KR101726549B1 - Touch control method for mobile real time simulation (rts) game - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a touch manipulation method in a mobile real-time simulation game, which more specifically, can provide a selective function among preset functions to a user in accordance with an interval from a state of touch input to a state of next touch input and a pattern type of touch input. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the touch manipulation method of a simulation game performed by using a plurality of units comprises: a first step of displaying the simulation game on a display unit; a second step of allowing touch of a first pattern to be input in at least a portion of the display unit; a third step of allowing touch of a second pattern to be input in at least the display unit; and a fourth step of providing the preset function by using having an interval between the touch input of the first pattern and the touch input of the second pattern and touch pattern types of the touch input of the first pattern and the touch input of the second pattern.

Description

{TOUCH CONTROL METHOD FOR MOBILE REAL TIME SIMULATION (RTS) GAME}

The present invention relates to a touch operation method in a mobile real-time simulation game. More particularly, the present invention relates to a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between an input of a touch and an input of a next touch, will be.

A terminal such as a personal computer, a notebook computer, a mobile phone, or the like can be configured to perform various functions. Examples of such various functions include a data and voice communication function, a function of photographing a video or a moving image through a camera, a voice storage function, a music file playback function through a speaker system, and an image or video display function. Some terminals include additional functions to execute games, and some other terminals are also implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent terminals can receive a broadcast or multicast signal to view a video or television program.

In general, a terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mount terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

A real-time simulation system (RTS) is a simulation of processing with the same elapsed time as an actual phenomenon, and the RTS can be implemented through the above-mentioned terminal.

The time required for processing during data processing using a terminal and the time at which data is generated are regulated. In the case of a simulation for such a task, it is necessary to perform simulation at the same time as the actual phenomenon, do.

A typical example of a real-time simulation (RTS) is a real-time strategy (RTS) game, and an RTS game can be enjoyed through the terminal.

RTS games generally follow the form of a strategy game that takes resources, builds resources with them, produces troops, develops civilizations, or wins the battle.

In addition, since the RTS game is played in real time, fast hand movements and judgment have a great influence on the game, so that the mouse operation such as clicking or dragging is often used compared to other games.

In Korea, "StarCraft" has become one of the most popular game genres as it has gained national popularity.

Recently, users are enjoying a real-time strategy simulation game through a mobile terminal that is not a fixed computing device.

However, through the relatively small touchscreen of the terminal, rather than the input of a keyboard, it is possible for a user to collect resources, build buildings with that resource, produce troops, develop civilization, It remains a difficulty.

Therefore, a solution for solving such a problem is required.

Korea Patent Office Application No. 10-2012-0059562

The present invention relates to a touch operation method in a mobile real-time simulation game.

More specifically, the present invention provides a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between an input of a touch and an input of a next touch, ≪ / RTI >

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, unless further departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be possible.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a touch operation method of a simulation game performed using a plurality of units, the method comprising: a first step of displaying the simulation game through a display unit; A second step of inputting a touch of a first pattern to at least a part of the display unit; A third step of inputting a touch of a second pattern to at least a part of the display unit; And an interval between a touch input of the first pattern and a touch input of the second pattern and a touch pattern type of the touch input of the first pattern and a touch pattern of the touch input of the second pattern, And a fourth step.

The touch input of the first pattern and the touch input of the second pattern may include a long touch, a short touch, and a double touch input.

In addition, if the interval is within a predetermined time, the specific area of the game screen displayed on the display unit may be enlarged or displayed in the fourth step or the game screen may be displayed in a reduced size.

When the interval exceeds a predetermined time and a unit of the plurality of units is designated by the touch input of the second pattern, in the fourth step, in the game screen displayed on the display unit, One unit may be selected.

In addition, the above-mentioned interval may exceed a predetermined time, and the fourth step may include a fourth step of inputting a touch of a third pattern for designating a selection radius in a state where the touch input of the second pattern is maintained, And (4-2) all the units of the same kind as the one of the plurality of units, and all units within the selection radius are selected.

The touch input of the third pattern may be touch and drag.

The touch input of the second pattern is input to a region of the game screen displayed on the display unit where the plurality of units are not present, and the fourth step is a step of inputting the touch input of the second pattern among the plurality of units And may select all units existing in the displayed game screen.

