KR102584901B1 - Apparatus and method for sending event information, apparatus and method for displayng event information - Google Patents

Abstract

An event information transmission device and method, and an event information output device and method are disclosed. An event information transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a game progress unit that links with a gaming device to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device; an event occurrence determination unit that determines whether a preset event occurs within the game; and an event information transmitter that transmits information related to the event to the gaming device when the event occurs.

Description

Event information transmission device and method, event information output device and method {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SENDING EVENT INFORMATION, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYNG EVENT INFORMATION}

The disclosed embodiments relate to technology for transmitting or outputting event information in a game.

Recently, many people are using the Internet due to the development of high-speed data communication networks, and with the spread of Internet use, various types of content services using the Internet, such as messenger services, shopping malls, and games, are being provided. Among these various content services, in particular, the development and distribution speed of services in the game service field is rapidly increasing, and accordingly, many Internet users are using online game services using the Internet. Such online games include Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG), Role Play Game (RPG), board games, and simulation games.

In the case of MMORPG or RPG games, users can proceed with the game using the in-game automatic hunting mode even if they do not directly manipulate the in-game characters. When the game is played in automatic hunting mode, the character hunts in the game according to the method preset on the game server or gaming device. In this way, the user can increase the character's experience level and acquire in-game items even without directly manipulating the character in the game. Due to this convenience, many users use the automatic hunting mode to advance the game.

In the future, technology that allows games to proceed through automatic hunting mode even when the game is running in the background of a gaming device will become common. If a game is running in the background of the gaming device, the user can run applications other than the game in the foreground of the gaming device. For example, a user can play a game through automatic hunting mode in the background of a gaming device, and engage in game community activities or watch a game broadcast in the foreground. Also, when the user tries to manipulate the game, the game running in the background can be made to run in the foreground.

Meanwhile, since the gaming device does not display the screen for the game running in the background on the screen of the gaming device, when using the automatic hunting mode through the background, the user cannot see the screen for the game. Accordingly, there is a problem in that even if the user's character dies after being attacked by another user's character or a monster within the game, the user cannot know this. Therefore, solving this problem is essential for the generalization of technology that allows games to proceed through automatic hunting mode even when the game is running in the background of a gaming device.

Accordingly, discussions are underway to resolve the above problems.

According to the disclosed embodiments, a game progressing unit that links with a gaming device to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device; an event occurrence determination unit that determines whether a preset event occurs within the game; and an event information transmitting unit that transmits information related to the event to the gaming device when the event occurs.

The information related to the event may include information related to one or more preset game actions to be executed in response to the event.

It further includes a game action information receiving unit that receives information related to a game action selected by a user of the gaming device among the one or more preset game actions from the gaming device, wherein the game progressing unit receives information related to the selected game action. Based on this, the selected game action can be executed within the game.

The preset event and the one or more preset game actions may be set by a user of the gaming device.

According to other disclosed embodiments, the operation of linking with a gaming device to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device; An operation of determining whether a preset event occurs within the game; And when the event occurs, it may include transmitting information related to the event to the gaming device.

The information related to the event may include information related to one or more preset game actions to be executed in response to the event.

Receiving information related to a game action selected by a user of the gaming device among the one or more preset game actions from the gaming device; And it may further include executing the selected game action within the game based on information related to the selected game action.

The preset event and the one or more preset game actions may be set by a user of the gaming device.

According to other disclosed embodiments, a game progress unit that advances a game running in the background of a gaming device; an event occurrence determination unit that determines whether a preset event occurs within the game; And when the event occurs, it may include an event information output unit that outputs information related to the event through the gaming device.

The event information output unit may display information related to the event on the screen of the gaming device.

The information related to the event may include information related to one or more preset game actions to be executed in response to the event.

The information related to the event may include graphic objects corresponding to each of the one or more preset game operations.

The preset event and the preset game action may be set by the user.

It further includes a game action selection unit that selects at least one of the one or more preset game actions from the user, and the game progressing unit can execute the selected game action within the game.

According to other disclosed embodiments, the operation of advancing a game running in the background of a gaming device; An operation of determining whether a preset event occurs within the game; and when the event occurs, outputting information related to the event through the gaming device.

