KR101912705B1 - AR game system location based service - Google Patents

Abstract

The embodiment of the present invention is a terminal used by the augmented reality game player, in which position information is transmitted in real time to an augmented reality game operation server, game character information based on positional information and game setting values are received from the augmented reality game operation server An augmented reality game terminal for generating and outputting an augmented reality game screen reflecting the game character information and a game setting value on an actual screen shot; A weather control center server for providing weather information for each location information to the augmented reality game operating server in real time; And generating a game character type and a game setting value based on the position information received from the augmented reality game terminal, generating a game character effect value and a game setting value based on the weather information received from the weather control center server, And an augmented reality game operation server that transmits game character information including a character type and a game character effect value and the game setting value to the augmented reality game terminal.

Description

Description of the Related Art [0002] AR-

The present invention relates to a position information-based augmented reality game providing system that provides augmented reality game using position information.

Augmented reality refers to the technique of superimposing virtual objects on the real world that the user sees. It is also referred to as mixed reality because it combines the virtual worlds with additional information in real time in real time into a single image.

The augmented reality game is a game that is augmented with virtual or virtual objects in a real environment by using augmented reality technology. The gamer goes around the real environment and attacks real objects and virtual objects , The game proceeds using. For example, in the MR System Research Institute in Japan, an air-hockey game is combined with an augmented reality game, and a virtual puck is sent to the opponent using a real racket. South Australia University of Australia designed and developed various augmented reality games such as ARQuake and ARage.

However, in the existing augmented reality game, there is a problem that the game fun is halved because only the game character prepared in advance on the actual screen is synthesized to present the game screen. That is, it is a reality that a game through a uniformized game character which does not consider the environment of an actual location place (for example, temperature, weather, etc.) is performed,

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-0048584

The technical problem of the present invention is to provide an augmented reality game using position information. The technical problem of the present invention is to provide augmented reality game by reflecting weather information in real time.

The embodiment of the present invention is a terminal used by the augmented reality game player, in which position information is transmitted in real time to an augmented reality game operation server, game character information based on positional information and game setting values are received from the augmented reality game operation server An augmented reality game terminal for generating and outputting an augmented reality game screen reflecting the game character information and a game setting value on an actual screen shot; A weather control center server for providing weather information for each location information to the augmented reality game operating server in real time; And generating a game character type and a game setting value based on the position information received from the augmented reality game terminal, generating a game character effect value and a game setting value based on the weather information received from the weather control center server, And an augmented reality game operation server that transmits game character information including a character type and a game character effect value and the game setting value to the augmented reality game terminal.

Wherein the augmented reality game operating server comprises: a game character type storage unit for each location, to which a game character type is allocated according to location information; A game setting value storage unit for each position in which a game setting value is assigned according to the position information; A weather-specific game character effect value storage unit to which a game character effect value is assigned according to weather information; A game-specific game setting value storage unit in which a game setting value is assigned for each weather information; And generating a game character type and a game setting value according to the position information received from the augmented reality game terminal, generating a game character effect value and a game setting value according to weather information received from the weather control center server, And an augmented reality game setting unit for transmitting the augmented reality game to the game terminal.

The game setting value storage unit for each position is assigned a landmark image of the augmented reality game screen for each location information, and the game character's value is assigned for each location information.

The weather-specific game setting value storage unit may be assigned a weather background of the augmented reality game screen according to weather information, and may be assigned a game character's value according to weather information.

Wherein the augmented reality game setting unit extracts a game character type assigned to the positional information received from the augmented reality game terminal at the start of the game from the game character type storage unit according to the position and receives the weather information received from the weather control center server The game character effect value assigned to the augmented reality game terminal may be extracted from the game character effect value storing unit for each weather and the game character information having the extracted game character effect value applied to the game character type may be transmitted to the augmented reality game terminal.

The augmented reality game setting unit extracts the abilities assigned to the position information received from the mobile communication terminal from the game setting value storage unit for each position and reflects the abilities on the game character's abilities and assigns to the weather information received from the weather control center server From the game setting value storing unit for each weather, and reflects the accumulated ability value to the game character's ability value.

The game setting value storage unit for each weather may set an attack weight for damaging a character of the opponent according to weather information. The augmented reality game setting unit may set an attack weight assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server, The attack weight extracted and extracted from the set value storage unit can be provided as the set value of the strike weight of the opponent character.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to increase game fun by reflecting position information and weather information to the augmented reality game. According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide an augmented reality game in which characters closely related to the weather are implemented by setting the effect values of the game characters differently reflecting the weather information in real time.

