KR102567150B1 - A Metaverse Environment Building Method that is Directly Expressed in the Web Page Environment - Google Patents

Abstract

The method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to the present invention includes step (a) of generating a preset virtual space by a data processing unit of an operating server, and a plurality of data processing units disposed in the virtual space. In step (b) of creating an environment object, the data conversion unit of the operating server converts the 3D data set including the modeling data of the virtual space and environment object created by steps (a) and (b) into VRML file format Step (c) of converting to, the communication management unit of the operation server receives a call command notifying that the user terminal owned by the user has accessed a specific web page of the website from an external server that operates an arbitrary website ( Step d) and the data processing unit loads the VRML file format converted in step (c) into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal according to the calling command of step (d), It includes the step (e) of making it appear on the terminal.

Description

A Metaverse Environment Building Method that is Directly Expressed in the Web Page Environment}

The present invention relates to a method for constructing a metaverse environment online, and more particularly, to a method for constructing a metaverse environment capable of providing contents in an easier way by implementing a metaverse environment directly expressed in a web page environment. will be.

As online content is diversified and communityization is actively progressing, meta in which users manipulate their avatar characters in a randomly implemented virtual space and actively interact with objects or other users in the virtual space. A variety of bus-based platforms are being provided.

In particular, most of the dedicated services that provide metaverse virtual space allow users to directly access the website operated by the service provider through their own terminal, or install the provided software on the terminal and use the software as a medium. It is done by connecting to the provider's server.

However, in recent years, the usage rate of such metaverse-based platform services is gradually decreasing. This is analyzed to be due to the inconvenience of most metaverse-based platform-provided services having to go through the certification process by directly accessing the service provider's website or installing software.

In particular, there are many cases where various advertisements are exposed on the existing metaverse-based platform, but as described above, the usage rate of services provided by the metaverse-based platform is gradually decreasing, so the advertising effect is not sufficiently shown, and such a business model will disappear in the future. Possibility exists.

Therefore, a method for solving these problems is required.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0036555

The present invention is an invention made to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and a metaverse-based platform provided service limitedly provided through a specific website or software can be easily implemented on various web pages, thereby making it easier It has the purpose of making it possible to provide content with

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

In order to achieve the above object, the method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing a service driven in a web page environment of the present invention includes step (a) of creating a preset virtual space by the data processing unit of the operation server, the data processing unit virtual space. Step (b) of generating a plurality of environment objects disposed in the space, the data conversion unit of the operating server includes the modeling data of the virtual space and environment objects created by the steps (a) and (b) In the step (c) of converting the data set into the VRML file format, the communication management unit of the operating server informs that the user terminal owned by the user accesses a specific web page of the website from an external server that operates an arbitrary website. Step (d) of receiving a call command and the data processing unit displays the VRML file format converted in step (c) according to the call command of step (d) in a preset virtual space of a web page accessed by the user terminal and (e) step of loading the area to be displayed on the user terminal.

At this time, in the step (e), the data processing unit initially sets the size of the virtual space display area according to the website setting of the external server, and controls the relative size of the virtual space display area through the user terminal. can provide it.

And after the step (e), the user management unit of the operation server receives user-related information through the user terminal, and the data processing unit and the data conversion unit generate a metaverse character assigned to the user terminal, A step (f) of displaying on the virtual space display area may be further performed.

Here, the step (f) is the step (f-1) of the user management unit of the operation server providing a form for inputting user-related information to the user terminal, the user management unit through the user terminal (f-1) (f-2) step of receiving the user-related information entered in the form provided in step ), the metaverse assigned to the corresponding user terminal by the data processing unit in consideration of the user-related information received in step (f-2) (f-3) step of creating a character and arranging it in the virtual space, the data conversion unit of the operation server converts the 3D data set containing the modeling data of the metaverse character created by the step (f-3) into a VRML file format and (f-4) step of converting the VRML file format converted in the step (f-4) by the data processing unit to the preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal to reload the user terminal. It may include a step (f-5) to be expressed in.

Meanwhile, after the step (e), the user management unit, the data processing unit, and the data conversion unit modify the VRML file format displayed on the user terminal in real time, load it into the virtual space display area, and load the VRML file format to the user terminal. A step (ex) of re-expression may be further performed.

