KR102553856B1 - Apparatus and method for sending overwhelming information, apparatus and method for displayng overwhelming information - Google Patents

Abstract

A device and method for providing control information and a device and method for displaying control information are disclosed. An apparatus for providing control information according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control area identification unit that identifies a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game; a control information generating unit generating control information related to the control area; and a control information provider providing the control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game. An apparatus for displaying control information according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control information receiving unit for receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in a game from a game server; and a control information display unit displaying a game screen for the game and displaying the control information on the game screen.

Description

Apparatus and method for providing control information, apparatus and method for displaying control information

Embodiments of the invention relate to techniques for providing in-game control information.

Recently, with the development of high-speed data communication networks, many people are using the Internet, and with the spread of Internet use, various types of content services using the Internet, such as messengers, shopping malls, and games, are provided. Among these various content services, especially in the game service field, the speed of development and spread of services is rapidly increasing, and accordingly, many Internet users are using online game services using the Internet. Examples of such online games include Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs), role playing games (RPGs), board games, simulation games, and the like.

Among them, most MMORPGs and RPGs acquire items by hunting non-player characters (NPCs) such as monsters and increase the user's character's abilities. Accordingly, some game users form in-game user groups and hunt NPCs together in order to increase the efficiency of NPC hunting and item acquisition, and some user groups hunt NPCs with higher levels or acquire higher-value items. Several characters form groups and occupy specific hunting grounds. In addition, the user group that occupied a certain hunting ground kills the characters of other users who do not belong to this user group when they enter this hunting ground or try to enter this hunting ground, so that the characters of other users who do not belong to the user group Control the hunting grounds so that they do not enter the hunting grounds.

Accordingly, there is a problem in which a user enters a hunting ground without knowing which user group controls a specific hunting ground and to what extent the particular hunting ground is controlled, and is killed by characters of a specific user group controlling the hunting ground. This causes some users to lose interest in the game. Therefore, research is being conducted to solve these problems so that various users can enjoy the game more fun.

Embodiments of the present invention are to provide a device and method for providing in-game control information and a device and method for displaying control information.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a control area identification unit identifying a control area controlled by a specific user group in a game; a control information generating unit generating control information related to the control area; and a control information providing unit providing the control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game.

The control area identification unit may identify the control area among the in-game areas based on the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group and the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group.

The control area identification unit determines the control area among the in-game areas based on the ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group. can be identified.

The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, identifying a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game; generating control information related to the control area; and providing the control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game.

The identifying of the control area may include identifying the control area among the in-game areas based on the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group and the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group.

The identifying of the control area may include identifying the control area among the in-game areas based on a ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group. there is.

The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a control information receiver for receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in a game from a game server; and a control information display unit displaying a game screen for the game and displaying the control information on the game screen.

The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

The control information display unit may display control area identification information indicating the location of the control area on a mini-map among the game screens.

The control information display unit may display identification information of a user group controlling the control area on the game screen when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area.

The control information display unit may change a color of at least one of the control area identification information and the identification information of a user group controlling the control area based on the degree of control.

The control information display unit may change a color of at least one game element within the control area when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area.

The control information display unit may vary the degree of changing the color of the at least one game element according to the degree of control.

The control information display unit may display the control information on the bulletin board in the game.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from a game server; and displaying a game screen for the game, and displaying the control information on the game screen.

The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, control area identification information representing the location of the control area may be displayed on a mini-map of the game screen.

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area, identification information of a user group controlling the control area may be displayed on the game screen. .

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, a color of at least one of the control area identification information and the identification information of a user group controlling the control area may be changed based on the degree of control.

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area, a color of at least one game element within the control area may be changed.

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, the degree of changing the color of the at least one game element may vary according to the degree of control.

In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, the control information may be displayed on a bulletin board within the game.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the method comprising: receiving, by a gaming device, control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game from a game server; and a computer program storage unit storing a computer program for displaying a game screen for the game and displaying the control information on the game screen. and a computer program providing unit transmitting the computer program to the gaming device.

