KR102643903B1 - Method for changing price of an item in real time in line with game contents and internet broadcasting system therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of real-time item price change linked to game content and an Internet broadcasting system for the same are disclosed. The real-time item price change method according to the present invention includes the steps of setting a price change standard for a game item; transmitting an Internet broadcast using game content received from an online game server; Obtaining information about the progress of a game being broadcast from an online game server; determining the price of the game item according to the game's progress and price change standards; generating a QR code containing link information for purchasing a game item at a determined price; It includes providing the generated QR code through Internet broadcasting.

Description

Method for changing price of an item in real time in line with game contents and internet broadcasting system therefor}

The present invention relates to a method of determining the price of a game item used in a computer game, and more specifically, a method of changing the price of a game item in real time according to changes in game content provided through Internet broadcasting, and an Internet broadcasting system for the same. It's about.

Recently, Internet broadcasting services that allow netizens to provide video content in real time to other anonymous netizens over the Internet have become popular, and such Internet broadcasting can already be considered as one of the main distribution channels for content.

Internet broadcasting covers topics as diverse as the diverse interests of netizens. Among them, services that transmit online game gameplay videos, etc. through Internet broadcasting are increasing. Recently, their use has greatly increased, contributing to the exchange of information among online game users. It has come to play the role of a window.

Meanwhile, in the past, effects such as text, speech bubbles, and labels were used within the video as a way to encourage viewers watching a game play video to move to another video or an external site.

However, according to this method, there was the inconvenience of having to edit the video and directly insert graphic data for the above effect, and in the case of a video being broadcast live, there was a limitation in that it was impossible to insert the information desired by the broadcaster into the broadcast screen in real time. .

Additionally, the selling price of game items used in the game was a fixed price, and even if the price was changed, the administrator had to change the price manually. Therefore, there were limitations in providing the enjoyment of the purchase itself by dynamically changing the price, such as applying a discount price depending on the situation.

Additionally, if you sell related items while broadcasting game videos through the Internet, you can achieve the effect of not only increasing sales but also making it convenient for players to purchase items, but since the prices of the items are fixed, it is difficult to attract viewers' interest. There were limits.

The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and provides a real-time item price change method linked to game content that allows the price of related items to change in real time according to the situation within the game content being broadcast, and the Internet for the same. The purpose is to provide a broadcasting system.

Additionally, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a user interface that allows users to easily obtain information about changing prices and conveniently purchase items while watching a game play video in real time.

In order to achieve the above object, a real-time item price change method linked with game content according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of setting a price change standard for a game item; transmitting an Internet broadcast using game content received from an online game server; Obtaining information about the progress of the game being broadcast from the online game server; determining the price of the game item according to the progress of the game and the price change standard; generating a QR code containing link information for purchasing the game item at the determined price; It may include providing the generated QR code through the Internet broadcast.

The price change standard setting step may include registering game items to be sold and price change information according to the progress of the game.

The step of providing the QR code may include controlling the generated QR code to be exposed to the Internet broadcast for a predetermined time.

An Internet broadcasting system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes game broadcasting transmitting means for transmitting Internet broadcasting using game content received from an online game server; Game information collection means for obtaining information about the progress of the game being broadcast from the online game server; a price standard setting means for setting a price change standard for game items; Determine the price of the game item according to the progress of the game and the price change standard, generate a QR code containing link information for purchasing the game item at the determined price, and apply the generated QR code to the It may include a QR code provision means provided through Internet broadcasting.

According to the present invention, a game service company can sell items at a price that dynamically changes depending on the game situation through game play videos broadcast in real time.

Additionally, according to the present invention, game service providers can easily reflect and change item sales strategies by setting standards for item price changes according to game play situations.

In addition, according to the present invention, from the perspective of a broadcasting host, there is an effect of increasing the number of viewers of Internet broadcasting and increasing immersion in the broadcasting by encouraging viewers' interest by providing items at discounted prices in the middle of the broadcast.

