KR20170082442A - Block game providing method and application for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A block game providing method is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a block of a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in a game window, switching a mode of the block to a moving mode when a first touch event is generated by a user, Tracking a first coordinate value of a touch object when the mode is switched to the movement mode, moving the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object, Dropping and moving the block in a vertical direction when generated, and removing, if the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, the pieces constituting the one or more lines, An event occurs when the touch of the user is started, and the second touch event occurs when the touch of the user is terminated .

Description

[0001] BLOCK GAME PROVIDING METHOD AND APPLICATION FOR THE SAME [0002]

The present invention relates to a block game, and more particularly, to a block game in which a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces is provided in a game window, and the block is moved in a horizontal direction by a user's touch operation, To a block game in which the blocks are dropped and moved, and when the pieces constitute one or more lines in the horizontal direction, the pieces constituting the one or more lines are removed.

Tetris (tetris) is a block game that uses seven different blocks of four pieces. The Tetris may rotate the block falling from the top of the game window by the user's manipulation, move it in the horizontal direction, or vertically move it to the bottom of the game window, , It is implemented in such a manner that fragments constituting the one or more lines are removed. Tetris can improve the sense of the shape of the block to the game player and the perception ability of the shape change of the block when the block is rotated.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0075688, 2012.07.09

When a block game such as a Tetris is performed by operating a device such as a touch screen of a handheld device, the block is usually rotated or moved by using only one finger. The touch screen of the handheld device There is a disadvantage that it is difficult to perform complicated operations requiring precision.

The object of the present invention is to provide a block game providing method and an application for performing the block game, which enable a block game to be easily and conveniently enjoyed through a simple touch operation on a device such as a touch screen of a handheld device.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a block game, the method comprising: providing a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in a game window; The method comprising: switching a mode of the block to a moving mode; tracking a first coordinate value of the touch object when the mode of the block is switched to the moving mode; And moving the block vertically when the second touch event is generated by the user, and if the pieces constitute one or more lines in the horizontal direction, Wherein the first touch event occurs when a touch of the user is initiated, The second touch event is generated when the user's touch has ended.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the method may further comprise displaying a guideline that extends the boundary line of the block in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the method may further comprise the step of displaying the expected placement of the block when the block is to be dropped and moved in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction have.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the first touch event may occur when the touch of the user is started at a position corresponding to the block provided in the game window or at any position within the game window.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the method may further include providing an operation window in which a touch of the user is provided below the game window.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the step of providing a block of a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in the game window may provide a block of a predetermined shape composed of three or more pieces in the game window .

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a block game, the method comprising: providing a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in a game window; The method comprising: switching a mode of the block to a moving mode; tracking a first coordinate value of the touch object when the mode of the block is switched to the moving mode; Displaying an expected layout of the block when moving the block and vertically moving the block; and when a second touch event is generated by the user, And when the pieces constitute one or more lines in the horizontal direction, the phases constituting the one or more lines And removing the pieces, and the first touch event is occurring when the touch of the user is started, the second touch event is generated when the user's touch has ended.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a block game, the method comprising: providing a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in a game window; Moving the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object, dropping and moving the block in a vertical direction when the touch of the user is completed, If the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines, and does not move the block until the touch of the user is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a block game, the method comprising: providing a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in a game window; The method comprising the steps of: tracking a first coordinate value; displaying the expected arrangement of blocks when moving the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object and moving the block in a vertical direction; Moving the block in accordance with the expected placement of the block when the touch of the user is terminated, and if the pieces constitute one or more lines in the horizontal direction, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines And does not move the block until the touch of the user is provided.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a block game is provided.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the block game providing method and the application for performing the method of the present invention, when the user touches the block, the block is moved in the horizontal direction according to the coordinate value of the touch object, or the block is moved in the horizontal direction, And when the touch of the user is completed, the block is dropped and moved in the vertical direction, or the block is moved in the vertical direction according to the expected arrangement of the block, It is possible to enjoy the block game more easily and conveniently through a simple touch operation to a device such as a touch screen of the handheld device.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a schematic flow chart of a block game providing method.
2 is a schematic diagram for explaining blocks that can be provided in a block game providing method.
3 is a schematic flowchart of a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 4 to 8 are schematic views for explaining the movement of the block according to the moving method of the block of FIG. 3. FIG.
9 is a schematic flowchart of a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to another embodiment of the present invention.
10 and 11 are schematic views for explaining the movement of the block according to the moving method of the block of FIG.
12 is a schematic view for explaining movement of a block according to a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a schematic block diagram of a handheld device capable of performing a block game providing method.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention and the manner of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be modified in various ways.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, components and / or sections, it is needless to say that these elements, components and / or sections are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, element or section from another element, element or section. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element, the first element or the first section mentioned below may be the second element, the second element or the second section within the technical spirit of the present invention.