According to the embodiments of the present invention, by displaying control information on the game screen, it is possible to encourage interest in the game of various users.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an apparatus for providing control information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control information display device according to an embodiment of the present invention
4 is an exemplary view showing an example of displaying control information according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is an exemplary view showing another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention;
6 is an exemplary view showing another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exemplary view showing another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing control information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart for explaining a control information display method according to an embodiment of the present invention
10 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.
11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer program transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The detailed descriptions that follow are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of a user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. Terminology used in the detailed description is only for describing the embodiments of the present invention and should in no way be limiting. Unless expressly used otherwise, singular forms of expression include plural forms. In this description, expressions such as "comprising" or "comprising" are intended to indicate any characteristic, number, step, operation, element, portion or combination thereof, one or more other than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any other feature, number, step, operation, element, part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, "game" refers to software that one or more gamers can enjoy using an input device mounted on or connected to a gaming device. In general, it proceeds in such a way as directly manipulating a player character or manipulating the movement of an object in a game, and genres such as role-playing, adventure, and arcade are sometimes divided.

Hereinafter, "gaming device" refers to hardware that executes game software, performs calculations according to a user's input through an input device, and outputs results through an output device. For example, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a game console, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a smart band or a smart watch. It may be in the form of a wearable device. In addition, hardware that satisfies the above definition is interpreted as belonging to a gaming device.

Hereinafter, "online game" means a game that must pass through a network to play the game. Generally, two or more gaming devices at a remote location are connected to each other through a network or synchronized through a server to enjoy a game. As long as it satisfies the above definition, the type of gaming device that runs the game is not limited. In addition to games running on personal computers or game consoles, games running on mobile devices such as smartphones, or games running in the cloud or in conjunction with a plurality of different gaming devices (including different types of gaming devices) are also described above. Anything that satisfies the definition is interpreted as belonging to an online game.

Hereinafter, “input device” refers to a device for inputting data to a gaming device. For example, input devices exclusively for game operation manufactured in the form of joysticks, mice, keyboards, touch screens, hardware buttons or steering wheels, musical instruments, guns, gloves, footrests, and the like may be used. In addition, various sensors (temperature sensor, infrared sensor, motion sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, gravity sensor, etc.) mounted on or interlocked with the gaming device, Global Positioning System (GPS), Indoor Positioning System ), etc., can also be cited as an example of an input device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control information providing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control information providing system 100 is configured to provide a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game through a game screen of the gaming device 120 when a user plays a game through the gaming device 120. will be.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a control information providing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a game server 110 and a gaming device 120 .

The game server 110 identifies a control area controlled by a specific user group within the game, generates control information related to the control area, and provides the control information to the gaming devices 120 of users accessing the game. do.

The gaming device 120 receives control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from the game server 110, displays a game screen for the game, and transmits the control information to the game. display on the screen.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control information providing apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control information providing device 200 identifies a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game, generates control information related to the control area, and transfers the control information to the gaming devices 120 of users accessing the game. It is intended to be provided as, and may be included in the game server 110 that interworks with the gaming device 120 to provide an online game.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the control information providing device 200 includes a control area identification unit 210 , a control information generator 220 and a control government providing unit 220 .

The control area identification unit 210 identifies a control area controlled by a specific user group within the game. A user group means a group of various users in the game, for example, a party, a blood alliance, and the like. Control means that a specific user group occupies a specific area by preventing characters of other users who do not belong to their user group from acting in a specific area in the game.

For example, some users may form a user group for the purpose of hunting in-game monsters together, and within a specific hunting ground for the purpose of monopolizing hunting for a specific monster or monopolizing the acquisition of a specific item. They can occupy a specific hunting ground by killing characters of other users who do not belong to their existing user group and killing characters of other users who do not belong to their user group who are trying to enter the specific hunting ground.

Therefore, in order to check whether a specific region is controlled by a specific user group in the game, the user group to which characters existing in the specific region belong may be checked. For example, if the ratio of characters belonging to a specific user group among characters existing in a specific area is greater than a set value (eg, 90%), it may be determined that the specific area is controlled by the specific user group. . Accordingly, the control region identification unit 210 may identify the control region based on the number of characters of users belonging to a specific user group and the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group.

For example, the control area identification unit 210 may identify the control area among areas in the game based on a ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to a specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group. can Specifically, the control area identification unit 210 selects a game area where the ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to a specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group is equal to or less than a set value (eg, 10%). can be identified by The control area is not limited to the hunting ground, and other specific places in the game, such as buildings, may also be included in the control area.