Further, the above-mentioned interval is longer than a preset time, and any one of the plurality of unit expansion units is designated through the touch input of the second pattern, and the fourth step is a step of, All of the units of the same type as the one of the units may be selected on the game screen.

The method of claim 1, further comprising, before the first step, a first group including at least one of the plurality of units is designated in advance, wherein the interval exceeds a preset time, The touch is input to the unit selection menu, and the fourth step may be the step of selecting the first group as a specific unit.

The method may further include a fifth step of moving to a first one of the game screens displayed on the display unit before the first step, wherein the interval exceeds a predetermined time, And the fourth step is the step of selecting the first screen as the designated screen.

The simulation game may be performed using at least one of short-range communication and long-distance communication. The short-range communication may be performed using Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA) ), ZigBee, and Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) technology, and the long distance communication includes code division multiple access (CDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access, and single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) techniques.

The present invention can provide a user with a touch operation method in a mobile real-time simulation game.

More specifically, the present invention provides a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between an input of a touch and an input of a next touch, .

It should be understood, however, that the effects obtained by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs It will be possible.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a terminal that can be applied to the present invention.
FIG. 2A shows an example of a plurality of units applied to the present invention, and FIG. 2B shows a specific example in which a menu explaining each function of the game is displayed.
FIG. 3A is a flowchart of a process of enlarging or reducing a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a specific example of a process of enlarging or reducing a screen.
FIG. 4A is a flowchart of a process of selecting individual units according to the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a specific example of a process of selecting individual units.
FIG. 5A is a flowchart of a process of selecting a plurality of units according to the present invention, FIG. 5B is a process of selecting a plurality of units, and FIG. 5C is a specific example of a process of arranging and canceling units.
FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a process of selecting all units in a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 6B illustrates a specific example of FIG. 6A.
FIG. 7A is a flow chart of a process of selecting the same units in a screen together with the present invention, and FIG. 7B shows a specific example of FIG. 7A.
FIG. 8A is a flowchart of a procedure for designating a bag in accordance with the present invention, and FIG. 8B is a specific example of a process of designating a bag.
FIG. 9A is a flowchart of a process of designating a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a specific example of a process of designating a screen.

The embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims, and the entire structure described in this embodiment can not be said to be essential as the solution means of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the mobile terminal of the present invention will be described in detail.

A mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a PDA Navigation, and the like. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a portable terminal.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of a mobile terminal that can be applied to the present invention.

The terminal includes a wireless communication unit 110, an audio / video input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, an interface unit 170, A control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in Fig. 1 are not essential, and a terminal having more or fewer components may be implemented.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for enabling wireless communication between a terminal and a wireless communication system or between a terminal and a network on which the terminal is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.

The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information, or a server for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information generated by the broadcast management server and transmitting the generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast related information. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, a data broadcast signal, and a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

The broadcast-related information may refer to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or information related to a broadcast service provider. The broadcast-related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast-related information may exist in various forms. For example, an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) of DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or an ESG (Electronic Service Guide) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

For example, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S), a Media Forward Link Only And a Digital Broadcasting System (ISDB-T) (Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial). Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be adapted to other broadcasting systems as well as the digital broadcasting system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and may be embedded in a terminal or externally. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies.

The short-range communication module 114 refers to a module for short-range communication. (Bluetooth), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, WiFi Can be used.

The position information module 115 is a module for obtaining the position of the terminal, and a representative example thereof is a Global Position System (GPS) module.

Referring to FIG. 1, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151. [

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. [ Two or more cameras 121 may be provided depending on the use environment.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal through a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 when the voice data is in the call mode, and output. Various noise reduction algorithms may be implemented in the microphone 122 to remove noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for a user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the terminal, such as the open / close state of the terminal, the location of the terminal, the presence or absence of the user, the orientation of the terminal, and acceleration / deceleration of the terminal, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the terminal. For example, if the terminal is a slide phone, it is possible to sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. It is also possible to sense whether the power supply unit 190 is powered on, whether the interface unit 170 is connected to an external device, and the like. Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141.

