KR100375307B1 - Apparatus and method for game charge payment using portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a portable terminal that supports payment of a game fee paid to a paid entertainment device installed in a game room using a portable terminal.

The present invention checks the transaction status of the user in response to a transaction approval request received from the outside, pays the game deposit according to the transaction approval, and receives the game fee information transmitted after the transaction approval accumulates in the call charges A mobile terminal call charge means for supporting a transaction, a transaction approval request to receive a prepayment of a game deposit from the mobile terminal call charge means by using the mobile terminal, and the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means In this case, even if the user does not have cash, the user can always enjoy the entertainment game by using the entertainment game device installed in the game room, including game means for supporting the user to advance the game by the approved game deposit.

Description

Apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a mobile terminal {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAME CHARGE PAYMENT USING PORTABLE TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a portable terminal.

More specifically, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a portable terminal that supports payment of a game fee paid to a paid entertainment device installed in a game room using a portable terminal.

In general, game entertainment apparatuses installed in a game recreation room are designed to be operated using coins.

The game entertainment devices, as we often know, are programmed to play a demo game on the screen when the game entertainment device is turned on, and the user inputs coins as much as the game fee through the coin slot. If so, the game program is driven to recognize this and proceed with the game.

If the game is played as much as the coin, the game entertainment device displays a message on the game screen so that the user can pay the fee for the next game in advance before ending the currently running game program. If the next game fee is prepaid according to the above guidance message, the next game will be succeeded by the current game.

Since the user who plays the game using the game entertainment device as described above must pay the game fee according to the game fee payment guide message in order to continuously play the game, the user who uses the game entertainment device always uses a game such as a coin. You must have an entertainment fee or you will no longer be able to play the game using the game entertainment device.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the present invention is a user receives a game deposit using a portable terminal to advance the game before the game using a game device, generated after the game progress It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a mobile terminal that transmits a game fee to a mobile terminal call billing system so that the mobile terminal can be charged and settled at the same time.

In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention, in response to a transaction approval request received from the outside, checks the transaction status of the user to pay the game deposit according to the transaction approval, and the game fee information transmitted after the transaction approval A mobile terminal call billing means for receiving and accumulating the call charges, and performing a transaction approval request to receive a prepayment of a game deposit to the mobile terminal call billing means by using the portable terminal; If the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means, the game means for supporting the user to proceed to the game below the approved game deposit.

In order to achieve the above object, another embodiment of the present invention, (1) in response to a transaction approval request received from the outside to check the transaction status of the user to pay the game deposit according to the transaction approval, and transmitted after the transaction approval Receiving the game charge information and accumulating the call charge and accumulating the call charge; and (2) performing a transaction approval request to receive a prepayment of the game deposit from the call charge means using the portable terminal. If the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means, the process is performed to support the user to proceed with the game under the approved game deposit.

1 is a view for explaining a game fee payment device using a portable terminal according to the present invention,

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game device applied to FIG. 1;

3 is a view for explaining a portable terminal connection unit applied to FIG.

Figure 4 is an embodiment of a game device provided with a portable terminal connection of Figure 3,

5 is a flowchart illustrating a game fee payment method using a portable terminal according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: repeater

200: mobile terminal call charge means

300 (1) ~ 300 (N): Game device (entertainment device)

310: system memory 320: temporary memory

330: portable terminal connection unit 331: connection device

340: user signal input unit 350: display unit

360: control unit

361: portable terminal connection check module

362: guidance message output module 363: transaction approval request module

364: game billing module 365: game billing module

366: game progress module 370: printing

400 (1) to 400 (N): portable terminal

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention below implements a game entertainment system to receive a prepaid entertainment game fee using a portable terminal, when the user connects his portable terminal to the game entertainment system, the display unit provided in the game entertainment system Express a guide message to receive a prepaid entertainment game fee through the user, and request the transaction approval to the mobile terminal call billing system to receive a prepaid payment of the entertainment game fee requested by the user according to the above guide message. An apparatus and method for paying a game fee using a portable terminal that enables a user to enjoy an entertainment game using a paid entertainment device will be described as a preferred embodiment, but the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto and is modified by those skilled in the art. Can be conducted in various ways Of course.

1 is a view for explaining a game fee payment device using a portable terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the repeater 100 receives a signal transmitted from the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N) and transmits the signal to the portable terminal call billing means 200 described later.

