KR20020069341A - Real-time quiz game service system and the method between other people using mobile internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for servicing a question explanation game among multi persons in real time using a wireless Internet and a service method therefor are provided to simultaneously participate in a question explanation game through the wireless Internet and compete in real time. CONSTITUTION: An SMS(Short Message Service) service network(200) informs the generation of game situation to a mobile communication terminal(100) and guides participation. A game service server(300) provides game association data to the mobile communication terminal(100) and processes the game result. A service controller(400) provides the game association data to the game service server(300). A wireless Internet service network(500) connects the game service server(300) to the mobile communication terminal(100).

Description

Real-time quiz game service system and the method between other people using mobile internet}

The present invention relates to a problem solving game service, and more particularly, to a game service system and a service method in which a plurality of participants simultaneously participate in the same network using the wireless Internet.

Wireless Internet Games is a game service provided through mobile phone wireless Internet, which first appeared in 1999, and the number of users is increasing to over 1 million. In 2003, the market size will grow to 100 billion won. It is becoming more and more popular as research results appear.

Such wireless internet games mainly provide game services of various genres such as strategy simulation, arcade, shooting, role-playing, and betting games, but these games mainly take the form of participants participating in individual wireless Internet access. On the other hand, problem solving games or programs are being provided through subtitles or through a part of a broadcast program through airwaves or cable broadcasting (for example, participation in a problem solving game started at a specific time due to VJ coming out of cable broadcasting). Inviting the participants to access the ARS system through a regular phone until a certain time, and when the specific time is reached, a problem is transmitted through broadcast subtitles and the answer is entered into the general phone to compete. Since all of the means for inputting the number depend on ARS using a regular telephone, the number of people who can participate at the same time is limited, and the call setup and answer input process is very complicated. It's so limited that you can compete in real time There is a limit to providing problem solving game services.

On the other hand, the existing problem solving game based on wireless internet is not a large-scale game in which multi-party participates in real time, and the game is less interesting and commercially available because only a few people who simultaneously access a specific point in time compete and solve problems. Falls.

Unlike the conventional game as described above, the present invention proposes a real-time problem solving game that takes a method of inducing competition by calling a plurality of participants belonging to the same group.

1 is a schematic system diagram of a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system according to the present invention.

2 is a detailed system configuration diagram of a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a service flow for a problem solving game service according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

100: mobile communication terminal 110: display device

120: application program execution platform 200: text message service network

300: game service server 302: member information DB

304: Question DB306: Answer DB

308: member authentication unit 310: message input module

312: game data input module 314: text message transmission processing unit

316: game reservation reception unit 318: game connection management unit

320: game data transmission unit 322: game result processing unit

324: compensation unit 326: data storage unit

328: data communication unit 330: service control unit

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes a game participation means for participating in the game; Game participation inducing means for informing the occurrence of a game situation and inducing participation as the game participation means; Game service providing means for providing game related data to the game participation means and processing game results; Game data input means for inputting game related data to be provided to said game service providing means; It is proposed a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system including a game connection means for connecting the game participation means and the game service providing means,

As a specific configuration for realizing the game service according to the present invention as described above, a mobile communication terminal capable of wireless Internet access, provided with a display device and equipped with a wireless Internet application platform; A text message service network having a text message center for text message transmission; A wireless internet service network for providing a wireless internet service; A service controller for inputting problem data for text messages and game services; A member information DB for storing information about members who want to use the service, a problem DB storing a plurality of questions in a database, a correct answer DB storing correct answers of the stored questions, and accessing members. A member authentication unit for performing authentication for the message, a message input module for providing a text message input format for inputting and storing a text message for transmission using the service controller, and inputting problem data for game service using the service controller; A game data input module for providing a data input format for storage, a text message transmission processor for transmitting the input text message to the text message center for transmission to the mobile communication terminal, and a data message transmission module from the mobile communication terminal. Game reservation receiving unit for receiving a game participation request, and the mobile communication terminal A game connection management unit for maintaining and managing a connection with the device, a game data transmission unit for transmitting a problem to the mobile communication terminal, and determining whether the problem solving result transmitted from the mobile communication terminal is correct or not and moving the result. A game result processor for transmitting to a communication terminal, and a reward performer for performing a reward according to the result of the game; A game service server including a data storage unit for storing the result of the game and data generated in each component unit, a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving data with an external device, and a service control unit for operating and managing the component units; It proposes a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system that includes.

