KR102672516B1 - A platform system that provides cyber exhibition in the Virtual-Reality space - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention allows events such as exhibitions and fairs to be held in an online virtual space, where the platform server provides a virtual exhibition space, tenants install and register their IR booths in the virtual exhibition space, and viewers can This invention relates to an exhibition platform system using a virtual space that supports mutual communication, product transactions, and meetings with tenants by entering the exhibition space, and includes a plurality of tenant terminals (100) and a plurality of viewer terminals (200). ), characterized in that it includes a platform server 300.

Description

Cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space {A platform system that provides cyber exhibition in the Virtual-Reality space}

The present invention relates to a cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space. Specifically, the platform server provides a virtual exhibition space so that events such as exhibitions and expositions can be held in an online virtual space, and tenants can participate in virtual exhibitions. It is about a technology that supports installing and registering one's own IR booth in a space, and allowing visitors to enter the virtual exhibition space and communicate with tenants, trade products, and hold meetings.

In modern society, the average life expectancy has increased due to the development of various scientific and medical technologies for a convenient and hygienic life, making it possible to lead a healthy and convenient life.

However, due to the SARS outbreak in 2003, MERS in 2015, and Corona virus 19 in 2020, not only in Korea but also around the world are exposed to the risk of viruses and new diseases.

Meanwhile, in the event of an infectious disease such as SARS, MERS, or Corona virus 19, general social activities such as economy/education/administration/religion and various gatherings are restricted, making life difficult. The method changes from face-to-face to non-face-to-face.

For example, schools are replacing non-face-to-face online classes, religious facilities are replacing online services or Buddhist services, companies are replacing them with video conferences, food purchases are being replaced by order delivery, and product purchases are being replaced by courier delivery through online shopping malls.

In particular, events where large numbers of people gather, such as exhibitions and fairs, are not permitted or are strictly restricted.

Therefore, with the shift to a non-face-to-face lifestyle, the need to develop various technologies and systems that allow various social activities and gatherings to be conducted non-face-to-face is emerging.

Therefore, the present invention solves temporal and spatial constraints and allows events where large numbers of people gather, such as exhibitions and fairs, to be held even during epidemics of infectious diseases such as SARS, MERS, and Corona virus 19. , the platform server provides a virtual exhibition space, stores install and register their IR booths in the virtual exhibition space, and viewers enter the virtual exhibition space to communicate with the stores, trade products, and have meetings. We would like to propose a technology that supports this process. The following are related prior arts.

1. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2122564 Exhibition hall platform construction system using virtual reality space created based on object location information 2. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2151451 Virtual exhibition space data-based exhibit position guiding system and method 3. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2219367 Online virtual 3D display method, device, and system 4. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2225494 Virtual exhibition experience method and device using VR devices

The present invention allows events such as exhibitions and fairs to be held in an online virtual space, where the platform server provides a virtual exhibition space, tenants install and register their IR booths in the virtual exhibition space, and viewers can The purpose is to provide a platform system that supports mutual communication, product transactions, and meetings with store owners by entering the exhibition space.

The present inventor's cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space to achieve the above purpose is,

Allows the store owner to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300, install the 3D-based exhibition booth (2) on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and enter the store. A plurality of tenant terminals (100) that enable communication and business meetings with viewers in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1);

Viewers can enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300 to view the exhibition in 3D, and viewers can communicate with tenants in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). , a plurality of spectator terminals 200 that enable product purchases and business meetings;

Operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, supports tenants to install a 3D-based exhibition booth (2) in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the tenant terminal (100), and allows visitors to It supports viewing the exhibition in 3D by entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the terminal 200, and allows tenants and viewers who entered the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to interact with each other. It is characterized by including a platform server 300 that supports communication, product sales and purchases, and business meetings.

The present invention allows events such as exhibitions and fairs to be held in an online virtual space, where the platform server provides a virtual exhibition space, tenants install and register their IR booths in the virtual exhibition space, and viewers can Since it supports the ability to enter the exhibition space and conduct mutual communication, product transactions, and meetings with store owners, it resolves the temporal and spatial constraints of the event and prevents SARS, MERS, and Corona 19. Even during epidemics of infectious diseases such as virus 19), it provides the effect of allowing events where large numbers of people gather, such as exhibitions and fairs, to be held in a non-face-to-face manner.

