KR20010076174A - A method and system for updating of toy's contents - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and system for updating the contents of a toy is provided to operate old toys always without purchasing new toys and to create the profits of Internet sites by offering a pay service to download new contents to toys. CONSTITUTION: If a PC is turned on(S21), a download program is automatically executed and a device driver is initialized(S22). If the download program is executed, a toy communicates with the PC. The PC checks whether new toy update contents are necessary(S23). If new toy update contents are necessary, the PC is automatically connected with a web server that provides update contents(S24). The web server downloads suitable contents to update the existing contents of the toy to the PC through the download program(S25). The PC confirms whether the toy is in a near position enough to download the contents(S26). If the toy is within distance enough to communicate with the PC, the PC transmits the downloaded update contents to the toy(S27). If the existing contents of the toy are changed into the new contents normally, the recording DB of the PC is updated(S28). If the toy is normally updated, the download program transmits the update completion information of the toy to the web server(S29). The web server updates registration information for the toy(S30).

Description

A method and system for updating of toy's contents}

The present invention relates to a system for updating a content of a toy and a method thereof, and more particularly, to operate a toy from an Internet server through a personal computer (PC) and a communication network. The present invention relates to a system for updating a content of a toy through the Internet, and a method for continuously updating new and various programs, data, or contents (hereinafter, referred to as "content") required for the present invention.

Toys are indispensable items for children's play culture and learning. Recently, toys such as stuffed toys, cars, airplanes, ships, weapons, etc. have been manufactured in close proximity to real life, and in particular, according to the rapid development of the electronic and mechanical fields, not only dynamic toys expressing various movements but also sounding are produced. Various types of toys are developed and sold. In addition, with the application of advanced computer technology, computer integrated circuits are embedded in toys, and toys with artificial intelligence that can talk with children and learn children are also released.

On the other hand, although very few Internet sites are currently operated by paid membership system, most of the Internet sites are operated by free membership system, and the free membership internet sites are paid according to the number of clicks of advertisements displayed on the relevant sites. Is determined. Accordingly, in order to attract more members, free membership Internet sites provide members with various benefits such as free e-mail account and free homepage space.

The above-described conventional toys always have a certain pattern of expressions or sounds held by toys, and children are only interested in the initial purchase of the toys, and do not get bored and pay attention. As a result, the bored toy gradually moves away from the children and is eventually thrown away. Children who are fed up with the toys they play with ask their parents to buy them a new one. This process is repeated over and over, and almost all toys become obsolete, except for toys that children are particularly interested in. Thus, parents are burdened with the cost of purchasing new toys continuously, while toys thrown away as waste cause environmental pollution.

On the other hand, the current free membership website is increasing the number of free members while competing bleeding competition to secure more members, but the advertising clicks are not as expected. Accordingly, Internet sites are seeking ways to form strategic alliances with related businesses that develop items that induce members' active participation or generate revenue in new ways.

The present invention has been made in order to recognize the problems of the above-mentioned toys and Internet sites and to solve both problems at the same time, the object of the present invention is to always operate a variety of changes to the existing toys without purchasing new toys The service for downloading new content to the toy can be provided for a fee to provide a system for updating the content of the toy through the Internet and a method for generating a profit of the Internet site.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for updating a content of a toy through the Internet which gives children various fun and excellent learning effects according to age, taste, and the like.

1 is a view showing the overall configuration of an update system for implementing a method of updating a content of a toy according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

2A to 2E are diagrams illustrating embodiments of a configuration of a PC and a toy according to a communication module in the update system shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of installing a download program and a device driver and registering a member in a web server in the content updating method according to the first embodiment;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of updating existing content of a toy and updating information of a toy by updating content downloaded from the web server 3 in the content updating method according to the first embodiment;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of a web server step of downloading update contents from a web server to a PC in the content updating method according to the first embodiment;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of changing member information and update information in the content update method according to the first embodiment;

7 is a configuration diagram of a system for updating a content of a toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a flowchart illustrating a toy production process in a method of updating a content of a toy according to a second embodiment;

9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of downloading a content to a toy by purchasing the toy in the method of updating a content of the toy according to the second embodiment;

10 is a flowchart illustrating a registration process of an expert providing content to a toy in the method of updating a content of the toy according to the second embodiment;

11 is a flowchart illustrating a process of creating and registering contents by an expert in a method of updating contents of a toy according to a second embodiment;

12A to 12F are diagrams showing examples of the structure of each database of FIG.