The game participation means is a mobile communication terminal, and the game participation inducing means is a text message (SMS) service network including a text message service center (SMSC).

In addition, the game service providing means stores member information classified into a plurality of groups, and the problems for each classified group, calculates the problem solving results of game participants, and performs compensation according to the results of the game, the game The connecting means is characterized in that the wireless Internet network.

In addition, the wireless Internet application platform of the mobile communication terminal is characterized in that the wireless application protocol (WAP) or Qualcomm Brew (Brew) or Sun Microsystems' Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Hereinafter, a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system and a service method thereof according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, a schematic overall system of a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, the game participation means 100 for participating in the game; A game participation inducing means 200 for informing the occurrence of a game situation and inducing participation by the game participation means 100; Game service providing means (300) for providing game-related data to the game participation means (100) and processing game results; Game data input means (400) for inputting game related data to be provided to the game service providing means (300); It is composed of a game connecting means 400 for connecting the game participating means and the game service providing means 300, a more detailed configuration is shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the detailed system configuration diagram of FIG. 2.

2 is a mobile communication terminal 100 capable of accessing a wireless Internet and having a display apparatus 110 and an application program execution platform 120 installed thereon; A text message service network 200 having a text message center 210 for text message transmission; A wireless internet service network 500 for providing a wireless internet service; A service controller 400 for inputting problem data for text messages and game services; Member information DB (302) for storing information about members who want to use the service, a problem DB (304) for storing a plurality of questions in the database, and a correct answer DB for storing the correct answers of the stored problems ( 306, a member authentication unit 308 for authenticating the connected members, and a message input module 310 for providing a text message input format for storing and inputting a text message for transmission using the service controller. And a game data input module 312 which provides a data input format for inputting and storing problem data for game service using the service controller, and the text message for transmitting the input text message to the mobile communication terminal. Text message transmission processing unit 314 for transmitting to the center, and game reservation for receiving the game participation request transmitted from the mobile communication terminal A handing unit 316, a game connection management unit 318 for maintaining and managing a connection with the mobile communication terminal, a game data transmission unit 320 for transmitting a problem to the mobile communication terminal, and the mobile communication terminal. A game result processor 322 for determining whether or not the transmitted problem solving result is correct and transmitting the result to the mobile communication terminal, and a reward performing unit 324 for performing compensation according to the result of the game; A data storage unit 326 for storing the result of the game and data generated in each component, a data communication unit 328 for transmitting and receiving data with an external device, and a service control unit for operating and managing the components; It shows a preferred embodiment according to the invention consisting of a game service server 300 having a 330.

The mobile communication terminal 100 is a terminal that can be connected to the wireless Internet, and includes a display device 110 using a liquid crystal display (LCD), and is an EH wireless application protocol (WAP) or Qualcomm. You are installing at least one of the application execution platforms 120, such as Qualcomm's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) or Sun Microsystems' Java Virtual Machine. It is intended for the fast connection to the wireless Internet and the execution of wireless Internet applications. The Brew is a wireless internet application platform developed by Quillcom, which is equipped with a mobile phone and greatly enhances high-speed multimedia functions compared to the existing wireless internet service, so that color screen, 3D graphics environment, streaming and powerful It is an integrated environment software that provides a variety of services by matching internships to brewers regardless of communication service providers and mobile phone manufacturers.

