KR20030092649A - System and method for linking corresponding offline and online objects using data exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An interlinking system and method is provided to interlink an online game activity to a cyber object, and to offer a game environment for enabling a user to compete with others, to bring up the cyber object and to play with others by using an offline object type device. CONSTITUTION: The system comprises plural object type devices(300), plural client computers(200), a main system(100), and a data exchange system. The plural object type devices(300) change functions or performances by themselves, generate data on the changed functions or performances, receive data from a cyber object, and change the functions or performances according to the data from the cyber object. The plural client computers(200), connected to the object type devices(300), transmit or receive data. The main system(100), connected to the client computers(200), applies the data on the changed functions or performances of the object type devices(300) to the cyber object, changes the functions or performances of the cyber object, and offers the data on the changed functions or performances of the cyber object to the client computers(200). The data exchange system exchanges the data between the object type devices(300) and the cyber object.

Description

Interworking system and data through the exchange of data between the corresponding objects on and off line {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LINKING CORRESPONDING OFFLINE AND ONLINE OBJECTS USING DATA EXCHANGE}

The present invention relates to a system and method for interworking by exchanging data between corresponding objects on which functions and performances change, and more particularly, by using data interworking between an offline object type device and an online cyber object. The present invention relates to a system and a method for changing the function and performance of an object both online and offline, as well as interoperating its state both online and offline.

In the 1990's, with the development of the Internet, informatization has progressed more rapidly, allowing you to do things online that you couldn't imagine. The Internet has a strong influence not only in the field of electronic commerce that purchases goods online, but also in all fields such as online learning, broadcasting, games, etc.

Particularly, in the case of games, because of its colorful graphics, high processing capacity and transmission speed are required. Therefore, in the past, it was not possible to enjoy such a game as a counterpart online. However, due to the development of high-speed information communication networks such as ADSL, it is possible to transmit a large amount of datata in high speed games such as online games, which has not been possible in the past, and now such online games are actively performed.

Among such online games, there are a number of games in which the contents are executed in the cyber space and the character is raised in the game. Such a game consists of selecting a character in cyber space and then fostering the character according to his or her taste. In addition, when a character needs a certain equipment, it is used to improve the character's ability by purchasing or using it online.

Korean Patent Application Publication No. 2002-004203 describes such a game system using a conventional Internet. Here, a description is given in detail of a system in which a character fought using a terminal is played while performing mutual communication using an internet communication means. As described above, a game system using the Internet includes a portable terminal for nurturing a virtual character, a plurality of client computers, a plurality of client computers, and an internet network, which receive information of a virtual character stored in the portable terminal through an interface. A control server that is connected through a control to apply a plurality of character information provided from each client computer to perform a game, a plurality of game servers connected to the control server to provide a game program, unique information and character information of a plurality of clients It includes a user database server that stores and provides it to the control server. Such hardware includes a process of receiving character information stored from a portable terminal connected to a network game system and a computer interface, a process of transmitting the character information to an internet server connected to an internet network through a computer and a communication means, and a game server connected to an internet server. The process of performing a network game is performed by transmitting character information.

However, such a game is played online only, and does not describe the means for linking with offline. On the contrary, a product that allows the development of function and performance to be progressed even in off-line products has been attracting great attention of consumers. Increasingly, products that incorporate the concept of nurturing are adding the capability and performance to communicate with consumers in an interactive manner.

As consumers are pursuing the desire for activities in the cyberspace as well as the offline activities, there is an urgent need for a system and a method for realizing them.

The present invention is to provide consumers with a gaming environment that is linked with online game activities in cyberspace through cyber objects, enabling competition, upbringing and gaming activities with an object-type device directly in the offline, The present invention aims to provide a system and method for fostering own objects online and offline.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a system and method capable of transmitting and receiving information data on the improvement of functions and performance on-line and off-line in order to foster their own objects on-line and off-line.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall system of the present invention.

2 is a view showing the internal structure of the main system according to the present invention.

3 is a view showing the internal structure of the object-type device according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a process of applying a degree of function and performance improvement of a corresponding cyber object on-line to an off-line object-type device according to the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a process of applying a function and performance improvement of an off-line object-type device to a corresponding cyber object on-line.