On the other hand, the controlled area identification unit 210 may identify whether a specific area is controlled by considering the number of characters for each user group existing in the specific area, as well as the characters' confrontation record (eg, PVP record), etc. . This is because there will be many PVP records if a specific area is controlled by a specific user group.

In addition, these PVP records can be referred to in order to check whether or not there is a membranous covering in a specific area. Killing refers to killing a specific character and other users' characters in a specific area. For example, a character with a high level randomly kills characters in a specific area.

Meanwhile, the number of user groups controlling a specific area may be plural rather than singular. For example, certain groups of users can be allied and control a specific hunting ground together. When specific user groups form an alliance and control a specific hunting ground together, the ratio of characters belonging to specific user groups among characters existing in a specific area will be maintained to a certain high level. Accordingly, the control area identification unit 210 may identify the in-game area as the control area based on the ratio of characters belonging to specific user groups among characters existing in the specific area per unit time.

The control information generation unit 220 generates control information related to a control area. The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

Here, the information on the location of the control area may be information on the location of the control area on a mini-map, information on the name of the control area (eg, place name, building name, etc.).

Information about the group of users controlling the area of control, for example, identification information of the group of users controlling the area of control (e.g., name or identification mark of the user group), members of the group of users controlling the area of control It may include information, ranking or power information of the user group controlling the control area.

The information on the degree of control of the control area refers to information on the degree to which the user group controlling the control area controls the control area. Information on the degree of control of the control area is, for example, information on the ratio of characters belonging to the user group controlling the control area among the characters in the control area per unit time, and the user group controlling the control area controlling the control area. It can be a grade obtained by synthesizing and scoring one or more of the information on the controlled time and the degree to which the user group controlling the control area occupies the monster or item in the control area and expressing it according to the differentiated score. there is.

The control information providing unit 116 may provide control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game.

Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control information display device 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control information display device 300 receives control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from the game server 110, displays a game screen for the game, and displays the control information as a reminder. It is for displaying on the game screen, and may be included in the gaming device 120 that interworks with the game server 110 to provide an online game.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the control information display device 300 includes a control information receiving unit 310 and a control information display unit 320 .

The control information receiving unit 310 receives control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game from a game server.

The control information display unit 320 displays a game screen for a game, and displays control information on the game screen.

For example, the control information display unit 320 may display control area identification information indicating the location of the control area on a mini-map on the game screen. The control area identification information may be a mark indicating a location of the control area, for example, an arrow. However, the control area identification information is not limited thereto, and may be any mark for indicating the position of the control area on the game screen, for example, a symbol, a character, a figure, or a combination of one or more of these.

In addition, the control information display unit 320 may display control information on the game screen when a specific event occurs in the game. For example, the control information display unit 320 may display identification information of a user group controlling the control area on the game screen when a character manipulated by the user is located in the control area. The identification information of the user group controlling the control area may be a mark representing the user group, for example, a clan mark. However, the identification information of the user group controlling the control area is not limited thereto, and may be any mark for displaying the user group on the game screen, for example, user group name, user group number, user group color, etc. there is. This is to notify that the user's character is located in the control area when the user moves the character to the control area without checking the mini-map.

Meanwhile, the control information display unit 320 may change the color of at least one of control area identification information and identification information of a user group controlling the control area based on the degree of control of the control area. For example, if the degree of control exists from grade 1 to grade 3, the control information display unit 320 displays red for grade 1, yellow for grade 2, green for grade 3, and control area identification information and control according to the degree of control. The color of at least one of the identification information of the user group controlling the area may be changed.

Also, the control information display unit 320 may change the color of at least one game element within the control area when a character manipulated by the user is located in the control area. For example, when a character manipulated by a user is located in a control area, the color of one or more of characters, items, monsters, floors, and obstacles within the control area may be changed. However, the subject of color change is not limited thereto, and may be any game element whose color can be changed, for example, a chat window, a game menu, and the like. Meanwhile, the control information display unit 320 may vary the degree to which the color of the at least one game element is changed according to the degree of control of the control area. For example, if the degree of control exists from 1st to 3rd grade, the control information display unit 320 displays the degree of control in the control area in navy blue for the 1st grade, blue for the 2nd grade, and sky blue for the 3rd grade, depending on the degree of control. Accordingly, the degree of changing the color of the at least one game element may be varied.

