KR102236288B1 - Server and method for terminating idle state in game - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer program includes instructions for causing a processor of a game server to perform the following operations, the operations: recognizing whether a game state of a user terminal is an idle state. action; When it is recognized that the game state of the user terminal is idle, recognizing information on the in-game account of the user terminal; Generating at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information of the user terminal; Receiving a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game from the user terminal; And transmitting first tuple data of the at least one tuple data to the user terminal upon receiving the first signal. And wherein the first tuple data includes first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

Description

How to cancel idle state in game and server {SERVER AND METHOD FOR TERMINATING IDLE STATE IN GAME}

The present disclosure relates to a method and a server for terminating an idle state in a game.

In recent years, the domestic and overseas online game industry has grown rapidly.

In particular, Korea is a world-class online game powerhouse, and in 2018, many people enjoy the game, ranking fourth in the global online game market sales.

As the game industry develops in this way, the goods in the game are regarded as property gains not only online but also offline. In addition, in-game goods, which are considered as property gains even offline, are actively traded through various websites or offline.

Just as if there is a positive aspect as the game industry develops, a negative aspect also arises. As the in-game goods are regarded as property benefits even offline, there are many problems of stealing in-game goods. Some people are stealing other people's items, whether online or offline.

For example, many people's accounts are being damaged by hacking, a typical method online. And game companies, individuals, and governments are suggesting various ways to deter hackers by spending enormous costs.

In the case of offline, these problems are expected to occur less, but some people are sending victims' items to their accounts while the victims are away for a while. In the case of a more daring person, if the victim falls asleep during a game in a common space such as a PC room, they may also be able to transfer items to their account.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2019-0001776

The present disclosure is conceived in response to the above-described background technology, and is intended to provide a method of canceling an idle state in a game with enhanced security.

The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above-described problem, a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium is disclosed.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer program includes instructions for causing a processor of a game server to perform the following operations, the operations: Recognizing whether the state is an idle state; When it is recognized that the game state of the user terminal is idle, recognizing information on the in-game account of the user terminal; Generating at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information of the user terminal; Receiving a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game from the user terminal; And transmitting first tuple data of the at least one tuple data to the user terminal upon receiving the first signal. And the first tuple data may include first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

In addition, transmitting the first tuple data to the user terminal and then receiving response data from the user terminal; And determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data.

In addition, the operation of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data is, when it is recognized that the answer data matches the first answer data, the It may include an operation of canceling the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal.

In addition, the operation of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data, when it is recognized that the answer data does not match the first answer data, And transmitting second tuple data different from the first tuple data among the at least one tuple data to the user terminal.

In addition, the second tuple data may include second question data different from the first question data and second answer data different from the first answer data.

In addition, the operation of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data, when it is recognized that the answer data does not match the first answer data, Recognizing the number of tuple data previously transmitted to the user terminal; When the number exceeds a preset threshold, an operation of limiting access to the in-game account of the user terminal may be included.

In addition, the operation of recognizing whether the game state of the user terminal is an idle state may include: recognizing a first point in time, which is a time point at which the last signal is received from among signals related to at least one in-game operation from the user terminal; Recognizing a time interval from the first point in time to a current point in time; And when the time interval exceeds a preset time, recognizing that the game state of the user terminal is an idle state.

In addition, it recognizes whether the game state of the user terminal is idle, and when it is recognized that the game state of the user terminal is idle, recognizes information about the in-game account of the user terminal, and A processor that generates at least one tuple data based on the account information; A communication unit for receiving a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game from the user terminal, and transmitting first tuple data of the at least one tuple data to the user terminal upon receiving the first signal; And the first tuple data may include first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

In addition, the processor, when receiving answer data from the user terminal after transmitting the first tuple data to the user terminal, the idle of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data. You can decide whether to cancel your status.

In addition, when it is recognized that the answer data matches the first answer data, the processor may cancel the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal.

In addition, when the processor recognizes that the answer data does not match the first answer data, the communication unit transmits second tuple data different from the first tuple data among the at least one tuple data to the user terminal. Can be controlled.

In addition, the second tuple data may include second question data different from the first question data and second answer data different from the first answer data.

In addition, when the processor recognizes that the answer data does not match the first answer data, the processor recognizes the number of tuple data previously transmitted to the user terminal, and when the number exceeds a preset threshold, Access to the in-game account of the user terminal may be restricted.

In addition, when the processor recognizes whether the game state of the user terminal is an idle state, the processor recognizes a first point in time that is the last signal received from the user terminal among signals related to at least one in-game operation, and , The time interval from the first point in time to the current point in time is recognized, and when the time interval exceeds a preset time, the game state of the user terminal may be recognized as an idle state.

The technical solutions obtained in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned solutions, and other solutions that are not mentioned are clearly to those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the following description. It will be understandable.

The present disclosure makes it possible to provide a method of terminating an idle state in a game with enhanced security.

The effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description. .

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers are used collectively to refer to like elements. In the examples that follow, for illustrative purposes, a number of specific details are presented to provide a comprehensive 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 to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
1 illustrates an exemplary game system for performing a method of terminating an in-game idle state according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation performed by a game server when it is recognized that a game state of a user terminal is an idle state according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of determining whether or not to terminate an idle state in a game of a user terminal by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of determining whether or not to terminate an idle state in a game by a user terminal according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a diagram for describing an example of a method of displaying question data according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a method of terminating an idle state of a game by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of restricting access to an in-game account of a user terminal according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of recognizing an idle state of a user terminal by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 shows a general schematic diagram of an exemplary computing environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.

Various embodiments and/or aspects are now disclosed with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for illustrative purposes, a number of specific details are disclosed to aid in an overall understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that this aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of the one or more aspects. However, these aspects are exemplary and some of the various methods in the principles of the various aspects may be used, and the descriptions described are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Specifically, as used herein, “an embodiment”, “example”, “aspect”, “example”, and the like are not construed as having any aspect or design being better or advantageous than other aspects or designs. May not.

Hereinafter, the same or similar components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, when it is determined that a detailed description of related known technologies may obscure the subject matter of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical spirit disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings.

Although the first, second, and the like are used to describe various devices or components, it goes without saying that these devices or components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one device or component from another device or component. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element or component mentioned below may be a second element or component within the technical idea of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used with meanings that can be commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly defined specifically.

