KR100830830B1 - Method and system for multi-user game service using motion capture - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-user game service method and system using motion capture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-user game service method and system using motion capture. It relates to a multi-user game service method and system.

According to the present invention, a plurality of users can simultaneously play a game such as soccer or baseball by using a motion capture technique. In addition, a plurality of users may exchange video or voice calls between users while performing a multi-user game using motion capture, thereby exchanging intentions about the game.

Game, Motion, Multiuser

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-USER GAME SERVICE USING MOTION CAPTURE}

1 is a network diagram for implementing a multi-user game service method of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a multi-user game service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram of a multi-user game service system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a configuration diagram of a user terminal used in the multi-user game service method of the present invention.

5 is a flow chart of a multi-user game service method of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a multi-user game service method and system using motion capture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multi-user game service method and system using motion capture. It relates to a multi-user game service method and system.

With the recent development of IT technology, the development of game devices and game software using computers has also been actively performed.

Most games using a computer are performed by a player operating a keyboard or a mouse connected to the computer by hand, and in the case of a dedicated game machine, a joystick and a dedicated controller are operated. In this way, the game game is determined by the data input by the players. Most of the existing game methods are not only monotonous because they do not need to move the user's body as a whole. Lack of exercise has become a social problem.

On the other hand, Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-0081193 (a dance game device of a virtual reality technique using a motion capture function) displays a screen displaying a correct posture and a screen displaying a user's self-action by displaying a user on one screen. Disclosed is a dance game apparatus of a three-dimensional virtual reality technique using a motion capture function that can be improved compared to each other. According to the above-mentioned patent, the motion of the user is captured and scored according to the degree of agreement by comparing with motion data of dancers or singers stored in the game device. Thus, there is a problem in that the game device can not play games such as soccer, baseball, and martial arts simultaneously with various players online.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, a multi-user game service method and system using a motion capture that can simultaneously play a game such as soccer or baseball between a plurality of users using a motion capture technology The purpose is to provide.

Still another object of the present invention is a multi-user game service method using a motion capture that allows a plurality of users to exchange video or voice calls between users while performing a multi-user game using motion capture to exchange intentions about the game. And to provide a system.

In order to achieve the above object, a multi-user game service system using motion capture according to the present invention is a system for providing a multi-user game service using motion capture to a plurality of users. A motion data reception module for capturing the motion data transmitted through the information communication network in real time; A game ruleset database in which game-specific rule information is stored; An object motion calculation module configured to calculate a motion of the object based on the motion data received by the motion data receiving module and the motion information of the current object; A score determination module for determining a game score based on the motion of the object calculated by the object motion calculation module and rule information for each game stored in the game ruleset database; A game performance module that manages game progress, stop, and end according to the establishment of a game room, the entrance and exit of a user, and game-specific rule information; And a controller in charge of a series of processes related to game performance.

It further includes a voice call module for connecting the multi-party voice call between the user terminal during the online game.

The voice call module preferably uses a VoIP protocol.

The game is a ball game that includes soccer, baseball, table tennis, tennis and badminton, and the game ruleset database may store football, baseball, table tennis, tennis and badminton rule information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a system for providing a multi-user game service using motion capture to a plurality of users, in real time to capture the motion of the user in a plurality of user terminals and transmit the motion data transmitted through the information communication network in real time Receiving motion data receiving module; A game ruleset database in which game-specific rule information is stored; A collision whether calculation module for determining a collision and influence between motion data of a plurality of users received by the motion data receiving module; A user state determination module for determining a user state based on the collision information calculated by the collision determination module and the game-specific rule information stored in the game ruleset database; A game performance module that manages game progress, stop, and end according to the establishment of a game room, the entrance and exit of a user, and game-specific rule information; And a controller in charge of a series of processes related to game performance.

The game is a martial arts game including boxing, taekwondo, and aikido, and the game ruleset database may store boxing, taekwondo, and aikido rule information.

The user terminal may include a user motion capture unit for converting a user's motion into motion data from a sensor attached to a user's body; A display unit displaying the motion data and a game screen received from the multi-user game service system; A data communication unit configured to transmit / receive motion data and data related to a game with the multi-user game service system; A voice communication unit for performing voice communication with the other user terminal through an information communication network; A game program storage for storing a game program transmitted from the multi-user game service system; And a controller in charge of a series of processes related to game performance.

The user terminal may include a camera unit for capturing an image of the user, and may further include an image data receiving module that receives the user's image in real time from the user terminal.

The multi-user game service system using motion capture according to the present invention further includes an image data receiving module connected to the control unit and matching the received image data of the user with the motion data of the user and providing the image data to the user terminal. .

