KR102034665B1 - Method for assembling and utilizing model kit by using virtual reality - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to assembly and utilization of a model kit by using virtual reality (VR). A method which provides a service of assembling a model kit based on VR at a server comprises the processes of: transmitting information on at least one model kit or at least one component to be available for purchase to a connected user device; and storing a purchase record for the model kit or component purchased by a user in an account of the user when information of notifying a selection result of the user is received from the user device.

Description

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND UTILIZING MODEL KIT BY USING VIRTUAL REALITY}

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the assembly and utilization of a mockup kit using virtual reality (VR), and more particularly to a method for selling parts of a mockup kit online and allowing a user to experience the assembly process.

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that uses computer graphics technology to provide a user with an experience as if it exists in real physical space. Virtual reality technology can be used in military, entertainment, medical, learning, film, architectural design, tourism and many other fields.

In order to implement virtual reality, a first-person graphic database must be constructed, and a separate device for displaying it is required. Recently, as the spread of smart phones is activated and the performance of smart phones is gradually improved, an environment in which virtual reality can be experienced through a head mounted display (HMD) device mounted on a user's head may be relatively easily implemented. Therefore, an environment in which virtual reality can be easily experienced is established, and various services using virtual reality technology are being developed accordingly.

The present invention provides a method for providing a new virtual reality (VR) service.

The present invention also provides a method for providing an experience of assembling a model kit using virtual reality.

The present invention also provides a method for supporting transactions between users for a model kit assembled using virtual reality.

The present invention also provides a method for applying a model kit assembled using virtual reality to other services.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of providing a service for assembling a mock-up kit based on virtual reality (VR) in a server may include at least one mock-up kit or at least one that can be purchased with a connected user device. Transmitting information about the parts, and when the information indicating the user's selection result is received from the user device, storing the purchase record of the model kit or the parts purchased by the user in the user's account. .

A method of providing a service for assembling a model kit based on virtual reality in a server may include providing an assembly function for a model kit and parts indicated by the purchase record when information requesting an assembly procedure is received from the user device. Further comprising the step of transmitting data for.

The data for providing the assembly function includes displaying one of a component window, a storage window, and an assembly window on a display device of the user device, displaying the parts selected in the component window on the assembly window, and controlling the user's operation. Accordingly controlling the user device to join the parts displayed in the assembly window.

The data for providing the assembly function controls the user device to provide an automatic engagement function that moves one of the parts such that the contact areas are in contact when the contact areas of the parts to be joined are closer than a certain level.

The automatic coupling function triggers when an area of a ratio greater than or equal to a threshold of a contact area of a second part of the joined parts enters into a space defined in a predetermined range from a contact area of the first part of the joined parts. (trigerring)

The automatic coupling function may include an area having a ratio equal to or greater than a threshold value of a contact area of a second part of the joined parts into a space defined in a predetermined range from a contact area of the first part of the joined parts. When the contact angle between the contact area of one part and the contact area of the second part is less than or equal to the threshold, it is triggered.

The data for providing the assembly function controls the user device so that the parts assembled in the parts window, the parts displayed on the assembly window, and the remaining parts are distinguishably displayed according to different methods.

In a method of providing a service for assembling a model kit based on virtual reality in a server, when information for requesting customization of an assembled model or part is received from the user device, data for providing a customization function is transmitted. The process further includes.

Data for providing the customization function controls the user device to display a color selection menu, an effect selection menu, a capability selection menu, and a status window of the model or part.

The data for providing the customization function controls the user device to display additional information on items included in the color selection menu, the effect selection menu, and the capability selection menu, and the additional information is a corresponding item. The number of times of use, frequency of use, information indicating at least one of the type of parts reflected, information indicating the transaction history of the model or part in which the item was used, information recommending the part to apply the item to, and specified by the item At least one of information about other services for which the capability may be manifested, and information about other service-related benefits provided when applying the capability specified by the item.

A method for providing a service for assembling a model kit based on virtual reality in a server may include transmitting data for providing the inquiry function when information for requesting an inquiry function about a model or a part is received from the user device. It includes more.

The data for providing the inquiry function may be configured to control the user device to display a first screen displaying a list of completed model kits, a second screen displaying detailed information on the model kit selected by the user, and The first screen includes a model kit-specific item including an image of the model kit and summary information including at least one of a model kit name, a model name, and a production date, and the second screen includes the selected model kit. Includes image and part specific capability information.

