KR20200012650A - Electronic dart game device and method of performing dart game using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic dart game apparatus, which comprises a housing main body unit (100), a front panel unit (200), and a charge acceptor unit (300). The housing main body unit (100) includes: an electronic control unit (110) built in to supply power to the electronic dart game apparatus and control driving of the electronic dart game apparatus; an electronic dart board unit (210) including an electronic dart board (210a); a first display (touch panel) unit (220) which displays an image and senses touch of a user; and a second display unit (230) which displays an image.

Description

Electronic dart game device and method of performing dart game using the same}

The present invention relates to a dart game device and a game playing method, and more particularly, to an electronic dart game device and a dart game playing method using the same.

A dart game is a game in which a game player throws a dart, an arrowhead-shaped object, and scores points to a centrifugal target with a number (dart board). A dart is a sharp, sharp metal tip ( It consists of a board, a barrel (handle), a sharp (large), and a flight (wing), and the dart board is divided into 20 parts in a fan shape of various materials such as wood or plastic, and the score is 1-20 points. In the arrangement of scores, from the outside to the center, the first single (numbered points are doubled), double (doubled number of hits), triple (three times tripled), and single bull ( It is divided into 25 points or 50 points in the middle of the circle in the middle) and double bulls (50 points in the middle of the circle in the middle).

The dart game goes beyond simply earning a high score and uses the score obtained to set a basic score of 301 points, 501 points, 1001 points, and so on. The winning game is the X01 game, which is the most common game. In the 01 game, the player who makes a fixed score first in a fixed round first wins the game and wins a higher score than the remaining score. Thrown in that round does not count as a score but goes back to the previous round score. If no player has scored 0 points in a given round, the player with the lowest score is the winner.

In addition, there are knockout games, dart games with various game rules such as STANDARD CRICKET, CUT-THROAT CRICKET, and CRICKET COUNT UP.

On the other hand, the electronic device such as the following patent document that electrically detects the point where the dart target is hit by using a sensor and automatically detects the score and provides the player to the game device that performs the game, and has been developed and used. In addition, the electronic dart device is capable of playing a dart game over time and space constraints by connecting a plurality of devices by short-range or long distance communication. In this case, unlike the tip of the metal material, the tip is made of plastic to minimize the risk. Soft tip darts are used.

Accordingly, in the electronic dart game apparatus, it is necessary to use a variety of colorful graphics for displaying the scores automatically detected and visually displaying the game information along with the sound effect in order to deliver the game information according to various game methods in real time. There is.

Patent Registration No. 10-1832822 (Invention name: Computer program stored in a server, a dart game device, and a computer readable medium for providing an image related to the dart game, publication date: February 27, 2018)

Therefore, the present invention is an electronic dart game device that can use a variety of colorful graphics to display the score automatically and to display the game information in addition to the sound effect in order to deliver the game information according to the various game methods in real time And an electronic dart game performing method using the same.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to an electronic dart game apparatus in one aspect, including a housing main body portion 100, a front panel portion 200, and a cost storage portion 300. The electronic dart board 210 includes an electronic controller 110 and an electronic dart board 210a which are internally provided to supply power to the electronic dart game device and control driving of the electronic dart game device. And a first display (touch panel) unit 220 for displaying an image and recognizing a user's touch, and a second display unit 230 for displaying the image.

Preferably, the front panel part 200 exposes the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board part 210 and penetrates the illumination around the dart score number to form a dart score display part 241. The first through-hole 152 and the second display unit 230 transmit the image displayed on the dart circular through hole 251 and the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and detect the touch on the surface. The electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front surface, including the second transmission unit 253 that transmits an image, and the first display (touch panel) 220 and the second display 230 are exposed. ) Is displayed.

Preferably, the electronic dart board 210 has a circular ring shape surrounding the electronic dart board 210a and is installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dart board 210a. It includes a dart plate lighting unit 210b for providing an illumination toward the center of the.

Preferably, the electronic dart board unit 210 may include a dart board lighting unit 210b that provides illumination to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit 241 formed transparently around the dart circular through hole 251. Include.

Preferably, the dartboard lighting unit 210b is configured to correspond to the formation position of the dart score number, and is composed of a circular ring-shaped LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently turned on and changed in color according to a control signal. Each of the 241 dart score numbers provides illumination that is lit and changes in color.

Preferably, the dart score display unit 241 controls the dart score number to be displayed or not displayed according to the dart score score, or changes the display color of the dart score number according to the score type.

