KR102614708B1 - Method for selecting target object and gaming device for executint the method - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for selecting a target object and a gaming device for performing the same are disclosed. The gaming device according to the disclosed embodiment includes a target selection unit that provides a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within the game screen when a preset event occurs, and within the game screen. It includes a display control unit that controls the character to perform a preset game action on the target.

Description

Target object selection method and gaming device for performing the same {METHOD FOR SELECTING TARGET OBJECT AND GAMING DEVICE FOR EXECUTINT THE METHOD}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to techniques for selecting a target object in a game.

Recently, games have evolved in a variety of ways, from local games that are played only within a gaming device to online games that are played through linkage with other gaming devices or servers over a network. In addition, as hardware performance and network technology improve, games are evolving to be playable not only on personal computers and game consoles but also on mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet PCs.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0045834 (2011.05.04) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0009836 (2007.01.19)

A gaming device according to an disclosed embodiment includes a target selection unit that provides a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs; and a display control unit that controls the character to perform a preset game action for the target within the game screen.

The target selection unit sets a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target, and displays the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character. can be displayed on the target selection map.

The target selection unit may display that the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the target selection map is greater than the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the game screen.

The target selection unit may display a precision target pad that can be dragged by the game user at a position corresponding to the character on the target selection map.

The target selection unit may select a target that is the target of the character's game action from among a plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map based on the direction in which the precision target pad is dragged.

The target selection unit may determine that the event has occurred when the number of game objects located within a preset distance from the character on the game screen is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.

The target selection unit includes a basic target pad provided to be draggable by the game user within the game screen; and a target selection area that displays an area where the basic target pad can be dragged within the game screen, and when the game user touches the basic target pad for more than a preset time, it is determined that the event has occurred. You can.

The target selection unit sets a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target, and displays the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character. is displayed on the target selection map, and among the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map, a preliminary target corresponding to the drag direction and drag length of the basic target pad is selected as the target for the game action of the character. You can.

The display control unit may check the game object type of the target selected by the target selection unit and control the character to perform different game actions depending on the game object type.

A target object selection method according to an disclosed embodiment includes providing a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs; and controlling the character to perform a preset game action for the target within the game screen.

The operation of providing the target selection map includes: setting a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target; And it may include an operation of displaying the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character are displayed.

The displaying operation on the target selection map may display the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance between the character and the preliminary target is greater than the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the game screen.

The operation of providing the map for target selection may further include the operation of displaying a precision target pad that can be dragged by the game user at a position corresponding to the character on the map for target selection.

It may further include selecting a target that is the target of the character's game action from among a plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map based on the direction in which the precision target pad is dragged.

The operation of providing the target selection map may include determining that the event has occurred when the number of game objects located within a preset distance from the character on the game screen is greater than or equal to a preset threshold number.

The operation of providing the target selection map includes: checking whether the game user touches a basic target pad that can be dragged by the game user for more than a preset time; And when the touch is made for more than the preset time, it may include an operation of determining that the event has occurred.

The operation of providing the target selection map includes: setting a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target; Displaying the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character are displayed; And it may include an operation of selecting a preliminary target corresponding to the drag direction and drag length of the basic target pad among the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map as the target for the character's game operation.

The operation of controlling to perform the game action may include checking the game object type of the selected target and controlling the character to perform different game actions depending on the game object type.

According to another disclosed embodiment, in combination with hardware, an operation of providing a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs; And a computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium is provided to execute an operation for controlling the character to perform a preset game action for the target within the game screen.

According to another disclosed embodiment, an operation of providing a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs, by a gaming device, and within the game screen. a computer program storage unit that stores a computer program that controls the character to perform a preset game action with respect to the target; and a computer program transmission unit that transmits the computer program to the gaming device.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming device according to an embodiment disclosed.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a game interface according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating a game interface according to another exemplary embodiment.
Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game user selects a target that is the object of a character's game action, in an exemplary embodiment;
Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for selecting a target object according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 is a block diagram illustrating and illustrating a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.
7 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 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 the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, 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 merely for describing embodiments of the present invention and should in no way be limiting. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, singular forms include plural meanings. In this description, expressions such as “comprising” or “comprising” are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, and one or more than those described. It should not be construed to exclude the existence or possibility of any other characteristic, number, step, operation, element, or part or combination thereof.