A method of providing a service for assembling a model kit based on virtual reality in a server may include transmitting data for providing a transaction function when information requesting a transaction function for a model or a part is received from the user device. It includes more.

The data for providing the trading function controls the user device to display a menu for trading according to the user's selection, and the menu for trading includes registering the user's model kit or parts in the trading market. At least one of an item, an item for viewing a model kid or part registered by another user as a transaction target, and an item for displaying a search result for a similar value model kit or part.

A method of providing a service for assembling a model kit based on virtual reality in a server may include applying information about the completed model kit to the server providing the other service and applying the completed model kit to another service. The method further includes transmitting the account information.

The method of assembling a model kit using a virtual reality (VR) according to the present invention may provide an experience of assembling the model kit at a lower price than the actual model kit. In addition, the method of using the model kit using the virtual reality according to the present invention, by supporting the transaction of the completed model kit to inspire users to buy and assemble the model kit, and induce the activation of virtual money.

Furthermore, the method of using the model kit using the virtual reality according to the present invention may enable a model kit assembled by a user to be used as a game character, thereby providing a new experience of using a character that is handmade by the user for the game. . Alternatively, in the method of using a model kit using a virtual reality according to the present invention, the modeled result (eg, a character) may be utilized in conjunction with another hardware device.

1 illustrates a system structure in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality (VR) according to the present invention.
2A and 2B illustrate an assembly kit purchasing interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention.
3 illustrates a component assembly interface in a mockup kit assembly service using virtual reality in accordance with the present invention.
4 illustrates an automatic coupling function between components in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention.
5 illustrates a customizing interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality in accordance with the present invention.
6A and 6B illustrate a completed model kit inquiry interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention.
7A and 7B illustrate a transaction of a model kit or parts thereof in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention.
8 illustrates the interrelationship between the subjects involved in the model kit assembly service using the virtual reality according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, the present invention describes a technique for assembling a model kit using virtual reality (VR) and utilizing a completed assembly kit. Here, the model kit is a prefabricated model similar to a plamodel, and includes all kinds of models designed to be assembled, for example, a model, a tank, and a fighter.

The present invention starts from the recognition of the unmet needs of the virtual reality content market. Recently, the virtual reality content market is expected to reverse the size of the hardware market. Specifically, game-oriented content is dominantly produced in the virtual reality content market, but limited materials such as a high-impact momentary first person shooter (RPS), a rhythm game, and a zombie game that maximizes the fear are mostly occupied. Accordingly, there is a need for content that can be conveniently consumed by virtual reality users.

In addition, there are structural limitations of the current virtual reality content business model (BM). Current virtual reality games are provided in a download content (DLC) format, and have a structure in which partial monetization is impossible. That is, the current virtual reality games have a structure that is hard to generate sales, except for a small number of contents such as a virtual reality version of a game having good gameability or a loyal user. In addition, there is a limit to business-to-customer (B2C) revenue because it targets users with virtual reality devices. Recently, virtual reality content is taking a revenue model in which a business-to-business (B2B) is delivered to a location-based platform (LBP).

Accordingly, the present invention intends to propose a technology that can expand the range of virtual reality users and the applicable objects using a web virtual reality method. In addition, the present invention is to propose a technology that can derive the BM that can be directly generated through the offline exhibition and play through the mixed reality.

In particular, the present invention is to propose a service that can meet the needs of the Kidult, using a prefabricated model kit. The process of collecting prefabricated model kits, namely plastic models, raises the issues of time, space and cost. Therefore, the present invention can solve the problem of cost and time by expanding the offline collection satisfaction online, and furthermore, beyond the simple collection and hobby activities, the model assembled by yourself in virtual space can be applied to games and education indefinitely. It suggests the possibility. The present invention provides a virtual experience activity that can be enjoyed together with age groups at the point of contact between Kidult and Kids, and to satisfy 3E (Education, Experience, Entertain).

1 illustrates a system structure in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the system includes a server 101, user devices 102a, 102b, 102c, and a communication network 103.

