KR102039942B1 - Dart game apparatus and dart game system providing event effect - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dart game device and a dart game system for outputting an event effect are disclosed. The dart game apparatus may include a dart target having a plurality of score areas; A sensing unit configured to sense a hit position of the dart pin on the dart target; A controller configured to control an event effect displayed on a display area based at least in part on a position where a dart pin is hit in the dart target; And a display area provided in the body structure of the dart game device and arranged to output a variable screen at a position adjacent to at least a portion of an outline of the dart target, and outputting the event effect controlled by the controller. It may include.

Description

DART GAME APPARATUS AND DART GAME SYSTEM PROVIDING EVENT EFFECT}

The present invention relates to a dart game device, and more particularly, to a dart game system for augmenting an entertainment element of a user.

In general, a dart means a 'small arrow' and is a game in which a score is played by throwing an arrow-shaped dart at a centrifugal target with a number. The dart game has an advantage that anyone can enjoy it anytime and anywhere with an arrowhead-shaped dart and a dart target. Recently, by developing various game methods and arranging scoring methods, they have developed into a world-class leisure game.

Conventional dart game devices and dart game systems have been inconvenient for use by dart game users, and there are many parts that are lacking to inspire users' interest.

Accordingly, research on the dart game device and the dart game system continues.

As a prior document, Korean patent KR1032367 shows a structure for a dart game device, and Korean patent KR1032368 discloses a dart game device having a photographing device.

The present invention has been devised in response to the above-described background, and provides a new concept dart game device.

A first aspect of embodiments of the present invention for solving the above problems is a dart game apparatus, comprising: a dart target having a plurality of score areas; A sensing unit configured to sense a hit position of the dart pin on the dart target; A controller configured to control an event effect displayed on a display area based at least in part on a position where a dart pin is hit in the dart target; And a display area provided in the body structure of the dart game device and arranged to output a variable screen at a position adjacent to at least a portion of an outline of the dart target, and outputting the event effect controlled by the controller. It can provide a dart game device, including.

The present invention can provide a dart game device of a new concept, inspire interest of dart game users, improve convenience of dart game users, and allow various people to enjoy dart games.

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like components throughout. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent that such aspect (s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
1 is a view for explaining the components of the dart game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining an embodiment of the present invention and the dart game system.
3 is a view for explaining a dart game device having a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view for explaining a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram for describing a method of determining an event effect related to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a method of determining an event effect related to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing a method of displaying a variable screen surrounding a dart target in a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a method of displaying a variable screen adjacent to a dart target according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view for explaining a method of determining an event effect associated with an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a diagram for describing display units associated with an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing a positional relationship between a display unit and a dart target according to an exemplary embodiment.
12 is a view for explaining a positional relationship between a cover part and a dart target according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram for describing a method of operating a display unit according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 is a view for explaining a method of operating a display unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for describing a dart game system including an image irradiator according to an exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing a dart game device including an image irradiator according to an exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing a dart game apparatus including an image irradiator according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
18 is a view for explaining a dart plate input unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining that the controller 110 provides a dart game match-up mode performed by a plurality of players including a virtual player and at least one real player, according to another exemplary embodiment.
20 is a diagram for describing a method of generating, by a controller, a lesson image according to another exemplary embodiment.
21 is a view for explaining a foot pressure measuring method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
22 is a view for explaining a method of measuring the detailed foot pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 23 illustrates a dart target according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
24 is a conceptual diagram of a game network including a dart game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
25 is a view for explaining a dart booth related to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining another event effect that may be output from the dart game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
27 is a view for explaining the position of the target lighting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Various embodiments are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In this specification, various descriptions are presented to provide an understanding of the present invention. It is evident, however, that such embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are provided in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the embodiments.

Various embodiments are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of at least one embodiment. However, it will also be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that such embodiment (s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative embodiments of the at least one embodiment. However, these embodiments are exemplary and some of the various methods in the principles of the various embodiments may be used, and the descriptions described are intended to include all such embodiments and their equivalents.

In addition, various embodiments and features will be presented by a system that may include a number of devices, components, and / or modules, and the like. Various systems may include additional devices, components, and / or modules, etc., and / or may not include all of the devices, components, modules, etc. discussed in connection with the drawings. It must be understood and recognized.

As used herein, “an embodiment”, “an example”, “an example” and the like may not be construed as any embodiment or design described being better or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. The terms "component", "module", "system", "interface", etc., used below generally mean a computer-related entity, for example, hardware, a combination of hardware and software, It can mean software.

In addition, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. In other words, unless specified otherwise or unambiguously in context, "X uses A or B" is intended to mean one of the natural implicit substitutions. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or where X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" may apply in either of these cases. Also, it is to be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and includes all possible combinations of at least one of the related items listed.

In addition, the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" mean that the feature and / or component is present, but the presence or addition of at least one other feature, component and / or group thereof. It should be understood that it does not exclude. Also, unless otherwise specified or in the context of indicating a singular form, the singular in the specification and claims should generally be interpreted as meaning "one or more."

In the present specification, adjacency may include two objects contacting each other. Also, two objects may not be in contact with each other, but may include two objects that are close to each other.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein but should be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features set forth herein.

Throughout the specification, the variable screen may mean a changeable image. For example, the variable screen may include a motion picture and a still image. Alternatively, the variable screen may include a screen changed from the first screen to the second screen, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the variable screen may include an image photographing a dart game operation of a dart game player, an image photographing a dart target, a background image, an image received from another dart game device, an image received from an external device, and a dart game currently in progress. It may include at least one of an information image for the image, the information image obtained based on the current dart hit position, the event effect image of the dart game, the image representing the score of the dart target, the lesson image for the dart game, but is not limited thereto. Do not.

In the entire specification, the background image refers to an image output as a background of at least one other variable screen. For example, another variable screen may be displayed along with the background image in the display area 315.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

1 is a view for explaining the components of the dart game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dart game system 10000 may include a dart game device 1000, a dart booth 2000, and a dart game assistance device 3000.

The dart game device 1000 may include a display unit 120, an image irradiator 124, a cover unit 130, a camera unit 140, a network module 150, a sensing unit 160, a user input unit 170, and an illumination unit. The control unit 110 may include at least one of the controller 110, the dart target 200, and the body structure 300, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may further include a memory (not shown).

The memory (not shown) may store a program for the operation of the controller 110 and may temporarily store input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). The memory (not shown) may store data regarding vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.

The memory (not shown) 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, etc.), Random Access Memory (RAM), Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Magnetic Memory, It may include a storage medium of at least one type of magnetic disk, optical disk. The dart game apparatus 100 may operate in association with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory (not shown) on the Internet.

The controller 110 typically controls the overall operation of the dart game device 0100. For example, in the case of a dart game, the scores detected by the sensing unit 160 are counted for each game participant, and the aggregated scores are transmitted and received with other dart game devices connected through a network. Record game wins / losses, scores, etc.

Also, the controller 110 determines whether the dart game user's projection operation corresponds to cheating on the basis of the image photographed by the camera unit 140, and if it is determined that the cheating operation corresponds to the cheating, the user's projection An image indicating that the operation corresponds to a cheating may be allowed to be output to the display area 315. For example, the controller 110 may control the display 120 to output an image indicating that the display 120 corresponds to a cheating operation of the user, and the image irradiator 124 and the image irradiation may be controlled. At least one of the unit 3700 may control at least one of the image irradiator 124 and the image irradiating unit 3700 to irradiate the display area 315 with an image indicating that the projection operation of the user corresponds to cheating. . According to another exemplary embodiment, the controller 110 may generate an image such that at least one of the image irradiator 124 and the image irradiating unit 3700 irradiates the dart plate 2100 with an image indicating that the projection operation of the user corresponds to cheating. At least one of the irradiator 124 and the image irradiating unit 3700 may be controlled.

The body structure 300 is provided in a direction perpendicular to the ground and extends in an opposite direction of the dart target from the top of the body 310, the body 310, or the screen region supporting the dart game apparatus 1000. The cover 320, the body 310, or the lower support 330 may be formed to extend in a throw line direction along the ground from an end in contact with the ground of the screen area. In addition, the body structure 300 may be disposed along at least one side of the body structure, and may further include a body structure lighting unit (not shown) in the form of a front light emitting or surface emitting light for indicating a boundary of the body structure or the screen area. have.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a screen area 315 may be formed on the front surface of the body 310. The display area 315 may be formed to surround the outline of the dart target 200, and may mean an area capable of outputting a variable screen at a position adjacent to at least a portion of the dart target 200.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display area 315 may be implemented by the display unit 120. For example, the display area 315 may include a display 120, and the display 120 may output a variable screen. In addition, the display area 315 may output a variable screen by accepting an image irradiated by the image irradiator 124.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the display area 315 may occupy the periphery of the dart target 200. For example, the display area 315 may be formed to output a variable screen in an area adjacent to the outline of the dart target 200.

In an aspect, when the display area 315 includes the display unit 120, the display unit 120 may be positioned on the rear surface of the dart target 200. For example, when the display unit 120 is configured of a display panel (LCD panel, LED panel, PDP panel, etc.), the dart target 200 may be located in front of the display panel (direction close to the throw line). have. In another embodiment, an accommodation groove may be formed in the display panel, and the dart target 200 may be disposed in the accommodation groove.

In another aspect, when the display area 315 includes the image irradiator 125, the image irradiator 125 may be disposed to irradiate an image on the periphery of the dart target 200. The display area 315 may be configured in the form of a screen to increase the cyanity of the image irradiated from the image irradiator 125. In more detail, the display area 315 may be configured as a flat surface or a curved surface colored with a highly reflective color.

The above-described configuration of the display area 315 is exemplary, and the display area 315 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is not composed of only one component of the display unit 120 or the image irradiator 125. . For example, the display area 315 may be configured by a combination of the display unit 120 and the image irradiator 125. For example, the display area positioned at the periphery of the dart target 200 may be configured as the display 120, and the other part may be configured as a screen on which the image is irradiated by the image irradiator 125, and vice versa. Do.

In the dart game apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display area 315 may be formed over most of the front portion of the dart game apparatus 1000. 2 to 3 or additionally, the front part of the dart game apparatus 1000 may be configured as the display area 315 except for the portion where the dart target 200 is exposed. The front portion of the dart game apparatus 1000 may refer to a shape that is visually exposed when the user looks at the dart game apparatus 1000 over the throw line.

By configuring most of the front portion of the dart game apparatus 1000 as the display area 315, it is possible to express a visual effect that is different from the conventional dart game apparatus.

In another embodiment, as described above, an area corresponding to at least a periphery of the dart target 200 of the front portion of the dart game apparatus 1000 may be configured as the display area 315. Due to the nature of the dart game, the main plays on the game are mainly performed on the dart target 200, and the visual focus of the player is relatively high in the periphery of the dart target 200 and the dart target 200. By configuring the periphery of the dart target 200 as a display area 315 capable of outputting a variable screen, various visual effects may be output to a region where the visual concentration of the user is high, thereby improving user satisfaction or immersion.

The dart target 200 may include a score board in which a bull's eye is positioned at the center, and divided into concentric circles centering on the bull's eye and a straight line extending radially from the bull's eye, to which regions are individually assigned. A plurality of receiving grooves may be formed on the score board to which the tips of the darts can be fitted. In this case, the arrangement of the scores of the dart target 200 and the shapes of the areas to which the scores are given may be variably changed. In addition, the dart target 200 may be implemented in the form of a touch screen.

The sensing unit 160 may detect a play of a dart game player (eg, a real player) performed with respect to the dart target 200. For example, the sensing unit 160 may detect a hit position of the dart pin. The sensing unit 160 may electrically convert the score corresponding to the area where the dart hits and transmit the converted score to the controller 110. In addition, the sensing unit 160 may transmit information about the area where the dart hits to the controller 110, and the controller 110 scores based on the information about the hit position of the dart obtained from the sensing unit 160. Can be obtained. In a further embodiment, the sensing unit 160 may include piezoelectric elements. Piezoelectric elements may refer to any type of device that generates an electrical signal depending on the change or rate of change of pressure applied to the device. When the dart pin hits the dart target 200, an electrical signal may be generated by the piezoelectric element according to the pressure applied to the corresponding segment. The controller 110 may determine the speed of the dart pin based at least in part on the electrical signal.

For example, a dart pin may be projected and fly to reach a dart target and stop. When the dart pin is completely stopped and there is no change in the shape of the piezoelectric element caused by the dart pin, the electrical signal of the piezoelectric element is also lost. Therefore, the interval between the time when the voltage starts to be generated by the piezoelectric element and the time when the electrical signal generation by the piezoelectric element disappears can be measured. Knowing these measured times and accelerations, the projected speed of the dart pin can be calculated.

Additionally, when the dart target is retracted by the dart pin and returned to its original position, a voltage in a direction opposite to that of the dart target in the piezoelectric element is generated. Thus, the interval between the time at which the voltage starts to be generated by the piezoelectric element and the time at which the voltage by the piezoelectric element starts to be in the opposite direction as when the dart target is retracted can be measured. Knowing the measured time and the acceleration can calculate the projection speed of the dart pin.

The user input unit 170 may receive a user input for controlling the dart game apparatus 1000. The user input unit 170 may be implemented as at least one of a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, and a jog switch, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the user input unit 170 may include a short range communication unit (not shown). When the user input unit 170 includes a short range communication unit of the network module 150, the user input unit 170 may be configured to receive a user input input by an external console device. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

For example, when the user input unit 170 performs near field communication using infrared communication, the external console device may be an infrared remote controller. Alternatively, when the user input unit 170 performs short range communication using a Bluetooth function, the external console device may be a mobile device including a Bluetooth module. The mobile device including the Bluetooth module may be, for example, a smartphone including the Bluetooth module.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit 170 may receive the information of the dart pin. For example, the dart game apparatus 10000 may receive information included in the dart pin identification module such as an NFC chip or an RFID chip embedded in the dart pin through the user input unit 170. In one example, the information of the dart pin may include mass information, weight information, manufacturer information, length information, shape information, and / or any identification information for identifying the dart pin.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may not include the user input unit 170. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the operations and functions of the above-described user input unit 170 of the dart game apparatus 10000 may include a user interface unit 3100 and a user recognition unit of the dart game assistance device 3000. It may be performed in parallel or replaced by at least one of the (3300) and / or the storage unit (3400).

The sound output unit 190 may output audio data received from the network module 150 or stored in a memory (not shown) in a game sound effect, a game operation guide, a game method description, and the like. The sound output unit 190 may output a sound signal related to a function (for example, a game effect sound) performed in the dart game apparatus 1000. The sound output unit 190 may also output voices from game players or third parties using other dart game devices received through the network module 150. The sound output unit 190 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like. In addition, the sound output unit 190 may output a variable volume / music type according to a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target. In addition, the sound output unit 190 may output a variable volume / music type to correspond to the speed of the dart pin.

The display unit 120 displays (outputs) information processed by the dart game apparatus 1000. For example, when the dart game apparatus 1000 is in a game play method guide mode, the display 120 may output a selectable game play method. When the dart game device 1000 is playing a game, the display unit 120 may output an image photographing a game player or a third party using another dart game device received through the network module 150. .

In addition, the display 120 may display a dart game image. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game image may include a dart game play image of a real person, a dart game play animation image of a character of a real person, a dart game play animation image of a virtual character, and an image in which a dart pin hits a dart target. It may include an image to display for each team.

