KR20130089783A - Method for game pacthing or game providing automatically using mobile terminal and mobile terminal there of - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A game patch method, a game providing method, and a mobile device thereof automatically installs a game or a patch for the game on a personal computer without a user having to control the installation or the patch processes and secure the mobility of the user by using a mobile device to check whether there is a necessary patch in a game server, and if needed, download the installation data or the patch data automatically. CONSTITUTION: A mobile device obtains access to at least one game server in order to check the patch information (S510). The device determines whether the patch is needed or not by comparing the patch information with the patch history records (S520). If needed, the device checks the availability of a connection with the game server at above a preset bandwidth level (S530). If possible, the device downloads the necessary data to install the patch and stores it (S540). When connected to a gaming device (S550), the mobile device transmits the patch data to the gaming device (S560). [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB,DD,FF) No; (CC,EE) Yes; (GG) End; (S510) Log into a game server/check patch information; (S520) Is a patch necessary?; (S530) Is it above a certain bandwidth?; (S540) Download/store patch data from the game server; (S550) Has a device connected to a gaming device?; (S560) Provide the stored patch data to the gaming device

Description

Game patching method that can be automatically patched or installed using a mobile terminal, a game providing method and the mobile terminal {METHOD FOR GAME PACTHING OR GAME PROVIDING AUTOMATICALLY USING MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL THERE OF}

The present application relates to a technology for providing a game, and more particularly, by installing or installing a game using a mobile terminal such as a smart phone, and connecting the mobile terminal to a personal computer, thereby connecting to a game terminal such as a personal computer. The present invention relates to a game patch or providing method capable of providing a game without installing or patching the same, and a portable terminal thereof.

With the development of computing devices and network environments, various games have been developed and provided. In addition to the traditional games that are installed on the computer itself and can be played only by users based on the personal computer, the online games that perform a game with a predetermined association with other users based on the online communication environment also reflect various genres. ought.

In addition, with the development of such computing and network environments, data transmission through the online communication environment has become mainstream in order to install or patch games on terminals, for example, personal computers, to play games.

However, in this conventional case, the game must be installed or patched directly on the terminal to play the game. For example, even in an environment where a user can use multiple personal computers, in order to play the game, the installation or patch file of the game must be stored in the personal computer in use. This has to be repeated the cumbersome installation or patching work, the user has a redundant consumption of time and resources, the server side has to bear a large load in order to provide the installation or patch data.

The present application receives and stores the installation or patch data from the game server using a mobile terminal, such as a smart phone, and connects the portable terminal to a personal computer to play the game to provide the installation or patch data, so that The present invention relates to a game patch or providing method capable of providing a game without installing or patching the same, and a portable terminal thereof.

In addition, in the case of a game that requires a patch, a game patch or a method for automatically updating a patch without a user's operation control is provided because the patch server automatically downloads patch data after checking whether a patch is required. And a portable terminal thereof.

In addition, the present application checks whether the mobile terminal can be connected to the patch server with a certain level or more bandwidth, and if possible download the installation or patch data, the game patch or providing method that can be installed or patched while ensuring the mobility of the user and It relates to the mobile terminal.

Among the embodiments, the game patch method is performed in a game providing client installed in the portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal. The game patch method includes (a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and comparing the patch information with patch history information to determine whether a patch is required, (b) if a patch is required, Checking whether connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth; (c) if connection is possible with a preset bandwidth or more, downloading patch data from the game server and storing the patch data in a storage means of the mobile terminal; (d) providing the patch data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal.

Among the embodiments, the game providing method is performed in a game providing client installed in the portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal. The game providing method includes the steps of: (a) accessing the game server on the basis of access information about a game server previously input; (C) recording the path of the installation data stored in the storage means, providing information about the recorded path to the game server, and (d) the installation data stored in the portable terminal when connected to the game terminal. Providing to the game terminal.

Among the embodiments, the game patch method is performed in a game providing client installed in the portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal. The game patch method includes (a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and comparing the patch information with patch history information to determine whether a patch is required, (b) if a patch is required, Checking whether connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth through a WiFi network; (c) if connection is possible with a preset bandwidth or more, downloading patch data from the game server to a storage means of the portable terminal; (D) checking whether there is a game terminal connectable to the mobile terminal through the WiFi network, and if there is, storing the communication through the WiFi network in the game terminal and requesting the game terminal. Providing data stored in the storage means.