The output unit 150 is for generating an output relating to visual, auditory or tactile sense and includes a display unit 151, an acoustic output module 152, an alarm unit 153, a haptic module 154, 155, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the terminal. For example, when the terminal is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the call is displayed. When the terminal is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed and / or received video or UI and GUI are displayed.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

Some of these displays may be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen through. This can be referred to as a transparent display, and a typical example of the transparent display is TOLED (Transparent OLED) and the like. The rear structure of the display unit 151 may also be of a light transmission type. With this structure, the user can see an object located behind the terminal body through the area occupied by the display unit 151 of the terminal body.

There may be two or more display units 151 according to the implementation form of the terminal. For example, the terminal may have a plurality of display portions separated from each other on one surface or may be disposed integrally with each other, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

(Hereinafter, referred to as a 'touch screen') in which a display unit 151 and a sensor for sensing a touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') form a mutual layer structure, It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 151 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 151 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal (s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal (s) and transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 is touched or the like.

The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner region of the terminal to be wrapped by the touch screen or in the vicinity of the touch screen. The proximity sensor refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or a nearby object without mechanical contact using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor has a longer life span than the contact sensor and its utilization is also high.

Examples of the proximity sensor include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. And to detect the proximity of the pointer by the change of the electric field along the proximity of the pointer when the touch screen is electrostatic. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may be classified as a proximity sensor.

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the act of recognizing that the pointer is positioned on the touch screen while the pointer is not in contact with the touch screen is referred to as "proximity touch & The act of actually touching the pointer on the screen is called "contact touch. &Quot; The position where the pointer is proximately touched on the touch screen means a position where the pointer is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the pointer is touched.

The proximity sensor detects a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., a proximity touch distance, a proximity touch direction, a proximity touch speed, a proximity touch time, a proximity touch position, a proximity touch movement state, and the like). Information corresponding to the detected proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern may be output on the touch screen.

The audio output module 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 152 also outputs an acoustic signal related to a function (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the terminal. The audio output module 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the terminal. Examples of events that occur in the terminal include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, touch input, and the like. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event in a form other than the video signal or the audio signal, for example, vibration. The video signal or the audio signal may be output through the display unit 151 or the audio output module 152 so that they may be classified as a part of the alarm unit 153.

The haptic module 154 generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A typical example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module 154 is vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the hit module 154 can be controlled. For example, different vibrations may be synthesized and output or sequentially output.

In addition to the vibration, the haptic module 154 may include a pin arrangement vertically moving with respect to the contact skin surface, a spraying force or a suction force of the air through the injection port or the suction port, a touch on the skin surface, contact with an electrode, And various tactile effects such as an effect of reproducing a cold sensation using an endothermic or exothermic element can be generated.

The haptic module 154 can be implemented not only to transmit the tactile effect through the direct contact but also to allow the user to feel the tactile effect through the muscular sensation of the finger or arm. At least two haptic modules 154 may be provided according to the configuration of the portable terminal.

The projector module 155 is an element for performing an image project function using the terminal and may have the same or at least a part of an image displayed on the display unit 151 in accordance with a control signal of the controller 180 Other images can be displayed on an external screen or wall.

Specifically, the projector module 155 includes a light source (not shown) that generates light (for example, laser light) for outputting an image to the outside, a light source And a lens (not shown) for enlarging and outputting the image at a predetermined focal distance to the outside. Further, the projector module 155 may include a device (not shown) capable of mechanically moving the lens or the entire module to adjust the image projection direction.

The projector module 155 can be divided into a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) module, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module and a DLP (Digital Light Processing) module according to the type of the display means. In particular, the DLP module may be advantageous for miniaturization of the projector module 151 by enlarging and projecting an image generated by reflecting light generated from a light source on a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) chip.

Preferably, the projector module 155 may be provided longitudinally on the side, front, or back of the terminal. It goes without saying that the projector module 155 may be provided at any position of the terminal, if necessary.

The memory unit 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 180 and temporarily store the input / output data (e.g., telephone directory, message, audio, For example. The memory unit 160 may also store the frequency of use of each of the data (for example, each telephone number, each message, and frequency of use for each multimedia). In addition, the memory unit 160 may store data on vibration and sound of various patterns output when the touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk. The terminal may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 160 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for communication with all external devices connected to the terminal. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device, receives power from the external device, transfers the data to each component in the terminal, or transmits data in the terminal to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio I / O port, A video input / output (I / O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 170.