The portable terminal call billing means 200 is a part of a system for forming a base station that supports the formation of a call line using the portable terminal, and the call state of the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N)}. While monitoring, the call charges are calculated and accumulated according to a charge schedule pre-determined in the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N), and then settled once a month to send a bill to the user.

In addition, the mobile terminal call charge means 200 checks the transaction status of the corresponding user in response to a transaction approval request received from a predetermined portable terminal (400 (1) to 400 (N)) to deposit a game deposit according to the transaction approval It receives payment and the game fee information transmitted after the transaction approval, and accumulates in the call fee to support the bill.

The mobile terminal call charge means 200 sets the maximum amount of the game deposit according to the request of the caller, for example, when the owner of the portable terminal is a teenager, at the request of the parent. If this maximum amount is exceeded, the transaction is suspended.

The game deposit is a sum of the game deposits required by the user on the basis of a month, similar to the call charge of the portable terminal, and the mobile terminal call charge request means 200 is the sum of the game deposit and the set The transaction will be approved by comparing the maximum amount of the game deposit.

The game means {300 (1) to 300 (N)} is a paid entertainment device installed in a general amusement park, and the portable terminal {400 (1) to 400 as shown in Figs. (N)} is provided with a connecting device 331 can be mounted, the connecting device 331 can be connected to the connector provided on the lower surface of the portable terminal (400 (1) to 400 (N))). It further comprises a portable terminal connection unit 330 which is a connector connection terminal.

The game means {300 (1) to 300 (N)} may receive a prepayment of a game deposit from the call charge means 200 of the mobile terminal using the portable terminal 400 (1) to 400 (N). When the transaction is requested and the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means 200, the corresponding user supports the game to be carried out below the approved game deposit.

The game means (300 (1) to 300 (N)) requests a transaction approval to receive a prepayment of the game deposit through the mobile terminal call charge means 200, the game prepaid by the user after the transaction approval The system memory 310 stores an operation program for supporting a game under a deposit, and the temporary terminal further includes information on the amount of money left after the game among the portable terminal number, password, and game deposit input by the user. A memory 320, a portable terminal connection unit 330 which is connected to the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N) according to the user's operation to form a call line, and a user's operation A user signal input unit 340 for inputting a portable terminal number, a password, and information about a game deposit, and the user inputted from the controller 360. In response to my message, the display unit 350 outputs the guide message on the screen so as to input predetermined information through the user signal input unit 340, and the portable terminal connection unit 330 periodically checks the predetermined portable terminal. (400 (1) to 400 (N)), while controlling the transmission of the guide message to the display unit 350 so as to request the game deposit and transaction approval to the mobile terminal call charge means 200, In response to the signal input from the user signal input unit 340 is configured to the control unit 360 for performing a transaction approval request to the mobile terminal call charge means 200.

The control unit 360 periodically checks whether the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N) are mounted in the portable terminal connection unit 330, so that the portable terminals 400 (1) to 400 (N)} are installed. When equipped, the portable terminal connection check module 361 supports the transmission of the guide message to the user, and the user supports the portable terminal 400 (1) to 400 in response to the support of the portable terminal connection check module 361. (N)) a guide message output module 362 for transmitting at least one guide message to the display unit 350 so as to request a game deposit, and a guide message output by the guide message output module 362. In response to the user inputting a portable terminal number, password, and game deposit information through the user signal input unit 340, and then inputting a confirmation signal, the portable terminal number and password A transaction approval request module 363 and a transaction approval request module 363 to form a call line with the mobile terminal call charge billing means 200 and request a transaction approval for the user's game deposit. In the case of playing the game using the game deposit approved by the transaction, the game fee payment module 364 pays the game fee from the game deposit to maintain the game, and when the game is terminated according to the user's intention, Check whether there is a remaining amount of the game deposit by the game fee payment module 364 and the remaining amount of the game deposit, and after subtracting the remaining amount of the game deposit to the mobile terminal call billing means 200, Game billing module 365 for charging a game fee, and if the game reserve is secured to the user is stored in the system memory 310 The game progress module 366 supports the user to proceed with the game according to a game operation program.

As shown in FIG. 4, the user signal input unit 340 is a keypad provided at a position that a user can easily manipulate on one side of the main body of the entertainment apparatus, or the display unit 350. An integrated touch screen, which allows a user to enter a portable terminal number, password and game deposit information using a hand or a tool.