The present invention is a mutual interworking system through the data exchange between the corresponding object on-line and off-line, the function and performance changes on its own, and the changes in function and performance are dataized and provided to the corresponding cyber objects, and receive the data Multiple object-type devices that can change the function and performance of the, Multiple client computers that are connected to each other to send and receive data, Connect and send data to and from the client computer, Change data of function and performance of the object-type device Apply the program to cyber objects through the program or change the function and performance of the cyber objects through the program to make them data and provide them to the client computer, and the main system that enables the game between these cyber objects and the exchange of data. Internet and Interfe It includes a system for exchanging data between cyber-objects and object-type devices including electronic devices. By exchanging the data as described above, the present invention forms the object-type device and the corresponding cyber object in terms of function and performance.

In addition, the main system of the present invention, the server for transmitting and receiving data with the client server, the application program unit, the application program unit for applying the data transmitted and received from the server to the cyber object, and to play the game between the cyber objects It may include a database unit for calling and storing the applied cyber objects, and a control unit for controlling them.

The object type device of the present invention includes an input / output unit for transmitting and receiving data to and from a client computer, a CPU for transmitting and receiving data from an input / output unit and converting the same, a memory connected thereto for loading a program into the CPU, and a function and performance connected to the CPU. Sensor unit for detecting changes and sending them to the CPU, the display unit connected to the CPU to display the operation status on the screen according to the command, the power unit for driving the body according to the CPU command, and the CPU It is desirable to include a power source for driving all the components.

In addition, the method of interworking through the data exchange between the corresponding object between the online and offline of the present invention, the client computer accessing the main system, the client computer authenticates the connection to the main system, the main system cyber objects Calling the data from the database unit in the main system, changing the performance of the cyber object using a program of the main system, and applying the changes in the function and performance of the cyber object to the object type device connected to the client computer. Include.

In addition, the method of interoperating with each other through data exchange between corresponding objects between on-line and off-line of the present invention comprises the steps of: client computer data of function and performance changes of the object-type device; client computer connection to the main system; Authenticating the connection to the main system, invoking the cyber object from a database unit in the main system, and changing the performance of the cyber object using a program of the main system.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described embodiments of the present invention;

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall system of the present invention. The overall system of the present invention is largely composed of the main system 100, a plurality of client computers 200 and a plurality of object-type device (300). The object-type device 300 may be, for example, a robot operating offline. The object type device 300 has a certain appearance, and cyber objects having the same appearance exist in the cyber space by the main system 100.

As shown by the dashed-dotted line of FIG. 1, in the present invention, since the plurality of client computers 200 are connected to the main system 100, the user may use the object type device 300 itself through the plurality of client computers 200. The function and performance may be transmitted as data, and may be applied to cyber objects that are identical to the object type device 300 in the cyber space operated by the main system 100. On the contrary, as indicated by the dashed-dotted line of FIG. 1, the user virtually confronts his or her cyber object with a cyber object that is nurtured by another user connected to another client computer 200 through the main system 100, or a training program. It can also improve or decrease the function and performance of its cyber objects. The improvement and deterioration of the function and performance of the cyber object in the cyber space are converted into the information data in the main system 100 and then transmitted to the object type device 300 through the client computer 200 of the user. The device 300 receives the information data and then converts the information data to achieve the same performance.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 for simplicity, an interface device is provided between hardware for efficient exchange of information data between systems. Therefore, by using the data exchange system including the Internet and the interface device, it is possible to exchange data between the object-type device and the corresponding cyber objects.

2 shows the structure of the main system 100 in the system of the present invention. The main system 100 is connected to a client computer, the application unit 20 for providing a program online, a database unit 30 for calling and storing information about cyber objects, and a plurality of client computers and information data It consists of a server 40 for exchanging, and a control unit 10 for controlling them.

In the present invention as described above, the client computer connects to the server 40 of the main system 100 and requests a call of its own cyber object. In this case, the cyber object is called from the database unit 30, and the application program unit 20 is called. It can be fostered by running a training program or a virtual confrontation with a cyber object called by another client computer within. Since the program operation result is applied to the cyber object and stored in the database unit 30 and transmitted to the client computer through the server 40, the user can apply the result to the object type device through the interface device to the client computer. .

