KR101335316B1 - Game service system and its method using by a mobile communication terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for providing an inter-group game service. The present invention relates to synchronizing data of a plurality of game-only terminals in a game service server, and to transfer the integrated sync data to a plurality of game-only terminals. Unlike the conventional method of providing a service, the first integrated synchronization data is transmitted by integrating respective synchronization data corresponding to the first group of game-only terminals received through short-range wireless communication, and transmitted from the game service server. A first communication terminal that transmits the second integrated synchronization data of the two groups to the game dedicated terminals of the first group to provide the inter-group game service, and each corresponding to the second group of the game dedicated terminals received through the near field communication; A first transmitted from the game service server by integrating the synchronization data to transmit the second integrated synchronization data; By implementing a game service system including a second communication terminal for providing the game service between groups by transmitting the integrated synchronization data to the game dedicated terminal of the second group, by using the communication terminal to generate, transmit and receive the integrated synchronization data It can provide a smooth game service.

Mobile Game Services, Near Field Communication Modules, Integrated Synchronous Data

Description

Game service system using mobile communication terminal and method thereof {GAME SERVICE SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD USING BY A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL}

The present invention relates to a system for providing a game service between groups, and more particularly, a game service system using a mobile communication terminal suitable for providing a game service between groups by synchronizing a plurality of game-only terminals using a mobile communication terminal; It's about how.

As is well known, mobile communication terminals are equipped with a built-in camera, a memory, etc. in addition to a simple voice call function, and functions of multimedia terminals such as digital camera shooting and MP3 music file playback are expanded. Due to the improved function, various additional services using multimedia functions newly added to the mobile communication terminal are being developed not only in the service of the mobile communication terminal but also in the communication service for voice communication.

The mobile communication terminal provides a specific additional service using a short range wireless communication module, for example, Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), Bluetooth (Bluetooth), Infrared Data Association (IRDA), Zigbee, etc. It provides a function such as listening to MP3 using a headset, a voice call using a wireless microphone, and moreover, various functions using a short range wireless communication module are applied to a mobile communication terminal having a game function and a DMB function.

Meanwhile, when providing a game service between groups by connecting a plurality of game-only terminals to a mobile communication terminal among various additional services, synchronize a plurality of game-only terminals belonging to one group and a plurality of game-only terminals belonging to an opposing group. In order to provide a game service, each synchronization data is transmitted to a game service server for synchronization of a plurality of game dedicated terminals, and the synchronization data of a plurality of game dedicated terminals belonging to one group and an opponent group in the game service server. The integrated data is transmitted to a plurality of game-only terminals through a mobile communication terminal to provide a game service between groups.

