online match play, the second player must throw three darts pins after the first player throws three darts pins in the same round. As described above, in the existing darts game system, players using a plurality of remotely located different darts game devices have to wait for other players to play in one round, which slows down the progress of the darts game. It may slow you down a bit and make you feel sluggish. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the online darts game system (10000) realizes real-time online play by applying play sessions to multiple devices in the process of progressing the online darts game.

The darts game device (1000) can display information on the play time limit of the play session on the display unit (120) when the player performs real-time online play. Here, the information regarding the play time limit can be information for indicating the time limit given to the player for the play session.

In one embodiment, a time limit can refer to a time condition under which two or more players participating in the same play session must make a particular play in a game of darts. Specifically, players can participate in timed play sessions that all include the same play session start and end times as time conditions. For example, there may be a play session in which all players must play on October 1, 2021 from 10:00 am to 10:10 am. In this case, the control unit 100 can display information related to the play session time limit, such as the play session start time and the play session end time. For example, the control unit 100 can display the time from start to finish of games such as count-up games, cricket games, and the like.

Time limits may also exist for units with lower granularity, not just limits on play session start times and play session end times. For example, time limits may include time limits in units smaller than play sessions, such as time limits for the act of throwing darts. In this case, the information about the play time limit can include time limits with lower granularity, and the display unit 120 can display the information about this.

Specifically, the information related to the play time limit includes a first play time limit period including a time limit for throwing darts, a second play time limit including a time limit for rounds that allow throwing darts N times, K At least one of a third play limit time period comprising a time limit for a set comprising one round or a predetermined waiting time period between two sets may be included. In other words, the darts game device (1000) applies the action of throwing darts pins, the time limit for each of the rounds and sets, and the waiting time given between sets to a plurality of players participating in the darts game. Such information can be displayed on the display unit (120).

The darts game device (1000) can also display information about the play time limit of the play session on another device (2000a) when the player is playing real-time online. Here, the other device (2000a) can be a mobile device that works in conjunction with the darts game device (1000) to show the player information about the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates.

The play time limit information may further include information about the time remaining before the play session begins. For example, the first player of the darts game device (1000) may be participating in a play session that progresses for 10 minutes from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021 at 9:55 am on October 1, 2021. . In this case, the darts game device (1000) can display information on the remaining time until the start of the play session on the display unit (120). The darts game device (1000) can also cause information regarding the time remaining until the start of the play session to be displayed on another device (2000a).

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can control the sound output unit (190) to output pre-stored sound or voice based on the information regarding the play time limit.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares the play-related data of the first player of the darts game device (1000) with at least one time limit period included in the information on the play time limit. A sound output unit (190) can be controlled to output a sound or voice.

For example, the time limit for throwing darts set in the first play time limit period included in the play time limit information may be 10 seconds. Based on the play-related data of the first player, the control unit (100) can determine that the remaining time for the action of throwing the dart pin by the first player is 5 seconds or less. In this case, the control unit (100) controls the sound output unit ( 190) or the display unit (120).

As another example, the time limit for the round set in the first play time limit period included in the play time limit information may be 1 minute. The control unit 100 can control to output a sound or an image indicating the remaining time until the end of the round of the first player or the number of remaining darts tossed, based on the play-related data of the first player.

As another example, the time limit for ending the darts game set in the first play time limit period included in the play time limit information may be 5 minutes. Based on the play-related data of the first player, the control unit (100) provides audio or video informing of the remaining time until the end of the darts game, the number of remaining rounds, or the number of remaining dart pin throwing actions of the first player. can be controlled so that is output.

Further, the control unit (100) can decide to transmit the information regarding the play time limit to an external device including a user terminal or the like through the network communication unit (150). As a result, it is possible to output information related to the play time limit from the user terminal, and further information related to the play time limit of one or more other players participating in the play session can also be output from the darts game device (1000 ).

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also output pre-stored sound or voice from another device (2000a) based on the information on the play time limit.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares the play-related data of the first player of the darts game device (1000) with at least one time limit period included in the information on the play time limit. It is also possible for the sound or voice to be output from another device (2000a).

For example, when the control unit (100) determines that the start time of the next set is approaching based on the information about the waiting time given between sets, the sound or voice stored in advance is transmitted to the other device (2000a). ) can be output from

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can cause vibration of a pre-stored pattern to be output from another device (2000a) based on the information on the play time limit.

For example, when the control unit (100) determines that the start time of the next set is approaching based on the information about the waiting time given between sets, the vibration of the pre-stored pattern is transmitted to the other device (2000a). ) can be output from

In the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000), when transmitting the first play-related data to the other device (2000), the first play of the first player of the darts game device (1000) First play-related data including video and first play result data may be transmitted. Here, the first play image can be an image captured by the darts game device (1000) through the camera unit (140). For example, a first play video may be a video showing a first player throwing a darts pin during a time period included in a play session.

The first play result data can be data generated by the progress of the darts game by the first player. The first play result data includes information on the points earned by the first player who participated in the play session by throwing darts, information on points earned in rounds in which the action of throwing darts is allowed N times, and the act of throwing darts. Information on the time to finish the round that allows N times, information on the score obtained in the set including K rounds, information on the time when the set including K rounds was finished. be able to.

The first play-related data can be data including both information about the first player and information about the darts game device (1000). Also, the first play-related data may include at least one of the first play video and the first play result data. Further, the first play-related data includes identification information of the first player, information related to a pre-stored video representing the first player, information related to a predetermined character for identifying the first player, and information related to the first player. information about the predetermined text for identifying the , information about the score of the darts game of the first player who participated in the play session, information about the ranking of the darts game of the first player who participated in the play session; At least one of network traffic information and information related to video of the player playing the darts game may be included. Here, network traffic information is any form that affects the performance or speed of a network, such as the amount of data flowing during a specific period of time in network equipment, network bandwidth, hardware information that affects network speed, etc. can contain a factor of

According to the multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to transmit the first play video based on the result of comparing the past play and the current play. can also decide.

Specifically, when the first play image is captured through the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) controls the past play image and the first play image of the first player previously stored in the storage unit (110). can be compared. Then, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video based on the comparison result.

For example, the control unit (100) can decide to transmit the first play video when the difference is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. For example, when the first play video is captured through the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) stores the past play video of the first player stored in advance in the storage unit (110) and the first play video. One play video may be compared to generate a difference value representing the difference between the first play video and the previous play video. The control unit 100 can decide to transmit the first play video when the generated difference value is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. In other words, the control unit (100) transmits the newly shot first play video only when the difference between the first play video and the past play video exceeds a preset threshold value. can decide to

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to transmit the first play video based on the first play related data of the first player. You can also In other words, the control unit (100) can also determine whether or not to transmit the first play video using data instead of the play video.

Specifically, when the first play video is captured through the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) controls the past play-related data of the first player pre-stored in the storage unit (110) and the first play data. Relevant data can be compared. Then, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video based on the comparison result.

For example, the control unit (100) compares the previously stored past play-related data of the first player with the first play data, and if the difference is greater than a preset threshold, It can be decided to send one play video. To explain with a specific example, the control unit (100) compares the first play-related data with the past play-related data of the first player pre-stored in the storage unit (110) and expresses the difference. A difference value can be generated. When the difference value generated as a result of comparison between the previously stored past play-related data of the first player and the first play data is greater than a preset threshold value, the control unit (100) , may decide to transmit the first play video. A control unit (100) transmits a newly captured first play video only when the difference between the first play-related data and the past play-related data exceeds a preset threshold value. can decide to

If the network communication unit (150) transmits a play video each time the camera unit (140) captures a play video, network traffic load may increase. Therefore, the control unit (100) compares the past play-related data with the current play-related data, or compares the past play video with the current play video, and determines whether to transmit the current play video. can be determined. In this manner, network load can be reduced, thereby realizing real-time darts game play with improved user experience.

The display unit 120 can display information about the play session based on the second play-related data (S120).

The information about the play session may include a second player video showing a second player of another device (2000) throwing darts during the time period included in the play session. Here, the second play video can be a video captured by the camera unit (140) of the other device (2000).

The information about the play session can be a video generated based on the darts game play result information of the other device (2000). Specifically, when the control unit (100) receives the second play-related data of the other device (2000) through the network communication unit (150), the control unit (100) selects at least one pre-stored video related to the second play. A display image associated with the data can be selected. Here, the display image includes a pre-stored image of the second player throwing the darts pin, a predetermined character image for identifying the second player, and a predetermined character image for identifying the second player. can include at least one of The display unit 120 can display the selected display image.

The information related to the play session includes the second play video showing the second player of the other device (2000) throwing the darts pin and the second player of the other device (2000) during the time period included in the play session. Actual footage of a thrown dart pin hitting the dart target may also be included. Specifically, the network communication unit (150) receives the second play video from the other device (2000) and the actual video in which the dart pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000) hits the dart target. can do. Here, the actual image may be an image captured by the camera unit of another device (2000). When the second play image and the actual image are received, the control unit 100 controls the display unit 120 to display information related to the play session including the second play image and the actual image. be able to.

Information related to the play session is stored in advance corresponding to the second play video and the second play-related data showing the second player of the other device (2000) throwing the darts pin during the time period included in the play session. A virtual image of the dart target may also be included. Specifically, the network communication unit (150) receives only the second play video from the other device (2000) by selection of the control unit (100), and the second player of the other device (2000) throws You may not be able to receive the actual video of the dart pin hitting the dart target. For example, the control unit (100) can determine the network class of the other device (2000) based on the traffic information of the network composed of the devices participating in the play session. According to the determined network grade, the network communication unit (150) receives only the second play video from the other device (2000) and cannot receive the actual video from the viewpoint of the dart target where the dart pin hits the dart target. Sometimes. In this case, the control unit (100) can select a pre-stored virtual image related to the dart target part corresponding to the second play-related data. For example, the control unit (100) can recognize that the second player has scored 20 points based on the second play-related data. In this case, the control unit 100 can select an image in which the dart pins reach the 20-point area among at least one image pre-stored in the storage unit 110 . A darts game device or darts game server may store a video of the darts pin reaching each segment of the darts target area. When the virtual image of the darts target is selected, the display unit 120 can display the information of the play session including the virtual image of the darts target and the second play image.

The information related to the play session includes a display image related to the second play-related data among at least one pre-stored image and an actual dart pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000) hitting the dart target. It can also include video. Specifically, the network communication unit (150) receives only the actual image of the darts pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000) hitting the darts target unit by selection of the control unit (100). In some cases, it may not be possible to receive the second play video showing the two players throwing darts. In this case, the control unit 100 can select a display image based on the second play-related data from at least one pre-stored image (for example, an image of any form of throwing darts). When the display image is selected, the display unit 120 can display information about the play session including the actual image and the display image.

The information related to the play session includes a display image related to the second play-related data and a virtual image related to the pre-stored dart target portion corresponding to the second play-related data among at least one pre-stored image. can also Specifically, the network communication unit (150) selects the second play video from the other device (2000) and the darts pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000) as the darts target. In some cases, the actual video that hits the part cannot be received, and only the second play-related data is received. In this case, the control unit 100 can select the pre-stored virtual image and the display image related to the dart target portion corresponding to the second play-related data based on the second play-related data. The display unit 120 can display information related to the play session, including virtual images and display images.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) receives a pre-stored virtual image related to the darts target portion corresponding to the second play-related data or the darts pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000). One of the actual images of hitting the dart target may be determined to be included in the information pertaining to the play session.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines to include one of the virtual video and the actual video in the information related to the play session based on the communication network information or the hardware information of the darts game device. can do. Here, the communication network information may include the amount of data flowing during a specific period of time in network equipment, network bandwidth, or the like. The hardware information may include network interface card (NIC), ethernet card, and LAN card information that affect network speed. The network communication unit (150) can receive the actual video when the control unit (100) determines to include the actual video in the information related to the play session. Alternatively, the network communication unit (150) receives the play result data of the second player when the control unit (100) determines to include the pre-stored virtual image related to the dart target unit in the information related to the play session. can do. Then, the display unit (120) displays the information related to the play session in a state in which the video determined by the control unit (100) received by the network communication unit (150) is included in the information related to the play session. can be done.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the network class of other devices (2000) based on the traffic information of the network composed of the devices participating in the play session. Network traffic information is any form of factor that affects the performance or speed of a network, such as the amount of data flowing during a particular time in network equipment, network bandwidth, hardware information that affects network speed, etc. can include A network rating can refer to a quantitative indicator representing the performance or speed of a network.

The network communication unit (150) can receive the second play video showing the second player throwing the darts pin from the other device (2000) corresponding to the first class based on the determined network class. can. Alternatively, the network communication unit (150) determines that the second play video and the darts pin thrown by the second player from the other device (2000) corresponding to the first class hit the dart target unit based on the determined network class. At least one of the actual images can be received. The network communication unit (150) can directly receive images captured by the camera units of other devices (2000) from other devices (2000) corresponding to higher grades. The network communication unit (150) can receive second play-related data that does not include the second play video from other devices (2000) corresponding to the second class. In other words, the network communication unit (150) can receive only the second play result data of the second player from other devices (2000) corresponding to the second class. In this case, the control unit (100) can select a display image related to the second play-related data from among at least one pre-stored image based on the second play-related data. The network communication unit (150) can receive only the play result data with a relatively smaller capacity than the video related to the play from other devices (2000) corresponding to the low network class. In this case, the control unit (100) can select and provide the appropriate video to the player according to the traffic of the network formed by the devices participating in the play session. An example of how the control unit (100) according to the present disclosure determines the network class of another device (2000) based on traffic information will be described below with reference to FIG.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 can additionally display information on play time limits when displaying information on play sessions.

Here, the information related to the play time limit includes the first play time limit period including the time limit for throwing the darts pin, the second play time limit period including the time limit for the round that allows the act of throwing the dart pin N times, K times or a predetermined waiting time period between two sets. Therefore, the display unit (1000) displays the action of throwing darts pins given to a plurality of players participating in the darts game, the time limit for each of the rounds and sets, and the time limit for the waiting time given between sets. can be displayed.

As a side note about play time limits, play time limits can be time limits that are similarly granted to multiple players participating in the same play session.

Specifically, a first player and a second player participating in a first play session may similarly be provided with a time limit for the act of throwing darts.

For example, if the time limit for throwing darts to the first player is set to 5 seconds, the time limit for throwing darts to the second player may also be set to 5 seconds. However, it is not limited to this.

In the present disclosure, a player who exceeds the time limit for throwing darts may be penalized.

For example, when the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines that the first player has exceeded the time limit for throwing the darts pin, it can cancel the opportunity to throw the darts pin. As a specific example, games such as 01 games (zero-one games), cricket games, count-up games, etc. are often played as darts games. Each game may then be given the opportunity to throw darts three times in one round. In this case, the control unit (100) can cancel the chance of exceeding the time limit among the three chances of throwing the dart pin.

To give another example, if the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines that the first player has exceeded the time limit for throwing the darts pin, the score obtained by the action of throwing the darts pin is reduced. can be partially reduced. To give a specific example, it is assumed that the darts thrown by the player reach the 20 points area after exceeding the time limit set for the opportunity to throw the darts. In this case, the control unit (100) can also determine that the score obtained by the player at the opportunity of throwing the dart pin is 18 points by partially reducing the 20 points. However, it is not limited to this.

Also, in the present disclosure, a player may be penalized for exceeding the time limit for a round that allows the act of throwing darts N times.

As an example, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) does not recognize the act of throwing the darts pin three times in a round that allows the act of throwing the darts pin three times, and sets the time limit for the round. If exceeded, the opportunity to throw the third dart pin may be revoked.

As another example, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000), when the action of throwing the darts pin for the third time is not recognized and the time limit set for the round is exceeded, the score obtained in the round is can be revoked.

As another example, when the time limit set for a round is exceeded, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) strengthens the time limit set for the next round. Players can be given less time.

Also, in the present disclosure, players who exceed the time limit for a set containing N rounds can be penalized.

As an example, when the time limit set for a set is exceeded, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) strengthens the time limit set for the next set so that the player can The time given can be made shorter.

When the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) displays information related to the play session based on the second play-related data, the control unit (100) determines the display method of the second play-related data. be able to.

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) can receive the second play-related data of the second player in the other device (2000). In this case, the control unit (100) can compare the past play-related data of the second player pre-stored in the storage unit (110) with the second play-related data. Then, the control unit (100) determines whether or not to display the second play image of the second player based on the comparison between the past play-related data and the second play-related data. You can decide how to display the data.

The information related to the play session displayed on the display unit 120 can be a second play video showing the second play throwing darts pin determined based on the past play related data. If the control unit (100) generates information on a play session every time the second play-related data is received through the network communication unit (150), the load on the control unit (100) may increase. Therefore, the control unit (100) can compare the past play-related data with the second play-related data. Based on the result of the comparison, the control unit 100 can determine whether to display the second play image of the second player, or determine how to display the second play-related data.

For example, when the control unit (100) determines that a large change has occurred in the score of the second player based on a comparison of the past play result data and the second play result data, the control unit (100) displays the second play image of the second player. can be displayed. As an example, a large change can mean that the difference between the past score and the current score is greater than a predetermined threshold criterion.

To give another example, the control unit (100) can determine that the score of the second player has not changed significantly based on the comparison between the past play result data and the second play result data. In this case, the control unit 100 may determine to maintain the currently displayed image such as the character of the second player.

To give another example, the control unit (100) determines that when the second player, who has obtained only low points such as 1 to 5 points based on past play result data, has obtained 20 points, a large change can be determined to have occurred. In this case, the control unit 100 may determine to display a pre-stored image related to the acquisition of 20 points. However, it is not limited to this.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) participates in a play session other than the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. device (2000) can receive the third play-related data. In this case, the control unit 120 may additionally display the third play-related data.

Specifically, the darts game device (1000) may participate in one play session out of a plurality of play sessions in a tournament-type darts match. In addition to the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates, it is also possible for a player preset by the player or a specific player to exist in another play session. In this case, the network communication unit (150) can receive the third play-related data from a preset player or another device (2000) of a specific player. The display unit 120 may additionally display the third play-related data. However, it is not limited to this.

With the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) can participate in a play session with play time limits on two or more devices and provide a real-time darts game to the players. In addition, the darts game device (1000) can display information on the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates on the display unit (120). Therefore, the darts game device (1000) can attract the interest of players participating in the darts game.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, information about a play session may include objects that indicate information about other devices (2000). In this case, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine display attributes of objects displayed on the display unit (120). Here, an object can mean any form of information displayed on the darts game device (1000) or other device (2000). The display attributes may include information about the area in which the object is displayed, the position in which the object is displayed, or the size in which the object is displayed. A method for the control unit (100) of the present disclosure to determine the display attribute of an object will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device determines display attributes for an object in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive second play-related data from another device (2000) (S210). Here, the other device (2000) can be a device participating in the same play session as the darts game device (1000).

Furthermore, the network communication unit (150) can also receive third play-related data of other devices (2000) participating in play sessions other than the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. can.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second play-related data includes results data played by two or more devices during time periods that at least partially overlap due to time limits imposed in the play sessions. can be done.

Specifically, the darts gaming device (1000) and other devices (2000) may be participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices to allow real-time darts gameplay. . Thereby, in the darts game progressed in the play session or at least one subordinate play session included in the play session, the first player and the second player progress the darts game in at least partially overlapping time periods. It is possible to be Accordingly, the second play-related data may include outcome data played during a period of time that at least partially overlaps the first related data. However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine display attributes of objects of the other device (2000) based at least in part on the second play-related data (S220).

Here, the object related to the other device (2000) is a video of the second player of the other device (2000) throwing a dart pin during the time period included in the play session, a video for identifying the second player. At least one of a predetermined character image, predetermined text identifying the second player, or an image of the second player's dart target portion may be included. However, it is not limited to this. Another example of an object related to another device (2000) will be described below with reference to FIG.

A display attribute can be a property or characteristic of an object determined by the control unit (100) so that an object of another device (2000) can be displayed on the display unit (120). In another embodiment, the display attributes can include first, second, third, fourth and fifth attributes of the object.

A first attribute can be an attribute that indicates the area in which the object is displayed.
Specifically, the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 may include a first area and a second area provided in a different area from the first area. For example, the first area can be an area that is more adjacent to the dart target portion (200) of the darts game device (1000) than the second area. Due to the characteristics of the darts game, the visual concentration of the players on the darts target portion 200 and the periphery of the darts target portion 200 may be relatively high compared to other areas. Also, the first area and the second area may be limited in physical space. Therefore, the control unit 100 can determine the first attribute indicating in which of the first area and the second area the object is to be displayed based on the second play-related data.

Also, the second attribute may be an attribute indicating the position where the object is displayed.
Specifically, when the first attribute related to the area where the object is displayed is determined, the control unit 100 can determine the second attribute related to the position where the object is displayed in the determined area. .

For example, objects related to eight other devices (2000) can be displayed in the first area. In this case, the control unit 100 can determine a second attribute related to the position where each of the eight objects is displayed in the first area. However, it is not limited to this.

Also, the third attribute may be an attribute indicating the size in which the object is displayed.
Specifically, the first area and the second area may have different sizes. Accordingly, the control unit 100 can determine the third attribute indicating the display size of the object to match the size of each area.

Also, the darts game device 1000 may have different sizes of the display areas 121 and 122 depending on the embodiment. In this case, the size of the first area may vary depending on the darts game device (1000), and the size of the second area may also vary. Accordingly, the control unit (100) can determine the third attribute of the object to match the size of each display area (121, 122).

Also, depending on the embodiment, the size at which the object is displayed can be determined based on information other than the display area (121, 122).