Server 101 is a server that provides a model kit assembly service according to an embodiment of the present invention. The server 101 creates a user account for the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c connected through the communication network 103, transmits necessary data, and receives and stores data generated during the assembly process. In addition, the server 101 may provide an application that should be installed in the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c for the mockup kit assembly service. However, according to another exemplary embodiment, the corresponding application may be provided in another separate server (not shown). The server 101 sends to the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c data necessary for displaying various interfaces to be described later (for example, data on an image, text, video, audio, screen layout, etc. displayed on the interface). In addition, data regarding the user's selection (for example, data about the user's selection result, user's operation, etc.) identified through various interfaces to be described later is received from the user devices 102a, 102b, and 102c. That is, the server 101 performs various operations for providing a service through various interfaces described later. To this end, server 101 may include at least one processor (e.g., central processing unit (CPU)), memory (e.g., hard disk, flash memory, random access memory (RAM), etc.), communication module (e.g., modem, etc.) It may be configured to include.

The user devices 102a, 102b, 102c are devices that consume the model kit assembly service provided by the server 101. The user devices 102a, 102b, 102c may have the form of a head mounted display (HMD) like the first device 102a, or may have the form of a smartphone or tablet like the second device 102b, or It can take the form of a notebook or laptop computer, such as three devices 102c. The user can use the mockup kit assembly service through any of the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c. To this end, the user devices 102a, 102b, and 102c transmit information for creating an account according to the user's operation, and transmit command information corresponding to the user's operation through the various interfaces described later to the server 101. Receives the corresponding data. In addition, the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c display various interfaces described below. To this end, each of the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c includes at least one processor (eg, CPU, graphics processing unit, etc.), memory (eg, hard disk, flash memory, solid state drive), RAM, etc.), a communication module (eg, modem), and a display device (eg, LCD screen, touch screen, CRT, beam projector, etc.).

The communication network 103 is a facility for communication of the server 101 and the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c. The communication network 103 may be a facility based on various communication technologies. For example, the communication network 103 may be any one of an internet network, a wireless LAN network, a cellular communication network (eg, long term evolution (LTE), LTE-advanced (LTE-A), 5th generation (5G), or the like). It can be a combination of. Accordingly, the communication path between the server 101 and the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c may be wired, wireless or a combination of wired and wireless.

2A and 2B illustrate an assembly kit purchasing interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention. 2A illustrates an example of a screen for purchasing a model kit, and FIG. 2B illustrates an example of a screen when the cursor is positioned on a specific purchase item.

Referring to FIG. 2A, a screen for purchasing a model kit includes a package purchase list 210 for selling packages 211a and 211b of parts necessary to complete a model, and selling parts for each model. It includes a purchase list 220 for each part to be. In FIG. 2A, each of the packages 211a and 211b is represented by letters such as 'model # 1' and 'model # 2', but for convenience of description, each of the packages 211a and 211b is a corresponding model. Can be represented as an image of the package.

The purchase list 220 for each part includes sub-lists 221, 222, and 223, for example, the head parts list 221 including different types of head parts 221a, 221b, and 211c. Arm parts list 222 including different types of arm parts 222a, 221b, and 221c, and leg parts list 223 including different types of leg parts 223a, 223b, and 223c. . In FIG. 2A, the parts 221a, 221b, 211c, 222a, 221b, 221c, 223a, 223b, and 223c are each represented by letters such as 'head # 1', 'arm # 1' and 'leg # 1'. This is for convenience of description, and each of the parts 221a, 221b, 211c, 222a, 221b, 221c, 223a, 223b, and 223c may be represented by an image of the corresponding part.

The type of items shown in FIG. 2A is one example, and according to another embodiment, some of the items shown in FIG. 2A are excluded or other items (eg, hand parts list, foot parts list, pitching parts list, Facial parts list, etc.) may be further added.

Referring to FIG. 2B, detailed information of parts may be displayed according to the position of the cursor 231. For example, when the cursor 231 moves over an icon of the first arm part 222a included in the arm part list 222, a popup window 232 showing detailed information about the first arm part 222a appears. Can be. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, the popup window 232 may include capability information and compatibility information. The stat information describes the stats associated with other services, such as those parts, when the completed model is applied to another service (for example, as a game character). Compatibility information describes whether the part can be assembled with other packages or other parts already held by the user. The type of description items included in the pop-up window 232 illustrated in FIG. 2B is one example. According to another exemplary embodiment, some of the description items illustrated in FIG. 2B may be excluded or other description items (eg, price, purchase). Statistics, etc.) may be added.

When the user selects to purchase a specific model kit or a specific part through the interface as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the user device transmits information indicating the selection result to the server 101. Accordingly, the server 101 registers the finished product model kit or part purchased by the user in the user's account, and stores the purchase record.