In addition, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. That is, unless specified otherwise or is not clear from the context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean one of the natural inclusive substitutions. That is, X uses A; X uses B; Or when X uses both A and B, "X uses A or B" can be applied to either of these cases. In addition, the term “and/or” as used herein should be understood to refer to and include all possible combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

In addition, the terms "comprising" and/or "comprising" mean that the feature and/or component is present, but excludes the presence or addition of one or more other features, components and/or groups thereof. It should be understood as not doing. In addition, unless otherwise specified or when the context is not clear to indicate a singular form, the singular in the specification and claims should be interpreted as meaning "one or more" in general.

In addition, the terms "information" and "data" as used herein may often be used interchangeably with each other.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for constituent elements used in the following description are given or used interchangeably in consideration of only the ease of preparation of the specification, and do not have meanings or roles that are distinguished from each other by themselves.

Objects and effects of the present disclosure, and technical configurations for achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described later in detail together with the accompanying drawings. In describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present disclosure, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present disclosure and may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators.

The scope of rights to the method in the claims of the present disclosure is generated by the functions and features described in each step, and unless the precedence of the order is specified in each step constituting the method, the claim It is not affected by the order of description of each step in the range. For example, in the claims described in a method including steps A and B, even if step A is described before step B, the scope of the rights is not limited to that step A must precede step B.

However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are provided only to make the present disclosure complete, and to fully inform the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, and the present disclosure is only defined by the scope of the claims. . Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout the present specification.

1 illustrates an exemplary game system for performing a method of terminating an in-game idle state according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1, a game system may include a user terminal 100, a game server 200, and a network 300. However, the above-described constituent elements are not essential in implementing the game system, and thus the game system may have more or fewer constituent elements than the above-listed constituent elements.

The user terminal 100 and the game server 200 may mutually transmit and receive data for the game system according to the present disclosure through the network 300.

The user terminal 100 may include a personal computer (PC), a notebook (note book), a mobile terminal, a smart phone, a tablet PC, etc. owned by the user. , It can include all types of terminals that can access wired/wireless networks.

The user terminal 100 in the present disclosure may be at least one terminal that allows a user to play a game. In addition, the user terminal 100 may display a game screen or the like on the screen according to a signal transmitted from the game server 200.

Game server 200 may include any type of computer system or computer device, such as, for example, microprocessors, mainframe computers, digital processors, portable devices and device controllers, and the like.

The game server 200 in the present disclosure may be a server that provides a platform related to a game to a user terminal so that at least one user playing the game can play the game through the at least one user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the game server 200 may generate at least one question data and answer data based on information related to a user's in-game account. In addition, the game server 200 may cause the generated question data to be displayed on the user terminal 100. Hereinafter, an operation of the game server 200 transmitting question data related to the in-game account of the user terminal 100 to the user terminal 100 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 2.

The game server 200 may include a processor 210, a storage unit 220, and a communication unit 230. However, the above-described components are not essential to implement the game server 200, and the game server 200 may have more or fewer components than the components listed above. Here, each of the components may be configured as a separate chip, module or device, or may be included in one device.

The processor 210 may typically process the overall operation of the game server 200. The processor 210 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to a user by processing signals, data, information, etc. that are input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the storage unit 220. .

Meanwhile, the storage unit 320 may include a memory and/or a permanent storage medium. Memory is a flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (Random Access). Memory, RAM), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory, ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, optical disk It may include at least one type of storage medium.

The storage unit 220 may store information in an arbitrary form generated or determined by the processor 210 and information in an arbitrary form received by the communication unit 230.

The communication unit 230 includes one or more modules that enable communication between the game server 200 and the communication system, between the game server 200 and the user terminal 100, or between the game server 200 and the network 300 can do.

The communication unit 230 may include at least one of a mobile communication module, a wired Internet module, and a wireless Internet module.

In the present disclosure, the network 300 is a public switched telephone network (PSTN), x Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Rate Adaptive DSL (RADSL), Multi Rate DSL (MDSL), Very High Speed DSL (VDSL), Various wired communication systems such as Universal Asymmetric DSL (UADSL), High Bit Rate DSL (HDSL), and local area network (LAN) can be used.

In addition, the network 300 presented here is CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), TDMA (Time Division Multi Access), FDMA (Frequency Division Multi Access), OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multi Access), SC-FDMA (Single Carrier- FDMA) and other systems.

In the present disclosure, the network 300 may be configured regardless of its communication mode, such as wired and wireless, and may be configured with various communication networks such as a short-range communication network (PAN) and a local area network (WAN). have. In addition, the network may be a known World Wide Web (WWW), and a wireless transmission technology used for short-range communication such as infrared (IrDA) or Bluetooth may be used.

The techniques described herein may be used not only in the networks mentioned above, but also in other networks.

Meanwhile, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game server 200 may recognize that the game state of the user terminal 100 is an idle state. Here, the idle state may mean a state in which a signal related to at least one operation in the game is not input from a user for a predetermined period of time. When the game server 200 recognizes that the user terminal 100 is idle in the game, the game server 200 may transmit question data that only the user of the user terminal 100 can know to the user terminal 100 to protect the in-game account. have. In addition, the game server 200 may cancel the idle state of the game when it receives an answer to question data that only the user of the user terminal 100 can know.

Hereinafter, a method of canceling the idle state in the game by the game server 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation performed by a game server when it is recognized that a game state of a user terminal is an idle state according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may recognize whether the game state of the user terminal 100 is an idle state (S110).

Here, the idle state may represent a state in which a signal related to in-game manipulation from the user terminal 100 is not received for a preset time. That is, a game operation through a touch module, a keyboard, a mouse, a game pad, etc. from a user may not occur for a preset time.

In the present disclosure, when the processor 210 of the game server 200 recognizes that the game state being executed in the user terminal 100 is an idle state, it may switch to a locked state to prevent in-game manipulation.

Here, the locked state may mean a state in which in-game operations other than an operation of canceling the idle state in the user terminal 100 cannot be performed. Accordingly, when the user terminal 100 receives an input for in-game operation from the user, the user terminal 100 may recognize the input as a signal for terminating the idle state.

Meanwhile, the locked state may mean a state in which an account related to the user terminal 100 is not manipulated. That is, when the processor 210 recognizes that the game state being executed in the user terminal 100 is an idle state, the processor 210 may prevent manipulation of an account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state.