1 is a block diagram of a position information-based augmented reality game providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an augmented reality game terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an augmented reality game server according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which game characters are assigned differently according to location information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a view showing game settings values are assigned differently according to weather information according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an augmented reality game screen displaying compass, wind direction, weather, and temperature information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a screen of a game character's ability according to a position according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to achieve them, will be apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art. And the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a position information-based augmented reality game providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an augmented reality game terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The location information-based augmented reality game providing system of the present invention may include a wired / wireless communication network 100, a weather control center server 400, an augmented reality game terminal 200, and an augmented reality game operation server 300 .

The wired and wireless communication network 100 provides wired communication or wireless communication between the weather control center server 400 and the augmented reality game operation server 300 and provides a wired or wireless communication between the augmented reality game terminal 200 and the augmented reality game operation server 300 Wired communication or wireless communication. When the wired / wireless communication network 100 is implemented as a wireless communication network, a wireless mobile communication network including a base transceiver station (BTS), a mobile switching center (MSC), and a home location register (HLR) So that data communication can be performed. In addition, when the wired / wireless communication network 100 is implemented as a wired communication network, it can be implemented as a network communication network, and data communication can be performed according to an Internet protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

The weather control center server 400 is a server operated by a weather control center and provides weather information in real time for each location information. Therefore, the augmented reality game server 300 can provide weather information for each position information in real time. Here, the weather information may include not only weather but also various weather-related information such as temperature, humidity, wind quantity, precipitation, and rainfall.

The augmented reality game terminal 200 is a terminal used by an augmented reality game player. In the drawing, a smart phone is taken as an example. In addition to a smart phone, a tablet PC, a slate PC, Can be applied. It goes without saying that the terminal to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the above-described type, but may include both mobile terminals capable of communicating with external devices.

The augmented reality game terminal 200 transmits position information to the augmented reality game operation server 300 in real time and receives game character information and game setting values based on the position information from the augmented reality game operation server 300. [ Then, the augmented reality game screen reflecting the game character and the game setting value is displayed on the actual screen to be shot and outputted.

2, the augmented reality game terminal 200 includes a terminal RF communication unit 210, a position determination unit 220, a camera unit 230, an input unit 240, a display unit 250, A real game application 260 may be included.

The terminal RF communication unit 210 is a module for supporting mobile communication with the augmented reality game server 300. When performing mobile communication such as 3G or 4G, the terminal RF communication unit 210 performs up conversion and amplification of the frequency of a wirelessly transmitted signal An RF transmitter (not shown), an RF receiver (not shown) for low-noise amplifying the received radio signal and down-converting the frequency, and the like.

The position determination unit 220 is a module that grasps the current position of the augmented reality game terminal 200 in real time, and can recognize position information in real time using a GPS satellite. In addition, location information can be grasped in real time using a mobile communication base station.

The camera unit 230 photographs the periphery to generate a surrounding photographic image. These peripheral images are used as background images of the augmented reality game. For reference, the camera unit 230 may include a lens assembly, a filter, a photoelectric conversion module, and an analog / digital conversion module. The lens assembly includes a zoom lens, a focus lens, and a compensation lens. The filters include an optical low pass filter and an optical low pass filter. And may include an Infra-Red Cut Filter. The photoelectric conversion module converts light from the optical system (OPS) into an electrical analog signal. The analog-to-digital conversion module processes the analog signal from the photoelectric conversion module (OEC), removes the high-frequency noise, adjusts the amplitude, and converts it into a digital signal.

The input unit 240 receives an operation key related to game progress from a game player who plays the augmented reality game.

In the display section 250, an augmented reality game screen is displayed. The input unit 240 and the display unit 250 may be implemented as a single type of touch screen panel. A touch screen panel is a display window provided on a front surface of a terminal to provide a touch screen screen capable of simultaneously performing input and display, and includes a graphical user interface (GUI) for communicating with a game player of an augmented reality gaming machine. Graphic User Interface).

The augmented reality game application 260 transmits position information to the augmented reality game operation server 300 in real time, receives game character information and game setting values based on the position information from the augmented reality game operation server 300, And generates and outputs an augmented reality game screen reflecting the game character and game set values on the actual screen to be shot.

Here, the game character information refers to a game character type and a game character effect value, and a game character effect value refers to a character display effect value such as a game character cries, laughs, or chills. The game setting value may correspond to various setting values related to the game such as game background screen configuration value, game character level, attack value of game character, GUI configuration value, and the like.