In the following description, "transmission", "communication", "transmission", "reception" and other similar terms of a signal or information refer not only to the direct transmission of a signal or information from one component to another component. It also includes those transmitted through other components. In particular, “transmitting” or “transmitting” a signal or information as a component indicates the final destination of the signal or information and does not mean the direct destination. This is the same for “receiving” signals or information. Also, in this specification, “related” to two or more data or information means that if one data (or information) is acquired, at least part of other data (or information) can be obtained based on it.

Meanwhile, directional terms such as upper side, lower side, one side, other side, etc. are used in relation to the orientation of the disclosed drawings. Since the components of embodiments of the present invention can be positioned in various orientations, the term directional is used for illustrative purposes and is not limiting.

Additionally, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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. Anything that satisfies the definition 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., are also examples of input devices.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the gaming device 100 may include an input receiver 102, a movement manipulation unit 104, a target selection unit 106, and a display control unit 108.

The input receiver 102 receives a user's input on the game screen from an input device provided in the gaming device 100. At this time, the input device may be, for example, a touch screen, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may include various types of input devices such as a mouse and keyboard.

The movement control unit 104 may provide a user interface so that the game user can control the movement of the character (that is, the game user's character) within the game screen. The movement control unit 104 may be displayed on the game screen of the gaming device 100. In an exemplary embodiment, the game screen of the gaming device 100 may be displayed on a touch screen that is an input device of the gaming device 100.

In an exemplary embodiment, the movement control unit 104 may be displayed in one area of the game screen. The movement control unit 104 may include a movement control pad that allows the game user to drag within the game screen. The mobile control pad may be displayed in a circular shape with a certain size on the game screen. When a game user wants to move a character in a certain direction, he or she can drag the movement control pad in that direction.

The target selection unit 106 may provide a user interface so that the game user can select a target for the character's game actions. Here, game actions may include attacks on game objects, acquisition of game objects, conversations between game objects, etc. Game objects may include, for example, other users' characters, monsters, items, and NPCs (Non-Player Characters). For example, a character's game actions may include conversations with other users' characters, attacking monsters or NPCs, etc. Meanwhile, game objects and game actions are not limited to the above-described examples, and may include various types of game objects and game actions depending on the genre of the game in addition to the above-described examples.

The target selection unit 106 may be displayed on the game screen of the gaming device 100. The target selection unit 106 may include a basic target selection unit 106a and a precise target selection unit 106b.

The basic target selection unit 106a may be displayed on the game screen when a preliminary target that is the target of a game action exists near the game user's character on the game screen. The basic target selection unit 106a may be displayed on the game screen when the number of preliminary targets that are targets of game actions existing near the game user's character on the game screen is less than a preset threshold number.

The basic target selection unit 106a may include a basic target pad that the game user can touch and drag. When the game user moves the character through the movement control unit 104 and touches the basic target pad of the basic target selection unit 106a, the basic target selection unit 106a selects a preliminary target located closest to the character on the game screen. You can select it as the target for the game action. For example, when the game user touches the basic target pad, the basic target selection unit 106a may select the preliminary target located closest to the character as the character's attack target.

However, the selection of the target for the game action is not limited to this, and depending on the game mode, a preliminary target located near the character may be automatically selected as the target for the game action. In addition, the preliminary target that the game user touches on the game screen can be selected as the target for the game action. With the target that is the target of the game action selected, when the game user touches the basic target pad of the basic target selection unit 106a, the character performs a preset game action (e.g., attack, etc.) for the target. It may be arranged to do so. That is, the basic target selection unit 106a may be used to perform a preset game operation on a target automatically selected according to the game mode or a target selected by the game user.

The precise target selection unit 106b can be used when the target cannot be accurately selected by the basic target selection unit 106a. In an exemplary embodiment, the precise target selection unit 106b can be used when it is difficult to accurately select a target by the basic target selection unit 106a because the characters of game users or preliminary targets are gathered within the game screen. .