However, in the case of providing a game service between groups according to the conventional method, each sync data of a plurality of game dedicated terminals is transmitted to a game service server, and the game service server integrates and transmits the plurality of sync data, respectively. Server load for synchronization has increased, and packet data volume for providing game services between groups has increased, which makes it difficult to provide smooth game services.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a mobile communication terminal capable of providing a smooth game service by connecting a plurality of game-only terminals belonging to a specific group to one mobile communication terminal to generate and transmit integrated synchronization data through the corresponding mobile communication terminal. The present invention provides a game service providing system and a method thereof.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for providing an inter-group game service, comprising: integrating respective synchronization data corresponding to a first group of game-only terminals received through short-range wireless communication, and combining the first synchronization data. A first communication terminal configured to provide a game service between the groups by transmitting a second integrated synchronization data of a second group transmitted from a game service server through a communication network to a game dedicated terminal of the first group, Integrating each of the synchronization data corresponding to the second group of the game-only terminal received via wireless communication to transmit the second integrated synchronization data, and the first integrated synchronization data transmitted from the game service server through the communication network; A second communication terminal which transmits to a game dedicated terminal of two groups to provide the game service between the groups; The first communication terminal or the second communication terminal manages and registers sessions of a plurality of game-only terminals through the short range wireless communication, transfers each synchronization data received therefrom, and integrates the received opponent group. A session management unit which transmits synchronization data to the game dedicated terminal to provide the game service between the groups, a synchronization unit which integrates the transferred synchronization data and provides integrated synchronization data, and transmits the integrated synchronization data to a game service server. And a transmission / reception unit configured to transmit through the communication network and transmit integrated synchronization data of the opponent group received from the game service server to the session manager.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device for providing a game service between groups, and managing and registering sessions of a plurality of game-only terminals through short-range wireless communication, and transferring received sync data therefrom, A session manager which transmits the received group synchronization data to the game-only terminal to provide the game service between the groups, a synchronization unit which integrates the transferred synchronization data and provides the integrated synchronization data, and the integrated synchronization Transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting data to the game service server through the communication network, the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group received from the game service server to the session management unit, and temporarily storing each synchronization data delivered from the session management unit After transmitting to the synchronization unit, and transmitted from the transceiver After temporarily storing the merged synchronization data of the group relative group provides a game service terminal apparatus including a buffer for transmission to the session management.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for providing an inter-group game service, comprising: performing session connection between a specific group of game-only terminals and a specific communication terminal, and connecting each synchronization data of the game-only terminal through the session connection; Transmitting, transmitting the specific integrated synchronization data to the game service server by integrating the transmitted synchronization data, and transmitting the specific integrated synchronization data to the game-only terminal of the opponent group; Receiving, from the game service server, the opponent side integrated synchronization data corresponding to the game-only terminal of the opponent group, and transmitting the received opponent side integrated synchronization data to the game-only terminal of the specific group to provide the inter-group game service. And the integrated synchronization data includes: The present invention provides a game service method using a mobile communication terminal, which is received and temporarily stored and then transmitted to the game dedicated terminal of the specific group or the opposing group in an event-driven manner.

The present invention, unlike the conventional method of integrating the synchronization data of the plurality of game-only terminals in the game service server and transmitting the integrated synchronization data to the plurality of game-only terminals to provide the inter-group game service, a large number through the communication terminal The amount of packet data in the game service server and the server by providing the game service between groups by integrating and transmitting the synchronization data of the game-only terminal of the game to the opponent communication terminal, and transmitting the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group transmitted from the opponent communication terminal. By reducing the load, it is possible to provide a smooth inter-group game service.

Summary of the Invention The technical gist of the present invention is to register a group of game-only terminals through a first communication terminal and integrate the respective synchronization data and transmit the integrated synchronization data to a game-only terminal of the opponent group through the second communication terminal. In other words, the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group is transmitted to a group of game-only terminals through the first communication terminal to provide an inter-group game service. The technical problem can be solved through such technical means.

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

1 is a block diagram of a game service system suitable for providing an inter-group game service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention, wherein a plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group, First communication terminal 104, first communication network 106, switchboard 108, home location register 110, game service server 112, game information database 114, second communication network 116, second Communication terminal 118 and a plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group.

Referring to FIG. 1, the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group are game-only terminals including a short range wireless communication module, and the first communication terminal 104 through the short range wireless communication module. ) Provides game services between groups by transmitting and receiving game data, transmitting synchronization data, and receiving and applying integrated synchronization data of an opponent group. Here, the short range wireless communication module may include, for example, a module to which Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IRDA), and Zigbee are applied.

In addition, the plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group transmit response messages corresponding to the inquiry message from the first communication terminal 104 through the short range wireless communication module, The respective synchronization data corresponding to the game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n are transmitted to the first communication terminal 104, and the second synchronization data transmitted from the first communication terminal 104 is used. By synchronizing with a plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to two groups, an inter-group game service is provided.

As an example, FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating synchronous data transmitted from a game-only terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating integrated synchronous data generated by integrating respective sync data according to the present invention. In the case of the synchronization data, 'Header' which represents game synchronization data, 'Player_ID' which is a game user ID, 'Deli' which is a delimiter of field values in the format, movement code corresponding to various function keys It includes 'Action' and 'Terminator' which is the end delimiter of game sync data.In case of integrated sync data, each game user ID and action code according to the number of game users 'Player_Num' are separated by field separator. have. As a result, 'Header' and 'Terminator' which are duplicated in each sync data are deleted, thereby reducing the amount of data packets.