For reference, the augmented reality game terminal 200 implemented with a smart phone or the like can install, add or delete hundreds of various applications (application programs) as desired, You can create your own, and you can implement your own interface through a variety of applications. Therefore, the augmented reality game application 260 can be downloaded from the Google market, the Apple store, and the like and installed in the smartphone.

The augmented reality game operating server 300 generates a game character type and a game setting value based on the positional information received from the augmented reality game terminal 200 and generates a game based on the weather information received from the weather control center server 400 Character effect value and game setting value. The game character information including the game character type and the game character effect value is transmitted to the augmented reality game terminal 200 and the game setting value is also transmitted to the augmented reality game terminal 200. [

The augmented reality game operating server 300 has the same configuration as that of a typical web server in hardware in order to implement the above operation and has various forms such as C, C ++, Java, Visual Basic, and Visual C And includes a program module that performs various functions. The augmented reality game operating server 300 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3 through FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an augmented reality game operating server according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a game character's assigned value according to location information according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a view showing a game setting value is assigned differently according to the weather information according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a compass, a wind direction, weather, FIG. 7 is a view showing a screen of a game character according to a position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the augmented reality game operating server 300 includes a game character type storage unit 310, a game setting value storage unit 320, a game character effect value storage unit 330, A weather-specific game setting value storage unit 340, and an augmented reality game setting unit 350.

For example, a game character type of a nurse may be assigned to a game hospital, and a game character of a skeleton may be assigned to a cemetery in a university hospital.

The game setting value storage unit 320 is assigned a game setting value for each piece of position information. The game setting value may correspond to various game setting values such as game background screen configuration value, game character level, attack value of game character, GUI configuration value, and the like.

Therefore, the position-based game setting value storage unit 320 may be assigned a landmark image of the augmented reality game screen for each position information. For example, an image of Seoul National University Hospital may be assigned as a landmark image to the location information of Daehangno, an image of the Capitol may be assigned as a landmark image to the location information of Yeoido, It can be assigned as a landmark image.

In addition, the position-based game setting value storage unit 320 may be assigned a game character's value according to position information. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a game character's ability value (physical strength, attack power, defense power, etc.) may be assigned differently according to position information.

The weather-specific game character effect value storage unit 330 is assigned a game character effect value for each weather information. For example, each monster character can be assigned differently depending on clear weather, cold weather, rainy weather, cloudy weather, lightning weather, windy weather, etc. For example, in a clear weather, The game character is assigned an effect value to be sad in rainy weather, and the effect value in which the game character is cold in cold weather can be assigned.

The game setting value storage unit 340 stores a game setting value for each weather information. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the weather-dependent game setting value storage unit 340 may be assigned a weather background of the augmented reality game screen for each weather information. For example, in the rainy weather, the ability value of the monster game character of the water property is doubled, and the weather value of the game character The monster game character of wind attribute can be doubled.

The game character type storage unit 310 according to position, the game setting value storage unit 320 according to position, the game character effect value storage unit 330 according to weather, and the game setting value storage unit 340 according to weather, (Hard disk drive), SSD drive (solid state drive), flash memory, CF card, SD card (Secure Digital card), SM card (Smart media card) A memory card, a memory card, a memory card, or a memory stick), or may be provided in a separate device.

The augmented reality game setting unit 350 generates a game character type and a game setting value in accordance with the position information received from the augmented reality game terminal 200. [ The augmented reality gain setting unit also generates a game character effect value and a game setting value according to the weather information received from the weather control center server 400. [ Then, the generated game character information (game character type and game character effect value) and the game setting value are transmitted to the augmented reality game terminal 200.

The augmented reality game setting unit 350 extracts the game character types assigned to the positional information received from the augmented reality game terminal 200 at the start of the game from the game character type storage unit 310 for each position, The game character effect value assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server 400 is extracted from the game character effect value storing unit 330 for each weather and the game character information in which the extracted game character effect value is applied to the game character type And transmits it to the augmented reality game terminal 200.

For example, if the augmented reality game terminal 200 is at a university, the game character of the student is assigned. Therefore, the augmented reality game screen as a game character of the student can be displayed in the augmented reality game terminal 200. [ Also, if the current weather is rainy, the game character is set to have a shape that the student's game character is crying, and the game character information is transmitted to the augmented reality game terminal 200.

