KR101190497B1 - Method and server of preventing automatic play of on-line game service - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An automatic play preventing method in an online game service and a server thereof are provided to find a user executing an online game by using an automatic game execution program, thereby preventing a level increase in a short term or an item monopoly. CONSTITUTION: When a user logs in an online game server, it is determined whether or not the user is an abnormal user(S110,S120). When the user is the abnormal user, online game execution is blocked. It is determined whether or not the user executing an online game is the abnormal user using the automatic game execution program(S140). The online game execution of the abnormal user is blocked(S160). When the user is a normal user, the online game execution is approved(S170). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S110) Logging in an online game server; (S120) It is determined whether or not a logged user is abnormal; (S130) Executing a game; (S140) It is determined whether or not a user who executes the game is abnormal; (S150) Abnormal user?; (S160) Preventing game execution; (S170) Approving the game execution

Description

Method and server of preventing automatic play of on-line game service}

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an online game service, and in particular, to play an online game using an automatic game launcher in an online game service to improve the level and prevent attempts to obtain items, thereby avoiding disadvantages for normal users. And automatic play prevention technology.

As the network develops, various online game services are provided. In addition, due to the improvement of graphics technology and the performance of game user terminals, high-end game programs are being produced, and game contents that accurately describe the real world or the virtual world are provided.

There are various genres in online games. Among the online games that are typically used by users, there are sports games. Some sports games include video games or computer games that can be played using a single terminal using a user terminal, and there are also online sports games that can be played with other users, such as co-playing their own play. . Such a sports game, in which a user manipulates a coach or a player, plays a game according to the rules of the sport with an opposing team that is played artificially in game contents or is played by other users, copes with the progress of the game, and beats the opponent. Will play for.

On the other hand, in the online game, the concept of level is adopted in order to objectively display the user's ability or ability as the game increases. As the user plays more games and the stats increase, the user's level naturally rises, and the items provided as rewards can be obtained. Of course, some items must be purchased at the item shop on the execution screen of the online game, or at the item shop on the website for accessing the online game. There are some items that are free for missions. The higher the user's level and the more items he has, the more powerful he or she is in the game space. As such, the level and the item are concepts introduced for the user's participation and the interest of the game, but recently, a reversal phenomenon occurs in which the game is played to secure the item and raise the level.

However, running online games requires a lot of time and effort. Therefore, a program that creates a virtual player that is programmed to perform a certain operation in a specific online game is implicitly spread without the user playing the game directly. Such programs are called 'auto players' and are often referred to as 'auto'. Otto users can continue to perform the desired action through Otto, even if they do not play the game directly, as a result can easily increase the level and secure a lot of items compared to non-auto users . The following are some of the problems that can occur when using Auto.

First of all, disadvantages arise for users who do not use Auto. In general, when the user uses the game directly without executing the auto, the user's level increases rapidly and the item can be secured relatively more. Therefore, a user who does not use Otto is disadvantageous compared to a user who uses Otto.

In addition, Otto constantly consumes network resources. The reason is that Otto doesn't feel as tired as humans, so you can play the game repeatedly for a set number of games, which means that Otto is always connected to an online game server. Thus, the game execution speed may also be slow.

In addition, a lot of 'workplaces' have recently emerged, a gathering space for those who are immersed in the game only for item acquisition and level up. People who work in the workplace may use Otto to raise levels and secure many items in a short time. In particular, workplaces are creating many negative social phenomena, which help to create a negative view of online games.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for a technique for detecting auto which automatically executes a game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for preventing automatic play of an online game that can prevent a user from playing an online game using an automatic game execution program.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic play prevention server for an online game for preventing an adverse effect on good users by executing an online game using an automatic game execution program at a place such as a workplace.

One aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is directed to a method for preventing automatic play of an online game. In the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention, in an online game in which a plurality of users access and play an online game server by executing a client, the automatic play prevention server executes the online game after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times. Determining whether the user is an abnormal user using an automatic game execution program; If it is determined that the user is an abnormal user, the automatic play prevention server blocks the execution of the online game by the abnormal user; And if the user determines that the user is a normal user, allowing the automatic play prevention server to allow the normal user to play an online game.