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a multi-user game service method using a motion capture to a plurality of users of the multi-user game service system, (a) when the user terminal is connected through an information communication network, Providing a list of game rooms for each game type in the; (b) starting the game after the user terminal joins an existing game room or opens a new game room; (c) receiving the motion data receiving module of the multi-user game service system when the user terminal captures the motion of the user and transmits the motion data through the information communication network; (d) calculating a motion of an object based on the motion data and current object motion information by an object motion calculating module; (e) the score determination module determining a game score based on the motion of the object calculated in the step (d) and rule information for each game; And (f) ending the game on the condition that the game performance module reaches the predetermined score.

According to another aspect of the invention, (a) when the user terminal is connected through the information communication network, providing a game room list for each game type to the user terminal; (b) starting the game after the user terminal joins an existing game room or opens a new game room; (c) receiving the motion data receiving module of the multi-user game service system when the plurality of user terminals capture the motion of the user and transmit the motion data through the information communication network; (d) calculating a collision and an impact based on the respective motion data of a plurality of users received from the motion data reception module by the collision determination module; (e) determining, by the user state determination module, the state of each user based on the collision information calculated in the step (d) and the rule information for each game; And (f) ending the game on the condition that the game performance module reaches a predetermined score. The multiuser game service method using the motion capture is provided.

In the multi-user game service method using the motion capture according to the present invention, after the step (b), (t1) the voice call module of the multi-user game service system for providing a multi-party voice call between the user terminal during the game progress from the user terminal Requesting a response to a voice call to the other user terminal (s) when receiving a request for a voice call with other user (s) belonging to the same game room; (t2) connecting the voice call provided that a response is received from the other user terminal (s); (t3) preferably further comprising terminating the call connection on the condition that one of the user terminal or the other user terminal (s) requests termination of the call or leaves the game room.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as having a conventional or dictionary meaning, and the inventors should properly explain the concept of terms in order to best explain their own invention. Based on the principle that can be defined, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, various modifications that can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

1 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration for implementing a multi-user game service method according to the present invention. Referring to the drawings, the multi-user game service system 100 (hereinafter, referred to as a multi-user game service system 100) using the motion capture of the present invention is associated with a plurality of user terminals 10.N through an information communication network. .

The information communication network refers to a comprehensive data communication network connected to each other by various networks including a LAN, a WAN, an intranet, and similar internal networks, and providing access to the Internet. It should be understood to include a broadband network (BcN network) as well as a wired network including PSTN) and a wireless network such as mobile communication network, satellite communication network and IMT-2000.

The multi-user game service system 100 is a server that provides a multi-user game service using motion capture to a plurality of user terminals 10.N through an information communication network. Detailed description of the components will be described later in conjunction with FIG.

The user terminal 10.N is a terminal which captures a user's movement and transmits the movement to the multi-user game service system 100 and receives a multi-user game service in real time from the multi-user game service system 100. Detailed description of the components will be described later in conjunction with FIG.

2 is a block diagram of a multi-user game service system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2, the multi-user game service system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the control unit 101, motion data receiving module 102, object motion calculation module 104, score determination module 105 And a game performance module 106 and a voice call module 107. The database includes a user information database 111, a game ruleset database 112, and a game progress database 113.

The control unit 101 is a component in charge of a series of processes related to game performance. Specifically, in response to the connection of the user terminal 10.N, a login page, a game type selection page, a game room list page, a game progress page, and the like are provided to the user terminal 10.N, and the user terminal 10.N. It is in charge of overall control of game execution such as calling each module at the request of. In addition, the image data of the user received by the image data receiving module 103 may be matched with the motion data of the user and provided to the user terminal 10.N.

The motion data reception module 102 is a module that receives in real time motion data transmitted from an information communication network by capturing a user's motion in a plurality of user terminals 10. The motion data is information about a user's movement and motion, and includes, for example, position, orientation, and velocity data corresponding to three directions (x, y, z) of the three-dimensional character. Can be. That is, the present invention may have a total of seven data including three position data, three direction data, and one velocity data, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The image data reception module 103 is a module that receives a user's image in real time from a plurality of user terminals 10. That is, the user's game state can be accepted as a general image file, and the video of each user can be displayed on the plurality of user terminals 10.N.

The object motion calculation module 104 is a module that calculates the motion of the object based on the motion data received by the motion data receiving module 102 and the motion information of the current object. Here, the object refers to an object that can influence the score in the game except for the information about the user. For example, the ball in the ball game corresponds to the object, and the motion information of the object is the motion of the user. Similar to the data, it may consist of position, orientation, and velocity data.