Also, the control information display unit 320 may display control information on a bulletin board within the game. This is to allow multiple game users to check control information on the bulletin board. In addition, some user groups want to increase the reputation of their user group by disseminating control information about hunting grounds they control to other users. Some user groups check the control information of other user groups in the bulletin board and think that they also want to control better hunting grounds. In this way, the control information display unit 320 displays the control information on the in-game bulletin board, so that various user groups can enjoy the game more fun by encouraging a sense of achievement or motivation for the game.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example of displaying control information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control information display device 300 may display the control area identification information 410 indicating the location of the control area on the mini-map 420 of the game screen. The control area identification information 410 may be a mark indicating a location of the control area, for example, an arrow. However, the control area identification information is not limited thereto, and may be any mark for indicating the position of the control area on the game screen, for example, a symbol, a character, a figure, or a combination of one or more of these. In addition, the control information device may display identification information 430 for the user group controlling the control area, eg, a clan mark, above the control area identification information 410 . However, the location where the identification information 430 for the user group controlling the control area is displayed is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the control information display device 300 may change the color of at least one of control area identification information and user group identification information controlling the control area based on the degree of control of the control area. For example, if the degree of control exists from grade 1 to grade 3, the control information display device 300 displays red for grade 1, yellow for grade 2, green for grade 3, and control area identification information and The color of at least one of the identification information of the user group controlling the control area may be changed. As a result, users can easily and quickly grasp control information just by looking at the mini-map.

5 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The control information display device 300 may display control area identification information 530 indicating the location of the control area on the mini-map 520 of the game screen. In addition, the control information display device may display control information on the game screen when a specific event occurs in the game. For example, the control information display device may display identification information 510 of a user group controlling the control area on the game screen when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area. For example, the identification information 510 of the user group may be displayed at the bottom of the mini-map 510 . However, the location where the identification information 510 of the user group is displayed is not limited thereto, and may be displayed at any point on the game screen. The identification information 510 of the user group controlling the control area may be a mark representing the user group, for example, a clan mark. However, the identification information 510 of the user group controlling the control area is not limited thereto, and may be any mark to indicate the user group on the game screen, for example, the name of the user group. This is to notify that the user's character is located in the control area when the user moves the character to the control area without checking the mini-map 520 .

Meanwhile, the control information display device 300 may change the color of at least one of control area identification information and user group identification information controlling the control area based on the degree of control of the control area. For example, if the degree of control exists from grade 1 to grade 3, the control information display device 300 displays red for grade 1, yellow for grade 2, green for grade 3, and control area identification information and The color of at least one of the identification information of the user group controlling the control area may be changed.

6 is an exemplary view showing another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The control information display device 300 may change the color of at least one game element in the control area when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area. For example, when a character manipulated by a user is located in a control area, the color of the floor 610 within the control area may be changed. However, the subject of color change is not limited thereto, and may be all game elements whose color can be changed, for example, characters, items, monsters, obstacles, chatting windows, game menus, and the like. Meanwhile, the control information display device 300 may vary the degree of color change of the at least one game element according to the degree of control of the control area. For example, if the degree of control exists from 1st to 3rd grade, the control information display device will be blue for 1st grade, blue for 2nd grade, sky blue for 3rd grade, and The degree of changing the color of at least one game element may be varied.

7 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another example of displaying control information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The control information display device 300 may display control information on a bulletin board within the game. The control information display device 300 may display, for example, control information on the community 710 . The control information includes the location of the control area (eg, first area, second area, etc.), the user group controlling the control area (eg, A clan, B clan, etc.), and the degree of control of the control area (eg, 1 level, level 2, etc.) may include information on at least one of them. This is to allow multiple game users to check control information on the bulletin board. In addition, some user groups want to increase the reputation of their user group by disseminating control information about hunting grounds they control to other users. Some user groups check the control information of other user groups in the bulletin board and think that they also want to control better hunting grounds. In this way, the control information display unit 320 displays the control information on the in-game bulletin board, so that various user groups can enjoy the game more fun by encouraging a sense of achievement or motivation for the game.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing control information according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated flowchart, the method is divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps are performed in reverse order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, divided into detailed steps, or not shown. One or more steps may be added and performed.