3 illustrates a component assembly interface in a mockup kit assembly service using virtual reality in accordance with the present invention. 3 shows an example of a screen for assembling a mock-up kit. Referring to FIG. 3, the screen for assembling the mock-up kit includes a component window 310, a storage window 320, and an assembly window 300.

The parts window 310 displays the parts needed for assembly. According to an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the parts displayed in the part window 310 may be represented in a graphic or image form. According to another embodiment, at least some of the parts displayed in the part window 310 may be expressed in text form. The parts included in the part window 310 may be parts belonging to one package or at least one part purchased by a user for each part. In addition, the components displayed in the component window 310 are displayed differently depending on the state. Here, the states are divided into an unassembled state, an assembled state, and an assembled state. For example, the display for each state may be displayed using color or shade, as shown in FIG. 3.

Storage window 320 displays at least one component that is assembled. According to an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the parts displayed on the storage window 320 may be represented in an assembled form in the form of a graphic or an image. According to another embodiment, at least some of the parts displayed on the storage window 320 may be expressed in text form. In addition, the completeness of assembly of the mock-up kit may be further displayed in the form of numbers or letters in the storage window 320 (eg, "completeness: 25%", "currently 25% complete assembly", etc.).

The assembly window 330 displays the parts currently being assembled in the form of a graphic or an image. The user may move the assembly window 330 by dragging and dropping a specific component in the component window 310. In the example of FIG. 3, the shoulder region 301, the upper arm region 302 are already joined, and additionally the lower arm region 303 is marked together for engagement. The user may assemble the parts displayed on the assembly window 330, and in the process, the parts displayed on the assembly window 330 may be moved and rotated according to the user's manipulation. To this end, when a specific command (for example, a right-click of a mouse) is input to a part displayed in the assembly window 330, a popup menu for an operation such as moving or rotating may be displayed. In addition, according to various embodiments, the manipulation for movement and rotation may be supported in other ways. In addition, the cursor 340 may change in a shape indicating movement or rotation according to the movement, rotation, or the like of the part. In addition, for convenience of assembly of the user, a guide 331 indicating the joint area between the parts may be further displayed. In the example of FIG. 3, the guide 331 is represented by a dotted line. According to another embodiment, the guide may be expressed in a manner of displaying the bonding surfaces of different parts in the same color.

Additionally, at least one of the predefined background screens may be displayed on the background of the assembly window 330. For example, by being a wallpaper such as a workbench picture or image, the present invention can provide an experience such as assembling a mock-up kit on a real assembly stand. The background screen may be selected through a separate setting window or randomly selected. In addition, a control menu for selecting on / off of the background screen itself may be provided.

In addition, a constant sound effect may be output when assembling the parts. In particular, when the parts are in contact, a constant sound effect can be output. In this case, the effect sound may be defined in various ways. For example, when the parts are correctly contacted, different sound effects may be output when the parts are incorrectly contacted. In addition, different sound effects may be output according to the type of component. For example, the effect sound may represent a sound generated when the parts of the actual plastic material are assembled, or may represent a sound designed separately. In addition, a control menu for selecting on / off of the sound effect output may be provided.

Using the assembly window 330 as shown in FIG. 3, the user can assemble the model kit by combining the parts. For proper joining of the parts, it is necessary that the joining sites match exactly. However, depending on the characteristics of the device that implements the virtual reality, it may be difficult to precisely operate. Therefore, for the convenience of the user, the present invention provides a function of moving one of the parts (hereinafter, an 'automatic coupling function') so that the contact areas are brought into contact when the contact areas come closer to a predetermined level or more.

4 illustrates an automatic coupling function between components in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention. 4 shows an example of a situation in which the first part 302 and the second part 303 are combined.

Referring to FIG. 4, the first part 302 and the second part 303 are disposed in the assembly window 330, and the user wants to move the second part 303 to be coupled to the first part 302. . When the first contact region 402 on the surface of the first component 302 and the second contact region 403 on the surface of the second component 303 are in contact with each other, the first component 302 and the second component 303 are in contact with each other. ) Is combined. From the first contact region 402 of the first contact region 402 and the second contact region 403 requiring contact, a three-dimensional space in a certain range in the open direction is set as the automatic coupling space 400. Accordingly, when the second contact region 403 enters the automatic coupling space 400 for a predetermined range or more, the second contact region 403 is automatically coupled to the first contact region 402. At this time, as if the magnet is attracted by the magnetic force in the real world, the second component 303 is attracted to the first component 302, and the second contact region 403 contacts the first contact region 402. do. In the present invention, this series of operations is referred to as 'automatic coupling'.