Among the embodiments, the portable terminal is connectable to the game server or the game terminal via a wired or wireless network. The portable terminal includes a communication manager, a storage, and a controller. The communication manager checks whether a connection with the game server or the game terminal is possible over a preset bandwidth. The storage unit stores installation data or patch data. The controller requests the communication confirmation unit to connect with the game server at a predetermined bandwidth or more, and if possible, controls to connect to the game server to request a game execution file or a patch file and to store it in the storage unit.

Among the embodiments, the game providing client is installed in the smart portable terminal, and can connect to the game server or the personal computer through a network using the communication module of the smart portable terminal. The game providing client includes a communication management module and a control module. The communication management module checks whether the smart portable terminal can be connected to a WiFi repeater to have a bandwidth equal to or greater than a preset bandwidth. If the control module can connect to the game server over a preset bandwidth, the control module requests a game execution file or a patch file from the game server and stores the game execution file or patch file in a storage means of the smart portable terminal. Generates path information about and provides it to the game server.

Among the embodiments, the recording medium records a program for executing the game patch method. The program is installed in a portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal, (a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and Comparing patch information with patch history information to determine if a patch is required; (b) if a patch is required, checking whether connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth; (B) the patch data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal and the patch data stored in the portable terminal when connected to the game terminal. Include.

Among the embodiments, the recording medium records a program for executing the game providing method. The program is installed in a portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal. (A) The game server based on access information about a previously input game server. (B) downloading installation data from the connected game server and storing the installation data in the storage means of the portable terminal, (c) recording the path of the installation data stored in the storage means, And (d) providing connection data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal.

Among the embodiments, the recording medium records a program for executing the game patch method. The program is installed in a portable terminal and connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal, (a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and Comparing patch information with patch history information to determine if a patch is required, (b) if a patch is required, checking whether the game server can connect to the game server over a preset bandwidth through a WiFi network, and (c) if If connection is possible over a preset bandwidth, the function of downloading patch data from the game server and storing it in the storage means of the portable terminal and (d) Checking whether there is a game terminal connectable to the portable terminal via a WiFi network. If present, the game terminal via the WiFi network Secured put at the request of the game terminal includes a function for providing the data stored in the storage means.

According to the disclosed technology of the present application, by using a portable terminal such as a smart phone to receive and store the installation or patch data from the game server, by connecting the portable terminal to a personal computer, etc. to play the game, providing the installation or patch data, There is an effect that can provide a game without installing or patching a personal computer.

In addition, according to the disclosed technology of the present application, since the patch is connected to the game server, the patch server automatically downloads the patch data after checking whether the patch is required, and thus the effect of automatically updating the patch without the user's operation control. There is.

In addition, according to the disclosed technology of the present application, it is possible to check whether the mobile terminal can connect to the patch server with a predetermined level or more bandwidth, and if possible download the installation or patch data, it is possible to install or patch while ensuring the mobility of the user have.

In addition, according to the disclosed technology of the present application, the redundant downloading of the installation or patch data performed for each personal computer is eliminated, so that a cumbersome process for installation or patching is solved only once for the game user, and for the game provider. Since there is no need to maintain a large server for the patch, this has the effect of providing economics to both game users and providers.

1 is a reference diagram for explaining an example of a game server, a game providing client, and a game terminal according to the disclosed technology.
2 is a reference diagram for another example of a game server, a game providing client, and a game terminal according to the disclosed technology.
3 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a game providing client according to the disclosed technology.
4 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a game providing portable terminal according to the disclosed technology.
5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a game patch method according to the disclosed technology.
6 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of a game patch method according to the disclosed technology.
7 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of a game patch method according to the disclosed technology.

The description of the disclosed technique is merely an example for structural or functional explanation and the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments may be variously modified and may have various forms, and thus the scope of the disclosed technology should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea.

Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

The terms "first "," second ", and the like are intended to distinguish one element from another, and the scope of the right should not be limited by these terms. For example, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element, but there may be other elements in between. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. On the other hand, other expressions describing the relationship between the components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly neighboring to", should be interpreted as well.