First, the control information providing device identifies a control area (810). For example, the control information providing device may identify a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game.

Next, the control information providing device generates control information (820). For example, the control information providing device may generate control information related to a control area. The control information may include information on at least one of a location of the control area, a user group controlling the control area, and a degree of control of the control area.

Finally, the control information providing device provides control information (830). For example, the control information providing device may provide control information to gaming devices of users accessing a game.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a control information display method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated flowchart, the method is divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps are performed in reverse order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, divided into detailed steps, or not shown. One or more steps may be added and performed.

First, the control information display device receives control information (910). For example, the control information display device may receive control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group within a game from a game server.

Next, the control information display device displays control information (920). For example, the control information display device may display a game screen for a game and display control information on the game screen.

10 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment 10 including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.

In the illustrated embodiment, each component may have different functions and capabilities other than those described below, and may include additional components other than those described below.

The illustrated computing environment 10 includes a computing device 12 . In one embodiment, the computing device 12 may be a control information providing device, a control information display device, or a computer program transmission device described below. Computing device 12 includes at least one processor 14 , a computer readable storage medium 16 and a communication bus 18 . Processor 14 may cause computing device 12 to operate according to the above-mentioned example embodiments. For example, processor 14 may execute one or more programs stored on computer readable storage medium 16 . The one or more programs may include one or more computer-executable instructions, which when executed by processor 14 are configured to cause computing device 12 to perform operations in accordance with an illustrative embodiment. It can be.

Computer-readable storage medium 16 is configured to store computer-executable instructions or program code, program data, and/or other suitable form of information. Program 20 stored on computer readable storage medium 16 includes a set of instructions executable by processor 14 . In one embodiment, computer readable storage medium 16 includes memory (volatile memory such as random access memory, non-volatile memory, or a suitable combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, other forms of storage media that can be accessed by computing device 12 and store desired information, or any suitable combination thereof.

Communications bus 18 interconnects various other components of computing device 12, including processor 14 and computer-readable storage medium 16.

Computing device 12 may also include one or more input/output interfaces 22 and one or more network communication interfaces 26 that provide interfaces for one or more input/output devices 24 . An input/output interface 22 and a network communication interface 26 are connected to the communication bus 18 . Input/output device 24 may be coupled to other components of computing device 12 via input/output interface 22 . Exemplary input/output devices 24 include a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackpad), a keyboard, a touch input device (such as a touchpad or touchscreen), a voice or sound input device, various types of sensor devices, and/or a photographing device. input devices, and/or output devices such as display devices, printers, speakers, and/or network cards. The exemplary input/output device 24 may be included inside the computing device 12 as a component constituting the computing device 12, or may be connected to the computing device 12 as a separate device distinct from the computing device 12. may be

11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer program transmission device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The computer program transmission device 30 is for transmitting a computer program to the gaming device 120, and may be implemented as a component included in a server distributing the computer program.

The computer program is installed in the gaming device 120 to cause the gaming device 120 to receive, from the game server, control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game; and displaying a game screen for the game, and displaying the control information on the game screen.

Referring to FIG. 11 , a computer program transmission device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a computer program storage unit 32 and a computer program providing unit 34 .

The computer program storage unit 32 stores the computer program.

The computer program provider 34 transmits the computer program to the gaming device 120 . For example, when receiving a request for transmission of a computer program from a gaming device, the computer program provider 34 may transmit the computer program to the gaming device. The request and transmission may be made through a market or a play store application installed on a mobile device, or through the Internet installed on a personal PC or the like.

The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: control information provision system
110: game server
120: gaming device
200: control information providing device
210: control area identification unit
220: control information generation unit
230: control information provision unit
300: control information display device
310: control information receiving unit
320: control information display unit

