KR20020019748A - Cyber Community Service Method Using Three Dimension Virtual Reality System - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A cyber community service method using a 3-dimensional virtual reality system is provided to implement the use of multimedia information, the reading of internet advertisements, the purchase of related goods, and the use of chatting service, through a cyber character in the integrated 3-dimensional virtual reality space. CONSTITUTION: A web host server(HSV), connected with a plurality of user computer terminals(A1-An), executes text/voice chatting, the reading of multimedia information, the execution of Internet broadcasting, the selling of commodities, etc., through a 3-dimensional virtual reality space constructed for the execution of cyber community service. A management computer terminal(COM) manufactures cyber characters to be provided granted to the user computer terminals(A1-An), updates multimedia data, manufactures and manages Internet broadcasting programs, and manages messaging service. The first information database(DB1) stores member information, cyber character information, and various message data. The second information database(DB2) stores various multimedia information collected for specific subject and broadcasting program data secured for Internet broadcasting. The third information database(DB3) stores commodity information for various goods displayed through a shopping mall system(24) in the 3-dimensional virtual reality space and the data of various advertisements outputted in the 3-dimensional virtual reality space.

Description

Cyber Community Service Method Using Three Dimension Virtual Reality System

The present invention relates to a cyber community service method using a 3D virtual reality system, and more particularly, to realize various community services through a 3D virtual reality space using cyber characters on an internet communication network capable of exchanging multimedia information. The present invention relates to a cyber community service method using a dimensional virtual reality system.

Conventionally, in accordance with the advancement and diversification of various advertisements and entertainment marketing, various entertainment-related broadcasting programs and product advertisements are mainly used by using over-the-air broadcasting media such as radio broadcasting and television broadcasting, and cable broadcasting media such as cable television broadcasting. Since it has been produced and reproduced as multimedia information, in the case of entertainment-related broadcasting programs and product advertisements using the airborne broadcasting media and cable broadcasting media, one-sided and one-sided information is provided without active participation of viewers or listeners. There was a limit that can only be limited to.

In order to overcome such offline limitations, as the Internet technology on the Internet has grown remarkably in recent years, it has become a communication system that can exchange only limited information related to text and still images, as well as text and still images. In addition, moving images and real-time multimedia reproduction programs such as shockwaves and flash players can be reproduced through an internet communication network.

On the internet communication network using various multimedia information, Internet broadcasting contents are constructed to reproduce entertainment related information, so that multimedia information service that is close to the air broadcasting can be made in the active selection and participation of users using bidirectional information exchange. It is.

In addition, on the Internet communication network, an electronic commerce content capable of trading and selling a variety of products sold on-line is established, and the user can view product specifications and product information through texts, still images, and three-dimensional moving images, as well as advertisements of desired products. By making it possible to purchase and purchase a product, it is possible to select and purchase a product in a situation equivalent to a transaction of a product performed offline.

Meanwhile, more and more websites are building web contents related to entertainment stars by using Internet-related technologies.In addition, the websites having entertainment contents of the entertainment stars, along with information on entertainment activities of various entertainment stars, The online chat service with stars allows users to access entertainment information more proactively.

However, in the web community service using the internet communication network, various community services, such as viewing various multimedia information about entertainment stars and broadcasting programs, viewing internet broadcasting content services, and purchasing products through e-commerce web contents, are separately included. Since the web site exists, users can search various websites by topic using a search engine in order to freely execute multimedia information, purchase of goods, or chat service on a certain subject such as an entertainment star. However, it is inconvenient to access a separate website searched one by one.

In addition, even if these various web community services are integrated into one website, since they are classified through separate menus, there is a problem that rapid and simultaneous use of various menu services is impossible.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to integrate multimedia information and Internet broadcasting on an internet communication network, purchase related products, view Internet advertisements, and use of a chat service. It is to provide a cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system that can be used simultaneously through the cyber characters on behalf of the user in the three-dimensional virtual reality space.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a cyber community service method using a 3D virtual reality system that allows voice and text chats to be simultaneously performed using a cyber character on behalf of a user in a 3D virtual reality space on an internet communication network. .