As an example, the processor 210 may prevent a preset operation on at least one character included in the user account from being performed.

Specifically, the processor 210 may switch to the locked state so that manipulation, such as movement of a character related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state, a battle, or entering a specific event, is not performed.

As another example, the processor 210 may lock the user terminal 100, which is recognized as idle, to prevent the use or movement of items (eg potions, goods, weapons, etc.) included in the user's in-game account. have.

Here, the movement of the item may be an act of delivering at least one of the movable items included in the user's in-game account to another user or dropping it in a shared space in the game. In addition, the use of the item may be an act of using at least one of the available items included in the user's in-game account. However, the locked state is not limited to the above-described example.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 of the game server 200 receives the last signal from among at least one in-game operation related signals received from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230 It is possible to recognize the first point of view, which is the point of time. Further, the processor 210 may recognize whether the user terminal is in an idle state because of the game state based on the first point in time. Hereinafter, an operation of recognizing that the game state is an idle state based on a signal received from the user terminal 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 8.

Meanwhile, when the processor 210 of the game server 200 recognizes that the game state of the user terminal 100 is an idle state, it may recognize information on the in-game account of the user terminal 100 (S120).

Here, the information on the in-game account of the user terminal 100 is information on the level of the account, information on the level of at least one character in the account, and the content that the user played last. ), information about weapons in the account, information about weapons the character is wearing, information about the level of weapons held in the account, information about the clan the account belongs to, and It may include information about a clan.

Here, the information on the level of the account may be information on the level of the account played by the user related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state. That is, the information on the level of the account may be information on the level set in the user account itself, not information on the level of the character played by the user.

The information on the level of at least one character in the account may be information on the level of at least one character in the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state.

For example, when a plurality of characters are included in the account, information on the level of each of the plurality of characters may be included in the information on the level of at least one character in the account.

The information on the content played last by the user may be information on the content in the game last played by the user related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state. For example, when a user related to the user terminal 100 finally enters a specific event in the game, information indicating that the user has entered a specific event in the game may be included in the information on the content that the user last played.

The information on the weapon held in the account may be information on the weapon held in the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state. For example, when there is a weapon called a twin sword in the item inventory of an account in the game, information that the weapon held in the account is a twin sword may be included in the information on the weapon held in the account.

The information on the weapon the character is wearing may be information on the weapon the character is wearing in the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state. For example, when a character wears a weapon called a twin sword in a game, information that the weapon the character is wearing is a twin sword may be included in the information on the weapon the character is wearing.

The information on the level of the weapon held in the account may be information on the level of the weapon held in the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state. For example, when the level of the twin swords, which is a weapon held in the account, is 10, information indicating that the level of the twin swords is 10 may be included in the information on the level of the weapon held in the account.

The information on a clan to which the account belongs may be information on a clan to which an account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state belongs. Here, the clan may mean a group, a group, a guild, etc. belonging to at least one user other than the user of the user terminal 100.

The information on the clan to which the character belongs may be information on a clan to which each of the at least one character in the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state belongs. Here, the information on the clan to which the account belongs may be different from the information on the clan to which the character belongs.

However, the information on the in-game account is not limited to the above-described example, and all information related to the account related to the user terminal 100 recognized as an idle state may be information on the in-game account.

Meanwhile, the processor 210 may generate at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information of the user terminal 100 (S130).

Here, the tuple data may mean data having a structure in which a question and an answer are paired. That is, the first tuple data may include first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

For example, the processor 210 may recognize information on a weapon worn by a character among information on an in-game account of the user terminal 100. In addition, the processor 210 may generate first question data based on information on the weapon the character is wearing. Specifically, for example, when the weapon that the in-game character of the user terminal 100 is wearing is a “double sword”, the processor 210 recognizes information that the weapon that the in-game character of the user terminal 100 is wearing is a twin sword. And, “What weapon is the character wearing in the game?” The sentence "" may be generated as the first question data. In addition, the processor 210 may generate the sentence “double sword” as first answer data and map the first answer data to the first question data. Here, the first tuple data may include the generated first question data and first answer data. However, the question data and answer data included in the tuple data are not limited to the above-described example.

As another example, the processor 210 may recognize information on the level of the account among information on the in-game account of the user terminal 100. In addition, the processor 210 may generate first question data based on information on the level of the account. Specifically, for example, when the account level of the user terminal 100 is 20, the processor 210 recognizes the information that the account level is 20, and a first sentence “What is the account level?” Can be created with question data. In addition, the processor 210 may generate the sentence “20” as first answer data and map the first answer data to the first question data. That is, the processor 210 generates tuple data including the first question data “What is the account level?” and the first answer data “20” based on the in-game account information of the user terminal 100 can do.

Meanwhile, the game server 200 may receive a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230 (S140).

As an example, when the user terminal 100 receives a touch input from the user through the touch module when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the game server ( 200).

As another example, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the user has operated a keyboard, mouse, or game pad when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the user terminal 100 generates a first signal for terminating the idle state. Thus, it can be transmitted to the game server 200.

In the present disclosure, when the in-game idle state of the user terminal 100 is recognized, the processor 210 may recognize all signals received from the user terminal 100 as a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game. .

For example, when the user touches at least one in-game item when the user terminal 100 is recognized as idle in the game, the processor 210 idles the signal transmitted from the user terminal 100 due to the touch. It can be recognized as a first signal to cancel the state.

Meanwhile, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit the first tuple data among at least one tuple data to the user terminal 100 upon receiving the first signal (S150). ).

Specifically, when the processor 210 transmits the first tuple data to the user terminal S100 through the communication unit 230, a pop-up window may be displayed on the game screen of the user terminal 100. . In addition, the first question data may be displayed in the pop-up window. Hereinafter, the content of the first question data displayed on the user terminal 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

In the present disclosure, the processor 210 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit at least one tuple data to the user terminal 100 in conjunction with generating tuple data in step S130. In addition, when the processor 210 receives at least one signal for terminating the idle state of the game from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230, the first tuple data included in the first tuple data among at least one tuple data The communication unit 230 may be controlled to transmit a signal for displaying a pop-up window including question data on the game screen to the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 may receive an answer to the first question data through an in-game pop-up window of the user terminal 100.

Specifically, the answer input area 422 may be included in the pop-up window. In addition, the user may input an answer to the first question data through the answer input area 422. A detailed description of the answer input area 422 will be described later with reference to FIG. 5.