For example, the control unit 100 can determine an object related to a predetermined player among a plurality of objects related to other devices as an object to be displayed on the display unit 120 . The control unit (100) can also determine the size of the previously determined object related to the player to be larger than the sizes of the other plurality of objects. An example of the size of an object displayed on the display unit 120 will be described below with reference to FIG.

A fourth attribute can be an attribute that indicates whether the object is displayed.
As an example, the control unit (100) controls the fourth attribute so as not to display an object related to another device (2000) that is less relevant to the first player of the darts game device (1000) among the plurality of objects. can be determined. In addition, the control unit (100) can determine the fourth attribute such that an object related to another device (2000) having a high relationship with the first player among the plurality of objects is displayed.

As another example, the control unit 100 may determine a fourth attribute indicating whether objects related to other devices 2000 are displayed based on network traffic information.

Also, the fifth attribute may be an attribute indicating the shape of the object to be displayed.
Specifically, objects related to other devices 2000 may have various forms according to display areas.

For example, the control unit 100 may determine the fifth attribute such that the object displayed in the first area and the object displayed in the second area have different shapes. However, it is not limited to this. An example of an object according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.

The display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) can display the object of the other device (2000) based on the determined display attributes (S230).

For example, the display unit 120 can display the object of the other device 2000 in the determined area based on the first attribute. In another example, the display unit 120 can display the object of the other device 2000 at the determined position based on the second attribute. However, it is not limited to this.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) further controls the object associated with the other device (2000) based on the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000). Display attributes can also be determined.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000) with the second play-related data of the other device (2000), thereby providing the other device (2000) with Display attributes for such objects can be determined.

For example, the control unit (100) can compare the first ranking information included in the first play-related data and the second ranking information included in the second play-related data. Then, the control unit (100) can determine the display attribute of the object of the other device (2000) based on the degree of proximity between the first ranking and the second ranking. Here, the degree of proximity can represent how close the first ranking and the second ranking are.

In one example, the control unit 100 determines the first attribute such that the object associated with the other device 2000 determined to be in close proximity is displayed in the first area of the display unit 120. be able to. Then, the control unit 100 sets the first attribute so that objects related to other devices 2000 determined to have relatively low proximity are displayed in the second area of the display unit 120. can decide.

In several embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000) and the second play-related data of the other device (2000). can be compared. Then, based on the comparison result, the control unit (100) can determine objects associated with a predetermined number of devices among the plurality of other devices participating in the play session. In this case, the display unit 120 can display the determined object.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the difference between the first ranking information included in the first play-related data and the second ranking information included in the second play-related data in the time period included in the play session. can determine the proximity between Then, the control unit 100 can determine objects related to a predetermined number of devices according to the determined proximity as objects to be displayed on the display unit 120 .

In one example, the control unit (100) displays, on the display unit (120), objects related to a predetermined number of devices having a high degree of proximity based on the degree of proximity between the first ranking information and the second ranking information. can be determined to In this case, a predetermined number of other devices (2000) having a ranking close to that of the darts game device (1000) out of a plurality of other devices, regardless of whether they are higher or lower than the ranking of the darts game device (1000). can be determined as an object to be displayed on the display unit 120 .

For example, the ranking of the first player of the darts gaming device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, objects associated with the other devices (2000) of the second player ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th among the plurality of other devices are determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120). It is possible to be

As a specific example, if the ranking of the first player is 50th in the play session, the control unit (100) selects the 49th and 51st second players who are closest to the 50th place. can choose us. The control unit (100) can select the second players ranked 48th and 52nd, which are second closest to the ranking of the first player. In this manner, the control unit (100) can select eight second players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th, which are predetermined numbers. When the second players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th are selected, the control unit (100) displays objects related to each of the second players in the first area of the display unit (120). You can decide which object to display. Then, the control unit (100) determines objects related to each of the remaining players other than the 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th players as objects to be displayed in the second area of the display unit (120). can do. Here, the first area may be an area that is more adjacent to the darts target portion (200) of the darts game device (1000) than the second area. Due to the characteristics of the darts game, the visual concentration of the players on the darts target portion 200 and the periphery of the darts target portion 200 may be relatively high compared to other areas. Therefore, the control unit (100) determines to display objects related to each of the second players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th in the first area adjacent to the dart target unit (200). be able to.

When the second players are selected, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also display objects related to each of the second players in the second area of the display unit (120). can. The information displayed in the second area may be information regarding the overall ranking of play sessions in which the players of the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) are participating. Therefore, the control unit (100) can also determine to display the objects related to the second players in the second area together with the first area. The control unit (100) may determine that the object related to the second player displayed in the second area is displayed in a form different from the objects related to the remaining players displayed in the second area. can. For example, the control unit (100) can highlight the objects related to the second players so that the objects related to the second players stand out from the objects related to the rest of the players. In another example, the objects related to the remaining players other than the second player displayed in the second area can be displayed in text form including identification information. In this case, the control unit (100) may display the objects related to the second players in a form that occupies only a place in the second area without displaying any information. In this case, a blank space may be displayed in the second area where the objects related to the second players should be displayed. To give a specific example, the identification information of each of the 100 players is displayed in text format in the second area based on the ranking. can be ranked. In this case, the control unit (100) can determine that the objects related to each of the second players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th are displayed blank in the second area. The darts game device (1000) or darts game system (10000) in the present disclosure allows many players to play the darts game simultaneously in the same play session. As a result, it may be difficult for the first player of the darts game device (1000) to confirm the position where the object relating to him/herself is displayed in the second area. Therefore, the control unit (100) can make the objects related to the second player stand out when the second players having a high degree of proximity to the first player of the darts game device (1000) are selected.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) has a higher ranking than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) among the plurality of other devices based on the first ranking information and the second ranking information. A higher device can be selected. A control unit (100) displays objects related to a predetermined number of devices with high proximity on a display unit (120) based on the second ranking information of the higher ranking devices and the first ranking information of the darts game device (1000). You can decide which object to display. In this case, devices up to a predetermined number from the ranking one rank higher than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) can be determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120).

To give a specific example, the ranking of the first player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, an object associated with each of the other devices (2000) of the second player ranked 42nd to 49th among the plurality of other devices can be determined as an object to be displayed on the display unit (120). is. However, it is not limited to this.

According to another example, the control unit (100) selects a device having a higher ranking than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) among the plurality of other devices based on the first ranking information and the second ranking information. can do. A control unit (100) displays objects related to a predetermined number of low-proximity devices on a display unit (120) based on the second ranking information of the higher-ranking devices and the first ranking information of the darts game device (1000). You can decide which object to display. In this case, devices from the highest ranking of the darts game device (1000) to a predetermined number can be determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120).

To give a specific example, the ranking of the first player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, the ranking with the lowest proximity to the 50th place among the top devices may be the 1st place. Therefore, objects related to each of the other devices (2000) of the second player ranked 1st to 8th among the plurality of other devices are determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120). It is possible. However, it is not limited to this.

According to yet another example, the control unit (100) selects a lower device having a lower ranking than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) among the plurality of other devices based on the first ranking information and the second ranking information. can be selected. Based on the second ranking information of the lower devices and the first ranking information of the darts game device (1000), the control unit (100) displays objects related to a predetermined number of devices with high proximity on the display unit (120). You can decide which object to display. In this case, devices up to a predetermined number from the ranking one level lower than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) can be determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120).

To give a specific example, the ranking of the first player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, an object associated with each of the second player's other devices (2000) ranked 51st to 59th among the plurality of other devices can be determined as an object to be displayed on the display unit (120). is. However, it is not limited to this.

According to yet another example, the control unit (100) selects a lower device having a lower ranking than the ranking of the darts game device (1000) among the plurality of other devices based on the first ranking information and the second ranking information. can be selected. Based on the second ranking information of the lower devices and the first ranking information of the darts game device (1000), the control unit (100) displays objects related to a predetermined number of low-proximity devices on the display unit (120). You can decide which object to display. In this case, the lowest ranking up to a predetermined number of devices can be determined as objects to be displayed on the display unit (120).

To give a specific example, the ranking of the first player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, the ranking with the lowest proximity to the 50th place among the lower devices may be the 100th place. Therefore, the object associated with each of the second player's other devices (2000) ranked 93rd to 100th among the plurality of other devices can be determined as an object to be displayed on the display unit (120). be. However, it is not limited to this.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) predetermines the number of objects to be displayed on the display unit (120) based on traffic information related to network transmission/reception speed. can do.

For example, the control unit (100) can recognize the network transmission/reception speed between the darts game device (1000) and a plurality of other devices or the darts game server (3000) based on the traffic information. The control unit (100) can determine the number of objects associated with other devices (2000) to be displayed on the display unit (120) based on the recognized speed. However, it is not limited to this. An example of how the control unit (100) predetermines the number of objects related to other devices (2000) to be displayed on the display unit (120) based on traffic information will be described below with reference to FIG.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the display attributes of the determined objects when objects related to a predetermined number of devices are determined.

As an example, the control unit 100 may decide to display objects associated with a predetermined number of devices in the first form. The control unit (100) may decide to display objects related to devices other than a predetermined number of devices participating in the play session in a second form different from the first form. can. Here, the first form is a video showing the second player throwing darts, a predetermined character video for identifying the second player, or a predetermined text for identifying the second player. at least one of And the second form can include identification information of the second player.

Specifically, the object associated with the predetermined number of devices can be important information for the first player of the darts game device (1000). Accordingly, objects for a predetermined number of devices can be determined to be displayed in the first form. Objects associated with devices other than the predetermined number of devices can then be determined to be displayed in the second mode. However, it is not limited to this, and the control unit (100) can control devices other than the predetermined number of devices if the size of the display unit (120), available resources, or network traffic are sufficient. Objects can also be displayed in the first form.

When the objects related to the predetermined number of devices are determined, the control unit 100 may determine to display the objects related to the predetermined number of devices in the first area. Then, the control unit (100) determines to display the objects associated with the devices other than the predetermined number of devices participating in the play session in the second area different from the first area. be able to. Here, the first area may be an area that is more adjacent to the darts target portion (200) of the darts game device (1000) than the second area.

Specifically, due to the characteristics of the darts game, the visual concentration of the players on the darts target portion 200 and the periphery of the darts target portion 200 may be relatively high compared to other areas. Therefore, the control unit 100 can determine to display the objects associated with the predetermined number of devices in the first area adjacent to the dart target unit 200 .

Also, the object displayed in the first area may be displayed in the second area in a display form different from the display form displayed in the first area.

Specifically, the control unit 100 may determine that the object displayed in the first area is displayed in the first form including an image of throwing darts. Objects displayed in the second area may be determined to be displayed in a second form including player identification information. The information displayed in the second area may be information relating to the ranking of play sessions in which the players of the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) are participating. Accordingly, the object displayed in the first area may also be displayed in the second area in the second form including the identification information of the player. However, it is not limited to this. An example of the first form and the second form will be described below with reference to FIG. 13 .

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the size of objects associated with a predetermined number of devices displayed in the first area. Then, the control unit 100 determines that the size of the objects related to the devices other than the predetermined number of devices displayed in the second area is smaller than the size of the objects displayed in the first area. can do. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine not to display objects associated with devices other than a predetermined number of devices.

Specifically, when objects related to a predetermined number of devices are determined, the control unit 100 may determine to display the objects related to the predetermined number of devices. Here, the area in which objects related to the predetermined number of devices are displayed may be the first area or the second area. Alternatively, objects for a predetermined number of devices can be displayed in both the first area and the second area. Then, the control unit 100 can determine not to display the objects associated with devices other than a predetermined number of devices participating in the play session.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the display of the object of the darts game device (1000) based on the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000). attributes can be determined. In other words, the control unit (100) can determine the display attribute of the object of the first player of the darts game device (1000). The display unit (120) can display objects related to the darts game device (1000) based on the determined display attributes. The area where the objects related to the darts game device (1000) are displayed can be different from the area where the objects related to the other devices (2000) are displayed.

For example, the control unit 100 can determine that the display unit 120 displays objects related to a plurality of other devices in the first area and the second area. Then, the control unit (100) controls a third area different from the first area and the second area so that the object related to the darts game device (1000) is displayed separately from the objects related to a plurality of other devices. can be determined to be displayed on the

A control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can display an object related to the darts game device (1000) in the second area in a display form different from the display form of the object displayed in the third area. can. In this case, the player can grasp his/her own ranking from the objects displayed in the second area where the information related to the ranking of the play session is displayed.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the darts game device (1000) in a third form different from the second form of the object of the other device (2000) displayed in the second area. Objects can also be displayed.

Specifically, the third form is a form in which an object related to the darts game device (1000) is conspicuously highlighted, or the identification information is not displayed and occupies a position in the second area. It can also be a form.

For example, the darts game device (1000) or darts game system (10000) of the present disclosure may allow many players to play a darts game simultaneously in the same play session. In this case, it is difficult for the player to confirm the position where the object related to the player is displayed in the second area where the information related to the ranking of the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates is displayed. There is Therefore, the control unit (100) sets the shape of the object related to the darts game device (1000) to be different from the shapes of the objects related to the plurality of other devices so that the object related to the darts game device (1000) stands out. You can also decide to display in three forms.

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) selects objects to be displayed in the second area based on the number of other devices participating in the play session. A number can also be determined.

With the above configuration, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine display attributes of objects of other devices (2000) in various ways. Then, the display unit (120) can display objects related to other devices (2000) based on the determined display attributes. Therefore, the darts game device (1000) can effectively provide information on other devices (2000) to the player.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also change the relative positions of multiple objects based on play-related data of other devices (2000). can. An example of a method for the control unit (100) to change the relative positions of a plurality of objects in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative positions of the first object and the second object in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) includes a first object and a second object that display information related to the first device among two or more devices participating in the play session. A second object displaying information about the device may be displayed (S310). Here, the first device and the second device can be devices (2000) other than the darts game device (1000).

Specifically, the control unit (100) controls each of the first object and the second object based on the past play-related data related to the first device and the second device received via the network communication unit (150). Display attributes can be determined. The display unit 120 can display the first object and the second object based on the determined display attributes.

The network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive play-related data of the devices participating in the play session (S320).

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) can receive play-related data relating to each of the first device and the second device from each of the first device and the second device. The network communication unit (150) can also receive play-related data for each of the first device and the second device from the darts game server (3000).

A control unit (100) of a darts game device (1000) determines whether or not to change the relative positions of a first object and a second object based on play-related data received via a network communication unit (150). can be determined (S330).

Specifically, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on the received play-related data and the play-related data related to the play session of the darts game device (1000). can decide whether or not Here, relative position change may mean an operation in which the positions of the first object and the second object are exchanged with each other.

For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 13, a first object (415) having a first shape can be displayed in a first area (410) of the display unit (120). A second object 462 having a second shape different from the first shape can be displayed in the second area 460 of the display unit 120 . In this case, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object (415) located in the first area (410) and the second object (462) located in the second area (460). You can decide whether or not

For another example, a first object (461) having a second shape can be displayed in the second area (460) of the display unit (120). Also, a second object 462 having a second shape can be displayed in the second area 460 of the display unit 120 . In this case, based on the received play-related data and the play-related data related to the play session of the darts game device (1000), the control unit (100) determines the relative You can decide whether to change the position or not. However, it is not limited to this.

Also, to give another example, both the first object and the second object can be objects located in the first area (410) of the display unit (120). Then, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object and the other second object based on the received play-related data and the play-related data related to the play session of the darts game device (1000). can decide whether or not

Referring to FIG. 6, in several embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to change the relative positions of the first object and the second object. At this time, the relative positions of the first object and the second object can be changed based on the degree of proximity. Here, the degree of proximity can represent how close it is to the ranking of the darts game device (1000).

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines a first degree of proximity between the play-related data relating to the first object and the play-related data of the darts game device (1000) based on the received play-related data. can be done. Here, the first proximity can represent how close the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the ranking of the player related to the first object are. Also, the control unit (100) can determine a second degree of proximity between the play-related data relating to the second object and the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). Here, the second degree of proximity can represent how close the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the ranking of the player related to the second object are. When the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity are determined, the control unit (100) compares the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity to determine the difference between the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity. It can be determined whether or not there has been a change in the superiority/inferiority relationship. Then, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object and the second object when determining that there is a change in the superiority relationship between the first proximity and the second proximity. can be done.

For example, a player of the darts game device (1000) may be ranked 50th out of 50 players in the play session. Then, in step S310, the ranking of the first player for the first object determined based on the past play-related data used to display the first object on the display unit may be the first. Also, the ranking of the second player related to the second object determined based on the past play-related data used to display the second object on the display unit can be second. In this case, the first degree of proximity between the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the first player is higher than the second degree of proximity between the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the second player. It can be relatively low. Thereafter, the superiority relationship between the first proximity and the second proximity determined based on the play-related data newly received by the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) through the network communication unit (150) is changed. It is possible that That is, the control unit (100) determines that the first proximity is relatively higher than the second proximity as a result of determining the first proximity and the second proximity based on the newly received play-related data. can do. In this case, the control unit (100) can change the relative positions of the first object and the second object. In this way, the darts game device (1000) can provide the player with a visual effect in which the rankings of multiple other devices change in real time. Therefore, it is possible for the player using the darts game device (1000) to become more interested in the darts game.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) performs a spinning (or spinning) operations can be performed. Here, the spinning motion can be a motion in which the relative positions of the first object and the second object are exchanged so as to rotate (spin). For example, under the control of the controller (100), the first object can move clockwise to the position where the second object was displayed. In conjunction with this, the second object can move clockwise to the position where the first object was displayed. For another example, under the control of the control unit (100), the first object can move counterclockwise to the position where the second object was displayed. In conjunction with this, the second object can move counterclockwise to the position where the first object was displayed.

A control unit (100) of a game device (1000) exchanges the relative positions of the first object and the second object when determining that there is a change in the superiority relationship between the first object and the second object. be able to. Also, the control unit 100 can exchange the positions of the first object and the second object whose relative positions have been exchanged. The number of times the positions of the first object and the second object are repeatedly exchanged may be an odd, preset number of times. Therefore, the control unit (100) repeatedly exchanges the relative positions of the first object and the second object a preset number of times, but finally the relative positions of the first object and the second object can be displayed with the position changed. However, it is not limited to this.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the first object and the second object based on the play-related data received for each sub-play session included in the play session. can decide whether to change the position relative to the

In one example, the control unit (100) can determine whether to change the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on play-related data received for each round of the play session. .

As another example, the control unit (100) determines whether to change the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on the play-related data received for each act of throwing darts pins in the play session. can decide.

As another example, the control unit (100) may determine whether to change the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on play-related data received for each set of play sessions. can.

Based on multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) displays a first object in a first area of the display unit (120), and displays a first object in a second area different from the first area. A first object and a second object may be displayed. A control unit (100) causes a first object displayed in a first area to be displayed in a first form, and a first object displayed in a second area to be displayed in a second form different from the first form. can be determined as Here, the first form is an image showing a first player of the first device throwing a dart pin, a predetermined character image for identifying the first player, or a predetermined character image for identifying the second player. At least one of the determined texts may be included. And the second form can include identification information of the first player. Further, when determining the position of the first object displayed in the second area, the control unit (100) determines the position of the first object based on at least one of the scores or rankings of the first object and the second object. position can be determined. However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000), when the first object is displayed in the second area, displays the first object in the second area based on the play-related data received for each round or set of the play session. The position of the first object can be changed.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can change the position of the first object in the second area based on the change in the first proximity to the first object. A control unit (100) determines that when the position of the first object is changed, the position of the second object displayed in the second area is changed in conjunction with the changed position of the first object. be able to.

With the above configuration, the control section (100) of the darts game device (1000) can change the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on the play-related data. In this case, the darts game device (1000) can provide the player with a visual effect in which the rankings of multiple other devices change in real time.

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) receives the second play-related data of the other device (2000) or the second Play video can be received. A method for the network communication unit (150) in the present disclosure to receive at least one piece of play-related data based on the network rating will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 illustrates, in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, a darts game device showing at least one of second play-related data of another device or a second play video showing a second player of another device throwing darts pins. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an example of a method of receiving one;

Referring to FIG. 7, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can recognize traffic information of a network composed of devices participating in a play session with a play time limit. The control unit 100 can determine the network class of other devices 2000 related to the objects displayed on the display unit 120 based on the traffic information (S410). Here, the traffic information is information relating to the transmission/reception speed of the network between the darts game device (1000) and the other device (2000) or between the darts game device (1000) and the darts game server (3000). obtain. In addition, such traffic information can be received from the darts game server (3000) through the network communication unit (150). Alternatively, the traffic information can be determined based on latency calculated by the network communication unit 150 transmitting and receiving packets to and from the other device 2000 . However, it is not limited to this.

The network grade may be a grade determined by the control unit (100) according to preset conditions so that the network communication unit (150) receives different play-related data according to the grade. A network rating may include any form of numerical value capable of quantitatively expressing the communication capabilities of a darts game device, server, and/or associated network.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the network grade of other devices (2000) having traffic less than the preset traffic as the first grade based on the traffic information. The control unit (100) can determine the network grade of other devices (2000) having traffic equal to or greater than the preset traffic to be the second grade. That is, the control unit (100) can determine the network network grade of another device (2000) having a good network transmission/reception speed as the first grade. Then, the control unit 100 can determine the network grade of another device 2000 whose network transmission/reception speed is lower than that of the first grade to be the second grade. However, it is not limited to this.

The network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) displays the second play result data of the other device (2000) or the image of the second player of the other device (2000) throwing the darts pin based on the network grade. At least one of the second play videos can be received (S420).