When the game is terminated by the user, the game billing module 365 uses the portable terminal number and password inputted by the user to bill the game fee to the portable terminal call billing means 200. Reconnect the call line.

The game billing module 365 transmits the game fee to the portable terminal call billing means 200 and then deletes the stored portable terminal number and password of the user.

The game means (300 (1) to 300 (N)) is a user's statement that the game charges generated after the user ends the game and the game charges are billed to the mobile terminal call charge means 200. It further includes a printing unit 370 to issue to.

As described above, the portable terminals {400 (1) to 400 (N)} applied to the present invention use a wireless communication module mounted on the portable terminals {400 (1) to 400 (N)} instead of a LAN card or a modem. A connector is provided to perform communication, and the connector is formed differently for each portable terminal (eg, cellular phone, PSC (Personal Communication Services), etc.).

Therefore, all of the cables connecting the connector and the external device have different connector connection ends, and the user selects and uses a cable corresponding to his portable terminal.

Accordingly, unless the portable terminal 400 (1) to 400 (N) is provided with a common connector, the entertainment apparatus according to the present invention (300 (1) to 300 (N)) can also be supported for each type of portable terminal. Portable terminal connection device 330 is provided.

Of course, the method of providing a portable terminal connection device to the entertainment device (300 (1) to 300 (N)) can be implemented in various ways. That is, one entertainment device (300 (1) to 300 (N)} can be connected to all the portable terminals (400 (1) to 400 (N)) currently being supplied to the entertainment devices {300 (1) to 300 (N)}. N)} may be provided with a plurality of portable terminal connection device, and also to provide a single entertainment device only one portable terminal connection device so that the user can find and use the entertainment device that can connect his portable terminal .

The operation of the game fee payment device using the portable terminal according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, the control unit 360 for allowing the user to play a game by using the entertainment apparatus is mounted on the portable terminal connection unit by using the portable terminal connection check module 361. Determine continuously whether (S100).

As a result of the determination in step S100, when the portable terminal 400 (1) to 400 (N)} is mounted on the portable terminal connection unit 330 of FIG. 2, the guide message output module 362 uses the portable terminal. By outputting a guide message to receive the game deposit (S110).

For example, the guide message output module 362 of the controller 360 outputs a guide message "Do you want to pay the game fee using a portable terminal? Then enter the game deposit" on the screen of the display 350. Support as possible.

Then, the user inputs a desired game deposit using the user signal input unit 340 of FIG. 2 according to the guide message as described above.

That is, the controller 360 continuously checks through the transaction approval request module 363 whether the user inputs game deposit information through the user signal input unit 340 as described above (S120).

As a result of the check in step S120, when the game deposit information is input, the guide message output module 362 outputs a guide message so that the user can input a portable terminal number and a password (S130).

On the other hand, as a result of the check in step S120, it is determined whether the user inputs a cancellation signal instead of inputting the game deposit information (S210), and if the cancellation signal is input to support the payment of the game cost using a portable terminal. All routines are terminated, and if no cancel signal is input, the standby state is maintained for a preset time.

Although not shown in FIG. 5, when the time that the signal is not input through the user signal input unit 340 exceeds the waiting time, the guide message output module 362 may start again from the beginning. Output a guide message such as "," and terminate all routines supporting the payment of the game fee using the portable terminal.

On the other hand, when the user inputs the portable terminal number and password through the user signal input unit 340 according to the guidance message output through the step S130, the control unit 360 uses the transaction approval request module 363 The portable terminal number and password inputted by the user are stored in the temporary memory 320 together with the game deposit information.

Although not shown in the operation flowchart of FIG. 5, when a confirmation signal is input by the user after confirming that the information input by the user is correct, the transaction approval request module of the controller 360 ( 363 forms a call line with the portable terminal call charge means 200 using the portable terminal number and password stored in the temporary memory 320 (S140).

In addition, when a call line is formed between the entertainment device and the portable terminal call charge means 200 through the S140 process, the transaction approval request module 363 is a portable terminal call charge means 200 formed with the call line. The game deposit information and the transaction approval request signal is transmitted (S150).

In addition, the transaction approval request module 363 determines whether a transaction for the game deposit input by the user is approved by the portable terminal call charge means 200 (S160).

As a result of the determination in step S160, when a transaction is granted for the game deposit of the user, the transaction approval request module 363 controls the game progress module 366 to store the temporary memory 320 in the system memory 310. By driving the game operation program is stored temporarily (S170) to support the game can be started.

