JP6392973B2 - User identification dart pin - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a dart system, and more specifically, to a dart (pin) including a user identification module.

  In general, darts means a “small arrow”, which is a game in which a dart pin similar to the shape of an arrow is thrown against a circular target with numbers. The dart game has the advantage that it can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, regardless of location and season, as long as the dart has a shape similar to that of a dart. Recently, a variety of competition methods have been developed for darts games, and the scoring system has been arranged, making it a major leisure that can be enjoyed all over the world, and all people regardless of age or sex enjoy the game easily. .

  In general, in order for participants in a dart game to enjoy the dart game, the participants must participate in the game at the same time and at the same place. However, due to the development of communication technology, in order to allow participants of the dart game to exceed the time and space constraints and participate in the game, they participated in the dart game separately from a long distance, and the results of their play An electronic dart game device has been developed that can transmit the process of playing to a long distance through a communication network. These electronic dart game devices can electrically sense the point where the target of the dart hits, and can automatically count and provide it to the player.

  However, the conventional technology related to such a dart game system mostly describes dart game devices and game servers, and by improving the shape and function of the dart (or dart pin), a better user experience is achieved. In fact, there is no approach to provide this.

  The present invention has been devised in correspondence with the above-described background art, and is intended to increase the user experience in playing a dart game by improving the shape and function of the dart pin.

  A dart pin according to a first embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above-described problem is disclosed. The dart pin described above forms one end of the dart pin described above, and one end is in contact with the dart target of the dart game device; one end is coupled to the other short part of the dart pin. A barrel forming one body; a shaft that has one end joined to the other end of the dart barrel; and another end of the dart pin; Including a flight coupled to the other end of the shaft, wherein a user identification module may be coupled to one of the tip, barrel, shaft and flight.

  Also disclosed is a dart game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The dart game device is adapted to receive a dart pin to be thrown; a network connection for communicating with a game server through a network; and a user identification module coupled to the dart pin to communicate with the user identification of the dart pin. A user recognition unit that receives data included in the module may be included.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the shape and function of a dart pin can be improved, and the user experience can be increased when playing a dart game.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a dart game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the dart game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a dart game network including a dart game device and a server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4a is a diagram showing an example of the shape of a dart pin according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4b is a diagram showing an example of the shape of a dart pin according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4c is a view showing an example of the shape of a dart pin according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing operations performed between components in the dart game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a dart pin and a dart game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Next, various embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. In this description, various descriptions are set forth in order to provide an understanding of the present invention. However, it is obvious that such an embodiment can be practiced without such specific explanation. In other instances, the illustrated structures and devices are provided in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the embodiments.

  The terms “component”, “module”, “system”, etc. as used herein refer to computer-related entities, hardware, firmware, software, a combination of software and hardware, or execution of software. For example, the component may be at least one of a process executed on the processor, a processor, an object, an execution thread, a program, and a computer, but is not limited thereto. For example, an application running on a computing device and the computing device can all be considered components. One or more components can reside in the processor and / or thread of execution, one component can be localized in one computer, or two or more computers Can be allocated to. Such components can then be executed on a variety of computer readable media having various data structures stored therein. A component can be, for example, a signal having one or more data packets (eg, from one component that interacts with other components in a local system, distributed system, through data and / or signals, etc., with other systems, such as the Internet). Data over a simple network) and can be communicated through processing locally or remotely, or both.

  The description of the embodiment shown here is provided so that those skilled in the art can use or implement the present invention. Various modifications of these embodiments will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention, and the general principles defined herein do not depart from the scope of the present invention. In addition, the present invention can be applied to other embodiments. Thus, the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments shown herein but should be construed in the broadest sense consistent with the features presented herein and with the novelty.

  As used herein, the terms “dart” and “dart pin” can often be used interchangeably. Furthermore, the terms “player” and “user” as used herein can also often be used interchangeably. And the terms “point” and “region” as used herein can also often be used interchangeably.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a dart game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  A dart game device (100) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a dart target (or dart board) (110), a sensing unit (120), a user input unit (130), an output unit (140), a camera. Unit (150), network connection unit (160), user recognition unit (170), memory (180), control unit (190), and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential, and a dart game device having more components or fewer components can be made. Each of the above components will be described below.

  The dart's target (110) has a bull's eye in the center, and is divided by a concentric circle centered on the bulls eye and a straight line extending radially from the bulls eye, and there is an area where a score is given to each of the divided parts. A scoreboard can be included. A plurality of holes for piercing dart chips may be provided on the scoreboard.

  The dart target (110) includes a display (142) described below, and the score distribution of the dart target (110) and the shape of the region to which the score is given can be variably changed. In this case, the dart target 110 includes a light transmissive touch pad laminated to the display 142 and may have a touch screen shape.

  The sensing unit 120 can sense a dart game user's play performed on the dart target 110. That is, when the dart pin is thrown by the user and reaches the target (110) of the dart, the sensing unit (120) can detect which part of the target (110) of the dart hit the dart pin. The sensing unit (120) can be configured to evaluate actual user play. The sensing unit (120) senses which area of the dart target (110) the hit dart pin hit in response to the user throwing the dart pin, or immediately counts it. It can also be converted. The sensing unit (120) can electrically convert the number corresponding to the area where the dart pin is pierced and transmit it to the control unit (190). Alternatively, the sensing unit (120) can transfer an electrical signal corresponding to the area where the dart pin is inserted to the control unit (190), and the score corresponding to the electrical signal is calculated from the control unit (190). You can also

    The user input unit (130) receives a user input for controlling the dart game device (100). The player input unit 130 may include various types of input means such as a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and a keyboard. The user input unit (130) may also include a camera (151,..., 153), a microphone, or the like. Further, the user input unit (130) can also include a near field communication module (not shown), as will be described next. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit (130) may be configured to include the short-range communication module of the network connection unit (160). If the user input unit (130) includes a near field communication module of the network connection unit (160), the user input unit (130) can be configured to receive user input input by an external console device. It is. Short range communication technologies include Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NFC (Near Field Communication, etc.), Infrared Communication (IrDA Infrared Data U, and IrDA Infrared Data). Can be utilized. For example, when the user input unit (130) performs near field communication using infrared communication, the external console device may be an infrared remote controller. Alternatively, when the user input unit 130 performs near field communication using a Bluetooth function, the external console device may be a mobile device including a Bluetooth module. A mobile device that includes a Bluetooth module can be, for example, a smartphone that includes a Bluetooth module.

  In one aspect of the present invention, when the user input unit (130) uses short-range communication, the user input unit (130) may be attached to the dart pin or communicate with the inserted short-range module. .