The determining may include calculating a game number which is a number of games in which the user has completed playing; Determining whether the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number of times; Performing a security procedure to determine whether the user is a normal user when the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number of times; And setting the user as a normal user when the user passes the security procedure, and setting the user as an abnormal user when the user fails to pass the security procedure.

The performing of the security procedure may include providing a predetermined patterned string to the user, encouraging the user to input the provided patterned string, and determining whether the provided patterned string matches the input string. It is desirable to judge.

In the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention, if the user logs in to the online game server before the determining step, the user logs in to the online game server from the time when the user last logged out of the online game server. Determining a time difference elapsed up to one time; Initializing the number of games and setting the user as a normal user if the time difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value; And if the time difference is less than a predetermined value, determining whether the user is an abnormal user, and blocking the execution of the online game if it is determined that the user is an abnormal user.

The blocking may include transmitting a message informing that the user is determined to be an abnormal user; Restricting the online game server from providing the user with certain benefits that only the normal user provides; And blocking the execution of the online game by the user determined to be an abnormal user until the predetermined resumption condition is satisfied.

Preferably, the resumption condition is at least one of a condition that the user passes the security procedure, and a condition that the user executes the client to access the online game server after a predetermined time passes.

The allowing step may include transmitting a message informing that the user is determined to be a normal user; And providing the user with a predetermined benefit that the online game server provides only to the normal user, and allowing the user to play the game.

Another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object relates to an automatic play prevention server of an online game. In the automatic play prevention server according to the present invention, in an online game in which a plurality of users connect to an online game server to execute a client, a user who executes the online game after the game is executed a predetermined number of times is an automatic game execution program. A post determination unit determining whether the user is an abnormal user; An abnormal user processor configured to block execution of the online game by the abnormal user when the user is determined to be an abnormal user; And a normal user processor configured to allow the normal user to further play an online game when it is determined that the user is a normal user.

The post-determination unit calculates the number of games that are the number of games that the user has completed playing, determines whether the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number, and when the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number, the user Performing a security procedure for determining whether the user is a normal user; setting the user as a normal user if the user passes the security procedure; and setting the user as an abnormal user if the user fails to pass the security procedure. It is preferable.

The post-determination unit provides a predetermined patterned character string to the user, induces the user to input the provided characterized character string, and performs the security procedure. It is desirable to determine whether they match.

The automatic play prevention server according to the present invention further includes a pre-determining unit, wherein the pre-determining unit, when the user logs in to the online game server, starts the user from the time when the user last logged out of the online game server. If the time difference elapses until the time when the user logs in to the online game server, and the time difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the game number is initialized and the user is set as a normal user. It is preferable to determine whether the user is an abnormal user and to block execution of the online game when it is determined that the user is an abnormal user.

The abnormal user processing unit transmits a message informing the user that the user is determined to be an abnormal user, restricts the online game server from providing the user with a benefit provided to the normal user, and satisfies a predetermined resumption condition. It is desirable to block an online game play of a user determined to be an abnormal user.

Preferably, the resumption condition is at least one of a condition that the user passes the security procedure, and a condition that the user executes the client to access the online game server after a predetermined time passes.

The normal user processor may transmit a message indicating that the user is determined to be a normal user, provide the user with a benefit that the online game server provides only to the normal user, and allow the user to execute a game. Do.

Another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object relates to a computer-readable recording medium having a program recorded thereon for implementing a method for preventing automatic play of an online game according to one aspect of the present invention.

According to the present invention, by catching a user who runs an online game using an automatic game execution program, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon of raising the level or monopolizing the item in a short time.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the negative view of the online game industry by fundamentally preventing the creation of an unprofitable workplace by automatically playing a game using an automatic game execution program.

1 is a flowchart conceptually illustrating a method for preventing automatic play of an online game according to an aspect of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a security procedure performed in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.
3 is a flowchart showing a post decision step included in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart showing a preliminary determination step included in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.
5 is a block diagram conceptually illustrating an online game system to which an automatic play prevention method according to the present invention is applied.
6 is a block diagram for explaining the operation of the automatic play prevention server according to another aspect of the present invention.
7 is a diagram illustrating a text input window provided to a user in a security procedure.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating patterned strings that may be requested for a user to input in the string input window of FIG. 7.
9A is a diagram illustrating a message provided when a user passes a security procedure.
9B is a diagram illustrating a message provided when a user does not pass a security procedure.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described with respect to the automatic play prevention method and server in each embodiment of the present invention.

