KR101194440B1 - Image table game apparatus used electronic paper card, and method applied to the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a video table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, and a method applied thereto. The video table game apparatus using the electronic paper card according to the present invention has a configuration for indicating the card hand distributed to the player in the video table game method using the electronic paper card. Accordingly, the present invention utilizes an electronic paper card in a video table game method, thereby not only providing a feeling of participating in a game using a game card that is actually used by a player who enjoys a game such as poker or blackjack, but also an electronic paper card. By introducing the video table game method can be implemented in a new form of method for the convenience of the player and to induce the interest of the player.

Description

IMAGE TABLE GAME APPARATUS USED ELECTRONIC PAPER CARD, AND METHOD APPLIED TO THE SAME}

The present invention relates to an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, and a method applied thereto, and more particularly, to an electronic paper card for representing a card hand distributed to a player in an image table game method using an electronic paper card. It relates to a video table game device using, and a method applied thereto.

The origin of the poker (card) game is not exactly known in the literature, but it is said that it originated for the purpose of divination in the East, and it is presumed to have been settled as a game embodied in the West. Card shape changed to rhombus, heart and so on, and changed into heart (♥), clover (♣), spade (♠), diamond (◆), and each pattern means goods. Money (◆), love and love (♥), fellowship (♣), destruction (♠) is called.

The cards usually consist of 52 cards and 1 or 2 jokers. The 52 cards bear one of four marks: spade (♠), heart (♥), diamond (◆), and clover (club: ♣). Each mark consists of 2 ~ 10 number cards, A (Ace), K (King), Q (Queen), and J (Jack) picture cards.

In fact, the poker hand in the game is in the order of high and low depending on the pattern or number. Depending on the pattern engraved on the card, in our country, spades (♠), diamonds (◆), hearts (♥), clover (♣) in the order of high and low can be seen. Moreover, depending on the number, it is A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.

In addition to the poker described above, games such as blackjack are also played in places such as casinos.

In this case, the game is played between a dealer who plays a game such as distributing a card and a plurality of players who participate in the game.

In addition, recently, a game such as poker or blackjack is implemented on a video table without the participation of a human dealer. As described above, the game on the video table is played by a virtual digital video object.

Accordingly, a player who enjoys a game such as poker or blackjack can enjoy the game in various ways, but in the case of the video table game method, the user can enjoy the game by performing a button input on the video screen while watching the video screen. It can be a bit boring and less interesting than playing a game with a physical card.

There is a need for a solution to solve this problem.

Therefore, the present invention has been created to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is an image table game using an electronic paper card to represent the card hand distributed to the player in the image table game method using an electronic paper card An apparatus and a method applied thereto are provided.

In addition, the present invention, by using the electronic paper card in the video table game system, not only to provide the player with the feeling of touching the real card, but also a video table game apparatus using an electronic paper card to allow the game to proceed in a new way, And to provide a method applied thereto.

The video table game apparatus using an electronic paper card according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, the dealer unit for proceeding the game for the player participating in the game, at least one card hand provided to the game A player unit for displaying the electronic paper card on one of the above-mentioned electronic paper cards and inputting the player's setting for confirming the card hand, and providing the card hand to the player unit from the dealer unit according to the rules of the game. It characterized in that it comprises a control unit for executing a control for reflecting the setting of the game in progress.

Preferably, the electronic paper card is characterized in that the number corresponding to the total number of cards provided to the player.

Preferably, a predetermined number of the plurality of electronic paper cards corresponding to the total number of cards is disclosed according to the player's selection, and the remaining number is not disclosed as a hidden card.

Preferably, the electronic paper card is characterized in that the number corresponding to the number of hidden cards provided to the player.

Preferably, the player unit comprises a player screen for displaying the disclosure target card when the electronic paper card is set as a disclosure target card by the player or when the card hand is the disclosure target card.

Preferably, the electronic paper card is characterized in that it comprises a material having an elastic restoring force to maintain a flat card shape.

Preferably, the electronic paper card is characterized in that connected to the control unit by wire or wireless.

Preferably, when the wire is connected, the wired cable for connecting the electronic paper card and the control unit is characterized in that it is stretched by the player.

Preferably, the electronic paper card is characterized in that it comprises a display screen on one side or both sides.

Preferably, when the display screen is provided on both sides, the card panel is displayed on one surface, and at least one of a predetermined pattern, an advertisement, and an event notification display is displayed on the back surface of the one surface.

