KR20020011036A - An information service system and a service method using a cyber character on the network - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An information service system and a method using a cyber character is provided to approach easily to a network game without distinction of age or sex using a cyber character and to maximize the effect of advertisement by linking the network game with an advertisement. CONSTITUTION: The information service system comprise a router(300) optimizing path for a user getting information in need through the Internet by a user's computer, a web server(400) presenting a related web page at request for a connection and information, a communication server(600) using a real time messenger function of fundamental program provided to enable an exchange of information with many users through mutual chatting, a sudden happening game server(700) assisting user to play outbreak game with working by appearing of a cyber character, a MUG(Multiple User Graphic) game server(800) assisting a user to play a MUG game, a file server(900) providing the files by requirement of a user, a mail server(1000) transmitting emails of new information, a master server(1100) managing necessary information corresponding to the user's choice and a database server storing advertising information.

Description

Information service system and service method to which cyber character is applied {AN INFORMATION SERVICE SYSTEM AND A SERVICE METHOD USING A CYBER CHARACTER ON THE NETWORK}

The present invention relates to an information service system and a service method to which a cyber character is applied, and in particular, a service system that connects a mug game and a sudden game played by a cyber character so that a user can be provided with information while enjoying a game; It relates to a service method.

Due to the spread of the Internet, the frequency of network utilization by general users has increased, and the game business and information providing service through the network have also increased.

Among the games using the network, a mud (MUD) game, a mud game is a new type of online computer game played by several users simultaneously connected to the network in the late 1980s. In this mud game, a game that adds 3D (Three Dimension) graphics in a more advanced form is a MUG (Multi User Graphic) game. Mug game is a game in which several users collaborate or attack each other through their own characters in a huge cyber virtual space created by a game production company. We grow character. Mug games are mainly made up of RPG games and arcade games. Conventional games have been clearly distinguished from each other, but today, the distinction between types is becoming increasingly ambiguous due to a trend that includes all kinds of characteristics.

Advertising using the Internet means all activities that promote companies and products through the medium of the Internet. However, banner advertisements are generally used on web sites. In recent years, the frequency of using the Internet has increased. As a result, various advertising forms are emerging. However, this type of advertising is in the form of passive advertising to the user, and attempts to increase the advertising effect by connecting various events (banner) with a banner to complement the passive advertising.

However, the conventional advertising method that connects the event with the banner is also a form of holding the event on the website of the corresponding advertising company, in which the banner and the event are operated independently, and the user does not click the banner itself. Otherwise, there is a problem in that it has a passive form of advertising that can not see the effect of advertising.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention to solve this problem is to make it easy to access the network game regardless of gender and age using cyber characters.

In addition, there is another purpose to maximize the effect of advertising by connecting the network game using the cyber character with advertising.

In addition, another object is to provide real-time communication using the cyber character.

In addition, there is another object to provide a variety of information services by converting general application software such as personal information management to the Internet-based software and applied to the cyber character.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an information service system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the information service system of FIG. 1 in more detail.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an information service method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a sudden game method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an information service method according to a user's selection.

Information service system to which the cyber character according to one feature of the present invention for achieving the above object,

An information service system that processes an authentication for a user when a user requests a connection through a network to a user terminal, and services information required by the user according to the authentication processing result.

A database server for storing the user information, cyber character information, one or more execution program information, and advertisement information through the cyber character;

An unexpected game server that allows the user to proceed while working through the user terminal while the cyber character is generated and the user enjoys the game;

An information providing server that searches for and provides information desired by the user from the database server; And

And a master server that is physically connected to the database server, the breakout game server, and the information provision server to provide necessary information according to a user's selection.