In addition, the first communication terminal 104 is a terminal capable of voice / video call and data communication with the other party through the first communication network 106, and the first communication terminal 104 provides a user with a phone number for voice call. When entered, the call is generated and transmitted to the exchange 108 through the first communication network 106.

In addition, the first communication terminal 104 is a terminal including a short range wireless communication module, and the terminal inquiry message (a plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group through the short range wireless communication module). After sending an inquiry message and receiving the response message thus received and registering the first group of game-only terminals, listen for a SPP (Serial Port Profile). A first integrated synchronization by integrating respective synchronization data transmitted from a plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group by establishing a serial port session through transmission of a message and a connect message. A second group for generating data, transmitting this first unified synchronization data to the game service server 112 via the first communication network 106, and transmitting from the game service server 112 via the first communication network 106. 2nd integration of The synchronization data is received and transmitted to the plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n respectively belonging to the first group.

In addition, the first communication network 106 serves to ensure the mobility of the first communication terminal 104, and includes a base station and a base station controller, and supports both synchronous and asynchronous. Here, in the case of a synchronous wireless communication network, a base station that receives and transmits a radio communication signal of the first communication terminal 104 controls a BTS (Base Transceiver Station, hereinafter referred to as a 'BTS') and a BTS to control the switch 108. The base station controller performing communication with the base station controller is referred to as a base station controller (BSC), and in the case of an asynchronous wireless communication network, the base station that receives and transmits a wireless communication signal of the first communication terminal 104 is a node. A base station controller that controls the B (Node-B, hereinafter referred to as 'node-B') and Node B to communicate with the switch 108 is a Radio Network Controller (RNC). Of course, the first communication network 106 is not limited thereto, and includes a communication network of all future mobile communication systems including a CDMA network, a GSM network other than a W-CDMA network, and a fourth generation.

In addition, the first communication network 106 includes a Packet Switched Data Network (PSDN) connected to the mobile communication terminal 102 and the wireless communication network 104 to provide packet data service in the case of synchronous communication, and a service area in the case of asynchronous communication. It is in charge of the connection function between Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service, GPRS), and external packet data network. A packet support node (SGSN / GGSN) including a packet gateway support node (GGSN) includes a serving GPRS support node (GGSN). In addition, the first communication network 106 may include a wireless network network including a module such as a WAN and a LAN.

Here, the packet switched support node (SGSN) performs functions such as packet routing and transmission, mobility management, logical link management, authentication, and charging, and the location register includes location information (GPRS user) registered with the packet switched support node. Cell, visitor location register, etc.), user profile (i.e., international mobile station identification number), etc., and the Packet Gateway Support Node (GGSN) receives GPRS packets from the Packet Switching Support Node (SGSN) as appropriate packet data. Converts and transmits the PDP address of incoming packet data to the recipient's Global Mobile Communication System (GSM) address, which converts the current user to the SGSN's location register. It can store addresses and user profiles, and can also perform authentication and charging functions.

Next, the exchange 108 performs basic and additional service processing, incoming and outgoing call processing of subscribers, location registration procedure and handover procedure processing of the first communication terminal 104, interworking functions with other networks, and the like. In addition, ASS (Access Switching Subsystem) for distributed call processing, INS (Interconnection Network Subsystem) for centralized call processing, Central Control Subsystem (CCS) for centralizing operation and maintenance, and mobile subscribers It includes a subsystem, such as a Location Registration Subsystem (LRS) that performs the function of storing and managing information about the.

The Home Location Register (HLR) 110 receives the location information of the first communication terminal 104 and the second terminal 112 and performs functions such as registration recognition, registration deletion, and location verification. The profile information of the first communication terminal 104 and the second terminal 112 is stored. Here, the profile information refers to subscribed supplementary service information such as MIN (Mobile Identification Number), ESN (Electronic Serial Number), IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identify), and originating number service.