The display unit 120 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display (flexible). display and a 3D display, but are not limited thereto.

Some of these displays can be configured to be transparent or light transmissive so that they can be seen from the outside. This may be called a transparent display. The transparent display may include, for example, a transparant OLED (TOLED). In another embodiment, the transparent display may be implemented by alternating arrangement of the transparent or light transmissive module and the display module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display 120 may include a touch sensor. The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific portion of the display 120 or a capacitance generated at a specific portion of the display 120 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect not only the position and area of the touch but also the pressure at the 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 then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 110. As a result, the controller 110 may determine which area of the display 120 is touched.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the image irradiator 124 may replace or parallel the function of the display 120. For example, the image irradiator 124 may irradiate a variable screen to the display region 315, and the display region 315 may receive an image irradiated from the image irradiator 124 and output the image for viewing by a user. have.

For convenience of description of the present invention, the present invention will be described below with reference to the dart game apparatus 1000 including the display unit 120. However, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the operations of the dart game device 1000 implemented by the display unit 120 may be implemented or partially replaced by the image irradiator 124.

The lighting unit 180 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the dart game device 1000. Examples of events generated by the dart game apparatus 1000 include identification of a dart game player, hitting a dart, change of a dart game player, and end of the game. The lighting unit 180 may include a light emission diode (LED) to notify the user of an event through the blinking of the LED. In addition, the lighting unit 180 may output a variable form of light emission, intensity of light emission, and / or a flashing cycle according to a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target. In addition, the sound output unit 190 may output a variable volume / music type to correspond to the speed of the dart pin.

The LEDs may be disposed on the rear surface of the dart target 200 to blink along a flashing pattern stored in advance according to occurrence of an event. For example, one or more LEDs may be assigned to each portion of the dart target 200. The assigned LEDs may be disposed on the rear surface of the dart target 200, and may be disposed in a direction facing the outside of the dart game apparatus 1000. When the LEDs irradiate light, the light irradiated by the LEDs may pass through the dart target 200 made of a transparent or translucent material to deliver a visual output to the user. Alternatively, the light irradiated by the LED may deliver a visual output to the user through a gap existing in the dart target 200. The LEDs may be arranged linearly along both sides of the dart game device 1000. The LEDs may extend along both sides of the dart game device 1000, and may further extend along the sides of the dart plate 2000.

The camera unit 140 may include one or more cameras. The image frame processed by the camera unit 140 may be stored in a memory (not shown) or transmitted to the outside through the network module 150. Camera unit 140 may be provided with two or more according to the use environment. For example, at least a part of the camera unit 140 may be disposed in the lower support part, and at least another part of the camera part 140 may be disposed in the cover part 320.

At least some cameras of the camera unit 140 are arranged to shoot an image frame including the dart target 200, and some other cameras are arranged to shoot an image frame directly related to the game rules in dart game play. Can be.

For example, the camera may be arranged to shoot a throw-line that throws darts, in order to shoot image frames directly related to the dart game rules. The camera may also be arranged to photograph the user projecting the dart pin. The plurality of cameras included in the camera unit 140 may be arranged such that at least some of the image frames are overlapped and photographed.

When the camera unit 140 is implemented as a single camera, the camera captures at least a portion of the dart target 200 and an image frame directly related to the game rule (eg, a throw-line in a dart game). It may be a panoramic camera which is arranged to shoot all.

The image photographed by the camera unit 140 may be output to the display area 315 under the control of the controller 110. For example, the display 120 may output an image photographed by the camera unit 140, and the image irradiator 124 irradiates the image captured by the camera unit 140 to the display area 315. can do.

In this case, the image photographed by the camera unit 140 may be output to a different area within the display area 315. For example, an area where an image photographed by the first camera included in the camera unit 140 is displayed may be different from an area where an image photographed by the second camera included in the camera unit 140 is displayed. . In this case, the image photographed by the first camera may include an image of the dart game user. In addition, the image photographed by the second camera may include an image of the dart target, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, the position at which the image photographed by the camera unit 140 is output according to the dart game user may be different. For example, when the camera unit 140 captures an image related to the dart game of the first user, the position where the captured image is displayed and the camera unit 140 captures an image related to the dart game of the second user. In this case, the position where the captured image is displayed may be different.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the camera unit 140 may photograph the dart pin and input the information of the dart pin to the dart game device 1000. For example, the camera unit 140 recognizes the QR code on the dart pin, so that the identification information on the dart pin may be recognized by the dart game device 10000.

In another embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the cameras constituting the camera unit 140 may be arranged to photograph the body part of the player. In one embodiment, the body part data of the player photographed by the camera unit 140 may be biometric data for identification of the player. The biometric data may include fingerprint data, face recognition data, iris recognition data, and the like. In one embodiment, the biometric data may be transmitted to the controller 110 of the dart game apparatus 1000 to be used for player identification. In another embodiment, the biometric data may be transmitted to an external server that stores player identification information through the network module 150 and used for player identification.

In another embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the cameras constituting the camera unit 140 may be used to measure the projection speed of the dart pin. For example, one camera 140 may measure the moving speed of the dart pins by capturing two or more dart pin images at predetermined time intervals. As another example, the moving speed of the dart pin may be measured by using the image of the dart pin photographed by the two or more cameras 140 and the positional information of the two or more cameras 140 preset.

The network module 150 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the dart game device 1000 and the wired / wireless communication system or between the network in which the dart game device 1000 and the dart game device 1000 are located. Can be. In addition, the network module 150 may include one or more modules that enable wireless and / or wired communication between the dart game apparatus 1000, the dart game assisting apparatus 3000, and the dart booth 2000.

The network module 150 may include a wired / wireless internet module for network connection. Wireless Internet technologies may include Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), and the like. Wired Internet technologies may include Digital Subscriber Line (XDSL), Fibers to the home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), and the like.

In addition, the network module 150 may include a near field communication unit, and may transmit / receive data with an electronic device including a near field communication unit located relatively close to the dart game apparatus 1000. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

The network module 150 may detect a connection state of a network and a transmission / reception speed of the network.

Data received through the network module 150 may be output, stored through a memory (not shown), or transmitted to other electronic devices in a short range through a short range communication unit.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may provide a dart game match-up mode including at least one or more players playing remotely through the network module 150.

The cover unit 130 may be provided adjacent to the display area 315 to protect the display area 315. For example, the cover unit 130 may be located between the virtual surface extending upward from the throw line and the display unit 120. In this case, the cover unit 130 may be located adjacent to the display unit 120, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the display unit 120.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart target 200 may be seated on the cover 130. For example, an opening may exist in the cover 130, and the dart target 200 may be seated in the opening. As another example, the cover 130 may have a receiving groove, and the dart target may be seated in the receiving groove. The cover unit 130 may include two or more cover panels. In this case, the opening or the receiving groove may be formed in the boundary surface of the two or more cover panels.

At least a portion of the cover portion 130 may retain light transparency. For example, a portion of cover 130 may be transparent, another portion may be translucent, and another portion may be opaque. For another example, the entirety of the cover portion 130 may be transparent, the entirety of the cover portion 130 may be opaque, and the degree of transparency of the cover portion 130 is not limited to the above-described example and may vary. Can be.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an image may be output to at least a portion of the cover unit 130. For example, an advertisement image may be output to at least a portion of the cover unit 130, but various images may be output. In detail, for example, at least a part of the cover 130 may output an image by itself. As another example, an image may be output to at least a portion of the cover unit 130 by a variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 or the image irradiating unit 3700. In another example, the cover 130 may be combined with a part of the lighting unit 500 to output an image or a signal. For example, at least two LED light sources (not shown) may be embedded in the cover 130. Specifically, the cover unit 130 may include a plurality of LED light sources (not shown) embedded in a grid form at regular intervals from each other. The plurality of LED light sources (not shown) may be controlled by the controller 110 in the blinking form. According to the blinking form of the plurality of LED light sources (not shown), a specific pattern, letters, signals, etc. may be expressed. Since the plurality of LED light sources (not shown) are disposed at regular intervals, the user may detect the display unit 120 through the intervals.

The motion measurement module 400 may acquire a speed at which the dart pin moves. For example, the motion measurement module 400 may include a microwave module (eg, a CW radar sensor, etc.), such that the motion measurement module 400 may have a Doppler effect in which the frequency of the wave changes. To obtain the speed at which the dart pin moves. The speed measuring module is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may acquire the moving speed of the projected dart pin in various ways.

In another embodiment, the moved measurement module may comprise an optical sensor (eg, an infrared sensor) disposed at two or more predetermined positions. The time that the dart pin passes through the area sensed by each optical sensor may be obtained by the motion measuring module 400. Through this, the controller 110 may measure the projection speed of the dart pin.

The target lighting unit 500 may irradiate light toward at least one portion of the dart target 200 and the periphery of the dart target 200. In this case, the periphery of the dart target 200 may mean a portion adjacent to the outline of the dart target 200 on the same plane as the dart target 200.

 The target lighting unit 500 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the dart game apparatus 1000. Examples of events generated by the dart game apparatus 1000 include identification of a dart game player, hitting a dart, change of a dart game player, and end of the game. The target lighting unit 500 may include a light emission diode (LED), so that light may be irradiated toward the dart target 200 or the periphery of the dart target 200 through the blinking of the LED. Additionally, the target lighting unit 500 may output the variable light emission intensity, the intensity of the light emission, and / or the flashing cycle according to the position where the dart pin reaches the dart target.

The target lighting unit 500 may be disposed at least partially in contact with the cover unit 130. For example, the target lighting unit 500 may be disposed on one surface of the cover unit 130 facing the dart game device. In addition, the target lighting unit 500 may be disposed on one surface of the cover unit 130 facing the throw line. In addition, the target lighting unit 500 may be disposed on the inner surface of the hole included in the cover 130. In this case, the target lighting unit 500 may be attached to the cover 130.

For another example, the target lighting unit 500 may be disposed between the cover 130 and the display area 315.

The target lighting unit 500 may determine a region for irradiating light under the control of the controller 110.

The controller 110 may determine a region in which the target illumination unit 500 irradiates light based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit.

For example, when the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, the sensing unit 160 may obtain information about a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, and the controller 110 may The target illumination unit 500 may determine an area to which light is irradiated based at least in part on the obtained position information.

In detail, the controller 110 may determine an area hit by the dart pin as an area to which the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light.

In addition, the area where the line extending from the center of the dart target to the position where the dart pin is hit meets the outline of the dart target may be determined as an area to which the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light.

In addition, the controller 110 may determine a portion matched with the position where the dart pin is hit as an area to which the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light. For example, when the dart pin hits a specific position, the controller 110 may determine a region matched with the hit position as a region where the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light.

In addition, the controller 110 may determine a portion that matches the area including the location where the dart pin is hit as the position where the event effect is to be displayed. For example, the dart target 200 may be divided into a plurality of sectors having a fan shape, and the controller 110 may determine a portion of the target lighting unit 500 adjacent to an arc of a sector having a sector having a portion where the dart pin is hit. ) Can be determined as the area irradiated with light.

In addition, the controller 110 may determine a region that falls within a predetermined distance range from a position in the dart target from which the dart pin is projected, as the region to which the target illumination unit 500 irradiates light.

The controller 110 may determine at least one of a pattern at which the target illumination unit 500 irradiates light and a duration of the irradiated light, based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit.

For example, when the dart pin is hit at a predetermined position, the controller 110 may determine a pattern based on the position where the dart pin is determined as a pattern to which the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light. For example, when the dart pin hits the double score area, the controller 110 may control the target lighting unit 500 to blink twice, and / or than when the target lighting unit 500 hits the single score area. The target lighting unit 500 may be controlled to emit light for a relatively double long duration. For another example, when the dart pin hits the triple score area, the controller 110 may control the target lighting unit 500 to blink three times, and / or the target lighting unit 500 hits the single score area. The target lighting unit 500 may be controlled to irradiate light for a relatively longer time than the case.

The controller 110 may determine whether a predetermined event has occurred based on the dart game progress information. For example, the controller 110 may determine whether a predetermined event has occurred by determining whether the current dart pin throwing opportunity of the dart game player is included in the predetermined event. In detail, for example, the controller 110 may determine that the predetermined event has occurred when the current dart pin throwing opportunity of the dart game player is included in the predetermined event.

In this case, the predetermined event may include at least one of a dart pin throwing opportunity that determines whether the dart game player wins or loses, or a dart pin throwing opportunity when the dart pin throwing may be reversed.

The controller 110 may determine a recommendation score area of the dart target 200 based on the information on the generated event, and determine an area to which the target lighting unit 500 irradiates light based on the determined recommendation score area. have.

For example, when the generated event is a dart pin throwing opportunity for determining whether or not the dart game player wins or loses, the controller 110 may determine the score area for determining the win or loss as the recommended score area when the dart pin reaches. The target lighting unit 500 may determine an area to which light is irradiated based on the recommended score area.

For example, the controller 110 may determine a recommendation score area as an area to which the target illumination unit 500 irradiates light, and a portion matched with the recommendation score area as an area to which the target illumination unit 500 irradiates light. The target illumination unit 500 may determine a region adjacent to the point where the virtual line passing simultaneously between the recommendation score area and the dart target origin meet the outline of the dart target, but is not limited thereto. .

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may control a pattern of light emitted by the target lighting unit 500 based on identification information of the user projecting the dart pin.

For example, the controller 110 may include a color of light emitted by the target lighting unit 500 when the first user projects darts, and a target lighting unit 500 when the second user projects darts. The target lighting unit 500 may be controlled so that the colors of the irradiated light are different from each other.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may determine whether the user plans to project the dart pin, and control the pattern of light emitted by the target lighting unit 500 based on the determination.

For example, the controller 110 may receive a signal of whether the user projects the dart through the touch unit 2130, and based on the received signal, adjust the intensity of light emitted by the target lighting unit 500. Can change. In detail, the controller 110 may allow the intensity of the light emitted by the target illumination unit 500 to be strong while the user touches the touch unit 2130 disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate 2100. For another example, the controller 110 allows the intensity of the light emitted by the target illumination unit 500 to be understood while the user touches the touch unit 2130 disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate 2100, or The target lighting unit 500 may be allowed not to emit light.

For another example, the control unit 110 is the color of the light irradiated by the target illumination unit 500 while the user touches the touch unit 2130 disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate 2100, the touch unit 2130 While not touching the target lighting unit 500 may control the target lighting unit 500 differently from the color of the light irradiated.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart booth 2000 may include a side cover portion 2200, an upper cover portion 2300, and a dart plate 2100, and the dart plate 2100 may include a throw line lighting unit ( 180, the dart plate side lighting unit 2120, the touch unit 2130, and the dart plate input unit 2140, but are not limited thereto.

The throw line illumination unit 2110 refers to an illumination unit for displaying a throw line that is a reference line for the user to project the dart pin. For example, certain portions of the dart plate 2100 may be continuously provided with illumination (eg, LEDs, OLEDs, etc.) for displaying a throw line. The throw line lighting unit 2110 allows a dart game user to easily recognize a throw line, which is a reference line for projecting the dart pin.

The dart plate side lighting unit 2120 refers to an lighting unit formed along at least one side of the dart plate 2100 to indicate a boundary line of the dart plate 2100. The dart plate side lighting unit 2120 may distinguish the dart plate 2100 from the ground even in a dark place, which may prevent the dart user from falling over by the dart plate 2100.