The identification module is a chip for storing various information for authenticating the usage right of the terminal and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a universal user identity module , USIM), and the like. Devices with identification modules (hereinafter referred to as "identification devices") can be manufactured in a smart card format. Therefore, the identification device can be connected to the terminal through the port.

The interface unit may be a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal when the mobile terminal is connected to an external cradle or a channel through which various command signals input from the cradle by the user are transmitted to the mobile terminal . The various command signals or the power source input from the cradle may be operated as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like. The control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the control unit 180 or may be implemented separately from the control unit 180. [

The controller 180 may perform a pattern recognition process for recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The various embodiments described herein may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays May be implemented using at least one of a processor, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electronic units for performing other functions. In some cases, The embodiments described may be implemented by the control unit 180 itself.

According to a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented with separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more of the functions and operations described herein. Software code can be implemented in a software application written in a suitable programming language. The software code is stored in the memory 160 and can be executed by the control unit 180. [

Controlling the action of building, producing, civilizing, or winning the battle is to tell the user that a large real-time simulation (RTS) simulates processing over time, such as an actual phenomenon , And such RTS can be implemented through the aforementioned terminal.

The time required for processing during data processing using a terminal and the time at which data is generated are regulated. In the case of a simulation for such a task, it is necessary to perform simulation at the same time as the actual phenomenon, do.

A typical example of a real-time simulation (RTS) is a real-time strategy (RTS) game, and an RTS game can be enjoyed through the terminal.

RTS games generally follow the form of a strategy game that takes resources, builds resources with them, produces troops, develops civilizations, or wins the battle.

In addition, since the RTS game is played in real time, fast hand movements and judgment have a great influence on the game, so that the mouse operation such as clicking or dragging is often used compared to other games.

In Korea, "StarCraft" has become one of the most popular game genres as it has gained national popularity.

Recently, users are enjoying a real-time strategy simulation game through a mobile terminal that is not a fixed computing device.

However, through the relatively small touch screen of the terminal, rather than the input of a keyboard, etc., resources are collected and the building remains difficult to with its resources.

Therefore, in this specification, a touch operation method in a mobile real-time simulation game is proposed.

More specifically, the present invention provides a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between an input of a touch and an input of a next touch, ≪ / RTI >

Prior to a specific description of the present invention, units and menus applicable to the present invention will be described.

As described above, the present invention can be applied to a mobile real-time simulation game, and a plurality of units or characters can be applied to a game.

Further, an information menu for giving an instruction to the plurality of units or informing the status of the current user may be additionally displayed.

FIG. 2A shows an example of a plurality of units applied to the present invention, and FIG. 2B shows a specific example in which a menu explaining each function of the game is displayed.

2A to 6 (f), there are shown a plurality of specific units that can be applied to a game.

Each unit can be set to a different ability and condition, and the six kinds of units presented in the present invention are merely one example, and the game can be implemented with more kinds of units or fewer units.

2B shows a specific example in which a menu for explaining each function of the game is displayed.

Referring to FIG. 2B, a unit selection menu 210 for selecting a unit related to each unit described in FIG. 2A of the game area 240 of the display unit 151 is shown.

In the present invention, the first sub-menu selection menu 210a and the second sub-menu selection menu 210b are provided for easy application of the right and left fingers of the user, but the contents of the present invention are not limited thereto.

In addition, a guidance map 230 can be rendered that indicates the location of the unit that the current user is operating within the entire map.

In addition, a status menu 220 may be additionally displayed that represents the status of each of a plurality of resources currently possessed by the user.

Further, a plurality of functions can be applied through the above-described pointer.

For example, with regard to unit movement, a method of short-touching a target position may be applied.

In addition, a method of performing Long Touch or Double Touch on the target position may be applied for unit attack movement.

Also, a method of double-touching the unit selection menu 210 for movement of the unit-unit screen can also be applied.

In addition, a method of moving the screen to the screen designated area by touching the menu selection menu 210 for a long time may also be applied.

Hereinafter, a method of easily designating and designating units on a group basis based on the menu and the plurality of units described in FIGS. 2A and 2B will be described in detail.

The method suggested in the present specification is a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between a touch input and a next touch input, to be.

A touch pattern that can be applied to the present invention may include a long touch, a short touch, a double touch, and the contents of the present invention will be described by restricting the touches for convenience of explanation. However, the type of touch of the present invention is not limited to the long touch, the short touch, and the double touch.