Meanwhile, when a user inputs an answer to the first question data in the user terminal 100, the user terminal 100 may transmit an answer to the first question data to the game server 200. In this case, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may receive response data from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230. That is, the communication unit 230 may receive an answer input by the user into the answer input area 422 from the user terminal 100. Further, the processor 210 may determine whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the received answer data matches the first answer data.

Specifically, when it is recognized that the received answer data matches the first answer data, the processor 210 may cancel the idle state of the user terminal 100 in the game. Meanwhile, when the processor 210 recognizes that the received answer data does not match the first answer data, the user terminal 100 may not terminate the idle state in the game.

In the case of terminating the in-game idle state of the user terminal 100 in the manner described above in FIG. 2, only the user of the user terminal 100 may terminate the idle state. Specifically, since the user is presented with questions that only the user of the user terminal 100 can solve, the idle state cannot be canceled except for the user of the user terminal 100, so that the security of the game account of the user terminal 100 is Can be increased.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of determining whether or not to terminate an idle state in a game of a user terminal by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

When the in-game idle state of the user terminal 100 is recognized, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may generate at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information. In addition, the generated tuple data may be stored in the storage unit 220 of the game server 200.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3, the user terminal 100 may receive an input or manipulation for terminating the idle state of the game from the user. In this case, the user terminal 100 may transmit a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game to the game server 200 (S210).

As an example, when the user terminal 100 receives a touch input from the user through the touch module when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the game server ( 200).

As another example, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the user has operated a keyboard, mouse, or game pad when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the user terminal 100 generates a first signal for terminating the idle state. Thus, it can be transmitted to the game server 200.

That is, when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in the idle state, the user terminal 100 recognizes all inputs or manipulations input from the user as an input for terminating the idle state, and the first signal for terminating the idle state. Can be generated and transmitted to the game server 200. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user terminal 100 may recognize it as an input for terminating the idle state only when there is a specific input, and generate a first signal for terminating the idle state and transmit it to the game server 200 have.

Meanwhile, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may generate first tuple data when the first signal is received. Here, the first tuple data may include first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

Specifically, the processor 210 may generate at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information of the user terminal 100.

For example, the processor 210 may recognize information on a weapon worn by a character among information on an in-game account of the user terminal 100. In addition, the processor 210 may generate first question data based on information on the weapon the character is wearing. Specifically, for example, when the weapon that the in-game character of the user terminal 100 is wearing is a "double sword", the processor 210 recognizes information that the weapon that the in-game character of the user terminal 100 is wearing is a twin sword. And, “What weapon is the character wearing in the game?” The sentence "" may be generated as the first question data. In addition, the processor 210 may generate the sentence “double sword” as first answer data and map the first answer data to the first question data. In other words, the processor 210 asks, "What weapon is the character in the game wearing?" Tuple data including the first question data, and first answer data, “twin swords”, may be generated based on the in-game account information of the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, when the first tuple data is generated, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit the generated first tuple data to the user terminal 100 (S220).

When the user terminal 100 receives the first tuple data from the game server 200, the user terminal 100 may recognize the first question data included in the first tuple data. In addition, the user terminal 100 may display the first question data included in the received first tuple data on the screen (S230).

Specifically, when receiving the first tuple data, the user terminal 100 may generate a pop-up window using the first question data included in the first tuple data. In addition, the user terminal 100 may display a pop-up window including the first question data on the screen.

In the present disclosure, the first question data may be a short-choice question or a multiple-choice question.

Specifically, when the subjective question data is displayed on the user terminal 100, the user may input an answer to the first question data through an input means (in-game virtual keyboard, external keyboard, external mouse, etc.). Similarly, when the multiple-choice question data is displayed on the user terminal 100, the user may input an answer to the multiple-choice question data through an input means (in-game virtual keyboard, external keyboard, external mouse, etc.).

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 receiving an input from the user may transmit the answer data to the game server 200 (S240).

Specifically, the user terminal 100 may generate answer data based on the answer input by the user. In addition, the user terminal 100 may transmit the generated answer data to the game server 200.

When the processor 210 of the game server 200 receives answer data from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230, whether the received answer data matches the first answer data mapped to the first question data. Can be recognized (S250).

As an example, when the text “double sword” is included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data is “double sword”, the processor 210 It can be recognized that the answer data and the first answer data match.

As another example, the processor 210 includes the text “big sword” in the answer data received from the user terminal 100, and the text included in the first answer data is “double sword”, the user terminal 100 It may be recognized that the response data received from the response data and the first response data do not match.

That is, when the text included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data completely match, the processor 210 You can recognize that the data match. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and when the answer data received from the user terminal 100 includes text included in the first answer data, the processor 210 You can also perceive that the data match.

For example, if the text “Double swords” is included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data is “double swords”, the processor 210 It can be recognized that the received answer data and the first answer data match. This is because the text of double swords is included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may determine whether to terminate the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data and the first answer data match (S260).

Specifically, when it is recognized that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the first answer data match, the processor 210 may cancel the idle state of the user terminal 100. On the other hand, if the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the first answer data do not match, the user terminal 100 may not terminate the idle state. Here, termination of the idle state of the user terminal 100 may be a resumption of a game running on the user terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may mean a state in which at least one character in the game can be manipulated in the idle state of the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 does not match the first answer data, the first question data is sent to the user terminal 100 again. The communication unit 230 may be controlled to transmit a control signal to be displayed to the user terminal 100. That is, it is possible for the user to re-enter the answer to the first question data.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is recognized that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 does not match the first answer data, the processor 210 Two-tuple data may be transmitted to the user terminal 100. Here, the second tuple data may include second question data different from the second question data and second answer data different from the first answer data. In addition, when receiving the second tuple data, the user terminal 100 may display second question data included in the second tuple data on the screen. Hereinafter, an operation of transmitting the second tuple data will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

Meanwhile, when the processor 210 determines whether to cancel the idle state of the user terminal 100 through the above-described operation, the load of the user terminal 100 may be reduced. In the case of the user terminal 100, the performance of the device is generally lower than that of the game server 200. By determining whether or not the game server 200 terminates the idle state, the user can enjoy a smooth game through the user terminal 100. I can.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method of determining whether or not to terminate an idle state in a game by a user terminal according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

The user terminal 100 may transmit a first signal for terminating the idle state of the game to the game server 200 (S310).