The touch unit 2130 refers to a module disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate 2100 to recognize a user's touch input. For example, the touch unit 2130 may extend in a direction away from the throw line illumination unit 2110 with respect to the dart target 200. In this case, the touch unit 2130 may be located adjacent to at least a portion of the throw line lighting unit 2110.

In this case, the touch unit 2130 may include a conductive pressure sensitive member. For example, the touch unit 2130 may be implemented with at least one of a pressure sensitive conductive film and a pressure sensitive conductive cloth, but is not limited thereto. When the dart game user applies a force to at least a portion of the conductive pressure sensitive member, the resistance of the conductive pressure sensitive member is changed to recognize that the touch unit 2130 has become a touch.

The controller 110 may determine whether the user intends to project the dart pin based on the signal from the touch unit 2130. For example, when the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130, the controller 110 may determine that the user wants to project the dart pin.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may operate the camera unit 140 when the dart game user wants to project the dart pin. For example, the controller 110 may operate the camera unit 140 when the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may edit the photographed dart game image based on a time point at which the dart game user intends to project the dart pin. For example, the controller 110 edits the image photographed by the camera unit 140, so that the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130 among the images continuously photographed by the camera unit 140. An image for a predetermined time may be acquired based on the reference, and the obtained image may be stored.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may include a camera unit based on at least one of a point in time when the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130 and a point in which the dart pin hits the dart target 200. The edit point of the photographed image may be determined by 140. For example, the controller 110 starts from a point in time before the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second), and from a point in which the dart pin hits the dart target 200. It may be controlled to store only the video up to a point in time elapsed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). As another example, the controller 110 may control to store only the video for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) from the time when the dart pin is hit by the dart target 200. However, this is merely an example, and the controller 110 may determine an edit point including other viewpoints in addition to the aforementioned viewpoints. In addition, the control unit 110 may vary and set a predetermined time for determining the edit point from the above-described viewpoint as necessary.

The dart plate input unit 2140 may be disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate to receive an input related to the performance of the dart game from the user. In addition, the controller 110 may control operations of the dart game based on an input from the dart plate input unit 2140. For example, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be provided at a position closer to the dart target 200 than the throw line lighting unit 2110 in the dart plate. In this case, the dart plate input unit 2140 may include a left direction input area, a right direction input area, an upward direction input area, a downward direction input area, a selection input area, and a cancel input area, but is not limited thereto.

In another embodiment, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be provided at a position farther from the dart target 200 than the throw line lighting unit 2110. In another embodiment of the present invention, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be configured incorporated with the touch unit 2130. In this case, the dart plate input unit 2140 and the touch unit 2130 may include a conductive pressure sensitive member. According to the mode of the dart game apparatus 1000, a signal input through the conductive pressure-sensitive member may be recognized as a signal corresponding to an input region constituting the dart plate input unit 2140. According to another mode of the dart game apparatus 1000, a signal input through the conductive decompression member may be recognized as a signal input to the touch unit 2130.

In this case, the dart plate input unit 2140 may include a conductive pressure reducing member. For example, the dart plate input unit 2140 may include at least one of a pressure sensitive conductive film and a pressure sensitive conductive cloth. It is not limited to this.

The controller 110 may adjust input information that may be input by the dart plate input unit 2140 based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user specification information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information that may be input through the dart plate input unit 2140 in advance, and when the user is identified based on the identification information obtained by the dart game apparatus 1000, the controller The controller 110 may adjust information that may be input through the dart plate input unit 2140 based on previously stored information. In this case, the adjusted information may include information on selection and cancellation of the game mode and information on selection and cancellation of the player, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the user may select the number of dart game players, the dart game play method (zero one game, the cricket game, etc.), the dart game method (one person play, network play, etc.) through the dart plate input unit 2140. have. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user may select a virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140.

In addition, the user may select a dart game match-up mode that can be played with the virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140. For example, the user may select “With mode” to play in a team with the virtual player or “Vs mode” to play in a different team with the virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140.

In addition, the controller 110 may determine whether the dart plate input unit 2140 is activated based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user specification information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information on whether the dart plate input unit 2140 is utilized in advance, and when the dart game user identifies the dart game user based on the identification information obtained by the dart game apparatus 1000, The controller 110 may determine whether the dart plate input unit 2140 is activated based on previously stored information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game assistance device 3000 may include a user interface unit 3100, an audio output unit 3200, a user recognition unit 3300, a storage unit 3400, a holder 3500, And a support member 3600. In addition, the dart game assistance device 3000 may further include an image irradiation unit 3700, and may further include an external camera unit 3800.

The dart game assisting device 3000 may be fixedly disposed on the ground spaced apart from the dart game device 1000 by a predetermined distance in the opposite direction of the dart target 200. For example, the dart game assisting device 3000 is connected to the dart game device 1000 to face the dart target 200 from the dart plate 2100 formed to extend along the ground in the opposite direction of the dart target 200. It may be fixed to the ground spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

The user interface unit 3100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a device provided in the dart game assistance device 3000 to receive a user input for controlling the dart game device 1000. As an example, the user interface unit 3100 may include a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a touch screen having a display function, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

In an aspect, the dart game user may operate the dart game apparatus 1000 through the user interface unit 3100 included in the dart game assistance device 3000. In detail, the user may select the number of dart game players, a dart game play method (zero one game, a cricket game, etc.), a dart game method (one person play, network play, etc.) through the user interface unit 3100. In addition, the user may input information for selecting a dart game match-up mode playable with a virtual player through the user interface unit 3100. For example, the user may select “With mode” to play in a team with the virtual player or “Vs mode” to play in a different team with the virtual player through the user interface unit 3100.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the user interface unit 3100 may receive a user input for controlling the display area 315 of the dart game apparatus 1000. For example, the dart game user may adjust the size of the variable screen displayed on the display area 315 through the user interface unit 3100. In detail, the display area 315 may be divided into a plurality of areas, and at least one of sizes of each of the plurality of areas may be adjusted by the user interface unit 3100.

In addition, the position of at least one of the plurality of regions may also be adjusted by the user interface unit 3100. In detail, the position of at least one of the plurality of areas may be moved above the display area 315 by the user interface unit 3100. In addition, the position of at least one of the plurality of areas may be moved to the lower portion of the display area 315 by a control signal input through the user interface unit 3100.

In addition, the variable screen displayed on at least one of the plurality of areas included in the display area 315 may be adjusted by the user interface unit 3100. For example, when it is preset to display the variable screen for the dart game user in the first area, the control signal input through the user interface unit 3100 may be changed to display the variable screen for the dart target. have. For another example, the variable screen for the game progress information may be set to be displayed in the first area by a control signal input through the user interface unit 3100.

In this case, the variable screen adjusted by the user interface unit 3100 may include an image captured by the camera unit 130, an image received from another dart game device, an image received from an external device, and a dart game currently in progress. Information, acquisition information according to the current dart hit position, an event effect of the dart game, a lesson image for the dart game, an expected score for acquisition, and an advertisement image, but are not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a variable screen may be displayed on the user interface unit 3100. The variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may vary. For example, the variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may include an image captured by the camera unit 130, an image received from another dart game device, an image received from an external device, and a dart game currently in progress. Information, acquisition information according to the current dart hit position, an event effect of the dart game, a lesson image for the dart game, an expected score for acquisition, and an advertisement image, but are not limited thereto.

In this case, the variable screen displayed on the display area 315 and the variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may be linked. For example, the variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may be the same as at least one of the variable screens displayed on the display area. In addition, the variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may be at least one reduced screen among the variable screens displayed on the display area.

In this case, the variable screen displayed on the user interface unit 3100 may be at least one of the images displayed on the display area 315, which may be adjusted by a control signal received by the user interface unit 3100. For example, a plurality of variable screens may be displayed in the display area 315, and a variable screen selected by a user through the user interface unit 3100 among the plurality of variable screens may be displayed on the user interface unit 3100. have.

The user interface unit 3100 may communicate with the dart game apparatus 1000 through a wired communication network or a wireless communication network. For example, the user interface unit 3100 may communicate with the dart game device 1000 through Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, or the like. Can communicate.

The controller 110 may adjust input information that may be input by the user interface unit 3100 based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user specification information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information that may be input through the user interface unit 3100 in advance, and when the user is identified based on the identification information obtained by the dart game apparatus 1000, the controller 110 may adjust information that may be input through the user interface unit 3100 based on previously stored information. In this case, the adjusted information includes at least one of information on selection and cancellation of a game mode, information on selection and cancellation of a player, information on a dart game performance history, information related to user authentication, and information related to dart game cost now. It may include one, but is not limited thereto.

In addition, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may determine whether the user interface unit 3100 is activated based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user specification information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information about whether the user interface unit 3100 is utilized in advance, and when the dart game user identifies the dart game user based on the identification information obtained by the dart game device 1000, The controller 110 may determine whether the user interface unit 3100 is activated based on previously stored information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder 3500 may be formed on a portion of the upper surface of the dart game assisting device 3000 to accommodate the user's object. For example, the mounting part 3500 may extend from the support member 3600 in a direction parallel to the ground. In this case, the upper surface of the holder 3600 may maintain a constant height with the ground so that the dart game user can put at least one of food, drink, and object. At least one receiving groove may be provided on the upper surface of the mounting part 3600 to mount various items, but is not limited thereto.

The support member 3600 may include at least one of the user interface unit 3100 and the holder 3500 such that at least one of the user interface unit 3100 and the holder 3500 of the top surface of the dart game assisting device 3000 is isolated from the ground. I can support one. For example, the support member 3600 supports the user interface unit 3100 such that the user interface unit 3100 may be separated from the ground while maintaining a constant distance from the ground. As a result, the user can conveniently utilize the user interface unit 3100.

The audio output unit 3200 may output sound based on an event generated in the dart game device 1000 in cooperation with the dart game device 1000. For example, the audio output unit 3200 may output audio data received from the network module 150 or stored in a memory (not shown) in a game sound effect, game operation guide, game method description, and the like. The audio output unit 3200 may output a sound signal related to a function (eg, a game sound effect) performed by the dart game apparatus 1000. The audio output unit 3200 may also output voices from game players or third parties using other dart game devices received via the network module 150. The audio output unit 3200 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the audio output unit 3200 may output a variable volume / music type according to a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target. In addition, the audio output unit 3200 may output a variable volume / music type to correspond to the speed of the dart pin.

In this case, the audio output unit 3200 may enhance the interest of the dart game by generating a sound by being located closer to the dart game user than the sound output unit 190 provided in the dart game apparatus 1000. .

The external camera unit 3800 may photograph whether the user projects the dart pin over the throw line. For example, the external camera unit 3800 may capture an image of the user projecting the dart pin by photographing a position adjacent to the throw line. In addition, the external camera unit 3800 may photograph an audience who is watching a dart game, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and may photograph various images.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the image irradiation unit 3700 may irradiate an image to the display area 315 of the dart game apparatus 1000. For example, the image irradiating unit 3700 may replace the function of the image irradiator 124 according to an embodiment of the present invention by irradiating an image on the display area 315 of the dart game apparatus 1000.

In addition, the image irradiation unit 3700 may allow the image to be output to the dart plate 2100 by radiating the variable screen onto the dart plate 2100.

The user recognition unit 3300 recognizes unique information of a remote user using radio waves by using a radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which is a kind of a short range communication technology. For example, a user may have a card with an RFID module, a mobile terminal, or a proprietary dart game equipment (eg, a personal dart equipment owned by him or her). The RFID module possessed by the user may record information identifying the user (for example, a personal ID and an identification code of the user registered in the database server). The user recognition unit 3300 identifies the dart game player playing by using the dart game device 1000 by identifying the RFID module possessed by the user, and updates the database for the identified dart game player, or Data can be accumulated.

In addition to RFID technology, the user recognition unit 3300 may use various technologies (for example, short-range communication technologies such as Bluetooth) that may transmit and receive unique information of a user in a contact / contactless manner. In addition, the user recognition unit 3300 may include a biometric data identification module for identifying the biometric data (voice, fingerprint, face) of the user in cooperation with the microphone, the touch pad, and the camera unit 140 of the user interface unit 3100. can do.

The storage unit 3400 may store a bill or a coin for performing a dart game. For example, the storage unit 3400 may store bills of 1,000 won or 5000 won directly from the dart game user.

In addition, the storage unit 3400 may obtain a game credit from the dart game user. For example, the storage unit 3400 may obtain game credits through the RFID card of the dart game user, and obtain game credits through the network module 150.

In this case, the game credit refers to a currency required to proceed the dart game, and the storage unit 3400 may obtain game credits from the user in various ways without being limited to the above-described method.

2 is a view for explaining a dart game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game system 10000 may include a dart game device 1000, a dart booth 2000, and a dart game assistance device 3000, and the dart booth 2000 may include a dart plate. 2100.

The dart game user may enjoy the dart game through the dart game system 10000. In this case, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a display area 315 formed to surround the outline of the dart target 200, so that the dart game apparatus 1000 may generate various effects.

For example, the user may enhance an interest in the dart game by outputting an event effect based on the position of the dart pin reaching the dart target 200.

In addition, by outputting the score area of the dart target 200 to the display area 315 in various ways, the user can easily identify the score of the dart target 200, and is output differently depending on the situation ), The user can play the dart game more easily.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 is provided through the dart plate input unit 2140 provided in the dart plate 2100 and / or the user interface unit 3100 provided in the dart game assistance device 3000. As the input to is performed, various situations inconvenient for the dart game user may not occur.

For example, the dart game user performs an input to the dart game device 1000 through the user interface unit 3100 provided in the dart plate input unit 2140 and / or the dart game assistance device 3000. There is no need to move to the dart game apparatus 1000 to perform input to the apparatus 1000. In particular, this allows the dart game user to directly perform input for the dart game without having to move to the dart game apparatus 1000 when the dart game user is a disabled person (eg, a person with inconvenient legs).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game assist device 3000 may include a user interface unit 3100, an audio output unit 3200, a user recognition unit 3300, a storage unit 3400, a holder 3500, And a support member 3600. Detailed description thereof has been given above with reference to FIG. 1.

3 is a view for explaining a dart game device having a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a display unit 120, a cover unit 130, a dart target 200, and a body structure 300. In this case, the display 120 may be arranged to output a variable screen at a position adjacent to at least a portion of the outline of the dart target 200.

For example, the dart target 200 may be disposed in contact with the display unit 120. In detail, for example, the display unit 120 may be provided with an accommodation groove, and the dart target 200 may be seated in the accommodation groove. In another embodiment, the display unit 120 may be configured of a plurality of display units, and the display units may have a shape capable of forming an accommodating groove for exposing the dart target 200. For example, one display unit may have a hemispherical accommodating groove. In this case, the other display unit may have a hemispherical accommodating groove which may be combined with an accommodating groove formed in the one display device to form a circular accommodating groove. However, this is exemplary and the receiving groove may be formed in one display unit constituting the display unit 120 or in three or more display units. In this case, the dart pin projected by the dart game player may be The dart target 200 may be reached through the hole formed in the cover 130.

