KR20050039443A - Cyber pet system using cyber cloning and method raising of the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a reality to the user by virtually breeding cyber pets similarly reproduced for pets owned or used on the Internet, satisfying surrogate satisfaction, and owning their own unique pets. The present invention relates to a cyber pet system using cyber cloning and a breeding method thereof, wherein the breeding method according to the present invention is connected to a main server of an operator to authenticate a member by logging in; and Requesting replication and charging the cyber cache to purchase items necessary for replication and breeding; Inputting information of a target to be replicated into the main server and performing graphic processing, and replicating cyber pets for each member by applying the item; Applying and raising the item to the cloned cyber pet; And three-dimensionally displaying the growth status and process of the cyber pet.

Description

Cyber pet system using cyber cloning and method raising of the same}

The present invention relates to a method of raising a pet on the Internet, and more particularly, to increase the sense of reality by virtually breeding a cyber pet cloned by graphic processing of a real pet, and possessing its own unique pet. It relates to a cyber pet breeding method and a system using the same.

In general, cloning refers to a technique of obtaining an individual having the same gene as the parental gene by asexual reproduction. Based on this, cyber cloning refers to the appearance or characteristics of an actual pet in cyberspace. It is a technology that allows you to feed your hair and decorate your clothes or accessories as if it were a graphic copy of your back.

In recent years, as society becomes more complex and nuclear family and personalized, efforts to gain personal behavior and satisfaction are more important than interpersonal relationships. As a way of meeting these expectations, more and more people are raising pets, and now pets are no longer domestic animals, but members of their families.

However, these pets have a short lifespan and are easy to lose, and thus have a problem in that they cause pain to those who raise pets.

Conventionally, there were devices for raising a virtual character, such as a pet breeding game (Tamagotchi in Japanese brand name), but in this case, it is possible to operate only within the device so that the user must possess the device and provide power. There is a problem that, as a virtual pet, not a pet owned by him, the reality is low, and there is a limit in obtaining continuous guam feeling.

Due to this problem, we operate a web site that provides virtual characters such as Tamagotchi on the Internet, and access the web site through a computer with internet access to receive virtual characters such as dogs, cats, birds and trees and provide them on the server side. A method of raising a virtual character distributed in a certain environment is disclosed.

However, this conventional method has a problem in that the breeding process is impossible when the Internet environment is poor or the number of accessors is increased because the web site providing the virtual character should be accessed and bred only within the page. Moreover, the growth process of the virtual character is limited, the reality of raising a real pet is inferior, and there is a limit that it cannot own a unique virtual character.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, by virtually breeding cyber pets similarly reproduced to the pets actually owned or had on the Internet to give the user a sense of reality to satisfy surrogate satisfaction The purpose of the present invention is to provide a breeding method for cyber pets using cyber cloning, which allows them to own their own unique pets. Furthermore, cyber pets can be reared through their own computers.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a cyber pet system using cyber cloning that enables electronic commerce to be activated by purchasing an item required for raising a pet virtually and paying a corresponding fee.

Cyber pet system using the cyber cloning of the present invention for achieving the above object is the main server for providing a cyber pet generated by replicating the actual pet and the items necessary to raise the cyber pet to the website; And A customer who accesses the main server and receives the generated cyber pet and applies the item to raise the virtual pet; An electronic payment agency acting for the customer to electronically pay the cyber cash necessary to purchase the item; It consists of an internet network to enable communication between the main server and the customer and the electronic payment agency. The main server may further include a member database including a member profile information file storing personal information of a customer registered on a web site, and a member copy information file for distinguishing and storing the cyber pet information for each member. Member matching unit for determining whether or not the member based on the member information stored in the member database and the logged in customer ID and password; A cyber replication database in which a program for virtually replicating a cyber pet by graphically processing a copy object received from the customer is stored, and an item necessary to breed the cloned cyber pet is stored; A graphic processing unit for graphicly processing a copy object received from the customer based on a program stored in the cyber replication database to copy the appearance of the cyber pet; A character state analyzer for analyzing the cloned state and the growth state by applying the stored item to the cyber pet cloned by the graphic processor; A renderer for stereoscopically displaying an image of a cyber pet output from the character state analyzer on a display device of the customer side; A global timer for generating parameters of meal time, bedtime, play time, and exercise time in association with survival and growth of the cyber pet; And a pre-sale device for distributing cyber pets and items replicated for each member so that the customer can download and install them.

