KR20030065705A - An On-Line Membership Registering System Using Game Service And Storage Medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for joining a member by on-line is provided to supply a game service for each member without paying the money and to supply member data to an Internet service company which collects members. CONSTITUTION: The first financial data transmission unit transmits predetermined financial data to an operator server(12) from a specific designated Internet server(14) on the Internet(10). A game server(16) supplies a game service to members on the Internet(10). The second financial data transmission unit transmits a partial portion of the financial data to the game server(16) from the operator server(12). In the case that a client computer(18) of a member who does not have a membership is connected to the game server(16), a member database receives and stores data with respect to an identity of the member. A member data transmission unit transmits member data stored in the member database to the designated Internet server(14) and the operator server(12). A count unit is included in the designated Internet server(14) and the operator server(12) and counts records of the member data. A comparison unit compares the calculation of the count unit with the number of predetermined members. In the case that the calculation is not less than the number of predetermined members, a command transmission unit transmits a transmission command of the financial data to the first financial data transmission unit.

Description

An On-Line Membership Registering System Using Game Service And Storage Medium}

The present invention relates to an online membership system and a recording medium using a game service, and more particularly, to providing a game service to members free of charge, and to providing it to other Internet companies that require such member data for a fee. It is about.

As the Internet becomes more common and active, more companies or sites that provide various services (eg, news, auctions, e-commerce, insurance, banking, co-purchase, community, education, advertising, etc.) on the Internet are increasing. Accordingly, each site is different in economic value depending on the URL name, the originality of the content provided or the number of members subscribed. Therefore, each Internet server provides various contents to provide various events to differentiate from competitors or increase membership.

However, the recent increase in the number of crimes that illegally trade or exchange personal information of members, and the protection of personal privacy has emerged as a social concern, it is increasingly difficult to increase the number of members significantly.

In addition, in the case of game sites on the Internet, there are many companies that provide game services for a fee or for free. However, since games that are interesting enough to attract user's interest are provided for a fee, many young people have hacked others' IDs or illegally copied games.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the first object of the present invention is to provide a game service for each member free of charge and to provide member data to Internet service companies that require members It is to provide an online membership system and a recording medium using a game service.

The second object of the present invention is to register an online membership using a game service such that an Internet service company requiring a member pays a certain amount in proportion to the member data, and a part of the paid amount is transferred to the game company for use in management. It is to provide a system and a recording medium.

An object of the present invention as described above, the first financial data transmission means capable of transmitting predetermined financial data from the designated Internet server 14 specified on the Internet (10) to the operator server 12; A game server 16 providing game services to members free of charge on the Internet 10; Second financial data transmission means for transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server 12 to the game server 16; Member database means for receiving and storing data relating to the identity of the member when the non-member client computer 18 is connected to the game server 16; Member data transmission means for transmitting the member data stored in the member database means to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Counting means provided in each designated Internet server 14 and operator server 12 to count records of the member data; Comparison means for comparing the coefficient of the counting means with a predetermined number of members; And command transmission means for transmitting a financial data transmission command to the first financial data transmission means when the coefficient is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of members according to the comparison result of the comparison means. It can be achieved by an online membership device.

In addition, the object of the present invention as described above, the game server 16 for providing a game service to the members for free on the Internet (10); Member database means for receiving and storing data relating to the identity of the member when the non-member client computer 18 is connected to the game server 16; Member data transmission means for transmitting the member data stored in the member database means to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Counting means provided in each designated Internet server 14 and operator server 12 to count records of the member data; First financial data transmission means for transmitting the financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the count of the counting means; And second financial data transmission means for transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server 12 to the game server 16. Also, it may be achieved by an online member subscription device using a game service. have.

And, the data on the identity of the member preferably includes the member's ID, password, email address, telephone number, address, social security number, and the like.

In addition, the object of the present invention as described above, the step of transmitting the predetermined financial data from the designated Internet server 14 specified on the Internet 10 to the operator server 12 (S100); Transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server 12 to a game server 16 (S110); A non-member accessing the game server 16 via the Internet 10 (S120); The non-member selecting a member registration menu and inputting member data (S130); Storing the input member data in the game server (S140); Transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server (14) and the operator server (12); Storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 (S160); Comparing the coefficient and the predetermined number of members, the step of performing the step S100 if the coefficient is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of members achieved by the online member registration method using a game service, characterized in that it comprises a step (S170). Can be.

