KR20050105082A - Challanging system and method with online games - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a challenge system and a method using an online game, and each user who accesses the challenge system through the user terminal proceeds to play the game on his or her terminal, and when the game is finished, the ranking is given to each user according to the score. After that, the connected user applies for a challenge to a user of a particular ranking, and according to the result of the challenge, and the system and a method for imposing or paying a certain challenge fee or a reward for winning,

A game information DB for storing game information including a title of the game to be transmitted to the user terminal and outputting the game information;

A game progress module for transmitting and outputting a game to the user terminal;

When the user completes the game output to the user terminal, according to the game progress method entered in the game information DB to evaluate the game content of the user and give a score, analyze the score for the user and give a user ranking A game evaluation module;

A ranking information DB for storing information about the user ranking;

When the challenge information is input from the challenger's user terminal, a message inquiring whether the challenge is accepted or not is transmitted to the challenger's user terminal, and based on the score given to the game executed by the challenger's user terminal. And a challenge progress module for determining a winner and transmitting a result to a user terminal of the challenger and the challenged user.

Description

CHALLANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH ONLINE GAMES}

The present invention relates to a challenge system and a method using an online game, each of the users connected to the challenge system through the network to proceed with the game in their own terminal, and when the game is finished, the ranking is given for each user according to the score, The present invention relates to a system and a method for applying a challenge to a user of a specific ranking and then applying or paying a challenge fee or a reward according to a victory to the challenger and the lead user according to the challenge result.

Recently, various kinds of online games have been developed and are gaining popularity from many users. Online games are run on user terminals such as PCs, mobile phones, handheld game consoles or game boxes, and, depending on their type, face to face between single or plural people and a computer, between individuals and individuals through a computer, or between two or more people. It takes a form. Most of the online games are scored according to the scenarios, rules, or penalties of the game pre-populated in the computer, or it is decided whether to proceed to the next step. Also, depending on the result, scores or rankings may be given and cyber money may be paid.

According to the conventional method, in the online game, the user can simply play the game in order to enjoy or reduce the game cost by receiving points, cyber money, or the like according to the skill of the game. However, this method does not provide a method of providing a financial benefit to the majority of game users with a relatively low level of skill, and also has a disadvantage of decreasing interest as time goes by, because it does not deviate from a certain game frame.

In addition, according to the conventional method, online games mostly challenge scenarios stored in a computer, and some of them take the form of challenging other users. However, when looking at the challenge by this method, only the challenge was allowed only under the same game conditions through the same game, and no method was allowed to allow the challenge between individuals through the heterogeneous game.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, when a user connected through the Internet or a mobile communication network to apply for a game challenge by pointing to a specific person, according to the intention of the challenger, determine whether the challenge, challenger and The former can play the same game or different kinds of games through the PC and the mobile phone, respectively, and evaluate it to determine the user with the higher score as a winner, and give a certain reward to the winner to simultaneously achieve a sense of achievement and financial gain. An object of the present invention is to provide a challenge system and method using an online game.

In another aspect, the present invention is to provide a challenge system and method using an online game to give a ranking according to the user's game skills, the greater the reward when the difference between the challenger and the challenger ranking is large.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a challenge system and method using an online game that can increase the advertising revenue by transmitting or outputting a video or audio advertising simultaneously or sequentially when the game is transmitted to the user terminal. do.

A description with reference to the drawings is as follows. The drawings are used for illustrative purposes only, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the connection state and the components of the conductive system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A challenge system using an online game (hereinafter referred to as a 'challenge system') is connected to the PC 210 and the mobile phone 310 through the Internet 200 and the mobile communication network 300, respectively.

Internet 200 refers to a network capable of transmitting and receiving data based on a PC,

The mobile communication network 300 refers to a communication network using a wireless mobile communication terminal. In the recent technology, voice, video, and data transmission and reception are enabled through the Internet 200 and the mobile communication network 300, so the meaning of division is not large.

The PC 210 and the mobile phone 310 list typical types of user terminals using respective communication networks, and various terminals such as a PDA, a portable game machine, or a game box may be used.

Since a technology related to a communication network and a user terminal is well known in the art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Challenge system 100 is a web server 102, dial-up server 104, member information management module 106, game information management module 108, game progress module 110, game evaluation module 112, evaluation It includes a notification module 114, a challenge progress module 116, a member information DB 118, a game information DB 120, ranking information DB 122, payment information DB 124, advertising information DB 126. .