For reference, in the augmented reality game screen of FIG. 6, a compass strategy can be displayed by displaying compass, wind direction, weather, and temperature information. In addition, the enemy characters displayed on the screen have a certain field of view. When the user approaches within the range, the enemy character is allowed to rush to the user. When the user approaches the enemy from the outside of the field of view, Allows a stun effect that can not move for a certain amount of time. In addition, when the enemy approaches from outside the user's sight, a stun effect is given to the user.

The augmented reality game setting unit 350 extracts the abilities assigned to the position information received from the mobile communication terminal from the game setting value storage unit 320 for each position and reflects the abilities on the game character's abilities. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, it increases the physical strength in the case of a hospital, increases the defensive power in case of city hall, and increases the attack power only in the ruins or the graveyard. For reference, FIG. 7 is an example screen in which the physical strength is increased when the user is located in a hospital.

Also, the augmented reality game setting unit 350 extracts the athletic value assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server 400 from the game setting value storage unit 340 for each weather, and reflects it in the game character's value. For example, in rainy weather, the abilities of the monster game characters in the water attribute are doubled, and in the windy weather, the abilities of the wind attribute monster game characters can be doubled.

On the other hand, the weather-specific game setting value storage unit 340 may set an attack weight value that damages the other party's character according to weather information. The augmented reality game setting unit 350 extracts the attack weight assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server 400 from the game setting value storage unit 340 for each weather and outputs the extracted attack weight to the batter weight of the opponent character As shown in FIG. For example, weather information collected in real time can be reflected in battle in the game. In case of windy days, the information of physical damage is determined by providing wind direction and wind speed. Attack abilities of attributes can be improved. This can increase game fun.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are selected and presented in order to assist those of ordinary skill in the art from among various possible examples. The technical idea of the present invention is not necessarily limited to or limited to these embodiments Various changes, modifications, and other equivalent embodiments are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

100: wired / wireless communication network
200: Augmented reality game terminal
300: Augmented Reality Game Operation Server
400: weather control center server

Claims (7)

A terminal used by an augmented reality game player, transmits position information to an augmented reality game operation server in real time, receives game character information and a game setting value based on position information from the augmented reality game operation server, An augmented reality game terminal for generating and outputting an augmented reality game screen reflecting the game character information and a game setting value;
A weather control center server for providing weather information for each location information to the augmented reality game operating server in real time; And
Generating a game character type and a game setting value based on the location information received from the augmented reality game terminal, generating a game character effect value and a game setting value based on the weather information received from the weather control center server, An augmented reality game operation server for transmitting game character information including a type and a game character effect value and the game setting value to the augmented reality game terminal;
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The augmented reality game operation server includes:
A game character type storage unit for each position in which a game character type is assigned for each piece of position information;
A game setting value storage unit for each game position value in which a game setting value consisting of a game background screen configuration value, a game character level, an attack increase value of a game character, and a GUI configuration value is allocated for each location information;
A game character effect value is allocated for each weather information so that a game character is laughed in a clear weather, an effect value in a rainy weather is assigned in a rainy weather, and an effect value in a cold weather is assigned in a cold weather A game character effect value storing unit for each weather;
A game-specific game setting value storage unit in which a game setting value is assigned for each weather information; And
Generating a game character type and a game setting value according to the position information received from the augmented reality game terminal, generating a game character effect value and a game setting value according to weather information received from the weather control center server, An augmented reality game setting unit for transmitting the augmented reality game to a terminal;
Further comprising:
The weather-specific game setting value storage unit stores,
A weather background of the augmented reality game screen is allocated for each weather information, and a game character's ability value is assigned for each weather information,
The weather-specific game setting value storage unit stores,
According to weather information, an attack weight is set which damages the character of the opponent.
Wherein the augmented reality game setting unit extracts an attack weight assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server from the game setting value storing unit for each weather and provides the attack weight as a set value of the hit weight of the opposing character Augmented reality game providing system based on location information.
delete The game system according to claim 1,
A landmark image of an augmented reality game screen is allocated for each location information, and a capability value of a game character is allocated for each location information.
delete The game system according to claim 1,
Extracts a game character type assigned to the positional information received from the augmented reality game terminal at the start of the game from the game character type storage unit according to the position and stores the game character effect value assigned to the weather information received from the weather control center server And transmits the game character information in which the extracted game character effect value is applied to the game character type to the augmented reality game terminal.
The game system according to claim 1,
A game server for playing the weather game, the weather information server, the game server, the game server, the game server, Extracts the attribute information from the set value storage unit, and reflects the attribute information to the game character's ability value.
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