In addition, the dart target 200 may be seated in a hole formed in the cover 130 or an accommodation groove formed in the cover 130. Alternatively, the dart target 200 may be exposed through an opening formed in the cover 130. In this case, the cover unit 130 may be disposed between the display unit 120 and the throw line so as to expose the dart target 200 and protect the display unit 120. In this case, the dart target 200 may be disposed between the display unit 120 and the throw line. The portion where the dart target 200 is disposed based on the distance from the throw line may be arranged in the order of the display unit 120 and the dart target 200. In this case, as described above, the dart target 200 may be exposed through an accommodation groove or an opening formed in the cover 130. The portion where the dart target 200 is not disposed on the distance from the throw line may be arranged in the order of the display unit 120 and the cover unit 130.

When the display unit 120 is positioned on the back surface of the dart target 120 based on the throw line, when the user located in the throw line looks at the portion adjacent to the outline of the dart target 120, the display unit 120 is located. Can be arranged. The display 120 may output a variable screen at a position adjacent to at least a portion of the outline of the dart target 200 under the control of the controller 110. The variable screen may include play information that is determined based on a location where a dart hits the dart target 200, an event effect that may be displayed according to a meeting of a specific event condition, an advertisement promotional image for the purpose of being exposed to a user, It may include an image, an image received through the network module 150, an image photographed through the camera unit 140 of the dart game apparatus 1000, or information accompanying other visual effects, but is not limited thereto. The variable screen may have a form of a still image or a motion picture.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the dart target 200 may be defined to include only segments to which different scores are assigned and boundaries that divide the segments according to the game rules of the dart game. In this case, the score assigned to each segment may be displayed by the display 120 as one of the variable screens. Specifically, the score corresponding to the single play of the closest segment may be displayed on the display unit 120 in a portion adjacent to the outline of the dart target 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. However, this is merely an example, and the variable screen displayed on a portion adjacent to at least a portion of the outline of the dart target 200 is not limited to the single player score. For example, an event effect, user related information (a user's character, a live-action image, etc.) may be displayed on a portion adjacent to at least a portion of the outline of the dart target 200, but is not limited thereto.

When the user hits a dart on an area corresponding to a double segment or a triple segment of the dart target 200, the display 120 calculates a score obtained in the play in an adjacent area of the dart target 200. Can be displayed. A process of calculating the score obtained in the play will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9.

According to the progress of the play, various pieces of information may be displayed on a portion located in an adjacent area of the dart target 200. As an example, play information may be displayed. The play information may include an acquisition score, an acquisition expectation score, an expected result information, and the like according to the current dart hit position. For example, it is possible to display the location information of the segment that must be hit in order to finally win the 01 game. Alternatively, the location information of the segment that can be scored in the cricket game may be displayed. The above-described method of displaying the location information may be achieved by the display 120 displaying the highlighting effect in an area closest to the position of the corresponding segment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display 120 may be implemented with at least one display unit. In addition, each of the at least one display unit may be independently controlled by the controller 110. In another embodiment, each of the at least one display unit may be interlocked and controlled by the controller 110 to implement a single image across the plurality of display units.

For example, the display unit 120 may be implemented as three display units 121, 122, and 123, and each of the three display units 121, 122, and 123 may be independently controlled by the controller 110. Can be controlled. For example, different images may be output to each of the three display units. Alternatively, the three display units may interwork with each other to display respective portions that implement a single image (or image).

In this case, the boundary line between the display units may be disposed in a direction parallel to the ground, and the boundary line between the display units and the circumference formed by the dart target 200 may meet. For example, the boundary line between the first display unit 121 and the second display unit 122 is located at the rear of the dart target 200, so that the circumference formed by the boundary line and the dart target 200 may meet. .

The boundary line between the display units may be separated by a bezel that implements an outline of each display unit. The dart target 200 may be positioned on a boundary line formed of the bezel. In this case, the dart target 200 may be disposed such that the boundary line formed of the bezel does not pass through the center line of the dart target 200.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the boundary between the display units may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

Each of the display units may be implemented as a flat display panel. In addition, each of the display units may be implemented as a curved display panel, but is not limited thereto.

The cover unit 130 may be positioned between the display unit 120 and the throw line to prevent the display unit 120 from being damaged by the dart pin projected by the dart user. For example, the cover 130 may be positioned adjacent to the display 120 between the display 120 and the throw line.

In this case, a hole may be formed in the cover 130, and a dart target 200 may be seated in the hole formed in the cover 130.

At least a part of the cover part 130 may be made of a material having light transparency. For example, the entirety of the cover part 130 may be transparent. In addition, a part of the cover part 130 may be transparent, a part of the cover part 130 may be translucent, and a part of the cover part 130 may be opaque, but is not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the degree of transparency of the cover 130 may vary according to the electrical signal applied to the cover 130, the degree of transparency of the cover 130 is controlled by the control of the controller can do.

In addition, an image may be output to at least a portion of the cover unit 130. For example, an advertisement image may be output to at least a portion of the cover unit 130, and various images (eg, a dart game image, a dart skill analysis image, etc.) may be output.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 120 may be provided with an accommodation groove, and the dart target 200 may be provided in the accommodation groove of the display unit 120. In this case, the cover unit 130 may include a hole, and the dart pin projected by the dart player may reach the dart target 200 through the hole included in the cover unit 130.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the receiving portion may be formed in the cover 130, the dart target 200 may be seated in the receiving groove formed in the cover 130.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a body structure 300.

The body structure 300 is provided in a direction perpendicular to the ground and extends in a direction opposite to the dart target from the upper end of the body 310 and the display 120 to support the display unit 120 of the dart game apparatus 1000. The cover unit 320 and the display unit 120 may be formed to include a lower support unit 330 extending in a throw line direction from the end contacting the ground.

Referring to FIG. 3, the body portion 310 may be implemented in a rectangular plate shape, but is not limited thereto. The body portion 310 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the body portion 310 may be implemented in the form of a square pillar. In this case, the controller 110 of the dart game apparatus 1000 may be provided in a space (eg, a space included in the square pillar) of the body 310.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cover 320 may be provided with at least a portion of the lighting unit 180, at least a portion of the sound output unit 190 may be provided. In addition, at least a portion of the camera unit 140 may be provided.

In addition, the lower supporter 330 may be provided with at least a portion of the lighting unit 180, at least a portion of the sound output unit 190, may be provided with at least a portion of the camera unit 140.

4 is a view for explaining a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The controller 110 may control the variable screen displayed on the display area 315. For example, the controller 110 may control the variable screen displayed on the display area 315 by controlling the display 120, and display the display area 315 by controlling the image irradiator 124. The variable screen may be controlled, and the variable screen displayed on the display area 315 may be controlled by controlling the image irradiation unit 3700 of the dart game assisting device 3000. The following description will be made based on the display unit 120, but the following detailed descriptions can also be implemented by the image irradiation unit 124 and / or the image irradiation unit 3700 of the dart game assisting device 3000.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may include at least one of an event effect determiner 112, a pre-event occurrence determiner 113, and a pre-event effect determiner 114. In this case, the controller 110 may be implemented by one processor and may be implemented by a plurality of processors, but is not limited thereto.

The event effect determiner 112 may determine a position at which the event effect is displayed on the display area 315 based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit.

For example, when the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, the sensing unit 160 may acquire information about a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, and determine the event effect determiner ( 112 may determine a location at which an event effect is displayed on the display area 315 based at least in part on the obtained location information.

In detail, the event effect determiner 112 may determine a portion adjacent to a point where a line extending from the center of the dart target to the position where the dart pin hits meets the outline of the dart target as the position where the event effect is to be displayed.

In addition, the event effect determiner 112 may determine a portion that matches the position where the dart pin is hit as a position where the event effect is to be displayed. For example, when the dart pin hits a specific position, the event effect determiner 112 may determine a position on the display area 315 that matches the hit position as the position where the event effect is to be displayed.

In addition, the event effect determiner 112 may determine a portion that matches the area including the location where the dart pin is hit as the position where the event effect is to be displayed. For example, the dart target 200 may be divided into a plurality of sectors of a fan shape, and the event effect determiner 112 may event a portion adjacent to an arc of a sector of a sector including a portion where the dart pin is hit. You can decide where the effect is displayed.

In addition, the event effect determiner 112 may determine the position in the screen area that falls within a predetermined distance range from the position in the dart target where the dart pin is projected as the position where the event effect is displayed in the screen area.

However, the event effect output position is not unconditionally dependent on the portion where the dart pin is hit, and the display 120 may output the event effect regardless of the position of the segment where the dart pin is hit. For example, the event effect may be displayed on the display 120 regardless of the position of the segment where the dart pin is hit.

The event effect determiner 112 may determine at least one of a kind of an event effect, a duration of the event effect, and an area of the event effect.

For example, the event effect determiner 112 may determine the event effect based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit. For example, when the dart pin is hit at a predetermined position, the event effect determiner 112 may determine an animation effect based on the position where the dart pin is determined as the event effect. For example, when the dart pin hits the double score area, the event effect determiner 112 controls the display area 315 to display the base score X and the final score X * 3 in chronological order. can do. For another example, when the dart pin hits the triple score area, the event effect determiner 112 may display the display area 315 such that the base score X and the final score X * 3 are displayed in chronological order. Can be controlled.

For another example, the event effect determiner 112 may determine the duration of the event effect based at least in part on the location where the dart pin is hit. For example, the duration of the event effect when the dart pin hits the double score region may be longer than the duration of the event effect when the dart pin hits the single score region (eg, a single score region. Can be twice as long as the duration of the hit). In addition, the duration of the event effect when the dart pin hits the triple score region may be longer than the duration of the event effect when the dart pin hits the double region.

The pre-event occurrence determining unit 113 may determine whether a predetermined event has occurred based on the dart game progress information. For example, the pre-event occurrence determining unit 113 may determine whether a predetermined event has occurred by determining whether the current dart pin throwing opportunity of the dart game player is included in the predetermined event. In detail, for example, the pre-event occurrence determining unit 113 may determine that a predetermined event has occurred when the current dart pin throwing opportunity of the dart game player is included in the predetermined event.

In this case, the predetermined event may include at least one of a dart pin throwing opportunity that determines whether the dart game player wins or loses, or a dart pin throwing opportunity when the dart pin throwing may be reversed.

The pre-event effect determiner 114 may determine the recommendation score region of the dart target 200 based on the information on the generated event, and determine the pre-event effect based on the determined recommendation score region.

For example, when the generated event is a dart pin throwing opportunity that determines the winning or losing of the dart game player, the pre-event effect determining unit 114 determines the score area determining the winning or losing as the recommended score area when the dart pin reaches. The pre-event effect may be output based on the determined recommendation score area.

In detail, for example, the pre-event effect determination unit 114 may determine a portion matched with the recommendation score area as a position where the pre-event effect is displayed, and a virtual line that passes simultaneously through the origin of the recommendation score area and the dart target is dart The portion adjacent to the point meeting the outline of the target may be determined as the position where the pre-event effect is displayed, but is not limited thereto.

In this case, the pre-event effect may be determined based on at least one of the pre-event and the determined recommendation score area. For example, if the pre-event is a dart pin throwing opportunity that determines the winning or losing of a dart game player, it may be an effect that includes the phrase “win”, and the pre-event is a dart pin throwing opportunity when reversible is possible when throwing a dart pin. In this case, the effect may include a “reverse” phrase, but is not limited thereto. In addition, when the recommendation score area is 20 points, it may be an effect including “20”, but is not limited thereto.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may determine the type of the image displayed on the display area 315 and the area in which the image is displayed in the display area 315 based on the identification information of the user projecting the dart pin. At least one of positions may be determined.

For example, the controller 110 may display a position where an image in a situation where the first user projects darts is displayed on the display area 315 and an image in a situation where the second user projects darts. The dart game apparatus 1000 may be controlled such that the positions displayed on the 315 are different from each other.

In detail, the screen area may be divided into a first user area in which an image related to a first user is output and a second user area in which an image related to a second user is output, and the first and second user areas It is possible to form separate areas within the screen area.

In addition, when the same situation occurs in the dart game, the controller 110 may control the display area 315 to display a different image on the display area 315 according to the acquired user identification information.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may determine whether the user plans to project the dart pin, and control not to display an image on the display area 315 based on the determination. For example, the controller 110 may receive a signal on whether the user projects the dart through the touch unit 2130 and control not to display an image on the display area 315 based on the received signal. can do. In detail, the controller 110 may control the display area 315 such that an image is not displayed on the display area 315 while the user touches the touch part 2130 disposed on at least a part of the dart plate 2100. Can be.

5 is a diagram for describing a method of determining an event effect related to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, the sensing unit 160 may obtain information about a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target 200. The event effect determiner 112 may determine a position where the event effect is displayed on the display 120 based at least in part on the acquired position information.

5, when the dart pin reaches the dart target, the event effect determiner 112 is adjacent to a point where a line extending from the origin of the dart target to the position where the dart pin is hit meets the outline of the dart target. The portion 510 may be determined as the location where the event effect is to be displayed.

It is only an embodiment of the present invention that the adjacent portion 510 shown in FIG. 5 contacts the dart target, and the adjacent portion 510 may not contact the dart target.

The adjacent portion 510 shown in FIG. 5 is exemplary, and the adjacent portion 510 according to an embodiment of the present invention may refer to any region located near the dart target. As an example, the adjacent portion 510 may mean an area surrounding a dart target. In detail, the adjacent portion 510 may be output on the display 120 to form a score display area (not shown) indicating a basic score assigned to each segment of the dart target. In this case, the display 120 may be controlled to implement a visual effect that changes according to a game play result or a reward in the score display area (not shown).

For example, the display unit 120 including the plurality of display units may display a single event effect displayed over the plurality of display units. In this case, when at least one portion of the single event effect is displayed on the portion 510 adjacent to the outline on the dart target 200, the single event effect is displayed on the adjacent portion 510 of the display 120. It can be expressed as being.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a method of determining an event effect related to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the dart pin reaches the dart target 200, the sensing unit 160 may obtain information about a position where the dart pin reaches the dart target 200. The event effect determiner 112 may determine a position where the event effect is displayed on the display 120 based at least in part on the acquired position information.

Referring to FIG. 6, the dart target 200 may be divided into a plurality of sectors having a sector shape, and the event effect determiner 112 may be adjacent to an arc of a sector having a sector in which a dart pin is hit. The portion 610 may be determined as the location where the event effect is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing a method of displaying a variable screen surrounding a dart target in a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a variable screen may be output to the display area 315 at a position adjacent to the dart target 200.

For example, the variable screen may be displayed to surround the dart target. Specifically, referring to FIG. 7A, a variable screen is displayed to form a score display area (not shown) that displays a basic score assigned to each segment of the dart target in a form 710 surrounding the dart target. Can be. In this case, the variable screen may be output by the display unit 120 and may be irradiated by the image irradiator 124.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the area where the variable screen is displayed may be changed based on a control signal input by at least one of the user interface unit 3100 and the game setting input unit 3200.

For example, in the case of referring to 7 (a), 7 (b), and 7 (c), when the user wants to enlarge the area where the variable screen is displayed, the area 710 of FIG. The area where the variable screen is gradually displayed may be widened to the area 730 of FIG. 7C through the area 720 of 7b.

As another example, when the user wants to narrow the area where the variable screen is displayed, the area 710 of FIG. 7A through the area 720 of 7 (b) to the area 730 of FIG. 7C. ) May gradually narrow the area where the variable screen is displayed.