And the step (ex) is a step (ex-1) of the data processing unit of the operation server replicating the virtual space created by the step (a) to build a temporary copy space, and the step (b) by the data processing unit. (ex-2) step of replicating a plurality of environment objects arranged in the virtual space by and arranging them in the temporary copy space, and copying the data conversion unit by the steps (ex-1) and (ex-2) Step (ex-3) of converting the 3D data set including modeling data of the temporary replication space and environment objects into a VRML file format, wherein the user management unit is accessing a web page where the virtual space display area is displayed online In the step (ex-4) of specifying the user terminal, the data processing unit loads the VRML file format converted in the step (ex-3) into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal, (ex-5) step of displaying on the terminal, (ex-6) step of real-time modification of the initial VRML file format by the data processing unit, and VRML modified by the data processing unit in the step (ex-6) A (ex-7) step of loading a file format into the virtual space display area to be re-displayed on the user terminal may be included.

In order to solve the above problems, the metaverse virtual space construction and service providing method driven in the web page environment of the present invention converts a 3D data set including modeling data of virtual space and environment objects into a VRML file format, and converts As the VRML file format is loaded into the preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal and displayed on the user terminal, various metaverse-based platform services can be easily implemented on the web page, and more easily It has the advantage of being able to provide content in this way.

In particular, when contents such as advertisements are provided to users on a metaverse-based platform service implemented on a web page according to the present invention, the effect of advertisements can be maximized by minimizing the user's feeling of resistance to advertisements, and allowing users to receive positive It has the advantage of inducing consumption.

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 of the claims.

1 is a diagram showing the entire process of a metaverse virtual space construction and service providing method driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a diagram conceptually showing each component of a system for performing a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing a service driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (f) in the metaverse virtual space construction and service providing method driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a view showing an exemplary metaverse service displayed on a virtual space display area of a web page through a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention. ;
5 is a diagram showing a state in which a user interacts with an object for advertising through a metaverse character of the user in a virtual space displayed on a web page through a user terminal; and
6 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (ex) in the method of constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this specification, when an element (or region, layer, section, etc.) is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element, it is directly placed/placed on the other element. It means that they can be connected/combined or a third component may be placed between them.

Like reference numerals designate like components. Also, in the drawings, the thickness, ratio, and dimensions of components are exaggerated for effective description of technical content.

“And/or” includes any combination of one or more that the associated elements may define.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In addition, terms such as "below", "lower side", "above", and "upper side" are used to describe the relationship between components shown in the drawings. The above terms are relative concepts and will be described based on the directions shown in the drawings.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, terms such as terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and are not explicitly defined herein unless interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense. do.

Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to indicate that a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification exists, but that one or more other features, numbers, or steps are present. However, it should be understood that it does not preclude the possibility of existence or addition of operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

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

The method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to the present invention is performed through an operation server in which a program for constructing a metaverse environment that is directly expressed in a web page environment stored in a storage medium is installed. can be driven by the processor of

In addition, the program for constructing the metaverse environment directly expressed in the web page environment can be output through a video output device such as a display module, and the operation server and the user can provide visual information through a visualized graphic user interface on the user terminal. can

In particular, a program for building a metaverse environment that is directly expressed in a web page environment can be installed on an operating server using a removable disk or a communication network. The user terminal can be operated with various functional means.

That is, in the present invention, information processing by software is concretely realized through hardware.

Hereinafter, a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven in a web page environment and providing services according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram showing the entire process of a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

And Figure 2 is a diagram conceptually showing each component of a system for performing a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing a service driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, each component The assigned numbers are based on this drawing.

As shown in Figure 1, the method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention includes steps (a) to (e).

And after step (e), steps (f) and (ex) may be further performed, which will be described later.

First, step (a) is a process in which the data processing unit 110 of the operating server 100 creates a preset virtual space.

In this step, the data processing unit 110 creates a virtual space that is the basis of the metaverse service provided later using graphics tools, etc., and this process determines the size of the virtual space, the use of the virtual space, and the number of participants. can be taken into account.