Still another object of the present invention is to provide cyber money as a mileage point according to the use state when using various 3D virtual reality services using cyber characters on behalf of a user in a 3D virtual reality space on an internet communication network. To provide a cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system to enable.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a service form by a cyber community service method using a 3D virtual reality system according to the present invention;

2 is a diagram showing a system of an internet system for explaining the method of the present invention;

3 is a view showing the overall configuration of the service page of the website according to an embodiment of the present invention,

4A and 4B illustrate examples of executing various community services in a 3D virtual space according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5A and 5B are flowcharts illustrating a cyber community service method using a 3D virtual reality system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6A and 6B are flowcharts illustrating a cyber community service method using a 3D virtual reality system according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

A1 to An: user computer terminal, HSV: web host server,

DB1 to DB3: Information database, MSV: Financial settlement server,

WS: Website, COM: Administrative Computer Terminal,

20: 3D virtual reality program, 22: chat system,

24: shopping mall system, 26: Internet broadcasting system,

28: Messaging system.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a cyber character is assigned to a plurality of users who wish to access a three-dimensional virtual reality space through an internet communication network, and the user uses a cyber character for a specific subject. Connecting to a predetermined 3D virtual reality space among a plurality of 3D virtual reality spaces classified into a plurality of community service functions that are constructed consistently depending on a given subject with respect to the 3D virtual reality space. There is provided a cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system comprising a step of comprehensively executing in one three-dimensional virtual reality space using a character.

According to the present invention configured as described above, in the three-dimensional virtual reality space built on the Internet communication network, the text / voice chat service, the multimedia information reading service, and the Internet broadcasting, which are variously constructed according to a specific theme such as entertainment star Since services, integrated messaging services, e-commerce services, and Internet advertisement reading services are comprehensively constructed, users have the advantage of being able to use various services quickly and freely while moving virtual space using cyber characters.

Hereinafter, the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

That is, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the service form by the cyber community service method using the three-dimensional virtual reality system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to the present invention, a three-dimensional virtual reality area 2 is provided in which a plurality of users can access a computer terminal for a network on an Internet communication network, and the three-dimensional virtual reality area 2 Is given to the cyber character 4 assigned to each user.

In the same figure, the cyber space in the 3D virtual reality area 2 is used in the 3D virtual reality area 2 to move the cyber space in the 3D virtual reality area 2 while providing a single service of various community contents. It is possible to use simultaneously in the website area.

The service area available by utilizing the cyber character 4 in the 3D virtual reality area 2 is a text / voice chat area 6 capable of text / voice chat with other cyber characters, and various document information and stops. Multimedia information area 8 for viewing images, voices, and moving images, Internet broadcasting area 10 using multimedia reproduction programs such as Windows media player or real player, and e-commerce area for viewing and purchasing product information ( 12), an integrated messaging area 14 capable of exchanging messages with a desired counterpart, and an internet advertising area 16 capable of viewing various types of advertisements are connected.

In the text / voice chat area 6, the cyber character 2 opens a virtual chat room in the 3D virtual reality area 2 so as to chat with the user of the character of the other party by text or voice. have.

Further, in the multimedia information area 8, according to an operation for requesting information viewing using the cyber character 4 in the 3D virtual reality area 2, for example, a document related to a predetermined subject such as an entertainment star. Also, it is possible to read still image, audio and moving image data.

In addition, in the Internet broadcasting area 10, broadcasting programs (i.e., concert broadcasting programs) related to a specific theme, such as an entertainment star, can be provided in real time using various multimedia reproduction program software.

In the e-commerce area 12, information of various products is displayed in the form of a still picture or a moving picture using a three-dimensional space on the three-dimensional virtual reality area 2, and a counselor is provided using the cyber character 2. Inquiry of product information is possible through, of course, it is possible to select and purchase products.

In the case of the integrated messaging area 14, a message in the form of a voice or a text can be created, transmitted or received for a specific character such as an entertainment star.

In the Internet advertisement area 16, the advertisement message of a specific company or product in the form of a character, a still picture, a moving picture, or a voice for each space where the cyber character 4 can move in the 3D virtual reality area 2 The user who controls the cyber character 4 in the virtual space can read the advertisement online.

2 is a diagram showing the system of the Internet system for explaining the method of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 2, in the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An are equipped with a high-speed modem or LAN card to enable access to an Internet website through an Internet communication network, and have a dedicated web browser. Since the program is embedded, it is possible to enter a 3D virtual reality space of a website through an internet communication network and apply various community services using cyber characters assigned to each user.

Here, the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An download and install installation program software for realizing a 3D virtual reality service from a web site where a 3D virtual reality space is constructed, and install a virtual reality dedicated computer. It is advisable to download and run the browser program software.