  The user can select a dart game system, a matchmaking request, a match approval, the number of dart game players, a dart game play system, and the like through the user input unit (130). For example, the user can enter the number of dart game players, the dart game play method (zero one game, cricket game, count-up game, etc.), the dart game method (single play, network play, etc.) through the user input unit (130). Online / offline matchmaking requests and match approvals can be selected.

  The user input unit (130) detects a user's key operation or touch input, receives a signal, or transmits a user's voice or the like through a user's camera (151, ..., 153) or a microphone. Operations can be received and converted to input signals. For this purpose, a known speech recognition technology, a motion recognition technology, or the like can be used.

  The output unit (140) is for generating an output related to visual, auditory, or tactile sensation, and includes an acoustic output module (141), a display (142), an illumination unit (143), and the like. Can do.

  The sound output module (141) receives audio data received from the network connection unit (160) or stored in the memory (180) in game sound effects, rewards, game operation guidance, game method descriptions, and the like. Can be output. The sound output module (141) may output a sound signal related to a function (for example, a game sound effect) executed by the dart game device (100). The sound output module (141) can also output audio from a game player using another dart game device (320, see FIG. 3) or a third party received through the network connection (160). it can. The sound output module 141 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. Further, when the dart game device (100) measures the speed of the dart pin thrown, the speed information and / or reward can be output as audio information by the sound output module (41). .

  The display (142) displays (outputs) information processed by the dart game device (100). For example, when the dart game device (100) is in the game play method guidance mode, the display (142) can output a selectable game play method. Further, when the dart game device (100) receives a matchmaking request online / offline, the display (142) can output a matchmaking waiting player list. When the dart game device (100) is playing a game, the display (142) displays the number of points sensed through the sensing unit (120) or other dart game devices received through the network connection unit (160). It is possible to output an image of a game player to be used or a third person.

  Further, when the dart game device (100) measures the speed of the dart pin, the display (142) displays the measured dart pin speed information, or the dart pin speed information of another person or any predetermined one. Comparison information with speed or both information can also be displayed.

  The display 142 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFTLCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display (OLED), and a flexible display (OLED). At least one of a three-dimensional display may be included. Among these, some displays can be configured as a transparent type or a light transmissive type so that the outside can be seen through. This is sometimes referred to as a transparent display. As a typical example of the above-described transparent display, there is a TOLED (Transparent OLED).

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, there may be two or more displays (142) according to the embodiment of the dart game device (100). For example, in the dart game device (100), a plurality of displays can be arranged separately on one side with a space therebetween, or can be arranged integrally, and can also be arranged on different sides. For example, the display (142) may include all the displays (142) disposed on the upper stage of the dart target (110), all the displays disposed on the lower stage of the dart target (110), or these. One of the displays. However, the position where the display is disposed is only an example, and the display can be disposed at various positions according to design needs or for visual effects.

  The touch sensor is configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the display (142) or a capacitance generated in the specific part of the display (142) into an electrical input signal. be able to. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the touched position and area but also the pressure at the time of touch. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the touched position and area but also the pressure at the time of touch. When there is a touch input to the touch sensor, one or more corresponding signals are sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the one or more signals described above and then transfers the corresponding data to the control unit (190). As a result, the control unit (190) can recognize which area of the display (142) is touched.

  The illumination unit (143) outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of the event of the dart game device (100). Examples of events that occur in the dart game device (100) include dart game player identification, game win / loss, dart hit, dart game player change, game end, and the like. The lighting unit 143 may include an LED (Light Emission Diode), and the user can be notified of the occurrence of an event by the blinking of the LED. The aforementioned LEDs are arranged on the back side of the aforementioned dart target (110), and can be flashed in accordance with a flashing pattern stored in advance by the occurrence of an event. For example, one or more LEDs can be assigned to each part of the dart target 110 described above. A plurality of assigned LEDs can be placed on the back of the dart's target (110) and directed towards the outside of the dart game device (100). When the LED emits light, the light emitted by the LED can pass through the dart target 110 of a transparent or translucent material to provide a visual output to the user. . Alternatively, the light emitted by the aforementioned LEDs can provide a visual output to the user through the gap present at the dart's target (110).

  In addition to the video signal and the audio signal, the output unit (140) can output a signal for notifying the occurrence of the event by another form, for example, vibration. In the uniform phase of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the output unit (140) can include an acoustic output unit (141), a display (142), an illumination unit (143), and the like. For example, the output unit 140 may output information about the measured dart pin speed and / or rewards in various ways.

  The camera unit (150) includes a plurality of cameras (151, ..., 153), and image frames processed by the cameras (151, ..., 153) are stored in the memory (180) or connected to the network. It can be transferred to the outside through the unit (160). The camera (150) unit may be configured by one camera or two or more cameras depending on the use environment.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the camera unit (150) may be arranged to photograph at least two or more points in the movement path of the dart pin. In an aspect of the present invention, the camera unit (150) may include a plurality of cameras, and each of these individual cameras may be arranged to capture a corresponding point (or a plurality of points). it can. If there are multiple cameras, the dart pin speed can be measured using multiple cameras. Information on the measured speed can be sent to the controller (190) or the memory (180).

  In one aspect of the present invention, at least some of the cameras in the camera section (150) are arranged to capture an image frame that includes a dart target (110), while some of the other cameras are used to play dart games. , It can be arranged to capture image frames that are directly related to the game rules. For example, the camera can be arranged to shoot a throw-line that throws a dart to shoot an image frame that is directly related to the dart game rules. The plurality of cameras (151,..., 153) included in the camera unit (150) can be arranged so that at least some of the image frames are captured. In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the camera unit (150) includes one camera, the camera is an image frame directly related to at least a part of the dart target (110) and the game rule. It can also be a panoramic camera arranged so as to be able to photograph all (for example, a slow line in a dart game).

  In one aspect of the present invention, the camera unit (150) may be arranged to photograph a slow line and / or a part of the player together with at least two points in the moving path of the dart pin. . Alternatively, the camera unit (150) may be arranged to photograph at least a part of the target (110) of the dart along with at least two points of the moving path of the dart pin. This can be for the purpose of determining player cheating and for measuring the speed of the dart pin. The camera unit 150 can perform the above-described shooting through one camera, or can perform the above-described shooting through a plurality of cameras.