It should be understood that the singular " include "or" have "are to be construed as including a stated feature, number, step, operation, component, It is to be understood that the combination is intended to specify that it does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

In each step, the identification code (e.g., a, b, c, etc.) is used for convenience of explanation, the identification code does not describe the order of each step, Unless otherwise stated, it may occur differently from the stated order. That is, each step may occur in the same order as described, may be performed substantially concurrently, or may be performed in reverse order.

The disclosed technique may be embodied as computer readable code on a computer readable recording medium, and the computer readable recording medium may include any type of recording device that stores data that can be read by a computer system . Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like, and also implemented in the form of a carrier wave (for example, transmission over the Internet) . In addition, the computer-readable recording medium may be distributed over network-connected computer systems so that computer readable codes can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosed technology belongs, unless otherwise defined. The terms defined in the commonly used dictionary should be interpreted to coincide with the meanings in the context of the related art, and should not be interpreted as having ideal or excessively formal meanings unless clearly defined in the present application.

Hereinafter, the disclosed technology will be described taking an online game performed by receiving installation data or patch data from a game server as an example. However, it is obvious that the scope of the disclosed technology is not limited to this example as an example for convenience of description. In other words, since the disclosed technology has a range of rights recognized by the description, it is obvious that the range of rights may extend to a game played by the game terminal itself rather than an online game.

1 is a reference diagram for explaining an example of a game server, a game providing client, and a game terminal according to the disclosed technology.

The game server 100 may be a server group consisting of servers that are physically or logically different according to installation, patching, and game execution. In the disclosed technology, this is collectively referred to as one game server 100. That is, in the disclosed technology, at least a part of an installation program providing server, a patch server, a web server for providing a game, and the like will be described as one game server 100.

The game server 100 may provide an installation file or a patch file for playing a game.

In one embodiment, the game server 100 may set up a wireless communication environment with the game providing client 200 to provide an installation file or a patch file to the game providing client 200.

The game server 100 may provide a predetermined interface for starting a game. For example, when providing an object for starting a game through a web site and receiving click information on an object for starting a game from the game terminal 300, the game providing client 200 or the game providing client 200 stores the corresponding game terminal 300. Access the file stored in the installed mobile terminal to start the game.

The game server 100 may be configured as a plurality of game servers that provide data about different games. That is, it may be a plurality of game servers each operated from different game operating entities.

The game terminal 300 refers to a terminal on which an actual game is driven. For example, the game terminal 300 is a terminal capable of providing a game to a user through a predetermined processor and a display module, such as a personal computer, a laptop, a tablet PC, and the like.

The game terminal 300 may maintain communication with the game providing client 200 in a wired or wireless manner and receive at least some of installation data or patch data stored in the portable terminal from the game providing client 200 to execute a game.

In the following, certain means performed in the game terminal 300 to provide a game are referred to as game clients. This is distinguished from the game providing client 200 installed in the mobile terminal itself or the mobile terminal, and is a means for providing data to the user by receiving data from the game providing client 200.

The game providing client 200 is installed in the mobile terminal, receives the installation data or patch data from the game server 100, stores it in the mobile terminal, forms a network with the game terminal 300 in a wired or wireless manner, and transmits the data to the mobile terminal. By providing stored installation data or patch data, the game terminal 300 may provide a game to the user.

In one embodiment, the portable terminal is a portable communication terminal having a predetermined storage means, a communication means and a processor means, such as a smart phone, and the game providing client 200 is configured as a program (for example, an application) and installed in the portable terminal. The above function can be performed.

In another embodiment, the game providing client 200 may be implemented as a terminal having its own at least some hardware.

Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the disclosed technology will be described based on one embodiment.

2 is a reference diagram for another example of a game server, a game providing client, and a game terminal according to the disclosed technology.

In another example illustrated in FIG. 2, a plurality of game terminals 300 are provided.

This other example is a reference diagram for explaining that the game providing client 200 does not depend on the specific game terminal 300.

That is, in the disclosed technology, simply storing installation data or patch data in one game providing client 200 may play a game in various game terminals 300.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a game providing client according to the disclosed technology. The game providing client 200 disclosed in FIG. 3 may be installed in the portable terminal as described above and connected to at least one game server 100 or the game terminal 300 using a communication means of the portable terminal. Installation or patch data downloaded from the 100) can be stored in the storage means of the portable terminal.

Referring to FIG. 3, the game providing client 200 may include a communication management module 210, a storage module 220, and a control module 230. In one embodiment, the game providing client 200 may further include an automatic patch management module 240.