In the following description, in order to clarify the understanding of the present invention, description of well-known technology for the features of the present invention will be omitted. The following embodiments are detailed description to help understand the present invention, and it should be understood that the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent inventions that perform the same functions as the present invention will also fall within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, in adding reference numerals to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used as much as possible even if displayed on different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

In addition, in describing the component of this invention, terms, such as 1st, 2nd, A, B, (a), (b), can be used. These terms are intended to distinguish the constituent elements from other constituent elements, and the terms do not limit the nature, order or order of the constituent elements. When a component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "connected" to another component, the component may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, It should be understood that an element may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected."

1 is a flowchart conceptually illustrating a method for preventing automatic play of an online game according to an aspect of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, first, a client logs in to an online game server by inputting an ID and a password (S110).

If the client successfully logs in to the online game server, it is first determined whether the user is an abnormal user before playing the online game (S120). If the user is a normal user, the online game can be executed (S130). After the online game is executed, it is again determined whether the user is an abnormal user (S140).

After determining twice whether the user is an abnormal user as described above, if the user is determined to be an abnormal user (S160), the normal user is treated as a normal user (S170).

As can be seen in Figure 1, in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention, whether the client is an abnormal user twice when logging in to the online game server, that is, before executing the online game and after executing the online game. Judge. For convenience of explanation, when the client logs in to the online game server, it is called 'predetermination' to determine whether it is an abnormal user, and to determine whether it is an abnormal user after executing the game is called 'post decision'. In the present specification, before and after are determined based on whether the online game is before or after execution.

The determination that a user is an abnormal user means that the user is not playing the online game directly, but is using the automatic game execution program. Therefore, such a user is given a disadvantage to the abnormal user, such as being unable to additionally play an online game until it is determined as a normal user again. On the other hand, the step 170 of processing as a normal user does not impart a separate disadvantage since it is determined that the user is directly playing the online game.

Pre-determining step (S120) is necessary to prevent an attempt to continue to play the game by logging out of the online game server, and then again the user determined as an abnormal user by running the online game using an automatic game running program. That is, a user who is determined to be an abnormal user cannot continue to play an online game by logging out to the online game server and logging in again until a certain time has elapsed.

In the present specification, the online game means game content that can be used by users by accessing the above-mentioned game server. Particularly, it means a game in which a plurality of users can simultaneously access and enjoy the game, and the level is raised through an act of acquiring experience while fostering a character by advancing a game. In addition, in order to facilitate the progress of the game on the game, it means a game that can purchase a variety of items.

Pre- and post-determination methods and what disadvantages are given to abnormal users will be described later in detail with reference to the corresponding parts of the specification.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a security procedure performed in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.

In the present invention, determining whether the user is an abnormal user before and after is performed by performing a security procedure.

Referring to FIG. 2, it is first determined whether or not it is an abnormal user. It is not always necessary to determine whether the user is an abnormal user, but only after a certain number of online games are executed or when the client first logs into the online game server.

If determination is required, the user is requested to perform a specific mission (S220). In the present specification, 'mission' means a task that a user must perform to prove that he is a normal user. For example, the user may be required to directly identify and accurately input a string that is difficult to recognize with a character recognition program. The mission given to the user will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7.

When the user performs the mission, it is determined whether the mission performed by the user is correct (S230). If it is determined that the mission is correct, the user is determined to be a normal user (S240). However, if it is determined that the mission is not accurate, the variable indicating the number of attempts is increased by one. In Fig. 2, the variable representing the number of attempts has a variable name of attempt_count, which is incremented by one each time a mission fails. Then, it is determined whether the number of mission attempts is a predetermined number or more (S260).

If the user fails to perform the mission repeatedly for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the user is determined to be an abnormal user (S270). However, if the predetermined number of times still remains, it requests to perform the mission again (S220).

3 is a flowchart showing a post decision step included in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.