  For example, in playing a dart game, cheating can be broadly divided into two modes. First, an action where the player exceeds the slow line, and second, an action where the player directly presses the target of the dart. The invention of this application captures the player's actions through two cameras, one including the slow line, so that both of these two types of fraud can be determined. You can shoot. Therefore, the above-mentioned technical features of the invention of this application are not limited to simply checking whether the player is playing the game beyond the slow line, but the player or a third party directly Since it is possible to judge whether or not it is pushing the target, fairness and reliability can be ensured when enjoying the dart game.

  Therefore, the dart game apparatus (100) can maximize the entertainment aspect while ensuring the reliability and fairness of the dart game by efficiently using one or more cameras.

  Further, the number, arrangement, angle direction, and the like of the camera in the dart game device (100) can be changed based on the dart game mode, the characteristics and size of the dart game device, user settings, user information, and the like. For example, only one camera can be arranged so that it can capture the entire moving area of the dart pin.

  The network connection unit (160) enables wireless communication between the dart game device (100) and the wired / wireless system or between the dart game device (100) and the network where the dart game device (100) is located. One or more modules can be included. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the network connection unit 160 may include a transmission unit and a reception unit.

  The network connection unit 160 may include a wired / wireless Internet module for network connection. Examples of wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for MICROWAVE ACCESS), and HSDPA (High Speed Accord). As the wired Internet technology, XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), PLC (Power Line Communication), or the like can be used.

  The network connection unit (160) includes a short-range communication module, is located at a relatively short distance from the dart game device (100), and can transmit and receive data to and from the electronic device including the short-range communication module. . Short range communication technologies include Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), NFC, Infrared Communication (IrDA, Infrared Data Association), UWB (UltraBrade), UWB (UltraBrade, etc.) .

  In addition, the network connection unit (160) can communicate with the dart game server. For example, when the short-range communication module of the dart game device (100) receives user information or identification information related to the dart pin through the short-range communication module attached to or inserted into the dart pin, the network connection unit (160) It is possible to receive or retrieve user information or identification information related to the dart pin from the server by communicating with the server.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the network connection unit 160 can sense the access status of the network and the transmission / reception speed of the network. Data received through the network connection unit (160) is output by the output unit (140), stored in the memory (180), or transferred to another electronic device at a short distance through the short-range communication module. It is also possible.

  Further, when the dart game device (100) measures the speed of the dart pin, the information related to the dart pin is transferred to the mobile of the player or the PC based on the identification information of the player by the network connection unit (160). You can also.

  The user recognition unit (170) recognizes unique information of a user at a long distance using radio waves using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, which is a kind of the above-mentioned short-range communication technology, and NFC technology. Can do. For example, a user can carry a card containing an RFID module, a mobile terminal, or a unique dart game tool, for example, a personal dart tool that the user owns (eg, a dart pin). . In the user identification module possessed by the above-mentioned user, information for identifying the above-mentioned user (for example, the personal ID, identification code, etc. of the user registered in the database server (DB, see FIG. 2)) is recorded. Can do. The dart game device (100) identifies a dart game player who plays using the dart game device (100) by identifying the user identification module possessed by the user, and You can update the database about dart game players or store new data. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the user recognition unit (170) may be integrated with the user input unit (130).

  In addition to the RFID technology, the user recognition unit (170) uses various technologies (for example, near field communication technology such as Bluetooth, etc.) or IC chips that can transmit / receive user-specific information in a contact / non-contact manner. Short-range communication technology). In addition, the user recognition unit (170) is linked with the microphone, the touch pad, the camera unit (150), etc. of the user input unit (130) to identify the biometric data (speech, fingerprint, face) of the user. Can be included.

  The memory (180) can store a program for the operation of the control unit (190), and temporarily inputs or outputs data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a moving image, etc.) It can be stored forever. The memory 180 can store data related to various patterns of vibration and sound output at the time of touch input on the touch screen. The memory 180 includes a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD and XD memory), a ram, and the like. (Random Access Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Magnetic-Ready Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically-Easy-Ready Memory Programmable Read-Only Memory). Disc, light It can include at least one storage medium from the disk. The dart game device (100) can also operate in cooperation with a web storage that performs the storage function of the memory (180) described above on the Internet.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the memory (180) may store at least a portion of data of an image obtained by imaging at least two or more points in the movement path of the dart pin. In addition, the memory (180) can store dart pin user information or identification information obtained from a user identification module coupled to the dart pin. In addition, the memory (180) stores, after a predetermined time, image data that is not loaded by another component such as the control unit (190) or the other device among the stored image data. It can also be deleted.

  In a further aspect of the present invention, the information that can be stored in the memory (180) includes user personal records, competition / time / location / game type records, user dart pin competition records, user pin- The game record for each combination of barrels (when a separate recognition means and identification number are given to the pin and barrel), the dart pin used by the user, speed / competition record information, and the like can be included.

  The controller (controller 190) controls the overall operation of the normal dart game device (100). For example, in the case of a dart game, the points detected through the sensing unit (120) are totaled for each game participant, and the other total dart game devices (200) connected through the network are compared with the total points scored above. Send / receive and record game win / loss, results, scores, etc. based on the above-mentioned total results. The control unit (190) can perform pattern recognition processing that can recognize the input of the operation performed on the touch screen or the camera, the writing input, or the like as text or an image. Further, the control unit described above can perform speech recognition using an STT (Speech-to-Text) function that can recognize and recognize voice input through the microphone.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the controller 190 determines time frame data for each point for at least two points based at least in part on when the dart pin reaches the dart. The dart pin speed can be calculated by loading shooting data corresponding to each of the determined time frame data. Here, the time frame data is based on at least one of the time when the dart pin reaches the dart, the average speed information of the dart pin, and the distance information between the points. It can be determined for each of the aforementioned points before the point in time at which For example, a point that is 0.02 seconds before the time when the dart pin reached the dart can be determined (for example, the first point), and the time point of 0.01 seconds before is another point. (E.g., second point).

でダーツピンのスピードを計算することができる。ここで、Ｖは、ダーツピンのスピード、Ｔは、それぞれの地点に対する撮影データの時間差、ΔＤは、地点間の距離差を意味することができる。 Further, the controller (190) may calculate the speed of the dart pin by determining the distance difference between the points and the time difference between the time frame data for each of the points from the loaded photographing data. it can. For example, based on a distance difference (for example, 30 cm) between predetermined points (for example, the first point and the second point) and a time difference (for example, 0.03 seconds) between photographing data for photographing such points. The dart pin speed (for example, 10 m / s) can be determined. That is, the control unit (190)

Can calculate the speed of the dart pin. Here, V can be a dart pin speed, T can be a time difference of shooting data for each point, and ΔD can be a distance difference between points.