In the information service method to which the cyber character is applied according to another aspect of the present invention, when a user requests a connection through a network to a user terminal, the user information stored in the information storage device is retrieved to process authentication for the user, As an information service method using an information service system that services the information required by the user,

A first step of allowing the user to set whether to turn on or off any one or more information services;

Expressing a service selected by the user to the user terminal through a first game to which a cyber character is applied; And

A third step of granting a specific benefit to the user who has won the first game and applying the same to a field provided with the information service;

It includes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an information service system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information service system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may quickly obtain information required by a user according to a connection request and an information request through the Internet 200 of the user computer 100. A router (300) for optimizing the path so that it can A web server 400 for detecting a user's request for information and selection information of the user through a web page and displaying a corresponding web page; An information server 500 for providing a web service desired by a user; A communication server 600 capable of exchanging information with a plurality of users by chatting between users using a real-time messenger function of a basic program provided without using a web browser and chatting between users using an internet web browser; A cyber character is generated during the operation of the user computer 100, the sudden game server 700 to support the user to proceed to work while enjoying the game; A mug game server 800 that enables a user to enjoy a mug game that is a network game; File server 900 for providing a file stored at the request of the user; A mail server 1000 for transmitting new information contents to a user through a mail and receiving a mail from the user; A master server 1100 that is physically connected to each of the servers and controls to provide necessary information according to a user's selection; And a database server 1200 that stores user information, cyber character information, one or more execution program information, and advertisement information through the cyber character.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the information service system of FIG. 1 in more detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, the web server 400 further includes a web page management module 410, which is a program for displaying a corresponding web page according to a user's selection, and the information server 500 is provided to the user's selected web service. It further comprises an information providing processing module 510 for providing the corresponding information.

The communication server 600 further includes a chat module 610 for allowing web-based chat and client / server-based chat to occur simultaneously with each other, and for exchanging information with a plurality of users. The abrupt game server 700 further includes an abrupt game execution module 710 for executing the abrupt game so that the user can enjoy the game by the character generated accidentally.

The mug game server 800 further includes a mug game execution module 810 for executing a mug game in cyberspace, and the file server 900 includes a basic program required by the user and a basis installed in the user computer 100. It further includes an automatic update module 910 for analyzing and automatically downloading new basic programs and updating them when there are new features added and modified, and the mail server 1000 transmits and receives mail with the user. And a mail sending / receiving processing module 1010 for sending and receiving mails between users.

The master server 1100 may include a database management module (or DBMS (Database Management System) 1110) for storing and calling information; A program support module 1120 for supporting shareware required by the user in the user computer 100; A character generation module 1130 for generating a character composed of a sudden game or a mug game on the cyber space and a character composed of a user's selection; An acquired score processing module 1140 for converting a score obtained by the user through a sudden game or a mug game and assigning the score to the user; It includes an advertisement insertion module 1150 to insert a cyber character into the advertisement content, so that the advertisement can be viewed through the cyber character.

Each module of the servers may be a device that independently performs each function, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The database server 1200 includes a user information database 1210 for storing detailed information of a user registered as a member; A character database 1220 that stores configuration information about a cyber character appearing in a game or an advertisement in cyberspace; An execution program database 1230 for storing a user program running on the user computer 100; An advertisement database 1240 for storing advertisement content information to be advertised through cyber characters according to a request of an advertiser; A calendar / address book management database 1250 that stores personal information and calendar information set by a user.

Each database of the database server 1200 may be an information storage device that stores each corresponding information, or may be one database in which each database is integrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, an operation of an information service system to which a cyber character is applied according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an information service method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user operates the user computer 100, and the user determines whether the basic program is stored in the user computer 100 (S100). If the basic program is not stored in the user computer 100, the user physically connects to the Internet 200 by executing a web browser of the user computer 100 (not shown). When the user inputs a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the web server 400 on the web browser, the user computer 100 transmits a connection request signal to the web server 400 (S110). The web page management module 410 of the web server 400 displays an information service homepage on a web browser. The web page management module 410 displays a login web page to the user to determine whether the user is a member (S120). When a user who is a member logs in by inputting a user ID and a user password into a login web page (S130), the web page management module 410 calls the database management module 1110 of the master server 1100 to call the database server 1200. Search for user information stored in the user information database 1210. When the retrieved user ID and password information match, the user performs authentication processing and transmits the authentication processing result to the web browser through the web page management module 410 to indicate that user authentication is completed (S140).