Additionally, according to the present invention, a viewer watching a game video can purchase items used in the game at a price that changes in real time by a simple method of photographing a QR (Quick Response) code displayed on the broadcast screen.

Additionally, according to the present invention, while viewers are watching a broadcast, they can two-way communicate with the broadcast server or game server in real time to purchase items at prices that change from time to time, thereby creating interest in the purchase itself.

Figure 1 is a diagram for explaining the network configuration of a real-time item price change system linked to game content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating data transmitted and received between components of a real-time item price change system linked to game content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of real-time item price change linked to game content according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates a screen providing a QR code to a game broadcast according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 shows an example of accessing an item purchase screen by scanning a QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the present invention will be described in detail.

The terms used in the present invention are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the function in the present invention, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person working in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply the name of the term.

When it is said that a part "includes" a certain element throughout the specification, this means that, unless specifically stated to the contrary, it does not exclude other elements but may further include other elements. In addition, terms such as "...means", "...part", and "module" used in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented in hardware or software, or is implemented in hardware and software. It can be implemented by combining .

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

Figure 1 is a diagram for explaining the network configuration of a real-time item price change system linked to game content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the real-time item price change system according to the present invention includes a broadcast server 100, an online game server 200, a host terminal 210, and a viewer terminal 220, and each device is connected to the Internet or the like. Information is exchanged through a network.

The online game server 200 provides online games to game clients connected through a network, and the broadcasting server 100 receives real-time streaming game content from the online game server 200 and transmits it through Internet broadcasting.

The host terminal 210 and the viewer terminal 220 serve as a broadcast client for using a broadcast service and a game client for using an online game service, and are equipped with software and/or hardware for each function.

The broadcasting client connects to the broadcasting server 100 and allows the terminal user to create a new Internet broadcast or watch an existing Internet broadcast.

The host terminal 210 connects to the game server 200 through a game client to play the game, and performs Internet broadcasting through the broadcast client, so that the game server 200 broadcasts the game play video in real time to the broadcast server 100. and the broadcasting server 100 transmits the game play video through Internet broadcasting.

The viewer terminal 220 can watch the game play video through a broadcast client and trade game-related items through information inserted into the broadcast screen.

The broadcast server 100 may include a game information collection means 101, a game broadcast transmission means 102, a price standard setting means 103, and a QR code provision means 104.

The game information collection means 101 receives game content (game play video) to be provided to an unspecified number of viewers through broadcasting and information about the progress of the game being broadcast from the online game server 200.

The game broadcast transmission means 102 transmits Internet broadcasts using game content received from the online game server 200.

The price standard setting means 103 sets and registers the price change standard used to calculate the price of the game item according to the progress of the game.

Whenever a situation set in the price change standard occurs, the QR code providing means 104 determines the item related to this situation and the price of this item, and generates a QR code containing link information for purchasing the game item at the determined price. Generate and provide this QR code through the Internet broadcast.

QR (Quick Response) code is a grid-patterned two-dimensional code that can contain much more information than a barcode. By scanning the QR code with a user terminal such as a smartphone, various information can be easily provided, and the QR code provides link information. If it contains , you can access that address directly.

The viewer terminal 220 according to the present invention is equipped with a camera module capable of photographing a QR code.

'Items' sold at prices that fluctuate in real time according to the present invention include not only items that help smooth game play such as weapons, armor, accessories, potions, and food used in online games, but also summons traded in the game, It is used to include all objects such as costumes.

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining data transmitted and received between components of a real-time item price change system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the host terminal 210 executes the game by executing the game client according to the input of the user (host) and logging into the game server 200 with the game ID entered by the host (S21).

Additionally, the host terminal 210 executes a broadcast client according to the host's input, connects to the broadcast server 100, and executes the broadcast (S22).

When the broadcast is executed, the game server 200 streams the play video of the currently running game to the broadcast server 100 (S23), and the broadcast server 100 transmits the received game play video through Internet broadcasting.

When the user (viewer) of the viewer terminal 220 executes the broadcast client and receives the broadcast, he or she can watch the game the host is playing in real time (S24).