The text message service network 200 is a conventional text message transmission and reception system, a plurality of repeaters for constructing a smooth wireless call path by improving the call quality for the radio shade area, such as poor communication and poor areas in the wireless communication service area, A mobile switching system (MSC) for connecting a public public telephone network and a mobile communication network, a base station (BTS) for wireless connection with a terminal, and a switching system having a base station controller (BSC) for managing a plurality of base stations and subscribers. The home location register (HLR) containing the information and the location information of the mobile communication terminal 100, a text message center (SMSC) 210 for the delivery of text messages, Internet service provider (ISP), the present invention In the following description and description of the configuration and omit the function description will be described by representing only the configuration of the text message center (SMSC) (210). In the present invention, the text message service network is used for the purpose of inducing the participation of members in order to provide the problem solving game service of the present invention. The generation of a game to members using a text message (SMS) before the game starts. And the start time and the like, and are also used to receive a reservation request through a reply. In addition, by sending a text message (SMS) to the members who want to participate in the game again before the game starts to notify the start of the game to participate in the game immediately, and other members using the game service according to the present invention It is also used as a means of providing branch information.

The wireless Internet service network 500 refers to a service network for using the Internet service using a wireless communication (equipment) such as a mobile phone or a PDA. Unlike the wired Internet using HTML, WML, HDML, or mHTML is usually used. It is serviced in a language suitable for the same wireless Internet, and is serviced using various protocols such as WAP method, Mobile Explorer method and i-mode.

The game service server 300 is a configuration for providing a problem-solving game service according to the present invention, and performs input and management of data and control information necessary for providing a service.

Looking at the detailed configuration of the game service server 300 in more detail, first, the member information DB (302) is the information inputted by users who want to use the problem solving game service according to the present invention through a predetermined membership registration process, That is, it may be a name, address, ID, password, mobile communication number, contact information. The recall information may be directly input to users connected to the wireless Internet through the provision of a membership registration module (not shown), but more preferably, a mobile communication subscriber member information database constructed by a mobile communication provider is used.

The problem DB 304 stores problems provided when serving a game service to members.

The correct answer DB 306 stores the correct answer for each question stored in the question DB 304.

The member authentication unit 308 performs user authentication through the mobile communication terminal 100 of members connected to use the problem solving game service according to the present invention. The user mobile communication connected to the game service server 300. A mobile telephone identification number (MIN) (ie, a telephone number), a terminal unique number (ESN: Electric Serial Number), or the like, which is information unique to the terminal hardware of the terminal 100, may be stored in the member information DB 302. Use a method of authentication against stored information. Of course, it is also possible to enter the issued ID and password when connecting as a member authentication method.

The message input module 310 transmits a text message to the mobile communication terminal 100 for the purpose of inducing the notification of the occurrence of the game to the members and the reservation and participation for the game service. It is a module that supports input and storage of SMS by providing message input format.

The game data input module 312 provides a data input format for inputting game data to be transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 100 of the members through the service controller 400 for a game service. The game data plays a role of converting the game data into a format for transmission to the mobile communication terminal 100 of the member.

The text message transmission processing unit 314 supports a text message service network including the text message center (SMMS) input through the service controller 400 with the support of the message input module 310. And transmits the data to the mobile communication terminal.

The game reservation receiving unit 316 classifies and stores a game reservation or a game participation message transmitted to members through the text message. The game reservation information obtained through the game reservation receiving unit 316 is naturally associated with the member information DB 302 to generate a separate game participation related record.

The game connection management unit 318 maintains the connection of the member through the wireless Internet service network 500 and the continuous communication with the mobile communication terminal 100 to access the problem solving game according to the present invention. Manage it.

The game data transmission unit 320 transmits the problem and the correct answer of the problem DB 304 and the correct answer DB 306 to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the wireless Internet service network 500.

The game result processor 322 compares the correct answer of the member transmitted to the game service server 300 with respect to the game problem transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 100 to the correct answer of the correct answer DB 306. A result is calculated and preferably the result of problem solving is transmitted back to the mobile communication terminal.

The reward performing unit 324 is configured to perform a reward according to the result of the game, the reward method is, for example, if a correct answer is entered earlier, there is a method such as giving more points than the late entered. May be applied in various ways depending on the service provider's settings. The final score and rank are calculated according to the result of the game in which the reward performance is completed, and the result is stored.

The data storage unit 326 stores various records generated by the game service according to the present invention, that is, game accessor information, game progress time, and game result.

The data communication unit 328 performs data transmission and reception with an external device, and various resources such as a modem, a LAN card, a serial port, and RS232c may be used.