On the contrary, the user purchases a specific device from outside and attaches it to the object-type device to improve the function and performance of the object-type device, and then converts the function and performance into data to connect to the client computer through the interface device, By connecting the main computer online and applying it to the corresponding cyber object, the function and performance of the corresponding cyber object can also be improved as online.

3 shows an exemplary internal structure of the object-like device 300 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the interior of the object type device 300 includes an input / output unit 31, a central processing unit (CPU) 32, a memory 33, a sensor unit 34, and a display unit ( 35), a power unit 36 and a power source 37. In FIG. 3, the CPU 32 and other control components are separated for description, but they may be fabricated as one.

Hereinafter, the internal structure of the object type device 300 will be described in detail.

The input / output unit 31 of the object type device 300 shown in FIG. 3 is connected to a client computer through an interface device, and can transmit and receive performance improvement data for a corresponding cyber object online as well as input a user's instruction. I can work it. In addition, the CPU 32 identifies the current state of the object type device 300 by inputting and outputting the data based on the information received by the sensor unit 34 through a sensor installed in every corner of the object type device 300. Through the section 31, it is transmitted to the client computer. The sensor unit 34 may detect an operation when the user uses the object type device by using an infrared method and a wired method.

The memory 33 plays a role of loading a program into the CPU 32 using a flash memory or the like. The display unit 35 connected to the CPU 32 displays the current function, performance, and operation state of the object-type device 300 on the screen, and enables the user to check a command input if necessary.

In addition, since the object-type device 300 of FIG. 3 has its own power unit 36 and power source 37, the object type device 300 may be separated from the client computer and operate separately. Therefore, the user can play with the remote control the object-type device 300.

Figure 4 shows the overall flow chart of the present invention, in detail the process of applying the degree of improvement of the function and performance of the corresponding cyber objects on-line to the object-type device on-line in detail.

All steps start from step S401 of FIG. After the client computer accesses the main system in step S402, the client computer goes through a member verification procedure in step S403. In the case of a member, the process proceeds directly to step S405. If the member is not a member, the process proceeds to step S404 and the member registration process is performed. In step S405, the corresponding cyber object corresponding to the object-type device offline is called from the database unit of the main system, and in step S406, the function and performance of the corresponding cyber object are simulated through a virtual confrontation or training program with other cyber objects. Can be improved. This virtual confrontation or training program improves the functionality and performance of the corresponding cyber objects in real time.

After ending the program, it is determined in step S407 whether to apply the functional and performance changes of the corresponding cyber object to the object-type device connected to the client computer. If it is determined not to apply, the current state is stored in the database unit in step S408, and all processes are terminated in step S409. If it is determined to apply, go to step S410 to check whether the object-type device is connected to the client computer. In case of being connected, the process moves to step S411 to apply the enhanced functions and capabilities of the cyber object to the connected object type device through the interface device. The application method may allow the operation to be made faster by supplying more power for driving the motor when the object type device is provided with a power unit, as shown in FIG. 3, or when the object type device is a robot in particular. At the same time, the number of joints that can be controlled can be increased to make the operation more versatile.

In step S412, all processes are finished. This allows the online enhanced features and capabilities of the corresponding cyber object to be applied to the object-type device offline.

Contrary to the process of FIG. 4, FIG. 5 illustrates in a flowchart a method of applying the functional and performance enhancement of an off-line object-type device to a corresponding cyber object on-line. The improvement in functionality and performance of these off-line object-type devices can be achieved by upgrading components. For example, the case where the drive motor etc. which the object type apparatus was equipped with is replaced with a larger power is mentioned. Such an exemplary case will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5.

In FIG. 5, starting at step S501, the CPU built in the object-type device recognizes this in step S502, according to the replacement of the parts of the object-type device, and data-functions and performance improvements due to the replacement of the parts. As such, the parts used in the object-type device can be purchased off-line, and when such parts are mounted, the sensor unit of the object-type device can detect them. To the system. In addition, the main system that reads the information data can mount the same cyber equipment as the purchased parts corresponding to the information data to the cyber object. In this way, changes in function and performance of off-line object-type devices can be applied to corresponding cyber objects.