The above-described example is merely an embodiment in which the area where the variable screen is displayed is adjusted, and the area where the variable screen is displayed may be adjusted by the controller 110 in various ways.

As another example of the present invention, the display unit 120 may output a plurality of variable screens, and each of the plurality of variable screens may be output over at least one display unit by being controlled by the controller 110. . In this case, the number of display units displaying at least one variable screen among the plurality of variable screens may be different.

For example, when the display unit 120 outputs two variable screens, the first variable screen may include a plurality of display units (eg, a first display unit and a second display) included in the display unit 120. Unit, third display unit, etc.). In addition, the second variable screen may be displayed over at least two or more display units of the plurality of display units, but is not limited thereto.

In this case, the number of display units for outputting the variable screen may vary according to the type of the variable screen. For example, when the variable screen is a background image, the variable screen may be output over at least two or more display units included in the display unit 120. In addition, when the variable screen is a score obtained by the user in the dart game, the variable screen may be displayed on the first display unit of the plurality of display units. In addition, when the variable screen is an image photographing the dart game player, the variable screen may be displayed on the second display unit of the plurality of display units. The above examples are only an example, and the number of display units for outputting the variable screen may vary according to the type of the variable screen.

In this case, at least some of the plurality of variable screens output to the display unit 120 may be different. For example, the first variable screen may include a background image, and the second variable screen may include information about a game currently in progress. For another example, the first variable screen may include an image of the dart game player that the camera unit captures, and the second variable screen may include an image of the dart target that the camera unit captures.

In addition, at least some of the plurality of variable screens output to the display unit 120 may be the same. For example, an image displayed on the first variable screen and an image displayed on the second variable screen may be the same.

In addition, at least some of the plurality of variable screens output to the display unit 120 may be the same, and at least some of the plurality of variable screens to be displayed on the display unit 120 may be different. For example, the first variable screen may include a background image, the second variable screen may include information about a game in progress, and the third variable screen may display an image of a dart game player captured by the camera unit. The fourth variable screen may include the same variable screen as the image included in the third variable screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a method of displaying a variable screen adjacent to a dart target according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the variable screen may be displayed adjacent to the dart target 200.

In an embodiment in which the variable screen is displayed adjacent to the dart target 200, the variable screen is displayed in a form crossing at least two points facing each other with respect to the dart target 200 so that at least one of the variable screen is displayed. Some may be displayed adjacent to the dart target 200.

In detail, referring to FIG. 8, the variable screen is positioned at a first point on the upper right side of the dart target 200 in the display area 315 and on the lower left side of the dart target 200 in the display area 3150. It is displayed in a form crossing the second point, and at least a part of the variable screen may contact the dart target 200.

In another example, the variable screen may include a first point on the lower right side of the dart target 200 in the display area 315 and a first position on the upper left side of the dart target 200 in the display area 315. Displayed in a form that crosses a point, at least a portion of the variable screen may contact the dart target 200.

The variable screen is not limited to the above-described example, and the variable screen may be displayed in a form of crossing various points facing each other with respect to the dart target 200.

In another embodiment in which the variable screen is displayed adjacent to the dart target 200, at least some of the variable screen may be covered by the dart target 200.

For example, when the event effect is displayed on the display area 315, the variable screen may be displayed adjacent to the dart target 200 by hiding at least a part of the event effect by the dart target 200.

9 is a view for explaining a method of determining an event effect associated with an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the event effect determiner 112 may determine the event effect based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit.

For example, when the dart pin hits the double score region, the event effect determiner 112 may control the display 120 to display the process of calculating the final score X * 2 in chronological order. have.

In addition, when the dart pin hits the triple score region, the event effect determiner 112 may control the display 120 to display the process of calculating the final score X * 2 in chronological order.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the dart pin hits a triple region of 16, the event effect determiner 112 may include a basic score 16, a process of calculating the score (16 * 3), and a final score 48. The display 120 may be controlled to be displayed in chronological order.

The above-described embodiment is only an embodiment of the present invention, and the event effect determiner 112 is not limited thereto and may determine the event effect in various ways based at least in part on the position where the dart pin is hit.

10 is a diagram for describing display units associated with an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display 120 may be implemented with at least one display unit. In addition, each of the at least one display unit may be independently controlled by the controller 110.

For example, the display unit 120 may be implemented as three display units 121, 122, and 123, and each of the three display units 121, 122, and 123 may be independently controlled by the controller 110. Can be controlled. For example, different images may be output to each of the three display units. Referring to FIG. 10, the boundary line between the display units may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

In addition, at least one of the horizontal length and the vertical length of the display units may be the same. For example, referring to FIG. 10, the horizontal length and the vertical length of the display units may be the same.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing a positional relationship between a display unit and a dart target according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display 120 may include an accommodation groove 910 that can accommodate the dart target 200. In this case, the dart target 200 may be seated in the accommodation groove 910 of the display unit 120.

In addition, the cover 130 may include a hole 131. When the dart game player projects the dart pin, the projected dart pin may pass through the hole 131 of the cover unit 130, and the dart pin passing through the hole 131 may be seated on the display unit 120. The dart target 200 may be reached.

12 is a view for explaining a positional relationship between a cover part and a dart target according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the dart target 200 may be seated on the cover 130. For example, a hole 131 may be formed in the cover 130, and the dart target 200 may be seated in the hole 131 formed in the cover 130.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the receiving portion may be formed in the cover portion 130, and the dart target 200 may be seated in the receiving groove formed in the cover portion 130.

FIG. 12A illustrates an embodiment in which the dart target 200 is seated in the receiving groove of the cover 130, and FIG. 9B illustrates the dart target 200 of the cover 130. An embodiment seated in a hole is shown.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for describing a method of operating a display unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display 120 may be divided into a plurality of areas and display various images under the control of the controller 110. For example, the display 120 may be divided into three regions 13 (a), 13 (b), and 13 (c), and each region may be independently controlled by the controller 110. have. In this case, the first area 13 (a) may be in the form of a polygon (eg, triangle, rectangle, pentagon, etc.) having a predetermined area located above the dart target 200 in the display 120. The second region 13 (b) may be in the form of a polygon (eg, triangle, square, pentagon, etc.) having a predetermined area located below the dart target 200 in the display 120. The third region 13 (c) may be an area except for the first area and the second area.

Referring to FIG. 13, when the dart pin reaches the dart target, the first region 13 (a) and / or the second region 13 (b) may have an event effect based on the area hit by the dart pin. It may be displayed relatively small, and the event effect based on the area hit by the dart pin may be displayed relatively large in the third region 13 (c). In this case, the event effects displayed in the first region 13 (a) and / or the second region 13 (b) and the third region 13 (c) may be the same, but not identical. Can be. In this case, a phrase based on a region hit by the dart pin (eg, Low Ton, etc.) may be further displayed in the first region 13 (a) and / or the second region 13 (b).

In detail, for example, when the dart player acquires 100 to 150 points by projecting at least one dart pin in a count-up 01 game, the low tone may be displayed, and at least one dart in the count-up 01 game or the like. If you hit a pin and the dart player scores between 151 and 177, you can see HIGH TON.If the dart game player burns all three darts in a turn, the HAT TRICK PHOENIX EYE may be displayed if the dart game player puts all three darts into a double bull in one turn, and the dart game player takes three darts in one turn. Tone 80 may be displayed when all 20 triples have been placed, and the THREE IN A BED will be displayed when the dart game player places three darts in the same triple or double zone in one turn. It may be, the dart game player on one of the turns of the cricket game may display a height horse (WHITE HORSE) have loaded the dart 3 to each other triple region.

However, this is only an example, and the display unit 120 of the dart game apparatus 1000 according to an exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. In detail, the display unit 120 does not include the first region 13 (a) and the second region 13 (b), and is configured to display a single event effect across the plurality of display units. Can be.

14 is a view for explaining a method of operating a display unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the score layer 1210 of the dart target 200 may be output to a portion of the display 120 that is positioned around the dart target 200. The dot layer 1210 of the dart target 200 may include a score region 1211 and a portion 1212 that is not a score region. In this case, the score area 1211 and the portion 1212 that is not the score area are output in different colors, so that the dart game player can easily check the score of the dart target 200.

In addition, a layer 1220 that emphasizes the score layer may be output outside the score layer 1210. The color that is different from the non-scoring portion 1212 included in the score layer 1210 of the dart target 200 is output to the layer 1220 that emphasizes the score layer, so that the score layer 1210 of the dart target 200 is displayed. The score area included in can be highlighted.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the score area 1211 included in the score layer 1210 of the dart target 200 may be different according to the number indicated by the score area 1211. For example, referring to FIG. 12, 3 and 18 may be different. In addition, the portion 1212 that is not the score area may also vary depending on the number indicated by the score area 1211. For example, the color of the portion 1212 that is not the score area of 3 and the portion that is not the score area of 18 may be different.

Since the score layer of the existing dart target 200 is provided together with the dart target 200, there is a disadvantage in that the color cannot be expressed. In addition, although the idea of emphasizing the dart target 200 by adding illumination to the dart target 200 has existed, this has the disadvantage of complicating the structure of the dart target 200.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 120 is disposed around the dart target 200, so that the score of the dart target 200 can be easily emphasized.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for describing a dart game system including an image irradiator according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game system 10000 may include a dart game device 1000, a dart booth 2000, and a dart game assistance device 3000, and the dart booth 2000 may include a dart plate. 2100.

In this case, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include an image irradiator 124, and the screen area included in the dart game apparatus 1000 accommodates a variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124, thereby allowing a dart game. The image related to the image may be output to the display area 315.

According to another embodiment, the dart game assisting device 3000 may include an image irradiation unit 3700, and the screen area provided in the dart game apparatus 1000 may be a variable screen irradiated by the image irradiation unit 3700. By accepting the image, an image related to the dart game may be output to the display area 315.

The dart game user may enjoy the dart game through the dart game system 10000. In this case, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a display area 315 formed to surround the outline of the dart target 200, so that the dart game apparatus 1000 may generate various effects.

For example, the user may enhance an interest in the dart game by outputting an event effect based on the position of the dart pin reaching the dart target 200.

In addition, by outputting the score area of the dart target 200 to the display area 315 in various ways, the user can easily identify the score of the dart target 200, and is output differently depending on the situation ), The user can play the dart game more easily.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 is provided through the dart plate input unit 2140 provided in the dart plate 2100 and / or the user interface unit 3100 provided in the dart game assistance device 3000. As the input to is performed, various situations inconvenient for the dart game user may not occur.

For example, the dart game user performs an input to the dart game device 1000 through the user interface unit 3100 provided in the dart plate input unit 2140 and / or the dart game assistance device 3000. There is no need to move to the dart game apparatus 1000 to perform input to the apparatus 1000. In particular, this allows the dart game user to directly perform input for the dart game without having to move to the dart game apparatus 1000 when the dart game user is a disabled person (eg, a person with inconvenient legs).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the functions implemented by the dart game device 1000 having the display unit 120 described above may also be implemented by the dart game device 1000 having the image irradiator 124. Can be. For example, the dart game apparatus 1000 may output a variable screen around the dart target 200 by using the image irradiator 124.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the variable screen may be irradiated to the dart plate 2100 by the image irradiator 124. For example, the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 may be output in an area between the lower support unit 330 of the dart game apparatus 1000 and the dart plate input unit 2140 of the dart plate 2100. In detail, for example, the image irradiator 124 provided in the cover 320 of the dart game apparatus 1000 may irradiate the variable screen toward the dart plate 2100. In addition, the image irradiator 124 provided in the lower support 330 of the dart game apparatus 1000 may irradiate the variable screen toward the dart plate 2100.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the dart game user wants to project the dart pin, the image irradiator 124 may project the dart pin to the dart target for a predetermined time period under the control of the controller 110. The variable screen may not be irradiated to the display area 315 until it is detected. In this case, whether the dart game user intends to project the dart pin may be determined based on a signal obtained from the touch unit 2130.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing a dart game device including an image irradiator according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include an image irradiator 124 and a display area 315.

The display area 315 may accommodate the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124, and the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 may be output to the display area 315. The display area 315 may be implemented to have a shorter distance from the virtual surface extending upwardly from the throw line toward the distal portion from the center portion. In addition, the display area 315 may be implemented in a hemispherical shape or parabolic shape so that the image irradiated from the image irradiator 124 can be reflected to the user.

The image irradiator 124 may be provided in the dart game device 1000 to irradiate the variable screen toward the display area 315. For example, the image irradiator 124 may be provided on the cover 320 of the dart game apparatus 1000 to irradiate a variable screen toward the display area 315. In addition, the image irradiator 124 may be disposed on the lower support 330 of the dart game apparatus 1000 to irradiate the variable screen toward the display area 315.

In addition, the image irradiator 124 may include a plurality of image irradiating units, at least some of the plurality of image irradiating units may be disposed on the cover part 320, and at least some of the plurality of image irradiating units may be disposed on the lower support unit. 330 may be disposed.

In this case, in the display area 315 of the dart game apparatus 1000, the variable screens irradiated by the plurality of image irradiation units may be combined to output various images in association with each other.

For example, the display area 315 may be divided into a plurality of areas, and the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 disposed on the cover part 320 may be output to at least some of the areas. The variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 disposed on the lower support 330 may be output to at least some other regions.

As another example, at least a portion of the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiating unit 3700 disposed on the cover 320 and the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiating unit 3700 disposed on the lower support unit 330 may be provided. An image may be generated by combining at least a portion, and the generated image may be output to the display area 315.

For example, at least a portion of the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 disposed on the cover 320 and at least a portion of the variable screen irradiated by the image irradiator 124 disposed on the lower support 330 may overlap. The overlapping portions can be connected by edge blending techniques. As a result, an image such as one large screen that is naturally long and long may be output to the display area 315.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a cover 130 to protect the display area 315, and the cover 130 may accommodate the dart target 200. Can be. For example, referring to FIG. 14A, the cover part 130 may include a receiving groove for seating the dart target 200, and the dart target 200 may be provided in the receiving groove of the cover part 130. This can be seated. For another example, referring to FIG. 14B, the cover 130 may include a hole for seating the dart target 200, and the hole of the cover 130 may include a dart target 200. Can be seated.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing a dart game apparatus including an image irradiator according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart target 200 may be provided in the display area 315. For example, the display area 315 may be provided with a receiving groove for seating the dart target 200, and the dart target 200 may be seated in the receiving groove provided in the display area 315. According to another embodiment, the dart target 200 may be attached to the display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

18 is a view for explaining a dart plate input unit related to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the dart plate 2100 may include a dart plate input unit 2140, a throw line lighting unit 2110, and a touch unit 2130.

The dart plate input unit 2140 may be disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate to receive an input related to the performance of the dart game from the user. In addition, the controller 110 may control operations of the dart game based on an input from the dart plate input unit 2140. For example, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be provided at a position closer to the dart target 200 than the throw line lighting unit 2110 in the dart plate. In this case, the dart plate input unit 2140 may include a left direction input area, a right direction input area, an upward direction input area, a downward direction input area, a selection input area, and a cancel input area, but is not limited thereto.

In this case, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be formed of a conductive pressure sensitive member. For example, the dart plate input unit 2140 may be implemented with at least one of a pressure sensitive conductive film and a pressure sensitive conductive cloth (eg, velostat, etc.), but is not limited thereto.