In the figure, a web host server (HSV) is connected to the plurality of user computer terminals (A1 to An) through an internet communication network, and texts / characters are created through a three-dimensional virtual reality space constructed for execution of cyber community services. Voice chat, viewing of multimedia information, execution of Internet broadcasting, sale of goods through electronic commerce, integrated message transmission / reception service, and Internet advertisement can be performed.

The web host server (HSV) is constructed with a website (WS) for realizing a three-dimensional virtual reality space by connecting the plurality of user computer terminals (A1 to An), and on the website (WS). A 3D virtual reality program 20 for forming a 3D virtual reality space, a chat system 22 executed in the 3D virtual reality space of the website WS, a shopping mall system 24, and an internet broadcasting system ( 26) and a messaging system 28 is constructed.

In the web host server (HSV), a cyber character is produced and provided to each user as a condition for joining the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An, and the 3D virtual reality is utilized by using the cyber character. It is possible to view various information and advertisements in the space and to purchase products.

In the figure, the management computer terminal COM is configured to produce cyber characters to be assigned to the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An, to update multimedia data, to produce and manage Internet broadcast programs, and to It is in charge of product management and messaging service management.

Also, in the drawing, first to third information databases DB1 to DB3 storing various information and data related to execution and management of a 3D virtual reality space are provided. Member information input as a member registration procedure by the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An, information of cyber characters granted to each user, and various messages transmitted / received to / from the user according to a unified messaging service. Data is stored, and the second information database DB2 stores various multimedia information collected on a specific subject such as an entertainment star, and data of a broadcast program secured for Internet broadcasting. (DB3) product information for a variety of products that are displayed in the three-dimensional virtual reality space through the shopping mall system 24 And, the data are stored in different ads that expressed in the three-dimensional virtual reality space.

In addition, the financial settlement server (MSV) is a bank according to the payment method entered in the user computer terminal for the goods purchased from a predetermined user computer terminal in the shopping mall system 24 of the web host server (HSV) It is connected to a server of a financial institution such as a credit card company or the like to perform a payment processing.

3 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the service page of the website according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the mainframe page 30 of the website WS includes a member hyperlink 32, a member login hyperlink 34, and a bulletin board page 36. .

In the mainframe page 30, the member hyperlink 32 is linked to the member information input page 38, the member information input page 38 is the plurality of user computer terminals (A1 to An) According to the input operation by the user, various member information, desired user number (ID) and password (Password) are inputted.

In addition, the member information input page 38 is linked to the member authentication page 40 where the member agreement is posted, the member authentication page 40 on the personal information of the member based on the agreement procedure of the member agreement In order to perform an inquiry, the cyber character page 42 is for inputting the appearance specification of the character for the production of the cyber character according to the user's selection operation in which the member subscription is made.

On the other hand, in the mainframe page 30, the member login hyperlink 34 is to move to the three-dimensional virtual reality space by entering the user number and password that the account is made as a procedure of membership registration in the membership registration page .

Here, the member login hyperlink 34 is linked with the virtual space selection page 46 through the virtual reality selection page 44. In the virtual space selection page 46, a plurality of topics according to specific topics or various topics are provided. Of the first to nth virtual space hyperlinks B1 to Bn.

That is, the first to nth virtual space hyperlinks B1 to Bn are for selectively entering a three-dimensional virtual reality space constructed for each specific person such as an entertainment star.

Each of the virtual space hyperlinks B1 to Bn is linked to a virtual space page 48 constructed for each subject, and the virtual space page 48 includes a text chat service page 50; Voice chat service page 52, multimedia data service page 54, internet broadcasting service page 56, integrated messaging service page 58, e-commerce service page 60, and Internet advertising service page 62 and It is connected.

Here, the virtual space page 48 is a user-specific cyber character is assigned through the cyber character page 42 to move the three-dimensional virtual reality space, as shown in Figure 4a In the three-dimensional virtual reality space 70 that embodies the space in which the cyber character (SC) can move in three dimensions, for example, an Internet broadcasting viewing menu 82 for viewing concerts of popular singers, and star characters of entertainment stars, for example. A merchandise store menu 84 that enables the user to browse and purchase various products by specific topics such as products, star collections, and records, for example, multimedia information of texts, still images, moving images, and voices by specific topics such as entertainment stars. Multimedia library menu 86, a messaging menu 88 for sending or receiving messages to a particular person.