1 is a conceptual diagram of the present invention
Figure 2 is a block diagram of the present invention
Figure 3 is an example of exhibition booth installation using the occupant terminal of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an example of a 3D-based exhibition booth of the present invention that has been installed
Figure 5 is an example of selecting a viewing-related icon and a buyer meeting-related icon of the present invention.
Figure 6 is an example of the company and product introduction of the present invention.
Figure 7 is an example of product purchase and chat consultation according to the present invention.
Figure 8 is an example of buyer information registration of the present invention
Figure 9 is an example of a buyer meeting progress of the present invention.
Figure 10 is an example of selecting icons related to the conference of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention as described above will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Referring to Figure 1, the present inventor's cyber exhibition platform system 10 using virtual space (hereinafter referred to as 'the present invention') allows events such as exhibitions and fairs to be held in an online virtual space, and the platform server 300 is a virtual exhibition. Space is provided, and store owners install and register their IR booths in the virtual exhibition space through the store owner terminal (100), and viewers enter the virtual exhibition space through the viewer terminal (200). It is an invention that supports mutual communication, product transactions, and meetings, eliminating temporal and spatial constraints in event proceedings and preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as SARS, MERS, and Corona virus 19. It is an invention that provides the effect of allowing events where a large number of people gather, such as exhibitions, exhibitions, and fairs, to be held in a non-face-to-face manner.

Referring to Figure 2, the present invention 10 is configured to include a plurality of tenant terminals 100, a plurality of spectator terminals 200, and a platform server 300.

Specifically, the cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space according to the present invention is, as shown in Figures 1 and 2,

Allows the store owner to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300, install the 3D-based exhibition booth (2) on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and enter the store. A plurality of tenant terminals (100) that enable communication and business meetings with viewers in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1);

Viewers can enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300 to view the exhibition in 3D, and viewers can communicate with tenants in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). , a plurality of spectator terminals 200 that enable product purchases and business meetings;

Operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, supports tenants to install a 3D-based exhibition booth (2) in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the tenant terminal (100), and allows visitors to It supports viewing the exhibition in 3D by entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the terminal 200, and allows tenants and viewers who entered the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to interact with each other. It is characterized by including a platform server 300 that supports communication, product sales and purchases, and business meetings.

The occupant terminal 100 allows the occupant to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300 and install the 3D-based exhibition booth (2) on the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). It is a terminal used by store owners to communicate with viewers and hold business meetings in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1).

In particular, the occupant terminal 100 accesses the cyber exhibition site operated and managed by the platform server 300, and then uses a booth installation tool, such as Figure 3 provided by the platform server 300, to create a 3D-based virtual booth installation tool. It allows the tenant to install the tenant's exhibition booth (2) and viewing-related icons (3) on a 3D basis in the cyber exhibition space (1).

At this time, the occupant refers to an employee or official of a company, institution, or organization participating in an exhibition or exposition held in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and the occupant refers to the booth installation provided by the occupant terminal (100) and the platform server (300). Through the tool, an exhibition booth (2) is installed on the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). The location of the exhibition booth (2) is randomly determined by the occupant on the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) or at a location assigned by the organizer. Can be installed.

Therefore, the occupant can design and install his/her exhibition booth (2) in various ways, as shown in FIG. 3, using the booth installation tool provided by the occupant terminal (100) and the platform server (300), and create a virtual cyber exhibition space. Since (1) is 3D-based, tenants can install the exhibition booth (2) in a three-dimensional and realistic way.

In particular, the occupant terminal 100 may be an electronic device such as a desktop PC, smartphone, tablet PC, or laptop, but in the present invention 10, it is preferable to use a desktop PC.

In addition, the store owner can use the booth installation tool provided by the store terminal 100 and the platform server 300 to introduce the company, communicate with viewers, and sell products at the exhibition booth 2, as shown in FIG. Viewing-related icons (3) can be arranged, and the viewing-related icons (3) include at least a company introduction icon, a product introduction icon, a product sales icon, and a consultation icon.

The viewer terminal 200 allows the viewer to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300 and view the exhibition in 3D, and allows the viewer to view the exhibition in 3D based on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). 1) This is a terminal used by visitors to communicate with store owners, purchase products, and hold business meetings.