The short touch according to the present invention may mean that the time from when a finger is touched on the screen to when the finger touches the screen is within a predetermined time.

In addition, the long touch according to the present invention may mean that the time elapses from a preset time after touching the screen to the screen.

In addition, the double touch according to the present invention may mean that a short touch is performed twice in succession.

The touch operation method according to the present invention can be divided into the following seven operation methods. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited thereto.

(1) A function of enlarging or reducing the screen (first embodiment)

(2) Function for selecting individual units (second embodiment)

(3) Function for selecting a plurality of units (third embodiment)

(4) a function of selecting all units in the displayed screen (fourth embodiment)

(5) Function for selecting the same units together in the visible screen (Fifth Embodiment)

(6) Function to designate unit (sixth embodiment)

(7) Function to designate a screen (seventh embodiment)

Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment

The first embodiment of the present invention relates to a function of enlarging or reducing a screen.

FIG. 3A is a flowchart of a process of enlarging or reducing a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a specific example of a process of enlarging or reducing a screen.

Referring to FIG. 3A, first, a step S110 of inputting a first touch is performed.

The first touch input may be any one of a long touch, a short touch, and a double touch.

Thereafter, the step of inputting the second touch (S120) may be performed within a predetermined period.

For example, if the predetermined time is 100 ms, the second touch can be input within 100 ms, and the second touch input can include both the long touch, the short touch, and the double touch.

On the other hand, when the preset time is 100 ms, the user may feel that the first touch and the second touch must be pressed simultaneously.

After step S120, a step S130 is performed in which the screen is enlarged or reduced and displayed.

3B, a partial area 250 of the game screen 240 is shown, and when the process illustrated in FIG. 3A is performed, a partial area 250 is formed as shown in FIG. 3B (b) Can be enlarged and displayed.

In addition, FIG. 3B is displayed, and when the process described in FIG. 3A is applied, a reduced screen as shown in FIG. 3B may be displayed.

Therefore, the screen can be enlarged or reduced by a simple operation of the pointer of the user.

Second Embodiment

The second embodiment according to the present invention is directed to the function of selecting individual units.

FIG. 4A is a flowchart of a process of selecting individual units according to the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a specific example of a process of selecting individual units.

Referring to FIG. 4A, a first step S210 of inputting a first touch and holding a second touch is performed.

Here, a long touch may be applied as the first touch input.

Thereafter, in step S220, the individual unit is selected by the second touch after a predetermined period in which the first touch is input.

For example, the second touch input in step S220 may be a short touch input, a double touch input, or the like. However, the content of the present invention is not limited thereto.

That is, the user can select one of the six units described with reference to FIG. 2A as a touch.

For example, if the predetermined time is 100 ms, the second touch may be input after 100 ms, and the second touch input may include both the long touch, the short touch, and the double touch, You can select units.

Typically, the second touch input may be a short touch.

After step S220, the user can instruct the selected individual unit through the menu (S230).

Referring to FIG. 4B, the user may select the 310 point corresponding to step S210, and may select the first unit 261 as the second touch 320 after a predetermined period.

In this case, for the selected first unit 261, the user can direct a specific task.

Third Embodiment

The third embodiment according to the present invention relates to a function of selecting a plurality of units.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart of a process of selecting a plurality of units according to the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a specific example of a process of selecting a plurality of units.

Referring to FIG. 5A, a step S310 is performed in which the user inputs and holds a first touch.

If the user inputs the first touch in step S310, the second touch may be input in a time period exceeding a predetermined period (S320).

In addition, the user can input a third touch for adjusting the selection radius in a state where the second touch is maintained (S330).

Here, the third touch input may be an input for adjusting the radius for selecting the unit by dragging the first touch step S310 in which the third touch input is held.

At the same time, a step (S340) of selecting a fourth touch through a drag-in of a second touch which holds a plurality of units is performed, and in response to this, (S350).

Accordingly, the user can instruct the selected plurality of units at once (S360).

Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, a process of inputting a second touch 320 after a predetermined period of time while a user has input a first touch 310 is illustrated.

In addition, the user can set an area for designating a unit through the third touch 330 in a state in which the second touch 320 is maintained.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5B (b), when the individual unit 262 is selected, a plurality of units are selected together within the selected radius.

