KR102084697B1 - Method, server and program for link personal character with online games - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for linking a personal character with an online game, which allows a user to customize the character through a service application and to play the game with his/her own character by accessing various games. The present invention includes the steps of: creating a user′s character; providing a list of one or more games; and providing character and user account information to a game server.

Description

Method, system and program for linking personal games to online games {Method, server and program for link personal character with online games}

The present invention relates to an online game linkage method of a personally produced character.

In general, to access and play a game, users had to download a game program to a device such as a computer and select and play a character provided by the game.

Recently, even in the situation where personal customization is popular in various fields, the game field has maintained such a system for a very long time, and thus there is a problem in that it does not meet the needs of users who want to customize.

Therefore, a situation in which a user needs to store various characters that are customized and generated in a server and select and play a character for each game to be connected, but a method of implementing the same is not disclosed at present.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0114772 (2005.12.07)

The present invention for solving the above problems is to allow the user to create and customize the character through the service application, to access and play the game using the same.

In addition, the present invention is intended to enable the user to customize and combine each of the plurality of parts constituting the user's character through a service application.

In addition, the present invention is to recommend the matching parts by analyzing the user's photo or the image on the SNS uploaded to the service application.

In addition, the present invention analyzes the user's game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, game update information, and the like, to recommend parts that can be changed among the parts constituting the user character.

Problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, the method for linking an online game of a personally produced character is a method performed by a server according to user information input through a service application and operation information input from a user. Generating a character of the user; Providing one or more game lists accessible through the server to the service application; And connecting to a game server selected from a user from the game list, and providing the game server with a character set for the game and user account information among one or more characters created and held by the user, and providing the game server to the game server. In the case where the game selected by the user is the user's first connection, the service application displays the character created and held by the user, sets the character selected by the user as the character for the game, and sets the user information and the character to the game server. Provide information, and if the user's connection history exists in the game selected by the user, the user's character set for the game is loaded to access the game, and the character generation step includes user information stored in the user's account; four Here the operation information thus providing a plurality of selectable parts (Parts) for configuring the character to the service application, providing information step parts; Selecting or changing the parts according to the customization information received from the user through the application, combining the completed parts to create a character and store in the database, and after providing to the game server, the game Receiving at least one information of game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, and game update information of the user from a server; Comparing the attributes of the received information with attributes and connection parts of parts constituting a user character, selecting one or more changeable parts and connection parts and providing a parts recommendation list; And applying and storing the parts and the connection parts selected from the user from the recommendation list to the corresponding character, wherein the character is the overall property of the character according to the combination of the attributes and the connection parts of all the parts constituting the character. A value is determined, and the parts are elements constituting the character and include at least one of a head, a hair, a torso, an arm, a leg, a hand, and a foot. The connecting parts are connected by connecting two or more parts. It includes a compatibility stats of the parts, characterized in that the ability of the character and the game's attributes and movement of the character is changed according to the properties, the ability of the connection parts.

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The providing of the parts information may include selecting and providing a shape and an appearance of each part to the service application according to an image uploaded through the service application or character type information selected from the user.

The providing of the part information may include: recommending one or more face parts that recognize and match a face from a user image uploaded to the service application or an image on an SNS, and matching the body shape or clothes of the user in the user image. The parts of the recommendation is characterized in that provided to the service application.

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In addition, the game list providing step, by matching the attribute, mood information, period information of each game included in the game list with one or more characters created and retained by the user, to select the recommended character and recommended parts of each game service It further includes the step of recommending to the application.

In addition, the on-line game linked server of the personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-described problem, to generate a character of the user according to the user information input through the service application and the operation information received from the user Character generator; A game link providing unit providing one or more game lists accessible through a server to the service application; A connection unit for connecting to a game server selected by the user from the game list and providing the game server with a character set for the game and one or more characters created and retained by the user to the game server, wherein the connection unit includes: When the selected game is a user's first access, the user displays the character created and held by the service application, sets the character selected by the user as the character for the game, and provides the user information and the character information to the corresponding game server. If the user's connection history exists in the game selected by the user, the user's character set for the game is loaded and connected to the game, and the character generator is configured according to user information and user operation information stored in the user's account. Provide a plurality of selectable parts for constructing the character to the service application, select or change the parts according to the customization information input from the user through the application, combine the completed parts to create a character and create a database And an analysis unit configured to receive at least one of game user's game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, and game update information from a game server, wherein the analysis unit receives the received information. Compare and analyze the attribute of the user with the attributes and connection parts of the parts constituting the user's character, select one or more changeable parts and connection parts and provide a parts recommendation list, wherein the character generator is selected from the user from the recommendation list Parts and Connections The parts are applied to and stored in the character, and the character is determined by the combination of the attributes of all the parts constituting the character and the connection parts, and the overall attribute value of the character is determined. It includes at least one of the hair, torso, arms, legs, hands, feet, the connecting parts, including the compatibility stats of the parts connected by connecting two or more parts, and the attributes and capabilities of the connection parts Therefore, the characteristics of the character and the ability of the movement of the character is characterized in that the change.

