KR20180097853A - A method for providing multi-user gaming services based on knowledge maps and an apparatus using it - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing multi-user gaming services according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a step of establishing a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items; a step of generating a group basecamp related to a plurality of service target users in a specific region on the visual knowledge map; a step of collecting game play information of the service target users; a step of obtaining sharing item information in accordance with the game play information; and a step of providing clear information of a mission of the group basecamp in accordance with the sharing item information.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a knowledge map-based multi-user game service providing apparatus and a method thereof,

The present invention relates to a game service providing apparatus and a game service providing method. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for providing a multi-user game service based on a knowledge map.

Recently, with the development of the Internet and network technology, exchange of various knowledge information among users has been actively performed. The World Wide Web, in particular, has a wealth of information that makes up a large part of human knowledge and has the advantage of being easily accessible via the Internet.

In particular, learning plans are being proposed that allow users to quickly find high-quality content that meets the specific learning goals and preferences of individual users from the World Wide Web.

However, current World Wide Web search engines have inefficient disadvantages in learning plans. This is because users will not be able to find the content they want until they visit a number of websites in search results. Particularly, there is a problem that the contents used for education or training in a school or an enterprise are stable knowledge information with little change, and the same situation exists even though the same contents are repeatedly used over time.

In order to solve this problem, various learning plans for collecting and processing information on the Internet and providing them appropriately have been proposed, but they are not so effective.

In particular, although learning plans for learning based on a computer are proposed while sharing a visual display interface through a computer network, it is very difficult to induce users' interest and concentration.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to construct a visual knowledge map based on cooperative learning, and to provide game play using knowledge maps and lesson paths associated with learning objectives, The present invention provides an apparatus and method for providing a game service capable of visualizing and providing user's interest and concentration.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing a game service, the method comprising: constructing a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items; And a second point corresponding to the service target user, the first point being the next step of the first point and the first point of the visual knowledge map, and providing the lesson path corresponding to the learning target to the terminal connected to the user step; Paying the reward item to the user according to the first point clearing of the user; And determining whether to provide the second point of service according to a condition of the reward item when the user enters the second point.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for providing a game service, the apparatus comprising: a visual knowledge map building unit for constructing a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items; And a second point corresponding to the service target user, the first point being the next step of the first point and the first point of the visual knowledge map, and providing the lesson path corresponding to the learning target to the terminal connected to the user A lesson path generation unit; And providing the reward item to the user according to the first point clearing of the user, and when the user enters the second point, depending on the condition of the reward item, And a game information management unit for determining the game information.

Meanwhile, the method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for execution in a computer is recorded.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, by constructing a visual knowledge map based on cooperative learning, providing a reward item using a lesson path on a knowledge map associated with a learning goal, and providing a stepwise game play using the condition, It is possible to provide a game service providing apparatus and method for providing visual information of learning information on the web, inducing interest and concentration of the user, and guiding the user to an efficient learning method.

1 is a schematic diagram of an overall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a game service providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 and 4 are flowcharts for explaining a game service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 8 are diagrams for explaining a graphical interface of a learning game service based on a lesson path according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 to 10 are conceptual diagrams for explaining a process of acquiring and clearing a key of a game service according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a game service providing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
12 to 13 are diagrams for explaining a method of providing a multi-user game service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The following merely illustrates the principles of the invention. Thus, those skilled in the art will be able to devise various apparatuses which, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the invention and are included in the concept and scope of the invention. Furthermore, all of the conditional terms and embodiments listed herein are, in principle, intended only for the purpose of enabling understanding of the concepts of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting in any way to the specifically listed embodiments and conditions .

It is also to be understood that the detailed description, as well as the principles, aspects and embodiments of the invention, as well as specific embodiments thereof, are intended to cover structural and functional equivalents thereof. It is also to be understood that such equivalents include all elements contemplated to perform the same function irrespective of the currently known equivalents as well as the equivalents to be developed in the future, i.e., the structure.

Thus, for example, it should be understood that the block diagrams herein illustrate conceptual aspects of exemplary circuits embodying the principles of the invention. Similarly, all flowcharts, state transition diagrams, pseudo code, and the like are representative of various processes that may be substantially represented on a computer-readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not the computer or processor is explicitly shown .