The precision target selection unit 106b may be displayed on the game screen when a preset event occurs. For example, the precision target selection unit 106b may be displayed on the game screen when the game user touches the basic target pad of the basic target selection unit 106a for more than a preset time. Alternatively, the precision target selection unit 106b may be displayed on the game screen when the game user touches the mobile control pad of the mobile control unit 104 for more than a preset time. Alternatively, when the game user touches the basic target pad of the basic target selection unit 106a once, the precision target selection unit 106b determines the number of preliminary targets that are the target of the game action existing near the character on the game screen. If it exceeds a preset threshold, it may be displayed on the game screen. Alternatively, the precision target selection unit 106b may be displayed on the game screen when the number of preliminary targets that are the target of game actions existing near a character on the game screen exceeds a preset threshold number.

The precise target selection unit 106b may include a target selection map that displays the locations of preliminary targets located near the game user's character based on the character. The map for target selection may be displayed in one area of the game screen smaller than the game screen. When the event occurs, the precision target selection unit 106b may detect the distance and direction from the game user's character for preliminary targets located within a preset distance based on the game user's character. The precision target selection unit 106b may display each preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance and direction to each preliminary target are displayed based on the game user's character.

When displaying a plurality of preliminary targets on the target selection map, the precision target selection unit 106b selects the character and each preliminary target on the target selection map rather than the distance between the character and each preliminary target on the game screen of the gaming device 100. The distance to can be displayed as far as possible. For example, if the distance between a character and a predetermined preliminary target on the game screen of the gaming device 100 is D, the distance between the character and the preliminary target may be displayed as 1.5D on the target selection map. In this case, the game user can accurately select the target that is the target of the game action through the target selection map even if the preliminary targets are crowded together on the game screen.

The precision target selection unit 106b provides information about each preliminary target in the target selection map (e.g., game object type of the preliminary target, alliance relationship with the game user's character if the preliminary target is another user's character) etc.) can be displayed.

The precision target selection unit 106b may display a precision target pad that can be dragged by the game user on the target selection map. The precision target pad may be displayed at the location of the game user's character on the target selection map. The game user can select a target for the character's game action by dragging the precision target pad in a predetermined direction. For example, when the game user drags the precision target pad in the direction of one of the plurality of spare targets displayed on the target selection map, the precision target selection unit 106b selects the spare target for the character's game operation. You can select it as a target.

For example, when the game user drags the precision target pad in a predetermined direction and makes contact with one of the plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map, the precision target selection unit 106b selects the corresponding preliminary target for the character's game. You can select a target for the action. In addition, when the game user drags the precision target pad in a predetermined direction but does not contact the plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map, the precision target selection unit 106B drags the precision target pad among the plurality of preliminary targets. The preliminary target located closest to the precision target pad in the direction can be selected as the target for the character's game actions.

However, it is not limited to this and the game user may select a target by dragging the basic target pad. That is, when the game user sees the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map and drags the basic target pad toward the preliminary target that is the target of the character's game action, the target can be selected based on the drag direction.

Meanwhile, when a target that is the target of a character's game action is selected in the target selection map, the game user's character may be implemented to perform different game actions depending on the type of game object of the selected target.

The display control unit 108 may control a display device (eg, a touch screen, etc.) provided in the gaming device 100 to display game objects on the game screen. When there is an operation according to the movement operation unit 104 (for example, an operation of dragging the game user's movement operation pad in a predetermined direction, etc.), the display control unit 108 displays the game screen according to the operation of the movement operation unit 104. The game user's character can be moved.

When a target is selected according to the target selection unit 106, the display control unit 108 can cause the game user's character to perform a preset game operation for the selected target on the game screen. When a target that is the target of a game action is selected by the target selection unit 106, the display control unit 108 can cause the game user's character to perform different game actions depending on the type of game object of the selected target.