Here, the spectator terminal 200 may be an electronic device with a communication function such as a smartphone, tablet PC, smart watch, laptop, or PDA. In the present invention 10, it is preferable to use a smartphone with excellent portability. do.

At this time, the viewer refers to a person viewing the exhibition held in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and may be a simple viewer simply viewing the exhibition or a buyer who purchases products from companies participating in the exhibition or forms a business partnership. .

After entering the virtual cyber exhibition space 1 using the viewer terminal 200, the viewer can view the exhibition in 3D.

That is, the viewing-related icons (3) (company introduction icon, product introduction icon, product sales icon, consultation icon, etc.) placed at each of the multiple exhibition booths (2) installed in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) are shown in the upper figure of FIG. 5. As shown, by touching, you can look at the store's company information, check the information on the products that the store has exhibited at the exhibition, purchase products sold by the store's company, or consult with the store.

For example, when a viewer touches and selects the company introduction icon placed at the exhibition booth 2 using the viewer terminal 200, media information introducing the store's company is displayed on the viewer terminal 200, as shown in FIG. When the product introduction icon is touched and selected, as shown in FIG. 6, media information introducing the product exhibited by the store owner and 3D-based product shape information of the product are displayed on the viewer terminal 200, and a product sales icon is displayed. When a touch is selected, as shown in FIG. 7, the store's shopping mall screen is displayed on the viewer terminal 200 so that the product can be purchased, and when the consultation icon is touched and selected, a chat window where one can consult with the store is displayed, as shown in FIG. 7. It is displayed on the viewer terminal 200.

In particular, any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat is applied to the chat consultation between the viewer and the store. When the viewer applies for consultation, if the store is in the middle of a consultation, it is necessary to wait for the consultation in the chat window. It will be announced through.

In addition, the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) is equipped with a buyer booth (4) installed by the exhibition organizer, as shown in Figure 1, so that tenants and viewers who are buyers can have buyer meetings, and the buyer booth ( At 4), a buyer meeting-related icon 5 is placed, and the buyer meeting-related icon 5 includes a buyer icon, an entrant icon, and a matching result icon, as shown in the bottom figure of FIG. 5.

For example, when a viewer who is a buyer touches and selects the buyer icon 5 placed at the buyer booth 4, an input window where the viewer can enter buyer information including field of interest and available meeting time is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8. It is displayed on the terminal 200 so that buyer information can be registered on the platform server.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the platform server 300 is a type of server computer installed in a remote location. The platform server 300 operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, and allows entrants to access the site through the entrant terminal 100. It supports installing a 3D-based exhibition booth (2) in a 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and allows viewers to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the viewer terminal (200) to view the exhibition. It supports 3D-based viewing, and supports tenants and viewers entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to communicate with each other, sell and purchase products, and hold business meetings.

To this end, the platform server 300 is configured to include an operation management unit 310, a tool provision unit 320, a viewing management unit 330, and a buyer meeting management unit 340.

Specifically, the platform server 300,

Operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, provides various cyber exhibition information to occupant terminals (100) and spectator terminals (200) connected to the cyber exhibition site, and provides various cyber exhibition information to occupant terminals (100) or spectator terminals (200). When a specific cyber exhibition is selected, an operation management unit 310 that allows occupants or viewers to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space 1 of the selected cyber exhibition;

A booth installation tool is provided that allows occupants entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to install the exhibition booth (2) and viewing-related icons (3) on a 3D basis in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). A tool providing unit 320 provided to the tenant terminal 100,

An exhibition management unit (330) that allows tenants and viewers entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to view, communicate, purchase and sell products on a 3D basis in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1);

It is characterized by including a buyer meeting management unit 340 that allows tenants and viewers to have business meetings on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1).

The operation management unit 310 operates and manages the cyber exhibition site on the Internet, and when the occupant terminal 100 and the viewer terminal 200 access the cyber exhibition site, the operation management unit 310 operates the connected occupant terminal ( Various cyber exhibition information is provided to 100) and viewer terminals 200.