Preferably the scoring form is one selected from single score scoring, double scoring scoring, triple scoring scoring, and failing scoring scoring.

Preferably, the side effect display unit 242 includes a side effect display unit 242 at the corners of both sides, and a linear LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently turning on and changing color is used to display the light and color of the edge effect display unit 242. Provide changeable lighting.

Preferably, the electronic control unit 110 controls the performance of the game by controlling the functions of the electronic dart board and the input / output device according to the loaded software program or the instruction set, and the cost storage unit as an external device by controlling the receiver interface 113. Control 300 to transmit and receive required data or signals.

Preferably, the input / output device includes an LED bar, a first display (touch panel) unit 220, a second display unit 230, and an edge of the dart plate lighting unit 210b that provides illumination to the dart score display unit 241. One or more of the LED bars of the effect indicator 242.

Preferably, the electronic controller 110 includes a software program and / or a stored instruction set to execute this, and thereby performs a central function (MCU) 111 to perform various functions and process data for the electronic dart game apparatus. Game controller 112 for controlling the dart board and the input / output device by performing a dart game by driving the dart game application under the control of the central controller and transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for performing the game with the dart board and the input / output device; A receiver interface 113 that provides electrical connection with the receiver 300 to receive cost storage information of the cost receiver rotor, a communication interface 114 that provides a communication connection with an external server or another electronic dart device, and a software program. And / or stored instruction sets, game play applications, and other applications. And a storage unit 115 for storing necessary information and data such as user game information and other advertisement information according to game performance.

Preferably, the game control unit 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board, and an input / output device control unit 112b, and the game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, and the application of the dart game. To generate the game information by calling the game information and receiving the user's selection input, receiving the user's game selection input, executing the application of the selected game to generate game progress information, and darts in the game execution process. Receives an electrical signal generated by hitting the dart board unit and recognizes the target score, calculates the game score information according to the game rule of the selected and executed game application, and replaces the play order of the selected game according to the calculated score information And a function of ending a round or a game, and the dart board and the input / output device controller 112b The electronic dart board unit, the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and the second display unit 230 are controlled through the board and the input / output device interface unit 112c, and are generated when the dart hits the electronic dart board unit. Receiving an electric signal, and displaying game progress information as an image on the first display (touch panel) unit and the second display unit according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a, and displaying the first display (touch panel). The user's touch of the unit 220 is sensed to receive the user's selection input and transmit the selected input to the game play unit 112a.

Preferably, the dart board and input / output device controller 112b controls the lighting and color change of the LED bars of the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242 in a predetermined manner or according to game progress information.

Preferably, the front panel 200 is a mirror glass, the thickness of which is determined in consideration of the adjustment of the touch sensitivity on the front surface.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of performing a dart game using an electronic dart game apparatus, and the game information display process of displaying information of at least one playable dart game (S00), a desired dart game and a game method of the playable dart game. Game selection input receiving process for receiving a user's selection input for (S10), a game execution process for executing a game according to the selected game method by executing the application of the game selected by the user (S20), dart in the game execution process Recognize the target score by receiving the electrical signal generated by the dart board part, and the target score recognition and display process (S30) for displaying the target score on the dart score display unit 241, the game rule of the selected and running game application Game scoring information calculation process (S40), which calculates the game scoring information according to One or more of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, the second display unit 230, the dart score display unit 241, and the corner effect display unit 242 by updating the game progress information generated by being changed according to an arbitrary progression. The game progress information display process (S50) to be displayed on, and the round / game end process to end the game round or end the game according to the game scoring information calculated according to the game rules of the selected and running game application ( S60).

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to use a variety of colorful graphics to display the score automatically detected and visually display the game information with sound effects in order to deliver the game information according to various game methods in real time It is effective.

In addition, according to the electronic dart game apparatus and the dart game performing method using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, the game information and the game performance information and related information are visually displayed in various ways, various colorful graphics are provided, and the touch operation is simple. By operation, the game player can easily and happily perform the dart game using the electronic dart game device.

Furthermore, the electronic dart game apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention provides various visual effects by the characteristic structure and function, thereby providing game progress information and the like, and provides various visual effects and beautiful appearance to make the game player more dynamic. It is effective to play dart game in the environment.