When the home location register 110 is implemented in a wired communication service, the home location register 110 may include a subscriber information management device that manages a database of additional service information of a subscriber. The home location register 110 for the mobile communication service and the subscriber information management device for the wired communication service perform a function of managing a database of additional service information of the subscriber. The present invention may include a spam database including call forwarding information for each subscriber.

On the other hand, although not shown, the VLR (Visitor Location Register) is a visited location register, and performs a function of storing information of visited subscribers in a region serviced by the switch 108, and registers a location as a responsible area. And store subscriber information from the home location register 110 temporarily.

The game service server 112 is a server that provides a mobile game service. The game service server 112 extracts game data for providing a mobile game service from the game information database 114, and then the first communication network 106 or the second communication network 116. To the first communication terminal 104 or the second communication terminal 118 through, and to the second communication terminal 118, the first integrated synchronization data of the first group transmitted from the first communication terminal 104. And a plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group by transmitting the second integrated synchronization data of the second group transmitted from the second communication terminal 118 to the first communication terminal 104. ) And a game service between groups between a plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group. Here, the game information database 114 is provided with the mobile game information data provided, which is extracted as necessary and provided to the game service server 112.

On the other hand, the second communication network 116 serves to ensure the mobility of the second communication terminal 118, and includes a base station and a base station controller, and supports both synchronous and asynchronous. Here, in the case of a synchronous wireless communication network, a base station that receives and transmits a wireless communication signal of the second communication terminal 118 controls a BTS and a BTS to control a base station controller which performs communication with the switch 108, and a BSC. In the case of an asynchronous wireless communication network, the base station that receives and transmits the wireless communication signal of the second communication terminal 118 controls the Node B and the Node B so that the base station controller which performs communication with the switch 108 becomes an RNC. Of course, the second communication network 116 is not limited thereto, and includes a communication network of all future mobile communication systems including a CDMA network, a GSM network other than a W-CDMA network, and a fourth generation.

In addition, the second communication network 116 is connected to the mobile communication terminal 102 and the wireless communication network 104 in a synchronous manner, such as the first communication network 106 to provide a packet switched data network (PSDN) that provides packet data services. Asynchronously includes a packet switched support node (SGSN) that is responsible for data packet delivery with a mobile station in a service area and a packet gateway support node (GGSN) that is responsible for the connectivity between a GPRS backbone network and an external packet data network. Packet support node (SGSN / GGSN). In addition, the second communication network 116 may include a wireless network network including modules such as WAN and LAN.

Meanwhile, the second communication terminal 118 is a call-forwarding terminal capable of voice / video call and data communication with the other party through the second communication network 114, and the first communication terminal 118 through the switch 108 and the second communication network 116. A call call from the communication terminal 104 is connected to perform a communication service (call call connection) together with a ring signal.

In addition, the second communication terminal 118 is a terminal including a short range wireless communication module, and transmits a terminal inquiry message to a plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group through the short range wireless communication module. After receiving the received response message and registering the game-only terminal of the second group, a serial port session is formed through the transmission of listen and contact messages to the SPP, The second integrated synchronization data is generated by integrating respective synchronization data transmitted from the plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to each other, and the second integrated synchronization data is transmitted through the second communication network 116. A plurality of games belonging to the second group by receiving the first integrated synchronization data of the first group transmitted to the service server 112 and transmitted from the game service server 112 through the second communication network 116. For each transmission to a terminal (120 / 1-120 / n).

The plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group are game-only terminals including a short range wireless communication module, and are connected to the second communication terminal 118 through a short range wireless communication module. The game service between groups is provided by performing game functions such as transmission and reception of data, transmission of synchronization data, reception and application of integrated synchronization data of an opponent group. Here, the short range wireless communication module may include, for example, a module to which Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Bluetooth, Infrared Data Association (IRDA), and Zigbee are applied.

In addition, the plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group transmit response messages corresponding to the inquiry message from the second communication terminal 118 through the short range wireless communication module, Each sync data corresponding to the game-only terminal 120 / 1-120 / n is transmitted to the second communication terminal 118, and the first synchronization data transmitted from the second communication terminal 118 is used. By synchronizing with a plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to one group, an inter-group game service is provided.