でダーツピンのスピードを計算することができる。ここで、θはダーツピンの蛇行角度を意味することができる。つまり、投げられるダーツピンの移動経路は、曲線の形であることができる。したがって、制御部（１９０）はロードされたダーツピンの撮影データの値を分析し、ダーツピンの蛇行角度を補正することでより正確なダーツピンのスピードを決定することができる。 Alternatively, the control unit (190)

Can calculate the speed of the dart pin. Here, θ can mean the meander angle of the dart pin. That is, the moving path of the dart pin to be thrown can be in the form of a curve. Accordingly, the control unit 190 can analyze the value of the captured dart pin data and correct the wobbling angle of the dart pin to determine a more accurate dart pin speed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the control unit (190) can generate dart pin-specific statistical data based on data received by the user recognition unit of the dart game device. In addition, the control unit (190) can decide to provide further rewards based on the data received from the user recognition unit of the dart game device.

  In one aspect of the present invention, when the controller (190) senses that the memory capacity has been exceeded, it can sequentially delete images from the oldest image in the shooting data stored in the memory (180). Can be tolerated. Further, the control unit (190) can also control the memory (180) to delete the unloaded image data after a specific time or period.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit (190) can communicate with all the other components described above, and can organically control these operations.

  The various embodiments described herein can be implemented on a recording medium that can be read by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof. In a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include ASICs (application specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPS (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processors), DSP signals (digital signal processors), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPs (digital signal processors). gate arrays, processors, controllers, micro-controls, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions It can be realized by using at least one. In some cases, the embodiments described herein can be implemented solely by the control unit (190).

  In software implementation, embodiments such as the processes and functions described herein can be implemented using separate software modules. Each of the aforementioned software modules can perform one or more functions or operations described herein. Software code can be created with a software application written in an appropriate programming language. The aforementioned software code is stored in the memory (180) and can be executed by the controller (190).

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dart game apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the dart game device (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be formed by mounting the components shown in FIG. 1 in a housing (H). On the front side of the dart game device (100), a dart target (110), a display (142), an illumination unit (143), a sound output unit (141), a camera unit (150), and a user recognition unit (170). Can be arranged.

  The dart's target (110) can be placed in the middle of a position that conforms to the rules of the dart game (eg, 5 feet 8 inches vertically from the ground). The lighting units (143-1, 143-2, 143-3) are arranged in various parts of the dart game device (100) and provide various and variable visual effects to the players of the dart game device (100). can do. For example, the illumination unit (143-1) may be disposed on the side surface of the dart target (110) and may irradiate the dart target (110) with illumination. The illumination unit (143-1) can also output a preset lighting effect for each event of the dart game. The illumination unit (143-1) can output illumination effects of various colors.

  The illumination unit (143-2) can be formed to extend in the vertical direction along a portion protruding toward the front of the front portion of the housing (H). Similar to the lighting unit (143-1) described above, the lighting unit (143-2) can output a lighting effect set in advance for each event of the dart game, and outputs lighting effects of various colors. be able to.

  The illumination unit (143-3) can be disposed on the front surface portion, the side surface portion, or both of the housing (H). The lighting unit (143-3) can output a lighting effect set in advance for each dart game event, and can output lighting effects of various colors. Especially an illumination part (143-3) can output the illumination effect with respect to the event which concerns on a user recognition part.

  Optionally, the dart game device (100) can be selectively connected to other dart game devices (100) and can include a dart plate (P) extending in the horizontal direction. The dart plate (P) may further include an illumination unit (143-4). The dart plate (P) can be integrated with the dart game device (100) or can be selectively detached.

  When the dart plate (P) is united and integrated with the dart game device (100) or is selectively attached, the dart plate (P) may be electrically connected to the dart game device (100). it can. The illumination unit (143-4) of the dart game device (100) can be disposed along the outline of the dart plate (P) as shown in FIG. One end of the dart plate (P) is extended to the position where the slow line should be located, depending on the distance from the target of the dart to the throw line, which is set based on the rules of the game. Is possible. The illumination unit (143-4) can be disposed at a position corresponding to the slow line.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the illumination unit (not shown) is disposed on the back side of the dart target (110) and can irradiate the illumination effect in the direction where the user (player) is. The lighting section (not shown) can include a combination of different lighting elements assigned to each segment that constitutes the dart's target.

  The housing (H) of the dart game device (100) may include a display (142) arranged toward the direction in which the user is present. The display (142) shows information necessary for the user as the dart game progresses (for example, the total score, the information of the player who is playing, the score necessary to clear the game, and the opponent who is not playing) Player information, dart pin speed information, comparison information for dart pin speed, etc.) can be displayed. The display (142) can display the visual effect of the event as the dart game progresses. For example, if the user hits the bullseye at the center of the dart target (110) in three dart throws, the display (142) displays a pre-stored video corresponding to the event. can do. The moving image may be stored in the memory (180) of the dart game device (100) or received from the server through the network connection unit (160).

  The display (142) is linked with the illumination units (143-1, 143-2, 143-3 and 143-4) and the sound output unit (140), and provides visual and auditory effects to the user according to the occurrence of an event. Can be provided. In other words, if a preset event occurs, the display (142), the illumination units (143-1, 143-2, 143-3 and 143-4) and the sound output unit (141) are related to the corresponding event. Lighting effect, display effect, and sound effect can be output together.

  In FIG. 2, it is shown that the display (142) is arranged in the lower stage of the dart target (110). However, the number and positions of the displays (142) may be changed in various ways. Is possible.

  The user input unit 130 can be configured in the form of a keypad button as shown in FIG. However, as described above, the user input unit 130 may be configured in various ways including a touch screen. The user can select a game mode that he / she wants to play, an offline matching request, a matching approval, and the like by operating the key buttons of the user input unit (130).

  The sound output unit (141) is also disposed on the front surface of the housing (H) of the dart game device (100) and can output sound. The number and positions of the sound output units (141) can be changed in various ways.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the camera unit (150) can be attached to the upper part of the housing (H) of the dart game apparatus (100). The position where the camera unit (150) is arranged may be variable. The camera unit (150) may include one or more cameras (151, 152,... 153) capable of capturing dart targets (110) and slow lines. The moving image shot by the camera unit (150) can be transferred to the memory (180). Alternatively, the moving image shot by the camera unit (150) can be transferred to a server or another dart game device through the network connection unit (160). According to the embodiment of the present invention, only a part of the moving image shot by the camera unit (150) may be finally stored in the memory (180) or transferred to a server or the like through the network connection unit (160). .