In the relationship between the automatic coupling space 400 and the second contact region 403, specific conditions for triggering the automatic coupling may be variously defined. For example, the condition for triggering the automatic coupling may depend on how much of the total area of the second contact region 403 has entered the automatic coupling space 400. In detail, the automatic coupling may be triggered when more than THA% of the total area of the second contact region 403 enters the automatic coupling space 400. Here, the specific value of THA may be defined differently according to the intention of the implementer.

As an additional condition other than the ratio of the entry area, the first contact area 402 and the second contact area 403 are currently formed based on the case where the first contact area 402 and the second contact area 403 are in contact. Further conditions for the angle may be added. Specifically, when 0 ° is the same angle as when the contact is made, even if the current angle formed by the first contact area 402 and the second contact area 403 is not less than THD °, even if the condition for the entry area ratio is satisfied. However, automatic joining may not be triggered. Here, the specific value of the THD may be defined differently according to the intention of the implementer.

In the case of FIG. 4, the automatic coupling space 400 is shaded for convenience of description. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, similar to FIG. 4, the automatic coupling space 400 may be displayed by using a method such as a shade, a color, a border, and the like so as to be visible on the screen. According to another embodiment, unlike FIG. 4, the automatic coupling space may not be displayed on the screen.

Conditions for area, angle, and the like for triggering of automatic coupling may be defined differently depending on the type of component. Through this, the present invention can provide an appropriate user experience for each part. In addition, the automatic coupling function may be turned on or off according to the user's setting. In addition, variables (eg, THA, THD, etc.) defining the volume of the automatic coupling space 400 and a condition for triggering the automatic coupling may also be adjusted according to a user's setting. Certain combinations of variables defining the size of the automatic coupling space 400 and the conditions that trigger the automatic coupling may be predefined in a selectable state, which may be applied according to the user's selection in the manner of difficulty adjustment.

Through the interfaces and functions as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the user can assemble the model kit using virtual reality. To this end, the server 101 receives information requesting an assembly procedure from the user device, and then transmits data for providing an assembly function for the model kit and parts purchased by the user. The data controls the user device to display the screen as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 and to execute related functions.

5 illustrates a customizing interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality in accordance with the present invention. 5 shows an example of a screen for customizing a completed model kit. Referring to FIG. 5, the screen for customization includes a color selection menu 510, an effect selection menu 520, a capability selection menu 530, and a model kit status window 540.

The color selection menu 510 displays selectable colors when the color of the model kit is to be changed. After the user selects one of the color icons displayed in the color selection menu 510 and designates a part of the model kit whose color is to be changed, the color of the designated part is changed to the selected color.

Effect selection menu 520 displays the effects that can be added to the mock kit. Here, the effect may be a visual effect, for example, an effect of adding a character or a figure, such as a decal of a plastic model, an effect of providing a certain effect (emission, explosion, etc.), an effect of changing a shape ( Such as resizing, hole formation, surface treatment, etc.). After the user selects one of the effect icons displayed in the effect selection menu 520, and designates a portion of the model kit to which the effect is to be added, the selected effect is added to the designated portion.

The ability selection menu 530 displays the capabilities that can be granted to the model kit. Here, the capability means an attribute that is exerted when the completed model kit is applied to another service. For example, when applied to a game application, the ability to improve attack power, improve movement attributes, and the like may be used. Capabilities assigned to parts can affect the capabilities of the finished assembly. The user selects one of the capability icons displayed in the capability selection menu 530, and then designates the portion of the model kit to which the capability is to be assigned, and the selected capability is given to the designated portion.

The model kit status window 540 displays the completed model kit and displays the application state of colors, effects, and abilities determined through the color selection menu 510, the effect selection menu 520, and the ability selection menu 530. Shows. Model kit status window 540 displays the completed model kit as a 3D rendered image. The model kit status window 540 supports viewpoint switching, whereby the user can zoom in, rotate, and observe the model kit.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user selects or selects a color, effect, or ability to be reflected in the color selection menu 510, the effect selection menu 520, and the ability selection menu 530, or moves the cursor over the icon to select the color. In this case, additional information about the corresponding color, effect, or ability may be further displayed. For example, the additional information may be statistical information, such as information indicating the user's selection history of different colors, effects or abilities (e.g., number of uses, frequency of use, types of parts reflected), and the colors, effects or abilities used. Information (eg, the number of transactions, etc.) indicating the transaction history of the model kit or part. As another example, the additional information may include information for recommending a part to which a corresponding color, effect, or capability is applied as the recommendation information. Here, the recommendation may be previously determined based on statistical data and feedback (such as a review) about the selection of other users. As another example, the additional information may include information about other services in which the capability can be expressed, and information on other service related benefits (eg, item coupons, pointer payment, etc.) provided when applying the capability.