13 is a block diagram of a system for updating a content of a toy according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

14 is a flowchart illustrating a content update process according to the third embodiment.

The content update method of the toy of the present invention for achieving the above object is a method for updating the content of the toy operated in accordance with the content stored in the computer integrated circuit, the toy purchaser to download new update content from the web server An initial setting step of setting an environment of the; Downloading new update contents provided from the web server to a PC connected to communicate with the toy by a communication module, and updating existing contents of the toy; And updating the registration information of the toy on the web server according to the completion of the update.

In addition, the content update method of the toy according to another aspect of the present invention comprises the steps of registering the basic content provided in the toy to the Internet server and the toy producer to produce the toy provided with the basic content; A guardian purchasing a toy provided with the basic content, registering a guardian and a user, and registering the purchased toy with an internet server; Registering an expert with the Internet server to provide contents to a toy; Producing the content by the registered expert and the produced content is judged by a judging panel, and registering the passed content in the internet server; And downloading the content registered in the toy to the Internet server.

In addition, the method of updating the content of the toy according to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, as a method for updating the content of the toy operated in accordance with the content stored in the computer integrated circuit, the toy and a predetermined communication module Preparing a recording medium driven by the PC, the PC being communicatively connected to the mobile terminal, and storing the update contents of the toy; And updating the existing contents with the new contents by selecting desired contents among the contents recorded on the recording medium by the PC and transmitting the desired contents to the toy.

The content update system of the toy of the present invention for achieving the above object is a toy that operates in accordance with the content stored in the computer integrated circuit; A web server providing update contents of the toy; And a PC connected to the toy so as to communicate with the toy, by downloading the updated content provided by the web server, and updating the existing content stored in the computer integrated circuit of the toy.

In addition, the content update system of the toy according to another aspect of the present invention, the computer of the toy user, the computer of the toy producer, the computer of the expert for producing the content provided in the toy, the Internet server of the content produced by the expert This is a system for updating the contents of a toy, in which a judging computer for judging registration of a toy is connected to an Internet server via a communication network. The registration content database, guardian database, user database, toy database, expert database, and history database are provided. Database management means for managing; Registration means for registering a guardian, a user, an expert on the Internet server; Authentication means for performing authentication of users and experts; Content registration means for registering the content that has passed the examination by the judging group on the Internet server; And contents providing means for updating the contents of the toy by transmitting the registered contents to the toy through the user's computer.

In addition, the content update system of the toy according to another aspect of the present invention, the toy operating in accordance with the content stored in the computer integrated circuit; A recording medium containing the updated contents of the toy; And a PC connected to communicate with the toy by a predetermined communication module, and transmitting updated contents stored in the recording medium to the toy to update existing contents stored in the computer integrated circuit.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the content update system and the method of the toy over the Internet according to the present invention will be described in detail.

First, the configuration of the content update system for toys according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Looking at the overall configuration of the update system with reference to Figure 1, the update system is a toy (1) with a computer integrated circuit (not shown), and a PC that is connected to communicate with the toy (1) by wireless or wired ( 2) and a web server 3 connected by a PC 2 and a communication network 4.