The terms spatially relative, "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper" May be used to readily describe a device or a relationship of components to other devices or components. Spatially relative terms should be understood to include, in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings, terms that include different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, when inverting an element shown in the figure, an element described as " below or beneath "of another element may be placed" above "another element. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can include both downward and upward directions. The elements can also be oriented in different directions, in which case spatially relative terms can be interpreted according to orientation.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified in the specification. The terms " comprises "and / or" comprising "used in the specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the stated element. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In addition, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless explicitly defined otherwise.

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart of a block game providing method, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view for explaining blocks that can be provided in a block game providing method.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, in step S110, a block 20 of a predetermined shape made up of a predetermined number of pieces 21 in a game window 10 is provided. For example, the block 20 may consist of three pieces 21 and may have a shape as shown in Fig. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the block 20 may consist of four pieces 21, such as a block of tetris, or may consist of more pieces 21. Blocks 20, which are made up of different numbers of pieces 21, may also be provided in the game window 10. Each piece 21 may have a square shape. The present block game providing method can be operated in such a manner that the block 20 provided in the game window 10 is not automatically dropped and the entire game time is limited, unlike the Tetris.

Subsequently, in step S120, the block 20 is moved in the horizontal direction or the block 20 is moved in the vertical direction by the touch operation of the user. The method of moving the block 20 by the user's touch operation will be described in more detail with reference to Figs. 3 to 12. Fig. In this block game providing method, unlike Tetris, the rotation operation of the block 20 may not be provided in order to minimize the complication of the user's touch operation.

Subsequently, in step S130, if the pieces 22 arranged at the lower end of the game window 10 constitute one or more lines in the horizontal direction, the pieces 22 constituting the one or more lines are removed. And, as the pieces 22 constituting the one or more lines are removed, the game score can be increased.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 4 to 8 illustrate a method of moving a block according to a moving method of the block of FIG. Fig.

3 to 8, when the first touch event is generated by the user in step S121, the mode of the block 20 is switched from the fixed mode to the movement mode. As used herein, the term " touch event " refers to an event that occurs when a user's touch 30 is detected by a device such as a touch sensor, a touch pad, or a touch screen. Here, the first touch event occurs when the touch 30 of the user is started (that is, when the touch input means such as the user's finger or the electronic pen touches the touch surface). Before the user's touch 30 is provided to the device, such as a touch sensor, the block 20 is not moved because the mode of the block 20 is a fixed mode.