As an example, when the user terminal 100 receives a touch input from the user through the touch module when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the game server ( 200).

As another example, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the user has operated a keyboard, mouse, or game pad when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state, the user terminal 100 generates a first signal for terminating the idle state. Thus, it can be transmitted to the game server 200.

That is, when the game state of the user terminal 100 is in the idle state, the user terminal 100 recognizes all inputs or manipulations input from the user as an input for terminating the idle state, and the first signal for terminating the idle state. Can be generated and transmitted to the game server 200. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user terminal 100 may recognize it as an input for terminating the idle state only when there is a specific input, and generate a first signal for terminating the idle state and transmit it to the game server 200 have.

Meanwhile, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may generate first tuple data when the first signal is received. Here, the first tuple data may include first question data and first answer data mapped to the first question data.

Specifically, the processor 210 may generate at least one tuple data based on the in-game account information of the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, when the first tuple data is generated, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit the generated first tuple data to the user terminal 100 (S320).

When the user terminal 100 receives the first tuple data from the game server 200, the user terminal 100 may recognize the first question data included in the first tuple data. In addition, the user terminal 100 may display the first question data included in the received first tuple data on the screen (S330).

Specifically, when receiving the first tuple data, the user terminal 100 may generate a pop-up window using the first question data included in the first tuple data. In addition, the user terminal 100 may display a pop-up window including the first question data on the screen.

In the present disclosure, the first question data may be a short-choice question or a multiple-choice question.

Specifically, when the subjective question data is displayed on the user terminal 100, the user may input an answer to the first question data through an input means (in-game virtual keyboard, external keyboard, external mouse, etc.). Similarly, when the multiple-choice question data is displayed on the user terminal 100, the user may input an answer to the multiple-choice question data through an input means (in-game virtual keyboard, external keyboard, external mouse, etc.).

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 may recognize whether the answer data input from the user and the first answer data mapped to the first question data match (S340).

For example, when the text “double sword” is included in the answer data input from the user and the text included in the first answer data is “double sword”, the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data matches the first answer data. can do.

As another example, the user terminal 100 indicates that the first answer data does not match when the text “big sword” is included in the answer data input from the user and the text included in the first answer data is “double sword”. I can recognize it.

That is, when the text included in the answer data input from the user and the text included in the first answer data completely match, the user terminal 100 may recognize that the answer data and the first answer data match.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the user terminal 100 may recognize that the answer data input from the user matches the first answer data when the answer data input from the user includes text included in the first answer data. have.

For example, when the user terminal 100 includes the text “double sword” in the answer data input from the user and the text included in the first answer data is “double sword”, the response data input from the user and the first It can be recognized that the answer data is consistent. This is because the text of double swords is included in the response data input from the user.

Meanwhile, the user terminal 100 may determine whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data and the first answer data match (S350).

Specifically, when it is recognized that the answer data and the first answer data match, the user terminal 100 may cancel the idle state of the game. On the other hand, if the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data and the first answer data do not match, the user terminal 100 may not cancel the idle state.

Here, termination of the idle state of the user terminal 100 may be a resumption of a game running on the user terminal 100. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may mean a state in which at least one character in the game can be manipulated in the idle state of the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data input from the user and the first answer data do not match, the first question data may be displayed again. That is, it is possible for the user to re-enter the answer to the first question data.

In the present disclosure, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data input from the user does not match the first answer data so as to exceed a preset number of times, the second tuple data different from the first tuple data among at least one tuple data A signal requesting for may be transmitted to the game server 200. Here, the second tuple data may include second question data different from the second question data and second answer data different from the first answer data. In addition, the user terminal 100 may receive second tuple data from the game server 200 and display second question data included in the second tuple data.

In the present disclosure, when the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data input from the user does not match the first answer data so as to exceed a preset number of times, the game server 200 sends a signal requesting the lock of an in-game account. You can also send it to.

Here, locking of an in-game account may mean restricting at least one user terminal 100 from accessing the game. For example, locking of an in-game account may mean a state in which it is impossible to change or delete items included in the in-game account. However, the in-game account lock is not limited to the above-described example.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, if the user terminal 100 recognizes that the answer data input from the user does not match the first answer data so as to exceed a preset number of times, the user terminal 100 may terminate the running game. In addition, when the game is replayed, the user terminal 100 may display at least one question data included in at least one tuple data.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the user terminal 100 performs an operation of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game, the load of the game server 200 may be reduced.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of displaying question data on a user terminal according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit the first tuple data when receiving the first signal for terminating the idle state in the game from the user terminal 100. have.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5, when receiving the first tuple data, the user terminal 100 may display a quiz area 420 including the first question data on the game screen 400.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the game screen 400 may include at least one of a background area 410 and a quiz area 420. However, since the above-described components are not essential for implementing the game screen 400, the game screen 400 may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The game screen 400 may be a screen of a game running in the display area of the user terminal 100.

Overall content of the game may be displayed in the background area 410. For example, in the background area 410, a part of an in-game character and an in-game environment may be displayed.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the quiz area 420 is displayed on the game screen 400 of the user terminal 100, the background area 410 may be subjected to a blur or mosaic process.

Specifically, the background area 410 includes information on the level of the account, information on the level of at least one character in the account, information on the weapon held in the account, information on the weapon the character is wearing, and Information on the level of the weapon, information on the clan to which the account belongs, and information on the clan to which the character belongs may be displayed. In addition, the first tuple data may be data generated based on at least one of information displayed on the background area 410. At this time, when a partial area of the game screen 400 displayed on the background area 410 is blurred or mosaic-processed, a user other than the user of the user terminal 100 may answer the first question data through the background area 410. Inferring the answer can be prevented. However, the effect of not recognizing the screen displayed on the background area 410 is not limited to the above-described example.

The quiz area 420 may include at least one of a question area 421 and an answer input area 422. However, the above-described constituent elements are not essential for implementing the quiz area 420, and thus the quiz area 420 may have more or less constituent elements than the above-listed constituent elements.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 5, the quiz area 420 may be displayed in a pop-up form on a partial area of the game screen 400.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the quiz area 420 may be displayed in a pop-up form on the entire area of the game screen 400.

Specifically, the quiz area 420 may be displayed on the entire area of the game screen 400 (display area or background area of the user terminal) so that the background area 410 is not exposed.

