KR20040107194A - apparatus and method of ladder game for portable phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A ladder game device using a portable communication device and a method therefor are provided to enable a user to enjoy a ladder game, irrespective of time and space by providing various menus by using the portable communication device and make the user take an interest by adding various shapes and sounds to the game. CONSTITUTION: A game information storing unit(222) stores a ladder game. A ladder generating unit(224) generates a ladder so as to enjoy the ladder game from the game information storing unit(222) by the operation of a key input unit(204). A sound output unit(226) outputs a voice and an effect sound while a user enjoys the ladder game. A game control unit(228) controls the operation of the ladder game. A result displaying unit(230) displays the result of the ladder game according to the game control unit(228). A selecting unit(232) judges whether the user uses the ladder game free.

Description

Ladder game device and method using a mobile communication device {apparatus and method of ladder game for portable phone}

The present invention relates to a ladder game apparatus and method using a mobile communication device, and more particularly, to a ladder game apparatus and method using a mobile communication device that can enjoy a game for free or paid using a mobile communication device with a built-in ladder game. will be.

1 is a diagram illustrating a conventional ladder game, which is generally a ladder game, as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. Draw several horizontal lines (3) between the vertical lines (2), and then at the end of each vertical line (2) at the bottom of the paper (1), the results are randomly ranked (5) or the results according to the bet, the displayed ranking (5) Fold or cover the paper 1 so as not to show the matter to bet. Next, attendees select one vertical line (2) and mark each person's name or symbol (4) on the vertical line (2). After completing the game preparation as described above, the game is started and the game is played according to the progress and game rules. The writing tool (6) has a vertical line (2) with a symbol (4) which distinguishes the people at the top. Draw a line (7) in the direction of the horizontal line (3) and draw a line (7) in the direction of the horizontal line (3) again to meet the vertical line (2) while drawing down from the end. If you continue to draw the line 7 with this rule, you will reach any lower end of the vertical line 2, and the rank or role of the person will be determined by the ranking 5 or the bet on the spot.

Conventional ladder games as described above have been frequently performed so far, there is a inconvenience to prepare a writing instrument (6) and paper (1) for each game to draw a vertical line (2), horizontal line (3), after the game paper ( 1) is difficult to use again, there is a problem that must be discarded without storage, and the process of drawing a picture and writing the user's name to carry out the ladder game is done manually by hand, there was a very uncomfortable disadvantage, And after writing down a product and the user selects a space and plays a ladder game, it is difficult to keep the original intention of simply enjoying it because it takes more time to prepare than the time to start the actual game and the result is displayed. There was this.

In addition, the ladder game is a game that can be used as a computer on the Internet, the Internet ladder riding game that allows users to directly enter the number of lines, steps and bet products of the ladder to enjoy alone or several people together in real time (Korea Patent Publication Publication No. 2000-0053739) has been generalized, but this requires a computer or the Internet, there is a problem that can be a lot of time and space restrictions.

The present invention is to solve the above problems,

An object of the present invention is to provide a ladder game apparatus and method using a mobile communication device to enjoy a ladder game by providing a variety of menus using a mobile communication device regardless of time and place.

Another object of the present invention is to add a variety of shapes, shapes, sounds, etc. in the ladder game to induce the user's interest, and when playing a general bet between users to enjoy the game without charging a communication fee And, if you want to receive the benefits according to the prizes and results, in order to provide a ladder game device and method using a mobile communication device that allows users to enjoy the ladder game by selecting whether or not to charge a communication charge in charging a communication fee There is.

1 is a block diagram showing a conventional ladder game according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a block diagram according to an embodiment of a ladder game device using the present invention portable communication device.

3 is a block diagram of a game information storage unit according to an embodiment of a ladder game device using a mobile communication device of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a ladder game method using the present invention portable communication device.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

20: mobile communication device 30: communication company

200: device unit 202: control unit

204: key input unit 206: display unit

208: speaker unit 210: communication unit

220: ladder game unit 222: game information storage unit

224: ladder generation unit 226: sound output unit

228 game controller 230 result presentation unit

232: selection unit 234: result storage unit

Ladder game apparatus using a mobile communication device according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a control unit for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device, and a key input unit consisting of buttons, such as numbers and numbers, menus, power to the mobile communication device And a device unit including a display unit for displaying on the screen according to the operation of the key input unit, a speaker unit for voice output, and a communication unit for communication connection between the user of the mobile communication device and a communication company; A game information storage unit for storing a ladder game to enjoy a ladder game through the device unit, and a ladder generation unit for generating a ladder to enjoy a ladder game from the game information storage unit by a key input unit of the device unit; A sound output unit for playing the ladder game and outputting voice and effect sounds, a game controller for controlling the operation of the ladder game, a result presenting unit for displaying a result of the ladder game according to the game controller, and the ladder game. Characterized in that it consists of a ladder game unit including a selection unit for determining whether free or paid use.