And, the breeding method is connected to the main server of the operator side to authenticate the membership through the login; and, to apply for the replication of the cyber pet to the main server, to purchase the items necessary for the replication and breeding cyber cash Charging; Inputting information of a target to be replicated into the main server and performing graphic processing, and replicating cyber pets for each member by applying the item; Applying and raising the item to the cloned cyber pet; And three-dimensionally displaying the growth status and process of the cyber pet. Here, the step of requesting the payment approval to enable the electronic payment to the main server via the Internet; and, if the payment approval is notified, the method for charging the cyber cash by inputting a payment method and related information and paying the corresponding fee , And the step of downloading and breeding the cloned cyber pets and the items necessary for breeding to a personal PC is made.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a schematic conceptual diagram of a cyber pet system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an electronic commerce made through the system according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cyber pet system 1 according to the present invention includes a main server 30 that provides various types of cyber pets and items necessary for raising them to a website, and the Internet 20. The customer 10 is connected to the main server 30 and receives a pre-determined contract with the personal PC 10 for controlling the cultivation of the cyber pet by applying the item and applying the item, and the main server 30. It consists of an electronic payment agency 40 to pay the cyber cash necessary to purchase this item on the Internet. In this case, the electronic payment agency 40 is an agency that enables electronic payment through the Internet, and includes a bank 41, a card company 43, and a mobile communication company 45 according to a payment method.

The system (1) of the present invention due to such a configuration, the user purchases the cyber cash through the electronic payment agency 40 in order to raise the cyber pet, and the items required by the purchased cyber cache (pet habits, education, Growth patterns, homes, feed, health care supplies, etc.) is purchased from the main server 30 and applied to cyber pets, so that it is configured to reproduce virtually similar to the actual pets. This cyber cloning replaces the separation from the real pet (that is, the pet owned or owned by the actual pet). The appearance of the actual pet is reproduced by graphic processing, and habits, habits, facial expressions, etc. Duplicate

As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic commerce through the system as described above, the main server 30 to sell the customer 210 virtually raising the cyber pet, and the items necessary to duplicate and raise the cyber pet. The cyber replication provider 230, which is linked to the related companies (231, 233, 235, 237, 239) that provide various items, and the customer 210 can use the Internet to pay the cyber cash for the cyber pets. An electronic payment agency 240 to act so that the association is made.

Here, the customer 210 corresponds to a user who virtually raises a cyber pet by connecting the personal PC 10 to the main server 30 of the cyber replication provider 230 as described above. If a person who owns a pet dies in the past or currently owns, or if a pet that he owns is expected to die soon, or if he owns a pet now, he / she keeps the same pet on the cyber It is preferable to target the case. The customer 210 purchases a cyber cache to purchase items necessary for breeding as well as applying for cyber cloning through the cyber cloning provider 230 before raising a cyber pet (①). Then, the fee corresponding to the purchased cyber cash is paid to the electronic payment agency 240 (⑥).

The cyber replication provider 230 enters into a predetermined affiliate agreement with related companies (231,233,235,237,239) to be described later, and various items (e.g., fist, feed, habit, behavior, facial expression, home, accessories, etc.) supplied by each related company. It provides to the customer 210 through the main server 30, in conjunction with the electronic payment agency 240 provides an environment to pay the cost corresponding to the cyber cache charged by the customer 210. The cyber replication provider 230 is a company or individual that generates revenue by purchasing items provided by the customer 210 and paying a corresponding fee, and includes a residential company 231, a clothing company 233, and a food ( Food companies (235), accessories (237), toy companies (239) and related companies are linked.

The electronic payment agency 240 is a company that allows the customer 210 to pay through the Internet the cyber cash required to purchase the item, the bank (241), card company (243), mobile carrier (245) according to the payment method ), And so on. Therefore, upon receipt of a payment approval request from the cyber replication provider 230, the customer 210 and the cyber replication provider 230 are notified of the approval, and the customer 210 pays the cost corresponding to the cyber cache purchased. The billing details are charged to the customer 210.

Therefore, when the customer 210 requests the cyber cloning through the main server 30 of the cyber cloning provider 230 and purchases the cyber cache necessary for copying and breeding (①), the cyber cloning provider 230 ) Requests approval from the electronic payment agency 240 so that payment can be made through the Internet, and if the electronic payment agency 240 grants the approval, the customer 210 can purchase the cyber cash according to various payment methods. (②, ③, ⑤). Accordingly, the cyber replication provider 230 charges the cyber cache corresponding to the fee paid by the customer 210, and provides various items provided by various related companies 231, 233, 235, 237 and 239 through the website. (④). Afterwards, when the customer 210 pays for the cyber cash purchased, the cyber replication provider 230 receives the license from the electronic payment agency 240 and distributes royalties to various related companies (231,233,235,237,239). do.