The automatic update module 910 analyzes information service data (user information, basic programs) embedded in the user computer 100 (S150), and determines whether automatic update of the information service data is necessary (S160). If the automatic update of the data is required, the automatic update module 910 downloads a new basic program from the file server 900 to the user computer 100 and newly installs it (S170). The user computer 100 stores the downloaded basic program, and the program is installed by the user's installation (S180). When the authentication process for the user is completed, the information providing processing module 510 requests the master server 1100 to connect the user's schedule and address book information stored in the schedule / address book management database 1250 with the basic program. The program is connected to the basic program by the user's information recording. If the automatic update of the user computer 100 is not necessary, the user may be provided with a sudden game and various types of information services (S190).

In the member determination step (S120), if the ID and password input by the connected user are processed as an ID and password that cannot be authenticated, the web page management module 410 moves to the member registration web page (S200). The user determines whether to register as a member (S210) and registers the user by entering user identification information and the like on the member registration web page (S220). When registering a member, a user is assigned with a unique number and obtained, and the registered user information is stored in the user information database 1210 by the database management module 1110. The program support module 1120 downloads the basic program to the user computer to use the information service, the sudden game, and the mug game (S230), and the user computer 100 receives and stores the downloaded basic program, and the user After the program is installed on the user's computer, it can be executed (S240). If the user does not want to register as a member, the non-member can display the additional service contents available on the web browser and allow the user to use the non-member additional information service (S250).

It is not necessary for the user to access the home page in order to receive the service from the user computer on which the basic program is installed. When the installed basic program is executed, a login dialog box is displayed. If a registered user ID and password are input, the user is directly connected to the member determination step (S120) to determine whether the member is present. If you are a registered member, various services are provided. If you are a non-member, launch a web browser and go to the member registration webpage.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an abrupt game means that a cyber character appears randomly on a monitor of a user's computer while the user is working on a computer and disappears for a certain time. At this point, the user wins the game by clicking with the mouse before the character disappears. Characters that appear suddenly perform various animation actions.

Types of characters include enemy characters, mug game item characters, and advertisement characters. The enemy character acquires a score at the time of the user's sudden game win, and the score obtained is different according to the level of the enemy character. The mug game item character is an item used in the mug game, and when the user wins the breakout game, the item is obtained and the owner owns the item in the mug game. The advertisement character allows the user to win a game of surprise and utilize it when the user participates in an advertisement company event.

An unexpected character's behavior is a character internal action and a character move action. Character interlocking behaviors, such as competitions with users such as throwing, javelin, shooting arrows, shooting, etc .; When a character wins an unexpected game with the user, actions such as a smiley action or a relaxed action; Actions when a character loses a competition, such as falling or dying. The movement behavior of the character, the simple movement behavior of moving up, down, left and right; Complex movement behaviors such as hiding in banner ads or window screens, or moving in multiple directions; There is space movement by wizard.

According to the success of the unexpected game for the enemy character, the user character grows when the score obtained by the user exceeds a certain score, the grown character is utilized in the mug game, and the character also grows according to the grade.

There are two types of flash games: general flash games and advertising flash games. Common eruption games include computer-to-person eruptions and person-to-person eruptions. A computer-to-person outbreak occurs in response to a randomly generated signal to the server within a random average period, and when the user wins, a point gain or a mug game item is acquired. Man-to-man flash is a game between members, in which the characters of each other appear unexpectedly to two members according to various rules. The person-to-person game is expanded with group-to-group breakouts. The winner of the person-to-person breakout game earns a graded score according to the opponent's level.