Specifically, the network communication unit 150 can receive the second play-related data including the second play video and the second result data from another device 2000 corresponding to the first grade. Also, the network communication unit (150) can receive the second play-related data including the second play result data from the other device (2000) corresponding to the second grade. In other words, the network communication unit 150 can receive second play-related data that does not include the second play video from another device 2000 corresponding to the second class.

In general, in the case of a play video captured by a camera unit of another device (2000), information on the score obtained by throwing darts on the other device (2000) and the act of throwing darts N times are allowed. The size of the play result data may be larger than that of the play result data including information on the points obtained in the rounds played. Therefore, when the network communication unit (150) receives the play video from another device (2000) corresponding to the second class, it may take a long time. Therefore, the network communication unit (150) can receive the second play-related data including the second play video only from other devices (2000) corresponding to the first class. Then, the network communication unit (150) does not receive the second play video from the other device (2000) corresponding to the second grade, but receives the second play related data including only the second play result data. be able to. However, it is not limited to this.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) may not be able to receive the second play video from another device (2000) that falls under the second grade. In this case, the control unit 100 can select the display image related to the second play-related data from at least one pre-stored image. Also, the display unit 120 can display the display image selected by the control unit 100 . Here, the display image includes a pre-stored image of the second player throwing the darts pin, a predetermined character image for identifying the second player, and a predetermined character image for identifying the second player. can include at least one of The display unit 120 can display the selected display image. Therefore, even if the network communication unit (150) cannot receive the second play video from another device (2000) corresponding to the second class, the display unit (120) can display the display video related to the second play related data. can be displayed. In this case, based on the second play-related data, it is possible to provide a visual effect that can increase the player's interest compared to displaying only the identification information of the other device (2000).

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the object displayed on the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) may include multiple images. As an example, the object may be a video showing a second player on another device (2000) throwing a dart pin during a time period included in the play session, a predetermined character video to identify the second player, At least one of predetermined text identifying the second player or a video of the second player's dart target portion may be included. In this case, the network communication unit (150) may receive only at least one image from another device (2000) corresponding to the first class.

Specifically, the control unit (100) causes an object including an image showing a second player of another device (2000) to throw a dart pin and an image related to the second player's dart target to be displayed. can decide. However, the network communication unit (150) can also receive only the image of the second player throwing the darts pin on the other device (2000). In this case, the control unit (100) can select a pre-stored image corresponding to the image related to the dart target portion of the second player based on the second play-related data. Also, the control unit 100 may determine to display an object including an image of the second player throwing darts and a pre-stored image.

For example, the control unit (100) can recognize that the second player has scored 20 points based on the second player-related data including only the second play result data. The image related to the second player's dart target portion that the network communication unit (150) could not receive may be an image of the second player's dart pin reaching the 20-point area. In this case, the control unit 100 can select an image in which the dart pins reach the 20-point area among at least one image pre-stored in the storage unit 110 . Also, the control unit 100 may determine to display an object including an image of the second player throwing the darts pin and an image of the darts pin reaching the area of 20 points. However, it is not limited to this.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) may not be able to receive the second play video from another device (2000) that falls under the second grade. In this case, the control unit (100) can compare the previously stored play-related data of the other device (2000) with the second play-related data. Then, the control unit (100) can determine whether to redetermine the network class based on the comparison result.

Specifically, the control unit (100) re-determines the network rating when the difference between the past play-related data and the second play-related data is greater than a preset threshold as a result of comparison. can decide to

For example, the control unit (100) can compare the second play-related data received from the other device (2000) determined as the second grade with past play-related data. The control unit (100) can redetermine the network grade of the other device (2000) to the first grade when the difference is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. For example, the control unit (100) can compare the past play-related data of the other device (2000) pre-stored in the storage unit (110) with the second play-related data. The control unit (100) can generate a difference value representing the difference between the past play-related data and the second play-related data based on the comparison result. In addition, the control unit (100) determines to re-determine the network grade of the other device (2000) to the first grade when the generated difference value is greater than the preset threshold as a result of the comparison. be able to. In this case, the network communication unit (150) can receive the second play video of the other device (2000). However, it is not limited to this.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the number of objects to be displayed on the display unit (120) based on at least one of traffic information and display unit information. can be further determined. Here, the display part information includes at least one of information about the size of the display part 120, information about the number of the display parts 120, and information about the display area of the display part 120. be able to. However, it is not limited to this.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can recognize the transmission/reception speed of the network between the darts game device (1000) and a plurality of other devices or the darts game server (3000) based on the traffic information. . Then, the control unit (100) can determine the number of objects related to other devices (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) based on the recognized speed.

For example, the control unit 100 can determine to display more objects related to other devices 2000 on the display unit 120 as the recognized network transmission/reception speed is faster. However, it is not limited to this.

Also, the control unit (100) can determine the number of objects related to other devices (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) based on the display unit information.

For example, the control unit 100 can determine to display more objects related to other devices 2000 as the size of the display unit 120 is larger based on the display unit information. Alternatively, the control unit 100 may determine to display more objects related to other devices 2000 as the number of display units 120 increases based on the display unit information. However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) can also determine the number of objects to be displayed on the display unit (120) based on both the traffic information and the display unit information.

According to the above, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines the network grade of other devices (2000) related to objects displayed on the display unit (120) based on network traffic information. be able to. In this case, the network communication unit (150) can receive appropriate play-related data from the other device (2000) based on the network grade determined by the control unit (100). For example, if the network communication unit (150) receives the play video without referring to the network rating as in the present disclosure, it may take longer than expected to receive the play video. In this case, there is a possibility that the real-time property of objects related to other devices (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) may deteriorate. Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) can receive appropriate play-related data from other devices (2000) based on the network grade determined by the control unit (100). Therefore, in the present disclosure, the situation described above can be prevented, and real-time display of objects related to other devices (2000) is ensured.

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) transmits to other devices (2000) or the darts game server (3000) based on the network grade. ) can also be selected.

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) generates the first play result data of the darts game device (1000) or the first play result data showing the first player of the darts game device (1000) throwing the darts pin based on the network grade. At least one of the play videos can also be transmitted.

For example, the network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play-related data including the first play video and the first play result data to the other device (2000) corresponding to the first grade. Then, the network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play-related data including the first play result data to the other device (2000) corresponding to the second grade. In other words, the network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play-related data that does not include the first play video to the other device (2000) corresponding to the second class.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also determine whether to redetermine the network rating for other devices (2000).

Specifically, when the first play image of the first player is captured by the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) controls the first play image and the first player's image previously stored in the storage unit (110). It is possible to recognize the past play video. In this case, the control unit (100) may decide whether to re-determine the network rating based on the comparison between the past play video and the first play video.

For example, the control unit (100), as a result of comparison between the video related to the past play and the first play video, if the difference is greater than a preset threshold value, the other device (2000) It may decide to re-determine such network class. For example, when the first play video is captured through the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) stores the past play video of the first player stored in advance in the storage unit (110) and the first play video. One-play videos can be compared to generate a difference value representing the difference between the two videos. The control unit (100) can decide to redetermine the network class of the other device (2000) when the generated difference value is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. . Then, the network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play video to another device (2000) based on the re-determined network rating. In this case, the first play video shot because the first player has scored far higher than the score earned in the past play or because a specific event has occurred is displayed on the display unit (120) of the other device (2000). ).

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to re-determine the network grade of the other device (2000) based on the play-related data of the first player. can also be determined.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines whether or not to re-determine the network grade based on the comparison between the past play-related data of the first player and the first play-related data pre-stored in the storage unit (110). can decide whether

For example, the control unit (100) re-determines the network grade when the difference between the past play-related data and the first play-related data is greater than a preset threshold as a result of comparison. can be determined to For example, the control unit (100) can compare the past play-related data of the first player pre-stored in the storage unit (110) with the first play-related data. The control unit (100) can generate a difference value representing the difference between the past play-related data and the first play-related data based on the comparison result. In addition, the control unit (100) decides to redetermine the network class of the other device (2000) when the generated difference value is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. can be done. Then, the network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play video to another device (2000) based on the re-determined network rating. In this case, the first play video shot because the first player has scored far higher than the score earned in the past play or because a specific event has occurred is displayed on the display unit (120) of the other device (2000). ).

According to the above, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) allows the other device (2000) or the darts game server (3000) to perform appropriate play based on the network grade determined by the control unit (100). Relevant data can be sent. For example, if the network communication unit (150) transmits the play video without referring to the network rating as in the present disclosure, it may take longer than expected to transmit the play video. In this case, there is a possibility that the real-time property of the object related to the darts game machine (1000) displayed on the display of the other device (2000) may deteriorate. Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) can transmit appropriate play-related data to other devices (2000) based on the network grade determined by the control unit (100). Accordingly, the present disclosure can prevent situations such as those described above. Furthermore, if there is a delay in the transmission of data to be transmitted by the network communication unit (150) to another device (2000), the reception speed of data to be received by the network communication unit (150) is also affected. It could be. Therefore, the network communication unit (150) can appropriately receive play-related data based on the network grade determined by the control unit (100).

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the operations described above may also be performed by the darts game server (3000).

As an example, the control unit (100) of the darts game server (3000) sends each of a plurality of other devices based on traffic information of a network composed of devices participating in a play session to which a play time limit is given. Such network ratings can be determined. Here, multiple other devices can include a darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000). The network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) transmits the play result data of the plurality of other devices or the appearance of the players of the plurality of devices throwing darts pins based on the determined network grade of each of the plurality of other devices. can receive play-related data including at least one of the play videos showing the For example, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) receives the second play-related data including the second play video and the second result data from the other device (2000) corresponding to the first class based on the network class. can do. The network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can receive second play-related data including second play result data of the other device (2000) from the other device (2000) corresponding to the second grade. can.

As another example, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) transmits the play result data of the plurality of other devices or the players of the plurality of other devices based on the determined network grade of each of the plurality of other devices. can transmit play-related data including at least one of the play videos showing the player throwing the darts pin. For example, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) sends a first play image of a first player of the darts game device (1000) throwing a dart pin to another device (2000) corresponding to the first class based on the network class. and first play-related data including first play result data of the first player. The network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can transmit the first play-related data including the first play result data of the game device (1000) to the other device (2000) corresponding to the second grade.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) participates in a play session progressing after the first time period based on the play result information of the multiple devices progressing in the first time period. of players can be determined. Below, FIG. 8 is used to describe how the darts game server (3000) in the present disclosure determines multiple players to participate in the play session progressing after the first time period.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a first method by which the darts game server in the present disclosure determines multiple players to participate in a second play session progressing after the first time period.

Referring to FIG. 8, the darts game server 3000 can receive first play result information from a plurality of devices participating in a first play session during a first time period (S510). Here, the first play result information can be information related to the result generated by ending the first play session. The first play result information is identification information of each of the plurality of devices that participated in the first play session, information on the score of each player determined by the end of the first play session, or information on the first play session It can include information related to the ranking of each player determined by the end of the .

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first play result information was played by players on multiple devices during a first time period that at least partially overlaps with the time limit imposed in the first play session. May contain result data.

Specifically, on October 1, 2021, the first player who participated in the first play session, which has a time limit of 10 minutes starting at 10:00 am, will start playing at 10:00 am on October 1, 2021. It is possible to be in a darts game for 10 minutes. And the second player can be participating in the darts game for 8 minutes from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021. In this case, the first play result information may include result data played by the first player and result data played by the second player that overlap for at least 8 minutes.

As another example, on October 1, 2021, the first player participating in the first play session, which has a time limit of 10 minutes, begins at 10:00 am on October 1, 2021. It is possible to be in a darts game for 10 minutes. And the second player can be participating in the darts game for 8 minutes from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021. Since the time limit for the play session is from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, the first player's 10-minute play and the second player's 8-minute play are both included in the play result data. can be recognized as

Based on the first play result information, the darts game server (3000) can determine a plurality of players to participate in the second play session during the second time period after the first time period (S520). Here, the second time period of the second play session can be a time period having the same duration as the first time period but progressing from a second time after the first time.

For example, a first play session and a second play session may both be timed to have the darts game run for the same 10 minutes. If the first play session proceeds from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021, the second play session will be at 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, or 10:15 am on October 1, 2021, etc. , October 1, 2021 from 10:10 am onwards. However, it is not limited to this, and the second play session and the first play session can each have different periods. As an example, the first play session may run for 10 minutes and the second play session may run for 15 minutes.

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) selects multiple players with preset rankings based on the rankings included in the first play result information as players participating in the second play session. can decide to

For example, the game server (3000) can determine, based on the first play result information, that the players ranked first and second in the first play session are the players participating in the second play session. . That is, the darts game server (3000) can determine that the players having the preset rankings in the first play session are the players participating in the second play session.

For example, based on the first play result information, the game server (3000) selects the odd-numbered players ranked 1st, 3rd, and 5th in the first play session as players participating in the second play session. can be determined. However, it is not limited to this.

In other multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) selects players whose ranking included in the first play result information is equal to or higher than a preset ranking as players participating in the second play session. can decide to

For example, the darts game server (3000) determines, based on the first play result information, two players ranked second or higher in the first play session to be players participating in the second play session. can be done. However, it is not limited to this.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) receives first play result information for each of sub-sessions in the first play session progressed during the first time period. can do. The darts game server (3000) may then decide to make the players with the same ranking in each of the lower sessions join together in the second play session. Here, the sub-session can be a play session that progressed in the same time period as the first play session.

For example, based on the first play result information, the darts game server (3000) determines that the player ranked first in the 1-1 play session and the player ranked 1 in the 1-2 play session of the first play session It can be decided that the second player, who is ranked first, will be the player to participate in the second play session with. That is, the darts game server (3000) can determine that multiple players with the same ranking in the first play session will be the players participating in the second play session. However, it is not limited to this.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) receives first play result information for each of the sub-sessions in the first play session progressed during the first time period. can be done. Then, the darts game server (3000) can determine players whose ranking included in the first play result information is equal to or higher than a preset ranking to participate in the second play session.

For example, based on the first play result information, the darts game server (3000) allows two players ranked second or higher in the 1st-1st play session of the first play session to participate in the second play session. You can decide to let the player who Then, the darts game server (3000) can determine that the two players ranked 2nd or higher in the 1st-2nd play session are the players participating in the 2nd play session. In other words, the darts game server (3000) can determine that the players ranked second or higher in each of the lower sessions in the first play session are the players participating in the second play session. However, it is not limited to this.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) receives first play result information for each of the sub-sessions in the first play session progressed during the first time period. can be done. The darts game server (3000) can then determine that the players with different rankings in each of the subsessions will join together in the second play session.

For example, based on the first play result information, the game server (3000) determines that the player ranked first in the 1-1 play session of the first play session and the player ranked second in the 1-2 play session to be the player participating in the second play session. That is, the darts game server (3000) can determine that players having different rankings in the first play session will participate in the second play session. However, it is not limited to this.

In embodiments of the present disclosure, when multiple players are determined, the darts game server (3000) transmits a first signal relating to the second play session to the devices associated with each of the determined multiple players. can do. Here, the first signal can be a signal for confirming whether or not to participate in the second player session. Also, when the darts game server (3000) transmits the first signal, it may also transmit information related to the second play session together. Specifically, the darts game server 3000 may transmit information about the time, date, or number of participants of the second play session. A darts game server (3000) may transmit a first signal and then receive at least one second signal corresponding to the first signal. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can determine the players participating in the second play session based on the at least one second signal.

As an example, the first signal can be a signal to passively confirm whether to participate in the second player session.

As a specific example, the first signal may be a signal containing text such as "Would you like to join the second play session?" In this case, the text may be displayed on the display units of the devices that have received the first signal. The darts game server (3000) can then determine the players participating in the second play session based on the second signal that is the response signal to the first signal received from each of the plurality of devices.

As another example, the first signal may be a signal for actively confirming whether to participate in the second player session.

As a specific example, the first signal may be a signal containing text such as "The second play session is about to start. If you do not want to participate, please answer." In this case, the text may be displayed on the display units of the devices that have received the first signal. Then, the darts game server (3000) can determine, as players participating in the second play session, the players associated with each of the plurality of devices that failed to receive the second signal, which is the response signal to the first signal. can. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) adds dummy players when it recognizes that the number of players participating in the second play session is less than a preset number. is also possible. In the present disclosure, an example of a method for the darts game server (3000) to generate a dummy player will be described below with reference to FIG.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may determine multiple players to participate in the next play session from multiple devices that have participated in play sessions having different time periods. It is possible.

Specifically, the darts game server (3000) allows a plurality of devices participating in a third play session during a third time period and a fourth play session during a fourth time period different from the third time period. You can receive play result information from The darts game server (3000) can determine a plurality of players to participate in a fifth play session during a fifth time period after the third time period and the fourth time period based on the first play result information. . For example, in the case of an international tournament, it may be difficult for players from a lower stage, such as qualifying, to all participate in the third play session, which proceeds in the third time period. Therefore, the darts game server (3000) can receive play result information from multiple devices participating in multiple play sessions each having a different time period during a lower stage such as a qualifying round. For example, the darts game server (3000) is in the third play session, which took place during the third time period from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021 to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, Korean Standard Time. Play result information can be received from multiple participating devices. The darts game server (3000) will also be responsible for the fourth play session that proceeded during the fourth time period from 10:00 am on October 1, 2021 to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, Central Standard Time. Play result information can be received from multiple devices participating in the game. That is, there may be a situation in which the fourth play session progressed during the time period from 8:00 pm on September 30, 2021 to 8:10 pm on September 30, 2021, Korean Standard Time. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can receive play result information from multiple devices participating in the third and fourth play sessions. Then, the darts game server (3000) can also determine a plurality of players to participate in the fifth play session with the same time limit based on the play result information at a stage such as the final round. For example, a darts game server (3000) may select a plurality of players participating in the fifth play session, which will run from 10:00 am on October 2, 2021 to 10:10 am on October 2, 2021, Korean Standard Time. can decide. However, it is not limited to this.

With the configuration described above, the darts game server (3000) can determine a plurality of players participating in the second play session that progresses after the first time period. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can guide the players to play the game continuously.

In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may group the players to participate in the second play session based on the ranking included in the first play result information. can. Another method by which the darts game server (3000) in the present disclosure determines the players participating in the second play session will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart for explaining an example of a second method for the darts game server of the present disclosure to determine a plurality of players participating in a second play session progressing after the first time period.

Referring to FIG. 9, the darts game server (3000) can group multiple players into multiple groups based on the ranking included in the first play result information (S521).

Specifically, the darts game server (3000) can group the players into groups according to at least one of the first to fourth criteria.

The first criterion may be a criterion for grouping a plurality of players based on the proximity of the ranking values included in the first play result information.

For example, the darts game server (3000) can determine rankings such as 1st and 8th in the first play session based on the first play result information. Here, 8th place is the lowest ranking in the first play session and may be the ranking with the lowest proximity to 1st place. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can group the 2nd to 4th places, which are relatively closer to the 1st place than the 5th to 8th places, into one group together with the 1st place. can. Then, the darts game server (3000) can group the 5th to 7th places, which are relatively closer to the 8th place than the 1st to 4th places, into one group together with the 8th place. . However, it is not limited to this.

The second criterion can be a criterion for grouping a plurality of players having the same ranking value included in the first play result information into the same group.

For example, the darts game server (3000) groups the player ranked first in the 1st-1st play session and the player ranked first in the 1st-2nd play session of the first play session into the same group. be able to.

The third criterion can be a criterion for grouping a plurality of players with different ranking values included in the first play result information into the same group.

For example, the darts game server (3000) groups the player ranked 1st in the 1st-1st play session and the player ranked 2nd in the 1-2nd play session out of the 1st play session into the same group. be able to.

Also, the fourth criterion may be a criterion for grouping a plurality of players based on the proximity of the score values included in the first play result information.

For example, the darts game server (3000) may determine the player with the highest score and the player with the lowest score in the first play session based on the first play result information. In this case, the darts game server (3000) groups the player who obtained the highest score and the player whose score is close to that player into one group, and the player who obtained the lowest score and the player who obtained the lowest score. Players with high proximity to the score can be grouped into one group. However, it is not limited to this.

The darts game server (3000) may determine the plurality of players participating in the second play session during the second time period by allocating the same sub-session to players belonging to the same group among the plurality of groups. Yes (S522).

Specifically, the darts game server 3000 may group the plurality of players into a first group and a second group according to at least one of the first to fourth criteria.

For example, the darts game server (3000) groups the player ranked first in the 1-1 play session and the player ranked first in the 1-2 play session into the first group according to the second criterion. can do. Also, the darts game server (3000) can group the second-placed player in the 1-1 play session and the second-placed player in the 1-2 play session into a second group. The darts game server (3000) assigns the 2nd-1st play session of the 2nd play session to the players belonging to the first group, and assigns the 2-2nd play session of the second play session to the players belonging to the second group. can be assigned. In the manner described above, the darts game server can determine multiple players to participate in the second play session during the second time period. Here, the 2-1 play session and the 2-2 play session can be sub-sessions of the second play session to which the same time limit as the second play session is given. However, it is not limited to this.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may determine multiple players to participate in the second play session. After the plurality of players are determined, the darts game server (3000) can also group the determined players.

Specifically, the darts game server (3000) can group the determined players into a plurality of groups including a first group and a second group. For example, when the determined number of players is 8, the darts game server 3000 randomly extracts 4 players from the 8 players, groups them into the first group, and divides the remaining 4 players into the first group. Can be grouped into a second group. However, it is not limited to this, and a plurality of groups can also be determined based on the first play result.

Also, when the determined players are grouped into a plurality of groups, the darts game server (3000) can match the 2nd-1st play session of the second play session with the first group. . Then, the darts game server (3000) can match the 2-2nd play session of the second play session with the second group.