On the other hand, Figure 2 is a block diagram of a game service terminal device suitable for generating and transmitting integrated synchronization data for providing game services between groups according to the present invention, the session management unit 202, the first buffer unit 204, synchronization A unit 206, a transmitter 208, a receiver 210, and a second buffer unit 212, the game service terminal device comprising a short range wireless communication module, for example, Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), Bluetooth (Bluetooth). The module may include an IRDA (Infrared Data Association), a Zigbee, or the like.

Referring to FIG. 2, the session manager 202 is a component that registers a game dedicated terminal around the user through the short range wireless communication module, and sends an inquiry message to the game dedicated terminal through the short range wireless communication module. It transmits, and correspondingly registers the game-only terminal to which the response response (inquiry response message) has been transmitted.

In addition, the session manager 202 receives the SPP contact message from the game dedicated terminal in the SPP listen state when the game dedicated terminal is registered, and connects the corresponding game dedicated terminal, thereby establishing a serial port session. After the formation, the synchronous data transmitted from each game dedicated terminal is transferred to the first buffer unit 204, and the game belongs to the opponent group transferred from the second buffer unit 212 in an event-driven manner. The second integrated data of the dedicated terminal is transmitted to the game dedicated terminal having the serial port session.

The first buffer unit 204 temporarily stores each synchronization data transmitted from the session manager 202, and then transfers a plurality of synchronization data to the synchronization unit 206.

Next, the synchronization unit 206 is transferred from the first buffer unit 204 for a period (e.g., 0.1 second, etc.) set in the timer using respective synchronization data transferred from the first buffer unit 204. After merging the respective synchronization data to generate the first integrated synchronization data corresponding thereto, the synchronization data is transmitted to the communication network through the transmitter 208. The first integrated synchronization data is transmitted to the game service server 112 through a communication network.

As an example, FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating synchronous data transmitted from a game-only terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating integrated synchronous data generated by integrating respective sync data according to the present invention. In the case of the synchronization data, 'Header' which represents game synchronization data, 'Player_ID' which is a game user ID, 'Deli' which is a delimiter of field values in the format, movement code corresponding to various function keys It includes 'Action' and 'Terminator' which is the end delimiter of game sync data.In case of integrated sync data, each game user ID and action code according to the number of game users 'Player_Num' are separated by field separator. have. As a result, 'Header' and 'Terminator' which are duplicated in each sync data are deleted, thereby reducing the amount of data packets.

Here, when the communication network is a synchronous wireless communication network, the base station for receiving and transmitting a wireless communication signal is a base station controller for controlling the BTS, BTS to perform communication with the switch 108 is composed of a BSC, asynchronous wireless communication network In this case, a base station that receives and transmits a radio communication signal controls a Node B and a Node B so that a base station controller for communicating with the switch 108 is configured as a Radio Network Controller (RNC).

In addition, the communication network may include a packet switching support node (SGSN) in charge of data packet transmission with a mobile station in a service area, and a packet gateway support node (GGSN) in charge of a connection function between a GPRS backbone network and an external packet data network. Includes support nodes (SGSN / GGSN).

Here, the packet switched support node (SGSN) performs functions such as packet routing and transmission, mobility management, logical link management, authentication, and charging, and the location register includes location information (GPRS user) registered with the packet switched support node. Cell, visitor location register, etc.), user profile (i.e., international mobile station identification number), etc., and the Packet Gateway Support Node (GGSN) receives GPRS packets from the Packet Switching Support Node (SGSN) as appropriate packet data. Converts and transmits the PDP address of incoming packet data to the recipient's Global Mobile Communication System (GSM) address, which converts the current user to the SGSN's location register. It can store addresses and user profiles, and can also perform authentication and charging functions.

Meanwhile, the second buffer unit 212 receives the second integrated synchronization data of the opponent group from the game service server 112 through the receiver 210 and temporarily stores the second integrated synchronization data, and then transfers it to the session manager 202.