Next, step (b) is a process in which the data processing unit 110 creates a plurality of environment objects disposed in the virtual space.

In this step, the data processing unit 110 creates and arranges various structures in the virtual space created in step (a) using a graphics tool, etc. And it can be done appropriately in consideration of the number of participants.

Since the above process is obvious to those skilled in the art, a more in-depth description will be omitted.

After that, in step (c), the data conversion unit 120 of the operation server 100 converts the 3D data set including the modeling data of the virtual space and environment objects generated by steps (a) and (b) into VRML files. This is the process of converting the format.

In this process, the data conversion unit 120 reads virtual space and environmental objects through an interface with a 3D modeler, and then converts the 3D data set, which is modeling data, into a VRML file format. Accordingly, the modeling data is visualized and displayed in the VRML editor, and the data processing unit 110 may process texture mapping for each modeling data.

In addition, information on all environmental objects in the virtual space is displayed in a hierarchical structure in the VRML editor, and nodes and fields of each object can be selected as detailed items.

Next, the communication management unit 130 of the operation server 100 informs the user terminal 10 owned by the user from the external server 200 that operates an arbitrary website that accesses a specific web page of the website. Step (d) of receiving a call command to do is performed.

In this step, when the user accesses a specific web page provided by the website operated by the external server 200 through the user terminal 10, the external server 200 transmits a call command to the operation server 100 side. And, the communication management unit 130 of the operation server 100 receives this and prepares to build a metaverse environment on the web page accessed by the corresponding user terminal 10.

At this time, the call command may be generated for all user terminals accessing the web page.

Then, in step (e), the data processing unit 110 displays the VRML file format converted in step (c) according to the calling command in step (d) in the preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal 10. A process of loading to and displaying on the user terminal 10 is performed.

The virtual space display area in the corresponding web page may be determined by the settings of the external server 200 . For example, the external server 200 may set the virtual space display area to be allocated only to a part of the web page, or may be set to be displayed over the entire area of the web page.

In this process, the data processing unit 110 first sets the size of the virtual space display area according to the website setting of the external server 200, but controls the relative size of the virtual space display area through the user terminal 10. can do.

According to the above process, the user can visually check the virtual space implemented on the website through the user terminal 10, and then proceed with the metaverse character creation process through step (f).

In step (f), the user management unit 140 of the operation server 100 receives user-related information through the user terminal 10, and the data processing unit 110 and the data conversion unit 120 perform the corresponding user terminal 10 ) is the process of generating the assigned metaverse character and expressing it in the virtual space display area.

3 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (f) in the method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, step (f) may include steps (f-1) to (f-5) in detail.

Step (f-1) is a process in which the user management unit 140 of the operation server 100 provides a form capable of inputting user-related information to the user terminal 10.

Through this process, the user may be provided with a form capable of inputting user-related information on a web page accessed through the user terminal 10 .

At this time, the user-related information may include one or more items that can be differentiated from other users so that the user's own metaverse character can be created. For example, various items such as nickname, character customization, residence, and age can be provided. .

However, it is desirable to provide only selected items so as to obtain only minimum information so that the user does not feel tired due to the characteristics of the present invention that are directly displayed on the web page.

Step (f-2) is a process in which the user management unit 140 receives user-related information entered in the form provided in step (f-1) through the user terminal 10.

In this process, the user management unit 140 receives the user-related information input through the user terminal 10 through step (f-1) and stores it in the database 105.

In this case, the user-related information may be stored permanently or for a preset period of time, but may be stored temporarily only while the user is accessing the corresponding website through the user terminal 10 .

In step (f-3), the data processing unit 110 creates a metaverse character assigned to the user terminal 10 in consideration of the user-related information received in step (f-2) and places it in the virtual space. It is a process.

In this step, the data processing unit 110 creates and places a metaverse character reflecting user-related information in the virtual space created in step (a) using a graphics tool or the like.

Next, in step (f-4), the data conversion unit 120 of the operation server 100 converts the 3D data set including the modeling data of the metaverse character generated by step (f-3) into VRML file format In step (f-5), the data processing unit 110 converts the VRML file format converted in step (f-4) to the preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal 10. A process of reloading and displaying on the user terminal 10 is performed.