The operation of outputting information related to the event through the gaming device may display information related to the event on the screen of the gaming device.

The information related to the event may include information related to one or more preset game actions to be executed in response to the event.

The information related to the event may include graphic objects corresponding to each of the one or more preset game operations.

The preset event and the preset game action may be set by the user.

An operation of selecting at least one of the one or more preset game actions from the user; And it may further include executing the selected game action within the game.

1 is a block diagram of an event information providing system according to an embodiment
Figure 2 is a block diagram of an event information transmission device according to an embodiment
3 is a flowchart of a method for transmitting event information according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a block diagram of an event information output device according to an embodiment
5 is a flowchart of an event information output method according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is an example of a screen of a gaming device according to an embodiment.
7 is a block diagram illustrating and illustrating a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.

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

In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the point, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of function, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terminology used in the detailed description is only for describing embodiments and should in no way be limiting. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, singular forms include plural meanings. Additionally, expressions such as “including” or “having” are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and one or more other features in addition to those described. , should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any number, step, operation, element, or any part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, “game” means software that one or more gamers can enjoy using an input device mounted on or connected to a gaming device. It is usually carried out by directly manipulating the player character or manipulating the movements of objects within the game, and the genres are sometimes divided into role-playing, adventure, arcade, etc.

Hereinafter, “gaming device” refers to hardware that executes game software, performs calculations according to user input through an input device, and outputs the results through an output device. For example, personal computers, laptops, game consoles, smart phones, tablet PCs, smart bands, smart watches, etc. It may be in the form of a wearable device. In addition, any hardware that satisfies the above definition is interpreted as belonging to a gaming device.

Hereinafter, “online game” means a game that requires access to a network to play the game. It usually refers to a game played by two or more remote gaming devices connected to each other through a network or synchronized through a server. There are no restrictions on the type of gaming device that runs the game as long as it satisfies the above definition. In addition to games that run on personal computers or game consoles, games that run on mobile devices such as smartphones, or games that are linked to multiple different gaming devices (including different types of gaming devices) or run in the cloud are also mentioned above. If it satisfies the definition, it is interpreted as belonging to an online game.

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

Hereinafter, “Output Device” refers to a device for displaying the results of calculations of a gaming device. The calculation results are displayed in a form that can be perceived using the five human senses. It is not necessarily limited to being displayed visually or auditorily, and may also be displayed in an olfactory or tactile form. For example, typical hardware such as speakers, monitors, and head-mounted displays satisfy the above definition, but in addition, devices such as 3D printers that print in a tactile form or generate vibration, scent, or wind can also be examples of output devices. .

The input device and output device may be included in the gaming device as an element of the gaming device, or may be connected to the gaming device through a separate wired or wireless interface.

Hereinafter, the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that it can be embodied in a specific form different from this.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of an event information providing system 100 according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the event information providing system 100 may provide an online game service to the gaming device 120 through an online game application installed on the gaming device 120. At this time, the online game application may refer to a program for providing an online game service in conjunction with the game server 110 accessible through a wired/wireless network.

For example, the online game application plays the role of playing an online game while communicating with the game server 110, displaying game-related announcements, processing game screens, processing sound effects, providing various user interfaces for games, etc. It can perform various roles that must be performed on the user side.

At this time, the division of roles between the game application and the game server 110 may be configured in various ways depending on the embodiment.

Additionally, depending on the embodiment, the online game application may be operated in one mode selected by the user among an online game mode that operates in conjunction with the game server 110 and an offline game mode that operates in conjunction with the game server 110. You can.

The game server 110 stores various information related to the game progress, such as virtual space information, game scenario information, and game quest information, which is the background of the game, and controls the game progress by linking with the online game application installed on the gaming device 120. It can be made possible.

Meanwhile, the event information providing system 100 to which the embodiments described below are applied is not necessarily limited to the example shown in FIG. 1. For example, the event information providing system 100 to which embodiments described below are applied may be intended to provide an offline game service through an offline game application installed on the gaming device 120. At this time, the offline game application may refer to a program that runs within the gaming device 120 without linking with an external system, such as the game server 110 shown in FIG. 1 .

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an event information transmission device 200 according to an embodiment.