In some embodiments, the first touch event may occur only when the user's touch 30 is started at a location corresponding to the block 20 in the game window 10. [ However, the present invention is not limited thereto. According to the embodiment, for convenience of the user's touch operation, the first touch event may occur even when the user's touch 30 is started at an arbitrary position in the game window 10 . In some other embodiments, an operation window 60 may be provided as a dedicated area for the user's touch 30 to be provided below the game window 10. [ In this case as well, in practice, the first touch event can also occur when the user's touch 30 is started at any position within the game window 10 or the operation window 60. [

Then, in step S122, when the mode of the block 20 is switched from the fixed mode to the moving mode, the first coordinate value of the touch object is tracked. As used herein, the term " touch object " refers to an object including data such as coordinates, pressure, area, and viewpoint of a touch point of a user and various functions related to the data. Here, the first coordinate value represents the horizontal axis coordinate (i.e., x axis coordinate) of the touch point of the user. As described below, in the block moving method according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the block 20 falls and moves in the vertical direction when the user touch 30 ends, vertical axis coordinates (i.e., y-axis coordinates) Are not considered.

Subsequently, in step S123, the block 20 is moved in the horizontal direction according to the first coordinate value of the touch object. The user can change the touch point while maintaining the touch 30 through the drag gesture and the block 20 is moved in the horizontal direction in accordance with the change of the horizontal axis coordinate of the touch point. At this time, not only the horizontal axis coordinates of the user's touch point but also the vertical axis coordinates may be changed together, but the change of the vertical axis coordinates is not considered, as described above.

Subsequently, in step S124, a guide line 40 is shown which extends the boundary line of the block 20 in the vertical direction, corresponding to the movement of the block 20. [ This is to allow the user to estimate the arrangement of the blocks 20 predicted when the block 20 is moved in the vertical direction at the current position.

In order to increase the visibility of the guideline 40, the area 45 between both guide lines 40 may be displayed to be distinguished from other areas by a predetermined color or pattern. Alternatively, the guide line 40 may not be displayed separately, and only the region 45 may be displayed so as to be distinguished from other regions.

Subsequently, in step S125, when the second touch event is generated by the user, the block 20 falls and moves in the vertical direction. Here, the second touch event occurs when the user's touch 30 is terminated (i.e., when the touch input means such as the user's finger or the electronic pen falls off the touch surface). Then, the mode of the block 20 is switched from the moving mode to the fixed mode.

Although not explicitly shown, the guide 20 may be displayed in the game window 10 and the guide line 40 may be displayed before the user's touch 30 is started.

FIG. 9 is a schematic flowchart of a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 10 and 11 are views for explaining a movement of a block according to a moving method of the block in FIG. Fig. 3 to 8 for convenience of explanation will be mainly described.

9 to 11, when the first touch event is generated by the user at step S126, the mode of the block 20 is switched from the fixed mode to the moving mode. Here, the first touch event occurs when the touch 30 of the user is started.

Subsequently, in step S127, when the mode of the block 20 is switched from the fixed mode to the moving mode, the first coordinate value of the touch object is tracked.

Next, in step S128, when the block 20 is moved in the horizontal direction according to the first coordinate value of the touch object and the block 20 is moved in the vertical direction, ) Is displayed. This is to allow the user to preview the placement 50 of the block 20 that is expected when the block 20 is moved horizontally at the current location and the block 20 is moved vertically . At this time, only the arrangement 50 of the expected block 20 is displayed, and the block 20 is not actually moved. In order to increase the visibility, the arrangement 50 of the anticipated blocks 20 may be displayed to be distinguished from the pieces 22 aligned at the bottom of the game window 10 by a predetermined color or pattern.

Subsequently, in step S129, when a second touch event is generated by the user, the block 20 is moved in the horizontal direction according to the arrangement 50 of the expected block 20, and the block 20 is moved in the vertical direction, Falls and moves. At this time, the block 20 may be moved in the vertical direction after being moved in the horizontal direction, or may be moved in the repeated combination in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction. Here, the second touch event occurs when the touch 30 of the user is terminated. Then, the mode of the block 20 is switched from the moving mode to the fixed mode.

12 is a schematic view for explaining movement of a block according to a method of moving a block by a touch operation of a user according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12, a guide line 40 extending a boundary line of the block 20 in the vertical direction is displayed corresponding to the movement of the block 20, and the block 20 falls and moves in the vertical direction The arrangement 50 of the expected block 20 may be displayed together. Thereby, the user can clearly confirm in advance the arrangement (50) of the block (20) expected when the block (20) falls and moves in the vertical direction at the current position.