In FIG. 4A, the internet broadcasting menu 82, the merchandise store menu 84, and the multimedia data library menu 86 are virtual house shapes that can be accessed by the cyber space movement of the cyber character SC. Is equipped with, the messaging menu 88 is a character of the mobile phone shape is formed in the nature of the messaging service.

In the Internet broadcasting viewing menu 82 having such a virtual house form, a virtual player screen such as a large screen is formed, and the multimedia library menu 86 includes texts and stops for specific subjects such as entertainment stars. Multimedia materials in the form of images, moving images, and audio are available for viewing.

The Internet broadcasting menu 82, the merchandise store menu 84, the multimedia library menu 86, and the messaging menu 88 are not only capable of executing the menu by moving the cyber character SC, but also the cyber character. The menu can be executed immediately by the operation of the cursor 92 by a mouse or a keyboard installed in a predetermined user computer terminal without moving the SC.

In addition, in FIG. 4A, the billboard 90 for various commercial advertisements can be formed in the entire region of the three-dimensional virtual reality space 70, and the billboard 90 is the bottom of the three-dimensional space. It can be applied to various walls, ceilings, etc. of buildings. That is, whenever the cyber character SC moves the 3D space or changes the view point of the space, the advertisement of the advertisement board 90 can be visually read to the user through the user computer terminal.

Here, the plurality of advertisement boards 90 formed in the 3D virtual reality space 70 are constructed by the company of the commercial advertisement through manipulation of the cursor 92 by a mouse or a keyboard installed in a predetermined user computer terminal. The bar is to be linked to the website, the content of the company-specific website of the commercial advertisement linked to the billboard 90 is displayed through a separate message window (72).

On the other hand, the message window 72, in addition to the function to display the contents of the company-specific website linked to the billboard 90, the Internet broadcast viewing menu 82, product store menu 84, multimedia archives menu (86), a help document for the messaging menu 88, or a help document on how to use the cyber character (SC) is displayed.

In addition, in Figure 4a, the predetermined area of the three-dimensional virtual reality space 70, the chat text receiving window 94 that can view the chat content input by the user of the other side for the execution of the text chat function, and the user A chat text input window 96 for displaying the chat content input by keyboard operation of the computer terminal is configured.

In addition, the drawing includes a virtual space menu 74, a chat menu 76, a telegram menu 78, and a shortcut menu 80 separately from the three-dimensional virtual reality space 70. In the menu 78, a list and message contents of messages that can be received through the messaging service, for example, a message received from a specific person, such as an entertainment star, or a message received from a plurality of users using a cyber character (SC) are read. I can do it.

In addition, the virtual space menu 74 is configured to display a plurality of virtual space hyperlinks B1 to Bn (see FIG. 3) configured in the virtual space selection page 46, and the shortcut menu 80 is displayed. A list of chat rooms that can be formed in each of the three-dimensional virtual reality spaces connected by the respective virtual space hyperlinks B1 to Bn is posted, while the chat menu 76 is posted on the shortcut menu 80. The user number (ID) is posted for a user who performs text and voice chat in a chat room.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4B, the merchandise store menu 84 in the 3D virtual reality space 70 is a wall surface of the virtual space when the virtual character is moved into the merchandise store space using the cyber character SC. When a list of various products 98 is displayed in a still picture format, and the predetermined product list 98 is designated by the operation of the cursor 92, the details of the corresponding product through the product information menu 100 are displayed. The historical information is displayed in the form of a multimedia document.

Here, in the merchandise store menu 84, a counselor connection menu 102 is posted for consultation about the purchase of a predetermined product. When the agent connection menu 102 is operated by the cursor 92, a chat reception window is provided. In addition to the 94 and the chat input window 96, the information inquiry about the counselor and the predetermined product may be implemented through text chat, and also through voice chat.

In addition, when the shopping cart add button 104 is operated in the state in which detailed information about a predetermined product is displayed through the product information menu 100 in FIG. 4B, information for purchasing the corresponding product is registered and a purchase button When the operation 106 is operated, a payment menu for inputting a payment method for purchasing the corresponding product may be entered.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 3, in the Internet advertisement service page 62 connected to the virtual space page 48, a plurality of advertisements are displayed in the form of an advertisement board in the corresponding 3D virtual reality space, respectively. For the advertisement of the user, a detailed advertisement message is reproduced in a full screen form according to a user's designated operation, and link information for accessing the advertiser's website of the advertisement is included.

