KR102512926B1 - Server and Method for adjustment Game Difficulty based on Operation Skill Level by Age and Cognitive Characteristics - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a method for adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation proficiency by age and cognitive characteristics, performed by a server, in which a game application providing different levels of difficulty according to manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics is installed on a user terminal. Providing a tutorial mode for guiding the operation method of the game through the application, when execution of the difficulty level customization mode is requested from the user terminal through an application installed in the user terminal, the tutorial mode is completed If it is, providing a test game mode for evaluating the skill of operating the game through the application, when the test game mode is completed, operating the game for the user based on the completion result of the test game mode Evaluating a skill level and adjusting a level of difficulty of the game based on the evaluated manipulation skill level and the user's age and cognitive characteristics.

Description

Server and Method for adjustment Game Difficulty based on Operation Skill Level by Age and Cognitive Characteristics}

The present invention relates to adjusting and providing game difficulty, and more particularly, to a server and method for adjusting and providing game difficulty based on a user's age and operational proficiency for each cognitive characteristic.

In recent years, the number of households with large families living in one house has decreased remarkably, and in the case of households where parents and children live together, conversations are often cut off due to the generation gap that has occurred. The rapidly changing culture and the language of the younger generation are accelerating this generation gap.

In order to overcome this, more and more families are enjoying games with adults and children when large families can gather, such as holidays. However, in the case of games that most children prefer, it is difficult for adults to enjoy these games with children because they often require quick judgment and quickness. Conversely, in the case of games that adults prefer, children often get bored quickly, so it is difficult for adults to enjoy these games with children.

Therefore, there is a need for a way for adults and children to enjoy the same game together.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0087236

An object of the present invention to solve the problems described above is to first provide a test game before executing the game to evaluate a user's game manipulation skill level.

Another object of the present invention is to adjust and provide a difficulty level of a game when a game is played based on at least one of a user's age, cognitive characteristics, and game manipulation proficiency.

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

In the game difficulty adjustment method based on manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics, which is performed by the server according to the present invention to solve the above problems, the difficulty level of the user terminal is different depending on the manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics. providing a game application to be installed, providing a tutorial mode for guiding the operation of the game through the application when a difficulty level customization mode is requested from the user terminal through an application installed on the user terminal. Step, when the tutorial mode is completed, providing a test game mode for evaluating the manipulation proficiency of the game through the application, when the test game mode is completed, based on the completion result of the test game mode Evaluating the user's manipulation skill level of the user and adjusting the difficulty level of the game based on the evaluated manipulation skill level and the user's age and cognitive characteristics.

Here, in the evaluation step, while the test game mode is played in the user terminal, the user's pupil movement recognized through the user terminal may evaluate the manipulation skill level of the game.

Also, in the evaluation step, while the test game mode is played in the user terminal, the user terminal may evaluate the manipulation skill level of the game based on the key manipulation recognized through the user terminal.

In addition, the evaluation step may include a coincidence rate between the pupil movement and the movement of at least one of a character, an obstacle, and an item in the test game mode, or a coincidence rate between the key manipulation and an operation for obtaining a score of the character in the test game mode. Based on this, it is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game.

In the step of adjusting the level of difficulty, when the evaluated game operation proficiency is equal to or less than a preset threshold and the age of the user is included in a preset age range, the retention time of the score acquisition object in the game is set for a preset time. The difficulty of the game may be adjusted by setting the number of obstacles in the game to a predetermined number or less, and setting the number of hints or bonuses obtained in the game to a predetermined number or more.

The method may further include receiving an input of a cooperation mode or a confrontation mode from the user terminal, and receiving information on at least one partner who will play the game in the cooperative mode when the cooperation mode is input.

The method may further include adjusting a difficulty level of the game for the partner based on the partner information when the cooperative mode is executed. Here, the cooperation mode may be executed by the user and the partner simultaneously or at different times.