For example, the event information transmission device 200 shown in FIG. 2 may be implemented as a component included in the game server 110 shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the event information transmission device 200 according to an embodiment includes a game progress unit 210, an event occurrence determination unit 220, and an event information transmission unit 230. Depending on the embodiment, the event information transmitting device 200 may further include a game operation information receiving unit 240.

The game progress unit 210 operates in conjunction with the gaming device 120 to advance the game running in the background of the gaming device 120.

The event occurrence determination unit 220 determines whether a preset event occurs within the game. The event may be set by the operator of the game server 110 or the user of the gaming device 120.

Here, the event may be set as, for example, “when the user's character in the game dies”, “when there is a risk of the user's character in the game dying,” etc. Here, “when there is a risk of the in-game character dying”, “when the user’s character’s physical strength falls below the pre-set value”, “when the user’s character’s abilities are lower than the pre-set value within a set radius centered on the user’s character” There may be cases where “there is a character or monster with the above ability level.”

In addition, events include “when a specific event mob appears in the game,” “when a character who was allied with the user’s character attacks the user’s character,” and “when a character who was allied with the user’s character cancels the alliance.” It can be set in various ways to situations that the user of the gaming device 120 needs to be aware of among situations that may occur in the game, such as “one case” or “if there is an unauthorized intrusion into the user’s character’s controlled hunting ground.”

When a preset event occurs in the game, the event information transmitter 230 transmits information related to the occurred event to the gaming device 120.

Information related to the generated event may include a preset message corresponding to the generated event. For example, messages related to events include a guidance message saying “the user needs to reorganize the character” when the user’s character dies in the game, and a message “the user needs to reorganize the character” when there is a risk of the user’s character dying within the game. It can be set to a warning message such as “You need to directly manipulate the character to avoid death.”

This allows users to quickly learn about events that occur within the game running in the background of the gaming device.

Additionally, information related to the event may include information related to one or more preset game actions to be executed in response to the generated event. Here, the preset game operation may be set by the operator of the game server 110 or the user of the gaming device 120.

As an example, the game action to be executed in response to the death of the user's character in the game may be set to the action of “resurrecting the user's character.” As another example, the game action to be executed in response to a case where the user's character in the game is at risk of dying may be set to the action “Stop attacking and run away,” the action “Stop attacking and defend,” etc. However, it is not limited to this, and the game operation corresponding to the generated event can be set in various ways, such as moving the user's character, using various skills, attaching or detaching a specific item, or a combination of these.

As a result, users can quickly respond to events that occur within a game running in the background of a gaming device.

The gaming device 120 receives information related to the event generated from the event information transmitter 230, outputs information related to the received event, and transmits information related to the game action selected by the user among one or more preset game actions. It can be transmitted to the operation information receiver 240.

The game action information receiver 240 may receive information related to a game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120 among one or more preset game actions from the gaming device 120 .

In this case, the game progress unit 210 may execute the game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120 within the game based on information related to the game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120.

Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for transmitting event information according to an embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 3 may be performed, for example, by the event information transmission device 200 shown in FIG. 2.

In the illustrated flow chart, the method is divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps are performed in a different order, combined with other steps, omitted, divided into detailed steps, or not shown. One or more steps may be added and performed.

First, the event information transmission device 200 interacts with the gaming device 120 to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device 120 (310).

Next, the event information transmission device 200 determines whether a preset event occurs in the game (320).

Next, when a preset event occurs in the game, the event information transmission device 200 transmits information related to the occurred event to the gaming device 120 (330).

Next, the event information transmission device 200 may receive information related to a game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120 among one or more preset game actions from the gaming device 120 (340).

Finally, the event information transmission device 200 may execute the game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120 within the game based on information related to the game action selected by the user of the gaming device 120 ( 350).

Figure 4 is a block diagram of an event information output device 400 according to an embodiment.

For example, the event information output device 400 shown in FIG. 4 may be implemented as a component included in the gaming device 120 shown in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the event information output device 400 according to one embodiment includes a game progress unit 410, an event occurrence determination unit 420, and an event information output unit 430. Depending on the embodiment, the event information output device 400 may further include a game action selection unit 440.

Meanwhile, since the event occurrence determination unit 420 in FIG. 4 has the same configuration as the event occurrence determination unit 220 shown in FIG. 2, redundant description thereof will be omitted.