The service control unit 330 is to operate and manage the operation of each component constituting the batting service server 500 smoothly.

The service controller 400 is a terminal used by a game service provider according to the present invention, and performs input and management of data and control information necessary for the game service server 300 to provide a service.

Hereinafter, the service method using the multi-party real-time problem solving game service system according to the present invention having the above configuration will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a service flow for a problem solving game service according to the present invention, the method comprising: storing information on members who want to use a service in the member information DB; Storing, at the service controller, the problem and the correct answer to be serviced by using the game data input module in the problem DB and the correct answer DB, respectively; Inputting a reservation request text message for game participation through the service controller and a message input module; Transmitting the input reservation request text message to the text message center by the text message transmission processor and transmitting the text message to the mobile communication terminal through a text message service network; Transmitting a message regarding whether to participate in the game reservation to the game service server by replying to the reservation request text message; Storing the game participation reservation received from the mobile communication terminal in the game reservation reception unit; Transmitting a game participation message to mobile communication terminals of game participation desired members stored in the game reservation receiving unit; Accessing the game service server after the member accesses the wireless Internet through the mobile communication terminal; Managing connection maintenance for the mobile communication terminal in the game connection management unit; Performing member authentication on the members connected to the game service server by the member authentication unit; a problem stored in the problem DB through the game data transmission unit to a mobile communication terminal of a member authenticated as a member after performing the authentication; Transmitting; Selecting an answer to the problem received by the mobile communication terminal and transmitting the answer to the game service server; Determining whether or not the game result processing unit has a correct answer to the received answer using data stored in the correct answer DB and transmitting a result to the mobile communication terminal; Performing a reward according to a game result after the game is finished; It describes a multi-party real-time problem solving game service method comprising the step of storing the results of the problem solving game and the record of the service operation to the data storage.

First, a service provider constructs a problem database, which is a content of a problem solving game to be provided to members, and a correct answer database for the problem by using the service controller 400 in the problem DB 304 and the correct answer DB 306. (S1) At this time, the problem database may be composed of various contents according to the classification of the members, for example, in the case of three-year high school students in grade classification among the member classification, problems related to college entrance, current events, common sense, etc. May include problems.

In addition, a user who wants to use the problem solving game service should store the information in the member information DB 302. The user can use the member information database constructed by the mobile communication service provider used by the user or use the wireless Internet to access the game service server. After providing the required information by accessing the member ID and password can be issued to register as a member. (S2) The members can be divided into various categories according to the needs of the service provider according to the present invention, by age It is desirable to classify by class, occupation, gender, region, grade level, education level, and area of interest.

Then, when the service provider wants to service the problem solving game, the service controller 400 calls the message input module 310 of the game service server 300 and transmits them to the mobile communication terminal 100 of the members. Enter the reservation confirmation message. The message input by the message input module 310 is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 100 through the text message center (SMSC) of the text message service network 200 through the text message transmission processing unit 314. (S3) At this time, the content of the transmitted message includes the notification of the occurrence of the game, the game start time, the reservation query or the like.

The member who confirms the reservation confirmation message sent to the mobile communication terminal 100 selects "participation" or "deny" included in the inquiry of the reservation included in the message to send the participation intention to the game service server 300. (S4) Of course, it may or may not be performed separately later, or may be directly connected to the game service server 300 through the wireless Internet to participate in a game without making a reservation for participation. The game participation reservation sent by the member is stored in the game reservation reception unit 316.

The member who reserved the problem solving game according to the reservation confirmation message is preferably sent a notification message about the game participation once again before the game is started, and the service provider receives the message from the service controller 400. Call the input module 310 to input a message and transmit it to the member's mobile communication terminal (100) (S5).