1 is a front perspective view for explaining the external configuration of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention.
2 is a combined diagram for explaining the features of the structure of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining the structure and function of the electronic dart board unit of the present invention.
4 is a functional block diagram for explaining a control unit of the present invention.
5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the function of the game control unit of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a dart game performing method of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention.
7 and 8 are actual implementation pictures for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device during the game information display process and the game selection input receiving process.
9 is an actual implementation picture for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game apparatus in the cost storage process of the game execution process.
10A to 10F are actual implementation pictures for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game apparatus in the target scoring recognition and display process, game scoring information calculation process, game progress information display process, round / game end process.
11A to 11E are views for explaining a visual effect display example when the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242 are not in a game.
12A to 12D are diagrams for explaining an example of a score and visual effect display during a game of the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, with reference to drawings, specific content for implementing this invention is demonstrated based on an Example. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that the various embodiments of the invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, certain shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be embodied in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention with respect to one embodiment. In addition, it is to be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The following detailed description, therefore, is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full range of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Like reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions throughout the several aspects.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front perspective view for explaining the external configuration of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention, Figure 2 is a coupling diagram for explaining the features of the structure of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention includes a housing main body 100, a front panel 200, and a cost storage unit 300, and the cash through the cost storage unit 300. Alternatively, the electronic dart game may be performed according to the payment of the game cost, such as the input of a dedicated coin. In the present embodiment, a banknote inserter and a banknote recognizer are included so that the user can pay the game cost using the banknote.

Referring to FIG. 2, the housing main body 100 includes an electronic controller (not shown, 110 in FIG. 4) and an electronic dart board configured to supply power to the electronic dart game device and control driving of the electronic dart game device. And an electronic dart board unit 210 including a 210a, a first display (touch panel) unit 220 for displaying an image and recognizing a user's touch, and a second display unit 230 for displaying an image. And, it includes a vertical frame portion 120, and a door portion 130 for receiving them and exposed to the front. In addition, it may include a camera unit (not shown) for photographing the player to proceed with the game play.

To this end, the vertical frame unit 120 includes an electronic dart board coupling unit 121 through which the electronic dart board unit 210 is coupled, and a first display coupling unit through which the first display (touch panel) unit 220 is coupled through. 122, a second display combiner 123 through which the second display unit is coupled through, and a camera combiner 124 that combines a camera unit (not shown) for photographing a player who performs game play. .

Electronic dart coupler 211 for fixed coupling of the electronic dart board, second display coupler 221 for fixedly coupling the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and second display for fixedly coupling the second display unit. And a coupler 231.

The electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front surface of the front panel unit 200, and images of the first display (touch panel) 220 and the second display 230 are displayed. In this embodiment, for this purpose, the front panel unit 200 exposes the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 and darts illumination of the dart lighting unit of the electronic dart board unit 210 around it. Dart circular through hole 251 penetrating in the form of a score number to form the dart score display unit 241, the first transmission unit for transmitting the image displayed on the first display (touch panel) 220 and senses the touch on the surface 152, a second transmission unit 253 for transmitting an image to be displayed on the second display unit 230, and a camera transmission unit 251 for transmitting an external image to the camera may be formed.

In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, the front panel unit 200 is provided at both sides of the dart score display unit 241 and the corners of the dart score display unit 241 for displaying the numbers constituting each dart score by transmitting the illumination light of the dart plate lighting unit 210b installed on the rear surface. An edge effect display unit 242 for displaying effect lighting is included.

In the present embodiment, the front panel 200 is preferably a mirror glass which is a mirror coated glass plate. The mirror glass is a glass that mirrors the front surface through an optical coating and transmits the image displayed on the back side to the front surface. The mirror glass has a thickness determined in consideration of adjustment of touch sensitivity, and considers touch sensitivity and durability of the present embodiment. Therefore, a mirror glass having a thickness of approximately 6T (mm) is used.

In this embodiment, the mirror glass has a transmittance of 32% and a reflection of 68%, so that 6T glass is perforated and half-strengthened to achieve an optimal balance between the transmittance of the display and the shape formed on the mirror. A non-conductive coating may be performed on the rear surface, and may be manufactured by laminating a reinforcement film having a thickness of 0.12 mm for reinforcement in terms of structure.

As described above, the front panel portion 200 around the circular through hole 251 has a back dartboard lighting unit for each of the dart score numbers constituting the dart score display unit 241 for displaying the numbers constituting each dart score. The corresponding portion of the non-conductive coating may be cut and removed in the form of the corresponding number of the dart score unit so that the illumination light of 210b is transmitted to display the number, thereby forming the number portion of the dart score display unit 241 as a transparent portion.