At this time, the transaction approval for the game deposit is made in the mobile terminal call charge means 200, the transaction approval method not shown in the drawings briefly described, the mobile terminal call charge means 200 is a call At the request of the fee payer, for example, if the owner of the portable terminal is a teenager, the maximum amount of the game deposit is set according to the request of the parent, and the transaction is stopped if the game deposit exceeds the maximum amount.

The game deposit is a sum of the game deposits required by the user on the basis of a month, similar to the call charge of the portable terminal, and the mobile terminal call charge request means 200 is the sum of the game deposit and the set The transaction will be approved by comparing the maximum amount of the game deposit.

On the other hand, the game progress module 366 determines whether the game is terminated by the user while the game operation program is being driven (S180).

As a result of the determination in step S180, when the game is terminated by the user, the game charge is subtracted from the game deposit to calculate the game bill amount (S190), and output through the display unit 350 so that the user can know.

In addition to the above-described method, the game fee payment module 364 calculates a game fee to be paid according to the user's game progress while the game is started and progressed through the process of S170. The calculated game fee is subtracted from the game deposit currently assigned to the user to calculate the remaining game deposit.

The game deposit calculated in this way may be displayed on the display unit 350 in real time so that the user can know.

As described above, when the game charge amount is calculated by the game charge payment module 364, the game charge module 365 recognizes that the game is finished by the game progress module 366.

The game fee payment module 364 connects the mobile terminal call charge billing means 200 and the call line using the portable terminal number and password stored in the temporary memory 320, and the game fee payment module 364 The game billing amount calculated by the) is transmitted to the portable terminal call billing means 200 so that the game billing amount information can be summed up to the call rate of the portable terminal (S200).

On the other hand, when the determination result of the step S160, when the portable terminal call charge means 200 does not approve the transaction for the game deposit requested by the user (No branch of S160), the guide message output module 362 The user outputs a transaction approval not allowed message to the display unit 350 of the entertainment device 300 (1) to 300 (N) (S220).

In addition, the entertainment device (300 (1) ~ 300 (N)) may be further provided with a printing unit 370 using paper as a recording medium, when the game is finished, the date, the game deposit requested by the user initially, It is implemented to be issued to the user through the printing unit 370, the statement of the amount of money used for the game, the information on the game billing amount transmitted to the mobile terminal call billing means 200 is recorded.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art, which are included in the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

As described above, the present invention supports a prepaid payment for entertainment game expenses by using a mobile terminal call billing system, so that even when the user does not have cash, the game apparatus always installed in the game room It can be used to enjoy entertainment games.

Claims (17)