The functions of the various elements shown in the drawings, including the functional blocks shown in a processor or similar concept, may be provided by use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing software in connection with appropriate software. When provided by a processor, the functions may be provided by a single dedicated processor, a single shared processor, or a plurality of individual processors, some of which may be shared.

Also, the explicit use of terms such as processor, control, or similar concepts should not be interpreted exclusively as hardware capable of running software, and may be used without limitation as a digital signal processor (DSP) (ROM), random access memory (RAM), and non-volatile memory. Other hardware may also be included.

In the claims hereof, the elements represented as means for performing the functions described in the detailed description include all types of software including, for example, a combination of circuit elements performing the function or firmware / microcode etc. , And is coupled with appropriate circuitry to execute the software to perform the function. It is to be understood that the invention defined by the appended claims is not to be construed as encompassing any means capable of providing such functionality, as the functions provided by the various listed means are combined and combined with the manner in which the claims require .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: There will be. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

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

1 is a schematic diagram of an overall system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an entire system for providing a lesson path-based game service according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a game service providing apparatus 100, at least one terminal 200, and a network 300.

At first, at least one terminal 200 may exist, and different terminals 200 may be connected to the game service providing apparatus 100 through the network 300 to perform mutual communication.

Here, the communication provided by the network 300 may be implemented by a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a value added network (VAN), a personal area network (WAN) A mobile communication network, a universal plug and play (UPnP), a WiFi, or the like, and may be implemented in various types of wired / wireless networks such as a cellular phone, a PAN, a mobile radiocommunication network or a satellite communication network. It is possible to provide a network capable of communication.

Also, at least one terminal 200 may be a fixed terminal or a portable portable terminal. A mobile phone, a computer, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a MID (Mobile Internet Device), a tablet PC (Tablet PC), and the like.

Also, any one of the terminals 200 can configure communication with the different terminals 200 through the network 300 through the game service providing apparatus 100. [ In addition, the terminals 200 connected to the network 300 can cooperatively share various contents including learning and game contents.

To this end, the game service providing apparatus 100 may relay the communication between the network service providing servers. In addition, the game service providing apparatus 100 can remotely or directly control the game service according to the embodiment of the present invention through the respective terminals 200.

Accordingly, each of the one or more terminals 200 accesses the game service providing apparatus 100 through the network 300, and the game service providing apparatus 100 processes information on the in-game state of each terminal 200 So that a game service can be provided so that a single-player game or an online game can be enjoyed. In addition, the game service providing apparatus 100 may share various learning-related information or transmit a message in cooperation with an online communication service.

1, the game service providing apparatus 100 may establish a database for providing learning information and a game service by accessing the World Wide Web through the network 300. [

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 collects learning information corresponding to a learning objective or a lesson plan using the constructed database, processes relationship information according to the collected learning information, and acquires a visual knowledge map Can be constructed.

Here, the visual knowledge map may include a movable map tile based on coordinate information visualized in two or three dimensions. A specific point of each coordinate information can correspond to each learning item.

Accordingly, the game service providing apparatus 100 can generate one or more lesson paths by stepwise connecting the learning items corresponding to the specific learning goals and their points.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the game service providing apparatus 100 can provide the lesson path-based game service to the terminal 200 of the connected user.

To this end, the game service providing apparatus 100 transmits a lesson path including one or more points from the first point to the second point of the visual knowledge map corresponding to the service target user to the terminal 200 to which the user is connected Determine one or more key conditions necessary for entry from the first point to the second point, and determine whether to enter the second point according to whether or not the key condition is satisfied. Here, the key condition may be a condition for achieving a certain proficiency or achievement (or clearing the target), and a key item may be provided as a reward item for clear. The reward item may further include a badge item, a character item, a schedule game score or a master level, a star rating, and the like.

For example, each of the points may correspond to a specific learning objective, and acquisition of two or more learning objectives may be presupposed to acquire a learning objective corresponding to the second point. However, in the case of simply unilaterally informing a user of a learning objective that is premised on a user, the degree of concentration and interest may be lowered.

Therefore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, each key item can be paid to the user according to whether the first points corresponding to the pre-set learning objective of the second point are cleared or mastered, By providing a game service in which the second point is opened, interest of the user can be generated, and concentration and sense of accomplishment can be promoted.