Although not explicitly shown, a block 20 is provided in the game window 10 and a placement of the guideline 40 and the expected block 20 before the user's touch 30 begins, (50) may be displayed. Also, the guideline 40 may not be displayed separately, and only the region between the guideline 40 may be displayed so as to be distinguished from other regions.

13 is a schematic block diagram of a handheld device capable of performing a block game providing method.

13, the exemplary handheld device 300 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an A / V input unit 320, an input unit 330, a sensing unit 340, an output unit 350, a storage unit 360 An interface unit 370, a control unit 380, and a power supply unit 390.

The wireless communication unit 310 may wirelessly communicate with an external device. The wireless communication unit 310 wirelessly communicates with an external device using various wireless communication methods such as mobile communication, WiBro, WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, ultrasonic, infrared, and RF . The wireless communication unit 310 may transmit data and / or information received from an external device to the control unit 380 and may transmit data and / or information transmitted from the control unit 380 to an external device. For this, the wireless communication unit 310 may include a mobile communication module 311 and a short-range communication module 312.

In addition, the wireless communication unit 310 may acquire the location information of the user (specifically, the handheld device 300) by including the location information module 313. The location information of the handheld device 300 may be provided, for example, from a GPS positioning system, a WiFi positioning system, a cellular positioning system, or beacon positioning systems, but is not limited thereto, Location information may be provided from the systems. The wireless communication unit 310 can transmit the position information received from the positioning system to the control unit 380. [

The A / V input unit 320 is for inputting video or audio signals and may include a camera module 321 and a microphone module 322. The camera module 321 may include an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor, or the like.

The input unit 330 receives various information from the user. The input unit 330 may include input means such as a keypad, a button, a switch, a touch pad, and a jog wheel. When the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with a display module 351 described later, a touch screen can be configured.

The sensing unit 340 senses the state of the user or the state of the handheld device 300. The sensing unit 340 may include sensing means such as a touch sensor, a proximity sensor, a pressure sensor, a vibration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a biometric sensor. The sensing unit 340 may be used for user input.

The output unit 350 notifies the user of various kinds of information. The output unit 350 may output information in various forms such as text, image, moving picture, voice, or the like. To this end, the output unit 350 may include a display module 351 and a speaker module 352. The display module 351 may be a plasma display panel (PDP), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor (TFT) LCD, an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, May be provided in any form well known in the art. The output unit 350 may further comprise any type of output means well known in the art.

The storage unit 360 stores various data and commands. The storage unit 360 may store various software modules including system software for the operation of the handheld device 300, and an application for performing the above-mentioned block game providing method. The storage unit 360 may be a storage unit such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electric EPROM), a flash memory, a hard disk, And may include any form of computer-readable media known in the art.

The interface unit 370 serves as a path to an external device connected to the handheld device 300. The interface unit 370 may receive data and / or information from an external device or supply power to components inside the handheld device 300, or may transmit data and / or data within the handheld device 300 to an external device. Or transmit information or supply internal power. The interface unit 370 may include, for example, a wired / wireless headset port, a charging port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a universal serial bus An audio input / output port, a video input / output (I / O) port, and the like.

The control unit 380 controls other components to control the overall operation of the handheld device 300. The control unit 380 may execute various software modules including system software stored in the storage unit 360 and an application for performing the above-mentioned block game providing method.

The power supply unit 390 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an A / V input unit 320, an input unit 330, a sensing unit 340, an output unit 350, a storage unit 360, an interface unit 370, (380). The power supply 390 may include an internal battery.

13 are not essential, the handheld device 300 may further include some components not shown or may be modified to include some of the components shown have.