In step S503, the client computer to which the object-type device is connected connects to the main system. In step S504, it is checked whether the client computer to which the main system is connected is registered as a member. If not, the process proceeds to step S505 to join the member. In the case of a member, the flow advances to step S506 to call the corresponding cyber object from the database unit of the main system. After calling the corresponding cyber object, in step S507, it is determined whether to apply the performance improvement data of the object system offline to the corresponding cyber object online. If it is determined not to apply, the process proceeds to step S508 to end all processes. If it is determined to apply, the process proceeds to step S509 to complete the application to the corresponding cyber object online. After all the above processes, in step S510 all processes are finished.

In the present invention, the data transmission process may be performed in the form of text-to-speech (TTS) or DTS speech and retransmission. TTS is a type of speech synthesis program that makes the contents of computer documents, such as help files or web pages, sound human-readable. It can also read information on the computer screen for the visually impaired. Current TTS programs include voice mail reading and voice prompts from an automated response system.

The present invention is made in accordance with the above-described process, by allowing data to be transmitted and received to and from each other between the same object on-line and off-line to enable the implementation of objects unique to themselves in terms of functionality and performance on-line and off-line.

According to the present invention, a user can implement an object unique to himself by exchanging data with each other between online and offline, and apply the concept to toys, since the reality of cyber objects is increased by implementing online cyber objects offline. If you can increase the user's motivation to buy. Users can purchase cyber equipment not only online but also offline and can use not only online games but also games such as competitions and competitions offline, thereby increasing the utilization of the object.

Claims (5)

Interoperable system through data exchange between offline and online counterparts A number of object types that can change their own functions and performances, convert the functions and performances into data and provide them to the corresponding cyber objects, and receive data from the cyber objects to change their functions and performances. Device, A plurality of client computers each connected to the object-type device and capable of transmitting and receiving the data; Connected with the client computer to transmit and receive the data, and apply the function and performance change data of the object-type device to the cyber object through a program or change the function and performance of the cyber object through the program to data A main system provided to the client computer and A data exchange system between the object-type device and the cyber object, including an internet and an interface device to enable the exchange of data. Including; An interworking system by exchanging data between corresponding objects that interoperate the function and performance of the object-type device with the cyber object. In claim 1, The main system, Server for transmitting and receiving data with the client computer, An application program unit for applying the data transmitted and received from the server to the cyber object, and performing a game between the cyber objects; A database unit for calling and storing the cyber object to which the data is applied by the application program unit; Control unit for controlling the server, the application program unit and the database unit Interworking system through the data exchange between the corresponding object including a. The method of claim 1 or 2, The object type device, An input / output unit for transmitting and receiving data with the client computer, A central processing unit (CPU) for transmitting and receiving data from the input / output unit and converting the data; A memory coupled to the CPU for loading a program into the CPU; A sensor unit connected to the CPU and detecting a change in function and performance and transmitting the same to the CPU; A display unit connected to the CPU and displaying an operation state on a screen according to a command of the CPU; A power unit connected to the CPU for driving the body according to the command of the CPU; A power supply connected to the CPU for driving all components Interworking system through the data exchange between the corresponding object including a. As a method of interworking through data exchange between corresponding objects in offline and online, Connecting the client computer to the main system, The client computer authenticating access to the main system; The main system calling a cyber object from a database unit in the main system, Changing the function and performance of the cyber object using a program of the main system; and Converting the function and performance of the cyber object into data and applying it to an object-type device corresponding to the cyber object connected to the client computer Interworking method through the data exchange between the corresponding object including a. As a method of interworking through data exchange between corresponding objects in offline and online, The client computer data changes in the functionality and performance of the object-type device; Connecting the client computer to a main system, The client computer authenticating access to the main system; Calling, by the main system, a cyber object corresponding to the object-type device from a database unit in the main system; and Changing a function and a performance of the cyber object using a program of the main system Interworking method through the data exchange between the corresponding object including a.