Also, the darts game server (3000) can determine to start the first darts game in which the players included in the first group participate in the 2-1 play session. The darts game server (3000), in conjunction with deciding to start the first darts game, starts a second darts game in which the players included in the second group participate in a 2-2 play session. can be determined. However, it is not limited to this.

With the above configuration, the darts game server (3000) can group multiple players into multiple groups. The darts game server (3000) can then assign the same sub-session to each of the multiple groups. In this case, among a plurality of players, players having approximately the same ability can be matched in the next match. In addition, players who will participate in the next play session can be automatically determined according to the play results in each play session, so players do not have to bother to select opponent players. You can seamlessly progress through darts gameplay with players of equal skill.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may also generate dummy players if there are insufficient players to join the play session. Here the dummy player can be a virtual player rather than a real player. The darts game server (3000) can then allow the generated dummy player to participate in at least one play session where the number of players is insufficient. A method for the darts game server (3000) to generate a dummy player will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device generates a dummy player for a server in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, the darts game server (3000) can determine a backup player who will proceed with the second play session in the second time period based on the first play result information (S610). Here, the reserve players may be reserve or tentatively determined players before the darts game server (3000) determines the players who will proceed with the second play session.

For example, the darts game server (3000) selects three players ranked first in the 1-1 to 1-3 play sessions of the first play session as reserve players participating in the second play session. can decide to

The darts game server (3000) can determine whether to generate a dummy player according to the number of backup players (S620).

Specifically, when the darts game server (3000) recognizes that the number of reserve players is less than the number set for the second play session, it can decide to create a dummy player. Here the dummy player can be a virtual player rather than a real player.

For example, the second play session may be a two-player team darts game. Therefore, an even number of players, such as four or six, may be required to progress the second play session. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can recognize that if the number of reserve players is an odd number, it is less than the number set for the second play session. In this case, the control unit (100) can decide to create a game player.

If the darts game server (3000) decides to create a dummy player, it can add the dummy player to the players participating in the second play session (S630). The darts game server (3000) can then determine that the number of players for progressing the second play session has been met by adding the dummy player.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) can generate dummy players based on the first play result information.

Specifically, based on the first play result information, the darts game server (3000) creates a dummy player to imitate the play record of one of the players participating in the first play session. can be generated. For example, players participating in a second play session may lose interest in a darts game if a dummy player is simply created to score the same points repeatedly. Therefore, the darts game server (3000) creates a dummy player to imitate the play record of one of the players participating in the first play session so as to keep the players interested in the darts game. can be generated.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the dummy player's darts gameplay ability may also be determined in conjunction with the first play outcome information of the players involved in the second play session in which the dummy player participates. .

Specifically, based on the first play result information, the game server (3000) has determined that the players ranked 1st and 2nd in the first play session will participate in the second play session. Sometimes. If the dummy player's darts game play ability is significantly lower than the darts game play ability of the players participating in the second play session, the players participating in the second play session may lose interest in the darts game. Therefore, the darts game server (3000) can determine the darts game play ability of the dummy player in conjunction with the first play result information of the players included in the second play session. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, when a dummy player is created, the darts game server (3000) can assign a pre-stored video of the player throwing darts to the dummy player. be. In this case, images of the dummy player can be output from multiple devices participating in the second play session.

With the above-described configuration, the darts game server (3000) can prevent a situation in which the number of players participating in the second play session is insufficient and the players cannot proceed with the second play session.

A dummy player may also be added to the first play session, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

For example, a player of the darts gaming device (1000) may create a play session through the darts gaming device (1000) to participate in the darts game and then wait for other players to join. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can recognize that other players have not participated even though the player has waited for a certain period of time or more. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can create a dummy player and have the dummy player participate in the play session created by the player of the darts game device (1000). Therefore, the darts game server (3000) can prevent players from spending a long time waiting for other players to join.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) selects dummy players participating in the first session if the number of players participating in the second play session is not less than a preset number. Deletion is also possible.

Specifically, when determining the players participating in the second play session, the darts game server (3000) determines whether there is a dummy player among the players participating in the first play session. It is possible to judge When the darts game server (3000) determines that there is a dummy player, it can recognize the rankings included in the first play result information of players other than the dummy player. The darts game server (3000) can then determine that the players with preset rankings will participate in the second play session.

For example, the player who placed first in the 1-1 play session of the first play session can be the dummy player. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can determine that the player who ranks first among the players excluding the dummy player is the player participating in the second play session. Players in general may prefer to face off against humans rather than dummy players. Therefore, when the darts game server (3000) recognizes that the second play session can proceed without the dummy player, it determines that the players other than the dummy player will participate in the second play session. be able to.

With the above-described configuration, the darts game server (3000) can prevent a situation in which the number of players participating in the play session is insufficient and the players cannot proceed with the darts game.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) and the display unit of the other device (2000) can display information about the play session. Information related to the play session displayed on the display unit (120) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining an example of information related to a play session displayed on the display unit of the darts game device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.

In FIG. 11, the information displayed in the first display area (121) of the display unit (120) will be described. Also, the first to fifth objects, etc., described in FIG. 11 are separated for ease of description, but objects related to the player different from the first and second objects described in FIG. can be.

Referring to FIG. 11, the display unit (120) may include a first area (410), a third area (420), a fourth area (430) and a background area (440). However, it is not limited to this.

An object related to another device 2000 can be displayed in the first area 410 . Here, the object related to the other device (2000) displayed in the first area (410) is a video of the player of the other device (2000) throwing darts during the time period included in the play session. At least one of a predetermined character image for identifying the player of the other device (2000) or a predetermined text for identifying the player of the other device (2000) may be included. .

For example, the first object 411 displayed in the first area 410 may include an image of a player of another device 2000 throwing darts. Here, the video showing the player throwing the darts pin on the other device (2000) can be a real-time play video captured by the camera section of the other device (2000). The first object (411) can also contain preset text to identify the player of the other device (2000).

For another example, the second object (412) displayed in the first area (410) may include only an image of a player of another device (2000) throwing darts.

A third object (413) displayed in the first area (410) may include a display image prestored in the storage unit (110) of the darts game device (1000).

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) may not be able to receive play video from another device (2000) related to the third object (413), and may receive play-related data including only play result data. In this case, the control unit 100 can select a display image related to the play-related data among at least one image pre-stored in the storage unit 110 based on the received play-related data. The display unit 120 can display a third object 413 including a pre-stored display image of another device 2000 according to the selection of the control unit 100 .

A fourth object (414) displayed in the first area (410) may include only predetermined character images for identifying players of other devices (2000).

Looking at the fourth object (414) in a little more detail, a highlight effect (500) can be rendered around the fourth object (414). Here, the highlight effect (500) can be an effect for increasing the interest in the darts game of the player of the darts game device (1000).

For example, the control unit (100) can determine that the player of the other device (2000) related to the fourth object (414) is a player saved in advance by the player of the darts game device (1000). In this case, the controller 100 may control the display 120 to display a highlight effect around the fourth object 414 . However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) can apply another highlight effect to the object besides the highlight effect shown in FIG. As an example, the control unit (100) can provide a visual effect of shaking an object associated with another device (2000) that has determined that a specific event occurrence condition has been met. can. Alternatively, the control unit (100) may provide a visual effect of once enlarging and then shrinking an object related to another device (2000) determined to satisfy a specific event occurrence condition. can. The control unit (100) displays in the first area (410) only one object related to another device (2000) determined to satisfy the specific event generation condition, and the other objects are displayed in the first area (410). 410) may also be determined not to be displayed. The control unit (100) can also output a preset video as an object related to another device (2000) that has determined that a specific event occurrence condition has been met. The control unit (100) can also output a preset image around an object related to another device (2000) that determines that a specific event occurrence condition is satisfied.

The control unit (100) can determine whether or not the player of the other device (2000) satisfies a specific event occurrence condition based on the play-related data of the other device (2000). Here, the specific events include an event in which a specific score is obtained within a preset time, an event that occurs when the time limit for throwing darts is exceeded, and an event for throwing darts within the time limit for a round. It can include an event that occurs when the inning is not thrown, an event that occurs when the game is confirmed as first place in the play session, and the like.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine that the player of the other device (2000) has obtained a specific score within a preset time based on the play-related data of the other device (2000). can. In this case, it is possible for the control unit (100) to apply a highlight effect to an object related to another device (2000).

The control unit (100) can also apply highlight effects to multiple objects based on play-related data of multiple other devices.

For example, the control unit (100) determines whether there is a chance that the ranking of the player regarding the fourth object (414) can overtake the ranking of the player regarding the third object (413) based on the play-related data. can be done. In this case, the control unit (100) can apply similar highlight effects to the third object (413) and the fourth object (414).

In addition, when looking at the objects displayed in the first area 410, an image of the player of the other device 2000 throwing the dart pin and an image of the dart target part of the other device 2000 are displayed. can be displayed in the first area (410). Also, an object containing only predetermined text to identify the player of the other device (2000) can be displayed in the first area (410). Also, an object including a predetermined character image for identifying the player of the other device (2000) and a predetermined text for identifying the player of the other device (2000) is provided in the first area (410). It can also be displayed on

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the object displayed in the first area (410) may be an image of the dart target portion of the other device (2000), or a player of the other device (2000) throwing a dart pin. It can be an object containing one of the images of the figure. Here, the image related to the dart target portion of the other device (2000) is a pre-stored virtual image related to the dart target portion corresponding to the play-related data of the other device (2000), or the other device (2000). The dart pin thrown by the second player hits the dart target.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the network class of other devices (2000) related to the object based on the traffic information of the network composed of the devices participating in the play session. . Based on the network grade, the control unit (100) determines whether or not to display an object including a virtual image of a pre-stored darts target portion corresponding to the play-related data of the other device (2000). It can be determined whether to display an object including an actual image of a dart pin thrown by the second player of the device 2000 hitting the dart target.

For example, when the control unit (100) determines the network grade related to the other device (2000) to be the second grade, the network communication unit (150) receives play-related data including play result data from the other device (2000). Data can be received. In this case, the control unit (100) can determine to include the image related to the dart target portion pre-stored in the storage unit (110) in the object based on the received play-related data. As a specific example, the control unit (100) can recognize that the player of the other device (2000) has scored 20 points based on the received play-related data. The control unit 100 can select an image in which the dart pins reach the area of 20 points among at least one image pre-stored in the storage unit 110 . The display unit 120 can display an object including an image of a dart pin reaching an area of 20 points according to the selection of the control unit 100 .

For another example, the control unit (100) can determine the network network grade of another device (2000) related to the object as the first grade. When the control unit (100) determines the network grade of the other device (2000) to be the first grade, the network communication unit (150) reflects the player of the other device (2000) throwing the darts pin. Video can be received. In this case, the display unit 120 can display an object including an image of a player of another device 2000 throwing darts.

A fifth object (421) displayed in the third area (420) can be an object related to play of the darts game device (1000). However, the objects displayed in the third area 420 may be objects related to other devices 2000, depending on the embodiment.

In the fourth area 430, information regarding the play time limit of the play session can be provided.

For example, the fourth area 430 may display information about a first play time limit including a time limit for throwing darts. Alternatively, the fourth area 430 may display information about a second play time limit including a time limit for a round that allows throwing darts N times. A fourth area 430 can display information about a third play time limit, including a time limit for a set containing K rounds. Alternatively, the fourth area 430 may display information about a preset waiting time period between the two sets. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the effective play time period of the play session based on the play time limit given to the play session. When the effective play time period is determined, the control unit 100 can display information on the effective play time period in the fourth area. Here, the effective play time period can be the time period allowed for the first player of the darts game device (1000) to play the darts game in the play session. For example, a play session may include a first sub-play session in which all players participating in the play session must throw one dart pin from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. on October 1, 2021. can. In this case, the effective play time period for the first subordinate play session may be ten seconds, but may gradually decrease as the first subordinate play session progresses. A method for determining the effective play time period of a play session by the control unit (100) based on the play time limit given to the play session will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the background area (440), information related to the play session, images related to the play session, or images predetermined by the player of the darts game device (1000) can be displayed. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the background area (440) can display objects associated with other devices (2000).

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive play-related data from other devices (2000). In this case, the control unit (100) can acquire information on the position where the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) reaches the dart target unit based on the play-related data of the other device (2000). . The control unit (100) displays the other device (2000) on the background area (440) of the darts game device (1000) based on the position at which the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) reaches the dart target. can be displayed. An example of an object related to another device 2000 displayed in the background area 440 will be described below with reference to FIG.

With the above configuration, the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) can display real-time information related to the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. Therefore, the player of the darts game device (1000) can confirm information related to various players participating in the darts game in real time, and enjoy the darts game with interest.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) can also determine the size of each object displayed in the first area. Another embodiment of the object displayed in the second area in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. 12 .

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining another example of objects displayed in the first area in some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines a third attribute indicating the display size of the plurality of objects associated with each of the plurality of other devices. be able to. The control unit (100) can also determine the third attribute such that at least one object among a plurality of objects related to a plurality of other devices has a different size from other objects. Also, the control unit 100 can determine the fourth attribute so that at least one other object is not displayed by determining the third attribute such that at least one object has a different size. .

As an example, referring to (a) of FIG. 12, the control unit (100) selects an object (411) related to the player predetermined by the player of the darts game device (1000) from among the plurality of objects. A third attribute can be determined to be large. An increase in the size of the predetermined player-related object (411) may increase the area occupied in the first area (410). Therefore, the control unit (100) can determine the fourth attribute of at least one other object such that at least one other object is not displayed in the first area (410).

When the control unit (100) determines that at least one of the plurality of objects displayed in the first area (410) is larger than the rest of the objects, the size of the rest of the objects was previously displayed. It can also be determined to be smaller than the original size.

For example, multiple objects displayed in the first area 410 may be displayed to have the same first size. The control unit (100) can determine that a predetermined object (411) related to the player exists in the first area (410). In this case, the control unit 100 can determine the third attribute such that the predetermined player-related object 411 has a second size larger than the first size. The control unit 100 may determine the third attribute such that the remaining objects other than the predetermined player-related object 411 have a second size smaller than the first size.

As another example, the control unit (100) makes the object (411) associated with the player with the highest ranking among the players participating in the same play session as the darts game device (1000) larger than the remaining objects. The third attribute can be determined as follows.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 12, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) displays a composite image (450) related to the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. can decide. Here, the composite image can be a composite image of players associated with a plurality of other devices.

As an example, the composite video can be a video of a plurality of players of another device (2000) enjoying a darts game with one darts game device. In this case, since the image of one darts game device and the images of each of the plurality of players are displayed in a combined state, the plurality of players are playing together on one darts game device. Such video can be output. As another example, the composite video can be a video of multiple players of another device (2000) enjoying a darts game using multiple darts game devices. In one example of the present disclosure, the darts gaming device (1000) and the other device (2000) participating in the play session can be the same device. In this case, the coordinate values relating to the positions of the dart target and the player photographed by the camera of each device can be constant in the video. Therefore, the control unit (100) can quickly generate a composite video even if play videos are received from a plurality of other devices.

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) can receive a plurality of play videos captured by the camera units of each of the plurality of other devices from each of the plurality of other devices. When a plurality of play videos are received, the control unit (100) can generate a composite video such that the received plurality of play videos are collectively displayed as one video. Also, the display unit 120 may display the generated composite image in the first area 410 . In this case, the player of the darts game device (1000) can feel the realism of playing a darts game together with a plurality of players.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can group multiple players included in the composite image. Then, the control unit (100) can generate a composite image based on the play images of each of the plurality of grouped players.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the difference between the first ranking information included in the first play-related data and the second ranking information included in the second play-related data in the time period included in the play session. can determine the proximity between Here, the first play-related data can be data related to the player of the darts game device (1000), and the second play-related data can be data related to the player of the other device (2000). The control unit (100) can group a predetermined number of devices based on the determined proximity.

For example, the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. In this case, the control unit (100) can group the players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th based on the predetermined proximity. Then, the control unit (100) can generate a composite image based on the play images of each of the plurality of grouped players. The display unit (120) may display the generated composite image in the first area (410).

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also control the display unit (120) to display the synthesized image and at least one object in the first area (410).

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the difference between the first ranking information included in the first play-related data and the second ranking information included in the second play-related data in the time period included in the play session. can determine the proximity between The control unit (100) can generate a composite image of at least two players out of the plurality of players based on the determined degree of proximity. When the composite image is generated, the display unit 120 can display the composite image of at least two players. Also, the control unit 100 can determine that information about players other than at least two players is displayed as an object.

For example, the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) may be 50th in the play session. Then, the control unit (100) can select a plurality of players ranked 46th to 49th and 51st to 54th based on the degree of proximity between the first ranking information and the second ranking information. . The control unit 100 may determine that a plurality of objects related to the players ranked 46th to 49th are displayed in the first area 410 . Also, the control unit (100) can control the network communication unit (150) to receive play videos from a plurality of other devices related to the 51st to 54th players. When play images are received from a plurality of other devices, the control unit (100) can generate a composite image including the 51st to 54th players. In this case, the display unit 120 can display a plurality of objects related to the players ranked 46th to 49th and a composite image related to the players ranked 51st to 54th in the first area 410 .

With the above configuration, the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 can display at least one object or image in the first area 410 in various ways.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) determines whether to change the relative position of each of multiple objects based on play-related data received via the network communication unit (150). can be determined. A method for the control unit (100) in the present disclosure to determine whether to change the relative position of each of a plurality of objects will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative position of each of the plurality of objects in the plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure.

Before describing FIG. 13, the first object in FIG. 13 can be the object associated with the first device described in FIG. And the second object can be the object related to the second device described in FIG. That is, the first object and the second object in FIG. 13 can be objects related to devices different from the first object and the second object described in FIG.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 13, the display unit (120) may include a first display area (121) and a second display area (122). And the first display area (121) can include the first area (410) and the second display area (122) can include the second area (460). However, it is not limited to this.

A plurality of objects having a first shape can be displayed in the first area 410 . Here, a plurality of objects included in the first area 410 can be objects related to a plurality of other devices. The first form includes a video showing a plurality of other device players throwing darts, a predetermined character video for identifying the plurality of other device players, and a plurality of other device players. and/or images of dart target portions of a plurality of other devices. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, a first object 415 displayed in the first area 410 among the plurality of objects may be an object associated with the first device. The first object (415) can then include preset text to identify the player of the first device. Also, the first object 415 may include a space in which an image of the first player throwing darts or a predetermined character image is inserted.

A plurality of objects having a second shape can be displayed in the second area 460 . And, the second form may include at least one of predetermined text for identifying each player of the plurality of devices. Also, the information indicated by the plurality of objects displayed in the second area (460) can be information related to the ranking of play sessions in which the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) participate. Therefore, a plurality of objects included in the first area 410 can also be included in the second area 460 in a second form different from the first form.

For example, the form of the first object (415) associated with the first device displayed in the first area (410) may be the first form. Also, the form of the first object 461 associated with the first device displayed in the second area 460 may be a second form different from the first form.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) controls the first object (415) displayed in the first area (410) and the The relative position of the second object (462) displayed in the second area (460) can be changed.

Specifically, based on the received play-related data, the control unit (100) calculates a first degree of proximity between the play-related data relating to the first object (415) and the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). can decide. Here, the first proximity can represent how close the player's ranking of the darts game device (1000) and the player's ranking of the first object (415) are. Also, the control unit (100) can determine a second proximity between the play-related data of the second object (462) of the second device and the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). Here, the second proximity can represent how close the ranking of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the ranking of the player related to the second object (462) are. When the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity are determined, the control unit (100) compares the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity to determine the difference between the first degree of proximity and the second degree of proximity. It can be determined whether or not there has been a change in the superiority/inferiority relationship. Then, when the control unit (100) determines that there is a change in the superiority relationship between the first proximity and the second proximity, the first object (415) and the second object (462) are relatively You can change the position.

For example, the controller (100) may decide to change the relative positions of the first object (415) and the second object (462) displayed in the first area (410). In this case, referring to (b) of FIG. 13, a second object (416) related to the second device is displayed at the position where the first object (415) was displayed in the first area (410). Is possible. Accordingly, the control unit (100) can determine to display the first object (415) at another position of the first area (410). In this case, another position of the first object (415) displayed in the first area (410) can be determined based on at least one of a score or ranking of the first object (415). be.

For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 13 again, the control unit (100) determines the relative positions of the first object (461) and the second object (462) displayed in the second area (460). You can decide to change. In this case, referring to (b) of FIG. 13, a second object (462) related to the second device is displayed at the position where the first object (461) was displayed in the second area (460). Is possible. Also, the control unit 100 can determine to display the first object 461 at another position in the second area 460 . In this case, the other position of the first object (461) displayed in the second area (460) is based on at least one of the scores or rankings of the first object (461) and the second object (462). can be determined. Therefore, the control unit (100) interlocks with changing the relative positions of the first object (461) and the second object (462) to change the first object (460) displayed in the second area (460). 461) and the second object (462) may also vary.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the first object (415) displayed in the first area (410) and the second area (460) to display A spinning operation of repeatedly exchanging the relative position of the second object 462 that has been set a predetermined number of times may be performed.

Specifically, when the control unit (100) determines that there is a change in the superiority relationship between the first object (415) and the second object (462), the first object (415) and the second object (462) Relative positions can be exchanged. In addition, the control unit (100) can exchange again the positions of the first object (415) and the second object (462) whose relative positions have been exchanged. The number of times the positions of the first object (415) and the second object (462) are repeatedly exchanged may be an odd preset number of times. Therefore, the control unit (100) repeatedly exchanges the relative positions of the first object (451) and the second object (462) a preset number of times, but finally the first object (415) and the second object (462) The relative position of the second object (462) may be changed to be displayed. However, it is not limited to this.