Next, the configuration of the PC 2 and the toy 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 2A to 2E. The PC 2 connected to the homepage of the web server 3 is provided with a dedicated download program 22 for downloading the updated contents of the web server 3 and transmitting the downloaded updated contents to the toy 1. The download program 22 is provided at the time of purchase of the toy 1 so that the purchaser can install it on the PC 2 after purchase or download it from the web server 3. In addition, a communication module 26a; 26b; 26c; 26d; 26e is installed to communicate with the toy 1, and a device driver for driving the communication module 26a; 26b; 26c; 26d; 26e. Driver 24 is provided. The toy supplier provides the toy purchaser with a device driver 24 suitable for the communication module of the toy at the time of sale of the toy. Types of communication modules 26a; 26b; 26c; 26d; 26e include the infrared terminal 16a shown in Fig. 2A, the serial port 26b shown in Fig. 2B, the parallel port 26c shown in Fig. 2C, and Fig. 2D. The universal serial bus port (USB) 26d shown, the wireless data communication module (BlueTooth) 26e shown in Fig. 2E, and the like are the communication modules 16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e of the toy 1; It is adopted to correspond to.

On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 2A or 2E, when the communication module employs the infrared terminal 26a and the wireless data communication module (BlueTooth) 26e, the download program (when the PC 2 is on) is used. 22) is automatically executed to periodically check whether the toy 1 is located in the closest point where communication is possible, and when the toy 1 is in the closest point in communication with the PC 2 from the web server 3 Download the update content and send the update data to the toy (1).

The toy 1 is provided with a toy program 12 for operating the toy, the same as the PC 2, the device driver 14 and the infrared terminal 16a and the serial port (as shown in Figs. 2A to 2E). 16b), a parallel port 16c, a general purpose serial bus port 16d, and wireless data communication 16e are provided.

A method of automatically updating the content of a toy using the update system having the above-described configuration will now be described.

The automatic update of the contents of a toy consists of three processes. The first process is an initial setting step according to the purchase of the toy 1, and the second process is updating the existing content of the toy 1 with the updated content downloaded from the web server 3 by the PC 2. The third process is the step of updating the registration information of the toy (1).

First, an initial setting step according to the purchase of the toy 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. When the toy purchaser purchases a toy applicable to the present invention (S11), the toy supplier provides the purchaser with a device driver 24 and a connector suitable for the communication module of the toy together with the toy 1, and a dedicated download program 22. To provide. The toy purchaser supplies power to the PC 2 to which the toy 1 is connected (S12), connects to the web server 3, and registers as a member (S13). Member registration uses the toy product number assigned at the time of purchase, and the toy purchaser may input detailed information about the toy user and set contents or types of contents to be updated according to the user's age and taste. Thereafter, a dedicated download program 22 that can update existing contents stored in the toy is installed in the PC 2 (S14). The download program 22 uses the one provided at the time of toy purchase, and can also be downloaded from the web server 3 and used.

Next, referring to FIG. 4, updating the existing contents of the toy 1 with the updated contents downloaded from the web server 3 by the download program 22 of the PC 2 and the toys 1. The step of updating the registration information will be described.

When power is supplied to the PC 2 (S21), the download program 22 is automatically executed and the device driver is initialized (S22). When the download program 22 is automatically executed, the toy 1 communicates with the PC 2 to check whether the toy 1 can transmit and receive contents with the PC 2 and whether new toy update contents are required. Check (S23). If a new toy update content is needed, it is automatically connected to the web server 3 providing the update content (S24). The web server 3 retrieves the information registered by the user in the web server 3 and sets appropriate contents to the PC 2 through the download program 22 of the PC 2 to update the existing contents of the toy. Download the content of the service automatically (S25). The PC 2 checks whether the toy 1 is close enough to download the content (S26). When the toy 1 is within a communication distance with the PC, the updated content downloaded through the communication modules 16a, 26a; 16b and 26b; 16c and 26c; 16d and 26d; 16e and 26e is transmitted to the toy 1 ( S27). When the contents of the toy 1 are normally updated with new contents, the recording DB of the PC 2 is updated (S28). When the toy 1 is normally updated, the download program 22 transmits the update completion information of the toy 1 to the web server 3 (S29), and the web server 3 is stored in the web server 3. The registration information for the toy 1 is updated (S30).