And, the object of the present invention as described above, furthermore, the non-member accessing the game server 16 via the Internet (10) (S200); The non-member selecting a member registration menu and inputting member data (S210); Storing the input member data in the game server (S220); Transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server (14) and the operator server (S230); Storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 (S240); Transmitting financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the coefficient (S250); Transmitting (S260) a portion of the financial data from the operator server (12) to the game server (16); It can also be achieved by an online membership registration method using a game service characterized in that it comprises a.

In addition, an object of the present invention is a program code that is executable by a computer, allowing a member or a non-member to connect to the game server 16 via the Internet (10); Program code for displaying a member registration menu to the non-member and inputting member data; Program code that provides game services to members for free; Program code for storing the inputted member data in the game server; Program code for transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 via the Internet 10; Program code for storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Program code for transmitting financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the coefficient; Program code for transmitting a portion of the financial data from the operator server (12) to the game server (16); Of course, it can also be achieved by a recording medium comprising a.

Other objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments associated with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a network diagram of an online membership system using a game service according to the present invention;

2 is a table configuration diagram of a database device provided in the operator server 12 of FIG.

3 is a block diagram of a member registration guide window 30 for guiding a member to a non-member in the game server 16 according to the present invention;

4 is a configuration diagram of a screen for registering a member window 40 for inputting member data in a game server according to the present invention;

5 is a flowchart of an online membership registration method using a game service according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating an online membership registration method using a game service according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

<Short Description of Main Reference Signs>

10: internet, 12: operator server,

14: designated Internet server, 16: game server,

18: nonmember client computer,

20: database device, 30: membership registration window,

40: Membership window.

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

1 is a network diagram of an online membership system using a game service according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in order to implement the present invention, at least an operator server 12, a plurality of non-member client computers 18, a designated Internet server 14, and a game server 16 are connected to the Internet 10. have.

The operator server 12 is capable of data transmission with the game server 18 and the designated Internet server 14, manages the movement of member data, and thereby manages the movement of financial data. To this end, it has a homepage (not shown) of a specific address on the Internet 10, and includes a plurality of database tables (described in FIG. 2), an email server (not shown), an SQL server (not shown), and the like. do.

The client computer 18 of the user (member or non-member) is a computer owned by each user. When the user joins the game server 16 as a member, the user has the status of the member, and thereafter, the game is free. Can be. Although only one client computer 18 is shown in FIG. 1, virtually any computer capable of accessing the Internet may be a client computer 18.

Designated Internet server 14 is a company that provides a variety of Internet services (for example, news, auctions, e-commerce, insurance, banking, joint purchase, community, education, advertising, etc.) by opening the homepage at a specific homepage address, This server is owned by companies that want to increase their membership.

The game server 16 is a server owned and operated by a company that provides online games such as Fortress and Diablo, starting with Baduk and Shogi. If you log in as a member and log in as a member of the server 16, you can enjoy the game for free, and the data about the member's personal information is transmitted to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12.

2 is a table configuration diagram of a database device provided in the operator server 12 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a designated Internet server DB 22, a game server DB 24, a member DB 26, and other DBs 28 are provided below the database device 20.

The designated Internet server DB 22 is a table for storing and retrieving information on the identity of Internet companies providing various services. To this end, the company's company name, homepage address, e-mail address, representative name, telephone number, fax number, type of service provided (e.g., news, auctions, e-commerce, etc.), current memberships, financial costs per member ( For example, fields related to ten won) are defined.

The game server DB 24 is a table for storing and retrieving information about a company providing a game. To this end, the company's company name, homepage address, e-mail, address, representative name, phone number, fax number, game type (e.g. action, puzzle, portal, arcade, strategy simulation, etc.) provided, number of current members, visitors Fields are defined.

The member DB 26 is a table for storing and retrieving information about transmitted member data. For this purpose, fields related to serial number, member name, ID, password, social security number, e-mail, address, mobile phone, interest (for example, computer, travel, movie, game, etc.), game server to access are defined. .

The other DB 28 is a table that defines, stores, and retrieves information (for example, information related to transmission or reception of financial data, a payment method, a transaction history, etc.) in addition to the table.

3 is a block diagram of the member registration guide window 30 for guiding a non-member to register in the game server 16 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, when a non-member accesses the game server 16 for the first time through his client computer 18, a guide window 30 as shown in FIG. Displayed on a monitor (not shown) of the computer 18.