The communication management module 210 may connect communication with the game server 100 or the game terminal 300 by using the communication means of the mobile terminal under the control of the control module 230.

In one embodiment, the communication management module 210 may determine whether the communication means of the mobile terminal can form a wireless communication network having a bandwidth equal to or greater than a preset bandwidth (eg, connectable to a WiFi repeater). Such an embodiment is required to determine whether it is possible to stably download the installation or patch data from the game server 100 or to stably provide the data to the game terminal 300. This is not required when accessing the game server 100 to check patch information, and may be necessary to confirm whether the installation or download of patch data itself may be stable.

In one embodiment, if the communication management module 210 detects that the wireless network environment having a stable bandwidth, it may provide a notification for the control module 230 or the automatic patch management module 240.

When the wireless communication connection with the game server 100 is made by the communication management module 210, the storage module 220 downloads installation or patch data provided from the game server 100 under the control of the control module 230. It can be stored in the storage means of the portable terminal.

In one embodiment, the storage module 220 may generate and store path information about installation data or patch data stored in the storage means. The path information generated here may be provided to the game terminal 300 or the game server 100 and used to access a file for playing a game. For example, in the example of activating the game client through the web page of the game server 100, the path information may be used as a path of data to be installed or read from the game client, and the control module 230 generates Route information may be provided to the game server 100. For another example, when a game is performed by driving a game client of the game terminal 300, since the path information may be used as the game client itself or a path of data to be read, the control module 230 generates Route information may be provided to the game terminal 300.

The control module 230 may control other components of the game client 200 to download installation data or patch data from the game server 100 and store them in the mobile terminal. In addition, the control module 230 may control other components of the game client 200 to interoperate with the game terminal 300 to perform a game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the control module 230 for a patch process for downloading patch data from the game server 100 and providing the patch data to the game terminal 300 will be described in detail.

The control module 230 checks the patch information by connecting to the game server, and compares the patch information with the patch history information to determine whether a patch is required. Here, the patch history information is information on the history of the patch successfully by the game client 200.

In one embodiment, the control module 230 may perform a patch using the patch version information. In more detail, the control module 230 checks the patch version information by accessing at least one of the plurality of game servers 100 based on connection information about the plurality of game servers 100 previously input. The patch version information included in the patch history information and the checked patch version information may be compared to determine whether a patch is required. If a patch is required, the control module 230 may download the patch data and provide the patch data to the storage module 22.

In one embodiment, the control module 230 may perform the patch using the patch execution list to be patched. In more detail, the control module 230 compares the patch version information included in the patch history information with the patch version information checked in the game server 100, and when the patch is required, the control module 230 may include the patch in the patch execution list. have. Using such a patch execution list can be useful because the disclosed technology can only download patch data when it is possible to connect beyond the preset bandwidth. That is, in a network environment having a predetermined bandwidth or less, only patch availability may be checked to generate a patch execution list, and the patch may be performed in an environment having a stable bandwidth.

If a patch is required, the control module 230 may check whether it is connectable with the game server 100 with a preset bandwidth or more using the communication management module 210. For example, the control module 230 checks at least one WiFi repeater that can be connected and a second bandwidth that can be secured with respect to the repeater, and compares the preset bandwidth with the second bandwidth to obtain patch data when the second bandwidth is larger. You can download it.

According to an embodiment, if the second bandwidth is smaller than the preset bandwidth, the control module 230 may set a patch standby state in the patch execution list for the corresponding patch.

In an embodiment, when the control module 230 downloads and stores patch data from the game server 100, the control module 230 may set the patch completion state in the patch execution list for the corresponding patch and update the patch history information. The control module 230 may check whether there is a patch set to a patch standby state in the patch execution list, and if so, may perform a patch for the patch again.

When the control module 230 is connected to the game terminal 300, the control module 230 may provide the game terminal with the patch data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal.