3 is a configuration diagram of a main server according to the present invention, which is a member database 310, a cyber replication database 320, an acoustic information file 332, an area and location information file 334, and a member as shown. The matching unit 340, the graphic processing unit 350, the character state analysis unit 360, the control unit 370, the communication unit 372, the global timer 380, and the renderer 390 are configured.

The member database 310 is a member profile information file 311 that stores personal information of members subscribed to a web site, and the member-specific cloned animal information in which the copied cyber pet and the growth status of the cyber pet are stored for each member. It consists of a file 312.

The cyber replication database 320 exchanges information between the customer 3 and the main server 30 with the character 3D information file 321 on which the program for displaying the cloned cyber pet in three dimensions is mounted, and processes the work. An interactive map information file 322 in which a program for inputting data or commands is mounted, a character profile information file 323 in which a profile of a cloned cyber pet is stored, and a cyber pet's operation In addition, the state information file 324 stores state information on postures, behaviors, and the like, and various items necessary for copying and breeding are stored, and additional item information files 325 updated when new items are input.

The member matching unit 340 reads whether the member 10 through the unique ID and password of the member when the customer 10 accesses the web site of the main server 30 and logs in to distinguish the cyber pet from each member. It is in charge of the function to save.

The graphic processor 350 performs a function of replicating the appearance of the pet by graphic processing the entire appearance of the pet based on the data attached by the customer 210. At this time, the graphic processing is duplicated using the programs mounted in the character 3D information file 321 and the interactive map information file 322 of the above-described cyber replication database 320, the material attached to the customer 210 is actually pets Corresponds to the data specified by selecting a file scanned from an animal's picture, an edited picture file, a movie, or a menu stored in its own database.

The character state analysis unit 360 analyzes the information input from the input means 110 and retrieves the information from the cyber replication database 320 and applies it to the cloned cyber pet, and finally the completed cyber pet This is implemented through the character 3D information file 321 and the interactive map information file 322, and stores information about it. Then, the motion, sound, and position and size of the character suitable for the command execution are determined through the sound information file 332 and the area and location information file 324, and then transmitted to the renderer 390 to be described later. At this time, the information input from the input means 110 is information that commands to select an item for raising a cloned cyber pet or to perform an operation such as walking / running / standing, information stored in the state information file 324. The order is made based on.

The global timer 380 is a device for obtaining external environmental variables related to the survival and growth of the cyber pet, and generates parameters related to time such as the pet's hungry state, bored state, and bedtime.

The renderer 390 is a filter that adds realism to computer graphics by inserting a three-dimensional texture such as a change in shadow, color, and density, etc., and receives the information transmitted from the character state analysis unit 360 as described above. The frame for three-dimensional display on the 120 is taken from the character 3D information file 321 and transmitted to the display device 120 on the customer 10 side.

The communication unit 372 transmits and receives information between the customer 10 and the main server 30 through the Internet, and allows the personal PC of the customer 10 to access the main server 30 through the communication unit 372. It relays the growth status of the cloned cyber pet to the personal PC of the customer (10).

The controller 370 controls the operation of all components, connects to various servers of the cyber replication company through the communication port 372, receives various databases, and receives the information output from the renderer 390. Control to store in the database 310 for each member. The above-described communication unit 372 may be provided separately from the control unit 370 as shown, but may be mounted in the control unit 370 and integrally provided.

The operation of the main server 30 of the present invention configured as described above will be described.

When the personal PC of the customer 10 side logs in after accessing through the communication unit 372 of the main server 30, the member matching unit 340 is uniquely input to the input means 110 of the customer 10 side. The ID and password of the member are compared with the member profile information file 311 of the member database 310 to read the member status. Then, when information data to be copied from the personal PC is transmitted through the communication unit 372, the control unit 370 transmits the information data to the graphic processing unit 350, the graphic processing unit 350 and the character 3D information file 321 and Graphic processing based on a program mounted in the interactive map information file 322 generates a three-dimensional cyber pet that duplicates a real pet.

Meanwhile, when the cloned cyber pet is distributed, the cyber pet generated in the character profile information file 323 is downloaded at the same time as the character 3D information file 321 and the interactive map information file 322 are downloaded to the personal PC of the customer 10. The profile of is recorded, and the information about the cyber pet created to be raised in the personal PC is downloaded. Then, when the customer 10 selects the required item through the input means 110, the controller 370 retrieves the selected item from the additional item information file 325 and transmits it to the character state analyzer 360, and the character state. The analyzer 360 applies the received item to the cyber pet. At this time, when an operation command such as walking / running / standing is input from the input unit 110, the sound information file 322 and the area and position information are determined by determining an operation suitable for performing the command, a corresponding sound, a position and a size of the character. Save to file 324 and send to renderer 390 for display.