As described above, 'post decision' is a process of determining whether the corresponding user is an abnormal user after executing a predetermined number of games.

First, a normal user executes a game (S310). Then, it is determined whether the game is ended (S320), and when it is finished, the variable GameCount indicating the number of games is increased by one (S330).

If the GameCount is increased by 1, it is determined whether the increased GameCount value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (S340). Here, the predetermined value is a number determined to determine which user needs to doubt which user is abnormal. For example, when it is necessary to determine whether the corresponding user is an abnormal user when playing a game of 60 or more editions, the predetermined value may be determined as 60.

If it is determined that the game has not been executed a predetermined number of times, the next game is allowed to be executed (S370). On the other hand, if the game has already been executed a predetermined number of times, a security procedure is performed (S350). The security procedure is as described above with reference to FIG. 2.

When the security procedure is executed, it is determined whether the user has passed the corresponding security procedure (S360). If the security procedure has passed, the user is regarded as a normal user and allowed to run the next game (S370). If the security procedure does not pass, the security process is performed again. In this case, it is as described above with reference to FIG. 2 to determine whether the user is an abnormal user by counting the number of times the user has not passed the security procedure.

In the present invention, 'game' may mean a game itself provided by an online game service or may indicate a specific play mode or stage of the game. Also, you do not have to increase the GameCount when the game ends. Depending on the play mode or stage, it is possible not to increase the GameCount. For example, if the online game is a soccer game, GameCount may not be increased even if one game is finished in certain play modes such as training mode, tutorial mode, and world cup mode. Of course, it is also possible to prevent the GameCount from increasing by using an item that does not increase the GameCount (eg, a simulation coupon).

4 is a flowchart showing a preliminary determination step included in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the pre-determination step included in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention is performed when the client is started, that is, when the client logs in to the online game server (S410).

When the client logs in to the online game server, it receives LAST_LOGOUT_TIME, which is a variable that indicates the last time the client logged out of the online game server. When LAST_LOGOUT_TIME is received, the received LAST_LOGOUT_TIME is compared with CURRENT_LOGIN_TIME, which indicates the current login time (S430). The reason for comparing LAST_LOGOUT_TIME to CURRENT_LOGIN_TIME in the present invention is to allow the user to continue to play the online game when the user logs in again after sufficient time after the initial logout, whether the user is an abnormal user or a normal user. Even if a user was determined to be an abnormal user and had to log out of the online game server because he was unable to play more games, if the user then accessed the online game server again after sufficient time, they would be allowed to play the online game. It is desirable to. If access is made after such a sufficient time, even if the game is executed again using the automatic game execution program, the damage using the corresponding program can be relatively reduced.

If the result of comparing LAST_LOGOUT_TIME with CURRENT_LOGIN_TIME is longer than a predetermined time, this means that the user has connected to the online game server again after sufficient time. Therefore, in this case, GameCount is initialized and the user is unconditionally set as a normal user (S440). If it is determined that the user is a normal user, the user can play the online game again.

On the other hand, if the user has not logged in after sufficient time has passed since the logout, the GameCount variable is maintained (S450), and it is determined whether the user is an abnormal user (S460).

If it is determined that the user is not an abnormal user, the user is allowed to immediately run the game (S490). However, if the user is determined to be an abnormal user, this means that the user determined to be an abnormal user has logged out of the online game server and then logged in again to avoid a disadvantage. Such users would then not be able to play the game immediately and would have to go through security procedures. Therefore, a security procedure is performed for the corresponding user (S470), and it is determined whether the security procedure has been passed (S480). If the security procedure has passed, the user is regarded as a normal user and allowed to run the next game (S490). If the security procedure does not pass, the security process is again performed (S470). In this case, it is as described above with reference to FIG. 2 to determine whether the user is an abnormal user by counting the number of times the user has not passed the security procedure.

As described above, in the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention, in order to prevent the game from automatically progressing in the workplace as much as possible, a security procedure is periodically performed to ask a user a question. If a user misses a question in a row, it is considered auto and the user is restricted from using the game. When one user executes a game using several characters, the automatic play prevention method according to the present invention is preferably applied on a user basis rather than on a character basis. In this case, it is possible to prevent a user operating several characters from running the automatic game execution program while changing the character. In an online game, a user can be identified using a universal serial number (USN).