There may be multiple cyber exhibitions that the operation management department 310 operates and manages on the Internet through the cyber exhibition site. For example, it may be a home appliance exhibition (fair), a medical device exhibition (fair), an architecture-related exhibition (fair), etc.

The operation management unit 310 provides information about various cyber exhibitions currently being held (A home appliance exhibition (fair), B medical device exhibition (fair), C architecture-related) to the connected tenant terminal 100 and viewer terminal 200. exhibitions (fairs), etc.) will be provided.

At this time, when the store owner and the viewer select a specific cyber exhibition among various cyber exhibition information provided by the operation management unit 310 (for example, when selecting A home appliance exhibition (exhibition)), the operation management unit 310 selects the specific cyber exhibition information provided by the operation management unit 310. Allows entrants or viewers to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) of the cyber exhibition.

The tool provider 320 allows a store owner entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to display the exhibition booth (2) and viewing-related icons (3) in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) on a 3D basis. A booth installation tool is provided to the tenant terminal 100 for installation.

In other words, the store owner enters the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) and uses the booth installation tool provided by the tool provider 320 to establish his/her exhibition booth (2) and viewing related information, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Icons (3) are installed in a 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1).

The viewing management unit 330 allows tenants and viewers entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to view, communicate, and purchase and sell products on a 3D basis in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). It is configured to relay the tenant terminal 100 and the viewer terminal 200, and includes a tenant promotion management unit 331, a tenant product sales management unit 332, and a communication management unit 333.

The store promotion management unit 331 allows viewers who enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to view the 3D-based view placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific store owner in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). Among the icons, if the company introduction icon is selected as shown in the top picture of FIG. 5, media information introducing the company of the relevant store is displayed on the viewer terminal 200, as shown in the top picture of FIG. 6, allowing the viewer to participate in the exhibition. Make it possible to find out the company information of the relevant store owner.

In addition, the store promotion management unit 331 allows viewers who enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to view the 3D-based display booth (2) of a specific store member in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). Among the viewing-related icons, if you select the product introduction icon as shown in the top picture of FIG. 5, media information introducing the product corresponding to the product introduction icon and 3D-based product shape information of the product are displayed as shown in the bottom picture of FIG. 6. , it is displayed on the viewer terminal 200 so that the viewer can understand the product information exhibited at the exhibition of the relevant store.

The store product sales management unit 332 is configured to enable the purchase of the product if there is a viewer who wants to purchase the product among the viewers who have obtained the product information provided by the store promotion management unit 331.

In other words, the store product sales management unit 332 receives information on products for sale by stores participating in the exhibition, including products exhibited at the exhibition, and uses the provided product information for sale to allow viewers to view the products of the stores. An exhibition shopping mall is created for each entrant that allows purchases in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1).

A viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects a product sales icon among the 3D-based viewing-related icons placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific tenant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), as shown in Figure 5. As shown in the top picture of , when selected, the store's product sales management unit 332 displays the store's exhibition shopping mall window on the viewer terminal 200 of the viewer who selected the product sales icon, as shown in the top picture of FIG. Allows viewers to purchase products from the relevant store.

At this time, the sales product information provided by the store owners to create the exhibition shopping mall for each store member not only includes information on products exhibited at the cyber exhibition, but also includes information about other products sold by the store member. do.

In addition, on the main screen of the exhibition shopping mall window displayed by the store's product sales management unit 332 on the viewer terminal 200, a purchase screen for purchasing a product of a specific store with the product sales icon selected is displayed, and the viewer terminal 200 The sub-screen of the exhibition shopping mall window displayed in the exhibition displays a purchase screen where products from other stores other than the specific store for which the product sales icon has been selected are displayed, making it convenient for viewers to purchase products from other stores participating in the exhibition. provides.

Meanwhile, it may be difficult for viewers to obtain sufficient information about the store through the company introduction icon or product introduction icon placed at the exhibition booth (2).

In this case, the viewer feels the need for specific consultation with the store owner, and the communication management unit 333 is configured for this.

The communication management unit 333 allows a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to select one of the 3D-based viewing-related icons placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific occupant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). , when the consultation icon is selected as shown in the upper figure of FIG. 5, a chat window is displayed on the viewer terminal 200 of the viewer who selected the consultation icon and the tenant terminal 100 of the specific store, so that the viewer who selected the consultation icon and the specific store can chat. It is designed to allow one-on-one chat consultation.