In one embodiment, the control module 230 may maintain communication with the game terminal 300 and provide patch data. In more detail, the control module 230 may maintain a wired or wireless connection by requesting the game terminal 300 to connect as a mobile storage device. When the control module 230 receives a request for data input / output from the game client driven in the game terminal 300, the control module 230 may provide the game client with at least a part of the patch data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal. To this end, the control module 230 may provide path information of patch data to the game client. The control module 230

In another embodiment, the control module 230 may provide to store the patch data stored in the game terminal 300. In more detail, the control module 230 may request the game client running in the game terminal 100 to store the patch data stored in the portable terminal, and transmit the stored patch data when the game client responds to the request.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the control module 230 for the installation process of downloading the installation data from the game server 100 to provide to the game terminal 300 will be described in more detail. Here, the installation data refers to data that is initially installed for game play and data provided for game play after installation. That is, not only the initial installation data in the form of a compressed file, but also data for the game progress in the form in which the corresponding compressed file is extracted are collectively referred to as installation data.

The control module 230 may be connected to the game server 100 on the basis of the access information to the game server previously input.

In one embodiment, the control module 230 may determine a game to be installed according to the user's selection. In more detail, the control module 230 may display a list of at least one game provided by the at least one game server 100 previously input, and provide a game server that provides a game selected from the list by the user ( 100).

The control module 230 may download installation data from the connected game server and store the installation data in the storage means of the portable terminal.

The control module 230 may control the storage module 220 to record the path of the installation data stored in the storage means, and provide the game server 100 with information about the recorded path.

When connected to the game terminal 300, the control module 230 may provide the installation data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal to the game terminal through the connected network.

In one embodiment, the control module 230 may maintain a connection with the game terminal 300 using a WiFi network. In more detail, the control module 230 checks whether there is a game terminal 300 that can be directly connected to a predetermined bandwidth or more through the WiFi network, and if there is, the game terminal 100 via the WiFi network to the corresponding game terminal 100. You can request a connection as a removable storage device.

The control module 230 checks whether a patch is required for the game on which the installation is completed, and performs the patch. In more detail, the control module 230 accesses the game server 100 to check whether a patch for installation data stored in the storage means of the game terminal 300 is required, and if the patch is required, the game server 100. Alternatively, the patch server may be connected to the patch server associated with the game server 100 to download patch data and store the patch data in the storage means of the portable terminal.

The automatic patch management module 240 is a module for automatically performing a patch without the control of the control module 240.

In more detail, the automatic patch management module 240 accesses the game server 100 and compares the version information of the game execution file or patch file previously stored in the mobile terminal with the version information provided by the game server to determine whether a patch is required. If necessary, the game server may request the patch data 100 to be stored in the storage means. To this end, the automatic patch management module 240 may have authority to control some of the communication management module 210 or the storage module 220.

In one embodiment, the automatic patch management module 240 may perform automatic patching using the aforementioned patch execution list. In more detail, the automatic patch management module 240 may check whether there is a patch set to a patch standby state in the patch execution list. If present, the automatic patch management module 240 checks whether the communication management module 210 can form a stable communication network with the game server 100, and if the stable communication network can be formed storage module 220 You can control to download and save patch data. When the patch is successfully completed, the automatic patch management module 240 may set the patch in the patch execution list to the patch complete state.

In one embodiment, upon receiving notification from the communication management module 210 that a wireless network connection with stable bandwidth is possible, the automatic patch management module 240 may perform automatic patching. That is, upon receiving data confirming that the wireless communication has a stable bandwidth from the communication management module 210, the automatic patch management module 240 may be activated to perform automatic patching.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a game providing portable terminal according to the disclosed technology. The game providing portable terminal disclosed in FIG. 4 relates to an embodiment provided with at least a part of the configuration as hardware.

The game providing portable terminal disclosed in FIG. 4 has a configuration corresponding to that of the game providing client disclosed in FIG. 3. That is, the configuration of the game providing mobile terminal may be functionally identical to or corresponding to each configuration of the game providing client. Therefore, in addition to the contents described below, specific operations or functions of the above-described game providing client may be exhibited, and description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the game providing portable terminal may include a communication manager 410, a storage 420, and a controller 430. In one embodiment, the game providing portable terminal may further include an automatic patch manager 440.

The communication manager 410 may check whether the connection with the game server 100 or the game terminal 300 is possible over a preset bandwidth.

The storage unit 420 may store installation data or patch data as a configuration having actual storage means.

The control unit 430 requests the communication check unit 410 to connect with the game server 100 at a predetermined bandwidth or more, and if possible, accesses the game server 100 to request a game executable file or a patch file. It can be controlled to store in the branch 420.