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the user recognition unit (170) is disposed at various positions on the front surface of the housing (H) of the dart game device (100) and may include a short-range communication module. The user can complete the user authentication by throwing a dart pin incorporating the user identification module. Furthermore, the user can complete user authentication by holding a card for recognizing the user near the user recognition unit (170).

  The contents shown in FIG. 2 and the description relating to the appearance of the dart game device (100) described above are merely examples for explanation, and the dart game device (100) according to the present invention is shown in FIG. It is not specific to the appearance shown.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a dart game network including a plurality of dart game devices and servers according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the dart game device (310) used by the first game player (P1) is connected to one or more servers (media server (MS), replay server (RS), game server (GS) through the network. )).

  A plurality of users can enjoy the dart game in the same space at the same time using the same first dart game device (310). When the first player (P1) and the second player (P2) located at a long distance are going to participate in the game, the second dart game device (320) is used to connect one or more servers (media). A server (MS), a replay server (RS), and a game server (GS)) can be connected to the first dart game device (310) to transmit / receive information to advance the game.

  The first dart game device (310) and the second dart game device (320) transmit and receive information via one or more servers (media server (MS), replay server (RS), game server (GS)). Or, information can be directly transmitted and received between the dart game devices (310 and 320).

  The game is run in the same time, with two dart game players (P1, P2) playing in different places, or two players (P1, P2) playing from different places at different times, The contents of the play can be stored in a DB server (DB), and the game can be performed by a method of determining win / loss and ranking. In one aspect of the present invention, a diverse number of one or more players can participate in a game.

  The media server (MS) can store a game play video of a dart game participant (P1, P2) stored in the dart game device (310, 320) using a camera or a microphone. . In an aspect of the present invention, the media server (MS) may be included in the DB server (DB).

  The replay server (RS) can store a user's dart game play video. The moving image thus stored can be transferred to the dart game device at the request of the user and played back on the dart game device. Such a replay server (RS) can also be included in the DB server.

  Also, although not shown, in a further aspect of the invention, the relay server can connect or relay data communications between a plurality of dart game devices (310, 320). The relay server can authorize a communication network to be established between a plurality of dart game devices (310, 320) located at a long distance and a peer-to-peer (P2P) network to be established.

  The game server (GS) is information between the dart game devices (310, 320) (score of each game participant, dart pin speed information, user information, dart pin identification information, information for mutual communication of each game participant). Exchanges, distributes advantages and warnings given based on the game rules through the respective dart game devices (310, 320), transmits / receives information necessary for advancing the game, and the dart game devices (310, 320) ) Can be controlled. The above-mentioned game server (GS) can total the information of the dart game win / loss, the score of each dart game participant (310, 320), the average speed of the dart pin, and the like, and transfer them to the DB server.

  The DB server can store personal information of each game participant (310, 320), game win / loss, dart pin speed information and ranking information, score information of each game, replay video of each game, and the like. The aforementioned DB server can store the aforementioned information separately for each user. The above-described DB server can give a unique code to each user, and can manage information for each user using this unique code. The above-mentioned unique code may be stored in a user identification module (such as NFC, RFID, or a dart pin with an IC chip incorporated therein, an RFID card, or an RFID module stored in a mobile terminal) possessed by each user. Is possible. Thereby, the dart game device (100, 200) described above can identify each game participant through the user authentication unit (170) included therein. The above-mentioned DB server further gives a unique code for identification to each dart game device (310, 320), and the above-mentioned game data according to the identification code given to the above-mentioned dart game device (310, 320). It can also be managed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, a user uses a mobile (including an electronic device incorporating a mobile communication function such as a mobile terminal, a mobile phone, a PDA, a PDP, etc .; 330) or a PC (340) and a web server. (WS) can also be accessed. The web server (WS) can be connected to the mobile (330), the PC (340), or both using the Internet or an intranet. The web server (WS) can also be connected to the dart game devices (310, 320). The aforementioned web server (WS) is connected to the DB server (DB), and can provide dart game data stored in the aforementioned DB server to the player.

  Hereinafter, typical dart game rules and player stats related thereto will be described.

  The dart game that can be executed by the dart game device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a 01 game (zero one game), a cricket game, a count up game, a battle mode, and the like. it can.

  The 01 game proceeds by a method in which two teams (or two players) alternately throw a dart through the dart one round at a time. One round includes three dart throws. The goal of the game is for the total score of each round to reach the target score (301, 501, 701, 901, 1101, 1501, etc., typically 100 or 1000 points that end with 01 points). . The target score and the play round can be arbitrarily adjusted according to the number of participating players.

  In the cricket game, three darts are thrown in one round and the round is advanced as in the 01 game. In a standard cricket game, you can proceed using only the bull area at the center of the dart and the 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, and 15 point areas. If the corresponding cricket number is 3 marked, this is marked on his position, and if 4 or more marks are hit, the score corresponding to the number is added and the score can be competed. Here, the dart target double region and triple region can be calculated as 2 marks and 3 marks, respectively. If the corresponding cricket number is marked on his position and the player's opponent also marks the cricket number three times, the cricket number has been closed and no more points can be added. The goal of the game can be set to secure a high score until the specified round ends or close all cricket numbers and score higher than the opponent.

  The count-up game is a game in which the number of rounds is determined, and if a higher score is obtained within the number of rounds, the game is won.

  In addition to the games described above, various types of games can be played using the dart game device (100), and the play mode of the dart game device (100) is limited to the game system described above. is not. For example, by measuring the speed of a dart pin and utilizing this, it is possible to create a variety of other game systems. As an example, a game system can be generated in which an additional point is given to a user who has thrown a dart pin at a speed closest to a predetermined speed value. Or, in addition to the above-mentioned general game system, calculate the average speed of dart pins of famous dart game players and save it in advance, then the average speed of dart pins of general players and the above-mentioned famous The entertainment aspect of the dart game can be further strengthened by outputting data for comparing the speeds of specific players among such players.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the player's stats can be defined in accordance with applicable game rules regardless of the above-described count-up game, cricket game, and 01 game.

  For example, points per dart (Points Per Dart; PPD) can be calculated by dividing the total number of points taken by the player in the 01 game by the number of dart throws. Alternatively, the number of marks per round (Marks Per Round; MPR) can be calculated by calculating the number of marks per round of the player. For example, in a cricket game, if the player makes 3 dart throws in 3 rounds and hits 3 triples, 19 singles and 20 doubles in 3 dart throws, the MPR is (3 + 1 + 2) / 1 = 6. 00 (MPR). In the following rounds, if the player made 3 dart throws and hit the mark failure, 18 doubles and 20 singles respectively, the MPR would be (3 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 1) /2=4.5 (MPR) .