The virtual space page 48 is connected to a logout page 64 for terminating a service in a 3D virtual reality space.

Next, an operation according to an embodiment of the present invention made as described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5A and 5B.

First, when a predetermined user computer terminal among the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An is connected to the website WS through the Internet communication network (step S10), the web host server HSV uses the service for the service. Membership registration is required, and membership registration is performed through the process of member authentication based on input of member information, user number (ID) and password account, and agreement of membership agreement by operation of the user computer terminal ( Step S11).

In this state, when the user computer terminal performs a selection operation on the appearance specification of the cyber character, the web host server (HSV) is a management computer terminal (COM) based on the information on the appearance specification of the cyber character. The cyber character data produced by the program is stored in the first information database DB1 (step S12).

Then, when the user computer terminal performs a member login operation using a user number and password of which an account is established at the time of membership registration, the web host server (HSV) allows entry into a 3D virtual reality space ( Step S13).

In the state where the member login is made in the user computer terminal, the web host server (HSV) selects a predetermined virtual reality space from among a plurality of three-dimensional virtual reality spaces classified by a specific theme such as an entertainment star (step S14), a cyber character prepared in advance is assigned to the user to enter the selected 3D virtual reality space (step S15).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) determines whether a user who has entered a predetermined three-dimensional virtual reality space attempts to chat with other users (step S16).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the user attempts to chat, the predetermined chat room is selected from a plurality of chat rooms formed in the 3D virtual reality space (step S17), and the voice or text chat is performed in the selected chat room. (Step S18).

Then, the web host server HSV determines whether or not the user ends the chat and if it is determined to end (YES in step S19), the process returns to step S16.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S16, it is determined whether the user performs an operation for watching a concert of a predetermined entertainment star, for example, as an internet broadcasting service using the cyber character (step S20).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the user is performing an operation for watching a concert as a form of internet broadcasting, the user's cyber character is moved to the menu of the concert room (step S21), so that the user's computer terminal The built-in Windows Media Player or RealPlayer can be started to play multimedia files transmitted from the web host server (HSV) or to view the singer's songs through a virtual screen virtually installed on the menu of the concert room. S22).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) determines whether the cyber character entering the menu of the concert room wants to terminate the execution of the menu (step S23).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the user of the cyber character is closing the menu of the concert room, the process returns to the step S16.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is not performing the operation of watching the concert as an Internet broadcasting service, the determination of step S20, the operation for entering a product store menu for the purchase of a predetermined product It is judged whether or not to perform (step S24).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the user controlling the cyber character is performing an operation for entering a product store menu by operating a computer terminal, the web host server (HSV) moves the cyber character within the menu of the product store. (S25), and provides product information in the form of multimedia information so that detailed information on a plurality of products displayed in the corresponding product store menu can be viewed (step S26).

In this state, the web host server HSV determines whether the user of the cyber character who has entered the menu of the merchandise store performs an operation for purchasing a predetermined merchandise (step S27).

As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the user of the cyber character is performing a computer operation for purchasing a predetermined product, the user moves to a payment page and inputs a payment method such as a cash payment or a credit card payment (step S28). The purchase of goods is completed through credit authentication and payment processing through the payment server MSV (step S29).

On the other hand, if the user does not perform an operation for purchasing a product in step S27 or if the purchase of the product is completed in step S29, it is determined whether the user exits from the merchandise store menu by an operation of a computer terminal. (Step S30).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is moving the cyber character to exit the merchandise store menu, the web host server (HSV) returns to the process of step S16.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user has not entered the merchandise store menu according to the determination result of step S24, it is determined whether the user performs an operation for accessing a messaging service (step S31).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is performing an operation for accessing a messaging service from the user computer terminal, the user computer terminal is displayed with the messaging service menu displayed (step S32). In step S33, a message is written in the form of a text or a voice to perform an operation for transmitting to a specific person such as an entertainment star.

If it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is performing an operation for transmitting a predetermined message in the user computer terminal, the message is made in the form of voice or text (step S34). The created message can be transmitted in the form of a text message or voice message of a mobile phone or in the form of an e-mail to a specific person, for example, an entertainment star, to which the user requests transmission (step S35).