The object motion calculation module 104 calculates new motion information of the object by calculating motion data of each user and motion information of the object. For example, when a user receives motion data about a 'kicking ball' from a specific position in a specific direction, the motion data of the user is included in motion information such as the position, direction, and speed of the current 'soccer ball'. By applying this, the position, direction, speed, etc. of the changed soccer ball are calculated.

The score determination module 105 is a module for determining a game score based on the game-specific rule information stored in the motion and game ruleset database of the object calculated by the image data reception module 103 and the object motion calculation module 104. . Here, the rule information for each game is information on rules for each game type or type, such as soccer, baseball, table tennis, tennis, and badminton, and the score determination module 105 determines whether to score by applying the current position of the object to game space information. do. For example, if the current position of the 'soccer ball' corresponds to the goal position of a particular team in the game space, it is determined that the other team has scored. Meanwhile, the motion data of other users may be referred to to determine whether the scoring is invalid. For example, even if it is determined that a goal is scored as the current position of the object 'soccer ball', the score may be invalid if it is determined to be offside as a result of referring to motion data of other users within a predetermined time.

The game performance module 106 is a module for managing game progress, stopping, and ending according to the establishment of the game room, the entrance and exit of the user, and the game-specific rule information. Specifically, a game room for each game type is opened at the request of the user terminal 10.N, and one game room (and a specific team) is opened for each game type at the request of the user terminal 10.N. Enter and exit. In addition, the module refers to the game-specific rule information stored in the game ruleset database 112 and manages the game progress, stop and end accordingly.

The voice call module 107 is a module for connecting a multi-party voice call between the user terminals 10.N while the game is in progress. The voice call module is preferably configured to comply with the VoIP protocol based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Many users can play games at the same time and exchange ideas about game strategy through voice calls.

The user information database 111 is a database in which user information is stored. Specifically, user authentication information (ID, password), user name, user email address, and the like are stored.

The game ruleset database 112 is a database in which rule information for each game is stored. Specifically, various ball game rule information is stored, including soccer, baseball, table tennis, tennis, and badminton. In addition, rule information for a new ball game that is not generally disclosed as a conventional sport may be stored.

The game progress database 113 is a database that stores information on the current state of the various games. Specifically, game room identification codes, game types, game user entry and exit history, motion data for each user, object motion information, score details, and the like are stored.

3 is a block diagram of a multi-user game service system according to another embodiment of the present invention. One embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a game corresponding to a ball game, such as soccer, baseball, etc. Another embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a game corresponding to a martial arts, such as boxing, taekwondo. Referring to FIG. 3, the multi-user game service system 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 121, a motion data reception module 122, an image data reception module 123, and a collision calculation module 124. ), A user status determination module 125, a game performance module 126, and a voice call module 127. The database includes a user information database 131, a game ruleset database 132, and a game progress database 133. ).

The control unit 121 is a component in charge of a series of processes related to game execution, similar to the control unit 101 in one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, in response to the connection of the user terminal 10.N, a login page, a game type selection page, a game room list page, a game progress page, and the like are provided to the user terminal 10.N, and the user terminal 10. It is in charge of overall control of game execution such as calling each module at the request of N). In addition, the image data of the user received by the image data receiving module 123 may be matched with the motion data of the user and provided to the user terminal 10.N.

Motion data reception module 122 is also motion data reception module 102 in the embodiment of the present invention motion data to capture the user's motion in a plurality of user terminals (10.N) and transmit it through the information communication network This module accepts in real time.

The image data reception module 123 also performs the same process as the motion data reception module 103 in the embodiment of the present invention.

The collision calculation module 124 is a module for calculating collisions and influences among motion data of a plurality of users received by the motion data reception module 122. It is a module that calculates how much motion data of each user has collided with each other, and how much influence has been given to which other user.

The user state determination module 125 is a module for determining the user state based on the collision information calculated by the collision calculation module 124 and the game-specific rule information stored in the game ruleset database 132. In other words, by applying game rules to the collision information, it is determined whether the user's state, for example, physical strength, quickness, endurance, etc., has changed according to the collision and the hit.

The game execution module 126 also manages the game progress, stop and end according to the establishment of the game room, the entrance and exit of the user, and the game-specific rule information, similar to the motion data reception module 106 of the embodiment of the present invention. Module. Specifically, a game room for each game type is opened at the request of the user terminal 10.N, and one game room (and a specific team) is opened for each game type at the request of the user terminal 10.N. Enter and exit. In addition, the module refers to the game-specific rule information stored in the game ruleset database 132 and manages the game progress, stop and end accordingly.