At this time, the chat window is characterized as a chat window that enables any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat.

In particular, when a viewer selects the consultation icon, a case may occur where the store owner is having a chat consultation with another viewer. In this case, the communication management unit 333 sends a waiting message to the viewer terminal 200 of the viewer who selected the consultation icon. It displays it and guides the audience to wait.

Subsequently, when the chat consultation of a specific store that was in the middle of a chat consultation with another viewer ends, a chat window is displayed on the waiting viewer terminal 200 and the store terminal 100 of the specific store, so that the specific store and the viewer can have a one-on-one chat consultation. Proceed to do so.

Meanwhile, viewers who enter the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) and view the exhibition may be simple viewers who simply watch the exhibition, or they may be buyers who purchase products from companies participating in the exhibition or form business partnerships.

For viewers who are buyers, it may be inconvenient to enter the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) and go around all the exhibition booths (2) in order to find a business partner with whom they can form a business partnership. The configuration for solving this problem is the buyer meeting management unit 340.

As shown in FIG. 1, the exhibition organizer installs a 3D-based buyer booth (4) on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) in advance.

As shown in the bottom picture of FIG. 5, 3D-based buyer meeting-related icons 5 (buyer icon, entrant icon, matching result icon) are arranged in the 3D-based buyer booth 4.

When a viewer who is a buyer entering the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the buyer icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), as shown in the bottom picture of FIG. 5, the buyer As shown in FIG. 8, the meeting management unit 340 displays an input window on the viewer terminal 200 where the buyer, a viewer, can input buyer information including a field of interest and a possible meeting time, and displays the field of interest entered in the input window The meeting time information is registered as buyer information in the platform server 300.

In addition, when a store owner entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the store icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), the buyer meeting management unit (340) Provides buyer information registered on the platform server 300 to the store terminal 100 that selects the store icon, and refers to the provided buyer information (area of interest, available meeting time) to allow the store to select a specific buyer through the store terminal ( If a selection is made through 100), the buyer meeting management unit 340 registers in the platform server 300 that a buyer meeting has been concluded between the store that selected the specific buyer and the buyer in good standing.

In addition, when a store owner or viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the matching result icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), the buyer meeting management department 340 provides information on the successful buyer meeting to the store terminal 100 or the viewer terminal 200 that selects the matching result icon, so that the store owner and the viewer, who is a buyer, can prepare for the successful buyer meeting.

The buyer meeting management unit 340 is configured as shown in FIG. 9 when the meeting time for the concluded buyer meeting has arrived and the store owner and the buyer, the viewer, are in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). As shown, a chat window is simultaneously displayed on the store terminal 100 of the store owner who is the party to the buyer meeting and the viewer terminal 200 of the buyer viewer, so that the store owner and the buyer viewer can interact with each other. We provide guidance on how to conduct business meetings through chat.

At this time, the chat window is also a chat window that enables any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat, similar to the aforementioned consultation chat window.

Therefore, the present invention (10) allows exhibitions or expositions to be held in a non-face-to-face manner in a virtual space, so that exhibitions or expositions can be held in a non-face-to-face manner even during epidemics of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and not during epidemics of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Even so, exhibitions and fairs can be held without time or space constraints.

Meanwhile, the platform server 300 may further include a conference management unit 350 that allows viewers to participate in a conference in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space 1.

Virtual cyber exhibitions host conferences on many topics (e.g. home appliances, child care, architecture, etc.).

The conference management unit 350 is configured to guide viewers entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space 1 so that they can participate in the conference being held.

Specifically, the conference management unit 350,

When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the conference information icon among the conference-related icons (7) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), information on the currently ongoing or scheduled conference is displayed. When (conference content, time) is displayed on the viewer terminal 200, and the viewer who consults the conference information selects the conference entry icon among the conference-related icons (7) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6) , A conference window through which the viewer can watch the contents of the lecturer's lecture and communicate with the lecturer is displayed on the spectator terminal 200, and the conference window allows the viewer and the lecturer to chat through text chat, video chat, voice chat, or VR chat. It is characterized as a conference window that allows communication using .