The game server 200 predefines game situations that cause price changes of game items, and when a predetermined situation occurs as the game being played by the host terminal 210 progresses, information about the situation is sent to the broadcast server ( 100) and transmit it to (S25).

An example of a predetermined situation is when an activity to be performed in the game, such as an enchantment, raid, 1:1 PVP (Player VS Player), or lottery, is over. Enchantment refers to a game item that upgrades the performance of a weapon, armor, or accessory, or the act of applying the item to a weapon or armor, and a raid refers to an online game that uses high-level monsters with high attack/defense abilities or serves a special purpose. Refers to large-scale hunting, and PVP refers to actions in which a player's character confronts characters controlled by other players.

The game server 200 transmits the occurrence of the situation and the results of the corresponding action to the broadcast server 100. For example, information about which enchantment was successful and which raid was failed is transmitted to the broadcast server 100.

The broadcast server 100 sets in advance an item price change standard that defines how to change the price of a game item according to the type and result of the situation when a situation occurs.

Table 1 below is an example of an item price change standard, and multiple game situations and the corresponding price change factors, as well as the price change range, can be defined in advance.

No Game situation price fluctuation factors One Enchant When an item is successfully strengthened, the item price increases.
If item enhancement fails, item price decreases 2 raid Item price increases when raid is successful
Item price drops when raid fails 3 1:1 PVP Items from the winning team are provided at a discounted price. 4 draw Offered at a discounted price when the Legendary Level Draw is successful.

For example, when an enchantment situation occurs and the item is successfully strengthened (synthesis, evolution, etc.), the price of the item is increased by a certain percentage or amount, and if the item is not strengthened, the price of the item is increased by a certain percentage or amount. It can be set to decrease by the amount.

In addition, when the raid is completed, if the raid is successful, the price of a certain item related to the raid can be set to increase by a certain percentage or a certain amount, and if the raid is not successful, the price of the certain item can be set to decrease by a certain percentage or amount. there is.

Additionally, it can be set to discount certain items of the winning team in PVP by a certain percentage or amount.

In addition, when the legendary level draw is successful, a certain related item can be set to be discounted by a certain percentage or a certain amount.

The broadcast server 100 determines which item to provide at what price using the information sent by the game server 200 and the item price change standard, and generates a QR (Quick Response) code containing the corresponding purchase information (S26 ). Purchase information may include detailed information about the item, link information to move to the purchase screen of the item, and/or price information of the item.

The broadcast server 100 inserts the generated QR code into the broadcast screen.

In this way, the broadcast server 100 determines the items and prices to be sold in real time according to the intermediate results of the game play while broadcasting the game play video live, and provides a user interface to purchase the items at a price that changes dynamically. This provides a QR code. While broadcasting a game play video, purchase information for various items may be provided over several episodes, and even for the same item in the same game broadcast, the price may vary depending on the time of provision or play situation.

Figure 4 is an example of a broadcast screen with a QR code displayed.

Referring to FIG. 4, when game content performing 1:1 PVP in a game being played by a broadcasting host wins the PVP while being broadcast, the broadcasting server 100 sends the item to be sold in that situation and The price of the item was determined in real time, and a QR code containing purchase information was generated and displayed.

When the viewer scans the QR code on the broadcast screen using the viewer terminal 220, the viewer terminal 220 displays the purchase information recorded in the QR code (S27).

Figure 5 illustrates a screen displayed when the QR code on the broadcast screen is scanned.

Referring to Figure 5, it can be seen that information is provided to viewers that equipment items used in the broadcasted arena showdown are sold at a discounted price. Viewers can purchase the item through this screen.

Depending on the embodiment, there may be a plurality of items related to the situation, and purchase information for the plurality of items may be displayed in a QR code.

The broadcast server 100 changes the price of a given item in real time whenever a predetermined game situation occurs and provides a purchase opportunity to viewers through a QR code. At this time, the purchase of the item can be limited to within a certain time after providing the QR code, or the item can be purchased at a discounted price only through the purchase information screen accessed through scanning the QR code, as shown in FIG. 5. This is similar to the way offline stores offer surprise sales on products for an unexpectedly short period of time, and can bring joy to the act of shopping for the item itself.