The example of FIG. 5 is an interface for customization to the finished mockup kit. However, customization can be performed on the finished model kit, as well as on individual parts or some assembled parts. In this case, an interface similar to FIG. 5 may be used, and the model kit status window 540 may display at least one corresponding component.

Through the interface as shown in FIG. 5, colors, effects, and abilities may be given to each part, for example, a part such as head / neck / arm / hand / leg / foot / decoration / weapon. According to the present invention, by providing such a powerful customization tool, secondary creation according to the user's taste is possible.

Through the interfaces and functions described with reference to FIG. 5, the user can customize the model or component. To this end, the server 101 receives the information requesting the above-described customization function from the user device, and transmits data for providing the customization function. Data for providing a customization function controls the user device to display a screen as described with reference to FIG. 5 and to execute related functions.

6A and 6B illustrate a completed model kit inquiry interface in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention. 6A is a screen displaying a list of completed model kits, and FIG. 6B is a screen displaying detailed information about one model kit.

Referring to FIG. 6A, a screen displaying a list of completed model kits includes a list of model kits owned by the user of the corresponding account. Information about each model kit includes summary information 610a and model kit image 620b. For example, the summary information 610a may include information such as a name of the model kit, a model name, a production date, and the like. If any model kit included in the list is selected by the user, a screen displaying detailed information as shown in FIG. 6B is displayed.

Referring to FIG. 6B, a screen displaying detailed information of one model kit includes an image 601 of the model kit and capability description windows 611, 612, and 613 for the part having the capability. Each of the description windows 611, 612, and 613 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 6B without a separate command. According to another embodiment, each of the description windows 611, 612, 613 may be displayed in response to the selection of the corresponding component. In this case, an indicator (eg, color, shadow, blinking, etc.) may be added to the corresponding part to inform that the description window to be displayed exists. In addition, in FIG. 6B, the parts are displayed in an assembled state, but according to another exemplary embodiment, the parts may be displayed in a separated state, and graphic elements indicating a connection relationship between the parts may be displayed together. The detailed information screen of FIG. 6B displays the model kit in which the model is completed as a 3D rendered image. The detailed information screen supports the viewpoint switching, so that the user can zoom and rotate the model kit and observe it.

6A and 6B, the user can query the model or part and check related information. To this end, the server 101 receives information requesting a model or part inquiry function from a user device, and then transmits data for providing a model or part inquiry function. The data for controlling the user device to display a screen as described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B and to execute related functions.

7A and 7B illustrate a transaction of a model kit or parts thereof in a model kit assembly service using virtual reality according to the present invention. 7A shows the transaction of the completed mock-up kit and FIG. 7B shows the transaction of the parts.

Referring to FIG. 7A, a model kit 711 of User 1 and a model kit 712 of User 2 may be interchanged. At this time, if there is a difference in value between the model kits 711 and 712, compensation for the value may be accompanied. Referring to FIG. 7B, part 1 721 of user 1 and kit 722 of user 2 may be interchanged. At this time, if there is a difference in value between the parts 711, compensation for the value may be accompanied.

To this end, a customized screen as shown in FIG. 5, a list of model kits owned by a user of the corresponding account as shown in FIG. 6A, or a screen showing detailed information about one model kit as shown in FIG. 6B, for trading according to a user's selection. A menu may be displayed and the transaction process may proceed. Here, the menu for trading displays items for registering your model kit or part in the trading market, for viewing model kits or parts registered by other users for trading, and for search results for similar value kits or parts. It may include an item to say.

Through the interfaces and functions described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, a user can trade models or parts. To this end, the server 101 receives the information requesting the transaction function from the user device and transmits data for providing the transaction function. Data for providing a transaction function controls the user device to execute the functions as described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

8 illustrates the interrelationship between the subjects involved in the model kit assembly service using the virtual reality according to the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, there are service providers 810, design owners 820, application providers 830, consumers 840, and linked service operators 850 as subjects related to the model kit assembly service according to the present invention. do.