Accordingly, an area other than the quiz area 420 may not be displayed on the game screen 400, and at least one user other than the user of the user terminal 100 answers the first question data through the background area 410. Can be prevented from inferring.

For example, the quiz area 420 may be displayed in a form that replaces the game screen 400 instead of a pop-up form. That is, when the idle state in the game of the user terminal 100 is terminated, the processor 210 of the game server 200 controls the communication unit 230 so as not to transmit the game screen 400 to the user terminal 100. I can. In addition, the processor 210 may cause a screen including the quiz area 420 to be displayed on the user terminal 100 instead of the game screen 400.

Meanwhile, the first question data included in the first tuple data among at least one tuple data may be displayed in the question area 421.

For example, the processor 210 may recognize information on the last acquired item through an in-game log related to the user terminal 100 stored in the storage unit 220. Further, the processor 210 may generate first question data (for example, the sentence “What is the last item learned?”) based on the information on the item acquired last. In addition, the processor 210 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit the first tuple data including the first question data to the user terminal 100. The user terminal 100 may display first question data included in the first tuple data on the question area 421.

Meanwhile, the answer input area 422 may be an area for a user to input an answer to the question area 421.

Specifically, the answer input area 422 may be an area in which a user can input an answer through a virtual keyboard in a game, an external keyboard, a mouse, and a touch using a finger. That is, the user may input an answer in the answer input area 422.

6 is a flowchart illustrating another example of a method of terminating an idle state of a game by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may recognize whether the answer data received from the user terminal 100 matches the first answer data (S510).

Specifically, the processor 210 may recognize whether the answer data input to the answer input area 422 by the user and the first answer data mapped to the first question data exactly match.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 may recognize that the answer data and the first answer data match even when the answer data received from the user terminal 100 does not exactly match.

Specifically, when the text included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data are equal to or greater than a preset matching rate, the processor 210 may recognize that they match.

For example, if the text included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data differ only by writing, the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data matches the first answer data. You may.

For another example, when the text included in the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the text included in the first answer data have different spellings, but are text representing the same meaning, the processor 210 You can also recognize that the answer data match.

That is, the processor 210 may recognize that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 and the first answer data match only if they match a predetermined degree or more. This is because there may be a typo in the answer data received from the user terminal 100, and the user may not be able to remember the name of a specific content or item in detail.

Meanwhile, when the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data matches the first answer data (S520, Yes), the processor 210 may cancel the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal 100 (S530). That is, the processor 210 may control the game of the user terminal 100 to be changed to an executable state.

Meanwhile, when the processor 210 recognizes that the received answer data does not match the first answer data (S520, No), the user terminal 100 transmits second tuple data different from the first tuple data among at least one tuple data. ), it is possible to control the communication unit 340 to transmit to (S540). Here, the second tuple data may include second question data different from the first question data and second answer data different from the first answer data.

In addition, when receiving the second tuple data, the user terminal 100 may display second question data included in the second tuple data in the question area 420 illustrated in FIG. 5.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 does not match the first answer data, the first question data is returned to the user terminal 100. The communication unit 230 may be controlled to transmit a control signal to be displayed on the user terminal 100. That is, it is possible for the user to re-enter the answer to the first question data.

The processor 210 may recognize whether the answer data received from the user terminal 100 matches the second answer data (S550).

Specifically, the user terminal 100 may transmit answer data generated through an answer input by the user to the answer input area 422 to the game server 200. When receiving answer data through the communication unit 230, the processor 210 of the game server 200 may recognize whether the answer data matches the second answer data mapped to the second question data.

In addition, when it is recognized that the answer data and the second answer data match, the processor 210 may cancel the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal 100.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, even when the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data received from the user terminal 100 matches the first answer data, the first tuple data among at least one tuple data and the Different second tuple data may be transmitted to the user terminal 100. That is, the processor 210 may cause the user to answer at least two or more times to reinforce the security of the in-game account.

On the other hand, when the processor 210 recognizes that the answer data received in response to the second question data from the user terminal 100 and the second answer data do not match, the first tuple data and the second Third tuple data different from the tuple data may be transmitted to the user terminal 100. That is, the processor 210 may control the communication unit 230 to transmit another at least one tuple data that has not been transmitted to the user terminal 100 to the user terminal 100.

In addition, the processor 210 may recognize whether the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal 100 is terminated by using the third question data and the third answer data included in the third tuple data. However, the operation of transmitting at least one tuple data to the user terminal 100 is not limited to the first tuple data to the third tuple data, and fourth, fifth, and N tuple data may be used.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor 210 restricts access to the in-game account of the user terminal 100 when the number of transmissions of tuple data to the user terminal 100 exceeds a preset number. can do. That is, it is possible to prevent a user other than the user of the user terminal 100 from repeatedly inputting an answer until the answer is correct.

Hereinafter, access restrictions of the user terminal 100 will be described in detail through FIG. 7.

On the other hand, when the processor 210 terminates the idle state in the game of the user terminal 100 through the operation as described above in FIG. 6, there is a problem in terminating the idle state of the game even if the user incorrectly inputs an answer. May not occur.

7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of restricting access to an in-game account of a user terminal according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication unit 230 of the game server 200 may receive answer data for the first question data from the user terminal 100. The processor 210 of the game server 200 may recognize whether the answer data received from the user terminal 100 matches the first answer data.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 7, if the answer data match (S610, Yes), the processor 210 may cancel the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal 100 (step S530 of FIG. 5).

Meanwhile, if the answer data do not match (S610, No), the processor 210 may recognize the number of tuple data previously transmitted through the communication unit 230. In addition, when the number of tuple data exceeds a preset threshold (S620, Yes), the processor 210 may limit access to the in-game account of the user terminal 100 (S630).

The threshold value is information previously stored in the storage unit 220 and may be a value set by a user of the user terminal 100 or a value set by an administrator of the game server 200. However, the threshold is not limited to the above-described example.

Restriction of access may be that access to an in-game user account through the user terminal 100 is prohibited. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and access may be restricted by locking the game account, not restricting access to the in-game account of the user terminal 100.

Specifically, the processor 210 may control the user's account to be impossible to access from at least one terminal through the locking of the game account.

On the other hand, when the game account is locked, the user can unlock the game account through means such as identity authentication through a web page, identity authentication through email, and identity authentication using a call with a counselor. However, the means for unlocking the game account is not limited to the above-described example.