The web server 102 provides a protocol and a browser for transmitting and receiving data by connecting to a user terminal through the Internet 200. The web server 102 provides a protocol for the registration, maintenance, payment, etc. of the challenge system 100. It works in conjunction with each module and DB.

The dial-up server 104 provides an interface for allowing a mobile phone 310 connected through the mobile communication network 300 to transmit / receive sound, video, and data with the conductive system 100. To this end, the dial-up server 104 includes a protocol for connecting to various telephone networks.

Since the web server 102 and the dial-up server 104 for connecting to various communication networks are commonly used, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The member information management module 106 accesses the challenge system 100 and records payment information such as personal information and cyber money for a user who has registered as a member. In order to use the challenge system 100, it is not necessary to register as a member, and it may be possible to receive a service by simply accessing the system.

The information management module 108 records information about a game provided by the challenge system 100 and updates information about a new game. The information recorded by the game information management module 108 includes all data necessary for the game, such as the type, title, level, and number of participants.

The game progress module 110 transmits the information about the game selected by the user to the user terminals 210 and 310 through the communication network 200 and 300 to be output. Information about the game may be streamed and output in real time, and a predetermined amount of data may be downloaded and output to the user terminals 210 and 310, and it is preferable to use an appropriate method according to the state of the communication line.

When the game evaluation module 112 executes a game output to the user terminals 210 and 310 when the user connected to the challenge system 100 ends, whether or not the user wins or loses the game for each user, which stage of the whole game A score for the user is given by an evaluation method input to the challenge system 100 in advance, such as whether the game is finished in the game or how many points the game has been obtained. In addition, by comparing the scores given to a plurality of users with each other, the ranking is given to the person who received the highest score.

Since a technique for assigning a score to a game executed by a user is widely used in the related art, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The evaluation notification module 114 sends e-mails to the member's PC 210 or the mobile phone 310 by using the Internet 200 or the mobile communication network 300 for the score and ranking for each game given by the game evaluation module 112. Notify in the form of short message (SMS).

The challenge progress module 116 provides information on game contests together with ranking information of users to the user terminals 210 and 310 connected to the challenge system 100. When a user who views the ranking information attempts to compete with another user, the challenger inputs the challenge information through the user terminals 210 and 310. Challenge information is information that can identify the pioneer, such as the ID, name, ranking of the pioneer you want to contest and information about the game you want to compete.

The challenge progress module 116 starts a game contest between the challenger and the challenger, analyzes the game result and assigns a score to determine a winner. In addition, a certain amount of cyber money or mileage points, etc. are deducted from the challenger's payment information, and a predetermined amount of cyber money, mileage points, stocks, etc. is paid to the person who wins as a result of the challenge.

The member information DB 118 receives and stores personal information of the user who has joined the challenge system 100 from the member information management module 106.

Game information DB 120 stores the information about the game recorded by the game information management module 108, a new game is added or deleted if necessary.

The ranking information DB 122 stores ranking information calculated based on a score obtained from a result of a game executed by a plurality of users accessing the challenge system 100. Users can view the ranking information and apply for challenges to users who are similar to their scores. In order to induce the interest of the game, it is desirable to set such that the challenge is impossible if the ranking difference is too large.

The payment information DB 124 stores information about the user's cyber money or mileage points, etc., and updates the payment information when the payment is made to pay a challenge fee or win a contest to receive a challenge.

The advertisement information DB 126 stores information about a video advertisement or a voice advertisement to be transmitted together or selectively when transmitting a game to the user terminals 210 and 310. In other words, by outputting the game to the user and transmitting and outputting an advertisement made by voice or video before the game is started, during the game, or immediately after the game is finished, the user can reduce the access fee or pay the advertisement fee to the user. By doing so, you can double your financial gain.

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the flow of the ranking method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The user accesses the conductive system 100 using the user terminals 210 and 310 (S100).

The member information management module 106 requests the user's information and compares the input information with the member information stored in the member information DB 118 to determine whether the user is a legitimate user (S102).

When it is recognized that the user is a legitimate user, the game list stored in the game information DB 120 is transmitted to the user terminals 210 and 310 and output.

When the user selects the desired game (S106), the game progress module 110 calls the information about the game selected by the user in the game information DB 120 to output to the user terminal (210, 310) to proceed with the game. (S108) The progress of the game may be performed sequentially for each user or a plurality of users may proceed simultaneously.