In addition, the step of visualizing at least one of the user's playing time and the number of clears and the user's pupil movement and key manipulation for each of the information for the game with the difficulty level adjusted, and displaying matching result information. can include

The method may further include replaying the tutorial when the result information is less than a predetermined criterion, and enlarging the graphic resource of the game to a predetermined multiplier or higher when the tutorial is played more than a predetermined number of times. there is.

In addition, in the server for adjusting the game difficulty based on the manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics according to the present invention to solve the above problems, the communication unit and the user terminal have different difficulties according to the manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics Provided to install the application of the game that provides, and when the execution of the difficulty customization mode is requested from the user terminal through the application installed in the user terminal, providing a tutorial mode that guides the operation method of the game through the application, , When the tutorial mode is completed, a test game mode for evaluating the manipulation proficiency of the game through the application is provided, and when the test game mode is completed, the user is provided with a test game mode based on the completion result of the test game mode. and a processor that evaluates a manipulation skill level of the game for the user and adjusts a level of difficulty of the game based on the evaluated manipulation skill level and the user's age and cognitive characteristics.

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

According to the present invention as described above, by first providing a test game before playing the game to evaluate the user's game manipulation skill level, the user's game manipulation skill level can be grasped first before executing the game.

In addition, the present invention adjusts the difficulty of the game when the game is played based on the user's age, cognitive characteristics, and manipulation proficiency, so that the user adjusts according to whether the user's skill in manipulating the game is higher than that of the user's age. There is an effect to enjoy the game of difficulty.

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a game difficulty adjustment system based on manipulation proficiency according to age and cognitive characteristics according to the present invention.
2 is a diagram for explaining a user terminal according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining a server according to the present invention.
4 is a diagram showing a start screen of the application of the game in the user terminal according to the present invention.
5 is a diagram showing a face recognition screen for logging in the game in a user terminal according to the present invention.
6 is a diagram showing the environment setting screen of the application of the game in the user terminal according to the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of adjusting and providing a game difficulty level based on manipulation skill level for each age and cognitive characteristics in a second processor of a server according to the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and are common in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements other than the recited elements. Like reference numerals throughout the specification refer to like elements, and “and/or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element mentioned below may also be the second element within the technical spirit of the present invention.

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

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

1 is a diagram schematically showing a game difficulty adjustment system 1 based on manipulative proficiency for each age and cognitive characteristics according to the present invention.

2 is a diagram for explaining the user terminal 10 according to the present invention.

3 is a diagram for explaining the server 20 according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing a start screen 401 of the application of the game on the user terminal 10 according to the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing a face recognition screen 501 for log-in of the game in the user terminal 10 according to the present invention.

6 is a diagram showing the environment setting screen 601 of the application of the game on the user terminal 10 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 , a game difficulty adjustment system 1 based on manipulation proficiency for each age and cognitive characteristics according to the present invention will be described.

The system 1 first provides a test game before executing the game to evaluate the user's game manipulation proficiency, so that the user's game manipulation proficiency can be grasped first before executing the game.

In addition, the system 1 adjusts the difficulty of the game when the game is played based on at least one of the user's age, cognitive characteristics, and manipulative proficiency for the game, so that the user's proficiency in manipulating the game is higher than that of the user's age. It may have an effect of enjoying a game with an adjusted level of difficulty according to the level of difficulty.

In addition, the system 1 can form a team of a plurality of users in the game, and each user can play a game of difficulty adjusted according to at least one of his or her age, cognitive characteristics, and manipulation skill for the game. By providing this, family members of various age groups can have an effect that they can play and enjoy the same game according to their difficulty level.

The system 1 provides a user terminal 10 on which a game application is executed, a game application, and adjusts the difficulty of the game according to at least one of the user's age, cognitive characteristics, and manipulation skill level for the game. It may be configured including a server 20 and a communication network 30 . Here, the system 1 may include fewer or more components than those shown in FIG. 1 .