The game progress unit 410 advances the game running in the background of the gaming device 120.

When a preset event occurs in the game, the event information output unit 430 outputs information related to the occurred event through the gaming device 120. For example, the event information output unit 430 may display information related to an event that has occurred on the screen of the gaming device 120. Specifically, the event information output unit 430 may display information related to the occurred event through a pop-up window on the screen of the gaming device 120. However, it is not limited to this, and the event information output unit 430 may output information related to the generated event in various ways through the output device of the gaming device 120.

Here, the information related to the generated event may include information related to one or more preset game operations to be executed in response to the generated event. For example, information related to an event may include graphic objects corresponding to each of one or more preset game operations. In this case, the event information output unit 430 may display graphic objects corresponding to each of one or more preset game operations on the screen of the gaming device 120. Here, the preset game action can be set by the user.

Additionally, the event information output unit 430 may display a graphic object to display a screen for a game on the screen of the gaming device 120. For example, when a user inputs a command through the graphic object, the game progress unit 410 causes the game running in the background to run in the foreground, and the event information output unit 430 displays a screen for the game. It can be displayed on the screen of the gaming device 120.

The game action selection unit 440 may select at least one of one or more preset game actions from the user. For example, the game action selection unit 440 may select at least one of one or more preset game actions from the user through a graphic object displayed on the screen of the gaming device. However, it is not limited to this, and the game action selection unit 440 may select at least one of one or more preset game actions through an input device of the gaming device 120 in various ways. In this case, the game progress unit 410 may execute the game action selected by the user within the game.

Figure 5 is a flowchart of a method for outputting event information according to an embodiment.

The method shown in FIG. 5 may be performed, for example, by the event information output device 400 shown in FIG. 4.

In the illustrated flow chart, the method is divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps are performed in a different order, combined with other steps, omitted, divided into detailed steps, or not shown. One or more steps may be added and performed.

First, the event information output device 400 advances the game running in the background of the gaming device 120 (510).

Next, the event information output device 400 determines whether a preset event occurs in the game (520).

Next, when a preset event occurs in the game, the event information output device 400 outputs information related to the occurred event through the gaming device 120 (530).

Next, the event information output device 400 may select at least one of one or more preset game actions from the user (540).

Finally, the event information output device 400 can execute the game action selected by the user within the game (550).

Figure 6 is an example diagram of a screen of a gaming device according to an embodiment.

In the example shown, a screen for an application other than the game is displayed on the screen of the gaming device, and the game running in the background is being played in an automatic hunting mode.

At this time, when a preset event occurs within the game, information related to the occurred event may be displayed on the screen of the gaming device even if an application other than the game is running in the foreground of the gaming device.

For example, if there is a risk that the user's character will die in the game, information related to the event that occurred may be displayed through a pop-up window 610 on the screen of the gaming device. As shown, an image 620 and corresponding graphic objects 630, 640, and 650 may be displayed in the pop-up window 610 to inform that the user's character is at risk of dying.

This allows users to quickly learn about events that occur within the game running in the background of the gaming device.

At this time, the user can input a command corresponding to the event generated through the objects 630, 640, and 650 displayed in the pop-up window 610 into the gaming device.

For example, when a user inputs a command through the graphic object 630, the user's character is instantly moved to a specific location within the game, and when the user inputs a command through the graphic object 640, the user's character is instantly moved to a specific location within the game. The user's character returns to the village. Additionally, when a user inputs a command through the graphic object 650, the gaming device can cause the game running in the background to run in the foreground and display a screen for the game on the screen of the gaming device.

As a result, users can quickly respond to events that occur within a game running in the background of a gaming device.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating and illustrating a computing environment 10 including computing devices suitable for use in example embodiments.

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

The illustrated computing environment 10 includes a computing device 12 . In one embodiment, computing device 12 may be an event information transmission device 200 or an event information output device 400. 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 in accordance with the example embodiments noted above. 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 the processor 14, cause computing device 12 to perform operations according to example embodiments. 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. The program 20 stored in the computer-readable storage medium 16 includes a set of instructions executable by the processor 14. In one embodiment, computer-readable storage medium 16 includes memory (volatile memory, such as random access memory, non-volatile memory, or an appropriate combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash It may be memory devices, another form of storage medium that can be accessed by computing device 12 and store desired information, or a suitable combination thereof.