The controller 110 may adjust input information that may be input by the dart plate input unit 2140 based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user specification information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information that may be input through the dart plate input unit 2140 in advance, and when the user is identified based on the identification information obtained by the dart game apparatus 1000, the controller The controller 110 may adjust information that may be input through the dart plate input unit 2140 based on previously stored information. In this case, the adjusted information may include information on selection and cancellation of the game mode and information on selection and cancellation of the player, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the user may select the number of dart game players, the dart game play method (zero one game, the cricket game, etc.), the dart game method (one person play, network play, etc.) through the dart plate input unit 2140. have. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user may select a virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140.

In addition, the user may select a dart game match-up mode that can be played with the virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140. For example, the user may select “With mode” to play in a team with the virtual player or “Vs mode” to play in a different team with the virtual player through the dart plate input unit 2140.

In addition, the controller 110 may determine whether to activate the dart plate input unit 2140 based in part on at least one of user identification information and pre-stored user designation information. For example, each of the dart game users may store information on whether the dart plate input unit 2140 is utilized in advance, and when the dart game user identifies the dart game user based on the identification information obtained by the dart game apparatus 1000, The controller 110 may determine whether the dart plate input unit 2140 is activated based on previously stored information.

The throw line illumination unit 2110 refers to an illumination unit for displaying a throw line that is a reference line for the user to project the dart pin. For example, certain portions of the dart plate 2100 may be continuously provided with illumination (eg, LEDs, OLEDs, etc.) for displaying a throw line. For example, lights constituting the throw line lighting unit 2110 may be disposed at at least a portion of the line where the throw line is located according to the standard of the dart game. The throw line lighting unit 2110 may control the blinking state by the controller 110 according to the game mode of the dart game apparatus 1000. For example, the throw line lighting unit 2110 may be turned on only when the dart game device 1000 is in a game state. The “in-game state” may refer to a state in which a user inputs credits for legitimately playing the game through the storage unit 3400 and proceeds with the dart game. The credit may be input through the storage unit 3400 or received through the network module 150. The throw line lighting unit 2110 allows a dart game user to easily recognize a throw line, which is a reference line for projecting the dart pin. In another embodiment, the throw line lighting unit 2110 may be turned off by the control unit 110 when the dart game device 1000 is not a “game state” so that identification of the throw line may be relatively difficult.

The touch unit 2130 refers to a module disposed on at least a portion of the dart plate 2100 to recognize a user's touch input. For example, the touch unit 2130 may extend in a direction away from the throw line illumination unit 2110 with respect to the dart target 200. In this case, the touch unit 2130 may be located adjacent to at least a portion of the throw line lighting unit 2110.

In this case, the touch unit 2130 may be formed of a conductive pressure sensitive member. For example, the touch unit 2130 may be implemented with at least one of a pressure sensitive conductive film and a pressure sensitive conductive cloth, but is not limited thereto. When the dart game user applies a force to at least a portion of the conductive pressure sensitive member, the resistance of the conductive pressure sensitive member is changed to recognize that the touch unit 2130 has become a touch.

The controller 110 may determine whether the user intends to project the dart pin based on the signal from the touch unit 2130. For example, when the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130, the controller 110 may determine that the user wants to project the dart pin.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may operate the camera unit 140 when the dart game user wants to project the dart pin. For example, the controller 110 may operate the camera unit 140 when the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may edit the stored dart game image based on a time point at which the dart game user wants to project the dart pin. For example, the controller 110 edits the image photographed by the camera unit 140, so that the dart game user touches the touch unit 2130 among the images continuously photographed by the camera unit 140. An image for a predetermined time may be acquired based on the reference, and the obtained image may be stored.

Referring to FIG. 18, the dart plate input unit 2140 may contact at least a portion of the throw line lighting unit 2110, and the touch unit 2130 may also contact at least a portion of the throw line lighting unit 2110. In addition, the dart plate input unit 2140, the throw line lighting unit 2110, and the touch unit 2130 may be sequentially arranged. In another embodiment of the present invention, the dart plate input unit 2140 and the touch unit 2130 may be integrated into one module.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining that the controller 110 provides a dart game match-up mode performed by a plurality of players including a virtual player and at least one real player, according to another exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may be included. The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may provide a dart game match-up mode that can be performed by a plurality of players including at least one virtual player and at least one real player.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may provide a dart game match-up mode in which a team including a virtual player and a real player together can play with at least one other team. In this case, there may be more than one virtual player, and more than one real player.

For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may provide a dart game match-up mode in which the first reality player and the first virtual player may be the same team, and may play. It is possible to provide a dart game match-up mode in which the first virtual player and the second virtual player can be the same team and playable.

In addition, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may play the dart game match-up mode in which the first reality player and the first virtual player are the same team and the second reality player and the second virtual player are the same team. Can be provided. In this case, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may adjust the balance of the dart game skills between the teams by adjusting the dart game skills of the virtual players.

In addition, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may provide a dart game match-up mode in which a team composed of only virtual players, a team composed only of real players, or a combination thereof may play with at least one other team. In this case, there may be more than one virtual player, and more than one real player.

For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may play the first real player and the second real player as the first team, and the first virtual player and the second virtual player as the second team. A dart game match-up mode can be provided.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 displays the first image set in advance according to the hit position of the dart pin projected from the at least one real player detected by the sensing unit 160. The area 315 may be displayed.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may preset a condition in which the first image is displayed. For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 has a hit position of a double bull 410, a single bull 420, a triple ring 440, and a double ring. In the case of a double ring 460, the first image may be set to be displayed. The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may receive and set a user's input, and set it according to data received from an external device, but is not limited thereto.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may obtain information about the hit position of the dart pin projected by the real player. Here, there may be more than one real player.

For example, the sensing unit 160 has a hit position of the dart pin projected by the real player, such as a double bull 410, a single bull 420, and an area of the dart target 200. It can detect whether it is Small single (430), Triple ring (440), Large single (450), or Double ring (460). The competitive mode provider 115 may obtain information about the hit position from the sensing unit 160.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the first image on the display area 315 according to the hit position of the dart pin projected from the real player.

For example, when the hit position is the triple ring 440 and the double bull 410, the first image is preset to be displayed and the hit of the dart pin projected from the real player. When the position is a triple ring 440 or a double bull 410, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may allow the first image to be displayed on the display area 315. .

The first image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the first image may be associated with a virtual player constituting the same team as the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. In addition, the first image may be related to a virtual player constituting a team different from the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, although the first image does not participate in the dart game, it may be associated with at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The first image may include an effect image of the hit position of the projected dart pin. For example, the first video may include a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts triple, a video in which the virtual player appears and shouts a double, a video in which the virtual player appears and shouts a double bull. It may include, but is not limited thereto.

The time point at which the first image is displayed may be preset. For example, the first image may be displayed on the display area 315 as soon as the dart pin projected from the real player arrives at the dart target 200, and after the dart pin arrives at the dart target 200, It may be displayed after the set time has passed, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the first image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the first image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The first image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the first image may be displayed on a part of the lower left area in the display area 315. In addition, the first image may be displayed on a part of the lower right area in the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entire display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the display area 315 according to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins projected in one round from one of the at least one real player. This second image can be displayed.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may preset a case in which the second image is displayed. For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 calculates a sum of scores of a plurality of dart pins projected in one round, and sets the display to display a second image when the calculated value is greater than the preset value. Can be. In addition, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may set to display the second image when the hit position of the one or more dart pins among the plurality of dart pins projected in one round corresponds to a specific region. The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 is not limited thereto, and in various cases, the second game match mode providing unit 115 may set the second image to be displayed on the display area 315 according to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins projected in one round. have.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may obtain information about the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins projected by the real player in one round from the sensing unit 160. For example, when the real player projects the dart pin three times in one round, information about the hit position of each dart pin three times may be obtained from the sensing unit 160.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the second image according to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins. For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 calculates a sum of scores respectively matched to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins, and when the calculated value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the display area 315 is displayed. The second image may be displayed. For another example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the display area 315 when the area including the hit positions of the two dart pins is the same among the hit positions of the three dart pins projected in one round. This second image can be displayed.

The second image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the second image may be associated with a virtual player constituting the same team as the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, the second image may be related to a virtual player forming a team different from the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, although the second image does not participate in the dart game, it may be related to at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The second image may include an AWARD image for hit positions of the dart pins projected in one round. For example, the second image is a phenomenon in which a virtual player appears and shouts Nice, which means to compliment a real player, and a phenomenon in which a virtual player appears and shouts Good, which means a praise for a real player. It may include, but not limited to, a video showing cheering to show the congratulations of the real player with the appearance of the virtual player, a video shouting the perfect (Perfect) indicating that the virtual player has appeared and the reality is perfect.

The time point at which the second image is displayed may be preset. For example, the second image may be displayed when one round ends, when a predetermined time passes after one round ends, or when a user input is received after one round ends. It is not limited to this.

The display period of the second image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the second image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The second image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the second image may be displayed on a part of the lower left area of the display area 315. In addition, the second image may be displayed on a part of the lower right area of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entire display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 anticipates the round of the real player, and before the round of the real player starts according to the identification information, the third image is displayed on the display area 315. Can be displayed on the

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may anticipate the round of the real player. For example, when the first player and the second player play a dart match game, and the second player's round is finished, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may expect the first player's round to start. Can be.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may allow the third image to be displayed on the display area 315 according to the identification information of the real player before the round of the real player starts. For example, when the first player and the second player play a dart match game and the round of the second player is ended, the virtual game match mode providing unit 115 determines whether the first player and the second player finish the game according to the identification information of the first player. Before the round of one player starts, the third image may be displayed on the display area 315.

The identification information means various information related to the real player. For example, the identifying information may include score points earned by the real player before the start of the current round, points per dart of the real player, marks per round (MPR) of the real player, membership level of the real player. , A record of the real player, and the like, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and may include various pieces of information related to the real player.

The third image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the third image may be related to a virtual player constituting the same team as the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, the third image may be related to a virtual player forming a team different from the real player among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, although the third image does not participate in the dart game, it may be related to at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The third image may include a cheer image for the real player. For example, the third video may include a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts Fighting, a video in which the virtual player appears and encourages, a video in which the virtual player appears and calls for cheering, and the like. Do not.

The time point at which the third image is displayed may be preset. For example, the third image may be displayed when a predetermined time elapses after one round ends or when a user input is received after one round ends, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the third image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the third image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The third image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the third image may be displayed on a portion of the lower left side of the display area 315. In addition, the second image may be displayed on a part of the lower right side of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entirety of the display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 detects a round of the virtual player and displays an image related to the dart pin projection of the virtual player while the detected round of the virtual player is played. Region 315 may be displayed.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may detect a round of the virtual player. For example, when the first reality player and the first virtual player play the dart match mode and the round of the first reality player ends, the virtual game match mode providing unit 115 is a round of the first virtual player. Can be detected.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may cause the display area 315 to display a fourth image related to the dart pin projection of the virtual player while the round of the virtual player is played.

The fourth image may include an operation image in which the virtual player projects the dart pin, an image in which the dart pin moves in the direction of the dart target, an image in which the projected dart pin arrives at the dart target, or a combination thereof. For example, when the fourth image is divided into two regions, the first region includes an operation image in which the virtual player projects the dart pins, and the second region is an image in which the projected dart pins arrive at the dart target. It may include. In addition, the fourth image is divided into three regions, the first region on the right side includes an operation image in which the virtual player projects the dart pins, and the second region in the center is an image in which the projected dart pins move toward the dart target direction. The third region on the left side may include an image in which the projected dart pin arrives at the dart target.

When the fourth image is divided into a plurality of regions, each region may be displayed simultaneously or sequentially.

For example, when the fourth image is divided into three regions, an operation image in which the virtual player of the first region projects the dart pin, an image in which the projected dart pin of the second region moves in the direction of the dart target, and Images in which the projected dart pins of three regions arrive at the dart target may be simultaneously displayed. In addition, an operation image in which the virtual player of the first area projects the dart pin is first displayed, and then an image in which the projected dart pin of the second area moves toward the dart target is displayed, and then the projected dart pin of the third area is displayed. An image arriving at the dart target may be displayed.

The fourth image may include various effects. For example, the dart pin projection image included in the fourth image may include a slow effect in which the dart pin moves slowly toward the dart target, an effect in which the moving dart pin shines, and an effect in which the dart pin closes up and moves. It may include, but is not limited thereto and may include various effects.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the fifth image set in advance according to the hit position of the dart pin projected from the at least one virtual player on the display area 315. Can be.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may obtain information about the hit position of the dart pin projected by the virtual player. Here, there may be more than one virtual player.

For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 has a hit position of the dart pin projected by the virtual player as a double bull 410 or a single bull in the area of the dart target 200. 420, Small single 430, Triple ring 440, Large single 450, or Double ring 460. have.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the fifth image on the display area 315 according to the hit position of the dart pin projected from the virtual player.

For example, when the hit position is the triple ring 440 and the double bull 410, the fifth image is preset to be displayed, and the hit of the dart pin projected from the virtual player is preset. If the position is a triple ring 440 or a double bull 410, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may allow the fifth image to be displayed on the display area 315. .

The fifth image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the fifth image may be related to a virtual player that forms the same team as the virtual player projecting the dart pin among the virtual players participating in the dart game. In addition, the fifth image may be related to a virtual player forming a team different from a player projecting the dart pin among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, although the fifth image does not participate in the dart game, it may be related to at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The fifth image may include an effect image of the hit position of the projected dart pin. For example, the fifth image may include a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts triple, a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts a double, a video in which a virtual player appears and shouts a double bull. It may include, but is not limited thereto.

The time point at which the fifth image is displayed may be preset. For example, the fifth image may be displayed in the display area 315 as soon as the dart pin projected from the virtual player arrives at the dart target 200, and after the dart pin arrives at the dart target 200, It may be displayed after the set time has passed, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the fifth image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the fifth image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The fifth image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the fifth image may be displayed on a portion of the lower left side of the display area 315. In addition, the fifth image may be displayed on a portion of the lower right side of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entirety of the display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the display area 315 according to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins projected in one round from one of the at least one virtual player. The sixth image can be displayed.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may obtain information about hit positions of the plurality of dart pins projected by the virtual player in one round. For example, when the virtual player projects the dart pin three times in one round, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may obtain information about the hit position of each dart pin three times.

The virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may cause the display area 315 to display the sixth image according to hit positions of the plurality of dart pins. For example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 calculates a sum of scores respectively matched to the hit positions of the plurality of dart pins, and when the calculated value is equal to or greater than a preset value, the display area 315 is displayed. The sixth image may be displayed. For another example, the virtual game match-up mode providing unit 115 may display the display area 315 when the area including the hit positions of the two dart pins is the same among the hit positions of the three dart pins projected in one round. The sixth image can be displayed.

The sixth image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the sixth image may be related to a virtual player constituting the same team as the virtual player projecting the dart among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, the sixth image may be related to a virtual player forming a team different from the virtual player projecting the dart among the virtual players participating in the dart game. Also, although the sixth image does not participate in the dart game, it may be associated with at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000, and may be related to the virtual player that projected the dart.

The sixth image may include an AWARD image for hit positions of the dart pins projected in one round. For example, the sixth video includes a phenomenon in which a virtual player appears and shouts a nice voice, a phenomenon in which a virtual player appears and shouts a good sound, an image in which a virtual player appears and cheers, and a virtual player appear. It may include an image shouting the perfect (Perfect), but is not limited thereto.