When the number of previously transmitted tuple data does not exceed a preset threshold (S620, No), the processor 210 of the game server 200 performs second tuple data different from the first tuple data among at least one tuple data. It is possible to control the communication unit 340 to transmit to the user terminal 100 (S640). In addition, the processor 210 may display the second question data included in the second tuple data on the question area 422 of the user terminal 100.

When the processor 210 restricts access to the in-game account of the user terminal 100 in the manner described above in FIG. 7, the security of the in-game account of the user terminal 100 may be further increased.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of recognizing an idle state of a user terminal by a game server according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8, the game server 200 may receive a signal related to at least one in-game operation from the user terminal 100 through the communication unit 230. In addition, the processor 210 may recognize a first point in time, which is a point in time at which the last signal is received, among signals related to manipulation (S710).

For example, log data in which a user manipulates a game may be stored in the storage unit 220 of the game server 200. In addition, the processor 210 may recognize a time point of the last input log data among log data stored in the storage unit 220.

When the processor 210 of the game server 200 recognizes that the time interval from the first point in time to the current point in time exceeds a preset time interval (S720, Yes), the game state of the user terminal 100 is in an idle state. It can be recognized (S730).

Here, the preset time interval may be pre-stored in the storage unit 220.

When the processor 210 recognizes that the game state of the user terminal 100 is an idle state, the processor 210 may switch to the locked state so that the in-game account and the in-game character cannot be operated.

For example, when the processor 210 recognizes that the game state of the user terminal 100 is an idle state, the processor 210 may transmit first tuple data among at least one tuple data.

Meanwhile, when the processor 210 recognizes that the time interval from the first point in time to the current point in time is less than or equal to a preset time interval (S720, No), the user terminal 100 receives a signal related to at least one in-game operation. Can wait.

9 shows a general schematic diagram of an exemplary computing environment in which embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented.

The computer 1102 illustrated in FIG. 9 may correspond to at least one of the computing devices constituting the user terminal 100 and the game server 200.

While the present disclosure has generally been described above with respect to computer-executable instructions that can be executed on one or more computers, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present disclosure may be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and software. I will know.

In general, modules herein include routines, procedures, programs, components, data structures, etc. that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types. In addition, to those skilled in the art, the method of the present disclosure is not limited to single-processor or multiprocessor computer systems, minicomputers, mainframe computers, as well as personal computers, handheld computing devices, microprocessor-based or programmable household appliances, etc. (each of which is It will be appreciated that other computer system configurations may be implemented, including one that may operate in connection with one or more associated devices.

The described embodiments of the present disclosure may also be practiced in a distributed computing environment where certain tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are connected through a communication network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Computers typically include a variety of computer-readable media. A computer-accessible medium includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, and removable and non-removable media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media include volatile and nonvolatile media, temporary and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Includes the medium. Computer-readable storage media include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage. Devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

Computer-readable transmission media typically implement computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data on a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism. Includes all information delivery media. The term modulated data signal refers to a signal in which one or more of the characteristics of the signal is set or changed so as to encode information in the signal. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable transmission media include wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above-described media are also intended to be included within the scope of computer-readable transmission media.

An exemplary environment 1100 is shown that implements various aspects of the present disclosure, including a computer 1102, which includes a processing device 1104, a system memory 1106, and a system bus 1108. do. System bus 1108 couples system components, including but not limited to, system memory 1106 to processing device 1104. The processing unit 1104 may be any of a variety of commercially available processors. Dual processors and other multiprocessor architectures may also be used as processing unit 1104.

The system bus 1108 may be any of several types of bus structures that may be additionally interconnected to a memory bus, a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety of commercial bus architectures. System memory 1106 includes read-only memory (ROM) 1110 and random access memory (RAM) 1112. The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored in non-volatile memory 1110 such as ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, etc. This BIOS is a basic input/output system that helps transfer information between components in the computer 1102, such as during startup. Includes routines. RAM 1112 may also include high speed RAM such as static RAM for caching data.

The computer 1102 also includes an internal hard disk drive (HDD) 1114 (e.g., EIDE, SATA)-this internal hard disk drive 1114 can also be configured for external use within a suitable chassis (not shown). Yes--, magnetic floppy disk drive (FDD) 1116 (for example, to read from or write to removable diskette 1118), and optical disk drive 1120 (e.g., CD-ROM For reading the disk 1122 or for reading from or writing to other high-capacity optical media such as DVD). The hard disk drive 1114, magnetic disk drive 1116, and optical disk drive 1120 are each connected to the system bus 1108 by a hard disk drive interface 1124, a magnetic disk drive interface 1126, and an optical drive interface 1128. ) Can be connected. The interface 1124 for implementing an external drive includes, for example, at least one or both of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 interface technologies.

These drives and their associated computer readable media provide non-volatile storage of data, data structures, computer executable instructions, and the like. In the case of computer 1102, drives and media correspond to storing any data in a suitable digital format. Although the description of the computer-readable storage medium above refers to a removable optical medium such as a HDD, a removable magnetic disk, and a CD or DVD, those skilled in the art may include a zip drive, a magnetic cassette, a flash memory card, a cartridge, and the like. It will be appreciated that other types of computer-readable storage media, such as etc., may also be used in the exemplary operating environment and that any such media may contain computer-executable instructions for performing the methods of the present disclosure. .

A number of program modules, including the operating system 1130, one or more application programs 1132, other program modules 1134, and program data 1136, may be stored in the drive and RAM 1112. All or part of the operating system, applications, modules and/or data may also be cached in RAM 1112. It will be appreciated that the present disclosure may be implemented on several commercially available operating systems or combinations of operating systems.

A user may input commands and information to the computer 1102 through one or more wired/wireless input devices, for example, a pointing device such as a keyboard 1138 and a mouse 1140. Other input devices (not shown) may include a microphone, IR remote control, joystick, game pad, stylus pen, touch screen, and the like. These and other input devices are often connected to the processing unit 1104 through the input device interface 1142, which is connected to the system bus 1108, but the parallel port, IEEE 1394 serial port, game port, USB port, IR interface, It can be connected by other interfaces such as etc.

A monitor 1144 or other type of display device is also connected to the system bus 1108 through an interface such as a video adapter 1146. In addition to the monitor 1144, the computer generally includes other peripheral output devices (not shown) such as speakers, printers, and the like.