In addition, the ladder game method using the mobile communication device of the present invention, if the user of the mobile communication device to play a ladder game, the step of entering the ladder game unit by operating the key input unit of the mobile communication device to select a ladder game; When selecting the ladder game, determining whether or not to use free of charge by a simple bet; Determining whether the user selects a product when the user wants to play the ladder game for a fee, and then selects a desired product when the user wants to select the product; Randomly inputting the number of participants by the user; Selecting and inputting a position to place the product to be selected by the user on a result input terminal; Determining, by the user, whether a ladder is automatically designated in ladder selection; If the user does not automatically designate a ladder, freely designating and selecting a ladder; When the ladder is selected by the free designation, or when the user selects the automatic designation as a result of the automatic designation determination in the ladder selection, the automatic designation or the product selection determination result, and selects the automatic designation, the product is selected from the telecommunications company according to the input of the participant. Displaying the provided ladder; If the ladder is displayed, selecting a position by the user and inputting it to a start input terminal; When the user selects a location, proceeding with a ladder game; Determining whether to win the prize after the ladder game is completed, and if the prize is won, storing the result in the storage unit; And receiving the goods through the details stored in the result storage unit, and deleting the stored list.

In addition, the ladder game method using the mobile communication device of the present invention as a result of determining whether the free use, if the free use is selected, the number of people to participate in the ladder game through the operation of the key input unit and the output and the start input stage arbitrarily Selecting and inputting a location; Determining whether or not to automatically designate a mobile communication device in selecting a ladder after finishing the location selection; Selecting a ladder through manipulation of a key input unit when a user wants to designate as a result of the automatic designation determination; After the user selects the ladder or displays the ladder completed by automatic designation, the ladder game is started by manipulating the key input unit and the final result is presented. do.

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

Figure 2 shows a block diagram according to an embodiment of a ladder game device using a mobile communication device of the present invention, Figure 3 shows a block diagram of a game information storage unit according to an embodiment of a ladder game device using a mobile communication device of the present invention. will be.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3 the present invention is to play a ladder game using a mobile communication device connected to the carrier 30, the mobile communication device that provides a mobile call service various memory functions or other It provides another service function, the ladder game device using the mobile communication device 20 is configured to include a device unit 200 and the ladder game unit 220, the device unit 200 is a control unit 202, keys The input unit 204 includes a display unit 206, a speaker unit 208, and a communication unit 210.

The control unit 202 controls an operation of the device unit of the mobile communication device, and the key input unit 204 is composed of buttons such as numbers, menus, power, and confirmation, and operation of the key input unit 204. Choose a ladder game through and proceed.

The display unit 206 displays the progress of the game on the screen according to the operation of the key input unit 204, the speaker unit 208 outputs the appropriate voice and sound effects in the game progress, the communication unit 210 When the user of the mobile communication device enjoys a ladder game for a fee, the mobile communication device user communicates with the communication company in order to charge a corresponding call fee.

When the user possessing the mobile communication device selects the ladder game through the key input unit 204 of the mobile communication device 20, the user controls the controller 202 to select the ladder game through a control operation. When the key input unit 204 is operated to enjoy a game, the control operation is controlled through the control unit 202, and the result of the operation of the don key input unit 204 is output through the display unit 206. You can enjoy the game while checking, so you can conveniently play the game.

Here, the term "mobile communication device" is a concept including mobile phones such as cellular phones, PCS phones, PDAs, and IMT2000 terminals.

The ladder game unit 220 may include a game information storage unit 222, a ladder generator 224, a sound output unit 226, a game controller 228, a result presenter 230, a selector 232, And a result storage unit 234.

The ladder game unit 220 performs all the operations of the game progress to enjoy the ladder game.