Therefore, by using a game service terminal device including a session manager, a buffer, a synchronizer, and a transceiver, the integrated sync data corresponding to each sync data is generated and transmitted to the game dedicated terminals of the opposing group, respectively, to play an inter-group game. Can provide services.

Next, the game service system including the game service terminal device as described above receives and integrates the synchronization data corresponding to the game-only terminal through the short range wireless communication module, and then matches the integrated synchronization data through the game service server. A process of providing a game service between groups by transmitting to a game dedicated terminal of a group will be described.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an inter-group game service according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the session managing unit 202 of the first communication terminal 104 transmits a terminal inquiry message to a plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group through a short range wireless communication module. inquiry message) is transmitted (step 302). Meanwhile, the session manager 202 of the second communication terminal 118 transmits a terminal inquiry message to the plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group through the short range wireless communication module (step 302 ').

In addition, in the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group, an inquiry response message is sent to the first communication terminal in response to the terminal inquiry message transmitted from the first communication terminal 104. Transmitting through the short range wireless communication module to the session manager 202 of step 104 (step 304). On the other hand, in the plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group, the response message corresponding to the terminal inquiry message transmitted from the second communication terminal 118 is a session of the second communication terminal 118. It transmits to the management unit 202 via the short range wireless communication module (step 304 ').

In addition, the session manager 202 of the first communication terminal 104 registers a plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n that have transmitted response messages (step 306), and then listens and contacts messages for the SPP. A transmission establishes a serial port session (step 308). On the other hand, the session manager 202 of the second communication terminal 118 registers a plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n that have transmitted response messages (step 306 '), and then listens for and contacts the SPP. The message transmission establishes a serial port session (step 308 ').

On the other hand, after the serial port session is formed, the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group transmit the respective synchronization data (first synchronization data) to the session manager of the first communication terminal 104. In step 202, it transmits through the short range wireless communication module. On the other hand, in the plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group, each of the synchronization data (second synchronization data) is short-range wirelessly to the session manager 202 of the second communication terminal 118. Transmit via the communication module (step 310 ').

Next, the session managing unit 202 of the first communication terminal 104 transfers the respective first synchronization data to the first buffer unit 204, integrates the first synchronization data temporarily stored for a predetermined period, and then combines the first. The integrated synchronization data is generated (step 312). Meanwhile, the session managing unit 202 of the second communication terminal 118 transfers each second synchronization data to the first buffer unit 204, integrates the first synchronization data temporarily stored for a predetermined period, and integrates the second synchronization data. Synchronization data is generated (step 312 ').

As an example, FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating synchronous data transmitted from a game-only terminal according to the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating integrated synchronous data generated by integrating respective sync data according to the present invention. In the case of the synchronization data, 'Header' which represents game synchronization data, 'Player_ID' which is a game user ID, 'Deli' which is a delimiter of field values in the format, movement code corresponding to various function keys It includes 'Action' and 'Terminator' which is the end delimiter of game sync data.In case of integrated sync data, each game user ID and action code according to the number of game users 'Player_Num' are separated by field separator. have. As a result, 'Header' and 'Terminator' which are duplicated in each sync data are deleted, thereby reducing the amount of data packets.

In addition, the transmitting unit 208 of the first communication terminal 104 transmits the first integrated synchronization data corresponding to the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group through the first communication network 106. Is transmitted to the game service server 112 (step 314). On the other hand, the transmitting unit 208 of the second communication terminal 118 via the second communication network 116, the second integrated synchronization data corresponding to the plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group Is transmitted to the game service server 112 (step 314 ').

In addition, the game service server 112 receives the first integrated synchronization data corresponding to the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group through the first communication network 106 to receive the second communication network. And transmits to the second communication terminal 118 via step 116 (step 316). Meanwhile, the game service server 112 receives the second integrated synchronization data corresponding to the plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group through the second communication network 116 to receive the first communication network. Transmit to first communication terminal 104 via 106 (step 316 ').