  In this way, the PPD and MPR can be stored as player personal data or identification data, or as player stats. Or in the count-up game, the average score of the player per game, the highest score record of the player per game, etc. can also be stored as the player's stats.

  The dart game device (100) can play a dart game in accordance with the corresponding mode, and transfer a game record for each player to a game server (GS) or a DB server (DB). The game server (GS) or DB server (DB) calculates the player-specific PPD and / or MPR based on the corresponding game record, and calculates the player's cumulative PPD and / or MPR stats. Can be saved as Further, the game server (GS) or the DB server (DB) can individually store the game record of the player. For example, in a 01 game, a count-up game, or a cricket game that the player has played before, information about the dart segment that the player hit in each dart throw can be recorded. The game server (GS) or DB server (DB) can store such player's cumulative (average) PPD and / or MPR data, highest PPD and / or MPR data.

  The game server (GS) or DB server (DB) can exist as two servers that are physically separated. Or the above-mentioned game server (GS) and DB server (DB) are one server integrated physically, and can also be classified by the role in a server. Further, as described above, one server can perform both the roles of the game server (GS) and the DB server (DB).

  The game server (GS) or the DB server (DB) can store the player's personal stats, and can also give the player a rating (or grade (class)) according to the corresponding stats. The rate and / or class (class) that can be given to the player by PPD and / or MPR, or both, can be stored as personal data or personal identification information.

  FIG. 4a shows an example of the shape of the dart pin (400) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4a, the dart pin (400) may include a soft dart dart pin and a hard dart dart pin.

  As shown in FIG. 4a, a dart pin (400) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a tip (401), a barrel (402), a shaft (403), and a flight (404). And a user identification module (405).

  Further, the shape of the dart pin (400) shown in FIG. 4 is merely an example, and various shapes of dart pins may exist. For example, in FIG. 4a, the barrel (402) is shown as having a plurality of grooves and / or protrusions on the outer peripheral surface, but the barrel does not include such grooves and / or protrusions. The shape of (402) can also be included within the scope of this specification.

  The chip (401) forms one end portion of the dart pin (400), and the one end portion can contact the target of the dart of the dart game device. That is, the chip (401) can directly collide with the dart's target (or dart board). In the case of hard darts (or steel darts), the chip (401) can be made of a metal material, and in the case of soft darts, the chip (401) can be made of a plastic material. In the case of a soft dart, such a chip (401) can also be called a short chip or a long chip depending on the size of the chip (401).

  In one aspect of the invention, the barrel (402) can be joined at one end to the other end of the tip (401) to form the body of the dart pin (400). In general, the barrel 402 can be made of metal and can have various weights, materials, centers of gravity, cutting methods, and the like. For example, the metals that can make up the barrel (402) can include various types of metals, such as brass, tungsten, nickel, and combinations thereof.

  In one aspect of the invention, the weight of the dart pin (400) can depend on the shape and material of the barrel (402). For example, the weight of the dart pin (400) can be 16g to 20g (for soft darts) or 20g to 50g (for hard darts). The weight of such a dart pin (400) is an example, and the weight can change depending on the user's preference and the rules of the dart game.

  Further, the barrel (402) can have various centroids, and the trajectory when the dart pin (400) is thrown can be changed depending on the position of the centroid of the barrel (402).

  The shaft (403) can be joined at one end to the other end of the barrel (402). The shaft (403) can connect the barrel (402) and the flight (404). The shaft (403) can have various lengths or materials and can be an element that determines the center of gravity of the dart pin (400).

  The flight (404) forms the other end of the dart pin (400) and one end can be coupled to the other end of the shaft (403) described above. Such a flight (404) can relate to the flight of the dart pin (400), and the flight trajectory of the thrown dart pin (400) can be changed depending on the shape of the flight (404). The flight (404) can be made of various materials such as plastic, cloth and the like.

  The components (401, 402, 403, 404 and 405) of the aforementioned dart pin (400) can be coupled in various ways. For example, the barrel (402) and the shaft (403) can each include a groove or protrusion in the form of a female thread or a male thread, and the aforementioned two components can be coupled by a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. can do. Furthermore, the components (401, 402, 403, 404, and 405) of such dart pins (400) can be joined by various joining and attachment methods such as injection molding, ultrasonic fusion, and the like.

  The dart pin (400) according to one aspect of the present invention may include a user identification module (405). The user identification module (405) may include a near field communication module such as Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, IC chip, microchip.

  The user identification module (405) according to an aspect of the present invention can be coupled to at least one of the tip (401), barrel (402), shaft (403) and flight (404) of the dart pin (400). For example, the user identification module (405) may be attached to or inserted into the outer peripheral surface of the shaft (403). When the user identification module (405) is inserted into the shaft (403), the shaft (403) includes an opening for forming a space for inserting the user identification module (403) described above. Can do.

  As another example, the user identification module (405) may be formed in a ring shape, an annular shape, or a circular shape, and may be attached so as to wrap around the outer peripheral surface of the shaft (403). When the user identification module (405) is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the shaft (403), the user identification module (405) is a grip part of the dart pin (400) that can provide the user with a good grip feeling of the dart. Can also function as. Alternatively, the user identification module (405) can display the grip portion of the dart pin (400). The user identification module is attached to one side of the barrel (402) or the shaft (403) and can display the grip portion of the dart pin (400).

  The user identification module (405) may also include a shape that is detachable from the dart pin (400).

  Also, as another example, the user identification module (405) can be attached (de-) attached to a part (eg, the back) of the flight (404), so that the flight trajectory or center of gravity of the dart pin (400) can be obtained. It can also be allowed for the user to adjust.

  Therefore, when the chip (401) of the dart pin (400) comes into contact with the target of the dart of the dart game device, the user information, identification information or the dart pin (400) of the dart pin (400) is transmitted to the dart game device through the user identification module (405). A unique number or the like can be transferred.

  As another example, the user identification module (405) may have a pipe shape covering the outer periphery of the shaft (403) of the dart pin (400).

  In the above example, the user identification module (405) is exemplified as being coupled to the shaft (403) of the dart pin (400). However, the user identification module (405) may be connected to the dart pin (405) in a similar manner. 400) chip (401), barrel (402) or flight (404), or both.

  For example, when the user identification module (405) is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the barrel (402) made of a metal material, the user identification module (405) is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the barrel (402) to prevent the interference of electromagnetic waves due to the metal material. Separately, a pipe made of a non-conductive material or a ring / annular member is attached, and the user identification module (405) may be attached to the outer peripheral surface of such a member.