Therefore, in the present invention, by utilizing the electronic paper card in the video table game system, not only the player who enjoys a game such as poker or blackjack, but also provides the feeling of participating in the game using the actual game card, the electronic paper card By introducing the video table game method has the advantage that can be implemented in a new form of method for the convenience of the player and to induce the interest of the player.

1 is a view showing an appearance of an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a view showing the configuration of an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a view showing an arrangement of an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a view showing an embodiment in which a portion of the card is displayed as the electronic paper card according to the present invention is flipped,
5 is a view showing that a material having elastic restoring force is contained in an electronic paper card according to the present invention;
6 is a view showing an embodiment in which the electronic paper card is stretched according to the present invention;
7 is a view showing an embodiment of displaying through both sides of the electronic paper card according to the present invention,
8 is a view showing an arrangement of an electronic paper card according to another embodiment of the present invention; and
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the video table game apparatus 100 using the electronic paper card according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing the appearance of an image table game apparatus 100 using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in Figure 1, the video table game apparatus 100 using the electronic paper card is to guide the game and the game progress by the role of the dealer of the digital image object through the dealer screen, at least one participating Digitally present games such as poker or blackjack to more than one player.

Here, the video table game apparatus 100 provides a card hand using at least one player participating in the game using an electronic paper card.

Thus, the player receives the card hand distributed to him through an electronic paper card, and can enjoy the fun of playing the game using an actual game card, and can also be provided with the convenience of the digital game progression.

2 is a view showing the configuration of an image table game apparatus 100 using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 2, the video table game apparatus 100 using an electronic paper card guides a game through a virtual dealer (ie, a digital video object) to a player participating in a game such as poker or blackjack. And a dealer part 110 and a dealer part 110 including a first dealer screen for progressing the game and a second dealer screen for displaying a dealer's hand or a general status of the game. A player unit 120 for inputting a player's setting for checking the card hand after displaying the provided card hand on at least one electronic paper card, and from the dealer unit 110 according to the rules of the game. And a controller 130 for controlling a card hand to be provided to the player unit 120 and then executing a series of controls for reflecting the player's settings to the progress of the game. do.

The player unit 120 is activated according to the seating of the players who participate in the game. If three players participate in the game, the player unit 120 forms three player units 120 corresponding thereto (eg, an electronic paper card and a player). Screen, etc.) is preferable.

The player unit 120 will be described in detail below, but may be configured in various configurations. This is embodied in accordance with the manner in which the electronic paper card is grafted into the game.

3 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in Fig. 3, the electronic paper card may be provided in a number corresponding to the total number of cards provided to the player (e.g., in the case of poker, the total number of cards per player is seven).

Thus, each player can enjoy the game in the same manner as using an actual game card by utilizing the seven electronic paper cards assigned to him.

In addition, the dealer unit 110 recognizes that the conversion to the hidden target card of the hidden card by the setting by the input button of the player or the setting of the player's specific electronic paper card to reflect the game.

Here, the flip setting for the specific electronic paper card means that when the player turns over the specific electronic paper card to convert the specific electronic paper card into a target card, the touch sensor provided on the back of the specific electronic paper card is displayed on the player screen. It refers to the signal coming into contact with the dealer unit 110 due to the contact.

In addition, such an implementation method may be implemented in various ways depending on whether only one surface of the electronic paper card is implemented as a display screen or both sides of the electronic paper card are implemented as a display screen.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which some patterns of the card are displayed as the electronic paper card is flipped. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 4, displaying the card hand on the display screen side of the electronic paper card allows the player to identify the card hand being displayed as the card is flipped.

5 is a view showing that the material 121-1 having elastic restoring force is included in the electronic paper card according to the present invention. As shown by way of example only in Fig. 5, the electronic paper card is capable of being bent like a normal real game card.

Accordingly, since the electronic paper card is preferably implemented to be returned to the flat card shape from the curved shape, a material 121-1 having an elastic restoring force for maintaining the flat card shape is provided in the electronic paper card. Included.

Material 121-1 having an elastic restoring force for maintaining a flat card shape may be provided on at least one side of the electronic paper card, and preferably at at least two sides of the electronic paper card.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the electronic paper card according to the present invention is stretched. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 6, the electronic paper card is communicatively connected to the controller 130 of the video table game apparatus 100 by wire or wirelessly.

Here, when the electronic paper card is wired, the wired cable connecting the electronic paper card and the control unit 130 may be made to be stretched by the player.

This may be implemented by implementing a wired cable material as a stretchable material, or by further comprising a device for winding or unwinding the wired cable in response to the stretching operation of the player.