For example, a user may proceed with a security process after 25 games, but if the security process is not passed, the user cannot proceed. Also, even if the user logs out and logs back in to the online game server, the penalty continues unless they log in after sufficient time has elapsed.

Hereinafter, an online game system according to another aspect of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

5 is a block diagram conceptually illustrating an online game system to which an automatic play prevention method according to the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 5, the online game system 500 according to the present invention includes an online game server 550 for providing an online game service, and a plurality of online games connected to the online game server 550 through a communication network 590. Clients 510, 520, 530, 540. In addition, the online game system 500 further includes a database 580 and an automatic play prevention server 560 that store information about the item and the lottery algorithm.

In the present invention, a game server or an online game server means a server computer to which users access to use game contents. In the case of a game having a small capacity or a small number of users, a plurality of game programs can be operated in one game server. Also, in the case of a game having a very large capacity or a large number of real-time connections, there may be one or more game servers for operating one game depending on the functions of the game.

In addition, the game server may be connected to a server that performs middleware or payment processing for the database, the description thereof will be omitted in the present invention.

The online game clients 510, 520, 530, and 540 include various terminals that can access the online game server 550 through the communication network 590. Although desktop computers 510 and 520 and mobile phones 530 and 540 are illustrated in FIG. 5 as online game clients, it should be noted that this is not a limitation of the present invention.

The user connects to the online game server 550 through various online game clients 510, 520, 530, 540. In particular, with the development of electronic engineering technology, a user may access the online game server 550 anytime, anywhere through various communication networks through various online game clients 510, 620, 630, and 640. For example, communication network 590 may be the Internet, or may be a mobile communication network such as 2G, 3G, 4G. In this specification, "communication", "communication network" and "network" may be used interchangeably. The three terms refer to wired and wireless local and wide area data transmission and reception networks capable of transmitting and receiving files between a user terminal, a terminal of other users, and a download server.

In addition, the game server may be connected to a server that performs middleware or payment processing for the database, the description thereof will be omitted in the present invention.

In Figure 5, the automatic play prevention server 560 implements the operation according to the online game automatic play prevention method according to an aspect of the present invention. The configuration and operation of the automatic play prevention server 560 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 6. Accordingly, repeated descriptions are omitted for simplicity of the specification.

In FIG. 5, the automatic play prevention server 560 is shown as a separate device separate from the online game server 550. However, the automatic play prevention server 560 does not necessarily need to be implemented separately from the online game server 550. Rather, it is noted that the online game server 550 may be implemented integrally incorporating the functionality of the item lottery service providing server 560.

That is, even though all the components constituting the embodiment of the present invention are described as being combined or operated separately, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, although all of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform a part or all of the functions in one or a plurality of hardware. As shown in FIG. Codes and code segments constituting the computer program may be easily inferred by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing embodiments of the present invention. As a storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or the like can be included.

By using the online game system 500 of FIG. 5, it is possible to prevent a user from repeatedly executing an online game by using an automatic game execution program to raise a level and acquire an item.

6 is a block diagram for explaining the operation of the automatic play prevention server according to another aspect of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the automatic play prevention server 660 is connected to the communication network 690 to operate. On the online game client side, it is possible to connect to the automatic play prevention server 660 via the communication network 690. In this case, if the communication network 690 is viewed as a transparent channel, the communication network 690 and the automatic play prevention server ( Anything 600 including 660 may be considered an automatic play prevention server.

The automatic play prevention server 660 includes a pre-determination unit 610, a post-determination unit 620, an abnormal user processing unit 630, and a normal user processing unit 640.

When the client logs in to the online game server, the predetermination unit 610 determines a time difference that elapses from the time when the client last logged out of the online game server to the time when the client logged in to the online game server. As described above, if the user logs in again after a sufficient time, it is preferable to allow the game to be executed again even if it is determined that the user is abnormal. Then, the preliminary determination unit 610 initializes the number of games if the time difference is more than a predetermined value, and sets the user as a normal user. Alternatively, if the time difference is less than a predetermined value, the predetermination unit 610 determines whether the user is an abnormal user and processes it.