The user terminal 10 may download and execute a game application provided by the server 20 from a download server (not shown). Here, the download server may perform user authentication upon receiving a game application download request from the electronic device 100 , and may transmit the requested game application to the user terminal 10 when user authentication is completed.

The user terminal 10 may execute a membership registration procedure for joining the application of the game and a login procedure after membership registration according to a request of the server 20 .

More specifically, the user terminal 10 may perform identity authentication by inputting at least one of name, date of birth, and mobile phone number for the membership registration procedure. Thereafter, the user terminal 10 may input information such as an ID, a password, a type of game played, frequency of using the game, and a recommender. In addition, the user terminal 10 may upload a picture of the front of the face taken in real time for face recognition or a previously stored picture, iris recognition information for iris recognition, and fingerprint recognition information for fingerprint recognition.

In addition, the user terminal 10 may perform a log-in process using an ID and password after the membership sign-up process, or may perform a log-in process through at least one of face recognition, iris recognition, and fingerprint recognition.

For example, the user terminal 10 may be connected to the server 20 through a network, such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a tablet PC, etc., and has a camera, It may be any kind of handheld-based wireless communication device 11 capable of inputting/outputting various information through a screen. After downloading the game application through the server 20, the user terminal 10 can play the game by manipulating virtual keys on the screen without connecting to another device.

Here, the user terminal 10 may include a first communication unit 110 , an input/output unit 120 , a first memory 130 and a first processor 140 . Here, the plurality of user terminals 10 may include fewer or more components than those shown in FIG. 2 .

The first communication unit 110 may be connected between the user terminal 10 and each wireless communication system, between the user terminal 10 and the server 20, between the user terminal 10 and a partner terminal (not shown) or the user terminal 10. It may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication between and an external server (not shown). Also, the first communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the user terminal 10 to one or more networks.

The input/output unit 120 may include a touch key, a push key (mechanical key, etc.) for receiving information from a user, and a display module for generating output related to sight, hearing, or touch to the user. (not shown), an audio output module (not shown), a haptic module (not shown), and an optical output module (not shown). Here, the display module may form a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be implemented as a touch screen integrally formed. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface between the user terminal 10 and the user and an output interface between the user terminal 10 and the user.

The first memory 130 may store data supporting various functions of the user terminal 10 . The first memory 130 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) running in the user terminal 10 , data for operation of the user terminal 10 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions of the user terminal 10 . Meanwhile, the application program is stored in the first memory 130, installed on the user terminal 10, and driven by the first processor 140 to perform the operation (or function) of the user terminal 10. can

The first memory 130 may store game applications provided by the server 20 . More specifically, the first memory 130 may store application execution data of a game.

The first processor 140 may control general operations of the user terminal 10 in addition to operations related to the application program. The first processor 140 provides or processes appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the first memory 130. can do.

In addition, the first processor 140 may control at least some of the components described with reference to FIG. 2 in order to drive an application program stored in the first memory 130 . Furthermore, the first processor 140 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the user terminal 10 to drive the application program.

As another example, the user terminal 10 may include a display device 12 on which a screen for the game application is output, a mouse 13, a keyboard 14, and a wireless or wired game device 15. Here, the display device 12 may have a built-in camera or be connectable to a separate camera. Also, the display device 12 may be a digital TV, desktop computer, digital signage, or the like.

In addition, the user terminal 10 according to an example different from the one described above is a separate wearable device, such as an brain wave measuring device 16 or a body information measuring device 17 that measures heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sweat, etc. Add can also be included.

The server 20 may provide the application of the game to the user terminal 10 . The server 20 may obtain information about the user from the user terminal 10 through a membership registration procedure and a login procedure for driving the application of the game.

In more detail, the server 20 performs the membership registration procedure and login procedure, the name input by the user, date of birth, mobile phone number, ID, password, type of game played, frequency of game use, information for face recognition, iris recognition At least one of information for fingerprint recognition and information for fingerprint recognition may be obtained. The server 20 may match and store the user information with result information about the game generated after the game is executed.