With such a configuration, the user can freely explore each point, collect key items, and advance to a deeper learning stage (e.g., the next game level or stage) while being provided with lesson path-based game services And reward items can be provided, so that the learning based on the visual knowledge map can be very interestingly performed through the game service.

To this end, more specifically, the game service providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention constructs a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items, Providing a lesson path corresponding to the learning objective to the terminal to which the user is connected, wherein the first point of the map includes at least one first point and a second point subsequent to the first point, Accordingly, the reward item is paid to the user, and when the user enters the second point, it is possible to determine whether to provide the service at the second point according to the condition of the reward item.

Here, the learning item of the one or more first points may be a prerequisite learning item of the learning item of the second point, the reward item includes a plurality of first key items corresponding to one or more first points, The service providing apparatus 100 may determine whether or not the key condition is satisfied according to whether the plurality of first key items are all included or not. Accordingly, when the key condition is not satisfied, the game service providing apparatus 100 may provide other key related information necessary for entering the second point.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a game service providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, a game service providing apparatus 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 110, a communication unit 120, a storage unit 130, a user information management unit 135, a knowledge information management unit 140 A lesson path generating unit 160, a game information managing unit 170, a character managing unit 180, and an interface providing unit 190. The visual knowledge map generating unit 150 may include a visual knowledge map generating unit 150, a lesson path generating unit 160,

The controller 110 typically controls the overall operation of the game service providing apparatus 100. For example, the control unit 110 may be configured to collect learning information, manage user information, generate relationship information, layer processing, build a visual knowledge map, generate lesson path, game information management, character management, And performs overall communication control and data processing between related modules for various information processing such as SNS connection. Although the control unit 110 is shown separately for the control of each component in FIG. 2, even if the control unit 110 is not included, the functions of all or a part of the control unit 110 are dispersed Deployed and synchronized.

The communication unit 120 may be connected to the terminal 200 through the network 300 and may transmit and receive game service information to and from the terminals 200. [ The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the terminal 200 and the server 100 or between the terminal 200 and a network of the communication network 300 in which the terminal 200 is located . For example, the communication unit 120 may include a mobile communication module, a wired Internet module, a wireless Internet module, a short distance communication module, and the like.

For example, the mobile communication module transmits and receives radio signals to at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception. In addition, the wireless Internet module refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built in or externally attached to the terminal 200. WLAN (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and the like can be used as wireless Internet technologies. The short-range communication module may mean a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as a short range communication technology.

The user information management unit 135 can register and manage user information corresponding to game service users according to an embodiment of the present invention. The user information may include personal information of the user, and the user may set respective identification information corresponding to the teacher and the learner, and relationship information between users may be set. The user information may be newly registered, updated and managed according to the user information registration or update request received from the terminal 200. All or some of the user information may be transmitted to the terminal 200 at the request of the terminal 200.

The user information management unit 135 can classify and manage user information for each learner and teacher. The user information may include, for example, at least one of the learner's date of birth, sex, name, mobile phone number, address, and profile information, and may include learning target information corresponding to the learner and proficiency information corresponding to the learning objective have. In addition, the user information may include at least one of, for example, a teacher's date of birth, a gender, a name, a mobile phone number, an address, and profile information, and may include learner list information corresponding to the teacher.

The storage unit 130 stores control data for operation of the controller 110 and user information, collection information, relationship information, knowledge information, visual knowledge map construction information, lesson path information, game information, and the like managed by each component Game information for providing information, character information, and an interface can be stored in a predetermined storage space.

In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit 130 may include a learning target, a lesson path, and learning item information corresponding to a user registered in advance in the user information, And a game information database area corresponding to the game information database area. The game information database area may store game play information including a game item and an achievement degree acquired for a game challenged on a lesson path by the user.

On the other hand, the knowledge information management unit 140 collects learning information of the World Wide Web for building a visual knowledge map, layering and processing the collected learning information, and building a knowledge map in the visual knowledge map building unit 150 Basic information can be provided.

In addition, the knowledge information management unit 140 may use the layered learning information to construct a visual knowledge map in which the distance and coordinates of each learning item are determined according to the relationship information in the visual knowledge map construction unit 150. [

For this purpose, the knowledge information management unit 140 may include a learning information collection unit 141, a relationship information generation unit 142, and a layering unit 143. [

The learning information collection unit 141 may collect text corpus information of each knowledge area required for building a knowledge map from the World Wide Web at predetermined time intervals or as needed and classify the collected text corpus information according to each learning item . Here, the text corpus information may be a sample set of the language extracted according to the learning target, and may be obtained by morphological analysis from the web page according to the learning target index. The obtained text corpus information can be classified according to each learning item.