  Alternatively, the user identification module (405) is coupled so as to wrap around a part of the outer peripheral surface of the component of the dart pin (400), and further combined with a separate cover wrapping the outer peripheral surface of the combined user identification module (405). The user identification module (405) can also be protected from external impacts.

  FIG. 4b is a view showing an example of the shape of a dart pin according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4b, the user identification module (405) can be coupled to a component of the dart pin (400) (eg, shaft (403), for example, coupled to a portion of the ring-and-ring attachment.

  The above-described coupling method is merely an example, and the user identification module (405) can be coupled to the dart pin (400) without a separate mounting portion, or with various types of mounting portions, A user identification module (405) can be coupled to the dart pin (400). That is, various coupling methods between the dart pin (400) and the user identification module (405) can also exist.

  FIG. 4c shows an example of the shape of a dart pin according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  The example shown in FIG. 4c exemplarily shows that a user identification module (405) can be inserted into a portion of the dart pin (400). The user identification module (405) can be inserted into the components (401, 402, 403 and 404) of the dart pin (400) in various ways.

  As shown in FIG. 4c, when the user identification module (405) is inserted into the shaft (403), the shaft (403) forms a space for inserting the user identification module (403) described above. An opening may be included.

  In FIG. 4 c, only a part of the user identification module (405) is inserted into the dart pin (400), but the entire user identification module (405) is inserted into the dart pin (400). It is also possible to configure so that (405) cannot be seen. Also, the user identification module (405) shown in FIG. 4c can be inserted so that it can be detached from the shaft (403) of the dart pin (400).

  In one aspect of the invention, the user identification module (405) can be inserted into the space at the junction of the barrel (402) and shaft (403) of the dart pin (400). When the barrel (402) and the shaft (403) are combined, if the radius or diameter of one component of the barrel (402) and the shaft (403) is made wider, the user identification module (405) Such a radius or the same thickness as the difference in diameter can be formed. Thereby, the user identification module (405) is fitted, so that the coupling between the barrel (402) and the shaft (403) can be made harder.

  In the above example, the barrel (402) and shaft (403) are described, but the component (s) into which the user identification module (405) is inserted is not specified thereby.

  Further, the user identification module (405) can be coupled to a plurality of components of the dart pin (400). For example, if there is a first user identification module coupled to the barrel (402) and a second user identification module coupled to the shaft (403), the combination of components, i.e., by user barrel-shaft, competition Records, speed information, user information, reward effects, etc. can also be stored.

  FIG. 5 shows operations performed between components in the dart game system (500) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The dart game system (500) according to an aspect of the present invention may include a dart (pin) (501), a dart game device (502), and a game server (503).

  When playing the dart game, if the user throws the dart pin (501) or if the dart pin (501) reaches the target of the dart, the dart pin identification information or the user through the user identification module combined with the dart pin (501) Information can be transferred to the dart game device (502) (504). As described above, the user authentication unit of the dart game device (502) can be configured to be able to perform near field communication with the user identification module.

  For example, if the user identification module (405) of the dart pin (501) is implemented with NFC technology, the user identification module of the dart pin (501) can be passive NFC (ie, the role of a tag) The user authentication unit of the dart game device (502) can also include active NFC (ie, the role of a reader). The user identification module (405) and the user authentication unit can all operate in the active communication mode. In such a case, the user authentication unit of the dart game device (502) and the user identification module (405) of the dart pin (501) communicate using the RF (Radio Frequency) field generated by themselves, and allow P2P communication. it can.

  Such an NFC module can operate, for example, at a frequency of 13.56 MHz, and modes in which the NFC module can be operated include a card mode (or a card emulation mode), a read / write mode, P2P mode etc. can be included. Here, in the card emulation mode, for example, information stored in the user identification module (405) as a passive tag by the user identification module (405) is transferred to an active reader (for example, a user authentication unit). It can be embodied by the method. As another example, the Read / Write mode can be implemented by a method in which the user identification module (405) reads information of the passive tag of the user authentication unit. As another example, the P2P mode means a system in which all of the user authentication unit of the dart game device (502) and the user identification module (405) of the dart pin (501) can actively communicate with each other as described above.

  In a further aspect of the invention, when the user identification module (405) and the user authenticator are implemented through RFID technology, these components can operate as an RFID tag or an RFID reader, or both. RFID tags and RFID readers can be configured with antennas or chips, or both. For example, the user identification module (405) can include an RFID tag, and the user authenticator can include an RFID reader.

  The RFID tag can be classified into a passive type, a semi-passive type, and an active type according to power using the RFID tag. The passive type means the case where data is read and communicated only with the power of the reader, and the semi-passive type has a self-power such as a dry cell in the tag. It can mean that the power of the reader is used during communication, and the active type can mean the case where the power of the tag is all used when reading data or communicating. In addition, RFID tags and RFID readers have LFID (Low-Frequency IDentification) (120 to 140 Khz), HFID (High-Frequency IDentification) (13.56 Mhz), UHFID (UltraHigh-Frequency 68). And so on.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the dart game device (502) can recognize or store the dart pin identification information and / or the dart pin user information through the user authentication unit (505). In addition, the dart game device (502) compares the information recognized or stored through the dart pin with the information in the built-in memory (for example, by comparing the unique number in the information) and matched with the dart pin. User information or identification information can be extracted or retrieved.

  Furthermore, the dart game device (502) (for example, the network connection unit) can transfer the information transferred from the dart pin to the dart game server (503) (506). In such a case, the dart game server (503) can search the user or dart pin identification information that matches the transferred information to authenticate the user or the dart pin (507).

  Then, the dart game server (503) can transfer the information regarding the authenticated user or the dart pin to the dart game device (502). In such a case, information transferred from the game server (503) to the dart game device (502) includes user authentication information, user identification information, user personal records, and records by tournament / time / location / game type. Various statistical information such as hit rate, competition record by user's dart pin, reward effect, record by dart pin component or combination of components, dart pin speed, etc. can be included.

  Here, the reward effect may include a reward having various shapes for each dart pin. For example, rewards output pre-stored images, audio and / or video for each user (UX enhancement), and provide additional points for specific users or dart pins (point addition) When performing a specific mission with a specific user or dart pin, provide a separate effect (mission provision), and allow a specific event to use only certified dart pins (entry entry) Utilization as cost).

  The dart game device (502) can then generate or output a reward effect based on the information received from the server (503). Further, the operation of the server (503) can be caused by the dart game device (502) (for example, the control unit and / or the memory).