In order for viewers who enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to participate in the conference being held, the exhibition organizer, as shown in FIG. Install a conference booth (6) at the base.

As shown in FIG. 10, 3D-based conference-related icons 6 (conference information icon, conference entry icon) are arranged in the 3D-based conference booth 6.

When a viewer entering the virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the conference information icon among the conference-related icons (6) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), as shown in FIG. 10, the conference management unit (350) In order for the viewer to understand the conference currently in progress or scheduled to be held, conference information (conference topic, time) currently in progress or scheduled to be held is displayed on the viewer terminal 200 of the viewer who selects the conference information icon.

By selecting the conference information icon, viewers can obtain information on various conferences currently being held in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1). For example, it may be a home appliance-related conference, a parenting-related conference, an architecture-related conference, etc. You can find information about the time when the conference is held, and if there is a conference you want to participate in, you can check whether the conference is currently being held and If you have one, you can participate in the conference by selecting the conference entry icon among the conference-related icons (6) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6). If the conference you want to participate in is scheduled to be held at a time other than the current one, you can participate in the conference at that time. Among the conference-related icons (6) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), select the conference entry icon to participate in the conference.

In addition, when a viewer who has referred to the conference information selects the conference entry icon among the conference-related icons (7) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), the conference management unit 350 allows the viewer to view the lecture content of the conference speaker. A conference window that allows viewers to watch and communicate with the lecturer is displayed on the viewer terminal 200.

In other words, the conference window includes a part where the lecturer's lecture is displayed as a video and a part where the viewer can communicate with the lecturer (questions and answers) (e.g., a chat window where the viewer and the lecturer can ask questions and respond). .

If the conference is a live conference, the video of the current lecturer's lecture is broadcast live in the part where the video is displayed, and the part where the viewer can communicate with the lecturer (questions and answers) during the lecture or after the lecture ends, allows the viewer to You can ask questions to the lecturer, and the lecturer can respond to them. Additionally, a recorded video of the lecturer's lecture may be displayed in the area where the video is displayed.

In particular, the chat window, which is part of the conference window and allows viewers to communicate with the lecturer (questions and answers), allows the audience and lecturer to communicate using any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat. It is characterized by

Therefore, the present invention (10) allows exhibitions or expositions to be held in a non-face-to-face manner in a virtual space, so that exhibitions or expositions can be held in a non-face-to-face manner even during epidemics of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and not during epidemics of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Even so, exhibitions and fairs can be held without time or space constraints.

Although the technical idea of the present invention has been described above along with the accompanying drawings, this is an exemplary description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. In addition, it is clear that anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

10: Cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space
100: Occupant terminal
200: Spectator terminal
300: platform server

Claims (11)

In a cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space,
Allows the store owner to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300, install the 3D-based exhibition booth (2) on the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1), and enter the store. A plurality of tenant terminals (100) that enable communication and business meetings with viewers in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1);
Viewers can enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) provided by the platform server 300 to view the exhibition in 3D, and viewers can communicate with tenants in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). , a plurality of spectator terminals 200 that enable product purchases and business meetings;
Operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, supports tenants to install a 3D-based exhibition booth (2) in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the tenant terminal (100), and allows visitors to It supports viewing the exhibition in 3D by entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) through the terminal 200, and allows tenants and viewers who entered the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to interact with each other. Includes a platform server 300 that supports communication, product sales and purchases, and business meetings,

The platform server 300,
Operates and manages a cyber exhibition site on the Internet, provides various cyber exhibition information to occupant terminals (100) and spectator terminals (200) connected to the cyber exhibition site, and provides various cyber exhibition information to occupant terminals (100) or spectator terminals (200). When a specific cyber exhibition is selected, an operation management unit 310 that allows occupants or viewers to enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space 1 of the selected cyber exhibition;
A booth installation tool is provided that allows occupants entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to install the exhibition booth (2) and viewing-related icons (3) on a 3D basis in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). A tool providing unit 320 provided to the tenant terminal 100,
An exhibition management unit (330) that allows tenants and viewers entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) to view, communicate, purchase and sell products on a 3D basis in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1);
It includes a buyer meeting management unit 340 that allows tenants and viewers to hold business meetings in a 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1),