On the other hand, the toy user may manually download the update content if necessary. In this case, the user directly accesses the web server 3 and connects the PC 2 and the toy 1 with the communication modules 16a, 26a; 16b, 26b; 16c, 26c; 16d, 26d; 16e, 26e. It is possible to update the existing content of the toy 1 by directly selecting the desired update content.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the user wants to update the existing content of the toy 1 with the updated content at a desired date and time when the PC 2 is turned on, the toy 1 is connected with the PC 2. If communication is possible, the web server 3 automatically downloads the update content to the PC 2, and the PC 2 downloads the update content downloaded from the web server 3 and automatically sends it to the toy 1. do. Therefore, the toy 1 can always update the existing content automatically with the updated content at a fixed time.

Referring to FIG. 5, the process of the web server 3 downloading the toy update content from the web server 3 to the PC 2 in the method of automatically updating the content of the toy according to the present embodiment may be described. In order to download the contents to the toy, the guardian must first turn on the PC (S31) and then access the web server 3 (S32). When accessing the web server (3), the user ID and password stored in the PC (2) is automatically logged in for parental authentication. If the guardian selects, the parental authentication can be performed by manually entering the user ID and password. There is (S33). Upon authentication, the web server 3 provides the content to be updated according to the product number and product information of the registered toy 1, the registered guardian and the basic information of the user. The content may be searched for and selected (S34). When the content to be downloaded is determined, the guardian downloads the selected toy update content to the PC 2.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the information of the member information and the updated content may be changed. The change of the member information means, for example, that the user changes, and the change of the information of the update content means, for example, that the play content is changed into the music content or the learning content by changing the type of the toy program 12. It means change to. When changing the information of the member information and the updated content, the PC 2 is supplied with power and turned on (S41), connected to the web server 3 (S42), and member login is executed (S43). Thereafter, the member information or the information of the updated content is changed (S44). Therefore, it is possible to download and update various contents suitable for the purpose of using the toys such as children's age and taste.

Next, a content update system and a method of updating a toy according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Looking at the overall configuration of the update system according to the second embodiment with reference to Figure 7, the Internet server 10 to download the content of the toy 40 via the communication network 20 in the user's PC 30 Connected to the user's PC (30) is a toy 40 is built in a computer integrated circuit (not shown) to enable wireless or wired communication. In addition, the Internet server 10 is connected to the toy producer's PC 52, the expert's PC 54 and the jury's PC 56 through the communication network 20 by the respective access means (53, 55, 57). It is.

The Internet server 10 includes a registered content database 61, a parental database 62, a user database 63, a toy database 64, and an expert database 65 managed by a database management means 60. The history database 66 is stored. In addition, the Internet server 10 includes guardian / user and expert registration means 72, user and expert authentication means 73, production content viewing means 74, content registration means 75, and content providing means. 76 is provided.

The user's PC 30 is provided with a download program 32 which downloads the contents of the Internet server 10 and transmits the downloaded contents to the toy 40. The download program 32 is provided at the time of purchase of the toy 40 so that the guardian can directly install it on the user's PC 30 or download it from the Internet server 10 after purchase. A communication module 36 is installed in the user's PC 30 so as to communicate with the toy 40, and a divide driver 34 for driving the communication module 36 is installed. The toy 40 is provided with a toy program 42 for operating the toy, and the device driver 44 and the communication module 46 are installed in the same manner as the PC 30 of the user. The communication modules 36 and 46 of the user's PC 30 and the toy 40 may use an infrared terminal, a serial port, a parallel port, a universal serial bus port, a wireless data communication module, and the like, as described above.

The method of updating the content of the toy via the Internet of the update system having the above-described configuration will now be described.

First, the toy production process is explained. Referring to FIG. 8, the toy producer determines a toy type to be produced and a content type to be provided to the toy (S101). The basic toy type and the content type are predefined by the administrator according to the characteristics of the toy and registered in the Internet server 10. The toy type is classified into, for example, a type A1 that makes a sound when it is stimulated, a type A2 that makes a sound at a predetermined time, and a type A3 that makes a sound while operating. The content type is an example of a type of toy (A1) that sounds when a stimulus is an example of a toy type, for example, a type (a1) of greetings in various languages when a stimulus is received and a good work when a stimulus is received. Type (a2), and when the stimulation is categorized into a type (a3) that makes the animal cry.