Therefore, the server 20 can provide a game with a level of difficulty suitable for the user without requesting additional information through previously stored information about the user even when the user logs in to the game with another terminal. can have

The server 20 may include a second communication unit 210 , a second memory 220 and a second processor 230 . Here, the server 20 may include fewer or more components than those shown in FIG. 3 .

The second communication unit 210 may be used between the server 20 and the wireless communication system, between the server 20 and the user terminal 10, between the server 20 and a partner terminal (not shown), or between the server 20 and an external server (not shown). may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication between Also, the second communication unit 210 may include one or more modules that connect the server 20 to one or more networks.

The second memory 220 may store data supporting various functions of the server 20 . The second memory 220 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) running in the server 20 , data for operation of the server 20 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may exist for basic functions of the server 20 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the second memory 220, installed on the server 20, and driven by the second processor 230 to perform the operation (or function) of the server 20. there is. For example, the application program may include an integrated reward payment application.

The second processor 230 may control general operations of the server 20 in addition to operations related to the application program. The second processor 230 provides or processes appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the second memory 220. can do.

In addition, the second processor 230 may control at least some of the components discussed in conjunction with FIG. 3 in order to drive an application program stored in the second memory 220 . Furthermore, the second processor 230 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the server 20 to drive the application program.

The second processor 230 may provide the user terminal 10 with a game application providing different levels of difficulty according to age and manipulation skill level for each cognitive characteristic to be installed. Accordingly, the user terminal 10 may install and execute the application of the game.

When the game application is executed, the second processor 230 may obtain information about the user through a membership sign-up process and a log-in process.

More specifically, the second processor 230 may receive a name, a date of birth, and a mobile phone number from the user terminal 10 to perform identity authentication for the membership registration process. Thereafter, the second processor 230 may receive information such as an ID, a password, a type of game played, and a frequency of using the game from the user terminal 10 that has successfully authenticated the user. In addition, the second processor 230 may capture or upload a frontal photo for facial recognition, capture an iris for iris recognition, and perform fingerprint recognition for fingerprint recognition.

That is, the second processor 230 processes the user's name, date of birth, mobile phone number, ID, password, type of game played, frequency of game use, information for facial recognition, and iris recognition while performing the membership sign-up and log-in procedures. At least one of information for fingerprint recognition and information for fingerprint recognition may be obtained. The second processor 230 may store the user information in the second memory 220 by matching the user information with game result information generated after the game is executed.

Thereafter, the second processor 230 receives an ID or password when the user terminal 10 logs in to the application of the game, information for face recognition of the user, information for iris recognition, Login may be permitted based on at least one piece of information for fingerprint recognition.

Referring to FIG. 4 , a start screen 401 of the application of the game may be displayed on the user terminal 10 . Here, the start screen 401 may have a 'Start' button and a 'End' button at the bottom.

Here, when the second processor 230 receives an input of the 'start' button from the user terminal 10, the second processor 230 switches to a login screen for receiving an ID or password or a face recognition screen for recognizing a face in FIG. 5 ( 501) can be switched. Accordingly, the second processor 230 determines the age of the user based on the age calculated through the machine learning model by recognizing the face in addition to the age included in the user's login information, and provides a game with the difficulty adjusted based on this. can

When execution of the difficulty adjustment mode is requested from the user terminal 10 through an application installed in the user terminal 10, the second processor 230 provides a tutorial mode for guiding the operation method of the game through the application. can do.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the second processor 230 displays the game on the screen of the user terminal 10 when the 'difficulty adjustment mode' button is input within the environment setting screen 601 from the user terminal 10. A tutorial mode can be provided to guide the operation method.

When the tutorial mode is completed, the second processor 230 may provide a test game mode for evaluating the manipulation skill level of the game through the application.

When the test game mode is completed, the second processor 230 may evaluate the user's proficiency in operating the game based on the completion result of the test game mode.