According to other embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the first object (415) displayed in the first area (410) and the first area (410). A spinning operation can be performed to repeat and exchange the relative positions of other objects displayed in the display a predetermined number of times.

Specifically, when the control unit (100) determines that there is a change in the superiority relationship between the first object (415) and the other objects, the relative positions of the first object (415) and the other objects are exchanged. can do. In addition, the control unit 100 can exchange the positions of the first object 415 and other objects whose relative positions have been exchanged. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second area (460) may display an object associated with the darts game device (1000). A control unit (100) displays an object related to the darts game device (1000) in a second area (460) in a third mode different from the second mode in which objects other than the object related to the darts game device (1000) are displayed. ).

As an example, the third form is a form in which an object related to the darts game device (1000) is conspicuously highlighted, or a form in which the identification information is not displayed and occupies a position in the second area. can also be In this case, the player of the darts game device (1000) can easily grasp his own ranking in the second area (460). However, it is not limited to this.

With the above configuration, the control section (100) of the darts game device (1000) can change the relative positions of the first object and the second object based on the play-related data. In this case, the darts game device (1000) can provide the player with a visual effect in which the rankings of multiple other devices change in real time.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the previously stored past play video of the player of the darts game device (1000) and the video captured by the camera unit (140). can be compared with the first play video. Then, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video based on the comparison result. A method for the control unit (100) in the present disclosure to determine whether or not to transmit the first play video will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method for determining whether or not the darts game device transmits the first play video in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to transmit the first play video of the first player of the darts game device (1000). can be done.

Specifically, when the first play image is captured by the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) controls the past play image and the first play image of the first player previously stored in the storage unit (110). can be compared. Then, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video based on the comparison result.

For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 14, when the first play video (471) is captured by the camera unit (140), the control unit (100) detects the past play video (470) and the first play video. (471) can be compared. As a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) can determine that the difference is smaller than a preset threshold value and decide not to transmit the first play video (471). For example, when the camera unit (140) captures the first play video (471), the control unit (100) retrieves the first player's past play stored in advance in the storage unit (110). The video (470) and the first play video (471) may be compared to generate a difference value representing the difference between the first play video (471) and the previous play video (470). The control unit (100) can determine not to transmit the first play video (471) when the generated difference value is smaller than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison.

To give another example, referring to (b) of FIG. 14, the control unit (100) detects the past play video (470) when the camera unit (140) captures the first play video (472). can be compared with the first play video (472). As a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) determines that the difference is greater than a preset threshold, and can decide to transmit the first play video (472). For example, when the camera unit (140) captures the first play video (472), the control unit (100) retrieves the first player's past play stored in advance in the storage unit (110). The video (470) and the first play video (472) may be compared to generate a difference value representing the difference between the first play video (472) and the previous play video (470). The control unit (100) can determine to transmit the first play video (472) when the generated difference value is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. In other words, the control unit (100) controls the newly captured video only when the difference between the first play video (472) and the past play video (470) exceeds a preset threshold value. It can be decided to transmit the first play video (472). However, it is not limited to this.

In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls other devices ( 2000) to determine whether to redetermine the network class. Here, the network class can be a class determined by the control unit (100) for other devices (2000) based on traffic information of a network composed of devices participating in the play session.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine the network grade of other devices (2000) having traffic higher than the preset traffic to be the second grade based on the traffic information. In this case, the network communication unit (150) does not transmit the play image related to the darts game device (1000) to the other device (2000) determined as the second grade, but transmits only the play-related data. It is possible. In this case, when the camera unit (140) captures the first play video (472), the control unit (100) can compare the past play video (470) with the first play video (472). . As a result of the comparison, the control unit 100 determines that the difference is greater than a preset threshold, and redetermines the network grade of the other device 2000 to the first grade. The network communication unit (150) can transmit the first play video (472) to another device (2000) re-determined as the first grade. However, it is not limited to this.

With the above configuration, the control section (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video of the first player of the darts game device (1000). Problems related to network traffic when the network communication unit (150) transmits the first play-related data including the first play video to the other device (2000) every time the first play video is captured through the camera unit (140) may occur. Therefore, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video based on the comparison between the past play video and the first play video.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game device (1000) may further include an image acquisition unit. The video acquisition unit can be a module for acquiring video of the first player of the darts game device (1000) playing the darts game. As an example, the video acquisition unit may include a camera unit (140) for shooting the first player. The control unit (100) can determine whether to transmit the first play image of the first player playing the darts game acquired by the image acquisition unit to another device (2000).

Specifically, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) compares the first play image with the past play image of the first player stored in the storage unit (110), and compares the first play image with the first play image. to other devices (2000). Here, the first play video may have a larger data volume than the non-video method play result data. Therefore, if the network communication unit (150) transmits the first play video to the other device (2000) each time the video acquisition unit acquires the first play video, network traffic load may increase. Therefore, the control unit (100) may need to compare the past play video and the first play video to determine whether to transmit the first play video.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) performs , whether to transmit the first play video to another device (2000).

For example, the control unit (100) can decide to transmit the first non-video play result data of the first player to the other device (2000) when the motion difference is equal to or less than a preset threshold. Here, the first non-video method play result data includes information on the score obtained by throwing the darts pin by the first player, information on the score obtained in the round in which the act of throwing the darts pin is allowed N times, and K rounds. or first ranking information for the first player during the time period included in the play session. Since the first non-video play result data may be lighter in capacity than the first play video, the network communication unit (150) receives or transmits the non-video play result data. The resulting network delay problem can be eliminated.

In another example, the control unit (100) generates first non-visual play result data for the current darts game play of the first player and It can be decided to send the first play video to another device (2000).

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to transmit the first play video based on the comparison of body parts. You can also decide whether to send the

Specifically, based on the difference between the first player's body part in the past play video stored in the storage part (110) and the first player's body part in the first play video, the control unit (100) , to determine whether to transmit the first play video to another device. Differences between body parts are understood to mean differences caused by changes in movement, position, etc. of body parts.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine to transmit the first non-video play result data of the first player to the other device (2000) when the body part difference is equal to or less than a preset threshold. For another example, if the difference between the body parts exceeds a preset threshold, the control unit (100) outputs the first non-visual play result of the current darts game play of the first player. It can be decided to send the data and first play video to another device (2000).

According to the multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether or not to transmit the first play image based on the comparison of facial expressions. You can also decide whether to send the video or not.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the difference between the facial expression of the first player in the past play video stored in the storage unit (110) and the facial expression of the first player in the first play video. It can also be determined whether or not to transmit the first play video to another device based on.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine to transmit the first non-video play result data of the first player to the other device (2000) when the facial expression difference is equal to or less than a preset threshold. . As another example, if the difference in facial expression exceeds a preset threshold, for example, the control unit (100) may determine the first non-visual method associated with the current darts game play of the first player. It can be determined to transmit the play result data and the first play video to another device (2000).

According to the multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, as a result of comparing the past play video of the first player and the first play video, although the difference is smaller than the preset threshold value, the network communication unit (150 ) may transmit the first play video to another device (2000). As an example, depending on the player, even when the score obtained by throwing the darts pin changes significantly, the facial expression or movement may not change much. Therefore, the control unit (100) determines whether or not to transmit the first play video to the other device (2000) by referring not only to the difference between the play videos but also to the non-video method play result data. It is possible.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares the past play-related video of the first player stored in the storage unit (110) with the first play video, and the difference is less than a preset threshold value. can be determined to be small. In this case, the control unit (100) stores the past non-video system play result data related to the past darts game play of the first player stored in advance in the storage unit (110) and the first player related to the current darts game play. It can be compared with the non-video play result data to determine whether to transmit the first play video to another device (2000).

For example, based on the difference between the past score information included in the past non-video system play result data and the first score information included in the first non-video system play result data, the control unit (100) It can be determined whether or not to transmit the 1-play video to another device (2000).

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the operations described above may also be performed by the darts game server (3000).

As an example, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) may monitor the current darts game play of the first player of the darts game device (1000) participating in a play session that provides play time limits to two or more devices. can be received. The control unit (100) of the darts game server (3000) compares the past play images of the first player and the first play images stored in advance in the storage unit (110), and outputs the first play images to others. device (2000).

According to the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) determines whether or not to transmit the first play video to the other device (2000) based on the comparison between the past play video of the first player and the first play video. can be determined. For example, if the network communication unit (150) transmits the first play video each time the video acquisition unit acquires the first play video, network traffic load may increase. Therefore, the darts game device (1000) can compare the past play video with the first play video, which is the current play video, and determine whether or not to transmit the first play video. In this manner, network load can be reduced, thereby realizing real-time darts game play with improved user experience.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the background area (440) can display objects associated with other devices (2000). A method for displaying an object related to another device in the background area (440) by the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the darts game device displays objects related to other devices in the background area in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive second play-related data from other devices (2000). In this case, the control unit 100 can determine to display an object related to the other device 2000 in the background area 440 based on the second play-related data.

Specifically, based on the second play-related data, the control unit (100) determines the position at which the darts pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) reaches the dart target portion of the other device (2000). can get information. The control unit (100) displays the other device (2000) in the background area (440) of the darts game device (1000) based on the position at which the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) reaches the dart target. ) to be displayed. Also, the display unit 120 can display objects related to other devices 2000 in the background area 440 under the control of the control unit 100 .

For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 15, the control section (100) can determine the origin of the dart target section (200) of the dart game device (1000). Then, the control unit (100) controls the dart target unit ( 200) can be determined. Also, the control unit (100) can determine a line extending from the origin of the dart target unit (200) to the hit position. In this case, the control unit 100 can determine the position where the object is displayed, the portion adjacent to the point that matches the outline of the dart target unit 200 .

According to (b) of FIG. 15, the dart target part 200 can be divided into a plurality of fan-shaped areas. In this case, the control unit (100) determines whether the dart hits the dart target portion (200) corresponding to the position where the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) hits the dart get portion of the other device (2000). position can be determined. Then, the control unit 100 can determine a portion adjacent to the arc of the fan-shaped area including the hit position as the position where the object 490 is displayed. However, it is not limited to this.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) further controls other devices (2000) in the background area (440) based on the first play-related data of the darts game device (1000). ) to be displayed. As an example, the objects related to the other device (2000) displayed in the background area (440) include a play image of the player related to the other device (2000), a hit image of the dart target related to the other device (2000), Or it may contain any form of textual or video information that identifies the player on the other device (2000).

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the background area when there are multiple players who hit corresponding score areas (for example, 20 points or 20 point triples). At 440, it may be determined to display images of multiple players sequentially in the display area associated with the score area.

In another example, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the background area (440) when there are multiple players who hit corresponding score areas (for example, 20 points or 20 points triple). , the display area related to the score area is divided, and the image related to the player who hit earlier in time is displayed in the area closer to the dart target, and the player who hit later in time is displayed in the area far from the dart target. It is also possible to decide to display an image related to

In another example, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the background area (440) when there are multiple players who hit corresponding score areas (for example, 20 points or 20 points triple). , the display area related to the score area is divided, and the area close to the darts target displays the image of the player who hit later in time, and the area far from the darts target displays the image of the player who hit earlier in time. It is also possible to decide to display an image related to

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the score obtained by the player of the darts game device (1000) based on the hit position of the darts pin recognized through the sensing unit (160). Based on the second play-related data of the other device (2000), the control unit (100) determines whether there is a second player of the other device (2000) who obtained the points obtained by the first player before the first player. You can decide whether to Further, when the controller 100 determines that the second player exists, the object of the second player can be displayed in the background area 440 . However, it is not limited to this. A method for the darts game device (1000) to display the objects of the other devices (2000) in the background area (440) will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) can use facial information to prevent cheating of the first player. A method for the control unit (100) in the present disclosure to prevent cheating by the first player will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of how the darts game device prevents a player from cheating in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can approve or reject the login request of the player (1100) for the darts game device (1000). .

As an example, the control unit (100) can receive input for logging into the darts game device (1000) from the player via the user input unit (170). In this case, the control unit 100 can control the camera unit 140 to capture an image including the player 1100 currently operating the user input unit 170 . The control unit (100) approves the login request of the player (1100) based on the comparison between the facial information included in the identification information of the player who requested the login and the facial information recognized from the captured image. You can do or refuse.

For example, the control unit (100) can approve the login request of the player (1100) when the difference is smaller than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. For example, the control unit 100 can compare the image captured by the camera unit 140 and the facial information included in the identification information to generate a similarity value representing the similarity. The control unit (100) can approve the login request of the player (1100) when the generated similarity value is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. For example, the control unit (100) can reject the login request of the player (1100) when the generated similarity value is smaller than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine whether the player (1100) is cheating while participating in the play session and enjoying the darts game. Cheating here can be actions such as playing a darts game by a substitute player who is not the player (1100).

Specifically, when the player (1100) participates in the play session and is progressing the darts game, the control unit (100) controls the camera unit (140) to photograph the player (1100) at preset intervals. ) can be controlled. The control unit (100) compares the face information included in the identification information used at the time of login and the image captured by the camera unit (140), and the player currently playing the darts game is the substitute player. It is possible to judge whether or not

For example, the control unit (100) determines that the player currently playing the darts game is a cheating substitute player if the difference is greater than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. be able to. For example, the control unit 100 can compare the image captured by the camera unit 140 and the face information included in the identification information to generate a similarity value representing the similarity. The control unit (100) can determine that the player currently playing the darts game is the substitute player when the generated similarity value is smaller than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison. can. In this case, the control unit (100) can exclude the player of the darts game device (1000) from the currently participating play session. The control unit (100) can also transmit identification information related to the darts game device (1000) to the darts game server (3000). However, it is not limited to this.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) can recognize the player's past play-related data when approving the player's login request. The control unit (100) can control the sound output unit (190) so as to output a preset sound or the like based on past play-related data. Alternatively, when the control unit 100 approves the player's login request, the control unit 100 can determine whether there is pre-stored sound, music, voice message, etc. based on the player's identification information. When it is determined that at least one of pre-stored sound, music, or voice message exists, the control unit (100) controls the sound output unit (190) to output the corresponding sound. be able to.

With the above-described configuration, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) prevents a player participating in a play session through the darts game device (1000) from cheating a substitute player to progress the darts game. be able to. An example of how the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) prevents the player from cheating will be described in more detail in the description of FIG.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) presents a lesson video to the first player of the darts game device (1000) based on the play-related data of the other devices (2000). can also be provided. A method of providing a lesson video by the control unit (100) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining how the darts game device provides lesson images in the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 17, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can provide a lesson image (600) through the display unit (120). Here, the lesson video (600) can be generated based on the play-related data of multiple other devices collected by the darts game device (1000) participating in the play session.

As an example, the control unit (100) can select another device (2000) associated with the second player who ranked first in at least one play session from among the plurality of other devices. Then, the control unit (100) can generate a lesson video (600) including at least one virtual character based on the play-related data related to the other selected device (2000). Here, the virtual character may be a character generated based on the second player's play-related data rather than the actual second player.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) stores the play video related to the other device (2000) in the storage unit (110) when the other device (2000) is selected. ) can be determined. As an example, when the other device (2000) and the darts game device (1000) participate in the same play session, the network communication unit (150) receives play-related data including play video from the other device (2000). could have done. When it is determined that the play video received from the other device (2000) exists in the storage unit (110), the control unit (100) can generate a lesson video (600) based on the play video. . For example, the control unit (100) can generate a lesson video (600) including the actual play of the second player of the other device (2000). In another example, the control unit (100) generates a virtual character imitating the second player based on the play video of the second player on the other device (2000), and creates a lesson video (600) containing the virtual character. can be generated. However, it is not limited to this.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can control the camera unit (140) to photograph the first player of the darts game device (1000) when the lesson video (600) is displayed. can. In this case, an image of the first player may be displayed overlapping the lesson image (600). However, it is not limited to this.

The lesson video (600) may include arm lines (610) and elbow lines (620).

The arm line 610 can display a line that matches the arm of the first player or the arm of a virtual character generated based on play-related data.

The elbow line (620) can display a line that matches the first player's elbow or a virtual character's elbow generated based on play-related data.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can provide a real-time lesson mode through the display unit (120).

As an example, the control unit (100) can be requested to execute the lesson mode by the first player of the darts game device (1000) while participating in a play session. In this case, the control unit (100) can select an object including a second play video in which the second player of the other device (2000) throws darts pins among the objects displayed on the display unit (120). . Further, the control unit 100 may determine that the first play image of the first player and the second play image of the second player captured by the camera unit 140 are associated and displayed.

For example, the control unit 100 may provide a lesson mode such that at least a portion of the first play image and the second play image are overlapped and displayed. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller (100) of the darts game device (1000) can provide a lesson mode based on past play-related data of the first player.

Specifically, when the control unit 100 receives a lesson mode execution request from the first player through the user input unit 170, the control unit 100 can recognize the past play-related data of the first player. The control unit (100) can select a play session in which the second player, who has a higher average darts game result score than the first player, participates, based on the past play-related data of the first player. Then, when it is decided to participate in the play session, the control unit (100) can provide a real-time lesson mode to the first player based on the second player participating in the play session.

For example, the control unit 100 may provide a lesson mode in which at least a portion of the first play video of the first player and the second play video of the second player are displayed overlapping. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may provide rewards based on play result information for play sessions involving multiple players. A method of providing rewards by the darts game server (3000) in the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game server provides rewards in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 18, the darts game server (3000) groups a plurality of players into a plurality of groups based on the ranking included in the first play result information of the play session in which two or more devices participate. (S810).

For example, based on the first play result information, the game server (3000) can determine the fourth to tenth ranked players among the plurality of players participating in the play session as the first group. Then, the game server (3000) can determine the 10th to 20th players among the plurality of players as the second group. However, it is not limited to this.

The darts game server (3000) may provide preset rewards to each of the at least one group (S820). Here, the reward can be game credits, crypto assets, virtual currency, or the like. However, it is not limited to this.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game server (3000) may also provide rewards to at least one player participating in the play session.

Specifically, the darts game server (3000) can determine that certain events occur while providing at least one play session to two or more devices. As an example, a specific event may be an event that earns a specific score within a preset time period. The darts game server (3000) can select at least one device that satisfies a specific event occurrence condition based on play-related data received from two or more devices. In this case, the darts game server (3000) can also provide rewards to at least one device that meets the conditions for generating a specific event. However, it is not limited to this.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts gaming device determines a valid play time period for a play session based on a play time limit attached to the play session, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. . FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an example of a valid play time period in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 19, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the effective play time period of the play session based on the play time limit given to the play session (S910). Here, the effective play time period can be the time period allowed for the first player of the darts game device (1000) to play the darts game in the play session. For example, a play session may include a first sub-play session in which all players participating in the play session must throw one dart pin from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. on October 1, 2021. can. In this case, the effective play time period for the first subordinate play session may be ten seconds, but may gradually decrease as the first subordinate play session progresses. In other words, when determining the effective play time period of the play session, the control unit (100) determines the effective play time period of the play session by reducing the effective play time period as time elapses in the play session. can decide. As another example, a play session must end the round with all players participating in the play session throwing 3 darts pins from 10:00 am to 10:30 am on October 1, 2021. A second subordinate play session may be included. In this case, the effective play time period for the second subordinate play session may be 30 seconds, but may gradually decrease as the second subordinate play session progresses. The valid play time period may correspond, at least in part, to the valid play time periods of other devices (2000) participating in the play session. In some embodiments, the effective play time period of the darts gaming device (1000) and the effective play time period of the other device (2000) can be at least partially overlapping time periods.

Reference may be made to FIG. 20 for a more detailed description of the effective play time period. The x-axis of the graph shown in FIG. 20 can indicate the passage of time.

According to FIG. 20, the elapsed time period and valid play time period may be within the time limit granted to the play session. As an example, the first sub-play session has a restriction that all players participating in the first sub-play session must throw one dart pin from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. on October 1, 2021. A time period can be given. In this case, the effective play time period of the first sub-play session may be 10 seconds, but may gradually decrease with the elapsed time period of the first sub-play session. For example, if a three second time period elapses without a player throwing a dart pin in the first subordinate play session, the effective play time period may be seven seconds.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the valid play time period may be output from the darts gaming device (1000) in the form of a timer to indicate the amount of time information a player is allowed to play in a play session. If the Valid Play Time Period has expired, no play is permitted in that play session. For example, if a player's darts pin is hit after the valid play time period has elapsed, the hit of the darts pin will not be reflected in the darts gameplay.

Referring to FIG. 19, the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 can display information on the effective play time period when the effective play time of the play session is determined (S920). For example, the display unit 120 may display information on the effective playing time period in the fourth area 430 .