In addition, a computer readable recording medium for recording another method for implementing the present invention, another system, and a computer program for executing the method may be further provided.

According to the present invention as described above, there is an effect that allows the user to customize the character through the service application, and to access the game to play the game with your own character.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user can customize each of the plurality of parts constituting the user's character through the service application to make the character more diverse.

In addition, the present invention analyzes the user's game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, game update information, and the like, and recommends the parts that can be changed among the parts constituting the user character, so that the user This has the effect of allowing the character to update continuously.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a schematic diagram of an online game linkage system of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 4 are flowcharts of an online game linkage method of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of recommending character parts by analyzing a user image and generating a character by adding the selected parts according to a user's selection.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of recommending character parts by analyzing a character type selected by a user and generating characters by adding the selected parts according to a user's selection.
7 to 9 are diagrams illustrating a character according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a block diagram of an online game linked server of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be embodied in various different forms, only the present embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the skilled person of the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and / or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the mentioned components. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout, and "and / or" includes each and all combinations of one or more of the mentioned components. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various components, these components are of course not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, of course, the first component mentioned below may be the second component within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in the present specification (including technical and scientific terms) may be used in a sense that can be commonly understood by those skilled in the art. In addition, terms that are defined in a commonly used dictionary are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are specifically defined clearly.

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

Prior to the description, the meaning of terms used in the present specification will be briefly described. However, it is to be noted that the description of the terms is intended to help the understanding of the present specification, and therefore, the terms are not used to limit the technical spirit of the present invention unless explicitly stated as limiting the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram of an online game linkage system 10 of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In general, in order to access and play a game, a user must download a game program using a device such as a computer, and select and play a character provided by the game.

Recently, even in the situation where personal customization is popular in various fields, the game field has maintained such a system for a very long time, and thus there is a problem in that it does not meet the needs of users who want to customize.

Referring to FIG. 1, the online game linkage system 10 of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention solves the above-described problems, and a user connects to the server 100 through a service application to display his or her own character. It creates a feature that allows you to connect to and play games.

By using such a function, the user has more interest than a general character, so that the user can feel more fun of the game, and the game company has an effect of improving the user's game satisfaction.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to other drawings.

2 to 4 are flowcharts of an online game linkage method of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of character character 200 recommendation by analyzing a user image and generating a character by adding the selected parts 200 according to a user's selection.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of generating a character by analyzing the character type selected by the user and recommending the character parts 200 and adding the selected parts 200 according to the user's selection.

7 to 9 are diagrams illustrating a character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an online game linkage method of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The online game linkage system 10 of the personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention is performed in the server 100, and the service application is a program provided by the server 100 as a program that can be installed in the terminal 230.

The user can install the service application on the terminal 230 and access the service, and the server 100 cooperates with various games to support the user to use his character.

In this case, the server 100 may provide a link of the game server 350 to the service application so that the server 100 may connect to the service application, or may connect to the game from the service application itself. Such matters can be variously carried out by the inventors in consideration of various situations.

First, the character generator 110 generates a character of the user according to the user information received through the service application and the operation information received from the user. (Step S100)

When the user clicks the character generation button through the service application, the character generator 110 provides a character generation function through the service application.

Referring to FIG. 3, step S100 may be performed through the following steps.

The character generator 110 derives a plurality of selectable parts 200 for constituting the carrier according to the user information and the user operation information stored in the user's account and provides them to the service application. (Step S130)

The user information may include information such as user gender, age, body type, hobbies, interest information, image, preferred character type, and the like.