The ad breakout game is a character selected by the advertiser as a breakout game character, if the ad character suddenly appears on the user computer 100 and the user succeeds in the breakout game, the game score is obtained and moves to the homepage of the advertiser, Zen outbreak game to enjoy the various benefits provided by the advertising company; In response to the message to move to the advertiser's homepage, if the user chooses to move to the advertiser's homepage, a new web browser is launched to move to the advertiser's homepage. There is an after-game game that provides profits such as participation in events provided by advertisers, scores, and item acquisition in mug games. The preliminary game can be used effectively to increase the number of members of the advertising company, and the post-game game can be effectively used to increase the number of visits of the advertiser's homepage.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a sudden game method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game breaks down by the basic program installed at the time of member registration. If the on-going game is turned on by the user's intention, the outbreak game execution module 710 determines the outbreak game type by the random number (S300). When the general outbreak is selected by the sudden game execution module 710, the person-to-person or computer-to-person outbreak game proceeds according to the game object selected by the sudden game execution module 710 (S310). In the case of a person-to-person flash game, the target member for which the flash game is to be played is determined by various rules (S320). After that, the sudden game execution module 710 is applied by selecting one of the enemy characters, mug game items by a random number (S330).

If the sudden game execution module 710 selects the enemy character (S340), the enemy character appears during the user's computer operation by the game signal by the sudden game execution module 710. When the user wins the abrupt game (S350), the user's score is accumulated (S360). If the score obtained by the user is higher than the score of the specific range (S370), the user changes the character (S380). At this time, the abrupt game execution module 710 of the abrupt game server 700 transmits the score obtained by the user to the acquired score processing module 1140 of the master server 1100, and the acquired score processing module 1140 is used by the user. The obtained score is converted into storeable information and stored in the character database 1230 (S390).

If the sudden game execution module 710 selects the mug game item (S400), the sudden game execution module 710 converts the progress of the sudden game into the mug game item selection contents selected by the user. When the user wins the sudden game (S350), to obtain a mug game item (S410), and to change the character according to the score obtained by the user (S420). In this case, the abrupt game execution module 710 transmits the score obtained by the user to the acquired score processing module 1140 of the master server 1100, and the acquired score processing module 1140 is capable of storing the score obtained by the user. After conversion to the character database 1230 is stored (S390).

When the sudden game execution module 710 selects the ad breakout in the ad breakout game type selection step (S430) and selects the start breakout game in the ad breakout game type, the breakout game execution module 710 selects the advertisement character. Select (S440), proceed with the breakout game by applying the selection of the advertising character. When the user wins the abrupt game (S450), the abrupt game execution module 710 detects the user's character click behavior and moves to the event web page 0 of the advertiser through the web page management module 410 (S460).

When the sudden game execution module 710 selects the advertised outbreak in the sudden game type selection step (S300), and the after-out game is selected in the advertised outbreak game type, a message is displayed asking whether to move to the advertiser homepage and the user moves. If a button means to click (S470), a new web browser window is generated and then linked to the advertiser's homepage (S461). The subsequent progress of the game is the same as the process after the game target selection step (S310) of the general sudden game.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an information service method according to a user's selection.

If the user selects the messenger service among the information services (S510), the user adds the messenger user group and the user by the messenger user group and the user registration (S520) (S530). According to whether the user selects the chat user (S540), the user executes a chat program (S550). Here, the messenger service is a network real-time chat service that enables a user-to-user chat or a chat between a user-to-many users. By executing the chat program, the chat module 610 of the communication server 600 chats between users (S560), and when the user selects an additional user of the chat (S570), the chat module 610 is currently present. Search for connected users and physically connect with additional users you want to chat with. In an embodiment of the present invention, in the case of a user-to-many user's chat, the chat room does not exist separately, and thus the chat is possible, such that the slowdown and disconnection due to the load of the messenger server 600 are lost. Minimize the phenomenon, slowdown and disconnection caused by the firewall.