The game information storage unit 222 stores a ladder shape database 21 which stores various shapes and shapes of a ladder according to the number of people so as to enjoy a variety of ladder games, and color data for color change of the ladder. A stored color database 24, a result input stage database 25 that can be input to a result input stage in the ladder game, and information used to specify a position by inputting to a start input stage in the ladder game. A start input stage database 23, a product database 26 for storing a product so that the user can select a product provided by a carrier by paying a ladder game, and a voice and sound effects in the ladder game. Including sound database 28 that stores various voices and sound effects for output It stores all the information about the game and the game progress.

The ladder database 21 may be stored in a ladder having a variety of shapes and forms, such as the form of a lot of bending, a straight form, a path with a lot of jumps, the shape of a highway, gravel road, the road and the like. have.

The result input stage database 25 may insert a bomb in place of the letters "Quang" in the case of the character information for inputting characters, such as Korean or English, numeric information for entering numbers, and "Quang". Also, as a result of progressing the ladder game, it is also possible to insert a character expression that can be judged as the figure of the person from the first place to the last. Character information that stores various characters such as can be stored and the like can be stored.

Similar to the result input database 25, the start input database 23 may include letter information, numeric information, special character information, and the like, and character information such as insects or figures, and participants of the ladder game, respectively. Various avatar information may be stored to designate and insert an avatar.

The sound database 28, which stores the voice and sound effects, contains various music sound information so as to be appropriate when the game is in progress, and when the game is completed and the result is "winned" "next chance" "bounces" "laughs" Various voice and sound effect information such as “sound” and “explosive sound effect” may be stored.

However, the database constituting the game information storage unit 222 is not limited to the items listed above.

When the user of the mobile communication device starts the ladder game, the user is stored in the game information storage unit 222 through the operation of the key input unit 204 of the mobile communication device 200 and outputs the corresponding information to the participating persons, starting input stage. After selecting the position, inputting the result, inputting the result, selecting the ladder, and selecting the color, the ladder completed through the ladder generator 224 is displayed through the display unit 206 while the path part is hidden.

The ladder output through the ladder generator 224 determines the order in which the user starts the start input stage by manipulating the key input unit 204, or an appropriate voice through the sound output unit 226 as the sequence proceeds from the beginning. And sound effects are output.

That is, the sound output when the ladder game is played, and the sound and the sound output when the ladder game is completed and the result is output in various ways.

The game is progressed by the output signal at the start input stage after the selection of the position. When the game is completed and the result is displayed, the result display unit 230 can confirm the detailed result details, and at the start of the ladder game, After selecting by the selection unit 232 whether to use or free of charge, if the prize is won only if the user wants to receive the prize provided by the communication company by using the charge, the prize storage details are stored in the result storage unit 234. When the exchange with the goods provided by the communication company is made to be stored in the communication provider to delete the stored list stored in the result storage unit 234.

In addition, the game control unit 228 performs motion control of the entire ladder game from selecting the initial ladder game until the final ladder game is completed.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a ladder game method using a mobile communication device according to the present invention. A ladder game method will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

In this case, the user must have a mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device must have a ladder game stored therein.

First, when a user having a mobile communication device wants to play a ladder game, the user selects a ladder game through a key input unit of the mobile communication device (S400).

When selecting the ladder game (S400), an input window for determining whether to use free or for a fee (S402) is output through the display unit, and the user selects a desired list through a key input unit.

If the user selects a free use to make a simple bet, an input window for requesting the participation number is output, and the entry number is inputted by operating a key input unit in the input window (S404). After inputting the number of participants, an input window appears so that a number corresponding to the number of participants can be input to a result input terminal for inputting a result by a bet.

When an input window for inputting the result input terminal appears, the user inputs the result input terminal by operating a key input unit (S406), and an input window for inputting to the start input terminal appears in the same manner as the input method for the result input terminal. The location is selected through agreement with the participants and then input to the start input stage (S408).

Here, if the number of participants is n, n cases may be inputted at the result input terminal or the start input terminal, but there is no need to input all at the n result input terminal or the start input terminal, and if there is a blank space, nothing is specified. It may not be, it may be located by designating the avatar and shape in the mobile communication device itself.

After completing the input to the participant, the start input terminal, and the result input terminal, the type of ladder is selected. Whether the ladder type is automatically output from the mobile communication device or the user directly selects the ladder type stored in various forms. An input window for determining whether or not is output through the display unit is selected through operation of the key input unit (S410). If the user wants to select the ladder by free designation, the user can select one ladder among various forms stored in the game information storage unit by operating the key input unit, or an appropriate ladder is selected in the game control unit of the ladder game unit by automatic designation. The completed ladder is displayed with the information inputted to the start input terminal and the result input terminal through the display unit, and the path of the middle part is displayed (S414).