The handheld device 300 represents a relatively compact computer system that can be manipulated and manipulated. A user can perform a block game by operating a device such as a touch sensor, a touch pad, or a touch screen of the handheld device 300. For example, the handheld device 300 may be a computer system such as a cellular phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a wearable device, and the like, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The handheld device 300 may be any other uncomplicated computer system that is capable of sensing a user's touch and is capable of performing a block game providing method. The handheld device 300 can download and execute an application for performing the above-described block game providing method from an app market, a download site, or the like.

The methods described in connection with the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented with software modules that are executed in conjunction with a hardware module (e.g., a processor). The software modules may reside in RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any form of computer readable recording medium known in the art .

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be understood. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

10: Game window
20: Block
30: User's Touch
40: Guidelines
50: Placement of expected blocks
60: Operation window

Claims (7)

A method performed by a handheld device,
Providing an operation window in which a user's touch is provided at a lower portion of a game window;
Providing a block of a predetermined shape comprising a predetermined number of pieces in the game window;
Switching a mode of the block to a move mode when a first touch event is generated by the user;
Tracking a first coordinate value of the touch object when the mode of the block is switched to the movement mode;
Moving the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object;
Displaying a guide line extending a boundary line of the block in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction;
Displaying the expected placement of the block when the block is to be moved in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction;
Dropping and moving the block in a vertical direction when a second touch event is generated by the user; And
If the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines,
Wherein the first touch event occurs when the user's touch starts, the second touch event occurs when the user's touch ends,
Wherein the rotating operation of the block is not provided. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first touch event is generated when the touch of the user is started at a position corresponding to the block provided in the game window or at an arbitrary position in the game window. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the step of providing a block having a predetermined shape composed of a predetermined number of pieces in the game window provides a block having a predetermined shape composed of three or more pieces in the game window. A method performed by a handheld device,
Providing an operation window in which a user's touch is provided at a lower portion of a game window;
Providing a block of a predetermined shape comprising a predetermined number of pieces in the game window;
Switching a mode of the block to a move mode when a first touch event is generated by the user;
Tracking a first coordinate value of the touch object when the mode of the block is switched to the movement mode;
Wherein the movement of the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object and the movement of the block in a direction perpendicular to a guide line extending a boundary line of the block in a vertical direction Displaying;
Moving the block according to the expected arrangement of the blocks when a second touch event is generated by the user; And
If the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines,
Wherein the first touch event occurs when the user's touch starts, the second touch event occurs when the user's touch ends,
Wherein the rotating operation of the block is not provided. A method performed by a handheld device,
Providing an operation window in which a user's touch is provided at a lower portion of a game window;
Providing a block of a predetermined shape comprising a predetermined number of pieces in the game window;
Tracking the first coordinate value of the touch object when the touch of the user is started;
Moving the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object;
Displaying a guide line extending a boundary line of the block in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction;
Displaying the expected placement of the block when the block is to be moved in a vertical direction, corresponding to moving the block in a horizontal direction;
Dropping and moving the block in a vertical direction when the touch of the user is terminated; And
If the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines,
The block is not moved before the user's touch is provided,
Wherein the rotating operation of the block is not provided. A method performed by a handheld device,
Providing an operation window in which a user's touch is provided at a lower portion of a game window;
Providing a block of a predetermined shape comprising a predetermined number of pieces in the game window;
Tracking the first coordinate value of the touch object when the touch of the user is started;
Wherein the movement of the block in a horizontal direction according to a first coordinate value of the touch object and the movement of the block in a direction perpendicular to a guide line extending a boundary line of the block in a vertical direction Displaying;
Moving the block according to the expected arrangement of the blocks when the touch of the user is terminated; And
If the pieces in the horizontal direction constitute more than one line, removing the pieces constituting the one or more lines,
The block is not moved before the user's touch is provided,
Wherein the rotating operation of the block is not provided. In combination with the handheld device,
An application stored on a medium for performing a block game providing method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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