The relationship information generation unit 142 calculates the degree of association between learning items based on the classified text corpus according to the ontology operation on the classified text corpus information and generates coordinate information on the knowledge map according to the degree of association have.

For example, the learning item may include at least one subject field concept or a set of topics. A text corpus may be associated with each concept, and similarity or distance between two concept pairs, respectively, may be used to execute certain computerized instructions using natural language processing techniques, such as multidimensional scaling or non-linear mapping, Can be calculated by comparison and analysis. In addition, the relationship between the learning items may be updated according to the user-item interaction data or information entered by the user.

In addition, the relationship information generation unit 142 may define a virtual higher dimensional semantic space based on the vocabulary of the text corpus and / or the hyperlink structure on the World Wide Web of documents included therein, In this case, the distance between the concepts can be measured by, for example, the Euclidean distance between them, and the relation information can be generated.

The relationship information generating unit 142 may generate unique coordinates of the individual learning items and a group of connections and relationships between them.

The layering processing unit 143 then generates a hierarchical structure between items composed of the subject field, the sub-field, the concept, and the content based on the interconnected characteristic information of the learning item (or lesson plan) provided from the relationship information generation unit 142 .

The visual knowledge map construction unit 150 acquires a visual knowledge map that can be explored and visually recognized by the user's terminal 200 according to the learning information collected and related to the knowledge information management unit 140, Knowledge maps can be constructed.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the visual knowledge map may comprise a two-dimensional or three-dimensional map, each coordinate corresponding to the coordinates of the above-described learning items, And may be determined according to information and layered processing information. Accordingly, a visual knowledge map based on knowledge information of the World Wide Web can be constructed in various ways.

For example, the visual knowledge map construction unit 150 may generate a visual knowledge map by reducing the number of spatial dimensions to one, two, or three spatial dimensions by performing a predetermined computerized instruction for the dimension reduction method or the like, Visual knowledge maps can be constructed that are visualized or searched for later. Results containing a set of computed coordinates of concepts in one, two or three dimensional finite space can be stored in at least one database.

The visual knowledge map construction unit 150 can convert the coordinates or points into areas such as polygons. This is accomplished by using a tessellation (tessellation) method such as Voronoi tiling Lt; / RTI > In this case, the coordinates of the vertices of each polygon may be stored in at least one database.

On the other hand, the lesson path generation unit 160 may generate a lesson path for stepwise connecting the associated learning items on the visual knowledge map in order to achieve the learning goal.

Here, the lesson path may include respective points for acquiring one or more learning items, and the user may move through the visual knowledge maps provided from the game service providing apparatus 100 in order to the respective step points .

Particularly, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the lesson path generation unit 160 may include route information that is generated by a user in advance in a predetermined or predetermined order, have.

The visual knowledge map building unit may include a group of learning items, which are arranged in a sequence of directed weighted edges having a plurality of weighted shapes, such as lines and arrows, Can be connected to form a linear array, loop (closed circuit), tree or graph.

And, the lesson path can be formed according to a certain temporal or logical priority, and can be updated in a cooperative and self-adjusting manner according to the user-item interaction cumulative data. Accordingly, the user can acquire new knowledge or evaluate the current knowledge by searching according to the lesson path. For example, a user may be assessed for proficiency or mastery in a manner that views an image at a particular point in a lesson path, reads a web page, or solves a problem.

In order to maximize the learning effect and interest based on the lesson path, the game information management unit 170 may perform a game process for the lesson path and provide the game lesson path to the user.

For game-making, the game information management unit 170 may assign a step level to each point according to the degree of difficulty of each point in the lesson path. Then, game items can be provided according to the activity and master degree of each point of the user. The game item may, for example, include a key item or badge item obtained within a locked box as each point is mastered.

In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the key item may be used as a prerequisite for entering another point. For example, when the user enters a new learning item on the lesson path, the game information management unit 170 identifies key item condition information of the second point corresponding to the learning item, and if the key item collected by the user It is possible to determine whether or not the second point is entered. Accordingly, before the user enters the second point of the lesson path, the user can confirm the learning items of the key items to be learned in advance and voluntarily perform the preliminary learning for mastering the learning items, thereby providing the game service using the sense of accomplishment The learning effect can be improved.