Here, when an appropriate ladder is selected in the ladder control unit by the automatic designation, the game control unit rotates a list of various ladders stored in the ladder type database unit so that one ladder can be selected. The method of selecting the ladder is not limited thereto.

When the ladder game is displayed, the key input unit is operated to start (S416) and the hidden path portion appears at the same time, the ladder game proceeds while passing each path according to the order of the start input stage by the start signal (S418), While the ladder game is in progress, appropriate sound effects and sounds are output to make the game interesting.

Here, when the ladder game is a game progressed by the start signal, the start order may be arbitrarily designated, or may proceed automatically according to the order, an avatar or character having a shape is input to the start input terminal. The avatar or character may come out of the path by the start signal, and if letters or numbers are input at the start input terminal, the avatar or the character may be distinguished by colors while descending the path.

When the ladder game is completed, after presenting the result through the display unit through the start input terminal and the result input terminal (S420), the game is terminated and the process is repeated if the game is to be restarted.

On the other hand, when a user wants to receive a product provided by a communication company, if a user selects a fee in an input window for determining whether to play a ladder game for free or for a fee, an input window for selecting a product (S422) appears.

If there is a product that the user wants to be provided among the products provided by the communication company as the input window, the user selects the desired product by operating a key input unit in the input window for selecting the product (S424). A product may be selected, or the user may select the automatic designation (S426) without selecting it. If the automatic designation is selected, one product is selected by performing an operation in the game controller.

The product provided by the communication company is to provide a product that can promote the enterprise in partnership with each company.

Then, a participant input window is displayed, and a user selects a participant freely and inputs a participant (S425), selects a predetermined position for placing the selected product on the result input terminal, and inputs it to the result input terminal (S427). The input window for locating goods and selecting a ladder is displayed. If the automatic selection (S428) is selected by operating the key input unit using the ladder selection input window, the ladder is automatically selected by the control operation of the game control unit of the ladder game unit to arrange the products desired by the user among the products provided by the communication company. The completed ladder is displayed (S430) while the path is covered.

If the user wants to designate a ladder arbitrarily, the user selects a ladder of a desired shape by operating a key input unit (S429). When the shape of the ladder is selected, a completed ladder in which a product desired by a user is arranged among the products provided by the carrier is displayed (S430) while the path is obscured.

When the user selects the automatic designation in selecting the product (S422), the product is automatically designated by the control operation of the game control unit of the ladder game unit (S426), and then the product provided from the communication company is input to the result input terminal. The completed ladder is displayed (S430) through the display unit while the path is covered.

Here, after the user selects the paid use to receive the product, input of the product selection and the number of participants is completed, and the completed ladder is displayed, and when the user sends a start signal through the key input unit, the call charge from that moment Will be charged.

The call charge may be set up to an appropriate level by the service provider, and a separate call charge may be charged according to the value of the product selected by the user and the number of participants entered by the user, and the service provider may automatically designate the product. In case of using the selected case, it is cheaper than the case when the user selects a product and plays a ladder game.

Here, when the ladder game between the communication company and the user is in progress, if the probability is 50%, if the user wants to designate three participants, the probability of winning the prize 33%, if you specify four, chance of winning As the number of participants increases to 25%, the probability of winning becomes lower, so that the call rate is proportionally applied according to the winning probability so that the user can select the call rate autonomously.

After the ladder in which the goods are arranged is displayed (S430), the user selects a position at the start input terminal and then inputs (S432). Even if the input is completed, the user may modify it through the key input unit.

After the input is completed, when the user sends a start signal (S434) through the key input unit, the game is progressed (S436) while the part of the path hidden at the same time is shown.

It is determined whether the ladder game is completed and the prize is won (S438). If the prize is won as a result of the determination (S438), the winning result is automatically stored in the result storage unit (S440). The communication company exchanges the goods through the stored details (S442), and when the exchange is completed, deletes the list stored in the result storage unit (S444).

If, as a result of the ladder game is not won, the game is terminated, if you want to start again, repeat the above steps.

The above embodiments are only for explaining the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and may be modified or modified by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims. . For example, the shape and structure of each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention can be modified.

According to the present invention, the fairness, speed, and good luck of the ladder game as a basic skeleton is not limited to time and space in enjoying the game.