The post decision unit 620 determines whether the user who runs the online game after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times is an abnormal user who uses an automatic game execution program. To this end, the post decision unit 620 calculates the number of games of the game executed by the user, and determines whether the number of executed games is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. If the number of games executed is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the post decision unit 620 performs a security procedure for determining whether the user is a normal user. If the user passes the security procedure, the post decision unit 620 sets the user as a normal user, but if the user does not pass the security procedure, the post decision unit 620 sets the user as an abnormal user.

In addition, the abnormal user processor 630 transmits a message informing the user that the user is determined to be an abnormal user, and deprives the user of the benefit that the online game server provides only to the normal user. Once determined to be an abnormal user, the abnormal user processor 630 prohibits the user from additionally executing another game until the user logs in again after a predetermined time or passes the security procedure.

On the other hand, the normal user processor 640 transmits a message informing the user that the user is determined to be a normal user, and provides the user with a benefit that the online game server provides only to the normal user.

The automatic play prevention server may use the variable Abuser to determine whether the user is abnormal. Abuser has a boolean attribute and identifies the user by using one identification number for every user. As soon as the security procedure pops up, Abuser = 1 is set, and Abuser can be changed to Abuser = 0 if the user passes the security procedure again or logs in again after sufficient time has passed. All variables described in the present invention are preferably stored in a database.

7 is a diagram illustrating a text input window provided to a user in a security procedure.

Referring to FIG. 7, the text input window 700 may include a text providing section 710, a text input section 720, a remaining time guide section 730, a remaining attempt guide section 740, and a confirmation button 750. Include. The character string input window 700 shown in FIG. 7 cannot be closed arbitrarily by the user, and the character string input window 700 is automatically closed when the correct answer is corrected or incorrectly answered three times.

The string providing section 710 displays a string to be input by the user, and the user directly decodes the displayed patterned string and inputs it into the string input section 720. The remaining time guidance section 730 displays the remaining time, and when the remaining time reaches zero, it is considered that the security procedure has not passed. The remaining attempt guide section 740 shows how many attempts remain. If the remaining attempt is 0 and the security procedure does not pass again, the user is regarded as an abnormal user and Abuser is set to 1. When the input is completed, it can be informed by pressing the confirmation button 750.

If the user gets the right answer, he can initialize both Abuser and GameCount and provide a reward for performing the security process. The message provided when the user corrects the answer is described below with reference to FIG. 9A.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating patterned strings that may be requested for a user to input in the string input window of FIG. 7.

In FIG. 8, all of the strings 12345 are displayed in four variants. Color display windows 810, 830, 850, and 870 may indicate the color of the canvas on each of the strings 800, 820, 840, and 860. For example, the canvas can be 200 x 60 pixels in size, with several soccer balls randomly appearing in the background. Because of the soccer ball pattern, it is difficult to read a character string automatically designed by a conventional character recognition program. For example, five letters may be randomly displayed in the strings 800, 820, 840, and 860, and each number is randomly rotated between -30 degrees and 30 degrees. The vertical axis positions of the numbers may also be displayed differently.

9A is a diagram illustrating a message provided when a user passes a security procedure.

The message 900 includes a text window 910 and a confirmation button 920. The text window 910 displays text indicating that 1000 game money has been paid for the user performing and passing the security procedure. The user can make the message 900 disappear by pressing the confirmation button 920.

On the other hand, if the user does not pass the security procedure, the number of remaining attempts is reduced by -1, a new patterned string is presented, and the remaining time is initialized to 20 seconds.

If the user does not continue to input the patterned string, the Abuser variable is set to 1 and a message as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed.

Message 930 includes a text window 940 and a confirmation button 950. The text window 940 shows the disadvantage that the user receives because he or she did not pass the security procedure. It also shows when the next security procedure is performed again. The user can make the message 930 disappear by pressing the confirmation button 950.

The automatic play prevention method according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention may be executed by an application (which may include a program included in a platform or an operating system, etc., which is basically installed in the terminal), The user may be executed by an application (ie, a program) installed directly on the terminal through an application providing server such as an application store server, an application, or a web server related to the corresponding service. In this sense, the automatic play prevention method according to the embodiment of the present invention described above is implemented as an application (ie, a program) that is basically installed in a terminal or directly installed by a user, and is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a terminal. Can be.