According to the game service provision of the game information management unit 170, the user can acquire not only key items but also various compensations. For example, a user may acquire a badge item that is awarded by completing a lesson path of a specific learning objective, and whether or not to hold the badge item may also be used as an entry condition to a new point, such as a key item.

The character management unit 180 may store and manage the character information set for each user. The character information can be displayed on the dashboard screen when the user logs in to the game service, and each character can master specific learning objectives, specific areas on the knowledge map, or specific points on the lesson path, And the like can be provided through various game activities. Accordingly, the user can continuously perform learning activities for acquiring a desired character.

On the other hand, the interface providing unit 190 provides various graphic user interfaces (GUIs) for providing visual knowledge maps, two- or three-dimensional position shifts on knowledge maps, checking lesson paths and learning items, checking dashboards, And provide it to the terminal 200 of the connected users.

The interface providing unit 190 may transmit the interface to the terminal 200 through the communication unit 120 according to the communication method. The interface may be implemented as a graphical object of a form playable on the terminal 200, and may be displayed in various ways according to user input.

3 and 4 are flowcharts for explaining a game service providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the game service providing apparatus 100 registers a user profile through the user information management unit 135 (S101).

According to the registered user profile or the game play information of the user recorded in the storage unit 130, the learning target corresponding to the user can be set, and the learning items corresponding to the learning goal can be determined.

The game service providing apparatus 100 provides the map navigation based on the lesson path generated from the lesson path generating unit 160 according to the learning objective through the visual knowledge map constructed from the visual knowledge map establishing unit 150 (S103).

Then, the game information management unit 170 generates the clear information of the user for the specified first point in the lesson path (S105) through the game process in the lesson path (S105), and updates the first key item corresponding to the first point clear (S106).

For example, clearance of a particular point may be determined by the degree of mastering of the overall learning objective or by the increase of the skill of the learning item. In addition, the master degree or the proficiency level may be determined according to the learning data viewing time of the user, the web page scrolling information, the quiz correct answer rate information, and other feedback information. Accordingly, the game information management unit 170 can store and update clearance information of a specific point on the lesson path for each user.

The game information management unit 170 may issue a first key item to the user as a compensation for the cleared point, for example. The user who cleared the first point can command the movement to the next point, the second point.

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 determines whether the key condition corresponding to the second point of the user who has entered the second point is satisfied (S107).

Here, the key condition may correspond to a preceding learning item for understanding a learning item for the second point. For example, in order to understand the learning item at the second point, it may be necessary to understand the learning item at the first point. Accordingly, the game service providing apparatus 100 may require a first key item or a plurality of further key items for the first point for learning at the second point.

If the key condition is satisfied, the game service providing apparatus 100 enters the second point and can subsequently provide the game service corresponding to the second point (S111).

On the other hand, if the key condition is not satisfied, the game service providing apparatus 100 provides the key related information necessary for entering the second point (S109).

The key-related information may include, for example, coordinate information of another key item required for opening the second point, learning item information corresponding to the another key item, or image information such as the color, size, and shape of the key item .

In accordance with the user input, the game service providing apparatus 100 provides the route to the point for acquiring another key through the game information managing unit 170 (S110), and performs the map navigation again S103).

4, the game information management unit 170 may generate a base point on the lesson path according to an embodiment of the present invention, and may further provide the current state information of the user when the base point is entered .

To this end, the game service providing apparatus 100 first generates a lesson path on the visual knowledge map corresponding to the learning objective through the lesson path generating unit 160 (S201), and transmits the lesson path through the game information managing unit 170 Game information for each point is generated (S203).

Here, the game information per game may include game clear targets and reward items (key items, badge items, or character items, etc.).

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 generates a base point corresponding to the learning objective through the game information management unit 170 (S205).

Thereafter, when the user enters the base point, the game service providing apparatus 100 provides current game achievement status information (S207).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at the base point, the alternative lesson path associated with the learning objective or the location and characteristic information of the learning items may be provided in the form of a list and / or a map.

Based on the above configuration, a base point for each subject or learning area can be created. When the user enters the base point during the movement along the lesson path, the user confirms the current game achievement status information including the game clear target achievement level and the reward item (key item, badge item or character item) acquisition information, It is possible to perform the inspection.