In one embodiment, the controller 430 may check whether there is a game terminal 300 that can be connected through the WiFi network over a preset bandwidth, and if so, may request that the game terminal be connected as a mobile storage device.

In one embodiment, when the controller 430 stores the installation data or the patch data in the storage unit 420, the controller 430 generates path information on the stored data to generate the path in the game server 100 or the connected game terminal 300. Information can be provided.

The automatic patch manager 440 accesses the game server 100 and checks whether a patch is required based on the patch version. If the patch is required, the automatic patch manager 440 checks whether the patch can be connected to the game server 100 over a preset bandwidth. After checking through, if possible, the patch data provided from the game server 100 may be stored in the storage unit 420.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of a game patch method or a game providing method will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. Since the embodiments to be described below are performed in the above-described game client 200, the contents corresponding to each other will not be overlapped, but those skilled in the art will appreciate the various embodiments of the present game patch method or game providing method which will be described later from the above description. To understand them more clearly.

5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a game patch method according to the disclosed technology. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game patch method will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5.

The game client 200 may access the at least one game server 100 to check the patch information (step S510), and compare the patch information with the patch history information to determine whether a patch is required (step S520).

If a patch is required (step S520, yes), the game client 200 may check whether the connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth (step S530).

If connection is possible over a preset bandwidth (step S530, yes), the game client 200 may download the patch data from the game server 100 and store it in the storage means of the portable terminal (step S540).

If connected to the game terminal (step S550, YES), the game client 200 may provide the patch data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal (step S560).

In an embodiment of steps S510 to S520, the game client 200 may determine whether a patch is required using the patch version information.

In more detail, the game client 200 checks patch version information by accessing at least one of the plurality of game servers 100 based on connection information about the plurality of game servers 100 previously input. The patch version information included in the patch history information and the checked patch version information may be compared to determine whether a patch is required. If a patch is required, the game client 200 may include the patch in the patch execution list.

In one embodiment, the game client 200 may determine whether to patch all of the plurality of game servers 100 previously input. That is, the patch execution list for the plurality of game servers 100 inputted before the patch may be generated.

In one embodiment for step S530, the game client 200 may determine whether there is a stable bandwidth using the WiFi network.

In more detail, the game client 200 checks at least one connectable WiFi repeater and a second bandwidth available for the repeater, and compares the preset bandwidth with the second bandwidth if the second bandwidth is smaller. For a given patch, you can set it as a patch standby state in the patch execution list.

In one embodiment for step S540, the game client 200 may perform a patch using the patch execution list.

In more detail, when the game client 200 downloads and stores patch data from the game server 100, the game client 200 may set the patch completion state in the patch execution list and update the patch history information. The game client 200 may check whether there is a patch set to a patch standby state in the patch execution list, and if so, perform the step S530 on the patch.

In an embodiment for steps S550 to S560, the game client 200 may provide patch data without storing data to the game terminal.

In more detail, when the game client 200 requests a connection to the game terminal 300 as a mobile storage device, and receives a request for data input / output from a game client driven in the game terminal 300, the game client 200 stores the patch data. At least some may be provided to the game client.

In another embodiment of steps S550 to S560, the game client 200 may store the patch data in the game terminal.

In more detail, the game client 200 may request the game client driven by the game terminal 300 to store the patch data stored in the portable terminal, and transmit the stored patch data when the game client responds to the request.

6 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a game providing method according to the disclosed technology. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game patch method will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

The game client 200 may access the game server 100 on the basis of access information about the game server previously input (step S610).

The game client 200 may download the installation data from the connected game server 100 and store the installation data in the storage means of the portable terminal (step S620).

The game client 200 may record the path of the installation data stored in the storage means, and provide the game server 100 with information about the recorded path (step S630).

When connected to the game terminal 300 (step S640, YES), the game client 200 may provide installation data stored in the mobile terminal to the game terminal 300 (step S610).

In one embodiment for step S610, the game client 200 may determine the game server 100 to download the installation data based on the user input.

In more detail, the game client 200 displays a list of at least one game provided by the at least one game server 100 previously input, and provides a game server 100 that provides a game selected from the list by the user. ) Can be accessed.

In an embodiment of step S610, the game client 200 may perform a communication connection with the game terminal 300 based on the WiFi communication network.