Information window (30) is "members must first register to enjoy free games. Do you want to join?" Encourage membership by displaying the message. In this case, the non-member is required to enter the personal information by selecting the "Yes" button 32 to qualify as a member. If the "no" button 34 is selected, membership is canceled, and the homepage (not shown) of the game site is returned.

4 is a configuration diagram of a screen for registering a member window 40 for inputting member data in the game server according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, in order to register as a member, name 41, ID 42, password 43, social security number 45, email 46, address 47, mobile phone 48, interests (49) and the like, then press the "Register" button 50. At this time, the inputted information has a status as member data and is stored once in the game server 16. However, if the "cancel" button 52 is pressed, all of the input data is deleted and the screen returns to the homepage of the game site.

Hereinafter, the operation method of the present invention will be described in detail based on the member data input as described above.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an online membership registration method using a game service according to a first embodiment of the present invention. First, as a preparation step, the operator of the designated Internet server 14 and the operator of the game server 16 access the operator server 12 and agree to the terms provided to join as a member. The main contents of the agreement are that the designated Internet server 14 first transmits and pays certain financial data to the operator server 12 and subsequently receives member data from the game server 16. At this time, the unit price per member data is determined.

Financial data may be cash data, cyber money, mileage points, etc., which can be used to remit bank accounts online.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, predetermined financial data is transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 specified on the Internet 10 to the operator server 12 (S100). The financial data may be, for example, one million won or ten million won.

Next, the operator server 12 transmits a portion of the financial data (eg, 80% of the financial data) to the game server 16 (S110). Thus, it can be said that the prepaid payment relationship of the price is terminated once.

Then, the game server 16 provides a game service on the Internet 10 and starts to receive membership. Accordingly, the non-member accesses the game server 16 through the Internet (10) (S120).

Next, when the non-member selects the member registration menu from the member registration guide window 30 as shown in FIG. 3, the member registration window 40 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. At this time, each non-member enters data about his or her identity (S130). The data thus input is used as member data of the member.

Then, the input member data is first stored in the game server 16 (S140).

Then, the game server 16 transmits the member data to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12, respectively (S150). At this time, if necessary, the member data can be configured to be transmitted only to the designated Internet server 14.

Then, the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 stores and counts the transmitted member data (S160).

By comparing the coefficient with a predetermined number of members (for example, target 1000), if the coefficient is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of members (1000), all members corresponding to the prepaid financial data are subscribed. In operation S170, the process is determined again. At this time, if the coefficient is short of the predetermined number of members, the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 can continue to receive the member data.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an online membership registration method using a game service according to a second embodiment of the present invention. First, as a preparation step, the operator of the designated Internet server 14 and the operator of the game server 16 access the operator server 12 and agree to the terms provided to join as a member. The main content of the agreement is that the designated Internet server 14 transmits the financial data to the operator server 12 in proportion to the member data transmitted. At this time, the unit price per member data is determined.

Then, the game server 16 provides a game service on the Internet 10 and starts to receive membership. Accordingly, the non-member accesses the game server 16 via the Internet 10 (S200).

Next, when the non-member selects the member registration menu from the member registration guide window 30 as shown in FIG. 3, the member registration window 40 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. At this time, each non-member enters data about his or her identity (S210). The data thus input is used as member data of the member.

Then, the input member data is first stored in the game server 16 (S220).

Then, the game server 16 transmits the member data to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12, respectively (S230). At this time, if necessary, the member data can be configured to be transmitted only to the designated Internet server 14.

Then, the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 stores and counts the transmitted member data (S240).

That is, when new member data is transmitted, the designated Internet server 14 transmits the member data unit price (for example, 100 won per member data) to the operator server 12 in proportion to it (S250).

Next, a portion (eg, 80%) of the financial data is transmitted from the operator server 12 to the game server 16 (S260). This process is performed in real time each time member data is transmitted.

The system of the present invention can be implemented as a series of instructions that can be read and executed by a computer, which instructions can be recorded on a record carrier. Examples of such a recording medium include a hard disk, a RAM device, a ROM device, a compact disk, a DVD, a CD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk, a floppy disk, a digital tape, a memory stick, and the like.

In the present invention, one designated Internet server 14 and one game server 16 are shown and described with reference to the operator server 12, but this is for the purpose of explanation and understanding, in practice, the operator server 12 A plurality of designated Internet server 14 and a plurality of game server 15 is configured and operated around.