More specifically, the second processor 230 determines the user's manipulation proficiency level based on the user's pupil movement recognized through the user terminal 10 while the test game mode is being played in the user terminal 10 . can be evaluated.

That is, the user terminal 10 includes or is connected to a camera, and can take pictures of the user's face or around the eyes while the user plays the game in the test game mode. Accordingly, the second processor 230 extracts the movement of the user's pupil based on the image of the user's eye area captured from the user terminal 10 . Through this, it is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game.

For example, when the user terminal 10 is a handheld-based wireless communication device 11 or a display device 12 on which a screen for an application of the game is output, the second processor 230 ( 11) It is possible to evaluate the manipulation skill level of the game based on the movement of the user's eyes in the test game mode through a built-in camera or a connected camera.

In addition, in more detail, the second processor 230 evaluates the game operation proficiency based on the key operation recognized through the user terminal 10 while the test game mode is played in the user terminal 10 . can

That is, the second processor 230 may evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game based on a coincidence rate between the key manipulation and the motion for obtaining the score of the character in the test game mode.

For example, the second processor 230 is a mouse 13, a keyboard 14, a wireless or wired game machine (which the user terminal 10 is connected to the handheld-based wireless communication device 11 or the display device 12). 15), it is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game based on the key manipulation input according to the user's manipulation.

That is, the second processor 230 determines the degree of agreement between the key operations input through the rotation and click of the mouse 13 and the operation for obtaining the score of the character in the test game mode, and determines the degree of agreement with the game. You can evaluate your skill level. Alternatively, the second processor 230 may perform an operation for preventing the character from deducting the score of the character in the test game mode when key operations input through rotation and click of the mouse 13 (for example, an operation when avoiding an obstacle) ) and the matching rate, it is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game.

In addition, the second processor 230 determines the degree of agreement between the key operation for inputting at least one key of the keyboard 14 by the user and the operation for obtaining the score of the character in the test game mode, can evaluate the skill level of operation. Alternatively, the second processor 230 may perform a key manipulation by which the user inputs a key of the keyboard 14 to prevent deduction of the character's score in the test game mode (eg, an operation when avoiding an obstacle) and It is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game by determining how much the matching rate is.

In addition, the second processor 230 determines the degree of agreement between the key manipulation by which the user inputs at least one button on the wireless or wired game machine 15 and the motion for obtaining the score of the character in the test game mode. It is possible to evaluate the operation proficiency of the game by determining. Alternatively, the second processor 230 may perform an operation for preventing the character from deducting the score of the character in the test game mode when the user inputs at least one button of the wireless or wired game machine 15 (for example, an obstacle It is possible to evaluate the manipulation proficiency of the game by determining the degree of coincidence with the motion when dodging).

In addition, in more detail, the second processor 230 measures the brain wave measuring device 16 or body information, which is a wearable device connected to the user terminal 10 while the test game mode is played in the user terminal 10. Based on the user's brain wave and body information sensed through the device 17, the manipulation skill level of the game may be evaluated.

Here, as an example, the second processor 230 determines the score of the character based on the key manipulation input from the user terminal 10 to the heart rate or amount of sweat measured by the body information measuring device 17. The manipulation proficiency of the game may be evaluated based on the case where the action is performed high or low at the time of performing the action or the time of performing the action to prevent score deduction.

The second processor 230 may adjust the level of difficulty of the game based on the evaluated manipulation skill level and the user's age and cognitive characteristics.

More specifically, the second processor 230 adjusts the level of difficulty so that the user can easily clear the game when the evaluated game operation proficiency is equal to or less than a preset threshold and the age of the user is within a preset age range. can Accordingly, even if the second processor 230 is of the same age, its characteristics may vary depending on whether or not there is a physical or cognitive disability, and thus it is possible to sufficiently analyze the play pattern analysis for each user through the test game mode. Therefore, thereafter, the second processor 230 provides a game with an adjusted difficulty level (level) so that the user can play the game, and then performs a play pattern analysis again based on the play of the game to determine the difficulty level of the next game. By increasing or decreasing the (level), the design of the difficulty (level) of the game can be automated.