On the other hand, the web host server (HSV) determines whether or not to perform the operation for inquiring the message received by the user computer terminal (step S36), if it is determined that the message inquiry operation is performed, the reception A list of the received messages is displayed (step S37), and if the message specified by the operation of the user's computer terminal is written in the form of a voice message from the list of messages, it is output as a voice; The display is displayed via the text message window (step S38).

Next, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is performing an operation for terminating and determining whether or not an operation for terminating a messaging service is performed in the user computer terminal, the process of step S16 occurs. Will be rerun.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user computer terminal is not performing an operation for accessing a messaging service according to the determination result of step S31, performing an operation for entering the multimedia data room menu of the corresponding 3D virtual reality space. It is judged whether or not (step S40).

As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the user computer terminal is using the cyber character to perform an operation for entering the multimedia data room menu in the three-dimensional virtual reality space, the web host server (HSV) is a three-dimensional virtual reality program ( 20), a variety of multimedia materials classified by specific subjects, such as entertainment stars, that is, documents, still images, moving images, and voices can be read (step S41).

Then, the web host server (HSV) judges whether or not the user computer terminal performs an operation for terminating the service of the multimedia library menu (step S42), and ends the multimedia library menu. If it is determined that this is being performed, the process proceeds to the process of step S16 again.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user computer terminal does not perform an operation for entering the multimedia archive menu according to the determination result of step S40, the web host server (HSV) utilizes the 3D virtual reality space to make a wide range. It is determined whether or not a predetermined bulletin board is designated by operation of a keyboard or a mouse of the user computer terminal among the plurality of bulletin boards posted in this step (step S43).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) designates a predetermined bulletin board posted in the 3D virtual reality space by the operation of a keyboard or a mouse in the user computer terminal, the commercial host in the bulletin board The detailed information about the advertisement is transmitted to the computer terminal for the user so that the advertisement is output in the form of a full screen, and the link information on the advertisement board is activated so that the advertiser's website of the advertisement is automatically connected (step S44). ).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) judges whether or not the user computer terminal performs a logout operation for exiting a 3D virtual reality space (step S45), and the computer operation for logout is performed. If it is determined that the service is performed, the 3D virtual reality service is terminated (step S46).

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

That is, in another embodiment of the present invention, the same reference numerals are assigned to components substantially similar to those of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

However, in another embodiment of the present invention, the web host server (HSV) is a three-dimensional virtual reality program 20 in a state in which a user accesses the website WS through the Internet from the plurality of computer terminals A1 to An. Text message and voice chat using the chat system 22, purchase of goods using the shopping mall system 24, watching Internet broadcast using the internet broadcasting system 26, and messaging system 28. When sending and receiving a message using a message or viewing an advertisement in an Internet advertisement area in a 3D virtual reality space, the cyber money can be paid to each user as a mileage point adaptively to each use state. have.

In addition, the web host server (HSV) counts the time the user is connecting to the three-dimensional virtual reality space of the website (WS) using a cyber character, and can pay the cyber money according to the counted time Make sure

The cyber money paid to each user according to the use of the three-dimensional virtual reality space not only enables the function as an electronic money to purchase goods sold in the shopping mall system 24, but also in other online e-commerce sites. It is also intended to be equipped with a function as a universal and compatible electronic money for purchasing desired products.

In addition, the web host server (HSV) is a means that can be given a priority to participate in popular event events, such as a popular entertainment star performance, fan signing event, etc., using the cyber money paid to the user, respectively. Since it is applicable, it is desirable to set an amount standard for the cyber money held by the user so that the user who exceeds the amount can be given a priority to participate in various offline event events.

In addition, the web host server (HSV) is preferably provided with a function as an exchange currency of the cultural gift certificates that can purchase the records, books, etc., or watch cultural events, each cyber money paid to the user.

Next, an operation according to another embodiment of the present invention made as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B.

First, when a predetermined user computer terminal among the plurality of user computer terminals A1 to An is connected to the website WS through the Internet communication network (step S50), the web host server HSV uses the service for the service. Membership registration is required, and membership registration is performed through the process of member authentication based on input of member information, user number (ID) and password account, and agreement of membership agreement by operation of the user computer terminal ( Step S51).