When the user turns on the real-time information service (ON) (S590), the new information received or updated (Update) is displayed on the current information server 500 (S600), and the database according to the user's decision whether to keep the new information The changed information is stored in the user database 1210 of the server 1200 (S690). In an embodiment of the present invention, the real-time information service is a service by applying a push (PUSH) technology. For example, real-time information such as new news, stock information, and event information can be immediately displayed in the information ticker provided with the character, and the information can be provided by clicking on the information for more detailed information. Get instant access to your website.

PIMS (Personal Information Management Software) service supports both standalone and web applications. When the user selects the PMS service from the basic program installed in the user's computer 100 (S620), in the case of the standalone application, a screen asking whether to add the user's schedule and address book is displayed as an independent window, and the web is displayed. In the case of an application, if a user wants to add a schedule and an address book through a web page, the user adds information (S640). PMS stores the change information added by the user in the user information database 1210 (S690). Here, PMS is a program for managing information related to an individual's work, and serves to manage time schedules, business card management, work plan management, and other notes. If the user does not select the calendar and address book addition, the user is asked whether or not to search the calendar and address book, and if the user wants to search, the user calendar and address book information is searched in the user information database 1210 (S660). If the information needs to be corrected, the user is allowed to correct the information (S680), and the changed information is stored (S690). In an embodiment of the present invention, the PMS service is operated by a program embedded in the character, and since the data is stored in the user information database 1210, the personal information and schedule management service is available regardless of the user's Internet environment and location. Can provide.

The embodiment of the present invention is only one embodiment, and many changes and modifications may be made to the configuration of the web page and the components of the information service system without departing from the gist of the present invention.

As described above, various cyber services such as real-time information service, communication service, game service, etc. of the present invention can be easily accessed various network services regardless of gender or gender by using cyber characters as a system and service method to which one cyber character is applied. Make sure

In addition, by linking the network game using cyber characters with advertising, the number of members of the advertising company through the first-run game increases and the number of visits to the advertiser's homepage through the subsequent game is maximized to maximize the advertising effect.

In addition, real-time communication using a cyber character can be provided, and general application software such as personal information management can be converted to Internet-based software and applied to the cyber character to provide a service.

Claims (19)