Thus, based on the information provided at the base base, the user can modify strategies for achieving learning goals during learning. For example, the user may decide to proceed with learning according to a new lesson path by selecting a second path or learning items that the system has recommended and provided in place of the previously selected lesson path (S208).

The base point can be visualized on the knowledge map in the form of, for example, a building, a structure, a tent, a screen, a blackboard, or a wall.

5 to 8 are diagrams for explaining a graphical interface of a learning game service based on a lesson path according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the visual knowledge map may include a virtual terrain implemented by computer graphics. The visual knowledge map may include learning items and a lesson path (for example, a stepwise connection of the contents of the World Wide Web or a textbook) on a map, and a method of reflecting the conceptual similarity and relationship between each learning item and the lesson path . ≪ / RTI > Accordingly, the visual knowledge map additionally provides two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual display interfaces for exploring and exploring content (e.g., zooming, panning, etc.) as well as actual learning, It is possible to provide a high-level and smooth user environment.

The knowledge map may include a two-dimensional landscape, a three-dimensional landscape, a four-dimensional landscape (including a one-dimensional time) or a plurality of such landscapes with a single global coordinate system, and similar learning items may have positions closer to each other. Depending on the user's input and interaction, the landscape structure can change dynamically over time.

Learning items and lesson paths can be gathered by crowdsourcing, and learners can add new items or lessons to the landscape of knowledge or provide feedback (eg ratings, reviews) on what they have learned. In one embodiment of the present invention, the game service providing apparatus 100 continuously or intermittently changes the knowledge environment according to a predetermined computerized command based on the input of the learner group and the interaction between the user and the item that occur during learning (Regenerate, update), and select or extract recommended learning paths to achieve a given learning objective in the direction of improving overall user experience and learning effectiveness.

6, the visual knowledge map includes a set having a group of lesson paths represented by a plurality of lines or arrows drawn along the lesson path, and a geometric area such as a polygon representing each subject, concept or topic, can do. Each geometric region may include a plurality of learning items (e.g., content, evaluation questions) that may be represented, for example, as a set of points or points.

The world of the knowledge map can be visualized as scenery (landscapes, sea scenes, urban scenes, underground spaces, outer space, etc.), or a combination of these landscapes. The landscape of knowledge can be visualized to the user in the form of a perspective view through a tile map or projected projection including a tilted three-dimensional (or similar) map projection and / or fly-through mode. Thus, the user can view or interact with the landscape using a virtual reality or augmented reality device (e.g., wearable headset, etc.) for an immersive learning experience.

The visual attributes of an item or lesson may include line, polygon, coordinates, path, height, depth, environment, surface texture, shape, icon, size, width, distance, color, brightness, For example, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the game service providing apparatus 100 allows a user to create a new lesson path by connecting a plurality of learning items, and the width or color of these paths is determined by their relative importance Or the efficacy measure may change over time.

The rich semantics (ontology) relationship between items, lessons, items and lessons, including subclasses, superclasses, similarities and hierarchies, can be expressed in the form of lines, arrows, venn diagrams, trees, Can be visualized. For example, a line between the learning items can represent a similarity relationship, and an arrow between the lessons can indicate a premise condition relationship. Here, the key condition on the game service may be determined according to the precondition relation.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 8, contents to be provided to users at respective points according to the lesson path are provided. The user is provided with a lesson route to the solar system, Or problem solving).

Particularly, at a specific point such as a measure of proficiency in a lesson path, a key item as a precondition for learning at the second point at the time of clearing can be paid out.

9 to 10 are conceptual diagrams for explaining a process of acquiring and clearing a key of a game service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, a key item may be obtained as a result of user activity (such as problem solving) on a learning item at a specific point in a lesson path according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, at a first point, a user may perform a problem solving exercise by a pre-registered character, and may master the first point according to one or more problem solving results. The game information management unit 170 can check whether the first point is cleared according to the master skill level, and if cleared, pay the key item with the compensation. FIG. 9 shows that the RED KEY is paid to the user.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the learning items for each point may be different from each other like A, B, C, However, in order to learn the concept of C, the precedence of A and B learning can be premised. Therefore, in this case, the user who cleared A and paid the RED key can move to the C point in the lesson path, and both the RED key and the BLUE key are required to enter the C point. Accordingly, in this case, the user can be provided with information on the B point for acquiring the BLUE key item, and the user can move to the B point to perform the learning activity and open the C point by acquiring the BLUE key item .