In this state, when the user computer terminal performs a selection operation on the appearance specification of the cyber character, the web host server (HSV) is a management computer terminal (COM) based on the information on the appearance specification of the cyber character. The cyber character data produced by the user is stored in the first information database DB1 (step S52), and if the user computer terminal performs a member login operation using a user number and password for which an account was created at the time of membership registration, cyber It is allowed to enter the three-dimensional virtual reality space using the character (step S53).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) determines whether a user who enters a predetermined 3D virtual reality space attempts to chat with other users (step S54), and the user attempts to chat. If it is determined that the predetermined chat room is selected from a plurality of chat rooms formed in the three-dimensional virtual reality space, the voice or text chat is made in the selected chat room (step S55).

Next, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) ends the chat by determining whether or not the user ends the chat (YES in step S56), the web host server (HSV) counts the time that the user has chatted and at that time After payment of the saber money (step S57), the process returns to step S54.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user does not perform an operation for conducting a chat as a result of the determination in step S54, whether or not an operation for viewing a concert of a predetermined entertainment star is performed as an internet broadcasting service using a cyber character, for example. (Step S58).

As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the user is performing an operation for watching a concert as a form of internet broadcasting, the user's cyber character is moved to the menu of the concert room, and the window media embedded in the user's computer terminal. The player or the real player is operated to play the multimedia file transmitted from the web host server (HSV), or to view the singer's song through a large screen virtually installed on the menu of the concert room (step S59).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) determines whether the cyber character entering the menu of the concert room wants to terminate the execution of the menu (step S60), and the user of the cyber character ends the menu of the concert room. If it is determined that the user has counted the time using the menu of the concert room and paid the cyber money by the time (step S61), the process returns to the process of step S16.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is not performing the operation of watching a concert as an Internet broadcasting service, as a result of the determination of step S58, it is necessary to enter a product store menu for purchase of a predetermined product. It is determined whether or not the operation is performed (step S62).

As a result of the determination, when it is determined that the user is performing an operation for entering a product store menu by operating a computer terminal, the web host server (HSV) moves the product in a state where the cyber character has moved within the product store menu. Product information is provided in the form of multimedia information so that detailed information on a plurality of products displayed in the store menu can be viewed (step S63).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) determines whether the user of the cyber character entering the menu of the merchandise store performs an operation for purchasing a predetermined product (step S64), If it is determined that the user is performing a computer operation for purchasing a predetermined product, the user is directed to the payment page of the website WS to enter a payment method such as a cash payment or a credit card payment, and then the financial settlement server ( The purchase of the product is completed through the credit authentication and the amount payment processing through MSV) (step S65).

Then, the web host server HSV pays the cyber money of the amount determined according to the price of the product purchased by the user (step S66).

On the other hand, if the user does not perform an operation for purchasing a product in step S64 or if the payment of the cyber money according to the purchase of the product is completed in step S66, the user leaves the product store menu by the operation of the computer terminal. If it is determined whether or not (step S67), the web host server (HSV) is determined that the user is moving the cyber character to exit from the product store menu, the process returns to the process of step S16.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user is not entering the merchandise store menu according to the determination result of step S62, it is determined whether the user performs an operation for accessing a messaging service (step S68). If it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is performing an operation for accessing a messaging service in the user computer terminal, the user host computer texts a message in the state of displaying a messaging service menu (step S69). It is determined whether or not to perform an operation for transmitting a specific person such as, for example, an entertainment star, by making it in the form of a voice (step S70).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) is performing an operation for transmitting a predetermined message in the user computer terminal, the message is made in the form of voice or text (step S71). While the created message can be transmitted in the form of a text message or voice message of a mobile phone or in the form of an e-mail to a specific person, for example, an entertainment star, for which the user requests transmission (step S72), the user can send a message. Using the service, the cyber money can be paid in response to the number of times a message is sent to a specific person (step S73).

On the other hand, the web host server (HSV) determines whether or not to perform an operation for inquiring a message received by the user computer terminal, and if it is determined that the message inquiry operation is performed (YES in step S74). In the state in which the list of received messages is displayed for inquiry (step S75), if the message designated by the operation of the user computer terminal is written in the form of a voice message among the list of messages, it is output as voice. In the form of a text message, the text message is displayed through a separate text message window (step S76), and the user pays the cyber money as many as the number of messages inquired in the message list (step S77).