Computer 1102 may operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers, such as remote computer(s) 1148, via wired and/or wireless communication. The remote computer(s) 1148 may be a workstation, server computer, router, personal computer, portable computer, microprocessor-based entertainment device, peer device, or other common network node, and is generally referred to as computer 1102. Although including many or all of the described components, only memory storage device 1150 is shown for simplicity. The logical connections shown include wired/wireless connections to a local area network (LAN) 1152 and/or to a larger network, eg, a wide area network (WAN) 1154. Such LAN and WAN networking environments are common in offices and companies, and facilitate enterprise-wide computer networks such as intranets, all of which can be connected to worldwide computer networks, for example the Internet.

When used in a LAN networking environment, the computer 1102 is connected to the local network 1152 via a wired and/or wireless communication network interface or adapter 1156. Adapter 1156 may facilitate wired or wireless communication to LAN 1152, which also includes a wireless access point installed therein to communicate with wireless adapter 1156. When used in a WAN networking environment, the computer 1102 may include a modem 1158, connected to a communication server on the WAN 1154, or other Have means. The modem 1158, which may be an internal or external and a wired or wireless device, is connected to the system bus 1108 through a serial port interface 1142. In a networked environment, program modules described for computer 1102 or portions thereof may be stored in remote memory/storage device 1150. It will be appreciated that the network connections shown are exemplary and other means of establishing communication links between computers may be used.

Computer 1102 is associated with any wireless device or entity deployed and operated in wireless communication, e.g., a printer, scanner, desktop and/or portable computer, portable data assistant (PDA), communication satellite, wireless detectable tag. It operates to communicate with any device or place, and a phone. This includes at least Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies. Accordingly, the communication may be a predefined structure as in a conventional network or may simply be ad hoc communication between at least two devices.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) allows you to connect to the Internet or the like without wires. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology such as a cell phone that allows such devices, for example computers, to transmit and receive data indoors and outdoors, that is, anywhere within the coverage area of a base station. Wi-Fi networks use a wireless technology called IEEE 802.11 (a, b, g, etc.) to provide a secure, reliable and high-speed wireless connection. Wi-Fi can be used to connect computers to each other, to the Internet, and to a wired network (using IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet). Wi-Fi networks can operate in unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, for example, at a data rate of 11 Mbps (802.11a) or 54 Mbps (802.11b), or in products that include both bands (dual band). have.

A person of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure includes various exemplary logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein, electronic hardware, (convenience). For the sake of clarity, it will be appreciated that it may be implemented by various forms of program or design code or a combination of both (referred to herein as "software"). 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. A person of ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure may implement the described functions in various ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments presented herein may be implemented as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/or engineering techniques. The term “article of manufacture” includes a computer program or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media include magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (e.g., CD, DVD, etc.), smart cards, and flash Memory devices (eg, EEPROM, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.). The term “machine-readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media capable of storing, holding, and/or transmitting instruction(s) and/or data.

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

A description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

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Receiving a first signal from a user terminal for canceling an idle state of a game being executed in the user terminal;
Generating at least one tuple data including question data and answer data mapped to the question data based on in-game account information of the user terminal upon receiving the first signal; And
When the at least one tuple data is generated, the first tuple data of the at least one tuple data is transmitted to the user terminal, and the background area in which the execution screen of the game is displayed and the first tuple data included in the first tuple data Causing a game screen including a quiz area related to output of question data to be displayed on the user terminal;
Including,
The first tuple data,
Data generated based on at least one information displayed in the background area among the in-game account information,
The at least one piece of information displayed in the background area is covered by a preset effect that makes the at least one piece of information invisible,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
The method of claim 1,
Transmitting the first tuple data of the at least one tuple data to the user terminal and then receiving response data from the user terminal; And
Determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches first answer data included in the first tuple data;
Further comprising,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
The method of claim 2,
The step of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data,
When it is recognized that the answer data matches the first answer data, terminating the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal;
Containing,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
The method of claim 2,
The step of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data,
If it is recognized that the answer data does not match the first answer data, transmitting second tuple data different from the first tuple data among the at least one tuple data to the user terminal;
Containing,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
The method of claim 4,
The second tuple data,
Including second question data different from the first question data and second answer data different from the first answer data,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
The method of claim 2,
The step of determining whether to cancel the idle state of the game based on whether the answer data matches the first answer data,
When it is recognized that the answer data does not match the first answer data, recognizing the number of tuple data previously transmitted to the user terminal; And
Limiting access to the in-game account of the user terminal when the number exceeds a preset threshold;
Further comprising,
How to get rid of idle state in game.
As a game server,
A communication unit for receiving a first signal from the user terminal to cancel the idle state of the game being executed in the user terminal; And
A processor for generating at least one tuple data including question data and answer data mapped to the question data based on in-game account information of the user terminal upon receiving the first signal;
Including,
When the at least one tuple data is generated, the processor transmits the first tuple data of the at least one tuple data to the user terminal through the communication unit, so that the background area and the first tuple data on which the execution screen of the game is displayed Cause a game screen including a quiz area related to the output of the first question data included in the 1-tuple data to be displayed in the user terminal,
The first tuple data is data generated based on at least one information displayed in the background area among the in-game account information,
The at least one information displayed in the background area is covered by a preset effect that makes the at least one information invisible,
Game server.
The method of claim 7,
The processor,
If answer data is received from the user terminal after transmitting the first tuple data among the at least one tuple data to the user terminal, whether the answer data matches the first answer data included in the first tuple data Determining whether to terminate the idle state of the game based on whether or not,
Game server.
The method of claim 8,
The processor,
When it is recognized that the answer data matches the first answer data, terminating the idle state of the game running in the user terminal,
Game server.
The method of claim 8,
The processor,
When it is recognized that the answer data does not match the first answer data, controlling the communication unit to transmit second tuple data different from the first tuple data among the at least one tuple data to the user terminal,
Game server.
The method of claim 10,
The second tuple data,
Including second question data different from the first question data and second answer data different from the first answer data,
Game server.
The method of claim 7,
The processor,
When recognizing whether the game state of the user terminal is an idle state, recognizes a first point in time that is the last signal received from among signals related to at least one in-game operation from the user terminal,
Recognizing the time interval from the first point in time to the current point in time,
Recognizing that the game state of the user terminal is an idle state when the time interval exceeds a preset time,
Game server.

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