For example, the second processor 230 may set the retention time of the score acquisition object in the game to a predetermined time or longer. Specifically, the second processor 230 may change the holding time of at least one object for scoring in the game from 2 seconds to 3 seconds, for example.

As another example, the second processor 230 may set the number of obstacles in the game to a predetermined number or less. Specifically, the second processor 230 may reduce the number of obstacles in the game from 20 to 15. Alternatively, the second processor 230 may set the distance between the obstacles in the game to be greater than or equal to a predetermined distance. Alternatively, the second processor 230 may set the moving speed of the obstacle in the game to a predetermined speed or less.

As another example, the second processor 230 may adjust the difficulty of the game by setting the number of hints or bonuses obtained in the game to a predetermined number or more.

Therefore, through the game whose difficulty is adjusted in the above way, older people and people with low game manipulation skills can enjoy the same game more comfortably and fun with people with high game manipulation skills even if they are young. can have an effect.

The second processor 230 may receive an input of a cooperation mode or a confrontation mode from the user terminal 10 before providing a game whose level of difficulty is adjusted according to the user.

Here, when receiving the cooperation mode from the user terminal 10, the second processor 230 may receive input of at least one partner information to play the game in the cooperation mode.

The partner information may be directly entered by the user after entering the cooperation mode through the user terminal 10, randomly matched by the second processor 230, or determined based on the recommender input by the user in the membership registration process. can

In addition, the second processor 230 may adjust the level of difficulty of the game for the partner based on the partner information when the cooperative mode is executed. Here, the cooperation mode may be executed by the user and the partner at the same time or with a time difference.

More specifically, the second processor 230 may adjust and provide the difficulty of the game customized for each of the user who requested the cooperation mode and at least one or more partners.

The second processor 230 visualizes at least one of the user's playing time and the number of clears and the user's pupil movement and key manipulation for each of the information for the game whose difficulty is adjusted, and provides matching result information. can be displayed Here, the second processor 230 may display the movement of each character, obstacle, and item during game play as a graph, and display the movement of the user's eyes on the same line as the graph for visualization. In addition, the second processor 230 displays the operation time and number of times for obtaining the score of the game character during game play as a graph, and the operation time and frequency of the character generated through the user's key manipulation on the same line as the graph It can be visualized by displaying the number of times.

The second processor 230 may play the tutorial again when the result information is less than a preset criterion. Here, the predetermined criterion may be set based on at least one of the user's age, cognitive characteristics, and game manipulation proficiency.

The second processor 230 may enlarge the graphic resource of the game by more than a predetermined magnification when the tutorial is played more than a predetermined number of times.

More specifically, the second processor 230, when the tutorial is played three or more times after the user plays the game, results that are less than a predetermined standard are obtained, for example, three or more times, the character of the game, the obstacle Graphic resources such as , hints, and backgrounds may be enlarged to more than a preset magnification, so that the game can be played more easily.

The communication network 30 may transmit and receive various information between the user terminal 10 and the server 20 . The communication network 30 may use various types of communication networks, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), WiBro (Wibro), Wimax (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. A wired communication method such as a wireless communication method or Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coax), FTTC (Fiber to The Curb), FTTH (Fiber To The Home) may be used.

On the other hand, the communication network 30 is not limited to the communication methods presented above, and may include all types of communication methods that are widely known or will be developed in the future in addition to the above-described communication methods.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of adjusting and providing a game difficulty level based on manipulation skill level for each age and cognitive characteristics in the second processor 230 of the server 20 according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7 , a process of adjusting and providing game difficulty based on manipulation skill level for each age and cognitive characteristics in the second processor 230 will be described in detail. Here, the operation of the second processor 230 may be performed in the same manner as in the server 20 .