When the toy type and content type to be produced are determined in step S101, the toy producer checks whether the toy type and content type to be produced correspond to the toy type and content type that are already defined and registered in the Internet server. (S102). As a result of the check, if there is no toy type and content type to be produced, the toy producer and the manager negotiate to define a new toy type and content type and register it in the Internet server (S103). The toy producer registers the basic content to be provided to the toy to be produced according to the newly defined toy type and content type in the Internet server (S104).

On the other hand, if there is a toy type and content type to be confirmed in step S102, the toy producer will be provided to the toy to be produced according to the toy type and content type already defined without a separate consultation procedure with the manager. The basic content is registered in the Internet server (S104). In step S104, the basic content refers to pilot content provided to the toy so that the guardian can check what content the toy continuously implements when purchasing the toy or after purchasing the toy. In addition, as described below, the basic content is used as a basic reference when an expert creates a scenario and produces the content. After registering the basic content on the Internet server, the toy producer produces a toy provided with the basic content (S105).

Next, referring to FIG. 9, a process of downloading content to a toy purchased by a guardian will be described. The guardian selects a toy type and executes basic content provided to the toy to purchase a toy suitable for the user (S201). After the purchase of the toy, the guardian installs the download program 32 and the device driver 34 on the user's PC 30 to continuously download the various contents to the toy (S202). As described above, the guardian directly installs the download program and the device driver in the offline state by using the diskette provided when the toy is purchased, or automatically installs the download program and the device driver by accessing the administrator's Internet server. After the installation of the download program and the device driver is completed, the administrator connects to the Internet server of the administrator and registers the guardian and the user in accordance with a predetermined registration form (S203). The registration details include the details of the guardian and the details of the user. The guardian registers an ID, password, name, resident registration number, etc., and the user registers a name, resident registration number, hobby, and the like.

Upon completion of the registration of the guardian and the user, the toy is registered on the Internet server according to the toy's product number (S204). The toy's product number consists of the content type, the country of origin, the manufacturer, the date of production, and the serial number. All toys owned by the user have different product numbers, so every time a new toy is purchased, the purchased toy must be registered. In this case, steps S202 and S203 are omitted and step S204 is immediately performed.

Next, the guardian downloads the content implemented by the purchased toy (S205). The guardian can download the content automatically or manually by selection. Referring to the process of automatically downloading the content to the toy, when the user's PC 30 is turned on at the set time, the user's PC 30 is automatically connected to the Internet server 10 by the program. Subsequently, the protection of the guardian and the user is executed automatically, and the content selected by the guardian is automatically downloaded to the toy in advance by the recording of the toy database 64. On the other hand, if necessary, the guardian can connect to the Internet server at a desired time, search for the content, and download the content manually. Since the basic content is produced and registered for each toy type and content type in the Internet server, the guardian can download the basic content for each content type after purchasing the toy. After the content is downloaded to the toy, the toy is operated (S206). Operate the toy to verify that it is fully functional and to verify that the content is appropriate for the user. As a result of the check, if the downloaded content is inappropriate, new content is downloaded and the appropriate content is selected for the user.

Next, the contents provided to the toy will be described. The contents provided to the toy are not produced by a specific expert, and the Internet server is open to the unspecified people. However, the content registered in the Internet server and actually provided to the toy must pass the examination by the judging group to be described later, and only the content that passes the examination is registered in the Internet server.

First, the registration process of experts is explained. Experts are not limited to specific experts in the field of early childhood education, toys, or game consoles, and anyone who is interested in the contents related to toys and play, and who can actually produce contents such as play and learning provided for toys Do. Referring to FIG. 10, a person who wants to register on the Internet server as an expert accesses the Internet server (S301), and proceeds to the expert registration procedure according to a predetermined form (S302). The registration process for professionals is a declaration system, ID, password, name, social security number, address, e-mail address, educational background, interests, motivation for support, teacher certification or other certification, career related to toys, career related to child care Register the back. When the expert registration is completed, it is determined whether the same person as the pre-registered professional by the resident registration number, if the new registrant grants the professional registration (S303), and completes the professional registration (S304).