7 is a view showing an embodiment of displaying through both sides of the electronic paper card according to the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 7, the electronic paper card may consist of displaying through both sides.

In this case, a card hand distributed to the player may be displayed on one side and a predetermined specific pattern, advertisement, etc. may be displayed on the back side.

The specific patterns or advertisements displayed on the rear surface can be freely set and displayed for each business office or company operating the video table game apparatus 100, and may be changed in some cases.

It is also possible to display an event notification display on the back in accordance with the game operation policy.

For example, when performing a specific event together while providing a game for at least one person, it is possible to display whether or not to win the particular event on the back of the corresponding electronic paper card so that the player can check.

8 is a view showing an arrangement of an electronic paper card according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown by way of example only in FIG. 8, the electronic paper card may be provided in a number corresponding to the number of hidden cards in the game.

For example, in a poker game, each player is given three cards to each player as hidden cards. At this time, three card cards are distributed and displayed on three electronic paper cards.

Accordingly, the player identifies three electronic paper cards and sets any one of them as a disclosure target card, and the controller 130 displays the disclosure target card on the player screen.

Thereafter, the fourth to sixth card hands are displayed as target cards on each player screen.

Then, as the seventh card hand is a hidden card, the electronic paper that does not display a predetermined card hand is displayed on the card as the three electronic paper cards are switched to the target card for disclosure.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an image table game apparatus 100 using an electronic paper card according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown only as an example in FIG. 9, an image table game method using an electronic paper card will be described as an example based on the game execution method illustrated in FIG. 8.

First, a game such as poker or blackjack is guided through a dealer screen of the video table game apparatus 100 (S1).

Thereafter, when at least one or more players participate in the game through the video table game method, the game is executed (S3 and S5).

If the game to be played is poker, card cards are distributed to each player according to the poker game rules (S7).

If the card hand dispensed in step S7 is a card that can be checked by other players, it is displayed to be revealed on the player screen (S9 and S11).

If the card hand dispensed in step S9 is a hidden card, the corresponding card hand is displayed on the electronic paper card of the player (S13).

Subsequently, if the player checks the card hand displayed on the electronic paper card and wants to convert it to the target card, the player stops displaying the card hand on the electronic paper card and responds to the player's setting. In step S19, the target card for disclosure is displayed.

In addition, the player makes a setting such as a bet for executing the game (S21), and reflects the setting of the player to the game to continue or end the game (S23).

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims It can be understood that

In addition, the present invention is intended to represent the card hand to be distributed to the player in the video table game system using an electronic paper card, so that not only is there a sufficient possibility of commercialization or business, but also can be clearly implemented in the industrial use It is a possibility invention.

100: video table game device 110: dealer unit
120: player section 121: electronic paper card
121-1: material having elastic restoring force 130: control part

Claims (10)

Dealer unit for proceeding the game for the player participating in the game;
A player unit for displaying a card hand provided to the game on one of at least one electronic paper card and inputting a setting of the player to identify the card hand; And
And a controller configured to provide the card hand from the dealer unit to the player unit according to the rules of the game, and to perform control for reflecting the player's setting to the game.
The electronic paper card is an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, characterized in that the display screen on one side or both sides. The method of claim 1,
The electronic paper card is an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, characterized in that provided in the number corresponding to the total number of cards provided to the player. The method of claim 2,
And a predetermined number of the plurality of electronic paper cards corresponding to the total number of cards is disclosed according to the player's selection, and the remaining number is undisclosed as a hidden card. The method of claim 1,
The electronic paper card is an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, characterized in that the number corresponding to the number of hidden cards provided to the player. The method of claim 4, wherein
The player unit uses the electronic paper card to set the electronic paper card as a target card for disclosure by the player, or includes a player screen for displaying the target card when the card hand is the target card for disclosure. Video table game machine. The method of claim 1,
The electronic paper card is an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, characterized in that it comprises a material having an elastic restoring force to maintain a flat card shape. The method of claim 1,
The electronic paper card is an image table game apparatus using an electronic paper card, characterized in that connected to the control unit by wire or wireless. The method of claim 7, wherein
When the wired connection, the wired cable for connecting the electronic paper card and the controller is stretched by the player video table game apparatus using an electronic paper card. delete The method of claim 1,
When the display screen is provided on both sides, the card card is displayed on one surface, and at least one of a preset pattern, an advertisement, and an event notification display is displayed on the back of the surface. Video table game machine.

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