In addition, the main server 30 by applying the feeding time, sleep time and the like under the control of the global timer 380, similar to raising a pet in reality, and the state and the growth process such as the Internet The display device 120 of the customer 10 is displayed in three dimensions.

Hereinafter, a breeding method using a cyber pet system according to the present invention will be described in detail.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of virtual breeding using a cyber pet system according to the present invention, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are detailed views of a procedure between a customer and a main server shown in FIG. 4. 6 is a detailed view of the procedure performed between the customer and the electronic payment agency shown in FIG. 4.

First, referring to Figure 4, the breeding method using the cyber pet system of the present invention using a personal PC, such as a customer to raise a cyber pet 210, and related companies supplying various items necessary to raise a cyber pet The main server 30, and the electronic payment agency 240 of the cyber replication provider 230 that provides items as digital content on the Web site by making a franchise agreement with the field (231, 233, 235, 237).

When the customer 210 accesses the main server 30 through the Internet and logs in or registers as a new member and requests cyber replication, the customer 210 purchases a cyber cache for cyber replication (S510 to 512). After checking the possessed cyber cache, if necessary, upload the file and information data necessary for cyber replication (upload), and if insufficient, charge the cyber cache until it is sufficient (S514). At this time, the main server 30 requests the approval to the electronic payment agency 240 so that the customer who requested the purchase of the cyber cash on the Internet, and the electronic payment agency 240 inquires the customer's personal information and grants the approval. The customer is charged with the cyber cash corresponding to the amount paid.

After charging, the item file and information data necessary for cyber replication are uploaded from the main server 30 so that the customer 210 can replicate the cyber pet (S515). The above-mentioned items are items that designate pet habits, education, growth, etc. in relation to the character, items related to rituals such as fists, feeds, formulas, snacks, accessories, health care items, and pet homes, It is a collection of various items necessary to raise a real pet such as pet playground background items, ride items, and toy items. Among them, the cyber pet is given a name or a necessary item is selected and applied to the cyber pet, and then it is determined whether it is suitable. S516-S518). When the cyber replication is completed as described above, the main server 30 notifies the customer 210 of the completion of replication using an email or a text message (S519, S520).

After the notification, the customer 210 downloads the cyber pet and the related information file copied to his or her personal PC 10 and starts to grow it (S521, S522). At this time, in order to purchase an item necessary to raise a cyber pet, first, the cyber cache must be checked in advance to fully charge the cyber cache (S523). If the charged cyber cache is sufficient, the necessary items are purchased in an item shop, and if insufficient, the cyber cache is charged through the same payment as in the previous step and then the item is purchased (S524 ~ S526). The purchased items are stored in the warehouse and are applied to take them out of the item warehouse when the customer 210 needs them and grow them (S527).

In this way, the cyber pets downloaded and installed on the PC 10 of the customer 210 have different growth conditions depending on the growth environment (that is, the applied items), and thus the customer 210 displays the growth state on the main server 30. This can be confirmed (S528 ~ S530). When the customer 210 finishes rearing, the growth state of the cyber pet for each customer 210 is always stored in the main server 30, and later, the main server (the moment it is executed in the PC 10 of the customer 210) Receives information from 30) and updates it (S531).

On the other hand, the customer 210 and the electronic payment agency 240 according to the present invention is a procedure according to the flow chart shown in FIG.

First, when the customer 210 requests the cyber cash purchase through the main server 30, the main server 30 requests the electronic payment agency 240 for approval and the electronic payment agency 240 receives the request. Approved to the customer 210 through the 30 (S610 ~ S612).

Subsequently, when the customer 210 selects a payment method, inputs relevant information for making an electronic payment on the Internet, and pays the fee, the cyber cash for each customer is charged according to the paid fee (S613 and S614). It is determined whether the charged cyber cache is sufficient, and if the result of determination is insufficient, the process returns to the previous step of requesting the purchase of the cyber cache and supplements the cyber cache with the payment method as described above, and ends if sufficient (S616).

Although the above has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and changed within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below. I can understand that you can.

As described above, according to the present invention, by virtually breeding cyber pets that are similarly duplicated for pets that are actually owned or have been on the Internet, the user is provided with realism to satisfy surrogate satisfaction and his own uniqueness. It has the effect of owning a pet.