In addition, the game can be easily progressed using a mobile communication device that stores a ladder game without using a flat paper and accessing the Internet or a computer, and provides various menus to induce interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to take good luck to receive a desired product according to the charge of the call, and the carrier may increase the use of the mobile communication device, and the above product is a public relations product of a company that is affiliated with the carrier. Has the effect of promoting its products.

Claims (9)

A control unit for controlling the operation of the mobile communication device, a key input unit consisting of buttons, such as numbers, numbers, menus, power, etc. to the mobile communication device, a display unit for displaying on the screen according to the operation of the key input unit, voice output A device unit including a speaker unit and a communication unit for communication connection between a user of the mobile communication device and a communication company; It comprises a ladder game unit stored inside the ladder game to enjoy the ladder game through the mobile communication device, The ladder game unit A game information storage unit for storing the ladder game; A ladder generation unit for generating a ladder to enjoy a ladder game from a game information storage unit by an operation of the key input unit of the device unit; An audio output unit for playing the ladder game and outputting a voice and an effect sound at the same time; A game controller for controlling an operation of the ladder game; A result presenting unit indicating a result of a ladder game according to the game control unit; Ladder game apparatus using a mobile communication device, characterized in that it comprises a selection unit for determining whether the ladder game free or paid. The method of claim 1, The ladder game unit is a ladder game device using a mobile communication device, characterized in that when the game is paid for by the selection unit is automatically assigned to the product provided from the carrier arranged in the result input terminal. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The ladder game unit further comprises a result storage unit for separately storing the result of the winning result when the prize arranged in the result input stage by winning the game by the selection unit to win the result, the ladder game using a mobile communication device Device. The method of claim 1, The game information storage unit A ladder type database storing ladders of various types for playing the ladder game; A color database storing color information for selecting the ladder in various colors; A start input stage database storing various information to be input to a start input stage in the ladder game; A result input stage database storing various information to be input to a result input stage in the ladder game; A commodity database storing commodity information provided from a telecommunication company in the ladder game; Ladder game device using a mobile communication device comprising a sound database for storing the sound so that a variety of voice and effect sounds can be output in the ladder game. The method of claim 1, The ladder generation unit ladder game apparatus using a mobile communication device, characterized in that the path portion of the ladder generated by the obstruction. In the ladder game method using a mobile communication device that can enjoy the game using a mobile communication device that stores the ladder game, When the user of the mobile communication device wants to play a ladder game, operating the key input unit of the mobile communication device to enter the ladder game unit and selecting a ladder game; When selecting the ladder game, determining whether or not to use free of charge by a simple bet; When the user decides to use the product for a fee as a result of the free use, determining whether the user selects the product, and then selecting the desired product when the user wants to select the product; Randomly inputting the number of participants by the user; Selecting and inputting a location selection for placing a product to be selected by the user at a result input terminal; Determining, by the user, whether a ladder is automatically designated in ladder selection; If the user does not automatically designate a ladder, freely designating and selecting a ladder; When the ladder is selected by the free designation, or when the user selects the automatic designation as a result of the automatic designation determination in the ladder selection, the automatic designation or the product selection determination result, and selects the automatic designation, the product is selected from the telecommunications company according to the input of the participant. Displaying the provided ladder; If the ladder is displayed, selecting a position by the user and inputting it to a start input terminal; When the user selects a location, proceeding with a ladder game; Determining whether to win the prize after the ladder game is completed, and if the prize is won, storing the result in the storage unit; The ladder game method using a mobile communication device, characterized in that further comprising the step of receiving a product exchanged through the details stored in the result storage unit, delete the stored list. The method of claim 6, After selecting the ladder game, it is determined whether the free use, the step of selecting the free use is Selecting and inputting a number of people to participate in a ladder game and a position of a displayed start input terminal at the displayed result input terminal through manipulation of the key input unit; Determining whether or not to automatically designate a mobile communication device in selecting a ladder after finishing the location selection; Selecting a ladder through manipulation of a key input unit when a user wants to designate as a result of the automatic designation determination; After the user selects the ladder or the ladder completed by automatic designation is displayed, the ladder game is started to proceed through the operation of the key input unit, and the final result is characterized in that it comprises the step of presenting the final result. Ladder game method using a mobile communication device. The method of claim 6, The step of selecting and inputting the position at the start input terminal may include a selection of avatars, colors, animals, plants, insects, numbers, and special symbols. The method according to claim 6 or 7, Ladder game progress step by the start of the ladder game ladder game method using a mobile communication device, characterized in that a variety of voice and sound effects are provided according to the displayed ladder.