Next, when the web host server (HSV) judges whether or not the operation for terminating a messaging service is performed in the user computer terminal, and judges that an operation for terminating is performed (YES in step S78), The process proceeds to the step S16 again.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user computer terminal is not performing an operation for accessing a messaging service according to the determination result of step S68, performing an operation for entering the multimedia data room menu of the corresponding 3D virtual reality space. If it is determined whether or not (step S79), the user is performing an operation for entering the multimedia data room menu in the three-dimensional virtual reality space using the cyber character, the web host server (HSV) is 3 By operating the dimensional virtual reality program 20 it is possible to browse a variety of multimedia data classified by a specific theme, such as entertainment stars, for example, documents having the form of documents, still pictures, moving pictures, voice (step S80).

Then, the web host server (HSV) determines whether or not the user computer terminal performs an operation for terminating the service of the multimedia archive menu (step S81), and the operation for ending the multimedia archive menu. If it is determined that this is being performed, the user pays the cyber money as many as the number of documents read from the multimedia library menu (step S82), and then proceeds to the process of step S16.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user computer terminal does not perform an operation for entering the multimedia archive menu according to the determination result of step S79, the web host server (HSV) utilizes the 3D virtual reality space to make a wide range. It is judged whether or not a predetermined bulletin board is designated by operation of a keyboard or a mouse of the user computer terminal among the plurality of bulletin boards which have been posted (step S83).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the web host server (HSV) designates a predetermined bulletin board posted in the 3D virtual reality space by the operation of a keyboard or a mouse in the user computer terminal, the commercial host in the bulletin board Detailed information about the advertisement is transmitted to the corresponding computer terminal so that the advertisement is output in the form of a full screen, and link information about the advertisement board is activated to automatically access the advertiser's website of the advertisement (step S84). ).

In this state, the web host server (HSV) pays the cyber money in return for accessing the detailed information of the predetermined advertisement and accessing the website (step S85), and the user computer terminal is three-dimensional. It is determined whether or not to perform a logout operation to exit the virtual reality space (step S86).

As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the user computer terminal is performing a logout operation for exiting the 3D virtual reality space, the web host server (HSV) uses the time spent by the user logging on to the 3D virtual reality space. After counting and paying the cyber money according to the time (step S87), the three-dimensional virtual reality service is terminated (step S88).

On the other hand, the cyber money paid to the user in return for using the 3D virtual reality space can be used not only for various purposes online, but also variously for offline use by applying a predetermined amount of exchange.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific embodiment, It can variously deform and modify in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention, and can implement.

As described above, according to the present invention, a text / voice chat, a purchase of a product, a view of multimedia information, a view of Internet broadcasting, an integrated message using a cyber character on behalf of a user in a single 3D virtual reality space on an Internet communication network. As it becomes possible to simultaneously use the transmission / reception function and the viewing of commercial advertisements, it is possible to quickly and conveniently use various community services.

In addition, in the present invention described above, it is possible to integrate various community services according to a specific theme such as entertainment star in one 3D virtual reality space, thereby concentrating and upgrading commercial marketing such as entertainment marketing. Has another effect.

In addition, in the present invention described above, the user can pay cyber money as a mileage point to each user according to the state of using various services in the 3D virtual reality space, and thus the number of times of use of the 3D virtual reality space by the user. In addition to increasing the number of services, the online service can be quantitatively and qualitatively improved.

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A step in which a cyber character is assigned to a plurality of users who wish to access a 3D virtual reality space through an internet communication network, The user accessing a predetermined 3D virtual reality space from among a plurality of 3D virtual reality spaces classified by a specific subject using a cyber character; Comprising a plurality of community service functions that are built consistently depending on a given subject for the three-dimensional virtual reality space in the one three-dimensional virtual reality space using the cyber character, characterized in that consisting of Cyber Community Service Method Using 3D Virtual Reality System. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of community service functions at this stage include a text / voice chat service function, a multimedia service reading service function, an Internet broadcasting service service function, an integrated messaging service function, an e-commerce service function, and an Internet advertisement reading service function. Cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system, characterized in that it comprises a function. 3. The execution menu of the text / voice chat service function, multimedia data viewing service function, internet broadcasting viewing service function, integrated messaging service function, e-commerce service function, and internet advertisement reading service function are three-dimensional. Cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system characterized in that it is spatially arranged to be available by the movement of the cyber character in the virtual reality space. According to claim 2, wherein the user in the three-dimensional virtual reality space character / voice chat service, multimedia data viewing service function, Internet broadcasting viewing service function, integrated messaging service function, e-commerce service function, Internet advertising reading service When the function is executed, cyber community service method using a three-dimensional virtual reality system, characterized in that made to pay the cyber money in return for executing each service function.