Through the above step (f), the user can visually check the metaverse character assigned to him or her in the virtual space implemented on the website through the user terminal 10, and the user terminal 10 has It is possible to manipulate and move the metaverse character in the virtual space through the input means, and to interact with environmental objects or other metaverse characters.

4 is a view showing an exemplary metaverse service displayed on a virtual space display area of a web page through a method for constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a diagram exemplarily showing how a user interacts with an object for advertising through his/her metaverse character in a virtual space displayed on a web page through the user terminal 10.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, it is assumed that the user terminal 10 accesses a web page that guides detailed specifications of a product developed by a specific company and scheduled to be sold, and a virtual space display area is allocated to a part of the web page. has been

In addition, the operation server 100 may place various advertising objects in advance in the virtual space through a prior contract with the company operating the website, and the user through the user terminal 10 as shown in FIG. You can get detailed information about the product by manipulating your own metaverse character and interacting with advertising objects in the virtual space.

Meanwhile, after the above step (e), the user management unit 140, the data processing unit 110, and the data conversion unit 120 modify the VRML file format displayed on the user terminal 10 in real time, and proceed with the virtual space. A step (ex) of loading the display area and displaying it again on the user terminal 10 may be performed.

This process is a process of performing a real-time modification work on the virtual space displayed on the web page, and may be performed for the purpose of processing tasks such as changing the setting of the virtual space, changing environment objects, and correcting errors.

6 is a diagram showing the detailed process of step (ex) in the method of constructing a metaverse virtual space and providing services driven in a web page environment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, step (ex) in this embodiment may include steps (ex-1) to (ex-7) in detail.

Step (ex-1) is a process in which the data processing unit 110 of the operation server 100 replicates the virtual space created in step (a) to build a temporary copy space.

Step (ex-2) is a process in which the data processing unit 110 copies the plurality of environment objects arranged in the virtual space by step (b) and places them in the temporary copy space.

These steps (ex-1) and (ex-2) are because the service is stopped when editing work is performed directly in the virtual space currently being used by users. It is to provide an alternative virtual space that can be used.

After that, in step (ex-3), the data conversion unit 120 converts the 3D data set including the modeling data of the temporary replication space and environment objects replicated by steps (ex-1) and (ex-2) into VRML files. convert to format

Next, step (ex-4) is a process in which the user management unit 140 specifies the user terminal 10 accessing the web page where the virtual space display area is displayed online.

In this process, user terminals 10 to provide a temporary copy space instead of a virtual space requiring modification are specified. can be performed

And, in step (ex-5), the data processing unit 110 loads the VRML file format converted in step (ex-3) into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal 10, and the user terminal This is the process to be expressed in (10).

By this process, the temporary copy space is displayed in the user terminal 10 specified in the step (ex-4), and users can proceed with the work performed in the virtual space as it is in the temporary copy space.

In step (ex-6) thereafter, the data processing unit 110 proceeds with real-time modification of the initial VRML file format. That is, in this step, users can modify the virtual space and environment objects included in the initial VRML file format during the process of using the temporary copy space.

Next, in step (ex-7), the data processing unit 110 loads the VRML file format modified in step (ex-6) into the virtual space display area so that it is re-displayed on the user terminal 10.

In this process, after completing the modification in step (ex-6), the reconverted VRML file format is reloaded to the virtual space display area of the web page, so that the modified virtual space and environment objects are displayed on the user terminal 10. By allowing it to be expressed, the entire correction work can be completed.

On the other hand, in step (ex), the process of reloading and replacing the temporary copy space from the virtual space requiring modification and the process of reloading and replacing the modified virtual space in the temporary copy space are performed so that users do not feel uncomfortable. Each terminal 10 may proceed at different times.

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In this process, the operation server 100 may suspend the virtual space replacement process when it is determined that any metaverse character is interacting with an environment object or another metaverse character.

In addition, it is determined that any metaverse character is not interacting with an environment object or other metaverse character, and moves to an environment object or other metaverse character that the metaverse character can interact with in virtual space. When it is determined that the expected time is longer than the preset reference time, a process of replacing the virtual space may be performed.