Information related to the effective play time period includes information indicating the remaining effective play time period, information indicating the elapse of the effective play time period, information indicating the passage of time in the play session, or information indicating the time limit given to the play session. At least one of the indicated information can be included. The information indicating the remaining valid play time period can indicate information regarding the remaining time of the time limit period granted to the play session. For example, on October 1, 2021, from 10:00 am to 10:10 am, in a first lower play session where one dart pin must be thrown, if 3 seconds elapse without a player throwing a dart pin, the effective play time The period can be 7 seconds. In this case, the control unit (100) can determine that the remaining effective play time period is 7 seconds and display it in the fourth area (430). The information indicating the elapse of the valid play time period is, for example, the first lower play session in which the player must throw one dart pin from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, when the player throws a dart pin. 3 seconds can pass without a throw. In this case, the information indicating the elapse of the valid play time period can be information indicating that 3 seconds have elapsed. Information indicating the passage of time in a play session can be information indicating the passage of time in a play session other than the at least one subordinate play session currently being played by the player. For example, a player of the darts gaming device (1000) may have to consider the time limit given to the second sub-play session when playing the first sub-play session. This is because the first subordinate play session is a play session that includes a time limit for the act of throwing darts, and the second subordinate play session may include a time limit for rounds that allow the act of throwing darts N times. . In other words, the second subordinate play session may be a play session for a round of N first subordinate play sessions. Therefore, the control unit (100) displays the information indicating the remaining effective play time period or the information indicating the elapse of the effective play time period together with the information indicating the elapse of time in the play session in the fourth area (430). can be displayed on The information indicating the time limit given to the play session can be information for indicating the time limit given to the play session regardless of the passage of time in the play session. For example, a first sub-play session could be a sub-play session in which all players participating in the play session must throw one dart pin from 10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. on October 1, 2021. . In this case, the information to indicate the time limit given to the play session could be 10 seconds.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000), in determining the effective play time period of the play session, Based on the restrictions, an effective playtime period can be determined.

As illustrated above, in a first sub-play session that includes a time limit for the action of throwing darts, it is possible that time passes in the play session without the player of the darts gaming device (1000) throwing a darts pin. For example, the control unit (100) determines that in a first lower play session in which all players participating in the play session must throw one dart pin from 10:00 am to 10:10 am on October 1, 2021, A player may perceive that 3 seconds have passed without throwing a dart pin. In this case, the control unit (100) can determine the effective play time to be 7 seconds based on the 3 seconds elapsed in the play session and the time limit of 10 seconds given to the play session.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the play time limit and effective play time period can be re-determined when the play session changes.

For example, the first sub-play session may include a time limit on the action of throwing darts. And, due to the characteristics of the darts game, the darts game device (1000) can provide the player with play sessions including a plurality of first subordinate play sessions. The control unit (100) can determine that one first sub-play session of the plurality of first sub-play sessions has ended when the first dart pin is thrown by the player. The control unit (100) can determine that one first lower play session has ended, re-determine the play time limit and the effective play time period, and provide a subsequent first lower play session. be.

As another example, the determined effective playtime period may be initialized when a predetermined number of darts pins are sensed to be hit at the darts gaming device (1000). In some embodiments, the second sub-play session may include a time limit for a round that allows N throwing actions of the darts pin. Due to the nature of the darts game, the darts gaming device (1000) can provide the player with play sessions including a plurality of second sub-play sessions. The control unit (100) can initiate one second lower play session when it is sensed that N darts pins have been hit. The control unit (100) can re-determine the play time limit and valid play time period and provide a subsequent second sub-play session.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine display attributes related to information related to the effective play time period. The display attribute may be a property or feature related to the information regarding the effective play time period determined by the control unit (100) so that the information regarding the effective play time period can be displayed on the display unit (120). The display attribute is at least one of a size attribute related to the size of the information related to the effective play time period, a color attribute related to the color of the information related to the effective play time period, or a shading attribute related to the shading of the information related to the effective play time period. can contain one. In some embodiments, the control unit (100) can determine display attributes related to information regarding the effective play time period based on at least one of the play time limit and the effective play time period. For example, the control unit 100 sets a size attribute related to the size of the information on the effective play time period so that the information on the effective play time period is displayed larger as the play time limit or the effective play time period is shorter. can decide. As another example, the control unit (100) determines a color attribute related to the color of the information regarding the effective play time period so that the information regarding the effective play time period becomes more conspicuous as the play time limit or the effective play time period becomes shorter. can be done. As still another example, the control unit (100) determines a shading attribute related to the shading of the information on the effective play time period so that the information on the effective play time period becomes more conspicuous as the play time limit or the effective play time period becomes shorter. be able to. When the display attribute is determined, the display unit (120) can display information regarding the valid play time period based on the determined display attribute. Depending on the embodiment, the display unit 120 may display information on the effective play time period in the fourth area 430 .

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) highlights information on the effective play time period based on at least one of the play time limit and the effective play time period. effect can be determined. Here, the highlight effect may be an effect in which a pre-stored image is displayed in an area adjacent to at least a portion of the area in which information related to the effective play time period is displayed. For example, looking at the fourth object (414) in FIG. 11, a highlight effect (500) can be rendered around the fourth object (414). The control unit (100) can apply a highlight effect (500) displayed around the fourth object (414) or an effect similar to the above highlight effect (500) to information related to the effective play time period. This can increase the interest of players participating in the darts game.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the intensity of the highlight effect can be a stronger highlight effect with a shorter effective play time period. Here, the high-intensity highlight effect includes a highlight effect in which the size of the pre-stored image is relatively large, a highlight effect in which the saturation of the pre-stored image is relatively high, and a highlight effect of the pre-stored image. at least one of a relatively fast blinking highlight effect.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) outputs information regarding the effective play time period to another device (2000a) associated with the darts game device (1000). can be Here, the other device (2000a) can be a mobile device that works in conjunction with the darts game device (1000) to show the player information about the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates.

Specifically, when the effective play time period of the play session is determined, the control unit (100) sends information about the effective play time period to another device ( 2000). In this case, it is possible to output information about the effective play time period to another device (2000a).

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the sound output unit (190) to output a preset sound or the like based on the effective play time period. can do.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine the effective play time period of at least one lower play session among a plurality of lower play sessions included in the play session. Then, the control unit (100) can control the sound output unit (190) to output a preset sound or the like when the determined effective play time period is less than a preset threshold value.

In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the darts game device (1000) so that the probability of hitting the darts pin thrown by the player of the darts game device (1000) is higher than a predetermined threshold. One or more segment regions in the target portion can be determined. The control unit (100) can also display information about the effective play time period in a display area adjacent to the outline of the determined one or more segment areas.

For example, based on the play-related data of the player of the darts game device (1000), the control unit (100) controls one or more dart targets in the dart target unit where the probability of hitting a dart pin thrown by the player is higher than a predetermined threshold. segment area can be determined. As an example, the predetermined threshold is the number of times a player of the darts game device (1000) hits one or more segment areas on the darts target while participating in a play session and playing a darts game. can be determined based on

In the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine one or more segment areas related to points that determine victory or defeat according to darts game rules. In this case, the control unit 100 can display information on the effective play time period in a display area adjacent to the outline of one or more segment areas related to the final score that determines the outcome.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, information regarding the effective play time period may also be determined by the darts game server (3000).

Specifically, the control unit of the darts game server (3000) controls the first device participating in the play session based on the play time limit given to the play session that gives the play time limit to two or more devices. A valid playtime period can be determined. Here, the first device can be a darts game device (1000). In this case, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can transmit information regarding the effective play time period to the first device. In embodiments, the effective play time period of the first device may correspond, at least in part, to the effective play time period of the second device participating in the play session. Here, the second device can be a device (2000) other than the darts game device (1000).

According to the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) can display information regarding the effective play time period of the play session determined based on the play time limit given to the play session. Therefore, the user can recognize the elapsed time and remaining time in the play session from the information on the effective play time period displayed on the display unit (120). In addition, the darts game device (1000) can apply a stronger highlight effect to the information related to the effective play time period as the effective play time period is shorter. Therefore, it is possible to increase the user's interest.

Meanwhile, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts gaming device (1000) receives play-related data for other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts gaming device (1000) participates. be able to. In this case, the darts game device (1000) can select the display image related to the play-related data based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000). A method for the darts game device (1000) to select a display image related to play-related data of another device (2000) will be described below.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device selects a display image for other device play-related data in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 21, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) transmits play-related data of other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. It can be received (S1010). Here, the play-related data may include non-video play result data.

The non-video method play result data includes the second play video showing the second player of the other device (2000) throwing the darts pin and the darts pin thrown by the second player of the other device (2000) hitting the darts target part. It can be data that does not include the actual video or the like that hits.

As an example, the non-video play result data may be information on the points earned by throwing darts by players of other devices, information on points earned in rounds in which the act of throwing darts is allowed N times, or information on points earned in a round that allows throwing darts N times may include at least one of the information relating to the scores obtained in the set including the rounds of Therefore, the non-video play result data may have a smaller capacity than the video data. Delay problems can be eliminated. In addition, since the play result data can be received again each time the play session is changed, the non-video method play result data can be received again each time the play session is changed. be.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can select the display image related to the play-related data based on the play-related data (S1020). The display unit 120 can display the selected display image (S1030). Here, the display image may include at least one of a character image for identifying the player of the other device 2000 and an image including text for identifying the player.

As an example, the control unit (100) can determine the position reached by the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) based on the non-visual play result data. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a pre-stored image of the dart target portion corresponding to the determined position. Here, the image of the dart target portion may include one of a pre-stored virtual image of the dart target portion and an actual image of a pre-stored dart pin hitting an area of the dart target portion. is. Pre-stored virtual images related to the darts target include virtual images of the darts pin hitting the darts target, images of the darts pin hitting an area adjacent to the darts target, and images of the darts pin failing to reach the darts target and hitting the ground. It could be a falling image or an image of a dart pin passing through a dart target, and so on. The actual pre-stored image of the dart pin hitting the area associated with the dart target portion may not be the pre-received image from the other device (2000). For example, the camera unit (140) of the darts game device (1000) captures the darts target unit (200) and acquires an image of the darts pin reaching the darts target unit (200), which is captured by the camera of another device (2000). In some cases, there is not much difference from the image of the dart pin reaching the dart target obtained by shooting the dart target. In other words, the image in which the darts pin thrown by the player of the darts game device (1000) reaches the darts target portion (200) of the darts game device (1000) is the image of the darts pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000). In some cases, there is not much difference from the image reaching the dart target portion of the device (2000). Furthermore, the image of the darts pin thrown by the player of the darts game device (1000) reaching the darts target portion (200) of the darts game device (1000) is preliminarily generated while the player participates in the play session and plays the darts game. It is possible that it has been acquired. Therefore, the control unit (100) controls in advance that the player of the darts game device (1000) throws the darts pin corresponding to the score acquired by the player of the other device (2000) and hits the area related to the darts target unit (200). The actual video that is stored can be selected as the display video.

As another example, the control unit (100) can determine the score obtained by the player of the other device (2000) throwing darts, based on the non-visual play result data. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a pre-stored image of the dart target portion corresponding to the determined score.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also select pre-stored event images as display images based on the play-related data. Here, the pre-stored event video includes, for example, a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts "triple", and a video in which a character for identifying a player of another device (2000) appears and shouts "triple". It can be a screaming video, a video of a virtual player appearing and shouting "Double", a video of a character appearing to identify players on other devices (2000) and shouting "Double", and so on.

Specifically, based on the play-related data, the control unit (100) determines the score obtained by throwing the darts pin by the player of the other device (2000) and the position reached by the darts pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000). can be determined. When the score or position is determined, the control unit 100 can also select a pre-stored event image corresponding to the score or position as a display image. The display unit 120 can display pre-stored images related to the darts target unit and pre-stored event images.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display footage may also include pre-stored past play footage showing players on other devices (2000) throwing darts. Here, the past play video stored in advance can include a video showing a player of another device (2000) throwing darts. In this case, the control unit (100) can select a previously stored play image as the display image when selecting the display image related to the play-related data.

As an example, the control unit (100) can determine the points earned by throwing dart pins by the players of the other devices (2000) based on the non-visual play result data. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a pre-stored past play image corresponding to the determined score from the pre-stored past play images.

As another example, the control unit (100) can determine the position reached by the dart pin thrown by the player of the other device (2000) based on the non-visual play result data. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a pre-stored past play image corresponding to the determined position from the pre-stored past play images.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, pre-stored past play videos are stored in a manner of grouping into multiple groups based on score information included in non-video play result data. There is

Specifically, the dart target portion can be divided into 62 segment areas. Here, a segment can be understood as each area obtained by dividing the dart target portion (200) by points. In order for the storage unit (110) of the darts game device (1000) to store all the play videos showing the players of the other devices (2000) throwing the darts pin corresponding to each segment area, 1 It is necessary to save 62 play images per player. For example, if the number of players participating in the play session is 100, the storage unit (110) needs to store images of each of 6,200 other devices (2000). However, the play footage of the players participating in the play session may not change significantly depending on the score. As an example, a player with another device (2000) has scored 20 points each time, but when she scored 1 point this time, her expression changed. When compared with changes in facial expressions, there are cases where there is not much difference. In other words, there is a possibility that a plurality of past play videos related to the appearance of a player throwing darts on another device (2000) will not change significantly depending on the score. Therefore, the control unit 100 groups the pre-stored past play videos of the other devices 2000 into a plurality of groups based on the score information included in the non-video play result data. It can be stored in a storage unit (110). For example, the control unit (100) can generate a first group corresponding to 1 point to 5 points in a darts game. The control unit (100) can generate a second group corresponding to 6 to 10 points in the darts game. The control unit (100) determines that the play videos related to 1 point to 5 points among the plurality of play videos received from the other device (2000) via the network communication unit (150) belong to the first group. At least one image among the play images can be stored in the storage unit (110). The control unit (100) determines, among the plurality of play videos received from the other device (2000) via the network communication unit (150), the play videos related to 6 to 10 points to be in the second group, and selects the plurality of play videos. At least one image among the play images can be stored in the storage unit (110).

When selecting a display image, the control unit (100) selects, as a display image, a previously saved past play image included in a group to which score information corresponding to play-related data belongs, among a plurality of groups. Is possible.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the group to which the corresponding score information belongs among the plurality of groups, based on the score information included in the non-video system play result data related to the other device (2000). can be done. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a previously stored past play image included in the group to which the corresponding score information belongs.

For example, the control unit (100) determines that the player of the other device (2000) has scored two points based on the score information included in the non-video system play result data of the other device (2000). can be done. The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a previously stored past play image included in the first group to which the two points belong.

To give another example, the control unit (100) allows the player of the other device (2000) to score 3 points based on the score information included in the non-video system play result data of the other device (2000). It can be determined that The control unit (100) can select, as a display image, a previously stored past play image included in the first group to which the three points belong. Depending on the embodiment, the storage unit (110) may not store in advance the play video related to the other device (2000) corresponding to the case where the player of the other device (2000) has scored 3 points. could be. In other words, even if the play video corresponding to the case where the player of the other device (2000) has scored 3 points is not stored in advance, the control unit (100) displays the play video similar to the above play video as the display video. can be selected as Therefore, the storage unit (110) can save resources for storing play videos related to other devices (2000).

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the play-related behavior of other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. The data can be compared with pre-stored past play-related data of other devices (2000). Based on the result of the comparison, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to display a play image showing the player of the other device (2000) throwing darts.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can receive play-related data from another device (2000) through the network communication unit (150). The control unit (100) can compare the received play-related data with past play-related data of other devices (2000). As a result of the comparison, if the difference is greater than a preset threshold value, the control unit (100) displays a play video showing a player throwing a dart pin on another device (2000) related to the play-related data. It is possible to decide to display. Alternatively, if the difference is smaller than a preset threshold as a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) displays the player of the other device (2000) related to the past play-related data throwing the darts pin. It is possible to decide to display the played video. Depending on the embodiment, a past play video of a player throwing darts on another device (2000) included in the past play-related data may be displayed on the display unit (120). In this case, as a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) does not replace the past play video displayed on the display unit (120) with the new play video because the difference is smaller than the preset threshold value. It is possible to

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display image displayed on the darts game device (1000) can also be selected by the darts game server (3000).

Specifically, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can receive play-related data of other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. . The control unit of the darts game server (3000) can select a display image related to the play-related data to be displayed on the darts game device (1000) based on the received play-related data. The network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can transmit the display image selected by the control unit to the darts game device (1000).

According to the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) can select a display video based on play-related data including non-video play result data received from another device (2000). Since the non-video play result data has a lighter capacity than the video data, it is possible to solve the network delay problem that may occur when the darts game device (1000) receives the non-video play result data. be.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game device (1000) can also determine whether or not to transmit the play video of the player of the darts game device (1000) to another device (2000). A method for the darts game device (1000) in the present disclosure to determine whether or not to transmit a play video to another device (2000) will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device determines whether to transmit play video to another device in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 22, the image acquisition unit of the darts game device (1000) can acquire a first play image related to the current darts game play of the first player of the darts game device (1000) (S1110). The video acquisition unit can be a module for acquiring video of the first player playing the darts game. As an example, the video acquisition unit may include a camera unit (140) for shooting the first player. The first play video can be a video of the first player throwing a dart pin, or the like.

A control unit (100) of a darts game device (1000) stores past non-video method play result data related to the past darts game play of the first player stored in a storage unit (110) and the current game of the first player. It is possible to check the difference with the first non-visual play result data related to the darts game play. The control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video to another device (2000) based on the result of the comparison (S1120).

For example, the control unit (100) checks the difference between the past score information included in the past non-video system play result data and the first score information included in the first non-video system play result data. is possible. If the difference between the past score information and the first score information exceeds a preset threshold as a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) determines the first score related to the current darts game play of the first player. It can be decided to transmit the non-video play result data and the first play video. The control unit (100) can determine to transmit the first non-video play result data of the first player when the difference between the past score information and the first score information is equal to or less than a preset threshold value. .

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether to transmit the first play video based on the ranking information of the first player. It is also possible to decide whether or not to transmit the 1-play video.

Specifically, the control unit (100) controls the past ranking information included in the past non-video play result data stored in the storage unit (110) and the past ranking information included in the first non-video play result data. Based on the difference from the first ranking information, it is possible to determine whether to transmit the first play video to another device (2000).

For example, if the difference between the past ranking information stored in the storage unit (110) and the first ranking information exceeds a preset threshold value, the control unit (100) controls the current ranking of the first player. can be determined to transmit the first non-video play result data and the first play video for the darts game play. Alternatively, if the difference between the past ranking information stored in the storage unit and the first ranking information is equal to or less than a preset threshold value, the control unit (100) controls the first non-video system play of the first player. It is possible to decide to send the result data.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, as a result of comparing the past non-visual play result data of the first player and the first non-visual play result data, even if the difference is smaller than a preset threshold, , the network communication unit (150) may transmit the first play video to another device (2000). As an example, some players may see little change in the number of points earned by throwing darts. In spite of this, the movements and facial expressions of the players may change. For example, in a play session in which the first player participates, the first player may make a big move when the victory of the first player is decided, or when the victory or defeat with the opponent player is decided. Therefore, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not to transmit the first play video to the other device (2000) based on the play video as well as the non-video play result.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares the past non-video method play result data stored in the storage unit (110) with the first non-video method play result data, and determines a preset threshold value It can be determined that the difference is smaller. In this case, the control unit (100) transmits the first play video to the other device based on the comparison between the past play video of the first player and the first play video stored in advance in the storage unit (110). can decide whether or not

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the operations described above may also be performed by the darts game server (3000).

As an example, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) may monitor the current darts game play of the first player of the darts game device (1000) participating in a play session that provides play time limits to two or more devices. can be received. The control unit (100) of the darts game server (3000) compares the past non-video method play result data pre-stored in the storage unit (110) with the first non-video method play result data, It is also possible to decide whether to transmit the 1-play video to another device (2000).

According to the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) transmits the first play video to another device based on the comparison between the previously stored past non-video method play result data and the first non-video method play result data. (2000) can decide whether or not to send to (2000). For example, if the network communication unit (150) transmits the first play video each time the video acquisition unit acquires the first play video, network traffic load may increase. Therefore, the darts game device (1000) can compare the past non-video play result data and the first non-video play result data and determine whether or not to transmit the first play video. In this manner, network load can be reduced, thereby realizing real-time darts game play with improved user experience.

On the other hand, according to the multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the operation of the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) described with reference to FIG. ) can also be done by Hereinafter, a method for the darts game server (3000) of the present disclosure to provide a composite image will be described using FIG.

FIG. 23 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game server provides a composite image in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 23, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) allows a player to send darts pins from a first device and a second device participating in a play session that gives play time limits to two or more devices. It is possible to receive the first play video and the second play video showing the throwing figure (S1210). Here, the first play video may include a play video of the first player corresponding to the first device, and the second play video may include a play video of the second player corresponding to the second device. be. The first device and second device are distinguished for convenience of explanation and can include the darts game device (1000) and multiple other devices.

The controller of the darts game server 3000 can generate a composite image using the first play image and the second play image (S1220). The network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) can transmit the generated composite image to at least one of the first device and the second device (S1230). Here, the composite video can be a video obtained by combining a plurality of play videos. Alternatively, the composite video can be a video generated by combining objects included in each of a plurality of play videos.

As an example, the composite footage may include footage of a first player and a second player playing a darts game in one virtual device. Here, the virtual device can have a shape similar to that of the darts game machine (1000) or another device (2000), but it can also be a virtual device having a completely different shape.

As another example, the composite image may include images of a first player and a second player playing a darts game on one of the first device and the second device. Here, the first device or the second device can be one of the darts game device (1000) and another device (2000).

As another example, the composite video may include a video of a first player playing a darts game on a first device and a video of a second player playing a darts game on a second device. That is, the composite video can include video of each of the plurality of players playing the darts game using their respective darts game devices.

As another example, the composite image may include images of the first player and the second player throwing darts at different time periods toward one device. For example, the darts game server (3000). can generate a composite image in which the first player and the second player alternately throw darts.

Also, as another example, the composite image may include images of the first player and the second player throwing darts toward one device during overlapping time periods. For example, the darts game server (3000). can generate a composite image in which the first player and the second player throw darts at the same time.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, when the control unit of the darts game device (1000) generates a composite video using the first play video and the second play video, at least one object included in the composite video A composite image can be generated based on the position of the .