The time point at which the sixth image is displayed may be preset. For example, the sixth image may be displayed when one round ends, or when a predetermined time passes after one round ends, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the sixth image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the sixth image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The sixth image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the sixth image may be displayed on a portion of the lower left side of the display area 315. In addition, the sixth image may be displayed on a part of the lower right side of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entirety of the display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

20 is a diagram for describing a method of generating, by a controller, a lesson image according to another exemplary embodiment.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 of the dart game apparatus 1000 may include a motion information acquisition unit 116, a foot pressure information acquisition unit 117, a projection guide information generation unit 118, and a lesson image generation unit. 119 may be included.

The motion information acquisition unit 116 may acquire motion information of the dart pin projected by the dart game user. The motion information refers to the information on the movement of the dart pin for a time after the dart pin is projected by the user and before the dart pin reaches the dart target 200. For example, the motion information may include speed information of the dart pin and trajectory information of the projected dart pin, but may not be limited thereto and may include various information related to the movement of the dart pin.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the motion information acquisition unit 116 may obtain the motion information of the dart pin from the motion measurement module 400 included in the dart game apparatus 1000. For example, the motion measuring module 400 may measure the motion of the dart pin using the Doppler effect, and the motion information obtaining unit 116 may receive information about the measured motion from the motion measuring module 400. Can be.

In addition, the motion information acquisition unit 116 may acquire motion information of the dart pin by analyzing the image photographed by the camera unit 140. For example, the camera unit 140 may photograph the movement of the dart pin projected by the dart game user, and the motion information acquisition unit 116 may acquire information about the movement of the dart pin by analyzing the photographed image. Can be.

When the dart game user projects the dart, the foot pressure information obtaining unit 117 may obtain foot pressure information, which is information about pressure applied by the foot of the dart game user. In this case, the foot pressure information may include at least one of foot shape information, foot position information, and detailed foot pressure information, but is not limited thereto.

The foot shape information means information related to the shape formed by the foot of the dart game user when the dart game user projects the dart.

The detailed foot pressure information means detailed information on the pressure applied by the foot of the dart game user when the dart game user projects the dart. For example, the foot of the dart game user may be divided into a plurality of areas, and when the dart game user projects the dart pin, the pressure applied by the plurality of areas may be different. In this case, the information on the pressure applied by each of the plurality of regions may be detailed foot pressure information.

The foot position information refers to information related to the area where the dart game user's foot is located when the dart game user projects the dart.

The projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information for the dart game user based on at least one of foot pressure information and motion information of the dart pin.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may analyze the motion information of the dart pin, and generate projection guide information for the dart game user based on the analysis result.

The projection guide information generator 118 may acquire speed information on the trajectory of the dart. For example, the projection guide information generator 118 may acquire a speed that allows the dart pin to move in a parabola by analyzing movement information of the plurality of dart pins. In addition, the projection guide information generator 118 may acquire a speed allowing the dart pin to move in a straight line by analyzing the movement information of the plurality of dart pins. For another example, the projection guide information generator 118 may obtain speed information on the trajectory of the dart from an external device.

The projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information based on the speed information on the trajectory of the dart and the movement information of the dart pin projected by the dart game user. For example, when the dart pin of the dart game user moves in a parabola, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate dart projection guide information indicating a speed at which the dart pin may move in a straight line.

The projection guide information generator 118 may acquire standard dart speed information. For example, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may determine an average speed of the dart pins projected by dart game users of a specific ability or more (in this case, the dart ability may be identified as PPD, MPR, and the like, but is not limited thereto). By calculating this, standard dart speed information can be obtained. For another example, the projection guide information generator 118 may obtain standard dart speed information from an external device.

The projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information for the dart game user based on the standard dart speed information. For example, the projection guide information generation unit 118 compares the standard dart speed information with the motion information of the dart pin projected by the dart game user, so that the movement of the dart pin projected by the dart game user is faster than the standard dart speed. In this case, the projection guide information may be generated which suggests to the dart game user to lower the speed of the dart pin. In addition, when the movement of the dart pin projected by the dart game user is slower than the standard dart speed, the projection guide information may be generated to suggest that the dart game user lower the speed of the dart pin.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may analyze foot pressure information, which is information about pressure applied by the foot of the dart game user, and project the projection to the dart game user based on the analysis result. Guide information can be generated.

The projection guide information generation unit may analyze the dart projection habit of the dart game user based on at least one of foot shape information, foot position information, and detailed foot pressure information of the dart game user.

In detail, for example, when the dart pin reaches a specific score of the dart target 200, the projection guide information generation unit may acquire foot pressure information that a specific dart game user generally has. For example, when 20 points of the area of the dart target 200 are matched, the projection guide information generation unit may acquire foot shape information, foot position information, and detailed foot pressure information that a dart game user generally has.

As a result, when the dart game user projects the dart pin through the specific foot shape, the specific foot position, and the specific detailed foot pressure, the projection guide information generator 118 may determine the dart target 200 having a high probability of reaching the dart pin. You can acquire an area. For example, the projection guide information generator may calculate an area of the dart target 200 having a high probability that the dart pin reaches when the dart game user projects the dart pin in a specific foot shape. Also, when the dart game user projects the dart pin through a specific foot position, the projection guide information generation unit may calculate an area of the dart target 200 having a high probability of reaching the dart pin, and the dart game user has a specific detailed foot pressure. When the dart pin is projected through, a region of the dart target 200 having a high probability of reaching the dart pin may be derived. In addition, the dart projection guide information generation unit of the dart target 200 is highly likely to reach the dart pin when the dart game user projects the dart pin through a combination of at least two of a specific foot shape, a specific foot position, and a specific foot pressure. The area can be calculated. In this case, since the dart projection habits may be different for each dart game user, when the dart pin is projected through a specific foot shape, a specific foot position, and a specific foot pressure, the dart target 200 has a high probability of reaching the dart pin. The area of may be different for each dart game user.

The projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information including foot pressure recommendation information according to the dart projection opportunity. For example, in a situation in which a dart game user needs to fit a specific area of the dart target 200 with a dart pin, the projection guide information generation unit 118 provides a footstep recommendation information for easily fitting the specific area with the dart pin. Guide information can be generated. For example, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information including at least one of foot shape recommendation information, foot position recommendation information, and detailed foot pressure recommendation information.

In another embodiment, the foot pressure recommendation information may include posture information for desirable weight distribution based on the user's posture or the weight distribution information of both feet recognized through the touch unit 2130. For example, the controller 110 may control the lesson image generator 119 to generate a lesson image for guiding a posture for desirable weight distribution based on the recognized weight distribution of both feet.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the projection guide information generator 118 may obtain standard foot pressure information based on foot pressure information of a plurality of users. For example, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may use the standard foot pressure based on the foot pressure information of the dart user having a specific ability or more (in this case, the dart ability may be identified as PPD, MPR, and the like, but is not limited thereto). Information can be obtained.

In this case, the standard foot pressure information may include at least one of standard foot shape information, standard foot position information, and standard detailed foot pressure information.

The standard foot shape information refers to information related to a shape generally formed by the feet of the dart game users when a plurality of dart users project the dart pin. For example, the standard foot shape information may include information about a foot shape generally formed by a dart game user when a dart game user who projects a specific skill or more projects a dart pin.

The standard foot position information refers to information related to an area where the feet of the dart game users are generally located when a plurality of dart users project the dart pin. For example, the standard foot position information may include information about an area in which a dart game user's foot is generally located when a dart game user who projects a specific skill or more darts a dart pin.

The standard detailed foot pressure information refers to detailed information on the pressure generally applied by the feet of the dart game users when a plurality of dart game users project the darts. For example, the standard detailed foot pressure information may include detailed information on the pressure generally applied by the feet of the dart game users when a plurality of dart game users projecting the dart pin more than a certain skill.

The projection guide information generator 118 may generate projection guide information including foot pressure recommendation information. For example, the projection guide information generation unit 118 may generate projection guide information that presents at least one of standard foot shape information, standard foot position information, and standard detailed foot pressure information.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lesson image generator 119 may generate a lesson image based on the generated projection guide information.

The lesson image generator 119 may generate various lesson images based on the generated projection guide information. For example, the lesson image generator 119 may generate a first lesson image including projection guide information generated by the projection guide information generator 118.

For example, the lesson image generator 119 may generate a first lesson image based on the projection guide information. The first lesson video may be associated with a virtual player participating in the dart game. Also, although the first lesson image does not participate in the dart game, it may be associated with at least one of the at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The first lesson image may include an explanatory image of a posture of throwing a dart pin based on projection guide information. For example, the first lesson image is a descriptive image of the dart speed, a descriptive image of the shape of the foot during the dart pin projection, a descriptive image of the foot position when the dart pin projection, a descriptive image of the detailed foot pressure during the dart pin projection, virtual In the throw line of a player's dart game, there is a descriptive video about stance, a descriptive video about how to hold a dart pin, and a head, arm, hand, and elbow when aiming the dart pin with a dart pin. An explanatory image of the posture of each part of the body such as,, and shoulders, an explanatory image of the muscle to be used in the operation of throwing the dart pin, and a dart pin to move forward and move the dart pin forward. It may include a description image related to at least one of the release (release) operation.

For another example, the first lesson image is a video showing the recommended speed of the dart pin, a video guiding the need for a faster motion speed than the motion speed of the existing dart pin, and a motion slower than the motion speed of the existing dart pin. Video showing speed need, dart pin recommendation trajectory guide image, custom foot shape recommendation video, custom foot position recommendation video, custom foot pressure recommendation video, standard foot shape guide video, standard foot position guide video It may include at least one of the standard detailed foot pressure guide image.

The time point at which the first lesson image is displayed may be preset. For example, the first lesson image may be a time when a game mode is selected, a predetermined time after the game mode is selected, a time when the game mode is selected and before the dart pin is thrown, and a user input for requesting a lesson image. It may be displayed at the time point of receiving, the time point waiting before the game, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The first lesson image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the first lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower left area of the display area 315. In addition, the first lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower right area of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entire display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lesson image generator may generate a second image that is a compensation image for hit positions of the dart pin.

The second lesson image may include an image that may be output when the real player produces a result according to the lesson. For example, when the inaccuracy of the dart pin due to the projection posture of the real player is corrected by the lesson, the second lesson image may be output. For example, the second lesson image may include a replay of a dart pin projection of a real player, or a comparison image of a previous projection and a projection operation with higher accuracy after correction, and the replay and comparison image described above. The virtual player may appear, and may include a video that shouts nice or good in the sense of commendation to a real player, a cheering video in a sense of congratulation, or a video that shouts a perfect indicative of the perfection of a real player. It doesn't work.

 The time point at which the second lesson image is displayed may be preset. For example, the second lesson image includes a time point at which one round ends, a predetermined time after one round ends, a time when a user input is received after one round ends, or a projection operation of the player. If it is performed without departing from one or more lines may be displayed, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the second lesson image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the second lesson image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the duration of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The second lesson image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the second lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower left area of the display area 315. Also, the second lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower right area of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entire display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lesson image generator 119 may generate a third image, which is a consolation or reproach image of hit positions of the dart pin.

The third lesson image may be an image associated with the virtual player. For example, the third lesson image may be associated with a virtual player participating in the dart game. Also, although the third lesson image does not participate in the dart game, it may be associated with at least one of at least one virtual player stored in the dart game apparatus 1000.

The third lesson image may include an image that may be output when the player does not produce a result according to the lesson. For example, even if the lesson for the real player is performed by the dart game apparatus 1000, when the skills of the real player are not corrected, the third lesson image may be output.

For example, the third lesson image may include a replay for the dart pin projection of the real player, a replay for the dart pin projection and a comparison image of the correct projection motion, or the replay and the correct dart pin movement during the dart pin projection. Include images comparing speeds, replays of foot shape in dart pin projection and images comparing correct foot shape, or images comparing foot replays and correct foot position in dart pin projection It includes, but is not limited to, a replay of the detailed foot pressure during dart pin projection and an image comparing the correct foot pressure.

The time point at which the third lesson image is displayed may be preset. For example, the third lesson image may include a time point when one round ends, a predetermined time after one round ends, a time when a user input is received after one round ends, or a player's projection operation. If it is performed without departing from one or more lines may be displayed, but is not limited thereto.

The display period of the third lesson image may be set in advance. For example, the display period of the third lesson image may be preset between 0.8 seconds and 1.2 seconds so as not to significantly affect the running time of the dart game, but is not limited thereto.

The third lesson image may be displayed on part or all of the display area 315. For example, the third lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower left area of the display area 315. In addition, the third lesson image may be displayed on a part of the lower right area of the display area 315, and may be displayed on the entire display area 315, but is not limited thereto.

21 is a view for explaining a foot pressure measuring method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 21, the touch unit 2130 may include a plurality of layers, and materials of the plurality of layers may be different. For example, the first layer a and the second layer c included in the touch unit 2130 may be formed of a film printed circuit board (PCB). In addition, a conductive layer (b) may be included between the first layer (a) and the second layer (c), and the conductive layer may include a conductive film.

Referring to FIG. 21, for convenience of the invention, the conductive layer is illustrated as one layer, but the conductive layer may include a plurality of layers, and each of the plurality of layers may include a conductive film.

When pressure is applied to the touch unit 2130, the resistance value may be reduced in the portion to which the pressure is applied, and the pressure applied by the reduced resistance value may be measured. For example, according to the changing resistance value and Ohm's law, the voltage value applied to the resistance component is quantified by an analog to digital converter, so that the applied pressure can be measured.

22 is a view for explaining a method of measuring the detailed foot pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the touch unit 2130 may be divided into a plurality of areas. Referring to FIG. 22, the touch unit 2130 may be divided into a plurality of regions having a rectangular shape, and the touch unit 2130 may be divided into a plurality of regions having various polygonal shapes.

In another embodiment, the touch unit 2130 may include a plurality of lines arranged in a direction parallel to the throw line. The plurality of lines may include a conductive pressure reducing member. Through this, the touch unit 2130 may measure a distribution value of the center of gravity of the user when the user projects the dart. For example, assume that the user projects the dart on both feet of the touch unit 2130 including a plurality of lines. In this case, according to the posture of the game user, pressure loads of different degrees are applied vertically downward to each area of both feet and both feet. The plurality of lines of the touch unit 2130 may convert the corresponding pressure load into an electrical signal to allow the controller 110 to recognize the posture and weight distribution in the direction of the dart projection of the user.

When the dart game user projects the dart pin, the foot of the dart game user may apply pressure to the touch unit 2130. In this case, the touch unit 2130 may measure the pressure applied to each of the plurality of regions. For example, the touch unit 2130 may identify a region to which at least one pressure is applied among the plurality of regions.

In addition, the touch unit 2130 may measure the degree of pressure in each of the regions to which the pressure is applied.

The touch unit 2130 may transmit the measured information to the controller 110, and the controller 110 may obtain foot pressure information based on the received information. For example, the controller 110 may acquire at least one of foot shape information, foot position information, and detailed foot pressure information. In this case, the controller 110 may obtain information about one foot and may obtain information about both feet.