When registered as an expert, the registered expert is given various rights. Registered experts can view the product information of the toy by content type, and can produce content provided to the toy. In addition, the content registered by other experts can be viewed and opinions can be presented. On the other hand, when the contents of the user is registered, it is possible to check the number of downloads of the registered content and the fee rate paid according to the content type. The expert can check the total fees to be paid automatically calculated by the number of downloads of the registered content and the fee rate. However, if more than a predetermined number of downloads are not executed within a predetermined period, the registered content is automatically deleted from the Internet server.

Next, a process of registering a content to be provided to a toy by a registered expert will be described. Referring to FIG. 11, first, the registered expert is connected to the Internet server (S401) and authenticates whether or not the expert is registered (S402). Authentication is performed by matching the ID and password of the expert and the ID and password registered on the Internet server.

When the certification of the expert is made, the expert prepares and submits a scenario of the content to be provided to the toy according to the form required by the Internet server (S403). Scenarios consist largely of purpose, expected effects, details, schedule, and examples. For example, when describing a scenario for English greetings, the purpose is to "promote the familiarity of English to the user" and the expected effect is to "get the greeting in English". In addition, the details and schedule are described as "1st day: morning greetings, 2nd day: lunch greetings, 3rd day: evening greetings", and examples of contents are "1st day: Good morning !, 2nd day: Good afternoon !, Day 3: Good evening! "

When the expert submits a scenario of the content, the expert receives the content number and password for content production with respect to the submitted scenario (S404), and produces the content (S405). The expert produces the content directly on the Internet server based on the scenario. The content number and password for content production are used to prevent others from viewing the content being produced while the content is being produced on the Internet server. The content number is configured by combining the content type of the production target, the registration date of the corresponding content type, and the expert's ID, and the expert is separately given a password for a content production different from his own registration password.

When the production of the content is completed by the expert, the produced content is judged by the jury (S406). When the screening of the content is completed, the result is notified to the expert, and the content that passes the screening is registered in the content database of the Internet server (S407). The judging panel, which judges the contents produced by the experts, is composed of expert members appointed by the manager. The committee members are selected from, for example, producers of children's TV programs, professors in education-related fields, children's book publishing or game production experiences, and Korean language teachers. In addition, whether the produced content is produced in a manner that is rational and in accordance with the emotions of the child, is the content produced in accordance with the purpose of the scenario submitted, is spelled, and does not include beer or slang. It is judged on the basis of whether the educational, educational and recreational effects are expected.

12A to 12F show an example of the structure of databases managed by the database management means 60 of the Internet server 10. As shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 12A, the registered content database 61 stores, for example, content number, date and time of registration, content content, number of downloads, social security number of a registered expert, benefits and expected effects of using content, and the like. 12B, the guardian database 62 stores the guardian's ID, password, name, social security number, address, actual date of birth, e-mail address, hobby, interest, and the like. Referring to FIG. 12C, the user database 63 stores a user's name, social security number, actual date of birth, hobby, intellectual level, and sensory level. Referring to FIG. 12D, the toy database 64 includes a toy product number, a registration date, a user's resident registration number, a content number currently downloaded to the toy, a downloaded date and time, a content number to be downloaded later, a date, a date, a date, and a guardian. Stores information related to the type of content to be downloaded. Referring to FIG. 12E, the expert database 65 stores an expert's ID, password, name, social security number, residence address, e-mail address, education, occupation, interests, and the like. Referring to FIG. 12F, the history database 66 stores a toy's product number, a user's social security number, a downloaded content number, a downloaded date, and the like.