Specifically, the controller may determine the position of the first object included in the composite image. Here, the first object can be an object related to at least one of the outline of the darts game device (1000) and the outline of another device (2000). The control unit (100) can determine the position of each of the plurality of second objects associated with each of the first player and the second player based on the determined position of the first object. Depending on the embodiment, the control unit can also change the size of each of the plurality of second objects. When the positions of each of the first object and the plurality of second objects are determined, the control unit generates a video relating to the plurality of second objects included in the composite video based on the first play video and the second play video. can. For example, each of the first play video and the second play video may include not only the second object but also objects unrelated to the darts game, background areas, and the like. The control unit can delete irrelevant objects, background areas, and the like, and then generate images related to the plurality of second objects. When images of the plurality of second objects are generated, the control unit can generate a composite image based on the position of the first object, the position of each of the plurality of second objects, and the images of the plurality of second objects. . Therefore, the control unit generates a composite image including a first object representing the outer shape of the darts game device (1000) or other device (2000) and a plurality of second objects representing each of the first player and the second player. can. Depending on the embodiment, the controller can also include scenery such as a room or a travel destination in the background area when generating the composite image.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit of the darts game server (3000) can also generate a composite image including players other than the first player and the second player.

Specifically, the controller may determine the size of the composite image to be displayed before generating the composite image. Depending on the embodiment, the composite image may be displayed on the entire first area (410) of the darts game device (1000), or may be displayed on at least a partial area of the first area (410). can also Therefore, the control unit of the darts game server (3000) can determine the size of the composite image displayed on the darts game device (1000) or another device (2000). The control unit can determine the number of players included in the composite image based on the determined size. For example, the controller can determine the number of players included in the composite image in a manner proportional to the determined size of the composite image.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller of the darts game server (3000) can group the devices based on play-related data and generate composite images for each of the generated groups. .

Specifically, the control unit can generate a plurality of groups based on play-related data of each of a plurality of devices including a first device and a second device. The controller can generate composite images corresponding to each of the generated groups.

As an example, the control unit may generate a first criterion for generating groups based on the ranking value included in the play-related data and a first criterion for generating groups based on the score value included in the play-related data. Multiple groups can be generated along at least one of the two criteria. For example, the controller may recognize the first ranking information included in the first play-related data of the first device when generating the composite image to be transmitted to the first device. The control unit can select at least one device whose ranking is close to the first ranking information in the play session in which the first device participates. The controller may group the first device and the at least one device to generate a group, and generate a composite image for the generated group. When the composite video is generated, the network communication unit can transmit the composite video to the first device. As another example, the control unit determines a first score value based on score information included in the first play-related data of the first device when generating a composite image to be transmitted to the first device. can do. The controller can select at least one device having a score value close to the first score value in the play session in which the first device participates. The controller may group the first device and the at least one device to generate a group, and generate a composite image for the generated group. When the composite video is generated, the network communication unit can transmit the composite video to the first device.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000), when transmitting the synthetic video to at least one of the first device and the second device, sends the play video that is not the synthetic video. You can also send them together.

Specifically, the network communication unit transmits the composite video generated using the play videos of the players included in the first group among the plurality of groups to at least one of the first device and the second device. can be sent to The network communication unit can transmit play videos of players included in a second group consisting of a plurality of players not belonging to the first group to at least one of the first device and the second device.

For example, the controller may determine first ranking information included in the first play-related data of the first device when determining to transmit the composite video to the first device. The control unit can generate the first group so as to include at least one device whose ranking is close to the first ranking information in the play session in which the first device participates. The control unit may generate the second group by including at least one device with a ranking relatively less close to the first ranking information than the first group. The controller may generate a composite image using the play images of the players included in the first group. After the composite image is generated, the network communication unit can transmit the composite image to the first device and also transmit the play images of the players included in the second group.

As another example, the controller may determine the first ranking information included in the first play-related data of the first device when determining to transmit the composite video to the first device. The control unit can generate the first group so as to include at least one device whose ranking is close to the first ranking information in the play session in which the first device participates. The control unit may generate the second group by including at least one device with a ranking relatively less close to the first ranking information than the first group. The controller may generate a composite image using the play images of the players included in the second group. After the composite image is generated, the network communication unit can transmit the composite image to the first device and also transmit the play images of the players included in the first group.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit of the darts game server (3000) can also generate a composite video using play videos received from the second device and the third device in addition to the first device. is. Here, the third device may be a device participating in the same play session as the first device and the second device are participating. The network communication unit can transmit the generated composite image to the first device. In other words, the darts game server (3000) can generate and transmit a synthesized image that does not include the first play image of the first device when transmitting the synthesized image to the first device.

According to the above configuration, the darts game server (3000) can generate composite images in various ways and transmit them to the darts game device (1000) or other devices (2000). In this case, the player of the darts game device (1000) or other device (2000) can feel as if they are playing a darts game together with a plurality of players.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000) is capable of displaying objects associated with other devices (2000) in the background area (440). Hereinafter, a method for the darts game device (1000) to display an object related to another device (2000) in the background area (440) will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device displays objects associated with other devices in a background area in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 24, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) receives play-related data of other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. It can be received (S1310).

As an example, the network communication unit (150) can receive play-related data including non-visual play result data indicating a darts game play result of a player playing a darts game using another device (2000).

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine a display area where an object of another device (2000) is displayed based on the received play-related data (S1320). . After the display area is determined by the control unit 100, the display unit 120 can display the object in the display area (S1330). Here, the display area may be an area adjacent to at least a part of the outline of the darts target part (200) of the darts game device (1000). As an example, the display area can be located within the background area (440). In some embodiments, the object includes a video of a player on another device (2000) throwing a dart pin during a time period included in the play session, a pre-recorded video to identify the player on another device (2000). Includes at least one of the determined video, the video for expressing the score based on the play result of the other device (2000), or the predetermined text for identifying the player of the other device (2000) be able to.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines the display area in which the object of the other device (2000) is displayed, the darts target unit (200). It is possible to determine the display area based on the segments of . Here, a segment can be understood as each area obtained by dividing the dart target portion (200) by points.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the segment of the darts target unit (200) corresponding to the score information included in the received play-related data. For example, the control unit (100) can refer to score information related to the other device (2000) and determine that the player of the other device (2000) has earned 20 points. In this case, the control unit (100) can select segments corresponding to 20 points in the dart target unit (200). The controller (100) can determine an imaginary line extending from the center of the dart target (200) toward a point on the selected segment. The control unit (100) can determine a portion adjacent to the point where the virtual line meets the outline of the dart target unit (200) as the display area where the object is to be displayed.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the play-related data received by the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) from the other device (2000) is used to play the darts game using the other device (2000). Non-visual play results data may be included that indicate the results of a playing player's darts game play. Accordingly, the control unit (100) can determine the display area in which the object of the other device (2000) is displayed based on the non-visual play result data.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the score obtained by throwing the darts pin by the player of the other device (2000) based on the non-video play result data. For example, the control unit (100) can determine that the player of the other device (2000) has obtained 20 points based on the score information of the other device (2000) including the non-video play result data. can. In this case, the control unit (100) can select segments corresponding to 20 points in the dart target unit (200). The control unit (100) may determine a position adjacent to at least a part of the outline of the dart target unit (200) corresponding to the determined score as a display area where the object is displayed.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also determine the size and number of objects displayed in the display area.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine the size of pre-stored objects to be displayed based on the non-visual play result data received from the other device (2000). Depending on the embodiment, the control unit (100) can determine the size of the object based on at least one of score information and ranking information included in the play result data. For example, based on the score information, the control unit 100 determines the size of the object in such a manner that the higher the score value of the player of the other device 2000 in the play session, the larger the object is displayed. can be done. For another example, the control unit (100) determines the size of the object in such a manner that the higher the ranking value of the player of the other device (2000) in the play session, the larger the object is displayed based on the ranking information. can be determined.

As another example, the control unit (100) can determine the number of pre-stored objects to be displayed based on the non-visual play result data received from the other device (2000). Depending on the embodiment, the control unit (100) can determine the number of objects based on at least one of score information and ranking information included in the play-related data. For example, the control unit (100) can determine whether the score value for each round or set of the play session is equal to or greater than a specific score value based on the score information of the player of the other device (2000). The control unit 100 can determine an object associated with the other device 2000 as an object to be displayed in the display area when the score value of the player of the other device 2000 is greater than or equal to a specific score value. In this manner, the control unit 100 can determine the number of objects displayed on the display unit 120. FIG. To give another example, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not the ranking for each round or set of the play session is higher than or equal to a specific ranking based on the ranking information of the players of the other device (2000). . The control unit (100) can determine an object related to the other device (2000) as an object to be displayed in the display area when the ranking of the player of the other device (2000) is higher than or equal to a specific ranking. In this manner, the control unit 100 can determine the number of objects displayed on the display unit 120. FIG.

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 may change the display duration of the object or the size at which the object is displayed based on the received play-related data. , the object can be displayed in the determined display area.

Specifically, the control unit 100 determines that the duration is longer as the score information included in the received play-related data is larger, and the ranking information included in the received play-related data is the darts game. A second method in which the duration is longer as the ranking information of the player of the device (1000) is closer, and a third method in which the duration is longer as the ranking information included in the received play-related data corresponds to a higher ranking. At least one of the methods can determine the display duration of the object. In addition, the control unit 100 controls the first method in which the larger the score information included in the received play-related data, the larger the display size, and the ranking information included in the received play-related data is a darts game. A second method in which the display size increases as the ranking information of the player of the device (1000) is closer, and the display size increases as the ranking information included in the received play-related data corresponds to a higher ranking. The size at which the object is displayed can be determined in at least one of the third ways of increasing the size.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also determine objects to be displayed in the display area based on time information. Here, the time information can be information indicating the time when the network communication unit (150) received the play-related data from the other device (2000). Alternatively, the time information can be information indicating the time when the play-related data was generated in the other device (2000).

Specifically, the network communication unit 150 can receive play-related data from each of the first device and the second device located remotely from each other. Here, the first device and the second device can be other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. The control unit (100) can determine first time information related to first play-related data corresponding to the first device, and determine second time information related to second play-related data corresponding to the second device. Here, determining the time information can be understood as determining the time when the play-related data is received or the time when the play-related data is generated in the other device (2000). . The control unit 100 can display the first object corresponding to the first play-related data and the second object corresponding to the second play-related data on the display area based on the determined time information.

For example, when the first time information precedes the second time information, the control unit (100) compares the first object associated with the first device with the second object associated with the second device in the display area. It can be displayed proximally from the center of the dart target portion (200). To give another example, the control unit (100) converts the first object associated with the first device to the second object associated with the second device when the first time information temporally precedes the second time information. In contrast, it can be displayed farther from the center of the dart target portion (200) in the display area.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) displays the first object associated with the first device when the first time information temporally precedes the second time information. After displaying in the area, the first object may be replaced by a second object associated with the second device and displayed in the display area.

As an example, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive first play-related data from the first device. The controller (100) can receive the first play-related data and display the first object associated with the first device in the display area. After the first object is displayed in the display area, the network communication unit (150) can receive second play-related data from the second device. If the time information is information indicating the time when the play-related data was received from the other device (2000), the control unit (100) replaces the first object with the second object and displays the second object in the display area. can be displayed.

As another example, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) can receive first play-related data from the first device. The controller (100) can receive the first play-related data and display the first object associated with the first device in the display area. After the first object is displayed in the display area, the network communication unit (150) can receive second play-related data from the second device. When the time information is information indicating the time when the play-related data was generated in the other device (2000), the control unit (100) generates first time information related to the first play-related data corresponding to the first device. and second time information associated with second play-related data corresponding to the second device. When the first time information precedes the second time information, the control unit 100 can replace the first object with the second object and display the second object in the display area.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) receives the first play-related data from the first device via the network communication unit (150), may not replace the first object displayed in the display area with the second object even if the second play-related data is received from the .

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the display area of the darts game device (1000) may display an object associated with the darts game device (1000). In this case, the control unit (100) can determine the position of the object related to the other device (2000) in the display area based on the play-related data of the darts game device (1000).

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) can receive play-related data from other devices (2000). The control unit (100) can compare the play-related data of the darts game device (1000) with the received past play-related data of other devices (2000). The control unit (100) can display an object related to another device (2000) in a determined area based on the comparison result.

For example, as a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) determines that the hit position information included in the received play-related data and the hit position information included in the play-related data of the darts game device (1000) correspond to each other. It is possible to judge In this case, the control unit (100) makes the object related to the other device (2000) farther from the center of the darts target unit (200) in the display area than the object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000). It is possible to display at

As another example, the control unit (100) compares the hit position information included in the received play-related data with the hit position information included in the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). can be judged to correspond to each other. In this case, the control unit (100) makes the object related to the other device (2000) closer to the center of the darts target unit (200) in the display area than the object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000). It can be displayed in place.

As a further example, the control unit (100) compares the hit position information included in the received play-related data with the hit position information included in the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). , can be determined to correspond to each other. The control unit (100) displays an object related to another device (2000) on the same line as an object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000), but displays the object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000). It can also be displayed so as not to cover it. Here, "on the same line" can be on an imaginary curve corresponding to the diameter of the outline of the dart target portion (200).

As a further example, the control unit (100) compares the hit position information included in the received play-related data with the hit position information included in the play-related data of the darts game device (1000). , can be determined to correspond to each other. The control unit (100) displays an object related to another device (2000) on the same line as an object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000), but displays the object corresponding to the player of the darts game device (1000). It can also be displayed so that at least a portion of the

According to the above configuration, the darts game device (1000) can display an object related to another device (2000) in the display area adjacent to the point where the outline of the darts target portion (200) meets. Due to the characteristics of the darts game, the visual concentration of the players on the darts target portion 200 and the periphery of the darts target portion 200 may be relatively high compared to other areas. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the user's interest in the darts game by displaying the object related to the other device 2000 in the display area adjacent to the point matching the outline of the darts target portion 200 .

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, highlight effects (500) may be rendered around objects associated with other devices (2000) or objects associated with the darts game device (1000). A method for the darts game device (1000) to apply a highlight effect to the periphery of an object associated with another device (2000) will now be described.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart illustrating an example of how a darts game device applies a highlight effect around objects associated with other devices in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 25, the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) receives the play-related data of the other devices (2000) participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. It can be received (S1410). As an example, the network communication unit (150) can receive play-related data including non-visual play result data indicating a darts game play result of a player playing a darts game using another device (2000).

The control unit (100) can determine the highlight effect (500) for the object related to the other device (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) based on the received play-related data (S1420). . The control unit (100) can apply the determined highlight effect to the object (S1430). Here, the highlight effect may include a first highlight effect in which a pre-stored image is displayed in an area adjacent to at least a portion of the area in which the object is displayed.

For example, based on the received play-related data, the control unit (100) determines whether the other device (2000) related to the object displayed on the display unit (120) is stored in advance by the player of the darts game device (1000). It can be determined that it is another device (2000) related to the player who played the game. In this case, the control unit (100) can apply the first highlight effect around the object of the other device (2000).

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines the highlight effect to be applied to the object of the other device (2000), and can also be determined.

Specifically, the network communication unit (150) receives, from the other device (2000), play-related data including data indicating the darts game play result of the player playing the darts game using the other device (2000). can. The control unit (100) can determine the duration of the highlight effect determined based on at least one of the darts game-related score information and the darts game-related ranking information included in the play-related data. .

For example, the control unit (100) determines that the higher the score value of the player of the other device (2000) in the play session, the longer the highlight effect lasts, based on the score information of the other device (2000). can be determined. To give another example, the control unit (100) determines that the higher the ranking value of the player of the other device (2000) in the play session, the higher the highlight effect, based on the ranking information related to the other device (2000). The duration can be determined in a long-lasting fashion.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the highlight effect can include the effect of rotating the object. The highlight effect includes a second highlight effect that rotates the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the center point of the object, and a second highlight effect that rotates the object a preset number of times with respect to the vertical center line of the object. At least one of a third highlight effect of rotating the object a number of times and a fourth highlight effect of rotating the object a preset number of rotations with respect to the lateral centerline of the object. can.

For example, the control unit (100), based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000), displays the second highlight on the object related to the other device (2000) displayed on the display unit (120). effects can be applied. Based on an embodiment, the second highlight effect can be an effect of rotating the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the centerline of the object. Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the center point of the object determined to apply the second highlight effect. The control unit (100) can rotate the object clockwise or counterclockwise by a predetermined number of rotations based on the determined center point of the object.

To give another example, the control unit (100) controls the object related to the other device (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000). , a third highlight effect can be applied. Based on an embodiment, the third highlight effect may be an effect of rotating the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the object. Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the vertical center point of the object determined to apply the third highlight effect. The control unit (100) can rotate the object by a preset number of rotations based on the determined centerline of the object. When the control unit (100) rotates the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the longitudinal center line of the object, a visual effect that the object appears to move three-dimensionally for the user is produced. , can be provided to the user.

To give another example, the control unit (100) controls the object related to the other device (2000) displayed on the display unit (120) based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000). , a fourth highlight effect can be applied. Based on an embodiment, the fourth highlight effect can be the effect of rotating the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the horizontal centerline of the object. Specifically, the control unit (100) can determine the horizontal centerline of the object determined to apply the fourth highlight effect. The control unit (100) can rotate the object by a preset number of rotations based on the determined centerline of the object. When the control unit (100) rotates the object by a predetermined number of rotations with respect to the horizontal center line of the object, a visual effect that the object appears to the user as if it is moving three-dimensionally is produced. , can be provided to the user.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the duration of the highlight effect on the object. The control unit (100) can also determine the number of rotations to rotate the object and the rotation speed to rotate the object based on the duration.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines the duration of the highlight effect of the object related to the determined other device (2000) based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000). can be done. The control unit (100) can determine a preset number of rotations and a speed of rotating the object based on the determined duration.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the highlight effect may include a fifth highlight effect that changes the size of the object by a preset variable number of times.

For example, based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000), the control unit (100) adds a fifth highlight to the object related to the other device (2000) displayed on the display unit (120). effects can be applied. According to an embodiment, the control unit (100) can determine the duration of the determined fifth highlight effect based on the play-related data. The control unit (100) can determine a preset variable number of times and a speed of changing the object based on the determined duration.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the highlight effect can include a sixth highlight effect that changes the size at which the object is displayed. Here, changing the size in which the object is displayed means that the size can be changed until there is a change in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. can be understood to mean A change in play session may include the end or start of a first sub-play session, a second sub-play session, or a third sub-play session. For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 12, an object (411) associated with another device (2000) to which the sixth highlight effect is applied is displayed larger than other objects until there is a change in the play session. It is possible to be Continuing to refer to FIG. 12(a), when the display size of an object is changed, the size and number of other objects adjacent to the object change according to the change in the display size of the object. , can be adaptively changed.

For example, referring to FIG. 11, in the first area (410) of the display portion (120), eight objects can be displayed for each of a plurality of other devices. The control unit (100) can apply the sixth highlight effect to the first object (411) among the plurality of other devices. Referring to (a) of FIG. 12, the size of the first object (411) can be changed by applying the sixth highlight effect to the first object (411). Also, the number of displayed at least one other objects except the first object (411) can be adaptively changed according to the change in the size of the first object (411). be. In some embodiments, the size of at least one other object other than the first object (411) can also be adaptively changed in response to the change in size of the first object (411). .

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the highlight effect can include a seventh highlight effect that changes the position where the object is displayed. When the position at which an object is displayed is changed, the positions of other objects adjacent to the object can be displayed in a manner that moves relative to the change in the position at which the object is displayed.

For example, referring to FIG. 11, the control unit (100) applies the seventh highlight effect to the second object (412) based on the play-related data of the other device (2000) related to the second object (412). It is possible to As an example, the control unit (100) can determine ranking information related to the second object (412) based on play-related data of other devices (2000) related to the second object (412). The control unit (100) can determine ranking information related to the first object (411) based on play-related data of other devices (2000) related to the first object (411). The control unit (100) determines that the ranking included in the ranking information relating to the second object (412) and the ranking included in the ranking information relating to the first object (411) are reversed. A seventh highlight effect can be applied to the second object (412) such that the position of the object (412) is changed. Thereby, the position of the second object (412) can be changed to the position where the first object (411) is displayed. The first object (411) can move relative to a change in the display position of the second object (412). For example, the first object (411) can be moved to the position where the second object (412) was displayed.

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the other device ( 2000) can be determined for objects. Here, the specific event occurrence conditions are the first event occurrence condition that occurs when a specific score is obtained within a preset time, and the time limit related to the action of throwing darts given to the play session is exceeded. 2nd event occurrence condition that occurs when the play session occurs, 3rd event occurrence condition that occurs when the dart pin is not thrown N times within the time limit related to the round given to the play session, or given to the play session At least one of a fourth event occurrence condition may occur if K rounds are not completed within the time limit for the set.

Specifically, the control unit (100) determines whether or not the player of the other device (2000) satisfies a specific event occurrence condition based on the play-related data received from the other device (2000). be able to. According to the embodiment, when the control unit (100) determines that the player of the other device (2000) has obtained a specific score within a preset time based on the play-related data, the first event generation condition can be determined to be satisfied. Alternatively, the control unit (100), based on the play-related data, determines that the player of the other device (2000) did not throw the darts pin until the time limit for throwing the darts pin given to the play session was exceeded. , it can be determined that the second event generation condition is satisfied. Alternatively, if the control unit (100) determines, based on the play-related data, that the player of the other device (2000) has not thrown the darts pin N times until the time limit for the round given to the play session is exceeded, It can be determined that the third event generation condition is satisfied. Alternatively, the control unit (100) determined that the player of the other device (2000) could not complete K rounds until the time limit for the set given to the play session was exceeded, based on the play-related data. If so, it can be determined that the fourth event generation condition is satisfied.