The user proceeds to play the game using the user terminals 210 and 310, and the game evaluation module 112 executes the game output to the user terminals 210 and 310 when the user connected to the challenge system 100 ends. The score of the user is given to the user by an evaluation method input in advance to the challenge system 100, such as whether or not the user wins or loses the game, which stage of the overall game the user has finished, or how many points he has obtained during the game. (S110)

If a score is given for the user's game result, the ranking is calculated by comparing the score with other users. (S112) When calculating the ranking, the ranking is given only to the users who have connected to the challenge system 100 a certain number of times. Restriction is desirable for score objectification. It is also desirable to demote the score and ranking of the user who has not played the game in the challenge system 100 for a certain period of time in order to induce the user's access.

The evaluation notification module 114 notifies the user terminals 210 and 310 of the user's score and ranking information through the web server 102 or the dial-up server 104. (S114) Notifying the result is a short message. Messages (SMS), automated response systems (ARS), e-mail, etc. may be available.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing the flow of the conductive method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, after the challenger accesses the challenge system 100 and authenticates the member, the process of playing the game and receiving the ranking according to the score is the same as in the ranking granting method.

When the user selects the challenge mode among the game execution mode and the challenge mode while the user is connected to the challenge system 100 (S200), the challenge progress module 116 transmits the challenge list to the challenger in the game information DB 120. And the game is selected (S202). When the challenger selects a game, the challenge progress module 116 determines the ranking rank of the challenger, and lists the game and the list of the challenged electrons within the predetermined ranking range (for example, the top 10% and the top 10% of the challenger). The guide for the challenge is transmitted to select a conductor (S204). The guide to the challenge should include information about the charges and prizes, as well as the fact that the challenger may refuse the challenge or choose a different game. The challenger simultaneously enters the challenge information when selecting the conductor. The challenge information preferably includes information (for example, connection ID, name, ranking rank, etc.) for identifying a challenged challenger, and a title of a game selected by the challenger.

The challenge progress module 116 pays the conduction fee determined according to the challenger selected by the challenger by subtracting cyber money from the challenger's payment information. (S206) If the difference in the ranking is large, it is proportional to this. This will reduce the tendency to choose opponents with large score differences.

When the challenge information is input from the challenger's user terminal, the challenge progress module 116 transmits a message inquiring whether to accept the challenge to the challenger's user terminal using a short message or an email (S210).

If the challenger cannot play the game or does not want to compete, he can refuse the challenge and return the challenge fee paid in advance to the challenger. If you reject a challenge more than a certain number of times, you may be able to set your score and ranking down by a certain amount. In addition, it is possible to minimize the rejection of the challenge by notifying the challenger in advance of the challenge time so that preparation can be made.

When the information indicating that the challenge is accepted is input from the user terminal of the challenged user, the challenge progress module 116 asks the challenged user whether to compete in the same game as the challenger (S214). We will try to compete, but the challenge system also provides a way for each user to play the game with each game he or she is most confident with and evaluate the results. In the case of contesting heterogeneous games, it is desirable to limit the number of users for each game to be limited to each other only when the ranking information DB 122 is established. A challenger who wants to challenge a challenger can be considered to induce a challenge between different gamers.

When the challenger selects the same game, the game progress module 110 calls information about the game selected by the challenger and the challenger in the game information DB 120 and outputs the game directly from the user terminals 210 and 310. Proceeding (S222), if a heterogeneous game is selected, the challenge progress module 116 transmits the game list stored in the game information DB 120 to the challenger (S216), and selects the challenged game (S218). If the challenger accepts the game selected by the challenger, the game proceeds (S222), and the challenge fee is returned if the challenger does not accept the game selected by the challenger. (S212) and the challenge is finished.

After the game progress, the game evaluation module 112 evaluates the game results of each challenger and the challenger (S224) and gives a score. The challenge progress module 116 determines the winner by comparing the given scores (S226). If the scores are the same, the game can be screened in various ways. In case of contesting different games, it may be considered to be beneficial or disadvantageous to one side due to the difficulty of the game.However, the score received by each user as a percentage (%) of all users by game and difficulty. If you convert it, you can expect a fair evaluation regardless of the type of game or difficulty. When the winner is determined, the challenge progress module 116 compensates for the victory by adding a predetermined amount to the winner's cyber money or mileage points (S228).

When the game competition is over, the evaluation notification module 114 transmits the winner and each score, the change state of the cyber money, etc. to the user terminals 210 and 310 of the challenger and the challenged user by using a short message or e-mail. Notify. (S230)

Although a challenge system and method using an online game according to an embodiment of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and a right can be easily modified by those skilled in the art.