Through this, the front panel unit 200 may transmit an image and illumination of the display unit installed on the rear surface while forming a beautiful aesthetic like a mirror on the front surface.

3 is a view for explaining the structure and function of the electronic dart board unit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic dart board 210 of the present exemplary embodiment includes the electronic dart plate 210a and the dart plate lighting unit 210b as shown in FIG. 3A.

The electronic dart plate 210a has an absorber plate (not shown) coupled to the rear surface in order to reduce the impact from the dart to disperse the external impact and the impact pressure of the dart.

The dart plate lighting unit 210b has a circular ring shape that surrounds the electronic dart plate 210a and is installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dart plate 210a. As shown in FIG. The lighting is provided toward the center of the plate 210a so that even when the electronic dart game device is installed in a dark place, the lighting is provided on the electronic dart plate 210a so that the game can be played without shading. In order to provide illumination toward the center of the electronic dart board 210a, a circular LED bar (first circular LED bar) including a plurality of LEDs capable of independently turning on and changing color according to a control signal may be used.

In addition, the circular ring-shaped dart plate lighting unit 210b provides illumination to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit 241 formed transparently around the dart circular through hole 251. To this end, the dart board lighting unit 210b is located in correspondence with the formation position of the dart score number and is located in a ring-shaped LED bar (a second circular LED bar) consisting of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently turning on and changing color according to a control signal. It is configured to, can be provided to the lighting that can be turned on and the color change to each of the dart score number of the dart score display unit 241. Through this, the display of the dart score number can be controlled or displayed or the display color of the dart score number can be changed.

Two circular LED bars separate from the first circular LED bar and the second circular LED bar may be combined to form a dart plate lighting unit 210b. According to an embodiment, one circular LED bar may include the first circular LED bar and The function of the second circular LED bar may be performed simultaneously.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the front panel unit 200 may include side effect indicators 242 at corners of both sides, and a straight LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs that may independently turn on and change color. (Not shown) may be used to provide the edge effect display unit 242 with lighting capable of lighting and color change.

In this case, the circular LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b and the linear LED bar of the corner effect display unit 242 may be turned on and change color independently or in conjunction with each other. This can provide a variety of colorful visual effects.

For example, in the present embodiment, by controlling the lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart board lighting unit 210b, the dart score number of the dart score display unit 241 is displayed or not displayed, or the dart score display unit 241 is controlled. You can change the display color of the dart score number. Through this, when not in a game, two colors are sequentially turned on LEDs corresponding to one or more numbers of the dart scorer 241 in the preset manner, and the seven colors are returned along the electronic dart board 210a. Effect that runs along the dart score, 1-3. You can implement effects that appear when two colors intersect, and an effect where the number of one color rotates above the score of one color.

In addition, during the game, the lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart board lighting unit 210b can be controlled according to the scoring and game information, and the dart score display unit 241 displays the number of the darts score display unit 241 according to the dart score. The display color can be controlled or the display color of the dart score number can be changed according to the scoring type. During the game, the scoring type is divided into general score scoring, that is, single scoring, double scoring, triple scoring, failing scoring, and the like, and change the display color of the corresponding dart check number. For example, when scoring a single score, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding point of the dart scoring unit is changed to super green, and when the double score is scored, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score of the dart score is changed to blue, When the triple score is scored, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score of the dart score is changed to red, and when the bull is hit, the whole of the dart score is red or double bull for the single bull. ) Can be changed to blue to visually display the score information and the number of hits and game progress information in the form of a special feature.

For reference, the scoring method is divided into three areas, 1, 20, single, double, and triple, with a single bull and double bull in the center. There are two areas. Since the whole is divided into 62 areas and the single is divided into two areas, there are 82 areas. Single areas are scored (single-score scores) as they are written on the outside (one game in numbers). In addition, the single region is divided into triple rings, and the outer single region is also called an outer single and the inner single region is also called an inner single. The score is the same single score, the area is twice the number (two games for the number) (double score), and the triple area is three times the score (triple score).

In addition, since doubles and triples look like rings, the double zones are called double rings, and the triple zones are also called triple rings.

4 is a functional block diagram for explaining the electronic control unit 110 of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic controller 110 of the present invention is embedded in the housing main body 100 to supply power to the electronic dart game device and to control driving of the electronic dart game device. To this end, the electronic control unit 110 is a LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b for providing illumination to the electronic dart board 210a and the input / output device (dart score display unit 241) according to a mounted software program or a command set, and the first bar. The display (touch panel) unit 220, the second display unit 230, the LED bar of the corner effect display unit 242, the camera unit, etc.] to control the performance of the game, and to control the receiver interface 113 By controlling the cost storage unit 300 that is an external device to transmit and receive the required data or signals.