FIG. 23 illustrates a dart target according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

The dart target 200 may include a plurality of score areas. Referring to FIG. 21, in one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of score areas include a double bull 410 and a single bull 420 in a concentric manner according to a distance from a center of the dart target. Adjacent to it is a fan-shaped Small single 430, adjoining it a triple ring 440, adjoining it a large single 450; Adjacent to the double ring 460 and the outermost area 470 is located.

24 is a conceptual diagram of a game network including a dart game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 24, the dart game apparatus 1000 used by the first game player P1 may be connected to one or more servers (media server MS, relay server RS, dart game server GS) via a network. )).

The plurality of dart game players may enjoy the dart game in the same space at the same time by using the same first dart game apparatus 1000. However, when the first dart game player P1 and the second dart game player P2 remotely wish to participate in the dart game, by using the second dart game device 1000, one or more servers are connected through the network. (Media server MS, relay server RS, dart game server GS), the dart game device 1000 may exchange information with the first dart game device 1000 to proceed with the dart game. The first dart game device 1000 and the second dart game device transmit or receive information through one or more servers (media server MS, relay server RS, dart game server GS), or play a dart game. Information can be sent and received directly between devices.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game apparatus may provide a dart game match-up mode including at least one player playing remotely through the communication unit.

The dart game is played at different times at the same time, where the two dart game players P1 and P2 play, or the two dart game players P1 and P2 play at different times at different times, and the play contents are stored in the DB server. (DB) may be stored in a way to win or lose or rank.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the DB server may store information related to the virtual player. Such information may include rating (rank, level) information of the virtual player, dart game play image information, propensity information of the virtual player, profile information of the virtual player, accuracy ratio information of the virtual player, and the like. The above description is merely an example, and information necessary to implement a virtual player may be stored in a DB server. The propensity information of the virtual player may refer to a player's playing method of playing a dart game such as "lack of back heart" or "weak weakness". "Lack of back feeling" may mean a case where the accuracy rate of the virtual player is high in the beginning of the game but lower in the second half. "Weak in tension" may mean a case where the hit rate of the virtual player is lowered at the moment of tension such as a reverse chance. The above-described propensity information of the virtual player is merely an example, and may include a game play manner that can be seen by the dart game player.

The media server MS may store dart game play videos of the dart game players P1 and P2 stored by using a camera or a microphone stored in the dart game devices. The media server MS may be included in the DB server DB.

The relay server RS connects communication between a plurality of dart game devices. The relay server RS may form a communication network between a plurality of dart game devices located at a long distance to form a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.

The game server GS exchanges information (scores obtained by each game player, information for communication between each game player) between dart game devices, or an advantage or warning based on game rules through each dart game device. Or transmit and receive information necessary for the dart game and control of the dart game devices. The dart game server GS may collect and win a dart game, a score of each dart game player, and transmit the same to the DB server. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dart game server GS may select a virtual player to form a team with the player.

The DB server may store personal information of each dart game player, game win and lose, ranking information of each game, score information of each game, or replay video of each game. The DB server may store the information separately for each user. The DB server may assign a unique code to each user, and manage user-specific information by using the unique code. The unique code may be stored in an RFID module (an RFID card or an RFID module stored in a mobile terminal) possessed by each user. As a result, the game devices can identify each game player. The DB server may also assign a unique code for identification to each dart game device, and manage the dart game data for each identification code assigned to the dart game devices.

The game player may access the web server WS using a mobile (including an electronic device with a built-in mobile communication function such as a mobile terminal, a cellular phone, a PDA, a PDP) or a PC. The web server WS may be connected to the mobile using the Internet or an intranet. The web server WS may also be connected to dart game devices. The web server WS may be connected to a DB server DB to provide dart game data stored in the DB server to a dart game player.

Hereinafter, the rules of the representative dart game and the stats of the players related thereto will be described.

The dart game that may be executed by the dart game apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a 01 game (zero one game), a cricket game, a count-up game, a match mode, and the like. It may include.

01 The game is played by two teams (or two players) alternately drawing a dart to the dart target. One round includes three dart draws. The object of the game is to add up the scores of each round to a target score (a score of 100 or 1000 units, typically ending in 01, such as 301, 501, 701, 901, 1101, 1501 points, etc.). The target score and play round may be arbitrarily adjustable depending on the number of players participating.

As in the 01 game, the cricket game throws three darts in the first round and performs the round. For standard cricket games, you can play using only the fire area in the center of the dart target and the 20, 19, 18, 17, 16 and 15 point areas. If you mark the cricket number 3, it is marked as your seriousness. If you hit 4 or more marks, the score corresponding to the number is added and you can compete for the score. Here, the double region and the triple region of the dart target may be calculated as 2 marks and 3 marks, respectively. If the cricket number is marked as the seriousness of the player, and the opponent of the player also marks the cricket number 3, the cricket number is closed and no more points can be added. The objective of the game may be set to either get a high score until the end of the rule round or close all cricket numbers and get a higher score than your opponent.

A count-up game is a game in which you win if you score high in a round.

In addition to the above-described game, various types of games may be played by the dart game apparatus 1000, and the play mode of the dart game apparatus 1000 is not limited by the above-described game method.

Independently of winning and losing of the count-up game, cricket game, and 01 game, the player's stats may be defined according to the game rules.

For example, Points Per Dart (PPD) may be calculated by dividing the total score scored by the player by the number of dart draws in the 01 game.

Alternatively, the Marks Per Round (MPR) may be calculated by calculating the number of marks marked by a player per round. For example, in a cricket game, if a player conducts three dart draws in one round and hits 15 triples, 19 singles and 20 doubles each in three dart draws, the MPR is (3 + 1 + 2) ) / 1 = 6.00 (MPR).

In the following rounds, if the player makes three dart draws and hits the mark failed, 18 doubles and $ 20 respectively, the MPR will be (3 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2+ 1) / 2 = 4.5 (MPR) Becomes

These PPDs and MPRs can also be stored as the player's personal data, or as the player's stats. Alternatively, the average score of the player per game in the count up game, the record of the highest score of the player per game, and the like may also be stored as the player's stats.

The dart game apparatus 1000 may play the dart game according to the corresponding mode, and transmit the game record per player to the game server GS or the DB server DB. The game server GS or DB server DB may calculate the player-specific PPD and / or MPR according to the game record and store it as the player's cumulative PPD and / or MPR stat. In addition, game server GS or DB server DB may individually store game records of players. For example, in a 01 game, a count-up game, or a cricket game that the player previously played, the player may record information about the segment portion of the dart hit by each dart draw. The game server GS or DB server DB may store cumulative (average) PPD and / or MPR data, highest PPD and / or MPR data of such players.

The game server GS or DB server DB may be two servers that are physically separated. Alternatively, the game server GS and the DB server DB may be physically integrated as one server, and may be divided according to a role performed in the server. In addition, as described above, one server may perform both the game server GS and the DB server DB.

The game server GS or DB server DB may store the player's personal stats, and may assign ratings (or ratings) to the player according to the stats.

25 is a view for explaining the dart booth related to an embodiment of the present invention.

The dart game system 10000 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include the dart booth 2000 and the dart game assistance device 3000 as well as the main body 1000 of the dart game device. The dart booth 2000 may include all of the dart plate 2100, the upper cover part 2300, the side cover part 2200, and the like. In this case, the side cover part 2200 may extend from at least one side of the dart game device in the opposite direction of the dart target.

The lighting unit and the sound unit according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be installed not only in the main body of the dart game device but also in part or all of the dart plate 2100, the upper cover part 2300, the side cover part 2200, and the like. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the lighting unit and the sound unit installed in the dart game apparatus 1000 and at least one of the lighting unit and the sound unit installed in the dart booth 2000 may be linked in real time or in non-real time. .

For example, the lighting unit installed in the dart game apparatus 1000, the lighting unit installed in the dart plate 2100, the lighting unit installed in the side cover unit 2200, etc. according to occurrence of a specific event may have the same color (for example, blue). And the same sound (for example, a buzzer sound) may be generated in each of the sound units installed in the respective sound units.

Also, according to another example, as the specific event occurs, the lighting unit installed in the dart game apparatus 1000, the lighting unit installed in the dart plate 2100, the lighting unit installed in the side cover part 2200, etc. may be blinked in different colors. In each of the sound units installed, different sounds may be generated.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining another event effect that may be output from the dart game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Assume that there is a first player (eg, 'CAT') and a second player (eg, 'TIGER') playing dart game play according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The display area 315 may include a first area displaying score information of the first player and a second area displaying score information of the second player. For example, the first area displaying score information of the first player may display '55', which is score information of 'CAT', which is the first player, and the second area displaying score information of the second player is 53 may be displayed as score information of the second player, TIGER.

More specifically, it is assumed that the dart pin projected by the second player 'TIGER' is accepted in the four-point area of the dart target. The sensing unit 160 may detect a hit position of the dart pin projected to the four points of the dart target, and the controller 110 may be based on the hit position of the dart pin projected to the four points of the area by the sensing unit. To determine score information for more than one player. For example, the controller 110 may determine '57', which is score information of the second player, as '57' based on the hit position of the dart pin of the 4-point area projected by the second player, 'TIGER'. In addition, the controller 110 may compare the score information of two or more players with each other. For example, the controller 110 determines that the score information of the second player is superior by comparing the score information '55' of the first player 'CAT' with the score information '57' of the second player 'TIGER'. Can be.

The display area 315 may output an event effect that is determined based on a result of comparing the score information with each other. For example, the result of comparing the score information may include a tie, a superiority, a reversal, and a pursuit, but are not limited thereto. In addition, the event effect may include various visual effects, auditory effects, tactile effects, and olfactory effects, but is not limited thereto.

The display area 315 may display the event effect in one of the first area or the second area. For example, in the case where the first player and the second player are tied by the dart projected by the first player, the display area 315 is 'tie' !!! in the first area. You can output an event effect called. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display area 315 may output various event effects to the second area or simultaneously output to one area and two areas.

In embodiments of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may compare the score information of two or more players to each other, and select a reversal event effect when the superiority of the score information of the first player and the score information of the second player changes. have. The display area 315 may output the selected inversion event effect when the inversion event effect is selected by the controller. For example, when the second player 'TIGER' obtains 4 points and the score information of the second player becomes '57', the controller 110 determines the score information '55' of the first player 'CAT'. And score information '57' of the second player 'TIGER' may be compared. Accordingly, the controller 110 may select the reversal event effect because the score information of the second player, 'TIGER', has changed predominantly. Accordingly, the display area 315 may output the selected reversal event effect in the second area. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various inversion event effects may be output to the first area or simultaneously to one area and two areas.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure including the steps as described above, it is assumed that the second player, 'PLAYER2', obtains 8 points by projecting the dart to the hit position of DOUBLE 4.

Since the score information of the first player 'PLAYER1' was '60' and the score information of the second player 'PLAYER2' was '60', the score information of the second player 'PLAYER2' was scored based on the eight points obtained. It becomes '68' and turns into an advantage. In this case, the inversion event effect may be output to the second area. For example, an inversion event effect of 'reverse' may be output next to 'PLAYER2'. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the inversion event effect may be output to the first region. In addition, the same or different inversion event effects may be output to both the first region and the second region.

Although not shown, on the contrary, when the score information of the first player, 'PLAYER1', is changed to the superiority, the inversion event effect may be output to the first area. For example, an inversion effect called 'reverse' may be output next to 'PLAYER2'. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and the inversion event effect may be output to the first region. In addition, the same or different inversion event effects may be output to both the first region and the second region.

27 is a view for explaining the position of the target lighting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 27, the target lighting unit 500 may contact at least partially with one surface of the cover 130 to irradiate light toward at least one of the dart target 200 and the periphery of the dart target 200. Can be.

Referring to FIG. 27, a surface facing the throw line in the cover unit 130 is referred to as a first surface 1310 and a surface facing the dart game device 1000 as a second surface 1320.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the target lighting unit 500 may be at least partially in contact with the peripheral portion 1311 of the hole provided in the cover portion 130 on the first surface 130-of the cover portion 130. In addition, the target lighting unit 500 may be at least partially in contact with the peripheral portion 1321 of the hole provided in the cover unit 130 on the second surface 1320 of the cover unit 130. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the target lighting unit 500 may be at least partially in contact with the inner surface 1330 of the hole provided in the cover 130. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the target lighting unit 500 may be located between the cover 130 and the dart game device 1000.

In this case, the target lighting unit 500 may contact the cover unit 130 and may be attached to the cover unit 130.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention may be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the invention may be embodied by a computer-readable medium.

Any medium that can be accessed by a computer can be a computer readable medium, which can be volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. Removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable media may comprise computer readable storage media and computer readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media are volatile and nonvolatile media, temporary and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable implemented in any method or technology for storing information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Media. Computer-readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk or other optical disk storage device, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage device or other magnetic storage. It includes, but is not limited to, a device or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

Computer-readable transmission media typically embody computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and the like. Includes all information delivery media. The term modulated data signal means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable transmission media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, or other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above should also be included within the scope of computer readable transmission media.

One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that the various exemplary logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented in electronic hardware, It will be appreciated that for purposes of the present invention, various forms of program or design code, or combinations thereof, may be implemented. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art may implement the described functionality in various ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present invention.

The various embodiments presented herein may be embodied in a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and / or engineering techniques. The term "article of manufacture" includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media may include magnetic storage devices (eg, hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical discs (eg, CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flashes. Memory devices (eg, EEPROM, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.), but are not limited to these. The term “machine-readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, a wireless channel and various other media capable of storing, holding, and / or delivering instruction (s) and / or data.

It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes presented is an example of exemplary approaches. Based upon design priorities, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present invention. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, but are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein but should be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features set forth herein.

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In the dart game device,
A dart target having a plurality of score areas;
An additional function module including at least one of a user input unit for accepting a user input, an audio output unit for providing sound output, or a camera unit for capturing an image related to a dart game user;
A sensing unit configured to sense a hit position of the dart pin on the dart target;
A display module having one or more regions present in the dart game device at a location associated with the dart target; And
A controller configured to determine a position at which an event effect is displayed on the display module and a duration of the event effect based at least in part on a position where the dart pin is hit;
Including,
Darts game device.
The method of claim 1,
The control unit may determine a position adjacent to a point where a line extending from the center of the dart target to the position where the dart pin is hit meets the outline of the dart target, as the position where the event effect is displayed.
Darts game device.
The method of claim 1,
The controller determines a position at which the event effect is displayed based on a position of the score region in which the dart pin is hit among the plurality of score regions.
Darts game device.
The method of claim 3, wherein
Each of the plurality of score areas has a fan shape,
The controller determines a portion of the plurality of sectors of the fan-shaped score area adjacent to the arc of the sector of the fan-shaped sector in which the dart pin is hit, as the position where the event effect is displayed.
Darts game device.
The method of claim 4, wherein
The control unit may determine at least a portion between the extension lines of the radii of the score area of the fan-shaped point area where the dart pin is hit as a position where the event effect is displayed.
Darts game device.
The method of claim 1 wherein the control unit further comprises:
Determining at least one of a type of an event effect displayed on the display module and a size of an area in which an event effect occurs, based at least in part on a position where the dart pin is hit in the dart target;
Darts game device.
The method of claim 1,
The display module includes a plurality of display units,
Each of the plurality of display units is controlled by the controller,
Darts game device.
The method of claim 1,
The controller may further control the display module to output score information corresponding to the score area of the dart target.
Darts game device.

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