When the viewer selects an item they wish to purchase through the input means of the viewer terminal 220, the viewer terminal 220 transmits the viewer's interaction to the game server 200 (S28), and the game server 200 transmits the viewer's interaction to the game server 200. Depending on the interaction, an item transaction screen is provided or transaction processing is performed (S29).

Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of real-time item price change linked to game content according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In step S30, a price change standard for game items is set. Specifically, define the game item whose price you want to change and the range of price change depending on the individual situation of the game. For example, in a game being broadcast, when the host successfully completes a specific quest A, the price of item B is discounted by 50%, and when quest A is not completed, the price of item B is set to increase by 10%. do.

In step S31, an Internet broadcast is transmitted using game content received from the online game server 200. The game content broadcast at this time may be a video containing the game play process.

In step S32, information about the progress of the game being broadcast is obtained in real time from the online game server 200. Whenever a predefined situation occurs, the game server 200 transmits information about it to the broadcast server 100, and the broadcast server 100 uses the received information to generate item purchase information and sends a QR code containing this. Create.

In step S33, the price of a predetermined game item is determined according to the progress of the game and the price change standard. It is about deciding which items to sell and how cheaply or expensively to sell them compared to the fixed price set. Accordingly, the price of the item changes in real time, rising or falling as the game progresses.

In step S34, a QR code containing purchase information of the item is generated. For example, a QR code containing link information for purchasing a game item at the price determined above is generated.

In step S35, the QR code generated above is provided through Internet broadcasting. A QR code may be displayed on the game content being broadcast, and viewers can access the address where they can purchase the item by filming the QR on the broadcast screen. They can check the purchase information of the item on the site and purchase the item if desired. there is.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Includes optical media (magneto-optical media) and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention defined in the following claims are also possible. falls within the scope of rights.

100: Broadcast server
200: Online game server
210: Host terminal
220: Viewer terminal

Claims (7)

setting a price change standard for a game item including a game situation causing a preset price change of a game item and a price change element according to the game situation;
transmitting an Internet broadcast using game content received from an online game server;
Obtaining information about the progress of the game being broadcast from the online game server as the game situation occurs;
Determining the price of the game item to be sold in real time according to the intermediate results of the game play while live broadcasting the game play video, and determining the price of the game item in real time according to the progress of the game and the price change standard. and;
generating a QR code containing link information for purchasing the game item at the determined price;
A real-time item price change method linked to game content, comprising providing the generated QR code through the Internet broadcast. According to paragraph 1,
The price change standard setting step is,
A real-time item price change method linked to game content, characterized by setting the price change standard by further including game items to be sold and price change information according to the progress of the game. According to paragraph 2,
The QR code provision step is,
A real-time item price change method linked to game content, comprising the step of controlling the generated QR code to be exposed to the Internet broadcast for a predetermined period of time. A computer program recorded on a recording medium to perform a real-time item price change method linked to the game content of any one of claims 1 to 3. a price standard setting means for setting a price change standard for a game item including a game situation causing a price change of a preset game item and a price change element according to the game situation;
a game broadcasting transmission means for transmitting Internet broadcasting using game content received from an online game server;
Game information collection means for obtaining information on the progress of the game being broadcast from the online game server as the game situation occurs;
During the live broadcast of the game play video, the price of the game item to be sold is determined in real time according to the intermediate results of the game play, and the price of the game item is determined in real time according to the progress of the game and the price change standard, An Internet broadcasting system comprising a QR code providing means for generating a QR code including link information for purchasing the game item at the determined price, and providing the generated QR code through the Internet broadcast. According to clause 5,
The price standard setting means is,
An Internet broadcasting system that sets the price change standard by further including game items to be sold and price change information according to the progress of the game. According to clause 5,
The QR code providing means is,
An Internet broadcasting system characterized in that the generated QR code is controlled to be exposed to the Internet broadcast for a predetermined period of time.

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