The voice call module 127 is also a module for connecting a multi-party voice call or a video call between the user terminals 10.N while the game is in progress. The voice call module is preferably configured to comply with the VoIP protocol based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

The user information database 131 is a database in which user information is stored. Specifically, user authentication information (ID, password), user name, user email address, and the like are stored.

The game ruleset database 132 is a database in which rule information for each game is stored. Specifically, various martial arts event information including boxing, taekwondo, aikido is stored. In addition, rule information about a new martial arts game that is not generally disclosed as a conventional sport may be stored.

Game progress status database 133 is a database that stores information on the current status of the various games are progressing. Specifically, the game room identification code, game type, game user entry and exit history, user motion data, user state change history, and the like are stored.

4 is a configuration diagram of a user terminal used in the multi-user game service method of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, the configuration of the user terminal 10. N includes a control unit 11, a motion capture unit 12, a display unit 13, a data communication unit 14, a voice communication unit 15, and a game program store ( 16).

The control unit 11 is responsible for a series of processes related to game execution through data transmission and reception of the information communication network with the multi-user game service system 100 by controlling each component.

The motion capture unit 12 is a component that converts a user's movement into motion data from a sensor attached to the user's body. Modem capturing may be of various kinds, such as mechanical (mechanical), magnetic (maginetic), optical (Optical), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, since the techniques related to motion capture are obvious to those skilled in the art, a description thereof will be omitted. The motion capture unit may include a camera unit for capturing a general image of the user as well as the motion data of the user.

The display unit 13 is a component for displaying motion data and a game screen received from the multi-user game service system 100.

The data communication unit 14 is a component that transmits and receives motion data, video data, and data related to a game with the multi-user game service system 100.

The voice communication unit 15 is a component that performs voice communication with another user terminal 10.N through an information communication network.

The game program storage 16 is a storage space in which a game program transmitted from the multi-user game service system 100 is stored.

5 is a flowchart of a multi-user game service method of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, first, a player accesses a multi-user game service system 100 through an information communication network using a user terminal 10. N (S110). Then, select a game type (step S120). Here, you may select a ball game such as soccer, baseball, or select a martial arts event such as boxing and taekwondo. Then, select a game room to participate (step S130). Here, a new game room may be opened for each item, or an existing game room may be entered. When another user joins the game room and reaches the minimum number of participants, the game starts (step S140).

When the game is started, the user terminal 10.N captures the motion of the user and transmits the motion data through the information communication network, and the multi-user game service system 100 receives this (step S150). Then, in the case of the ball game, the object motion is calculated based on the motion data and the current object motion information, and in the case of a martial art game, collision and impact are calculated based on the respective motion data (step S160). Then, in the case of the game of ball games, game score is determined based on the motion information of the object calculated in the step S160 and the game-specific rule information, and in the case of a martial art game, the collision information calculated in the step S160 and the game-specific rule information The state of each user is determined based on the step (S170). As the steps S150 to S170 continue, the game ends when the game score or the user's state reaches a predetermined score or state, or when a predetermined game end reason occurs.

On the other hand, before the end of the game after step S140, the voice call module from the user terminal (10.N) to the other user (s) 10.N belonging to the same game room by the voice call module that provides a multi-party voice call between the user terminal When the request for the voice call module is received (YES in step S141), the other user terminal (s) 10.N request a response to the voice call (step S143). When a response to the request is received from the other user terminal (s) 10.N, the call is connected (step S145). While the call between the user terminals 10.N is in progress, the voice call module terminates the call connection under the condition that one of the user terminals 10.N requests to terminate the call or exits the game room (S147). ). If one user of the three-way call leaves, the call connection is terminated and the call connection between the other users is maintained. In this way, the user can exchange game strategy and intention while exchanging voice and video calls between other users before and during the game.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto and is intended by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalents of the claims to be described.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a large number of users remotely away from the game at the same time can enjoy a game, such as soccer or baseball, as well as a motion using a motion capture game must be taken as a whole body motion effect such as real sports Can be harvested.

According to another aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of users can exchange opinions about the game through a voice or video call between before and after the game or during the game, the game strategy or response can be quickly exchanged with each other for the game. There is a double effect of interest.