Claims (25)

a control area identification unit that identifies a control area controlled by a specific user group within the game;
a control information generating unit generating control information related to the control area; and
A control information providing unit providing the control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game;
The control information includes information about the degree of control of the control area,
The information on the degree of control of the control area includes the ratio of characters belonging to the specific user group among the characters in the control area, the time during which the specific user group controls the control area, and the specific user group controlling the control area. Control information providing device, which is information indicating how much the specific user group controls the control area based on at least one of the degree of occupancy of my monster or item.
According to claim 1,
Wherein the controlled area identification unit identifies the controlled area among the in-game areas based on the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group and the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group.
According to claim 2,
The control area identification unit identifies the control area among the in-game areas based on a ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group, providing control information. Device.
According to claim 1,
The control information further includes information on at least one of a location of the control area and a user group controlling the control area.
A control information providing method performed by a control information providing device,
identifying a control area controlled by a specific user group within the game;
generating control information related to the control area; and
Providing the control information to gaming devices of users accessing the game;
The control information includes information about the degree of control of the control area,
The information on the degree of control of the control area includes the ratio of characters belonging to the specific user group among the characters in the control area, the time during which the specific user group controls the control area, and the specific user group controlling the control area. Control information providing method, which is information indicating how much the specific user group controls the control area based on at least one of the degree of occupancy of my monster or item.
According to claim 5,
In the identifying the control area, the control area is identified among the in-game areas based on the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group and the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group, providing control information. method.
According to claim 6,
The identifying the control area may include identifying the control area among the in-game areas based on a ratio of the number of characters of users not belonging to the specific user group to the number of characters of users belonging to the specific user group. How to provide control information.
According to claim 5,
The control information further includes information on at least one of a location of the control area and a user group controlling the control area.
Control information receiving unit for receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from the game server; and
A control information display unit for displaying a game screen for the game and displaying the control information on the game screen;
The control information includes information about the degree of control of the control area,
The information on the degree of control of the control area includes the ratio of characters belonging to the specific user group among the characters in the control area, the time during which the specific user group controls the control area, and the specific user group controlling the control area. Control information display device, which is information indicating to what extent the specific user group controls the control area based on at least one of the levels of occupancy of my monster or item.
According to claim 9,
The control information further includes information on at least one of a location of the control area and a user group controlling the control area.
According to claim 10,
The control information display unit displays control area identification information indicating a location of the control area on a mini-map of the game screen.
According to claim 11,
Wherein the control information display unit displays identification information of the controlling user group on the game screen when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area.
According to claim 12,
Wherein the control information display unit changes a color for at least one of the control area identification information and the controlling user group identification information based on the degree of control.
According to claim 10,
Wherein the control information display unit changes the color of at least one game element within the control area when a character manipulated by a user is located in the control area.
According to claim 14,
Wherein the control information display unit changes a color for the at least one game element according to the degree of control.
According to claim 10,
The control information display unit displays the control information on the bulletin board in the game, the control information display device.
A control information display method performed by a control information display device,
Receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from the game server; and
Displaying a game screen for the game, and displaying the control information on the game screen;
The control information includes information about the degree of control of the control area,
The information on the degree of control of the control area includes the ratio of characters belonging to the specific user group among the characters in the control area, the time during which the specific user group controls the control area, and the specific user group controlling the control area. Control information display method, which is information indicating how much the specific user group controls the control area based on at least one of the levels of occupancy of my monster or item.
According to claim 17,
The control information further includes information on at least one of a location of the control area and a user group controlling the control area.
According to claim 18,
In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, control area identification information indicating a location of the control area is displayed on a mini-map among the game screens.
According to claim 19,
In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, when a character operated by a user is located in the control area, displaying identification information of the controlling user group on the game screen. .
21. The method of claim 20,
In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, the color of at least one of the control area identification information and the controlling user group identification information is changed based on the degree of control.
According to claim 18,
In the step of displaying the control information on the game screen, when a character operated by a user is located in the control area, changing the color of at least one game element in the control area.
23. The method of claim 22,
In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, the color of the at least one game element is changed according to the degree of control.
According to claim 18,
In the displaying of the control information on the game screen, the control information is displayed on a bulletin board in the game.
gaming devices,
Receiving control information related to a control area controlled by a specific user group in the game from the game server; and
a computer program storage unit for storing a computer program for displaying a game screen for the game and displaying the control information on the game screen; and
A computer program providing unit transmitting the computer program to the gaming device;
The control information includes information about the degree of control of the control area,
The information on the degree of control of the control area includes the ratio of characters belonging to the specific user group among the characters in the control area, the time during which the specific user group controls the control area, and the specific user group controlling the control area. Information representing the degree to which the specific user group controls the control area based on at least one of the degree to which my monster or item is occupied.

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