For example, when the game object of the selected target is a monster or a non-player character (NPC), etc., the display control unit 108 may cause the game user's character to perform a game action of attacking the game object. Additionally, when the selected target game object is another user's character or item, the display control unit 108 may allow the game user's character to communicate with the game object or perform a game action to acquire the game object.

The display control unit 108 may display the target selected by the target selection unit 106 in a visually distinguishable form on the game screen. Methods of displaying the target selected by the target selection unit 106 in a "visually distinguishable form" on the game screen include, for example, displaying the surrounding area of the selected target in a bright manner, displaying the selected target in a specific color, or There may be several methods, such as highlighting and displaying the border of the selected target, marking a specific floor on the floor of the selected target, displaying an arrow on the selected target, or displaying the name of the selected target in a specific color. Additionally, two or more of these methods may be displayed in combination. For example, the area around the selected target lights up, the selected target is displayed in a specific color, and a specific floor mark can be made on the floor of the selected target.

However, the method of displaying the selected target in a "visually distinguishable form" on the game screen is not necessarily limited to the above-mentioned example, and allows the user to visually distinguish between selected and unselected game objects on the game screen. It includes various types of modified embodiments that enable this.

According to the disclosed embodiment, when preliminary targets are crowded together near a character on a game screen, a target selection map indicating the distance and direction between preliminary targets based on the character is displayed, thereby helping the game user select a target. It is possible to prevent erroneous operations and provide convenience so that the target can be selected accurately.

Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a game interface according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , a movement control unit 104 and a basic target selection unit 106a may be displayed on the game screen 50 of the gaming device 100. The movement control unit 104 may include a movement control pad 104a that the game user can drag within the game screen 50. Additionally, the movement manipulation unit 104 may include a movement manipulation area 104b for displaying an area where the movement manipulation pad 104a is dragged. The movement manipulation area 104b may be displayed as a circle with a preset radius, but is not limited to this, and may be displayed in various shapes such as squares or hexagons. The mobile manipulation pad 104a may be displayed at the center of the mobile manipulation area 104b.

When the game user drags the movement operation pad 104a in a predetermined direction, the display control unit 108 can move the game user's character according to the dragging direction of the movement operation pad 104a.

The basic target selection unit 106a may be displayed on the game screen 50 when the number of preliminary targets that are the target of game actions existing near the game user's character on the game screen 50 is less than a preset threshold number. The basic target selection unit 106a may include a basic target pad 106a-1 that the game user can touch and drag. When the game user touches the basic target pad 106a-1, the basic target selection unit 106a can select the preliminary target located closest to the character on the game screen 50 as the target for the game action. .

The display control unit 108 may display the target selected on the game screen 50 in a visually distinguishable form on the game screen. Additionally, the display control unit 108 may control and display characters within the game screen 50 to perform game operations corresponding to the type of game object of the selected target.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing a game interface according to another exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, a basic target selection unit 106a may be displayed on the game screen 50 of the gaming device 100. The basic target selection unit 106a may include a basic target pad 106a-1 that the game user can touch and drag within the game screen 50. Additionally, the basic target selection unit 106a may include a target selection area 106a-2 for displaying an area where the basic target pad 106a-1 is dragged.

Here, when a preset event occurs, a precision target selection unit 106b may be displayed on the game screen 50. For example, when the game user touches the basic target pad 106a-1 for more than a preset time, the precise target selection unit 106b may be displayed.

The precision target selection unit 106b may display each preliminary target (T1 to T6) so that the distance and direction to each preliminary target are displayed on the target selection map 106b-1 based on the game user's character. At this time, the precision target selection unit 106b may display each preliminary target (T1 to T6) as an icon. Additionally, the precise target selection unit 106b may display information on each of the preliminary targets T1 to T6 on the target selection map 106b-1. The target selection map 106b-1 may be divided into a plurality of sections centered on characters. For example, the target selection map 106b-1 may be initially divided into a plurality of areas according to the distance from the character. Additionally, the target selection map 106b-1 may be secondarily divided into a plurality of areas according to a preset angle based on the character.