In addition, the character generator 110 selects or changes the parts 200 according to the customization information input from the user through the service application, generates the characters by combining the completed parts 200, and stores the characters in the database 160. . (Step S150)

The user checks the selectable parts 200 recommended by the character generator 110 through the service application, selects specific parts 200 among them, and customizes them as desired by the user. When the parts 200 are selected and customized, the parts 200 are combined to generate a carrier and stored in the database 160.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the server 100 provides a customization interface through a service application, and a user may select the parts 200 and customize colors, effects, abilities (stats), etc. using the customization interface. In addition, in some embodiments, the limit to which a user can customize may vary depending on the user's rating. The rating of the user may vary depending on the number of users connected, the level, the payment conditions, and the like.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the parts 200 refer to elements constituting the character, and in detail, the parts 200 may be divided into parts 200 such as a head, a hair, a torso, an arm, a leg, a hand, and a foot.

In the providing of the parts 200 (S130), the character generator 110 may select a shape and an appearance of each part 200 according to an image uploaded through a service application or character type information selected from a user, thereby providing a service application. It is characterized in that to provide.

In this case, the character generator 110 recommends one or more face parts 200 that recognize and match the user's face from the user image uploaded to the service application or the image on the SNS, and the user's body shape or clothing from the user image. A plurality of matching parts 200 may be recommended and provided to the service application.

In order to implement such a function, the character generator 110 is provided with an image analysis algorithm, and searches for a number of parts 200 stored in the database 160 of the server 100 according to the analysis result. 200) can be selected.

Referring to FIG. 5, it is illustrated that the character generator 110 analyzes a user image, derives parts 200 of each part for producing a character, and provides the same to a service application.

In more detail, the server 100 includes an image analysis module 150 in which a method of deriving a matching character and parts 200 by learning an image is learned. The image analysis module 150 receives images of various characters and persons associated with the server 100, analyzes an image based on the image, and derives a character and parts 200 corresponding thereto. .

In one embodiment, the image analysis module 150 may learn more about the character, the person has been added to the partnership with the server 100, and the function, which can be excluded from the derivation list for the character, the person who has completed the partnership Equipped.

The user may select and complete the parts 200 of each part through the service application, or may customize the editing. Accordingly, the character generator 110 may provide a custom program to the service application.

Referring to FIG. 6, it is illustrated that the character generator 110 analyzes a character type selected by a user, derives parts 200 of each part for producing a character, and provides the same to a service application.

As above, the user may select and complete the parts 200 of each part through the service application, or may customize the editing. Accordingly, the character generator 110 may provide a custom program to the service application.

In this case, the type of character may mean a character's property, occupation, cartoon character, or the like.

7 shows the parts 200 of the character selected and customized by the user, and FIGS. 8 and 9 show the characters completed by combining the parts 200.

Next, the game link providing unit 120 provides one or more game lists accessible through the server 100 to the service application. (Step S200)

Then, the connection unit 130 connects the user to the game server 350 selected from the user in the game list. (Step S300)

Next, among the one or more characters created and possessed by the user, the character set for the game and the user account information are provided to the corresponding game server 350. (S400 step)

The game link providing unit 120 provides a list of games associated with the server 100 to the user. In one embodiment, the game link providing unit 120 analyzes a preferred game list set by the user in a personal setting using a game recommendation algorithm. You can even recommend games that match your preferences. In addition, the game which is selected by the user from among the non-preferred games may be excluded from the preferred game list in consideration of this, and the recommended game may be selected again.

In this case, when the game selected by the user is the first connection of the user, the connection unit 130 displays the character created and held by the user in the service application, sets the character selected by the user as the corresponding character for the game, and returns to the game server 350. Provide user information and the character's information.

When the user's connection history exists in the game selected by the user, the user's character set for the game may be loaded to access the game.

Referring to FIG. 1, the user's character 1 is set in the game 1 and 2 of the user, the character 2 in the game 3, the character 4 in the game 4, the character 5 in the game 5, and the character 3 in the game 6, respectively. You can see that.

In addition, since the user selects the game 4 through the service application, and the server 100 sets the character 4 as the character of the game 4, the user connects the character 4 to the game 4.

If the user selects the game 7 through the service application, and the first time the user accesses the game 7 is the first connection, the connection unit 130 provides a list of characters created and held by the user as described above, and one of them is used. You will be selected.

In an embodiment, the providing of the game list (S200) may match at least one of the attributes, mood information, and period information of each game included in the game list with one or more characters created and held by the user, thereby recommending characters of each game. And selecting the recommendation parts 200 and recommending them as a service application.

In this case, the property of the game may mean a kind of game such as arcade, shooting, simulation, FPS, puzzle, quiz, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 4, the following processes may be further performed after step S400.