Next, in the second buffer unit 212 of the first communication terminal 104, the second integrated synchronization data of the second group, which is received through the receiver 210, is first transmitted through the session manager 202 in an event driven manner. Each of the plurality of game-only terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the group is transmitted (step 318). On the other hand, in the second buffer unit 212 of the second communication terminal 118, the second group through the session manager 202 in the event-driven manner the first integrated synchronization data of the first group received through the receiver 210 Are transmitted to a plurality of game-only terminals 120 / 1-120 / n, respectively, (step 318 ').

Through this process, the inter-group game service is provided between a plurality of game dedicated terminals 102 / 1-102 / n belonging to the first group and a plurality of game dedicated terminals 120 / 1-120 / n belonging to the second group. (Step 320).

Accordingly, the first integrated synchronization data is provided by integrating respective synchronization data transmitted from the game dedicated terminals of the first group, and the second integrated synchronization is integrated by integrating respective synchronization data transmitted from the game dedicated terminals of the second group. Data is transmitted, and each of these integrated synchronization data can be transmitted to an opponent group to effectively provide game services between groups.

In the foregoing description, the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It will be readily appreciated that branch substitutions, modifications and variations are possible.

The present invention can provide a smooth intergroup game service by generating and transmitting integrated synchronization data of a plurality of game-only terminals using a mobile communication terminal, thereby enhancing a user's desire to use a service using a mobile game service. By promoting the use of services, the effect of increasing service sales can be expected.

1 is a block diagram of a game service system suitable for providing an inter-group game service using a mobile communication terminal according to the present invention;

2 is a block diagram of a game service terminal apparatus suitable for generating and transmitting integrated synchronization data for providing a game service between groups according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing an inter-group game service according to the present invention;

4A is a diagram illustrating synchronous data transmitted from a game-only terminal according to the present invention;

4B illustrates the unified sync data generated by integrating respective sync data according to the present invention.

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

102 / 1-102 / n: A plurality of game dedicated terminals belonging to the first group

104: first communication terminal 106: first communication network

108: exchanger 110: home location register

112: Game Service Server 114: Game Information Database

116: second communication network 118: second communication terminal

120 / 1-120 / n: a plurality of game-only terminals belonging to the second group

202: session management unit 204: first buffer unit

206: synchronization unit 208: transmission unit

210: receiving unit 212: second buffer unit

Claims (19)