In the present invention has been described as paying the cyber money or mileage points to the winner of the game contest, in addition to the gift voucher, cash, prizes, shares, etc. may be provided.

In addition, the present invention has been described as a certain reward to the winner, on the contrary, may be set to give a certain disadvantage to the loser.

In addition, in the present invention, the challenger described as paying the conductive fee, but the conductive material may also have to pay a certain amount.

According to the present invention, users can access a challenge system through a network and receive a ranking for each game, and have the effect of simultaneously pursuing fun and financial benefits of the game through a one-to-one competition with other users. have.

In addition, according to the present invention, the game contest is not limited to the same game, there is an effect that provides an opportunity to challenge each other between different gamers,

When outputting the game to the user terminal, by outputting the voice or video advertisements at the same time or sequentially, and paying the cyber money, etc. by the advertising revenue generated here, it is possible to reduce the financial burden of the user.

1 is a conceptual diagram and a configuration diagram of a conductive system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing the flow of the ranking method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart showing the flow of the conductive method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (11)

In the challenge system using an online game, A game information DB for storing game information including a title of the game to be transmitted and outputted to the user terminal connected through a network and outputting the game information; A game progress module for transmitting and outputting a game to the user terminal; When the user completes the game output to the user terminal, according to the game progress method entered in the game information DB to evaluate the game content of the user and give a score, analyze the score for the user and give a user ranking A game evaluation module; A ranking information DB for storing information about the user ranking; When the challenge information is input from the challenger's user terminal, a message inquiring whether the challenge is accepted or not is transmitted to the challenger's user terminal, and based on the score given to the game executed by the challenger's user terminal. And a challenge progress module for determining a winner and transmitting a result to the user terminal of the challenger and the challenged user. The method of claim 1, And a payment information DB for storing payment information about the type and amount of cyber money or mileage points owned by the challenger and the pioneer. The conductive progress module When the acceptance of the challenge is input from the user terminal of the subject electronic device, the payment information of the challenger is called to deduct a predetermined amount of the conductive fee from the cyber money or mileage point of the challenger. Challenge system used. The method of claim 1, The conductive progress module A challenge system using an online game, wherein a predetermined cyber money or mileage point is paid to a user who has a higher score among a challenger and a challenger as a result of the game challenge. The method of claim 1, The network is It is characterized by any one of the Internet, mobile communication network, The user terminal Challenge system using an online game, characterized in that any one of the PC, mobile phone, PDA, game box that can transmit and receive video and audio data by connecting to the challenge system through any one of the Internet, mobile communication network. The method of claim 1, The challenge information is And a title of the game selected by the challenger, wherein the challenger includes information identifying the challenged user to challenge. The method of claim 1, When the game is transmitted to the user terminal, the advertisement information DB for storing information about the video advertisement or the voice advertisement to be transmitted before the game start, during the game progress or after the game end; further comprising a challenge system using an online game. In the challenge using online games, Selecting a game and a challenger by accessing the challenge mode by the user connected through a network; When the challenge information is input from the user terminal of the challenger, transmitting a message to the user terminal of the challenged electronic device asking whether to accept the challenge; If the challenger accepts the challenge, asking the challenger whether to compete in the same game as the challenger; When the user completes the game output to the user terminal, according to the game progress method entered in the game information DB, the game content of the user is evaluated and given a score, and the score for the user is analyzed to rank by user Giving; And determining a winner based on the score or the ranking and transmitting a result to the user terminal of the challenger and the challenged user. The method of claim 7, wherein When the acceptance of the challenge is input from the user terminal of the conducting electronic device, calling the challenger's payment information and subtracting a predetermined amount of the conductive fee from the challenger's cyber money or mileage points; And providing a predetermined cyber money or mileage point to a user who has a higher score among the challenger and the challenger as a result of the game challenge. The method of claim 7, wherein If the subject chooses to compete in a game different from the challenger, sending the game list to the subject to allow the subject to select a game; If the challenger selects a game, asking the challenger whether to accept the challenger's game selection; Challenge method using an online game further comprising. The method of claim 7, wherein And determining the winner by converting the user's score or ranking into a percentage of all users in determining the winner using the user score or ranking. The method of claim 7, wherein The network is It is characterized by any one of the Internet, mobile communication network, The user terminal And a PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or a game box capable of transmitting and receiving voice and video data by accessing the challenge system through any one of the Internet and a mobile communication network.