The service provider 810 is an operator of the model kit assembly service described above, and provides the above-described various functions to the consumer 804 through the server 101. For example, the service provider provides functions such as kit assembly, customization, and trading. In order to provide a smooth service, the service provider 810 may use various technologies. For example, the service provider 810 may speed up development by automatically generating client and server codes and dlls according to a normalized system plan to build a development automation system. In addition, the service provider 810 improves development speed through an integrated module that can simultaneously test an environment such as internal development, one build, and contents delivery network (CDN) to implement a resource integration module. You can. In addition, as a flexible resource module, the service provider 810 may use a module capable of managing resource versions for each game in one game according to various hardware specifications such as high-spec computer, mobile, and low-spec mobile. In addition, the service provider 810 may use a module that simultaneously supports virtual and non-virtual reality with the same content to implement the virtual and non-virtual reality modules. In addition, the service provider 810 may operate a distributed server using technologies such as Redis Sharding, MYSQL Sharding, and Session Management using NodeJS. In addition, the service provider 810 uses a protocol buffer for communication with the client, server, and lady to build a network protocol automation system, thereby reducing network usage cost and improving server performance. As a result, development speed can be improved. In addition, the service provider 810 may introduce a flexible server addition system to expand a server without shutting down a running server. In addition, the service provider 810 may use a blockchain protocol in order to use a virtual currency that applies blockchain technology to a transaction between users, a transaction between the user and the service provider 810, and the like.

The design owner 820 is a subject having a right to the design of the model used in the model kit assembly service. The design owner 820 is provided with the design content to the service provider 810 and is provided with a corresponding price. Therefore, the model kit assembly service according to the present invention can utilize an existing character. Through this, the model kit assembly service according to the present invention can provide business model scalability by cooperating with IP (intellectual property) of characters, animation, and industrial products having existing loyalty.

The application provider 830 is a subject (eg, an app store) that provides applications executable on the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c. The application provider 830 is provided with the application necessary to consume the model kit assembly service, and provides the application to the consumer 840. However, when the model kit assembly service of the present invention is provided on a general web browser, the application provider 830 may be excluded.

The consumer 840 is a subject consuming a model kit assembly service. The consumer may consume model kit assembly service using the user devices 102a, 102b, 102c. The consumer 840 provides the service provider 810 with a price for purchasing a virtual reality-based model kit, parts, and the like, and receives a corresponding model kit, part, and the like. In this case, not only the official currency but also virtual currency (eg, Ethereum) may be used as a payment method. To this end, the service provider 810 may have a blockchain protocol.

The linked service operator 850 is an entity providing another service that applies the model generated through the model kit assembly service. For example, the cooperative service operator 850 may provide a game service using a character. To this end, the service provider 810 provides the linked service operator 850 with the account information of the consumer 840 and the generated model data, and the linked service operator 850 displays a character applying the model data to the corresponding user account. Define it and make it available to the service. At this time, the character defined by the linked service operator 850 has the capabilities granted through the model kit assembly service of the present invention.

The above model kit assembly service can be utilized to supplement the needs of existing Kidult consumers. The main target of the model kit assembly service of the present invention is not an enthusiastic plastic model collector, but consumers who are interested in the plastic model but are hard to access due to time, space, and cost problems, and the user can use the model kit assembly service of the present invention. The problems of time, space, and cost in collecting the model can be solved. Specifically, the collection list can be diversified by shortening the time for assembling the plastic model directly, and the storage and exhibition space of the assembled plastic model can be moved to the digital space, and the cost of purchasing the physical plastic model can be lowered. Services may be provided.

In addition, the model kit assembly service of the present invention enables the trading of the second creation applying blockchain technology. In the past, the uniqueness of the virtual avatar in the game situation was not recognized, but the plastic model is a secondary creation, which has the characteristics of a transaction object that has a value of collecting offline already. By implementing a service using a blockchain-based web virtual reality, a model created through the model kit assembly service of the present invention can be traded as a unique creation in a virtual environment.

In addition, the virtual reality-based model completed through the embodiment of the present invention may be used in a specific hardware device. For example, in a hardware device having a display device, a completed model may be displayed and a service using the displayed model may be provided through an embodiment of the present invention. As a specific example, for example, an AI speaker that provides a service in which a fixed character comes out in the form of a hologram and talks to it may use a character that has been completed and customized according to the present invention instead of the fixed character in the AI speaker. In this way, the present invention can be applied to a variety of products based on hardware, in a more advanced manner, the character customized by the individual.