Moreover, by cloning and breeding real pets, it not only breaks apart from real pets and cultivates humanity through continuous care. This can help you learn to be reverent and respectful for life and take responsibility. In the process of earning and using cyber cash, it is effective to learn sincerity, saving spirit, and efficient use of money.

In addition, it is possible to download the cloned cyber pets and necessary items, there is an effect that enables the breeding of cyber pets through a computer in-house.

In addition, it is effective in activating e-commerce by purchasing items required for raising pets virtually and paying a corresponding fee.

1 is a schematic conceptual diagram of a cyber pet system according to the present invention;

2 is a view schematically showing an e-commerce made through the system according to the present invention;

3 is a configuration diagram of a main server according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of virtually breeding using a cyber pet system according to the present invention;

5a and 5b is a detailed view of the procedure between the customer and the main server shown in FIG.

Figure 6 is a detailed view of the procedure made between the customer and the electronic payment agency shown in FIG.

** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings **

1; Cyber pet system 10; Personal PC

20; Internet 30; Main Server

40,240; Electronic payment agency 210; Customer

230; digital content provider 260; cyber pet relay

270; Related Company 310; Member Database

311; Member Profile Information File 312; Replicating Animals by Member

320; Cyber Replication Database 321; Character 3D Information File

322; interactive information file 323; character profile information file

324; status information file 325; additional item information file

332; sound information file 334; region and location information file

340; member matching unit 350; graphic processing unit

360; character image analysis unit 370; control unit

372; communication unit 380; global timer

390; renderer 110; input means

120; display device

Claims (8)

A main server that provides a website for cyber pets generated by duplicating a real pet and items necessary for raising the cyber pets to a website; A customer who accesses the main server to receive the generated cyber pet and apply the item to raise the virtual pet; An electronic payment agency acting for the customer to electronically pay the cyber cash necessary to purchase the item; A cyber pet system using cyber cloning, characterized in that the main server and the Internet network to enable communication between the customer and the electronic payment agency. The method of claim 1, wherein the main server A member database comprising a member profile information file storing personal information of a customer registered on a web site, and a member copy information file for storing the cyber pet information for each member; A member matching unit determining whether a member is based on member information stored in the member database and a user ID and password of a logged in customer; A cyber replication database in which a program for virtually replicating a cyber pet by graphically processing a copy object received from the customer is stored, and an item necessary to breed the cloned cyber pet is stored; A graphic processing unit configured to graphically process a copy object received from the customer based on a program stored in the cyber replication database to three-dimensionally copy the appearance of the cyber pet; A character state analyzer for analyzing the cloned state and the growth state by applying the stored item to the cyber pet cloned by the graphic processor; A renderer for stereoscopically displaying an image of a cyber pet output from the character state analyzer on a display device of the customer side; A global timer for generating parameters of meal time, bedtime, play time, and exercise time in association with survival and growth of the cyber pet; And Cyber pet system using a cyber cloning, characterized in that consisting of a pre-sale device for the customer to download and install the cyber pets and items copied by the member. The method of claim 2, wherein the character state analysis unit A cyber pet system using cyber cloning, characterized in that the sound according to the operation of the cyber pet, and determine the location and area of the cyber pet. The method of claim 2 or 3, The item is a cyber pet system using the cyber cloning, characterized in that the information on the habits, pet playground background, rides, accessories, pet habits for complete reproduction, education, growth patterns necessary for breeding. Accessing the main server of the operator side and authenticating the membership through a login; and Requesting the replication of the cyber pet to the main server, and charging the cyber cache to purchase items necessary for replication and breeding; Inputting information of a target to be replicated into the main server and performing graphic processing, and replicating cyber pets for each member by applying the item; Applying and raising the item to the cloned cyber pet; And A method of breeding cyber pets using cyber cloning, comprising three-dimensionally displaying a growth state and a process of the cyber pets. The method of claim 5, wherein Requesting a payment approval to enable the electronic payment to the main server through the Internet; The method for breeding cyber pets using cyber cloning further comprises the step of charging the cyber cache by inputting a payment method and related information and paying a corresponding fee when the payment approval is notified. The method according to claim 5 or 6, The breeding method of cyber pets using cyber cloning, characterized in that it further comprises the step of downloading the cloned cyber pets and the items necessary for breeding to a personal PC. The method of claim 6, The payment method is a cyber pet breeding method using cyber cloning, characterized in that any one of the payment through the bank, card payment, mobile communication payment.