The viewing management unit 330,
Information on products for sale is provided from store owners, and using the product information provided, an exhibition shopping mall for each store is created that allows viewers to purchase the products of stores in a virtual cyber exhibition space (1),
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the 3D-based product sales icon placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific tenant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), the viewer terminal ( 200), the exhibition shopping mall window of a specific store is displayed so that the viewer can purchase the products of the specific store, but on the sub-screen of the exhibition shopping mall window, products of other stores other than the specific store with the product sales icon selected can be purchased. It includes a store product sales management department 332 that displays a purchase screen,

The buyer meeting management unit 340,
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the buyer icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), the viewer uses the viewer terminal (200). Through this, buyer information including areas of interest and available meeting times can be registered on the platform server 300,
When a store owner entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the store icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), the registered buyer information is sent to the store owner. It is provided to the terminal 100, and when the store holder selects a specific buyer through the store terminal 100, the buyer meeting between the store holder who selected the specific buyer and the buyer selected by the store holder per row is registered on the platform server 300 as being successful. ,
If a store owner or viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the matching result icon among the buyer meeting-related icons (5) placed in the 3D-based buyer booth (4), the buyer meeting is concluded. A cyber exhibition platform system using a virtual space, characterized in that information is provided to the tenant terminal (100) or viewer terminal (200) that selects the matching result icon.
According to paragraph 1,
The occupant terminal 100,
By accessing the cyber exhibition site operated and managed by the platform server 300, booth installation tools are provided, and using the booth installation tools provided by the platform server 300, occupants can install an exhibition booth in the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1). (2) and viewing-related icons (3) can be installed on a 3D basis.
A cyber exhibition platform system using a virtual space, wherein the viewing-related icons (3) include at least a company introduction icon, a product introduction icon, a product sales icon, and a consultation icon.
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The viewing management unit 330,
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the 3D-based company introduction icon placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific entrant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), the entrant's Media information introducing the company is displayed on the viewer terminal 200,
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the 3D-based product introduction icon placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific entrant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), the selected product A cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space, comprising a store promotion management unit 331 that displays media information introducing and 3D-based product shape information of the product on the viewer terminal 200.
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The viewing management unit 330,
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the 3D-based consultation icon placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific tenant in the virtual cyber exhibition space (1), the consultation icon is selected. It includes a communication management unit 333 that displays a chat window on the viewer terminal 200 and the tenant terminal 100 of a specific store so that the viewer who selects the consultation icon and the specific store can have one-on-one chat consultation. A cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space as a feature.
In clause 7,
The communication management unit 333,
When a viewer selects the 3D-based consultation icon placed at the exhibition booth (2) of a specific store for chat consultation, if the specific store is in the middle of a chat consultation with another viewer, the viewer terminal (200) of the viewer who selected the consultation icon Displays a waiting message,
When the chat consultation of a specific store that was in the middle of a chat consultation with another viewer ends, a chat window is displayed on the waiting viewer terminal (200) and the specific store's tenant terminal (100) so that the specific store and the viewer can have a one-on-one chat consultation. Let it be,
A cyber exhibition platform system using a virtual space, characterized in that the chat window enables any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat.
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The buyer meeting management unit 340,
When the meeting time for the completed meeting case arrives, and the occupant and the viewer, who are the parties to the meeting, enter the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1), the tenant terminal (100 ) and a chat window is simultaneously displayed on the viewer terminal 200 of the buyer viewer so that the store owner and the buyer viewer can have a mutual business meeting. system.
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The platform server 300,
It further includes a conference management unit (350) that allows viewers to participate in the conference in a 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1),

The conference management unit 350,
When a viewer entering the 3D-based virtual cyber exhibition space (1) selects the conference information icon among the conference-related icons (7) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), information on the currently ongoing or scheduled conference is displayed. is displayed on the viewer terminal 200,
When a viewer who consults conference information selects the conference entry icon among the conference-related icons (7) placed in the 3D-based conference booth (6), the viewer can watch the lecturer's lecture and communicate with the lecturer. The window is displayed on the viewer terminal 200,
The conference window is a cyber exhibition platform system using virtual space, characterized in that it is a conference window that allows viewers and lecturers to communicate using any one of text chat, video chat, voice chat, and VR chat.