On the other hand, at the base point, as described above, the current game achievement status information of the user can be provided. Particularly, the user can check the learning level or master level of each learning item, the status of acquisition of the key item, and the status of the badge item, thereby improving the learning efficiency by providing the game service.

In addition, at the base point, an alternative lesson path associated with the learning objective and characteristic information of the learning items are additionally provided so that the user can modify the strategy (or lesson path) for achieving the learning goal.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of a game service providing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, the game service providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can provide a multi-user game service for a plurality of users having the same learning goals.

To this end, when the profile information of a plurality of users is registered through the user information management unit 135, the game service providing apparatus 100 identifies subscribers capable of being multiplied among the plurality of users, Accordingly, multi-user user grouping can be performed (S301).

Accordingly, users having the same learning objectives at the same time can learn and receive game service by exploring knowledge maps as a multiplayer mode together.

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 generates a group base camp corresponding to the plurality of users grouped through the game information management unit 170 (S303).

Here, the group base camp may be provided in a specific area on the knowledge map, for example, as a building or a structure built on a knowledge map, and a dashboard or a dashboard that can be used by users grouped in cooperation with the building Users can be provided with social network services provided together with a bulletin board and the like.

In particular, the game service providing apparatus 100 provides the group achievement level and the small group suggestion information of the grouped users through the group base camp, so that, in the case of the teacher user, the group service base 100 can be used for the management of the learner .

The game service providing apparatus 100 can set a small group corresponding to a learning objective, an achievement level, or a preferred learning method for each user in the group through the game information management unit 170 (S307) (S307). ≪ / RTI >

For example, a small group of some users for clearing a specific learning objective among the current group base camp users may be configured, and the game information management unit 170 may classify the learning achievement, clear information, Information can be collected and analyzed. The collected and analyzed information may be provided to other users or teacher users, allowing other users or teacher users to assist in learning.

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 determines whether the item condition for clearing the base camp mission is satisfied through the game information management unit 170 (S309).

According to another embodiment of the present invention, mission information as an overall goal of the grouped users can be set in the group base camp, and an acquisition item according to the learning target clearance per small group may be required for the mission clearance. And, the acquisition items may all be shared with the group base camp users.

Also, in another embodiment, users belonging to each small group may select one of a plurality of different methods (e.g., different learning paths) that reach the same learning goal and, when the set goal is achieved, Can be obtained.

Accordingly, the users can collect all the items obtained in the respective small groups and use them for the group base camp mission clearance.

If the item condition is not satisfied, the game information management unit 170 may provide other group item information for the mission clear to other users in the group or the group (S311).

For example, some users in a small group that have acquired an item can move to a small group that did not acquire an item, and can share relevant information for clearance.

If the item condition is satisfied, the game service providing apparatus 100 determines that the group base camp mission is cleared through the game information management unit 170 (S313) and provides the group base camp mission compensation accordingly, It is possible to satisfy the user's achievement desire.

12 to 13 are diagrams for explaining a method of providing a multi-user game service according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, the shared items may be set for each small group learning objective corresponding to the group base camp mission. For example, small group A can achieve learning objective A to obtain shared item KEY 1. Then, the small group B achieves the learning objective B to acquire the shared item KEY 2. In addition, the small group C can achieve the learning objective C and obtain the shared item KEY 3.

Accordingly, the game service providing apparatus 100 compares the combination information such as KEY 1, KEY 2, and KEY 3 of the shared item information obtained for each small group with the condition information of the group base camp mission, Can be determined. According to the acquisition of the item, a mission for the entire group base camp user including the small groups A, B, and C can be achieved, so that the group base camp mission achievement compensation can be provided to each user in the group.

On the other hand, FIG. 13 shows a case where a teacher user is logged in in a multi-user game service. In the case of a teacher user, in teaching a student in a class, The game service providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used.

To this end, the game service providing apparatus 100 first confirms the login of the teacher user ID (S401), and when the user corresponding to the teacher user ID enters the group base camp (S403), the interface corresponding to the group base camp The achievement level and the skill level of each of the plurality of users in the group are provided (S405).