When the game user drags the basic target pad 106a-1 in a predetermined direction within the target selection area 106a-2, the precision target selection unit 106b selects the target selection map 106b-1 in the drag direction. And a preliminary target corresponding to the dragged length can be selected as the target of the character's game action. The target selection area 106a-2 may be divided into a plurality of partitions centered on the basic target pad 106a-1. For example, the target selection area 106a-2 may be initially divided into a plurality of areas depending on the distance from the basic target pad 106a-1. Additionally, the target selection area 106a-2 may be secondarily divided into a plurality of areas according to a preset angle centered on the basic target pad 106a-1.

Additionally, the precision target selection unit 106b may display a precision target pad 106b-2 that can be dragged by the game user at the center of the target selection map 106b-1. In an exemplary embodiment, the precision target pad 106b-2 may display the game user's character in an iconized form. The game user can select a target by dragging the precision target pad 106b-2 to one of the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map 106b-1.

Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a game user selects a target for a character's game action, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, with the target selection map 106b-1 displayed on the game screen 50, the game user places the basic target pad 106a-1 on the first right side of the target selection area 106a-2. When dragging into a box, the precision target selection unit 106b selects a preliminary target T1 corresponding to the dragging direction and the dragged length (or the final position of the drag) in the target selection map 106b-1 of the character. You can select it as the target for the game action.

In this case, the display control unit 108 may display the target T1 selected on the game screen 50 in a visually distinguishable form. For example, the display control unit 108 may illuminate the surrounding area of the selected target on the game screen, highlight and display the border of the selected target, and make a specific floor mark on the floor of the selected target.

Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining a method of selecting a target object according to an exemplary embodiment. 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.

Referring to FIG. 5, the gaming device 100 checks whether a preset event occurs (502). For example, the gaming device 100 may determine that a preset event has occurred when the game user touches the button pad of the basic target selection unit 106a or the mobile control pad of the mobile control unit 104 for more than a preset time. You can.

Next, the gaming device 100 displays a map for target selection on the game screen 50 (504). The map for target selection may be displayed instead of the movement operation area of the movement operation unit 104 or may be displayed separately from the movement operation area.

Next, the gaming device 100 detects the distance and direction of preliminary targets located within a preset distance based on the game user's character to the character (506).

Next, the gaming device 100 displays preliminary targets on the target selection map according to the distance and direction between each preliminary target and the character (508).

Next, the gaming device 100 checks whether the precision target pad of the target selection map is dragged (510), and targets the target of the character's game action among the preliminary targets based on the drag direction of the precision target pad. Select (512).

Next, the gaming device 100 displays the selected target in a visually distinguishable form on the game screen 50 (514).

Next, the gaming device 100 causes the character to perform a preset game action according to the type of game object of the selected target (516).

FIG. 6 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 a gaming device. Additionally, computing device 12 may be a target selection device within a game screen. Additionally, computing device 12 may be a computer program providing device.

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.

Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer program transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The computer program transmission device 30 is for transmitting a computer program to a gaming device, and may be implemented as a component included in a server distributing a computer program. The computer program is installed in the gaming device and causes the gaming device to perform each step according to example embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7, the computer program transmission device 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a computer program storage unit 32 and a computer program provision 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. For example, when the computer program provider 34 receives a request to transmit a computer program from a gaming device, it may transmit the computer program to the gaming device. The request and transmission can be made through a market or Play Store application installed on a mobile device, or through the Internet installed on a personal PC, etc.

Although representative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims described later but also by equivalents to the claims.

100: Gaming device
102: input receiver
104: movement control unit
104a: moving operation pad
104b: Movement operation area
106: target selection unit
106a: Basic target selection unit
106a-1: Basic target pad
106a-2: Target selection area
106b: Precision target selection unit
106b-1: Map for target selection
106b-2: Precision target pad
108: display control unit