As a system for providing game services between groups, Integrate each of the synchronization data corresponding to the first group of game-only terminals received through short-range wireless communication to transmit the first integrated synchronization data, and the second integrated synchronization of the second group transmitted from the game service server through the communication network. A first communication terminal which transmits data to the game dedicated terminals of the first group to provide the game service between the groups; Integrate each of the synchronization data corresponding to the second group of the game-only terminal received through the short-range wireless communication to transmit the second integrated synchronization data, and the first integrated synchronization data transmitted from the game service server through the communication network A second communication terminal for transmitting the game service between the groups by transmitting to the game dedicated terminals of the second group; / RTI &gt; The first communication terminal or the second communication terminal, Manages and registers sessions of a plurality of game-only terminals through the short range wireless communication, transfers each synchronization data received therefrom, and transfers the received synchronization group's integrated synchronization data to the game-only terminal to provide game service between the groups. Session management unit that provides, A synchronization unit for integrating each of the transferred synchronization data to provide integrated synchronization data; Transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting the integrated synchronization data to the game service server through the communication network, and delivers the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group received from the game service server to the session management unit. Game service system using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. delete The method of claim 1, The first communication terminal or the second communication terminal, A buffer unit that temporarily stores each synchronization data transmitted from the session manager and transfers the synchronization data to the synchronization unit, and temporarily stores integrated synchronization data of the counterpart group transferred from the transceiver and then transfers the synchronization data to the session manager. Game service system using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it further comprises. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The session manager registers the plurality of game-only terminals by transmitting and receiving inquiry and response messages through the short range wireless communication module, and then transmits a listen and contact message for a serial port profile (SPP). Game service system using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that for establishing and registering a serial port session. The method of claim 3, wherein And the buffer unit temporarily stores the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group and transfers the combined synchronization data of the opponent group to the session manager in an event-driven manner. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The integrated synchronization data may include a separator for displaying game synchronization data, a number of game users, a game user ID, a separator for field values in a format, a movement code corresponding to various function keys, and an end separator for game synchronization data. Game service system using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The communication network includes: A base transceiver station (BTS) for receiving and transmitting a wireless communication signal of the first communication terminal or the second communication terminal in the case of a synchronous wireless communication network; A Base Station Controller (BSC) for controlling the BTS to communicate with the exchange, Game service system using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein The communication network further comprises a Packet Switched Data Network (PSDN) which is connected to the first communication terminal or the second communication terminal via the BTS to provide a packet data service. . The method according to claim 1 or 3, The communication network includes: A Node-B for receiving and transmitting a radio communication signal of the first communication terminal or the second communication terminal in the case of an asynchronous wireless communication network; An RNC (Radio Network Controller) for controlling the Node B and performing communication with the exchange, Game service system using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. The method of claim 9, The communication network includes a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) in charge of data packet delivery with the Node B in a service area of the first communication terminal or the second communication terminal, and a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). A packet support node (SGSN / GGSN: Serving GPRS Support Node / Gateway GPRS Support) including a packet gateway support node (GGSN) that manages a connection function between a backbone network and an external packet data network. Game service system using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it further comprises. A terminal device that provides a game service between groups, Manages and registers sessions of a plurality of game-only terminals through short-range wireless communication, transfers each synchronization data received therefrom, and transmits the integrated synchronization data of the received opponent group to the game-only terminal to provide game service between the groups. The session management unit, A synchronization unit for integrating each of the transferred synchronization data to provide integrated synchronization data; A transmission / reception unit configured to transmit the integrated synchronization data to a game service server through a communication network, and to transmit the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group received from the game service server to the session manager; A buffer unit that temporarily stores each synchronization data transmitted from the session manager and transfers the synchronization data to the synchronization unit, and temporarily stores integrated synchronization data of the counterpart group transferred from the transceiver and then transfers the synchronization data to the session manager. Game service terminal device comprising a. delete The method of claim 11, The session manager registers the plurality of game-only terminals by transmitting and receiving inquiry and response messages through the short range wireless communication module, and then transmits a listen and contact message for a serial port profile (SPP). Game service terminal device, characterized in that the serial port session to form and manage. The method of claim 11, And the buffer unit temporarily stores the integrated synchronization data of the opponent group and delivers the synchronized data to the session manager in an event-driven manner. The method of claim 11, The integrated synchronization data may include a separator for displaying game synchronization data, a number of game users, a game user ID, a separator for field values in a format, a movement code corresponding to various function keys, and an end separator for game synchronization data. Game service terminal device comprising a. As a method of providing game services between groups, Performing a session connection between a specific group of game-only terminals and a specific communication terminal, Transmitting each synchronous data of the game-only terminal through the session connection; Integrating the transmitted synchronous data and transmitting the specific integrated synchronous data to a game service server; Transmitting the transmitted specific integrated synchronization data to a game-only terminal of an opponent group; Receiving opponent integrated synchronization data corresponding to the game-only terminal of the opponent group from the game service server; Transmitting the received opponent side synchronization data to the game-only terminal of the specific group to provide the inter-group game service. / RTI &gt; The integrated synchronization data is received through the communication terminal and temporarily stored in the game service method using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the event-driven method is transmitted to the game-only terminal of the specific group or the opponent group. 17. The method of claim 16, The session connection registers the game-only terminal by sending and receiving an inquiry and response message through a short range wireless communication module, and then transmits a listen and contact message for a serial port profile (SCP) to transmit a serial port session. Game service method using a mobile communication terminal, characterized in that performed in a manner to form a. 17. The method of claim 16, The integrated synchronization data may include a separator for displaying game synchronization data, a number of game users, a game user ID, a separator for field values in a format, a movement code corresponding to various function keys, and an end separator for game synchronization data. Game service method using a mobile communication terminal comprising a. delete

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