After receiving the message, the member accesses the wireless Internet network 500 to participate in the game and then accesses the game service server 300 (S6). In this case, the game service server 300 is a member authentication unit ( 308) (S7) The member discrimination method performs authentication through the ID and password transmitted by the member or unique information of the mobile communication terminal 100, for example, wireless. A mobile identification number (MIN) (ie, a telephone number) or a terminal unique number (ESN: Electronic Serial Number) may be compared with data previously stored in the member information DB 302 to perform authentication. If the authentication fails, the process proceeds to the step S6 again. If the member authentication is approved, the game connection management unit 318 maintains the connection with the game service server 300. (S8)

The member connected to the game service server 300 receives a problem provided by the service provider, and the problem transmitted to the mobile communication terminal 100 by the game data transmission unit 320 is not included in the classification of the member. And is preferably transmitted for a period of time (e.g., for 10 minutes). (S9) The problem sent to the members would be a multiple choice question with multiple views, but a simple short answer problem is also possible. In addition, the problems are transmitted at regular intervals, but if the solution is not selected and transmitted to the game service server 300, it is regarded as wrong and proceeds to the next problem.

The member sees the transmitted problem and selects the correct answer. The selected view is transmitted to the game result processing unit 322 of the game service server 300 (S10) and the correct answer of the corresponding problem stored in the correct answer DB 306. By comparison, the result of the noon is sent back to the members, and the cumulative score according to the problem solving game is calculated (S11).

When the problem is corrected in the game, the granting and rewarding points are given to the first member who answered first when each question is sent, or to replay the game between the high scorers through several games. Tournament-type game progress, such as the bar, the rewards resulting from the result of the game will vary, such as prizes or discounts on the telephone bill, the type is not limited.

When the game proceeds and ends in the above manner, the game record is stored in the data storage unit 326 (S12).

The real-time problem solving game service according to the present invention as described above can create a new service that does not exist by providing a new system configuration in which a large number of participants can simultaneously participate in a problem solving game and compete in real time through the wireless Internet. In addition, we want to overcome the limitations of existing services. In addition, by using the bi-directional media delivery characteristics of the wireless Internet, it is possible to play a problem solving game in a multi-party competition method by simultaneously delivering a problem directly to all participants without going through a broadcasting medium. It will be a new type of service to participate in.

In addition, the present invention not only maximizes the number of people who can participate at the same time by inducing all the people who can participate in the game through the text service in advance, but also allows them to compete by classifying / selecting the people who participate in the game by a specific group. Not only can the game become a game, but it also enables competition among people in a certain group, maximizing the interest and commerciality of the game.