Claims (20)

a target selection unit that provides a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of the game action of the game user's character within the game screen when a preset event occurs; and
When a target that is the target of the character's game action is selected through the target selection map, a display control unit that controls the character to perform a preset game action for the selected target within the game screen,
The target selection unit,
A gaming device that displays a precision target pad that can be dragged by the game user at a position corresponding to the character on the target selection map.
In claim 1,
The target selection unit,
When the event occurs, a game object located within a preset distance from the character is set as a preliminary target, and the preliminary target is selected so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target are displayed based on the character. A gaming device displayed on the map.
In claim 2,
The target selection unit,
A gaming device that displays the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance between the character and the preliminary target is greater than the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the game screen.
delete In claim 2,
The target selection unit,
A gaming device that selects a target that is the target of the character's game action from among a plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map based on the direction in which the precision target pad is dragged.
In claim 1,
The target selection unit,
A gaming device that determines that the event has occurred when the number of game objects located within a preset distance from the character on the game screen is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.
In claim 1,
The target selection unit,
a basic target pad provided to be draggable by the game user within the game screen; and
The basic target pad includes a target selection area indicating a draggable area within the game screen,
A gaming device that determines that the event has occurred when the game user touches the basic target pad for more than a preset time.
In claim 7,
The target selection unit,
When the event occurs, a game object located within a preset distance from the character is set as a preliminary target, and the preliminary target is selected so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target are displayed based on the character. Mark it on the map,
A gaming device that selects a preliminary target corresponding to the drag direction and drag length of the basic target pad among the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map as the target for the character's game action.
In claim 1,
The display control unit,
A gaming device that checks the game object type of the target selected by the target selection unit and controls the character to perform different game actions according to the game object type.
An operation of providing a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs; and
When a target that is the target of the character's game action is selected through the target selection map, controlling the character to perform a preset game action for the selected target within the game screen,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
A target object selection method comprising determining that the event has occurred when the number of game objects located within a preset distance from the character on the game screen is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.
In claim 10,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
Setting a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target; and
A target object selection method comprising displaying the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character are displayed.
In claim 11,
The operation of displaying on the target selection map is,
A target object selection method that displays the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance between the character and the preliminary target is greater than the distance between the character and the preliminary target on the game screen.
In claim 11,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
A target object selection method further comprising displaying a precision target pad that can be dragged by the game user at a position corresponding to the character on the target selection map.
In claim 13,
A target object selection method further comprising selecting a target that is the target of a game action of the character among a plurality of preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map based on a direction in which the precision target pad is dragged.
delete In claim 10,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
An operation of checking whether the game user touches a basic target pad that can be dragged by the game user for more than a preset time; and
A method of selecting a target object, including an operation of determining that the event has occurred when the touch is performed for more than the preset time.
In claim 16,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
Setting a game object located within a preset distance from the character when the event occurs as a preliminary target;
Displaying the preliminary target on the target selection map so that the distance to the preliminary target and the direction of the preliminary target based on the character are displayed; and
A target object selection method comprising selecting a preliminary target corresponding to the drag direction and drag length of the basic target pad among the preliminary targets displayed on the target selection map as the target for the game action of the character. .
In claim 10,
The operation of controlling to perform the game operation is,
A target object selection method that checks the game object type of the selected target and controls the character to perform different game actions according to the game object type.
Combined with hardware,
An operation of providing a target selection map for selecting a target that is the target of a game action of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs; and
When a target that is the target of the character's game action is selected through the target selection map, computer reading is performed to execute an operation to control the character to perform a preset game action for the selected target within the game screen. A computer program stored on a possible recording medium,
The operation of providing the map for target selection is,
An operation of checking whether the game user touches a basic target pad that can be dragged by the game user for more than a preset time; and
A computer program stored in a computer-readable recording medium, comprising an operation of determining that the event has occurred when the touch is performed for more than the preset time.
An operation of providing a target selection map for a gaming device to select a target that is the target of a game operation of a game user's character within a game screen when a preset event occurs, and a game operation of the character through the target selection map. A computer program storage unit that stores a computer program that, when a target is selected, controls the character to perform a preset game action on the selected target within the game screen; and
Comprising a computer program transmitter that transmits the computer program to the gaming device,
The operation of controlling to perform the game operation is,
A computer program transmission device that checks the game object type of the selected target and controls the character to perform different game actions according to the game object type.