Next, a content update system and a method of updating a toy according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIG. 13, the content update system according to the present embodiment includes a toy 100 having a computer integrated circuit 120 in which content is stored, and a wireless or wired connection with the toy 100 through communication modules 110 and 210. PC 200 and a CD-ROM driver 220 mounted on the PC 200, which are connected to each other so that the communication is possible, and the CD-ROM driver 220 may be segmented according to the age, taste, etc. of a toy user. A CD-ROM containing various kinds of contents is mounted. The PC 200 is installed with a transmission program for transmitting the contents contained in the CD-ROM to the toy 100 through the communication module (110, 210), which is stored in the CD-ROM, the toy ( 100) You only need to install it once. The CD-ROM is supplied with the purchase of the toy 100. The communication modules 110 and 210 may employ an infrared terminal, a serial port, a parallel port, a universal serial bus port (USB), a wireless data communication module, and the like.

In the above configuration, in order to update the content of the toy 100, as shown in Figure 14, once the PC power on (S501), the toy 100 and the PC 200 to the communication module (110, 210) Makes it possible to transmit and receive data (S502). Subsequently, the CD-ROM driver 220 is driven (S503), the desired content is selected from the contents contained in the CD-ROM, and then transmitted to the integrated circuit of the toy 100 through the communication modules 110 and 210 and then existing. Update the content (S504).

In the present embodiment, the CD-ROM driver 220 is driven and updated by directly transmitting the contents of the CD-ROM to the toy 100, but the contents are once stored in the hard disk of the PC 200 and then the hard disk is updated. Of course, it is also possible to drive the disk and transmit content.

On the other hand, the content update method of the toy as described above may be programmed and stored in a server, a PC, or the like as described above, or may be stored and used in another computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable recording media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage, and the like, and may include a carrier wave (for example, transmission through the Internet). The computer readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

As described above, a system for updating a content of a toy and a method thereof according to the present invention purchase a new toy by installing a computer integrated circuit so that the toy can communicate with a PC and continuously updating contents such as play and learning necessary for the operation of the toy. Existing toys can always be operated in various and varied ways, and have a remarkable effect of providing a variety of fun and excellent learning effects according to children's age and taste. In addition, it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of purchasing toys by not having to purchase new toys again, and to reduce the degree of environmental pollution by significantly reducing the number of discarded toys.

In addition, by providing a service for downloading new contents to a toy for a fee, and paying a fee according to the number of downloads to a professional who produces a registered content, it is possible to obtain an effect of generating and distributing revenue through the Internet.

Claims (22)