In more detail, the game client 200 may check whether there is a game terminal 300 that can be directly connected to a bandwidth or more through a WiFi network. If present, the game client 200 may request the game terminal 300 to connect as a mobile storage device through a WiFi network.

In one embodiment, the game client 200 may patch the installation data of the game.

In more detail, the game client 200 may access the corresponding game server 100 to check whether a patch for the stored installation data is required. If a patch is required, the game client 200 may access the game server 100 or a patch server associated with the game server 100, download patch data, and store the patch data in a storage means of the portable terminal.

7 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of a game patch method according to the disclosed technology. Another embodiment disclosed in FIG. 7 relates to an embodiment using a WiFi communication network.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game patch method will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 7.

The game client 200 may access the at least one game server 100 to check patch information (step S710), and compare patch information with patch history information to determine whether a patch is required (step S720).

If a patch is required (step S720, yes), the game client 200 may check whether the connection with the game server 100 is possible over the preset bandwidth through the WiFi network (step S730).

If connection is possible over a preset bandwidth (step S730, yes), the game client 200 may download the patch data from the game server 100 and store it in the storage means of the portable terminal (step S740).

The game client 200 checks whether there is a game terminal 300 that can be connected to the mobile terminal through the WiFi network (step S750, yes), and if there is, secures communication to the game terminal 300 through the WiFi network. In response to a request of the game terminal 300, data stored in the storage means may be provided (step S760).

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims It can be understood that

100: Game Server
200: game client
210: communication management module 220: storage module
230: control module 240: automatic patch management module
300: game terminal
410: communication management unit 420: storage unit
430 control unit 440 automatic patch management unit