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A system for providing a multi-user game service using motion capture to a large number of users, A motion data reception module for capturing motion of a user in a plurality of user terminals and receiving motion data transmitted through an information communication network in real time; A game ruleset database in which game-specific rule information is stored; An object motion calculation module configured to calculate a motion of the object based on the motion data received by the motion data receiving module and the motion information of the current object; A score determination module for determining a game score based on the motion of the object calculated by the object motion calculation module and rule information for each game stored in the game ruleset database; A game performance module that manages game progress, stop, and end according to the establishment of a game room, the entrance and exit of a user, and game-specific rule information; And Control unit in charge of a series of processing related to game performance Multi-user game service system using a motion capture, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1, A voice call module for connecting a multi-party voice call between user terminals while an online game is in progress; Multi-user game service system using a motion capture further comprising. The method of claim 2, The voice call module is a multi-user game service system using motion capture, characterized in that using the VoIP protocol. The method of claim 1, The game, It is a ball game that includes soccer, baseball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, The game ruleset database is Football, baseball, table tennis, tennis, badminton rule information is stored, characterized in that the multi-user game service system using motion capture. A system for providing a multi-user game service using motion capture to a large number of users, A motion data reception module for capturing motion of a user in a plurality of user terminals and receiving motion data transmitted through an information communication network in real time; A game ruleset database in which game-specific rule information is stored; A collision whether calculation module for determining a collision and influence between motion data of a plurality of users received by the motion data receiving module; A user state determination module for determining a user state based on the collision information calculated by the collision determination module and the game-specific rule information stored in the game ruleset database; A game performance module that manages game progress, stop, and end according to the establishment of a game room, the entrance and exit of a user, and game-specific rule information; And Control unit in charge of a series of processing related to game performance Multi-user game service system using a motion capture, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 1, The game, It is a martial arts game that includes boxing, taekwondo, aikido, The game ruleset database is Boxing, taekwondo, aikido multi-user game service system using motion capture, characterized in that the rule information is stored. The method according to claim 1 or 5, The user terminal, A user motion capture unit for converting a user's movement into motion data from a sensor attached to the user's body; A display unit displaying the motion data and a game screen received from the multi-user game service system; A data communication unit configured to transmit / receive motion data and data related to a game with the multi-user game service system; A voice communication unit for performing voice communication with the other user terminal through an information communication network; A game program storage for storing a game program transmitted from the multi-user game service system; A controller in charge of a series of processes related to game performance; Multi-user game service system using a motion capture, characterized in that it comprises a. The method according to claim 1 or 5, The user terminal, Including a camera unit for taking a picture of the user, Image data reception module for receiving the user's video in real time from the user terminal Multi-user game service system using a motion capture, characterized in that it further comprises. The method according to claim 1 or 5, And a video data receiving module connected to the control unit and matching the received video data with the motion data of the user to provide the user data to the user terminal. As a multi-user game service system provides a multi-user game service using motion capture to a plurality of users, (a) providing a list of game rooms by game type to the user terminal when the user terminal is connected through an information communication network; (b) starting the game after the user terminal joins an existing game room or opens a new game room; (c) receiving the motion data receiving module of the multi-user game service system when the user terminal captures the motion of the user and transmits the motion data through the information communication network; (d) calculating a motion of an object based on the motion data and current object motion information by an object motion calculating module; (e) the score determination module determining a game score based on the motion of the object calculated in the step (d) and rule information for each game; And, (f) ending the game on the condition that the game performance module reaches the predetermined score Multi-user game service method using a motion capture, characterized in that it comprises a. As a multi-user game service system provides a multi-user game service using motion capture to a plurality of users, (a) providing a list of game rooms by game type to the user terminal when the user terminal is connected through an information communication network; (b) starting the game after the user terminal joins an existing game room or opens a new game room; (c) receiving the motion data receiving module of the multi-user game service system when the plurality of user terminals capture the motion of the user and transmit the motion data through the information communication network; (d) calculating a collision and an impact based on the respective motion data of a plurality of users received from the motion data reception module by the collision determination module; (e) determining, by the user state determination module, the state of each user based on the collision information calculated in the step (d) and the rule information for each game; And, (f) ending the game on the condition that the game performance module reaches a predetermined score. Multi-user game service method using a motion capture, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 10 or 11, After step (b), (t1) If the voice call module of the multi-user game service system that provides a multi-party voice call between user terminals while the game is in progress receives a request for voice call from the user terminal with another user (s) belonging to the same game room, Requesting a response to the voice call from the user terminal (s); (t2) connecting the voice call provided that a response is received from the other user terminal (s); (t3) terminating the call connection under the condition that one of the user terminal or the other user terminal (s) requests termination of the call or leaves the game room; Multi-user game service method using a motion capture, characterized in that it further comprises.

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