To this end, the server 101 transmits model data to a hardware device (for example, various Internet of things (IoT) products such as speakers) using a home network, and the like, and the hardware device may utilize the same. As another example, the server 101 may transmit the model data to another server managing the hardware device instead of directly transmitting the model data to the hardware device.

Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

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In a method of providing a service for assembling and utilizing a model kit based on virtual reality (VR) in a server,
Providing, at the first server, an assembly service of the model kit;
Receiving, at a second server, information on a model completed by the assembly service and user account information, generating a character corresponding to the information on the completed model, and providing content using the character; And
In the first server, the process of supporting the transaction of the completed model,
In the first server, a process of providing an assembly service of a mock kit is provided.
Transmitting to a connected user device information about at least one mock kit or at least one component available for purchase;
Storing information about a model kit or part purchased by the user in the account of the user when information indicating the user's selection result is received from the user device;
When information requesting an assembly procedure is received from the user device, transmitting data for providing an assembly function for the model kit and parts indicated by the purchase record; And
And receiving data requesting customization for the assembled model or part from the user device, transmitting data for providing a customization function.
The data for providing the assembly function includes displaying one of a component window, a storage window, and an assembly window on a display device of the user device, displaying the parts selected in the component window on the assembly window, and controlling the user's operation. Accordingly control the user device to join the parts displayed in the assembly window,
The data for providing the customization function controls the user device to display a color selection menu, an effect selection menu, an ability selection menu, a status window of the model or part,
The data for providing the customization function controls the user device to display additional information on items included in the color selection menu, the effect selection menu, and the capability selection menu,
The additional information may include information indicating at least one of the number of times of use, frequency of use, and types of parts reflected, information indicating a transaction history of a model or a part in which the item is used, and recommending a part to which the item is applied. At least one of information, information about other services for which the capability specified by the item may be manifested, information about other service-related benefits provided when applying the capability specified by the item,
In the second server, providing the content using the character,
Granting the character the ability imparted by the customization function; And
Controlling to display the character through the display device in hardware having a display device;
By the character, the hardware, it is utilized as one of the character displayed on the AI (artificial intelligence) speaker and the character of the game service,
In the first server, the process of supporting the transaction of the completed model,
Determining a value of the completed model in consideration of the prices of the parts constituting the finished model;
Determining a reward price for the interchange in consideration of the difference in value from other completed models of other users; And
And processing the exchange of the completed model and the other completed model.
The method of claim 1,
The data for providing the assembly function may include controlling the user device to provide an automatic engagement function that moves one of the parts such that the contact areas come into contact when the contact areas of the parts to be joined are closer than a certain level. How to feature.
The method of claim 2,
The automatic coupling function triggers when an area of a ratio greater than or equal to a threshold of a contact area of a second part of the joined parts enters into a space defined in a predetermined range from a contact area of the first part of the joined parts. characterized in that it is triggered.
The method of claim 2,
The automatic coupling function may include an area having a ratio equal to or greater than a threshold value of a contact area of a second part of the joined parts into a space defined in a predetermined range from a contact area of the first part of the joined parts. And when the contrast angle at the time of contact between the contact area of the one part and the contact area of the second part is less than or equal to the threshold.
The method of claim 1,
The data for providing the assembly function is a method for controlling the user device to display the parts assembled in the parts window, the parts displayed on the assembly window, the remaining parts are distinguishable in different ways. .
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In the first server, the process of providing the assembly service of the model kit,
If the user device receives information for requesting an inquiry function for a model or a part, further comprising transmitting data for providing the inquiry function;
The data for providing the inquiry function controls the user device to display a first screen displaying a list of completed model kits, a second screen displaying detailed information on the model kit selected by the user,
The first screen includes a model kit-specific item including an image of the model kit and summary information including at least one of a model kit name, a model name, and a production date.
The second screen is characterized in that it comprises an image of the selected model kit and capability information for each part.
The method of claim 1,
In the first server, the process of supporting the transaction of the completed model,
When the information for requesting a trading function for a model or a part is received from the user device, further comprising transmitting data for providing the trading function,
The data for providing the trading function controls the user device to display a menu for trading according to the user's selection,
The menu for the transaction, the item to register the user's model kit or parts in the trading market, the item to view the model kit or parts registered by other users as a trading target, the search results for the model kit or parts of a similar value A method comprising at least one of the items to display.
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