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In the game patch method installed in the mobile terminal, the game patch client is performed in a game providing client that can connect to at least one game server via a network using the communication means of the mobile terminal,
(a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and comparing the patch information with patch history information to determine whether a patch is required;
(b) if a patch is required, checking whether the game server can connect to the game server more than a preset bandwidth;
(c) if connection is possible over a predetermined bandwidth, downloading patch data from the game server and storing the patch data in a storage means of the portable terminal; And
(d) providing patch data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal;
Game patch method comprising a.
The method of claim 1, wherein step (a)
Confirming patch version information by accessing at least one of the plurality of game servers based on access information about a plurality of input game servers;
Determining whether a patch is required by comparing the patch version information included in the patch history information with the checked patch version information; And
If a patch is required, including the patch in the patch execution list;
Game patch method comprising a.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein step (b)
Identifying at least one connectable WiFi repeater and a second bandwidth that can be secured with respect to the repeater; And
Comparing the preset bandwidth with the second bandwidth, and if the second bandwidth is smaller, setting a patch standby state in the patch execution list for the corresponding patch;
Game patch method comprising a.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein step (c)
Downloading and storing patch data from the game server, setting a patch completion state in the patch execution list, and updating the patch history information; And
Checking whether a patch set to a patch standby state exists in the patch execution list, and if present, performing step (b) again with respect to the patch;
Game patch method comprising a.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (d)
Requesting the game terminal to connect as a mobile storage device; And
Providing at least a portion of the stored patch data to the game client when receiving a request for data input / output from a game client driven in the game terminal;
Game patch method comprising a.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (d)
Requesting a game client driven in the game terminal to store patch data stored in the portable terminal; And
Transmitting the stored patch data when the game client responds to the request;
Game patch method comprising a.
A game providing method installed in a portable terminal and performed by a game providing client connectable to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal,
(a) accessing the game server on the basis of access information about the previously input game server;
(b) downloading installation data from a connected game server and storing the installation data in a storage means of the portable terminal;
(c) recording a path of the installation data stored in the storage means, and providing information on the recorded path to the game server; And
(d) providing the installation data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal;
Game providing method comprising a.
The method of claim 7, wherein step (a)
Displaying a list of at least one game provided by at least one game server; And
Accessing a game server providing a game selected from the list by a user;
Game providing method comprising a.
The method of claim 7, wherein step (d)
Checking whether there is a game terminal that can be directly connected to a bandwidth or more through a WiFi network; And
If present, requesting the game terminal to connect as a mobile storage device through a WiFi network;
Game providing method comprising a.
The method of claim 7, wherein the game providing method
Accessing and confirming whether a patch for the stored installation data is required; And
If a patch is required, accessing the game server or a patch server associated with the game server, downloading patch data, and storing the patch data in a storage means of the mobile terminal;
Game providing method comprising a.
In the game patch method installed in the mobile terminal, the game patch client is performed in a game providing client that can connect to at least one game server via a network using the communication means of the mobile terminal,
(a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and comparing the patch information with patch history information to determine whether a patch is required;
(b) if a patch is required, checking whether a connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth through a WiFi network;
(c) if connection is possible over a predetermined bandwidth, downloading patch data from the game server and storing the patch data in a storage means of the portable terminal; And
(d) check whether there is a game terminal connectable to the portable terminal via the WiFi network, and if there is a game terminal, secure the communication through the WiFi network to the game terminal and store it in the storage means at the request of the game terminal. Providing data;
Game patch method comprising a.
A game providing portable terminal capable of connecting to a game server or a game terminal through a wired or wireless network,
A communication manager to check whether a connection with the game server or the game terminal is possible over a preset bandwidth;
A storage unit for storing installation data or patch data;
A control unit for requesting the communication confirmation unit to connect with the game server at a predetermined bandwidth or more, and if possible, accessing the game server and requesting a game execution file or a patch file to store in the storage unit;
Game providing mobile terminal comprising a.
The mobile terminal of claim 12, wherein the game providing portable terminal
After accessing the game server to check whether a patch is required based on the patch version, and if the patch is necessary, after confirming through the communication management unit whether the game server can be connected with a preset bandwidth or more, if provided from the game server, An automatic patch manager to store patch data in the storage unit;
Game providing portable terminal comprising a further comprising.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the control unit
Check whether there is a game terminal that can be connected through the WiFi network over the preset bandwidth, and if so, request that the game terminal be connected as a mobile storage device.
Game providing mobile terminal comprising a.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the control unit
When the installation data or the patch data is stored in the storage unit, path information about the stored data is generated to provide the generated path information to the game server or the connected game terminal.
Game providing mobile terminal comprising a.
A game providing client installed in a portable terminal and connectable to a game server or a personal computer through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal,
A communication management module for checking whether the communication means has a bandwidth equal to or greater than a preset bandwidth and is connectable to a WiFi repeater; And
If it is possible to connect the game server with a predetermined bandwidth or more, request a game execution file or a patch file from the game server, and store it in the storage means of the mobile terminal, and store path information on the stored game execution file or patch file. A control module for generating and providing the generated game server to the game server;
Game providing client comprising a.
17. The game providing client of claim 16 wherein
Access the game server and compare the version information of the pre-stored game executable file or patch file with the version information of the game server to determine whether a patch is required, and if necessary, request the patch data from the game server and store it in the storage means. An automatic patch management module;
The game providing client, characterized in that it further comprises.
In the recording medium recording a program for executing the game patch method,
The program is installed in the portable terminal and can be connected to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal,
(a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and compare patch information and patch history information to determine whether a patch is required;
(b) if a patch is required, checking whether the game server can connect to the game server more than a preset bandwidth;
(c) a function of downloading patch data from the game server and storing the patch data in the storage means of the portable terminal if connection is possible over a preset bandwidth; And
(d) providing a patch data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal;
And a recording medium.
A recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing a game providing method,
The program is installed in the portable terminal and can be connected to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal,
(a) a function of accessing the game server on the basis of access information about a game server previously input;
(b) downloading installation data from a connected game server and storing the installation data in a storage means of the portable terminal;
(c) a function of recording a path of installation data stored in the storage means, and providing information on the recorded path to the game server; And
(d) a function of providing installation data stored in the portable terminal to the game terminal when connected to the game terminal;
And a recording medium.
In the recording medium recording a program for executing the game patch method,
The program is installed in the portable terminal and can be connected to at least one game server through a network using a communication means of the portable terminal,
(a) accessing the at least one game server to check patch information, and compare patch information and patch history information to determine whether a patch is required;
(b) if a patch is required, a function of checking whether a connection with the game server is possible over a preset bandwidth through a WiFi network;
(c) a function of downloading patch data from the game server and storing the patch data in the storage means of the portable terminal if connection is possible over a preset bandwidth; And
(d) check whether there is a game terminal connectable to the portable terminal via the WiFi network, and if there is a game terminal, secure the communication through the WiFi network to the game terminal and store it in the storage means at the request of the game terminal. The ability to provide data;
And a recording medium.

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