The control unit (100) can determine a highlight effect for an object related to another device (2000) when at least one specific event occurrence condition among the first to fourth event occurrence conditions is satisfied. can. As an example, the control unit (100) can apply at least one highlight effect among the first to seventh highlight effects described above to an object related to another device (2000).

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the operations described above may also be performed by the darts game server (3000).

Specifically, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) receives first play-related data from a first device participating in a play session that gives play time limits to two or more devices, A second play-related data can be received from the device. A control unit of the darts game server (3000) highlights objects related to the second device displayed on the display unit of the first device based on at least one of the first play-related data and the second play-related data. It is possible to determine the effect. The controller (100) can apply the determined highlight effect to the object of the second device displayed on the display of the first device.

According to the above configuration, the darts game device 1000 can provide the user with various visual effects such as the first to seventh highlight effects. Therefore, it is possible for the player using the darts game device (1000) to become more interested in the darts game.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game device (1000) can utilize facial information to prevent player cheating. Hereinafter, a method for the darts game device (1000) of the present disclosure to prevent the player from cheating will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a method by which a darts game device prevents cheating by a player in multiple embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 26, the video acquisition unit of the darts game device (1000) can acquire a play video of the player of the darts game device (1000) throwing darts (S1510). The video acquisition unit can be a module for acquiring video of the player of the darts game device (1000) playing the darts game. As an example, the video acquisition unit may include a camera unit (140) for shooting the player.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can recognize the player's identity information from the play video (S1520). Here, the identity information can include images of body parts to identify the player.

Specifically, the control unit 100 can recognize the player's identity information using a neural network model trained to segment the player's body part from the play video. A neural network can be a network for understanding the latent structures of data. Neural networks can understand the underlying structure of photos, text, video, audio, music (eg, whether an object is in the photo or not), and so on. The neural network model in the present disclosure can segment the player's body parts from the acquired play video. Segmentation here can be understood as the act of dividing the player's body into parts. Neural networks include deep neural networks (DNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN), auto encoders, GANs ( Generative Adversarial Networks), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), Q networks, U networks, Siamese networks, and the like. The neural networks described above are merely examples, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Since the description of the neural network is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the recognized player's identity may include a facial image to identify the player.

Specifically, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can segment the user's face, head, etc., and recognize the identification information including the facial image.

The control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can determine the player's cheating based on the recognized identity information of the player and the identity information of the user logged in to the darts game device (1000) (S1530). . Here, the identification information of the logged-in user can include an image of the user's face.

Specifically, the control unit (100) detects the fraudulent behavior of the player based on the degree of similarity between the facial image for identifying the player included in the identification information and the facial image of the player included in the identification information. can be determined.

For example, the control unit (100) can determine that the player cannot be regarded as a user logged into the darts game device (1000) when the degree of similarity is less than a preset threshold. is. To give another example, the control unit (100) can regard the player as a user logged in to the darts game device (1000) when the degree of similarity is equal to or greater than a preset threshold. It is possible to judge

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can recognize the player's iris when identifying the player's identity information from the first play video. In this case, the control unit (100) refers to one or more features extracted from the recognized player's iris and the user's iris information included in the identification information to detect the player's cheating. It is possible to discriminate.

In multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can also refer to the identified player's identity information and recognize the player's height, body shape, gender, etc. . In this case, the control unit (100) selects at least one of the player's height, body shape, or gender included in the identification information and at least one of the user's height, body shape, or gender included in the identification information. You can also refer to it and determine if the player is cheating.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines that the recognized player cannot be regarded as a user logged into the darts game device (1000). If so, the darts gaming device (1000) may decide to exclude the user from the play session in which it is participating, or disable the user's play. In addition, the control unit (100) can also cancel the user's login to the darts game device (1000) or the login to the darts game server (3000) and log out.

When the network communication unit (150) of the darts game device (1000) determines that the recognized player cannot be regarded as the user logged in to the darts game device (1000), the user's identification information or the play At least one of the videos can be sent to the darts game server (3000). This allows the darts game server (3000) to record in the database such that said user cannot participate in another play session. Alternatively, the darts game server (3000) can record in a database such that the user cannot log in to the darts game server (3000).

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines that the recognized player cannot be regarded as a user logged into the darts game device (1000). If so, it is possible to generate an additional quest to verify the identity between the player and the user. Here, an add-on quest can be understood as an action that requires the user to take a particular action in order to prevent the legitimate user from being excluded from the play session. As an example, the additional quest displays one or more lines preset on the display unit (120) of the darts game device (1000), and the player can change the displayed one or more lines. A first quest requesting to be photographed within the range, or a second quest requesting to enter the password stored in the identification information via the user input unit (170) of the darts game device (1000). can include at least one of The control unit (100) can determine the player's cheating based on the success or failure of the authentication by the additional quest.

For example, the control unit 100 can recognize the player's identity information from the player's play video captured within one or more lines displayed on the display unit 120 . The control unit (100) can determine whether the player is cheating based on the recognized identity information of the player and the identity information of the user logged in to the darts game device (1000).

As another example, the control unit (100) can receive input of a password from the player through the user input unit (170). The control unit (100) can determine whether the player has cheated based on whether the password entered by the player matches the password included in the identification information of the logged-in user.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, play time limits granted to play sessions in which players of the darts gaming device (1000) are participating are preset between two rounds or between two sets. It can also include a waiting time period. In this case, authentication with additional quests can take place during the waiting time period. In other words, the control unit (100) can perform authentication by the additional quest when the darts game is not in progress in the play session in which the player of the darts game device (1000) participates.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the video acquisition unit of the darts game device (1000) can acquire play videos regularly or irregularly.

As an example, the video acquisition unit can acquire a play video showing the player of the darts game device (1000) throwing darts pins for each of at least one lower play session included in the play session.

Depending on the embodiment, the play session may be a first sub-play session that includes a time limit for the act of throwing darts, a second sub-play session that includes a time limit for rounds that allow the act of throwing darts N times, or K times. It is possible to include at least one of a third sub-play session that includes a time limit for the set that includes the round. The video acquisition unit can acquire a play video for each of at least one lower-level play session among the first, second and third lower-level play sessions included in the play session.

As another example, the video acquisition unit compares past non-video play result data relating to the player's past darts game play with first non-video play result data relating to the player's current darts game play. Based on this, if there is a difference that exceeds a preset threshold, it is possible to acquire the play video.

Specifically, the control unit (100) compares past non-video play result data relating to the player's past darts game play with first non-video play result data relating to the player's current darts game play. It is possible to As a result of the comparison, the control unit (100) can determine that a difference exceeding a preset threshold has occurred. In this case, the video acquisition unit can acquire a play video showing the player of the darts game device (1000) throwing the darts pin.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether the player has committed a cheating act such as throwing a dart pin over the throw line. is also possible. Here, the throw line can be a line drawn in advance by the installer or the like on the ground on which the darts game device (1000) is installed. Alternatively, the housing (300) can have a support extending along the ground from the ground-contacting end. In this case, the throw line may be marked on the support. Alternatively, the throw line can be displayed by being projected onto the ground by an illumination unit (180) or the like.

Specifically, the control unit (100) can extract an image including the player's foot and the throw line of the darts game device (1000) when the player throws the darts pin from the play video. Based on the extracted image, the control unit (100) can determine whether or not the player has thrown the darts pin over the throw line. If the control unit (100) determines that the player has thrown the darts pin over the throw line, it can determine that the player is cheating. In this case, the control unit (100) can invalidate the score obtained by the player throwing the dart pin. In other words, the control unit (100) can set the score obtained by the player throwing the dart pin to zero.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the operations described above may also be performed by the darts game server (3000).

Specifically, the network communication unit of the darts game server (3000) receives information from the darts game devices (1000) participating in a play session in which two or more devices are given play time limits. You can receive a play video showing the player throwing the darts pin. The control unit of the darts game server (3000) can recognize the player's identity information from the play video. The control unit of the darts game server (3000) can refer to the recognized identification information of the player and the identification information of the user logged in to the darts game device (1000) to determine whether the player is cheating.

With the above configuration, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) determines whether the player participating in the play session using the darts game device (1000) matches the logged-in user. based on which the player's cheating can be determined. In this case, the darts game device (1000) and other devices (2000) can prevent cheating, such as participation of a substitute player, that can occur by participating in a play session online.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the information about the play session displayed on the display unit 120 of the darts game device 1000 may be displayed as an example different from the above-described embodiments. Another example of information related to a play session displayed on the display unit (120) of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 27 is a drawing for explaining another example of information related to a play session displayed on the display unit of the darts game device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Prior to the description of FIG. 27, it should be understood that the first object, the second object, etc. in FIG. 27 are distinguished to facilitate the description of FIG. In one embodiment, an object can refer to any form of component displayed on the darts game device (1000).

Referring to FIG. 27, the display section (120) of the darts game device (1000) can include a first display area (121) and a second display area (122).

A first object 752 associated with the first device and a second object 751 associated with the second device can be displayed in the second display area 122 . Here, the first device and the second device can be other devices participating in the play session in which the darts game device (1000) participates. Alternatively, either one of the first device or the second device may be a darts game device (1000).

Looking at the first object (752) and the second object (751), the position where the first object (752) is displayed in the second display area (122) and the position where the second object (751) is displayed in the second display area ( 122) can be seen to be different. Based on the embodiment, the control unit (100) refers to the play-related data of the first device related to the first object (752) and the play-related data of the second device related to the second object (751), It is possible to determine the position of one object (752) and a second object (751).

For example, the height at which the first object (752) is displayed in the second display area (122) and the height at which the second object (751) is displayed in the second display area (122) may be different. . The control unit (100) refers to the score acquired in the play session by the first device related to the first object (752) and the score acquired in the play session by the second device related to the second object (751), It is possible to determine the height of each object.

FIG. 27 exemplarily illustrates that the corresponding objects have different heights, but it is also possible that the positions of the objects on the horizontal axis are different as well as the heights on the vertical axis. Conceivable.

As an example, looking at the first score information area (732) of the first display area (121) associated with the first object (752), the first player associated with the first object (752) is playing the current round. 65 points. Information about the round can be provided to the player via the round area (740) of the first display area (121). Looking at the second score information area (731) of the first display area (121) associated with the second object (751), the second player associated with the second object (751) has played the current round and won The score can be 20 points. Since the score obtained by the first player is higher than the score obtained by the second player, the control unit (100) causes the first object (752) to be displayed in a relatively higher area than the second object (751). can decide.

Looking at the first score information area (731) in more detail, the first score information area (731) indicates, in addition to the number of points scored by the first player in the current round, the number of darts pins thrown by the first player, or , may include text to identify the first player.

Above the first object 752, a first score 7521 obtained by throwing the dart pin by the first player can be displayed. The score displayed in the first score information area 732 may be the cumulative score obtained by the first player throwing the darts pin in the current round, and the first score 7521 indicates the action of throwing the darts pin. In a round that allows rounds, each round included in the N rounds can be scored.

An image of a dart target can be displayed in one of the first display areas (121). For example, an image (742) related to a first dart target portion of a first object (752) can be displayed in the first display area (121). Here, the image (742) associated with the first dart target portion of the first object (752) is a pre-stored virtual image associated with the dart target portion corresponding to the play-related data of the first device, or the first It can be one of the actual images of a dart pin thrown by a player hitting a dart target.

The first display area 121 may include a player score information area 710 in which information about the score of the player of the darts game device 1000 is displayed. The player score information area 710 can display the cumulative score obtained in rounds by the player of the darts game device 1000 . Also, in the player score information area 710, the score obtained by the player of the darts game device 1000 throwing the dart pin N times in the round can be displayed for each time. Also, in the player score information area 710, the number of darts pins that the player of the darts game device 1000 can throw in the round can be displayed. Also, in the player score information area 710, text for identifying the player of the darts game device 1000 can be displayed.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, objects displayed in the second display area (122) may include objects associated with players of the darts game device (1000). As an example, the second object (751) can be an object related to the player of the darts game device (1000). Referring to the second score information area 731 and the player score information area 710, it can be seen that the score displayed in the two areas and the text for identifying the player are the same.

According to multiple embodiments of the present disclosure, the darts game device (1000) or darts game server (3000) determines the relative positions of objects displayed in the first display area (121) of the darts game device (1000). can be changed. Here, the relative positions can include not only the relative heights between multiple objects but also the positions in the horizontal direction. The relative heights of the objects can be determined based on the scores in the current play session in which the darts game device (1000) is participating. As an example, the relative heights of multiple objects can be determined based on the points scored by the darts gaming device (1000) and other devices in the second sub-play session. In some embodiments, the second subordinate play session may be a play session for a round that allows N throwing actions of darts. The relative horizontal heights of the plurality of objects can be determined based on the points scored by the darts game device (1000) and other devices in the third sub-play session. Alternatively, the relative horizontal heights of the plurality of objects can be determined based on the relative rankings between the darts gaming device (1000) and other devices in the third sub-play session. . A third subordinate play session may be a play session for a set containing K rounds. A method for the darts game device (1000) of the present disclosure to change the relative position of each of a plurality of objects will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 28 is a drawing for explaining an example of how the darts game device changes the relative position of each of the objects in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 28(a), the second display area (122) displays objects associated with a plurality of other devices participating in the play session in which the player of the darts game device (1000) is participating, or , an object related to the darts game device (1000) can be displayed. As an example, the first object (752) can be an object associated with a first player on a first device and the second object (751) can be an object associated with a second player on a second device. Looking at the first score information area (732) for the first object (752), the first player's score in the first round may be 95 points. Looking at the second score information area (731) for the second object (751), the score scored by the second player in the first round can be 110 points.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 28, the control unit (100) can move the second object (751) to the position where the first object (752) was displayed as the second round begins. is. Specifically, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object (752) and the second object (751) based on play-related data relating to each of the first device and the second device. can be done. As shown in the first score information area (732) and the second score information area (731), the second player associated with the second object (751) scores higher than the first player associated with the first object (752). may have obtained. In this case, the control unit (100) can move the second object (751) to the position where the first object (752) was displayed. Information about the round can also be updated and provided to the player via the round area (720) of the first display area (121).

In conjunction with the round change, the control unit (100) displays the points obtained by the player in the previous round for each of the plurality of objects on the upper row of the plurality of objects displayed in the second display area (122). It is possible to display. Looking at the second object (751), above the second object (751), the score (7511) obtained by the second player in the first round related to the second object (751) is displayed. I can confirm.

According to a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) changes the relative positions of the first object (752) and the second object (751). 752) and the second object (751) can be varied in size, color or shape.

For example, the control unit (100) determines that there is a vertical imaginary center line between the first object (752) and the second object (751) displayed in FIG. 28(a). be able to. When moving the second object (751) to the position where the first object (752) was displayed, the control unit (100) moves the second object (751) closer to the virtual center line. It is possible to change the second object (751) by increasing the size (or changing the shape or color) of (751). Such object modification can include a change in size. In the explanation using FIGS. 27 and 28, changes in size and position are given as examples of changes in objects, but any other change features such as changes in color, shape, etc. are also included in the present disclosure. shall be included in the scope of rights.

For example, when the control unit (100) moves the second object (751) to the position where the first object (752) was displayed, the farther the second object (751) is from the virtual center line, the more the second object (751) moves. It can be changed by reducing the size of the object (751) and gradually restoring it to its original size. For example, referring to (c) of FIG. 28, it can be confirmed that the size of the second object (751) is larger than other objects. In this case, the player of the darts game device (1000) can feel that the position of the second object (751) is dynamically changed while moving forward.

Referring to (c) of FIG. 28, when the first object (752) is moved to the position where the second object (751) was displayed, the control unit (100) moves the first object (752) to the virtual It is possible to change the size of the first object (752) by decreasing the size of the first object (752) as it approaches the center line. When moving the first object (752) to the position where the second object (751) was displayed, the control unit (100) moves the first object (752) further away from the virtual center line. 752) can be changed by increasing the size and gradually returning to the original size.

When changing the relative positions of the first object (752) and the second object (751), the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) controls the first object (752) and the second object (751). can be changed simultaneously, or the positions of the first object (752) and the second object (751) can be changed sequentially.

Referring to (d) of FIG. 28, when the first round ends, the control unit (100) of the darts game device (1000) can display an image showing the ranking of the first round. As an example, the first score information area (731) may contain an image of a golden crown indicating the highest score obtained in the first round. A second score information area (732) may contain an image of silver text indicating the second highest score obtained in the first round. As the second round begins, the information displayed in the first score information area (731) can be information related to the second object (751). Also, as the second round begins, information displayed in the second score information area 732 may be information related to the first object 752 . In other words, the control unit (100) changes the relative positions of the first object (752) and the second object (751), and the information displayed in the first score information area (731) and the second score information area (731). The position relative to the information displayed in the score information area (732) can also be changed.

As described throughout FIGS. 1-28, the darts game system (10000) can provide the darts game device (1000) with a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices. The darts game device (1000) can then participate in play sessions and provide real-time online darts games to players. In addition, the darts game device 1000 can display information on the play session in which the darts game device 1000 participates on the display unit 120 in real time. Therefore, the darts game device (1000) can attract the interest of players participating in the darts game.

The description of the embodiments presented herein is provided to enable any person of ordinary skill in the art of the disclosure to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to such embodiments will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art of this disclosure, and the general principles defined herein are beyond the scope of this disclosure. can be applied to other embodiments without Accordingly, the present disclosure is not to be limited by the examples shown, but is to be construed in the broadest sense consistent with the principles and novel features shown herein.

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1. A method for providing darts game footage performed by darts game devices participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices, comprising:
receiving play-related data of other devices participating in a play session in which said darts game device is participating;
determining a highlight effect for an object of the other device displayed on the display unit based on the received play-related data; and applying the determined highlight effect to the object. ;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
The highlight effect is
a first highlight effect in which a pre-stored image is displayed in an area adjacent to at least a portion of the area in which the object is displayed;
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
The play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of a player playing a darts game using the other device; and
determining a highlight effect for an object associated with the other device;
determining a duration of the determined highlight effect based on the play-related data;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 3,
The duration is determined based on at least one of score information related to the darts game and ranking information related to the darts game included in the i-play related data.
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
The highlight effect is
a second highlight effect that rotates the object a preset number of rotations relative to the center point of the object; rotating the object a preset number of rotations relative to the vertical centerline of the object; or a fourth highlight effect that rotates the object by a preset number of rotations with respect to the horizontal centerline of the object.
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 5,
The play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of a player playing a darts game using the other device; and
Determining a highlight effect for an object on the other device comprises:
determining the duration of the determined highlight effect based on the play-related data; and determining the preset number of rotations and a speed to rotate the object based on the determined duration. ;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
The highlight effect is
Also, including a fifth highlight effect that changes the size of the object by a preset variable number of times,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 7,
The play-related data includes data indicating a darts game play result of a player playing a darts game using the other device; and
Determining a highlight effect for an object on the other device comprises:
determining the duration of the determined highlight effect based on the play-related data; and determining the preset variable number of times and the speed of changing the object based on the determined duration. ;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
the highlight effect includes a sixth highlight effect that changes the size in which the object is displayed;
When the size in which the object is displayed is changed, the sizes of other objects adjacent to the object are adaptively changed in response to the change in the size in which the object is displayed. ,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
the highlight effect includes a seventh highlight effect that changes the position at which the object is displayed;
When the position where the object is displayed is changed, the positions of other objects adjacent to the object can be displayed by moving relative to the change in the position where the object is displayed. is
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 1,
Determining a highlight effect for an object on the other device based on the received play-related data comprises:
determining whether a player of the other device satisfies a specific event occurrence condition based on the received play-related data; and if the specific event occurrence condition is met, the other device determining a highlight effect for objects according to;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. In claim 11,
The condition for generating the specific event is
A first event occurrence condition that occurs when a specific score is obtained within a preset time, and a second event occurrence condition that occurs when the time limit related to the action of throwing darts given to the play session is exceeded. , a third event occurrence condition that occurs when the dart pin is not thrown N times within the time limit for the round given to the play session, or K times within the time limit for the set given to the play session. Including at least one of the fourth event occurrence conditions that occur if the round of cannot be completed,
A method for providing darts game footage. A darts game device,
a network communication unit for receiving play-related data of other devices participating in a play session in which said darts game device participates; and said others being displayed on a display unit based on said received play-related data. a control unit for determining a highlight effect for an object according to the device of and applying the determined highlight effect to the object;
including,
Darts game device. A computer program stored on a computer readable storage medium, said computer program being adapted to perform a method for providing a darts game image when executed on one or more processors, said method comprising:
receiving play-related data of other devices participating in the play session in which the darts game device is participating;
determining a highlight effect for an object of the other device displayed on the display unit based on the received play-related data; and applying the determined highlight effect to the object. ;
including,
A computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium. A method for providing a darts game video executed by a darts game server, comprising:
receiving first play-related data from a first device and receiving second play-related data from a second device participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices;
determining a highlight effect for an object of the second device displayed on the display of the first device based on at least one of the first play-related data and the second play-related data; and applying the determined highlight effect to the object;
including,
A method for providing darts game footage. A darts game device,
a server network communication unit that receives first play-related data from a first device and second play-related data from a second device participating in a play session that provides play time limits for two or more devices;
determining a highlight effect for an object of the second device displayed on a display of the first device based on at least one of the first play-related data and the second play-related data; , a server control that applies the determined highlight effect to the object;
including,
Darts game server.

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