Such a program may be recorded on a recording medium that can be read by a computer and executed by a computer so that the above-described functions can be executed.

As described above, in order to execute the automatic play prevention method according to each embodiment of the present invention, the above-described program may be coded in a computer language such as C, C ++, JAVA, or machine language, which can be read by a computer processor (CPU). Code) may be included.

The code may include a function code related to a function or the like that defines the functions described above and may include an execution procedure related control code necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the functions described above according to a predetermined procedure.

In addition, such code may further include memory reference related code as to what additional information or media needed to cause the processor of the computer to execute the aforementioned functions should be referenced at any location (address) of the internal or external memory of the computer .

In addition, when a processor of a computer needs to communicate with any other computer or server, etc., to perform the above-described functions, the code may be stored in a computer's communication module (e.g., a wired and / ) May be used to further include communication related codes such as how to communicate with any other computer or server in the remote, and what information or media should be transmitted or received during communication.

The functional program for implementing the present invention and the related code and code segment may be implemented by programmers of the technical field of the present invention in consideration of the system environment of the computer that reads the recording medium and executes the program, Or may be easily modified or modified by the user.

Examples of recording media that can be read by a computer recording a program as described above include, for example, a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical media storage device, and the like.

Also, the computer-readable recording medium on which the above-described program is recorded may be distributed to a computer system connected via a network so that computer-readable codes can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. In this case, one or more of the plurality of distributed computers may execute some of the functions presented above and send the results of the execution to one or more of the other distributed computers, The computer may also perform some of the functions described above and provide the results to other distributed computers as well.

In particular, the computer-readable recording medium recording the application, which is a program for executing the automatic play prevention method according to each embodiment of the present invention, may be an application store server, an application or a web server associated with a corresponding service. It may be a storage medium (for example, a hard disk) included in the application provider server of the application server or the application providing server itself.

The computer which can read the recording medium which recorded the application which is the program for implementing the automatic play prevention method which concerns on each embodiment of this invention is not only general PCs, such as a desktop or a notebook, but also a smart phone, a tablet PC, PDA ( It may include mobile terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants) and mobile communication terminals, as well as to be interpreted as all computing devices.

In addition, a computer capable of reading a recording medium recording an application which is a program for executing an automatic play prevention method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a mobile terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a mobile communication terminal. In this case, the application may be downloaded from the application providing server to a general PC and installed on the mobile terminal through a synchronization program.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. In other words, within the scope of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively operated in combination with one or more. In addition, although all of the components may be implemented as one independent hardware, some or all of the components may be selectively combined to perform a part or all of the functions in one or a plurality of hardware. As shown in FIG. Codes and code segments constituting the computer program may be easily inferred by those skilled in the art. Such a computer program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium and read and executed by a computer, thereby implementing embodiments of the present invention. As a storage medium of the computer program, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or the like can be included.

It is also to be understood that the terms such as " comprises, "" comprising," or "having ", as used herein, mean that a component can be implanted unless specifically stated to the contrary. But should be construed as including other elements. All terms, including technical and scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Terms used generally, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to coincide with the contextual meaning of the related art, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate rather than limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be construed according to the following claims, and all technical ideas falling within the scope of the same shall be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