The second processor 230 may provide the user terminal 10 with a game application providing different levels of difficulty according to age and manipulation skill level for each cognitive characteristic to be installed (S701).

When the game application is installed and executed in the user terminal 10, the second processor 230 may obtain information about the user through a membership registration procedure and a login procedure.

The second processor 230 may provide a tutorial mode for guiding the operation method of the game through the application when execution of the difficulty level customization mode is requested from the user terminal through an application installed in the user terminal (S702). .

Here, the tutorial mode not only guides how to play the game, but also guides how to easily obtain scores in the game and various event information.

When the tutorial mode is completed, the second processor 230 may provide a test game mode for evaluating the manipulation skill of the game through the application (S703).

Here, the test game mode may indicate the most essential parts of the game before executing the game, or may indicate basic parts that must be manipulated to execute the game.

When the test game mode is completed, the second processor 230 may evaluate the user's proficiency in operating the game based on the completion result of the test game mode (S704).

More specifically, the second processor 230 performs the game based on the user's pupil movement or key manipulation recognized through the user terminal 10 while the test game mode is being played in the user terminal 10 . can evaluate the skill level of operation.

The second processor 230 may adjust the level of difficulty of the game based on the evaluated manipulation skill level and the user's age and cognitive characteristics (S705).

More specifically, the second processor 230 adjusts the level of difficulty so that the user can easily clear the game when the evaluated game operation proficiency is equal to or less than a preset threshold and the age of the user is within a preset age range. can

The second processor 230 may receive a cooperation mode or a confrontation mode from the user terminal (S706).

When the cooperative mode is input, the second processor 230 may receive input of at least one partner information to play the game in the cooperative mode (S707).

When the cooperative mode is executed, the second processor 230 may adjust the difficulty of the game for the partner based on the partner information (S708).

More specifically, the second processor 230 may adjust and provide the difficulty of the game customized for each of the user who requested the cooperation mode and at least one or more partners.

The second processor 230 visualizes at least one of the user's playing time and the number of clears and the user's pupil movement and key manipulation for each of the information for the game whose difficulty is adjusted, and provides matching result information. It can be displayed (S709).

The second processor 230 may play the tutorial again when the result information is less than a predetermined criterion (S710).

When the tutorial is played more than a predetermined number of times, the second processor 230 may enlarge the graphic resource of the game by more than a predetermined magnification (S711).

More specifically, the second processor 230, when the tutorial is played three or more times after the user plays the game, results that are less than a predetermined standard are obtained, for example, three or more times, the character of the game, the obstacle Graphic resources such as , hints, and backgrounds may be enlarged to more than a preset magnification, so that the game can be played more easily.

7 describes that steps S701 to S711 are sequentially executed, but this is merely an example of the technical idea of this embodiment, and those skilled in the art to which this embodiment belongs will Since it will be possible to change and execute the order described in FIG. 7 without departing from the essential characteristics or to execute one or more steps of steps S701 to S711 in parallel, it will be possible to apply various modifications and variations, so FIG. 7 is shown in a time-series order. It is not limited.

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

The aforementioned program is C, C++, JAVA, machine language, etc. It may include a code coded in a computer language of. These codes may include functional codes related to functions defining necessary functions for executing the methods, and include control codes related to execution procedures necessary for the processor of the computer to execute the functions according to a predetermined procedure. can do. In addition, these codes may further include memory reference related codes for which location (address address) of the computer's internal or external memory should be referenced for additional information or media required for the computer's processor to execute the functions. there is. In addition, when the processor of the computer needs to communicate with any other remote computer or server in order to execute the functions, the code uses the computer's communication module to determine how to communicate with any other remote computer or server. It may further include communication-related codes for whether to communicate, what kind of information or media to transmit/receive during communication, and the like.

Steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, implemented in a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. A software module may include 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 to which the present invention pertains.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

10: user terminal
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Claims (10)

A method for adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics, performed by a server,
Providing a game application that provides different levels of difficulty according to age and manipulation skill level according to cognitive characteristics to be installed in a user terminal;
providing a tutorial mode for guiding a manipulation method of the game through the application when execution of a difficulty level customization mode is requested from the user terminal through an application installed in the user terminal;
When the tutorial mode is completed, providing a test game mode through the application to evaluate a user's proficiency in operating the game;
when the test game mode is completed, evaluating a user's proficiency in operating the game based on the completion result of the test game mode;
adjusting the level of difficulty of the game based on the evaluated operational proficiency and the age and cognitive characteristics of the user;
Receiving a cooperation mode input from the user terminal;
receiving at least one partner information to play the game in the cooperative mode when the cooperative mode is input; and
When the cooperative mode is executed, adjusting the difficulty of the game for the at least one partner based on the partner information, adjusting the difficulty of the game for the user and the at least one partner, respectively; And ,
In the evaluation step,
The rate of agreement between the movement of the user's pupils recognized through the user terminal while the test game mode is being played and the movement of at least one of a character, an obstacle, and an item in the test game mode, key manipulation and the character in the test game mode Evaluating the manipulation skill of the game based on the rate of agreement with the motion for obtaining the score of and the user's brain wave and body information sensed through the wearable device connected to the user terminal while the test game mode is played Age and A method for adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation proficiency by cognitive characteristics. delete According to claim 1,
In the evaluation step,
The method of adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics, wherein the user terminal evaluates the manipulation skill of the game based on the key manipulation recognized through the user terminal while the test game mode is played. delete According to claim 1,
The difficulty adjustment step,
When the evaluated game operation proficiency is less than a preset threshold and the age of the user is within a preset age range,
Set the retention time of the score acquisition object in the game to a predetermined time or longer,
Set the number of obstacles in the game to a predetermined number or less,
A method for adjusting the difficulty of the game based on manipulation skill by age and cognitive characteristics by setting the number of hints or bonuses obtained in the game to a predetermined number or more. delete According to claim 1,
The cooperative mode is executed by the user and the partner at the same time or with a time difference, a method for adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation proficiency by age and cognitive characteristics. According to claim 1,
Visualizing at least one of the user's playing time and the number of clears for the game whose difficulty is adjusted, and visualizing the user's pupil movement and key manipulation for each of the information, and displaying matched result information. A method for adjusting game difficulty based on manipulation proficiency by age and cognitive characteristics. According to claim 8,
If the result information is less than a predetermined criterion, playing the tutorial again; and
If the tutorial is played a predetermined number of times or more, enlarging the graphic resource of the game by a predetermined magnification or more; In a server that adjusts game difficulty based on manipulation proficiency by age and cognitive characteristics,
communications department; and
Providing game applications that provide different levels of difficulty according to age and manipulation proficiency by cognitive characteristics to be installed on the user's terminal;
When execution of a difficulty level customization mode is requested from the user terminal through an application installed in the user terminal, a tutorial mode for guiding the operation method of the game through the application is provided,
When the tutorial mode is completed, a test game mode is provided to evaluate the operation proficiency of the game through the application;
When the test game mode is completed, evaluate the user's proficiency in operating the game based on the completion result of the test game mode;
Adjusting the difficulty of the game based on the evaluated manipulation proficiency and the age and cognitive characteristics of the user;
Receiving a cooperation mode from the user terminal;
When the cooperative mode is input, at least one partner information to play the game in the cooperative mode is input, and
When the cooperative mode is executed, a processor for adjusting the difficulty of the game for the at least one partner based on the partner information, and adjusting the difficulty of the game for the user and each of the at least one partner; ,
the processor,
While the test game mode is being played, the motion of the user's pupils recognized through the user terminal and the motions of characters, obstacles and items in the test game mode match rate, key manipulation, and score of the character in the test game mode Server that evaluates the manipulation skill of the game based on the matching rate with the motion for and the user's brain wave and body information sensed through the wearable device connected to the user terminal while the test game mode is played.

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