  The technical features shown in FIG. 5 are only an example and are more similar in operation to components added in the dart game system (500) (eg, other dart game devices or other types of servers). Can also happen.

  FIG. 6 shows a dart pin (601) and a dart game device (100) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  When the dart pin (601) is thrown by the user, the user identification module included in the dart pin (601) and the user authentication unit (602) of the dart game device (100) can exchange data through short-range communication.

  For example, if the user is ready to grab and throw the dart pin (601), or the dart pin (601) is thrown, or the dart pin (601) is thrown and reaches the target of the hand dart, the dart pin (601) Can be transferred to the dart game device (100). In such a case, based on the transferred identification information, the dart game device (100) can proceed with a login process for playing the dart game. That is, the login process can be executed through short-range communication between the dart pin (601) and the user authentication unit (602) of the dart game device (100) without a separate login process.

  That is, a unique number can be assigned to each dart pin (601), this unique number can be transferred to the dart game device and the server, and the server searches for a user number that matches the unique number, and finally more User recognition can be realized in an entertainment manner. Alternatively, user information can be input to the dart pin (601), the input user information can be transferred to the dart game device, and the user can be recognized by the dart game device.

  Therefore, when a user plays a dart game through short-range communication between the user identification module coupled to the dart pin (601) and the user authentication unit (602) of the dart game device, the user experience is better than the existing dart game device. Can be tolerated.

  Those of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention will understand that information and signals can be represented using any of a variety of different techniques and techniques. For example, data, instructions, instructions, information, signals, bits, symballs and chips that can be referred to in the above description are voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, light fields or particles, or any of these It can be expressed by a combination of

  Those of ordinary skill in the art of the present invention will appreciate that the various exemplary logic blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits and algorithm steps described for the embodiments disclosed herein are electronic hardware (for convenience, It will be understood that various forms of program (referred to herein as “software”), design code, or a combination of all of these can be implemented. To clearly illustrate such interoperability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and stages have been described generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such a function is realized as hardware or software depends on a specific application and design restrictions in the entire system. A person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention can implement the functions described in various ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions are beyond the scope of the present invention. It should not be interpreted as to.

  The various embodiments shown herein can be realized by methods, apparatus, or articles of manufacture using standard programming and / or engineering techniques. As used herein, the term “article of manufacture” includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer readable media include magnetic storage devices (eg, hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (eg, CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards and flash memory devices (eg, EEPROMs, cards, sticks, Key, drive, etc.), but is not limited to these. It should be noted that the various storage media shown here include one or more devices for storing information and / or other machine-readable media. The term “machine-readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various media capable of storing, holding, or transferring one or more instructions and / or data. Absent.

  It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of each stage of the process shown here is an example of an exemplary approach. Based on design priority, it should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of each stage of the process may be rearranged within the scope of the present invention. The accompanying method claims are sample order and provide a multi-staged element, but are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

  The description of the embodiments shown here is provided to enable any person having ordinary skill in the art to use or implement the present invention. What are the various changes to these examples? It will be apparent to those skilled in the art of the present invention and the general principles defined herein do not depart from the scope of the present invention and can be applied to other embodiments. Accordingly, the invention is not to be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein but is to be construed in the broadest sense consistent with the principles and novel features shown herein.

  As described above, the related contents are described as the best mode for carrying out the invention.

  The present invention can be used for dart game devices, dart game methods, identity authentication, dart pins, dart game equipment, user authentication, and the like.

Claims (12)

As a dart pin,
Forms one end portion of the front Symbol Datsupin, chip one end of its can connect the subject of darts dart game apparatus (tip);
Barrel in which one end is combined to form a Datsupin body (body) and the other end portion of said chip (barrel);
Shaft in which one end is coupled with the other end of the barrel (, shaft);
One end attached to the other end of the shaft, that forms the shape of the other end of the Datsupin flight (flight);
A first user identification module provided in one component of the chip, the barrel, the shaft and the flight, wherein first identification information is recorded; and
Of the chip, the barrel, the shaft, and the flight, the second identification information different from the first identification information is recorded, which is provided in one component other than the component provided with the first user identification module. A second user identification module;
The including,
Darts pin. In claim 1,
Before Symbol first user identity module and the second user identity module,
Including one of NFC module, RFID module and microchip,
Darts pin. In claim 1,
If the previous SL chip contacts the subject of darts of the dart game apparatus, the user information of the dart said to game device Datsupin through the first user identity module and the second user identity module is transferred,
Darts pin. In claim 1,
Before Symbol first user identity module and the second user identity module,
Communicating with the user identification module of the dart game device and transferring the first identification information and the second identification information to a user recognition unit of the dart game device;
Darts pin. In claim 1,
One of the first user identification module and the second user identification module is a user identification module,
Affixed to one side of the barrel or shaft and displaying the grip portion of the dart pin;
Darts pin. In claim 1,
One of the first user identification module and the second user identification module is inserted into the shaft .
Darts pin. In claim 1,
Before Symbol first user identity module and the second user identity module is characterized in that in the form of wheels cyclic,
Darts pin. In claim 1,
Before Symbol shaft further,
An opening for forming a space for inserting a user identification module included in the shaft of the first user identification module and the second user identification module ;
Da Tsupin. As a dart game device that uses dart pins ,
The dart pin is
A tip that forms one end of the dart pin, the one end of which can be connected to the target of the dart of the dart game device;
A barrel having one end joined to the other end of the chip to form a dart pin body;
A shaft with one end joined to the other end of the barrel;
A flight with one end joined to the other end of the shaft to form the other end of the dart pin;
A first user identification module provided in one component of the chip, the barrel, the shaft and the flight, wherein first identification information is recorded; and
Of the chip, the barrel, the shaft, and the flight, the second identification information different from the first identification information is recorded, which is provided in one component other than the component provided with the first user identification module. A second user identification module;
Including
A dart target that can receive the dart pin;
Network connection for communicating with the game server through the network; and
A user recognition unit that communicates with the first user identification module and the second user identification module to receive the first identification information and the second identification information ;
including,
Darts game device. In claim 9,
Based on the data received from the user recognition unit before Symbol dart game device, a predetermined image or the output unit for outputting the video;
Further including
Darts game device. In claim 9,
Control unit on the basis of the data received from the user recognition unit, and generates a different statistical data the Datsupin before Symbol dart game device;
Further including
Darts game device. In claim 9,
Based on data received from the user recognition unit before Symbol dart game device, a control unit decide to provide additional reward;
Further including
Darts game device.

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