The analyzer 140 receives at least one of game game style information, access time information, game character growth information, and game update information from the game server 350. (Step S430)

The analysis unit 140 compares and analyzes the attributes of the information received in operation S430 with the attributes of the parts 200 constituting the user's character and the connection parts 230, and the one or more parts 200 and connection parts that can be changed. Select 230 and provide a list of parts 200 recommendations. (Step S450)

The character generator 110 applies and stores the parts 200 and the connection parts 230 selected by the user from the recommendation list to the corresponding character. (Step S470)

In this case, the game play style information may include various information such as a manner in which the user plays the game, a game in the game, a gender, a level, a difficulty level, a game level, a ranking, and the like.

The access time information may mean a user's day, week, monthly game play time, or time zone in which the user plays.

In addition, the growth information of the game character may mean a degree of growth of the user character in the growth system when there is a growth system such as a level in the game.

Attributes may refer to stats that affect game play and disposition related to occupations in the game.

In addition, the connection parts 230 of the parts 200 may refer to joint parts connected and connected between the parts 200. Can change.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the connection parts 230 of the parts 200, ie, the joint part, may include a neck, a shoulder, an elbow, a wrist, a pelvis, a knee, and an ankle part.

In one embodiment, in the present invention, the character may have an overall property value of the character according to a combination of the attributes of all the parts 200 and the connection parts 230 constituting the character.

In addition, in one embodiment, the connection part 230 includes a compatibility stat of the parts 200 connected by connecting two or more parts 200. The two or more parts 200 connected by the connection parts 230 may have different properties and stat values depending on the compatibility stats of the connection parts 230.

10 is a block diagram of an online game linked server 100 of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, the online game linkage server 100 of a personally produced character according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a character generator 110, a game link provider 120, a connection unit 130, and an analysis unit 140. , An image analysis module 150, a database 160, and a communication unit 170.

However, in some embodiments, the server 100 may include fewer components or more components than the components shown in FIG. 10.

The character generator 110 generates a character of the user according to the user information input through the service application and the operation information input from the user.

The game link providing unit 120 provides one or more game lists accessible through the server 100 as a service application.

The connection unit 130 connects to the game server 350 selected by the user from the game list, and provides the game server 350 with the character set for the game and the user's account information among one or more characters created and retained by the user.

The analysis unit 140 receives at least one of the game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, and game update information of the user from the game server 350, and uses the attribute of the received information. Attributes of the parts 200 constituting the character of the, compared with the analysis of the connection parts 230, select one or more parts 200, connection parts 230 that can be divided, and provides a list of parts 200 recommendations do.

The character generator 110 applies and stores the parts 200 and the connection parts 230 selected by the user from the recommendation list to the corresponding character.

The image analysis module 150 learns how to derive a matching character and parts 200 by analyzing an image, and more specifically, receives images of various characters and persons associated with the server 100. Based on this, a method of analyzing an image and deriving a character and parts 200 corresponding thereto is learned.

The database 160 stores one or more characters generated by the user and data such as user information and account information.

The communication unit 170 performs wireless communication with a service application and various game servers 350.

The online game linkage server 100 of the personally produced character according to the embodiment of the present invention described above is different from the online game linkage method of the personally produced character described above with reference to FIGS. Description and examples will be omitted.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention described above may be implemented as a program (or an application) and stored in a medium to be executed in combination with a server which is hardware.

The above-described program may include C, C ++, JAVA, machine language, etc., which the computer's processor (CPU) can read through the computer's device interface in order for the computer to read the program and execute the methods implemented as the program. Code may be coded in the computer language of. Such code may include functional code associated with a function or the like that defines the necessary functions for executing the methods, and includes control procedure related control code necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the predetermined procedure. can do. In addition, the code may further include memory reference code for additional information or media required for the computer's processor to execute the functions at which location (address address) of the computer's internal or external memory should be referenced. have. In addition, if the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other computer or server remotely in order to execute the functions, the code may be used to communicate with any other computer or server remotely using the communication module of the computer. It may further include a communication related code for whether to communicate, what information or media should be transmitted and received during communication.

The stored medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and can be read by a device, not a medium that stores data for a short time such as a register, a cache, a memory, and the like. Specifically, examples of the storage medium include, but are not limited to, a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like. That is, the program may be stored in various recording media on various servers to which the computer can access or various recording media on the computer of the user. The medium may also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the computer readable code is stored in a distributed fashion.

The steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, in a software module executed by hardware, or by a combination thereof. The software module may be a random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any form of computer readable recording medium well known in the art.

In the above, embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may realize the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

10: Online game linkage system of personally made characters
100: server
110: character generator
120: game link provider
130: connection
140: analysis unit
150: image analysis module
160: database
170: communication unit
200: parts
230: connecting parts
300: terminal
350: game server

Claims (9)

In the way performed by the server,
Generating a character of the user according to the user information input through the service application and the operation information input from the user;
Providing one or more game lists accessible through the server to the service application; And
Connecting to a game server selected from a user in the game list, and providing the game server with a character set for the game and user account information among one or more characters created and held by the user,
Providing to the game server,
When the game selected by the user is the user's first access, the service application displays the character created and held by the user, sets the character selected by the user as the character for the game, and provides the user information and the character information to the corresponding game server. and,
If the user's connection history exists in the game selected by the user, the user's character set for the game is loaded to access the game.
The character generation step,
Providing information to the service application, the service application providing a plurality of selectable parts for constructing a character according to user information and user operation information stored in the user's account;
Selecting or changing parts according to customization information received from a user through the application, combining the completed parts to generate a character and storing the character in a database;
After providing to the game server,
Receiving at least one of game user style information, access time information, game character growth information, and game update information from the game server;
Comparing the attributes of the received information with attributes and connection parts of parts constituting a user character, selecting one or more changeable parts and connection parts and providing a parts recommendation list; And
And applying and storing the parts and connection parts selected from the user from the recommendation list to the character,
The character is,
The total attribute value of the character is determined according to the combination of the attributes of all the parts constituting the character and the connecting parts,
The parts are elements constituting the character including at least one of the head, hair, torso, arms, legs, hands, feet,
The connection part includes a compatibility statistic of the parts connected by connecting two or more parts, characterized in that the characteristics of the character and the game's ability to move the character in accordance with the properties of the connection parts, individual, How to connect the online character of the production character.
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The part information providing step,
According to the image uploaded through the service application or the character type information selected by the user, the shape and appearance of each part is selected and provided to the service application, personal game character online game linkage method.
The method of claim 3,
The part information providing step,
Recognizing a face from a user image uploaded to the service application or an image on an SNS and recommending one or more face parts matching the face, and recommending a plurality of parts matching the body shape or clothes of the user from the user image to the service application. An online game linking method of a personally produced character, characterized in that provided.
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The game list providing step,
Matching the attribute, mood information, and period information of each game included in the game list with one or more characters created and held by the user, and selecting a recommended character and recommended parts of each game and recommending them to the service application; , Online game linkage method of personalized characters.
A character generator configured to generate a character of the user according to the user information input through the service application and the operation information input from the user;
A game link providing unit providing one or more game lists accessible through a server to the service application;
A connection unit for connecting to a game server selected from a user in the game list, and providing the game server with one or more characters created and held by the user for the game and the user's account information;
The connecting portion,
When the game selected by the user is the user's first access, the service application displays the character created and held by the user, sets the character selected by the user as the character for the game, and provides the user information and the character information to the corresponding game server. and,
If the user's connection history exists in the game selected by the user, the user's character set for the game is loaded to access the game.
The character generator,
Providing a plurality of selectable parts for constructing a character according to user information and user operation information stored in the user's account to the service application,
Select or change the parts according to the customization information received from the user through the application, combine the completed parts to create a character and store in the database,
Further comprising: an analysis unit for receiving at least one information of the game play style information, access time information, game character growth information, game update information of the user from a game server,
The analysis unit compares the attributes of the received information with the attributes of the parts constituting the user's character, the connection parts, selects one or more configurable parts, connection parts, and provides a list of parts recommendation,
The character generator applies and stores the parts and connection parts selected by the user from the recommendation list to the corresponding character,
The character is,
The total attribute value of the character is determined according to the combination of the attributes of all the parts constituting the character and the connecting parts,
The parts are elements constituting the character including at least one of the head, hair, torso, arms, legs, hands, feet,
The connection part includes a compatibility statistic of the parts connected by connecting two or more parts, characterized in that the characteristics of the character and the game's ability to move the character in accordance with the properties of the connection parts, individual, Online game connection server of the production character.
An online game linked program of a personally produced character, coupled to a computer, which is hardware and stored on a medium for carrying out the method of any one of claims 1, 3, 4 and 7.

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