In addition, within the gist of the present invention, various payment methods (for example, interim payment and payment for a certain period) may be introduced in addition to prepaid and postpaid payment for member data.

In addition, one member data may be provided to the plurality of designated Internet servers 14, and the member data input from the plurality of game servers 16 may be provided to only one designated Internet server 14. .

The contents of the member data are also not limited to FIG. 4, and may add items required by the operator of the designated Internet server 14 or delete unnecessary items.

In addition, when registering as a member, the member data may be transferred to another site and used in advance, and a procedure for requesting the user's consent may be added.

In the present invention, a game company that provides a game is targeted, but in addition to a game, a company that provides various entertainment such as a quiz service and an mp3 service on the Internet may also be targeted.

In the present invention has been shown and described as providing the game to the members free of charge in the game server, in addition, it may be set to provide a predetermined prize to the members according to the game results. At this time, the cost for providing the prize may be covered by part of the financial data received from the operator server.

According to the online subscription system and the recording medium using the game service according to the present invention as described above, it is possible to provide the game service to each member free of charge and to provide the member data to the Internet service company that needs the member There is this.

In addition, the distribution of such member data is legal since it is made with the consent of the member in advance.

Then, as an internet service company that requires a member pays a certain amount in proportion to the member data, a part of the paid amount is transferred to the game company for use in management. Therefore, the operator of the game has the advantage that can easily secure a large number of free members.

Although the present invention has been described in connection with the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, it is possible to make various modifications or variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the appended claims will cover such modifications and variations as fall within the spirit of the invention.

Claims (6)

First financial data transmission means capable of transmitting predetermined financial data from the designated Internet server 14 specified on the Internet 10 to the operator server 12; A game server 16 providing game services to members free of charge on the Internet 10; Second financial data transmission means for transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server 12 to the game server 16; Member database means for receiving and storing data relating to the identity of the member when the non-member client computer 18 is connected to the game server 16; Member data transmission means for transmitting the member data stored in the member database means to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Counting means provided in each designated Internet server 14 and operator server 12 to count records of the member data; Comparison means for comparing the coefficient of the counting means with a predetermined number of members; And And a command transmitting means for transmitting a transfer command of the financial data to the first financial data transmitting means when the coefficient is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of members according to the comparison result of the comparing means. Member registration device. A game server 16 providing game services to members free of charge on the Internet 10; Member database means for receiving and storing data relating to the identity of the member when the non-member client computer 18 is connected to the game server 16; Member data transmission means for transmitting the member data stored in the member database means to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Counting means provided in each designated Internet server 14 and operator server 12 to count records of the member data; First financial data transmission means for transmitting the financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the count of the counting means; And And second financial data transmission means for transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server (12) to the game server (16). According to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the data on the member's personal information online membership registration apparatus using a game service, characterized in that including the member's ID, password, email address, telephone number, address, social security number. Transmitting predetermined financial data from the designated Internet server 14 specified on the Internet 10 to the operator server 12 (S100); Transmitting a part of the financial data from the operator server 12 to a game server 16 (S110); A non-member accessing the game server 16 via the Internet 10 (S120); The non-member selecting a member registration menu and inputting member data (S130); Storing the input member data in the game server (S140); Transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server (14) and the operator server (12); Storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 (S160); And comparing the coefficient with a predetermined number of members and performing the step S100 when the coefficient is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of members (S170). Non-member accessing the game server 16 via the Internet 10 (S200); The non-member selecting a member registration menu and inputting member data (S210); Storing the input member data in the game server (S220); Transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server (14) and the operator server (S230); Storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 (S240); Transmitting financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the coefficient (S250); Transmitting (S260) a portion of the financial data from the operator server (12) to the game server (16); Online membership registration method using a game service comprising a. Executable by computer, Program code for allowing a member or non-member to access the game server 16 via the Internet 10; Program code for displaying a member registration menu to the non-member and inputting member data; Program code that provides game services to members for free; Program code for storing the inputted member data in the game server; Program code for transmitting the member data to the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12 via the Internet 10; Program code for storing and counting member data transmitted from the designated Internet server 14 and the operator server 12; Program code for transmitting financial data from the designated Internet server 14 to the operator server 12 according to the coefficient; Program code for transmitting a portion of the financial data from the operator server (12) to the game server (16); Recording medium comprising a.