Accordingly, the user can designate a plurality of units within a desired range through a simple pointer operation control and deliver the command.

On the other hand, you can easily place terrain in terrain building tools in-game

It is also possible to cancel the arrangement of the terrain through a specific operation.

FIG. 5C shows a concrete example of arranging and canceling the terrain in the screen topography creating tool.

Referring to FIG. 5C, when the first touch 310 has been input and after a preset period of time has elapsed, a short touch or a drag 320 may be generated as a second touch input in an area where the terrain is to be arranged have.

The terrain may be automatically arranged according to the second touch input 320.

Referring to FIG. 5C, when a preset time passes after the first touch is input 310, when the area where the terrain is located is ShortTouch or dragged 320, a) may be canceled.

Fourth Embodiment

The fourth embodiment of the present invention is directed to a function of selecting all units in a visible screen.

FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a process of selecting all units in a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 6B illustrates a specific example of FIG. 6A.

Referring to FIG. 6A, a step S410 is performed in which the user inputs and holds a first touch.

Thereafter, a step S420 of inputting a second touch to an area where the unit is not present exceeding a predetermined period is performed.

At this time, all the units in the screen displayed on the game screen 240 are selected together with the user (S430), and the user can issue an instruction to the selected plurality of units (S440).

Referring to (a) of FIG. 6, a process in which a user inputs a first touch 310 and a second touch 320 is input to an area where a unit does not exist after a predetermined period of time has elapsed .

Thus, as shown in FIG. 6B (b), all the units existing in the game screen 240 are selected, and the user can give an instruction to the specified plurality of units.

Therefore, the user can designate a unit displayed on the screen simultaneously with a simple operation and issue a command.

Fifth Embodiment

The fifth embodiment according to the present invention is directed to a function of selecting the same units together in a visible screen.

FIG. 7A is a flow chart of a process of selecting the same units in a screen together with the present invention, and FIG. 7B shows a specific example of FIG. 7A.

Referring to FIG. 7A, first, a step S510 of inputting and holding a first touch is performed.

Thereafter, a step S520 of selecting a specific unit as a second touch exceeding a predetermined period is performed.

For example, the user can select a specific unit through a long touch or a double touch.

After step S520, a step S530 of selecting a unit of the same type as the selected unit in the displayed screen is performed, and the user can issue an instruction to the selected plurality of units (S540).

That is, unlike the fourth embodiment, the fifth embodiment can select not only all the units displayed in the screen but also select the units desired by the user at the same time.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 7, after the user inputs the first touch 310, a second touch 320 including a specific unit is input after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Correspondingly, as shown in Fig. 7B (b), only the same kind of units 270 can be selected simultaneously and selectively.

Sixth Embodiment

The sixth embodiment according to the present invention relates to a function for designating a unit.

FIG. 8A is a flowchart of a procedure for designating a bag in accordance with the present invention, and FIG. 8B is a specific example of a process of designating a bag.

Referring to FIG. 8A, first, a step S610 is performed in which the user selects desired units.

Step S610 may be performed through at least one of the first through fifth steps described above.

Thereafter, the step of inputting the first touch (S620) by the user proceeds and the step S630 of selecting the unit selection menu 210 as the second touch 320 exceeds the predetermined period.

Typically, the second touch 320 of step S630 according to the present invention may be a short touch, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In response to this, step S640 is performed in which the selected units 280 are designated as a unit, and the user can issue an instruction to the selected unit (S650).

Unlike the above-described embodiments, the sixth embodiment is characterized in that it is not possible to select only the units of the same type or only the units in the screen, but to select the unit according to the preference of the user and designate the unit as a unit.

8B, when the user selects the desired units 280 and the user inputs the first touch 310, the unit selection menu 210 is moved to the second touch 320 beyond the predetermined period, And the selected units are designated as a unit.

It is also possible that a notification window 281 for notifying the user that a unit has been designated is additionally displayed in a partial area of the display unit 151.

Seventh Embodiment

The seventh embodiment according to the present invention is directed to a function of designating a screen.

FIG. 9A is a flowchart of a process of designating a screen according to the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a specific example of a process of designating a screen.

Referring to FIG. 9A, in step S710, the user moves to a desired screen.