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In an online game in which a plurality of users connect to and play an online game server by executing a client, the automatic play prevention server
When the user logs in to the online game server, determining a time difference that elapses from the time when the user last logged out of the online game server to the time when the user logged in to the online game server;
Initializing the number of games and setting the user as a normal user if the time difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value;
If the time difference is less than a predetermined value, determining whether the user is an abnormal user and blocking the execution of the online game if it is determined that the user is an abnormal user;
Determining whether a user executing the online game is an abnormal user using an automatic game execution program after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times;
If it is determined that the user is an abnormal user, the automatic play prevention server blocking the execution of the online game by the abnormal user; And
And when the user is determined to be a normal user, allowing the normal user to play the online game if the user is determined to be a normal user. The method of claim 1,
The determining step,
Calculating a game number which is a number of games in which the user has completed playing;
Determining whether the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number of times;
Performing a security procedure to determine whether the user is a normal user when the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number of times; And
When the user passes the security procedure, setting the user as a normal user, and when the user fails to pass the security procedure, setting the user as an abnormal user. To prevent autoplay. The method of claim 2,
The step of performing the security procedure,
Providing the user with a predetermined text string, inducing the user to input the provided text string, and determining whether the provided text string matches the input string. How to prevent autoplay. delete The method of claim 2,
Wherein the blocking step comprises:
Transmitting a message informing that the user is determined to be an abnormal user;
Restricting the online game server from providing the user with certain benefits that only the normal user provides; And
Blocking execution of an online game by a user determined to be an abnormal user until a predetermined resumption condition is satisfied. The method of claim 5,
The resumption condition is,
And at least one of a condition in which the user passes the security procedure, and a condition in which the user executes the client and accesses the online game server after a predetermined time has elapsed. The method of claim 1,
The allowing step is
Transmitting a message informing that the user is determined to be a normal user; And
And providing the user with a predetermined benefit that the online game server provides only to a normal user, and allowing the user to play the game. In an online game in which a plurality of users connect to and play an online game server by executing a client,
When the user logs in to the online game server, a time difference that elapses from the time when the user last logged out of the online game server to the time when the user logs in to the online game server is determined, and the time difference is a predetermined value. If abnormal, the game number is initialized and the user is set as a normal user. If the time difference is less than a predetermined value, it is determined whether the user is an abnormal user, and if it is determined that the abnormal user is a dictionary for blocking the execution of the online game. Determination unit;
A post decision unit determining whether a user who executes the online game after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times is an abnormal user using an automatic game execution program;
An abnormal user processor configured to block execution of the online game by the abnormal user when the user is determined to be an abnormal user; And
And if the user is determined to be a normal user as a result of the determination, a normal user processing unit that allows the normal user to play the online game further. 9. The method of claim 8,
The post decision unit,
Counts the number of games, the number of games the user has completed playing, determines whether the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number, and if the calculated number of games exceeds the predetermined number, determines whether the user is a normal user Perform a security procedure to set the user; if the user passes the security procedure, set the user as a normal user; and if the user fails to pass the security procedure, set the user as an abnormal user. The game's automatic play prevention server. 10. The method of claim 9,
The post decision unit,
In order to perform the security procedure, a predetermined patterned character string is provided to the user, the user is prompted to input the provided characterized character string, and a determination is made as to whether the provided characterized character string matches the input character string. Automatic play prevention server of the online game, characterized in that. delete 10. The method of claim 9,
The abnormal user processing unit,
Send a message informing the user that the user is determined to be an abnormal user, restricting the online game server from providing the user with a benefit provided to the normal user, and until the predetermined resumption condition is satisfied, the user determined to be an abnormal user Automatic play prevention server of the online game, characterized in that to block the running of the online game. The method of claim 12,
The resumption condition is,
And at least one of a condition in which the user passes the security procedure, and a condition in which the user executes the client to access the online game server after a predetermined time has elapsed. 9. The method of claim 8,
The normal user processing unit,
Transmitting a message informing that the user is determined to be a normal user, providing the user with a benefit that the online game server provides only to the normal user, and allowing the user to play a game. Play Prevention Server. In an online game in which a plurality of users connect to and play an online game server by executing a client, the automatic play prevention server
When the user logs in to the online game server, determining a time difference that elapses from the time when the user last logged out of the online game server to the time when the user logged in to the online game server;
Initializing the number of games and setting the user as a normal user if the time difference is greater than or equal to a predetermined value;
If the time difference is less than a predetermined value, determining whether the user is an abnormal user and blocking the execution of the online game if it is determined that the user is an abnormal user;
Determining whether a user executing the online game is an abnormal user using an automatic game execution program after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times;
If it is determined that the user is an abnormal user, the automatic play prevention server blocks the execution of the online game by the abnormal user; And
And if it is determined that the user is a normal user, allowing the normal user to play an online game by the automatic play prevention server. A computer readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for implementing.

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