In the information service system that processes the authentication of the user when the user requests a connection through the network to the user terminal, and services the information required by the user according to the authentication processing result, A database server for storing the user information, cyber character information, one or more execution program information, and advertisement information through the cyber character; A first game server that allows the user to proceed while working through the user terminal while a cyber character is generated and the user enjoys a game; An information providing server that searches for and provides information desired by the user from the database server; And And a control server that is physically connected to the database server, the first game server, and the information provision server, and controls to provide necessary information according to a user's selection. In claim 1, A communication server physically connected to the control server, the communication server enabling exchange of information with a plurality of users through chat between users; A second game server physically connected to the control server to support the user to enjoy a game that can be executed on the network; A file server physically connected to the control server and analyzing the changed user information and the basic program to download a new basic program to the user terminal; Information service system applied cyber characters including. The method of claim 1, wherein the control server A database management module for calling information stored in the database server and storing user selection information performed by the user; A program support module for supporting an application program required by the user in the user terminal; A character generation module for generating the cyber character appearing in an unexpected game or a mug game in cyberspace and a cyber character selected and configured by the user's intention; An acquisition score processing module for converting a score obtained by the user through the sudden game or the mug game and assigning the score to the user; Ad insertion module showing the advertisement through the cyber character Information service system applied cyber characters including. The method of claim 1, wherein the database server A user information database for storing detailed information of the user; A character database configured to store configuration information about the cyber character appearing in a game or an advertisement on the cyber space; An execution program database storing an application program supported by the user terminal; An advertisement database for storing advertisement content information to be advertised through the cyber character according to a request of an advertiser; And An information management database storing personal information and schedule management information set by the user Information service system applied cyber characters including. The method of claim 2, wherein the communication server Web-based chat that enables the user to chat between the user and a plurality of users, and client / server-based chat provided in the basic program, both web-based chat and client / server-based chat The information service system to which the cyber character is organically switchable and includes a chat module which minimizes the load of the communication server and supports a chat. The method of claim 2, wherein the file server A cyber character information service system including an automatic update module for analyzing a user's information installed in the user terminal and the basic program and adding a new function and correcting content when there is a new function. When a user requests a connection to a user terminal through a network, the user information stored in the information storage device is retrieved to process authentication for the user, and an information service system that services the information required by the user according to the authentication processing result is used. In the information service method, A first step of allowing the user to set whether to turn on or off any one or more information services; Expressing a service selected by the user to the user terminal through a first game to which a cyber character is applied; And A third step of granting a specific benefit to the user who has won the first game and applying the same to a field provided with the information service; Information service method applied cyber characters comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein the first step Determining whether the user is registered as a member, and if the user is a registered member, searching for and automatically updating the user information and the basic program stored in the user terminal. The method of claim 7, wherein the first step If the user is an unregistered member, downloading a basic program for receiving the information service to the user through member registration, and allowing the user to store the basic program in the user terminal. Information service method to which character is applied. The method of claim 7, wherein the second step When the first game in which the cyber character emerges as the cyber character is selected by an algorithm that appears repeatedly according to an average specific cycle and a random character is randomly displayed within the specific period, the unexpected character is displayed on the user terminal. Doing; If the displayed abrupt character is selected by the user before disappearing on the user terminal, the user is treated as having won the first game, and accumulates the points given to the first game victory and accumulates the information storage device. 4th step to save Information service method applied cyber characters comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein the breakout character is A first character that is a cyber character showing various types of motions in cyberspace; A second character that is a cyber character to which an item appearing in a mug game performed in the network is applied; The information service method to which the cyber character is applied, characterized in that the third character representing the advertising content of the advertiser. The method of claim 10, wherein the fourth step If the first game by the third character wins, the first game step to go to the homepage of the advertiser with the game score acquisition, so that you can enjoy the benefits provided by the advertiser; When the user selects a message for moving to the homepage of the advertiser, the game proceeds to the homepage of the advertiser and then proceeds to the first game. Information service method applied cyber characters comprising a. The method of claim 10, wherein the fourth step And when the cumulative score according to the user's victory of the first game is equal to or greater than a certain score, converting the unexpected character data into enhanced character data. A first step of allowing a user to set whether to turn on or off any one or more information services; A second step of expressing a service selected by the user on a user terminal through a first game to which a cyber character is applied; And A third step of granting a specific benefit to the user who has won the first game and applying the same to a field provided with the information service; A computer-readable storage medium storing a program including a. The method of claim 14, wherein the first step Determining whether the user is registered as a member, and if the user is a registered member, searching for and automatically updating information service data previously stored in the user terminal. The method of claim 14, wherein the first step If the user is an unregistered member, downloading a basic program for receiving the information service to the user through member registration, and causing the user to store the basic program in the user terminal. This computer-readable storage medium. The method of claim 14, wherein the second step When the first game in which the cyber character emerges as the cyber character is selected by an algorithm that appears repeatedly according to an average specific cycle and a random character is randomly displayed within the specific period, the unexpected character is displayed on the user terminal. Doing; If the displayed abrupt character is selected by the user before disappearing on the user terminal, the user is treated as having won the first game, and accumulates the points given to the first game victory and stores them in the information storage device. 4th step A computer-readable storage medium storing a program including a. The method of claim 17, wherein the fourth step If the first game by the third character wins, the first game step to go to the homepage of the advertiser with the game score acquisition, so that you can enjoy the benefits provided by the advertiser; When the user selects a message for moving to the homepage of the advertiser, the game proceeds to the homepage of the advertiser and then proceeds to the first game. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program including a. The method of claim 16, wherein the fourth step And when the cumulative score according to the user's victory of the first game is equal to or greater than a certain score, converting the unexpected character data into enhanced character data.