In addition, the communication interface 114 is controlled to connect to an external server or another electronic dart device through a communication network to transmit and receive data and control commands required for the progress of the dart game.

 Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic controller 110 includes a central controller (MCU) 111, a game controller 112, a receiver interface 113, a communication interface 114, and a storage 115.

The central control unit (MCU) 111 includes a software program and / or a stored instruction set to execute this, thereby performing various functions and processing data for the electronic dart game device. The central control unit (MCU) 111 includes an operating system (not shown) (for example, a built-in operating system such as Android, Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, WINDOWS or VxWorks), and runs a general system. Perform tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.), and game-playing applications and other applications (multimedia players, etc.) related to the present invention being run on the operating system (not shown) It is included in the form of an application.

The game controller 112 controls the dart board and the input / output device by performing a dart game by driving the dart game application under the control of the central controller, and transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for performing the game with the dart board and the input / output device.

The receiver interface 113 provides electrical connection with the cost storage unit 300 to receive cost storage information of the cost storage unit rotor. In the present embodiment, the receiver interface 113 has a structure in which the cost storage unit 300 is detachably coupled.

The communication interface 114 provides a communication connection with an external server or other electronic dart device.

The storage unit 115 stores software programs and / or stored instruction sets, game performance applications and other applications, and stores necessary information and data such as user game information and other advertisement information according to game performance.

5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the function of the game control unit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the game controller 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board and an input / output device controller 112b, and a dart board and an input / output device interface unit 112c.

The game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, executes an application of the dart game, calls and generates game information, and receives a user's selection input. The game play unit 112a receives an input of a user's game selection, executes an application of the selected game, and executes game progress information (target score, game scoring information, play replacement information, round and game end information of a specific user). Generating a target score and receiving an electrical signal generated by a dart hitting the dart in a game execution process, calculating a target score according to a game rule of a selected and executed game application, and calculating the score information It replaces the play order of the selected game according to, and performs the function of ending the round or the game.

The dart board and the input / output device control unit 112b control the electronic dart board unit, the first display (touch panel) unit, and the second display unit through the dart board and the input / output device interface unit 112c to control the dart board from the electronic dart board unit. Receives an electric signal generated according to the hit of the game, and the game progress information on the first display (touch panel) 220 and the second display unit 230 according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a The display unit detects a user's touch on the first display (touch panel) unit 220, receives a user's selection input, and transmits the selected input to the game play unit 112a. Further, the lighting and color change of the LED bars of the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242 are controlled in a preset manner or according to game progress information.

The dart board and input / output device interface unit 112c includes the dart board and input / output device controller 112b, the electronic dart board unit 210, the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and the second display unit 230. , An electrical connection function of the dart score display unit 241, the LED bar of the corner effect display unit 242, and the camera unit.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a dart game performing method of the electronic dart game apparatus of the present invention. The dart game performing method of the electronic dart game apparatus is performed by the electronic dart game apparatus of the above-described embodiment.

The game information display process S00 is a process of displaying information of at least one playable dart game. In the present embodiment, the playable dart game information is displayed on the first display (touch panel) in the form of an image so that the user is selected by a touch input.

The game selection input receiving process S10 is a process of receiving a user's selection input for a desired dart game and a game method among playable dart games. In the present exemplary embodiment, the electronic signal generated by the user's touch input on the image of the dart game information displayed on the first display (touch panel) is received, and the user's touch on the specific position is performed. .

The game execution process S20 is a process of executing a game according to a selected game method by executing an application of a game selected by a user.

The game execution process (S20) displays the play cost information according to the selected game and game method, and additionally performs a cost storing process of determining whether the storing of the cost is completed through the cost storing unit 300, thereby storing the cost. When completed, the game can be executed according to the selected game method.

Target scoring recognition and display process (S30) is a process of receiving the electrical signal generated by the dart board part generated in response to the hit of the dart in the game execution process, and recognizes the target score, and displays the target score on the dart score display unit 241, According to an exemplary embodiment, a target score may be displayed on at least one of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and the second display unit 230.

The game scoring information calculation process S40 is a process of calculating game scoring information according to a game rule of a game application that is selected and executed.