A method for updating the content of a toy that operates in accordance with content stored in a computer integrated circuit, An initial setting step of setting a toy purchaser's environment to download new update contents from a web server; Downloading new update contents provided from the web server to a PC connected to communicate with the toy by a communication module, and updating existing contents of the toy; And updating the registration information of the toy on the web server according to the completion of the update. The method of claim 1, The initial setting step may include connecting the PC to which the power is supplied to the web server, setting a type of content to be registered as a member on the homepage of the web server and receiving an update, and the web on the PC. And downloading a dedicated download program for downloading the update contents of the server and updating the contents of the toy. The method of claim 2, If necessary, the purchaser further comprises the step of changing the member information registered in the initial setting step and the type of content to be updated. The method of claim 1, The updating step may include supplying power to the PC to automatically execute the download program, checking a connection state between the toy and the PC, and automatically connecting the PC to a homepage of the web server. Automatically verifying that the toy is genuine, downloading the update contents from the web server by the download program, and updating the downloaded contents downloaded from the web server through the communication module. Transmitting the toy to the toy; and updating the existing content of the toy with the updated content. The method of claim 1, The registration information updating step may include, when the content of the toy is normally updated, transmitting update completion information of the toy to the web server by a download program of the PC, and the web server updating the registration information of the toy. How to update the content of the toy, characterized in that it comprises a step. The method of claim 1, The communication module is an infrared terminal, and the contents update method of the toy, characterized in that to periodically check whether the toy is located at the communication point. A toy operated according to content stored in a computer integrated circuit; A web server providing update contents of the toy; Is connected to communicate with the toy by a communication module, PC for downloading the update content provided from the web server to update the existing content stored in the computer integrated circuit of the toy; Content update system. The method of claim 7, wherein The communication module is a toy content update system, characterized in that made of any one selected from the infrared terminal, serial port, parallel port, universal serial bus port, wireless data communication module. An initial setting step of setting a toy purchaser's environment so as to download new update contents necessary for operating the toy from a web server; Downloading new update contents provided from the web server to a PC connected to communicate with the toy by a communication module, and updating existing contents of the toy; And updating the registration information of the toy on the web server according to the completion of the update. The computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the process on the computer. The computer of the toy user, the computer of the toy producer, the computer of the expert who produces the content provided to the toy, and the computer of the judging panel that examines whether the content of the expert produced is registered on the internet server are connected through the communication network. In the content update system of the toy connected to Database management means for managing a registration content database, a guardian database, a user database, a toy database, an expert database, and a history database; Registration means for registering a guardian, a user, an expert on the Internet server; Authentication means for performing authentication of users and experts; Content registration means for registering the content that has passed the examination by the judging group on the Internet server; And contents providing means for transmitting the registered contents to the toy through a user's computer to update the contents of the toy. The method of claim 10, The contents update system of the toy, characterized in that it further comprises a production content reading means for allowing the expert to read only the contents of the content produced on the Internet server. The method of claim 10, The user's computer is provided with a download program and a device driver and a communication module is installed. The toy is provided with a device driver and the toy is provided with a computer integrated circuit for storing a program for operating the toy and a communication module of the computer. Content update system of the toy, characterized in that the corresponding communication module is provided. Registering basic content provided to the toy in an Internet server, and producing a toy provided with the basic content by the toy producer; A guardian purchasing a toy provided with the basic content, registering a guardian and a user, and registering the purchased toy with an internet server; Registering an expert with the Internet server to provide contents to a toy; Producing the content by the registered expert and the produced content is judged by a judging panel, and registering the passed content in the internet server; And downloading the content registered in the internet server to the toy. The method of claim 13, Registering the content to the Internet server, Submitting a scenario of content to be produced by an expert to the internet server; Assigning a content number and a password for content production to a scenario of the submitted content; A professional producing the content on an Internet server; Content update method of the toy comprising a. The method of claim 13, Registering the basic content embedded in the toy to the Internet server, Determining whether a content type to be provided to the toy is a defined content type; If the content type to be provided to the toy is not defined, defining a new content type in consultation with the administrator of the Internet server; content update method for a toy. The method of claim 13, In the process of downloading the content registered in the Internet server to the toy, if the user's computer is turned on at the set time, the user's computer is automatically connected to the Internet server, characterized in that to automatically download the content selected by the guardian to the toy How to update the content of the toy. The method of claim 13, The fee paid to the expert is the content update method of the toy, characterized in that determined by the number of downloads by the user of the content registered by the expert. Registering an expert to provide contents necessary for the operation of the toy to the Internet server; Receiving content produced by the registered expert to be judged by a jury, and registering the content that has passed the examination to the Internet server; And providing the toy user to download the contents registered in the Internet server. The computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the process on the computer. A method for updating the content of a toy that operates in accordance with content stored in a computer integrated circuit, Preparing a recording medium driven by the PC, the PC being communicatively connected to the toy by a predetermined communication module, and storing contents for updating the toy; Updating the existing contents with new contents by selecting and transmitting desired contents among the contents recorded on the recording medium to the toy with the PC. A toy operated according to content stored in a computer integrated circuit; A recording medium containing the updated contents of the toy; A PC which is connected to communicate with the toy by a predetermined communication module, and transmits the updated content stored in the recording medium to the toy to update the existing content stored in the computer integrated circuit; Content update system. The method of claim 20, The recording medium is a content update system of a toy, characterized in that any one selected from a CD-ROM and a hard disk. In order to update the contents of the toy operated according to the contents stored in the computer integrated circuit, installing a transmission program for communication with the toy on the PC, and selects the desired content from the contents prepared for access by the PC Updating existing content with new content by transmitting the same to the toy; a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the process on a computer.