This is to prevent a situation in which the metaverse character interacts during the virtual space replacement process, and selects a situation in which interaction is not possible within a certain time to proceed with the virtual space replacement process.

In addition, in the process of reloading the VRML file format modified in step (ex) into the virtual space display area, the operating server 10 has the VRML file format modified from the point in time after the virtual space requiring modification is replaced with the temporary copy space. Until the process of reloading, it is possible to collect the activity log of the metaverse character assigned to all user terminals (10).

Afterwards, the logs collected in this way can be copied and used as logs during the blank time when the virtual space is replaced with the temporary copy space, and through this, the entire modification process can be completed.

As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been reviewed, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope in addition to the above-described embodiments is a matter of ordinary knowledge in the art. It is self-evident to them. Therefore, the embodiments described above are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and thus the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may vary within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

10: user terminal
100: operation server
105: database
110: data processing unit
120: data conversion unit
130: communication management unit
140: user management unit
200: external server

Claims (6)

(a) step of creating a preset virtual space by the data processing unit of the operation server;
(b) step of generating a plurality of environment objects disposed in the virtual space by the data processing unit;
(c) converting the 3D data set including the modeling data of the virtual space and environment objects generated by the steps (a) and (b) by the data conversion unit of the operating server into a VRML file format;
(d) step of receiving a call command for guiding that a user terminal owned by a user accesses a specific web page of a web site from an external server operating an arbitrary web site by the communication management unit of the operation server; and
The data processing unit loads the VRML file format converted in step (c) according to the calling command in step (d) into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal, and displays the file on the user terminal. (e) step of doing;
including,
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services. According to claim 1,
In step (e),
The data processing unit first sets the size of the virtual space display area according to the website setting of the external server, and provides control over the relative size of the virtual space display area through the user terminal.
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services. According to claim 1,
After step (e),
The user management unit of the operation server receives user-related information through the user terminal, and the data processing unit and the data conversion unit generate a metaverse character assigned to the user terminal and display it in the virtual space display area (f ) steps are further performed,
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services. According to claim 3,
In step (f),
(f-1) providing a form for inputting user-related information to the user terminal by the user management unit of the operation server;
(f-2) the user management unit receiving the user-related information entered in the form provided in the step (f-1) through the user terminal;
(f-3) the data processing unit generates a metaverse character assigned to the corresponding user terminal in consideration of the user-related information received in the step (f-2) and places it in a virtual space;
(f-4) step of converting the 3D data set including the modeling data of the metaverse character generated by the step (f-3) by the data conversion unit of the operating server into a VRML file format; and
(f-5) step in which the data processing unit reloads the VRML file format converted in step (f-4) into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal so that it is displayed on the user terminal ;
including,
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services. According to claim 3,
After step (e),
(ex) the user management unit, the data processing unit, and the data conversion unit modifying the VRML file format displayed on the user terminal in real time, loading it into the virtual space display area, and displaying it again on the user terminal. carried out,
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services. According to claim 5,
In the step (ex),
(ex-1) step of constructing a temporary copy space by duplicating the virtual space created by the step (a) by the data processing unit of the operating server;
(ex-2) step of copying the plurality of environment objects arranged in the virtual space by the data processing unit in the step (b) and arranging them in the temporary copy space;
The data conversion unit converts the 3D data set including the modeling data of the temporary replication space and environment objects replicated in the steps (ex-1) and (ex-2) into a VRML file format (ex-3) step;
(ex-4) step of specifying, by the user management unit, a user terminal accessing a web page where the virtual space display area is displayed on-line;
(ex-5) step of loading the VRML file format converted in step (ex-3) by the data processing unit into a preset virtual space display area of the web page accessed by the user terminal so that it is displayed on the user terminal;
(ex-6) step of performing real-time modification of the initial VRML file format by the data processing unit; and
a step (ex-7) of the data processing unit loading the VRML file format modified by the step (ex-6) into the virtual space display area so that it is re-displayed on the user terminal;
including,
A method for constructing a metaverse virtual space driven by a web page environment and providing services.