Step S710 may be performed through at least one of the above-described first to seventh embodiments.

Then, the user user can input the first touch (S720) and select the unit selection menu 210 as the second touch (S730) after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

Typically, the second touch in step S730 according to the present invention may be a long touch. However, the content of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, if the current screen displayed on the display unit 151 is selected as the designated screen (S740) and another screen is displayed (S750), if the user double-touches the sub-selection menu 210 (S760) The screen is moved and displayed (S770).

Referring to (a) of FIG. 9, a process of inputting a first touch on a screen desired by a user (S720) and selecting the unit selection menu 210 as a second touch after a predetermined period of time is shown.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9B (b), when the user double-touches the option selection menu 210 even if another screen is displayed (S750), the screen of FIG. 9B is again displayed.

Therefore, the user can quickly move to a desired screen through a simple operation.

When the above-described configuration of the present invention is applied, a touch operation method in a mobile real-time simulation game can be provided to a user.

More specifically, the present invention provides a touch operation method capable of providing an optional function among preset functions according to an interval between an input of a touch and an input of a next touch, .

The above-described embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by various means. For example, embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

In the case of hardware implementation, the method according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs) , FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and the like.

In the case of an implementation by firmware or software, the method according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of a module, a procedure or a function for performing the functions or operations described above. The software code can be stored in a memory unit and driven by the processor. The memory unit may be located inside or outside the processor, and may exchange data with the processor by various well-known means.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the invention disclosed herein has been presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, those skilled in the art can utilize each of the configurations described in the above-described embodiments in a manner of mutually combining them. Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. In addition, claims that do not have an explicit citation in the claims may be combined to form an embodiment or be included in a new claim by amendment after the filing.

Claims (11)

A touch operation method of a simulation game performed using a plurality of units,
A first step of displaying the simulation game through a display unit;
A second step of inputting a touch of a first pattern to at least a part of the display unit;
A third step of inputting a touch of a second pattern to at least a part of the display unit in a state that the touch of the first pattern is being input; And
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: calculating an interval between an input time of the touch of the first pattern and a touch of the second pattern and a touch pattern type of the touch input of the first pattern and the touch input of the second pattern; And a fourth step of providing a set function,

If the interval is within a predetermined time,
In the fourth step, a specific area of the game screen displayed on the display unit is enlarged or displayed, or the game screen is displayed in a reduced size,

When the interval exceeds the preset time,
The touch operation method of the simulation game is performed by any one of the following methods,

A first method among the plurality of methods comprises:
Wherein when any one of the plurality of units is designated by the touch input of the second pattern, in the fourth step, any one of the units is selected on the game screen displayed on the display unit,

A second method among the plurality of methods comprises:
Wherein the touch input of the second pattern is a long touch input,
In the fourth step,
A fourth step of inputting a touch of a third pattern, which is a touch and drag for specifying a selection radius, in a state that the touch of the second pattern is being input; And
And all of the units within the selection radius among the plurality of units are selected,

A third method among the plurality of methods comprises:
Wherein the touch input of the second pattern is input to a region of the game screen displayed on the display unit in which the plurality of units are not present,
The fourth step is a step of selecting all the units existing in the displayed game screen among the plurality of units,

A fourth method among the plurality of methods comprises:
Wherein one of the plurality of unit units is designated through a touch input of the second pattern,
Wherein the fourth step is to select all units of the same type as the one of the plurality of units on the game screen displayed on the display unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the touch input of the first pattern is a long touch input,
Wherein the touch input of the second pattern includes a long touch, a short touch, and a double touch input.
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Prior to the first step,
Further comprising a fifth step of previously designating a first group including at least one of the plurality of units,
If the interval exceeds a preset time,
The touch of the second pattern is input to the menu selection menu,
Wherein the fourth step is a step in which the first group is selected as a specific unit. The method according to claim 1,
Prior to the first step,
And moving to a first screen of a game screen displayed on the display unit,
If the interval exceeds a preset time,
The touch of the second pattern is input to the menu selection menu,
Wherein the fourth step is a step of selecting the first screen as a designated screen. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the simulation game is performed using at least one of a short distance communication and a long distance communication,
The near-field communication includes Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
The long-distance communication may be performed by using code division multiple access (CDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA), or single carrier frequency division multiple access Wherein the touch game is a touch game.

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