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As a game service system, Game participation means for participating in a game; Game participation inducing means for informing the occurrence of a game situation and inducing participation as the game participation means; Game service providing means for providing game related data to the game participation means and processing game results; Game data input means for providing game related data to the game service providing means; Game connection means for connecting the game participation means and the game service providing means Multi-party real-time problem solving game service system including The method according to claim 1, The multi-party real-time problem solving game service system, characterized in that the game participation means is a mobile communication terminal. The method according to claim 1, The game participation inducing means is a text message (SMS) service network including a text message service center (SMSC), multi-party real-time characterized in that it sends a text message informing the game participation means of the reservation request and the start of the game participation means; Problem Solving Game Service System The method according to claim 1, The game service providing means stores member information classified into a plurality of groups and problems classified by the group, and calculates a problem solving result of game participants and performs compensation according to the result of the game. Multi-party real-time problem solving game service system The method according to claim 1, The multi-party real-time problem solving game service system, characterized in that the game connection means is a wireless Internet network. As a game service system, A mobile communication terminal capable of wireless internet access and including a display device; A text message service network having a text message center for text message transmission; A wireless internet service network for providing a wireless internet service; A service controller for inputting problem data for text messages and game services; A member information DB for storing information about members who want to use the service, a problem DB storing a plurality of questions in a database, a correct answer DB storing correct answers of the stored problems, and accessing members. A member authentication unit for performing authentication for the message, a message input module for providing a text message input format for inputting and storing a text message for transmission using the service controller, and inputting problem data for game service using the service controller; A game data input module for providing a data input format for storage, a text message transmission processor for transmitting the input text message to the text message center for transmission to the mobile communication terminal, and a data message transmission module from the mobile communication terminal. Game reservation receiving unit for receiving a game participation request, and the mobile communication terminal A game connection management unit for maintaining and managing a connection with the device, a game data transmission unit for transmitting a problem to the mobile communication terminal, and determining whether the problem solving result transmitted from the mobile communication terminal is correct or not and moving the result. A game result processor for transmitting to a communication terminal, and a reward performer for performing a reward according to the result of the game; A game service server including a data storage unit for storing the results of the game and data generated in each component unit, a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device, and a service control unit for operating and managing the component units; Multi-party real-time problem solving game service system that includes The method of claim 6, The mobile communication terminal is a multi-party real-time problem solving game service system, characterized in that equipped with at least one of a wireless application protocol, brew, Java virtual machine. A plurality of game participation means for participating in a game; Game participation inducing means for informing the occurrence of a game situation and inducing participation as the game participation means; Game service providing means for providing game related data to the game participation means and processing game results; Game data input means for providing game related data to the game service providing means; In the multi-party real-time problem solving game service system comprising a game connection means for connecting the game participation means and the game service providing means, Providing game related data to the game service providing means by the game data input means; Notifying the occurrence of a game situation to the plurality of game participation means through the game participation inducing means; Accessing the game service providing means by the plurality of game participation means; The game service providing means providing a game service to the plurality of game participation means; Multi-party real-time problem solving game service method including A mobile communication terminal capable of wireless internet access and including a display device; A text message service network having a text message center for text message transmission; A wireless internet service network for providing a wireless internet service; A service controller for inputting problem data for text messages and game services; A member information DB for storing information about members who want to use the service, a problem DB storing a plurality of questions in a database, a correct answer DB storing correct answers of the stored questions, and accessing members. A member authentication unit for performing authentication for the message, a message input module for providing a text message input format for inputting and storing a text message for transmission using the service controller, and inputting problem data for game service using the service controller; A game data input module for providing a data input format for storage, a text message transmission processor for transmitting the input text message to the text message center for transmission to the mobile communication terminal, and a data message transmission module from the mobile communication terminal. Game reservation receiving unit for receiving a game participation request, and the mobile communication terminal A game connection management unit for maintaining and managing a connection with the device, a game data transmission unit for transmitting a problem to the mobile communication terminal, and determining whether the problem solving result transmitted from the mobile communication terminal is correct or not and moving the result. A game result processor for transmitting to a communication terminal, and a reward performer for performing a reward according to the result of the game; A game service server including a data storage unit for storing the result of the game and data generated in each component unit, a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving data with an external device, and a service control unit for operating and managing the component units; In the multi-party real-time problem solving game service system including, Storing information about members who want to use a service in the member information DB; Storing, at the service controller, the problem and the correct answer to be serviced by using the game data input module in the problem DB and the correct answer DB, respectively; Inputting a reservation request text message for game participation through the service controller and a message input module; Transmitting the input reservation request text message to the text message center by the text message transmission processor and transmitting the text message to the mobile communication terminal through a text message service network; Transmitting a message regarding whether to participate in the game reservation to the game service server by replying to the reservation request text message; Storing the game participation reservation received from the mobile communication terminal in the game reservation reception unit; Transmitting a game participation message to mobile communication terminals of game participation desired members stored in the game reservation receiving unit; Accessing the game service server after the member accesses the wireless Internet through the mobile communication terminal; Managing connection maintenance for the mobile communication terminal in the game connection management unit; Performing member authentication on the members connected to the game service server by the member authentication unit; Transmitting a problem stored in the problem DB through the game data transmission unit to a mobile communication terminal of a member authenticated as a member after performing the authentication; Selecting an answer to the problem received by the mobile communication terminal and transmitting the answer to the game service server; Determining whether or not the game result processing unit has a correct answer to the received answer using data stored in the correct answer DB and transmitting a result to the mobile communication terminal; Performing a reward according to a game result after the game is finished; Storing the result of the problem solving game and a record of the service operation in the data storage unit; Multi-party real-time problem solving game service method including The method of claim 9, Multi-party real-time problem solving game service method, characterized in that for transmitting the reservation request text message only to a specific group of the members stored in the member information DB The method of claim 10, The particular group is a multi-party real-time problem solving game service method, characterized in that classified by age, occupation, gender, region, grade, hobby, education, interest area, etc.