In response to a transaction approval request received from the outside, the user checks the transaction status of the user and pays the game deposit according to the transaction approval, and receives the game fee information transmitted after the transaction approval and accumulates the call charge and supports the charge. Terminal call billing means; And When the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means to perform a transaction approval request so as to receive a game deposit from the portable terminal call charge means in advance by using the mobile terminal, the corresponding user is less than the approved game deposit amount. Game fee payment device using a portable terminal, characterized in that it comprises a game means for supporting the progress of the game. The method of claim 1, wherein the game means, A system for requesting a transaction approval to receive a prepayment of a game deposit through the call charge means of the portable terminal, and storing an operation program for supporting a game below a game deposit prepaid by a user after the transaction approval. Memory; A temporary memory further including information on a mobile terminal number inputted by the user, a password, and the amount of money remaining after the game in the game deposit; A portable terminal connection unit connected to the portable terminal to form a call line according to the user's manipulation; A user signal input unit configured to input information regarding a portable terminal number, a password, and a game deposit according to a user's operation; A display unit which outputs the guide message on a screen so that the user can input predetermined information through the user signal input unit in response to the guide message; And Periodically checking the portable terminal connection unit and controlling a transmission of a guide message to the display unit so as to request a game deposit and transaction approval from the mobile terminal call charge means, while the user signal input unit And a controller for performing a transaction approval request to the portable terminal call charge means in response to a signal input from the mobile terminal. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit, A portable terminal connection check module for periodically checking whether the portable terminal is mounted in the portable terminal connection unit and supporting a guide message when the portable terminal is mounted; A guide message output module for transmitting at least one guide message to the display unit to request a game deposit using the portable terminal in response to the support of the portable terminal connection check module; In response to the guidance message output by the guidance message output module, when the user selects a call button after inputting the portable terminal number, password and game deposit information through the user signal input unit, the portable terminal number and password are inputted. A transaction approval request module for forming a call line with the mobile terminal call charge using means and requesting a transaction approval for the user's game deposit; A game fee payment module that pays a game fee from the game deposit to maintain the game when the game is performed using the game deposit approved by the transaction approval request module; And When the game is terminated according to the user's intention, the mobile terminal checks whether there is a remaining amount of the game deposit, which is settled at the game rate by the game rate payment module, and subtracts the remaining amount of the game deposit and then calls the mobile terminal. The game bill payment device using a portable terminal, characterized in that it further comprises a game billing module for transmitting to the billing means, billing the game bill. The method of claim 2, wherein the user signal input unit Game fee payment device using a portable terminal, characterized in that consisting of a touch screen. According to claim 3, wherein the game billing module When the game is terminated by the user, the portable terminal, characterized in that for reconnecting the call line using the portable terminal number and password entered by the user in order to charge the game fee to the portable terminal call charge means; Game fee payment device using. The method of claim 5, wherein the game billing module And transmitting the game fee to the mobile terminal call billing means, and then deleting the stored mobile terminal number and password of the user. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein when the user signal input unit is a touch screen, the user signal input unit is integrally formed with the display unit. The method of claim 1, wherein the game means, The game fee using a mobile terminal, characterized in that it further comprises a printing unit for issuing a statement indicating that the game fee generated after the user ends the game and the game fee is charged to the mobile terminal call charge means; Payment device. The method of claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal call charge means A game fee payment device using a portable terminal, characterized in that the maximum amount of the game deposit is set at the request of the call fee payer, and the transaction is stopped when the game deposit exceeds the maximum amount. (1) In response to a transaction approval request received from the outside, the mobile terminal call charge means checks the transaction status of the user and pays the game deposit according to the transaction approval, and receives the game fee information transmitted after the transaction approval and receives the call. Assisting you to accumulate charges; And (2) performing a transaction approval request to receive a prepayment of a game deposit from the portable terminal call charge means by using the portable terminal, and if the transaction is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means, the user who has been approved Game fee payment method using a portable terminal, characterized in that the process is made to support the progress of the game to less than a deposit. The method of claim 10, wherein the process (1) (1-1) determining whether the portable terminal is mounted on the portable terminal connection unit; (1-2) outputting a guide message to allow the user to receive a game deposit using the portable terminal when the portable terminal is mounted on the portable terminal connection unit; (1-3) determining whether the user requests the game deposit in response to the guide message; (1-4) outputting a message so that the portable terminal number and password can be input by the user when the user requests a game deposit; (1-5) forming a call line with a portable terminal call billing means using the portable terminal number and password; And (1-6) The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of transmitting the game deposit information and the transaction approval request signal to the mobile terminal call charge requesting means in which the call line is formed. The method of claim 10, wherein the process (1) The maximum amount of the game deposit is set according to the request of the call fee payer, and the method further comprises the step of stopping the transaction if the game deposit exceeds the maximum amount. The method of claim 10, wherein the process (2) (2-1) determining whether a transaction for a game deposit input by the user is approved by the mobile terminal call charge means; (2-2) when the transaction is approved, supporting a game to be started by driving a game operation program; (2-3) determining whether the game is terminated by the user while driving the game operation program; (2-4) calculating the game bill amount by subtracting the game cost from the game deposit when the game is terminated by the user; And (2-5) When the game charge amount is calculated, the mobile terminal call charge means is connected to the call line, and the game charge amount information is transferred to the mobile terminal call so that the game cost can be added to the call charge of the mobile terminal. Game fee payment method using a portable terminal, characterized in that further comprising the step of transmitting to the billing means. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of inputting a portable terminal number, a password, and a game deposit information using a keypad in accordance with the guide message in the step (1-2). Game fee payment method using a terminal. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of inputting a portable terminal number, a password, and a game deposit information using a touch-screen according to the guide message in the step (1-2). Game fee payment method using a portable terminal. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of deleting the stored portable terminal number and password of the user after transmitting the game fee to the portable terminal call billing means in step (2-5). Game fee payment method using a portable terminal. The method of claim 10, And a step of issuing to the user a statement indicating that the game fee generated after the user ends the game and the game fee is charged to the mobile terminal call charge means. payment method.