Communication 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 an interface for one or more input/output devices 24. The input/output interface 22 and the 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 through input/output interface 22. Exemplary input/output devices 24 include, but are not limited to, a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackpad), a keyboard, a touch input device (such as a touchpad or touch screen), a voice or sound input device, various types of sensor devices, and/or imaging devices. It may include 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 within 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. It may be possible.

Meanwhile, embodiments of the present invention may include a program for performing the methods described in this specification on a computer, and a computer-readable recording medium containing the program. The computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, local data files, local data structures, etc., singly or in combination. The media may be those specifically designed and constructed for the present invention, or may be those commonly available in the computer software field. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and media specifically configured to store and perform program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Includes hardware devices. Examples of the program may include not only machine language code such as that generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

The above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in any respect 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.

10: Computing environment
12: Computing device
14: processor
16: Computer-readable storage medium
18: communication bus
20: Program
22: input/output interface
24: input/output device
26: Network communication interface
100: Event information provision system
110: Game server
120: Gaming device
200: Event information transmission device
210: Game progress section
220: Event occurrence determination unit
230: Event information transmitter
240: Game operation information receiver
400: Event information output device
410: Game progress section
420: Event occurrence determination unit
430: Event information output unit
440: Game action selection unit
610: Pop-up window
620: Image corresponding to the event that occurred
630, 640, 650: Graphic objects

Claims (20)

a game progress unit that interfaces with a gaming device to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device;
an event occurrence determination unit that determines whether a preset event occurs within the game; and
When the event occurs, it includes an event information transmitter that transmits information related to the event to the gaming device,
The information related to the event includes a preset message corresponding to the event and information related to one or more preset game operations to be executed in response to the event.
delete In claim 1,
It further includes a game action information receiver that receives information related to a game action selected by a user of the gaming device among the one or more preset game actions from the gaming device,
The game progress unit executes the selected game action within the game based on information related to the selected game action.
In claim 1,
The preset event and the one or more preset game actions are set by a user of the gaming device.
An operation of linking with a gaming device to advance a game running in the background of the gaming device;
An operation of determining whether a preset event occurs within the game; and
When the event occurs, transmitting information related to the event to the gaming device,
The information related to the event includes a preset message corresponding to the event and information related to one or more preset game operations to be executed in response to the event.
delete In claim 5,
Receiving information related to a game action selected by a user of the gaming device among the one or more preset game actions from the gaming device; and
An event information transmission method further comprising executing the selected game action within the game based on information related to the selected game action.
In claim 5,
The preset event and the one or more preset game actions are set by a user of the gaming device.
a game progress unit that advances the game running in the background of the gaming device;
an event occurrence determination unit that determines whether a preset event occurs within the game; and
When the event occurs, it includes an event information output unit that outputs information related to the event through the gaming device,
The information related to the event includes a preset message corresponding to the event and information related to one or more preset game operations to be executed in response to the event.
In claim 9,
The event information output unit is an event information output device that displays information related to the event on the screen of the gaming device.
delete In claim 9,
The event-related information includes graphic objects corresponding to each of the one or more preset game operations.
In claim 9,
The preset event and the preset game action are set by a user.
In claim 9,
It further includes a game action selection unit that selects at least one of the one or more preset game actions from the user,
The game progress unit is an event information output device that executes the selected game action within the game.
The operation of advancing a game running in the background of a gaming device;
An operation of determining whether a preset event occurs within the game; and
When the event occurs, outputting information related to the event through the gaming device,
The information related to the event includes a preset message corresponding to the event and information related to one or more preset game operations to be executed in response to the event.
In claim 15,
The operation of outputting information related to the event through the gaming device includes displaying information related to the event on the screen of the gaming device.
delete In claim 15,
The event-related information includes graphic objects corresponding to each of the one or more preset game operations.
In claim 15,
The preset event and the preset game action are set by a user.
In claim 15,
An operation of selecting at least one of the one or more preset game actions from the user; and
An event information output method further comprising executing the selected game action within the game.

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