Here, the achievement level and the proficiency level information may be provided in various ways, and the game service providing apparatus 100 may use a plurality of colors, for example, a circular shape, or the like, Can be provided through the group base camp interface.

Then, the game service providing apparatus 100 provides the lesson interface of the individual user or the small group according to the selection of the teacher user (S407).

For example, a help request message of a learner user or a small group may be provided to a teacher user. At this time, the game service providing apparatus 100 may provide the individual lesson interface for the learner user or the small group according to the selection of the learner user or the teacher user who confirmed the help request message of the small group. Through the lesson interface, a teacher user can interact with the learner user or a small group through a message or an image, and thus the user or group can be easily assisted.

The method according to the present invention may be implemented as a program for execution on a computer and stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a ROM, a RAM, a CD- , A floppy disk, an optical data storage device, and the like.

The computer readable recording medium may be distributed over a networked computer system so that computer readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. And, functional programs, codes, and code segments for implementing the above method can be easily deduced by programmers of the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It should be understood that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (13)

A method for providing a multi-user game service,
Constructing a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items;
Generating a group base camp for a plurality of service target users in a specific area on the visual knowledge map;
Collecting game play information of the service target users;
Obtaining shared item information according to the game play information; And
And providing clear information of the group base camp mission according to the shared item information
A method of providing a multi-user game service. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the collecting of the game play information comprises:
Setting a small group including a plurality of users corresponding to learning objectives; And
Collecting game play information for each small group;
A method of providing a multi-user game service. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the providing of the clear information comprises:
And determining whether the group base camp mission is cleared by comparing the combination information of the shared item information obtained by the small group and the condition information of the group base camp mission
A method of providing a multi-user game service. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the providing of the clear information comprises:
If the item condition is not satisfied, information on other shared items for the group base camp mission clearance is provided to the small group user or other users in the base camp group
A method of providing a multi-user game service. The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of service target users are users subscribed to the multi-player service
A method of providing a multi-user game service. The method according to claim 1,
Confirming the teacher user ID login; And
When the user corresponding to the teacher user ID enters the group base camp, providing the teacher user with the achievement and proficiency information for the learning goals of the plurality of users in the group through the interface corresponding to the group base camp doing
A method of providing a multi-user game service. The method according to claim 1,
The step of constructing the knowledge map comprises:
Collecting learning information including a text corpus corresponding to a learning item from the World Wide Web;
Generating relationship information between the text corpus and the learning item;
Processing layered learning information according to the relationship information; And
Wherein the visual knowledge map construction unit includes a step of constructing a visual knowledge map in which distance and coordinates for each learning item are determined according to the relationship information using the layered learning information
A method of providing a multi-user game service. A multi-user game service providing apparatus comprising:
A visual knowledge map building unit for building a visual knowledge map including coordinate points corresponding to one or more learning items; And
Generating a group base camp for a plurality of service target users in a specific area on the visual knowledge map, collecting game play information of the service target users, obtaining share item information according to the game play information, And a game information management unit for providing clear information of the group base camp mission according to the item information
A multi-user game service providing apparatus. 9. The method of claim 8,
The game information management unit,
Sets a small group including a plurality of users corresponding to a learning objective, collects game play information for each small group
A multi-user game service providing apparatus. 10. The method of claim 9,
The game information management unit,
Based on the combination information of the shared item information obtained by the small group and the condition information of the group base camp mission to determine whether or not the group base camp mission is cleared and if the item condition is not satisfied, To provide information on other shared items for mission clearance to the small group user or other users in the base camp group
A multi-user game service providing apparatus. 9. The method of claim 8,
The plurality of service target users are users subscribed to the multi-player service
A multi-user game service providing apparatus. 9. The method of claim 8,
The game information management unit,
When the user corresponding to the teacher user ID enters the group base camp, the achievement level and the proficiency level information of the plurality of users in the group by the learning goal are transmitted to the teacher To the user
A multi-user game service providing apparatus. 9. The method of claim 8,
A knowledge information management section for collecting learning information including a text corpus corresponding to a learning item from the World Wide Web, generating relationship information between the text corpus and a learning item, and processing layering of learning information according to the relationship information Including,
The visual knowledge map construction unit constructs a visual knowledge map in which the distance and coordinates for each learning item are determined according to the relationship information using the layered learning information
A multi-user game service providing apparatus.

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