The game progress information display process S50 may be performed by updating the game progress information (a target score, a game score information, a play replacement information, a round and a game end information of a specific user) that is changed and generated according to the progress of the game, to display the first display ( The touch panel) 220, the second display 230, the dart score display 241, and the corner effect display 242 may be displayed on one or more of the display panel 220.

The round / game end process S60 is a process of ending a game round or ending a game and displaying a game according to game scoring information calculated according to a game rule of a selected and executed game application.

7 and 8 are actual implementation pictures for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device during the game information display process and the game selection input receiving process. Referring to FIG. 7, the game information display process S00 is a process of displaying information of one or more playable dart games, and the first display (touch panel) unit 220 as shown at the top of FIG. 7A. Information on at least one dart game that can be played on the main screen displayed on the screen), and the image of the dart game information displayed on the first display (touch panel) unit 220 as shown in the photo at the bottom of FIG. Select the dart game you want to play by touching. In this embodiment, when '01 GAME 'is displayed among game images displayed by turning the menus of the main screen horizontally, '01 GAME' is selected by touching an image on the screen.

For reference, 01 GAME (Zero one) is the most played game in all darts official games. 01 GAME (Zero one) is a one-to-one, two-to-one, or team-to-team game. In particular, one-to-one is called singles, and two-to-two is called doubles. The game starts with a base score of 501 points on each other, and alternately throws 1 drow three times to subtract the total score from the base score. The game proceeds in such a way that the player who finally scored zero first wins the game.

8 is a game method selection screen, the user selects how many players to play and how many points to compete and then touches the Play button. According to the touch input of the Play button, the game execution process (S20) is performed. Is executed.

In this case, the second display 230 displays an effect image processed in 3D, video, or the like.

9 is an actual implementation picture for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game apparatus in the cost storage process of the game execution process.

Referring to FIG. 9, if a game method is selected as shown in FIG. 9A, costs are differentially applied according to the method. When the input of the amount corresponding to the corresponding game play cost is completed, the game machine is started, and the game selected on the second display unit 230 as shown in FIG. Game type information is displayed and the game starts.

10A to 10F are actual implementation pictures for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game apparatus in the target scoring recognition and display process, game scoring information calculation process, game progress information display process, round / game end process.

10A to 10E are game progress information displayed in a target scoring recognition and display process, a game scoring information calculation process, and a game progress information display process (a target score of a specific user, game scoring information, player information and play replacement information, and round information). , Round and game end information), and the 01 GAME (Zero one) is selected and played.

The game progress information is displayed in a graphic form on the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and an effect image centering on a target score of a specific user is displayed on the second display unit 230 on the lower side.

In the case of Figure 10, the game of this screen, the score is paid differentially depending on which area the dart is thrown in the dartboard, and is performed by throwing up to 10-15 rounds or until the target score is filled according to the initially selected target score. In this case, the game is played by throwing three rounds per person per round, and then moving on to the next round after everyone has thrown three rounds.

Recognize the target score by receiving the electrical signal generated by the dart board in response to the hit of the dart in the game execution process, and displays the target score on the dart score display unit 241, in the present embodiment, the first display (touch panel) unit ( The game progress information is displayed on the second display unit 230 and the game progress information as game information, such as target scoring, game scoring information, player information and play replacement information, round information, round and game ending information, or an image of an effect. Is displayed.

10A and 10B are screens in which a dart thrown by a player hits a bull area, and FIG. 10A is a double bull. FIG. 10B is a single bull. Denotes 50 points unconditionally and is displayed as D_BULL and S_BULL on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, respectively. The second display unit displays an effect image related to scoring.

10C illustrates a screen in which a dart thrown by a player hits a triple area, and a target score of a specific user is displayed as T on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 at three times the dart score. T19 = 3 times 19 points = 57 points. The second display unit displays an effect image related to scoring.

10D illustrates a screen in which a dart thrown by a player hits a double area, and a target score of a specific user is displayed as D on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 at twice the dart score. D18 = 2 times 18 points = 36 points. The second display unit displays an effect image related to scoring.

 FIG. 10E illustrates a screen in which the dart thrown by the player hits the 0-point area, the target score of the specific user is 0-point, and MISS is displayed on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220. The second display unit displays an effect image related to scoring.

In the case of 01 Game, the target score is reduced to 0 so that the remaining score becomes 0. When the game hits a score higher than the remaining score, BUST is displayed as shown in FIG. 10F. The score does not rise, and the turn is passed to the next player.

In the case of FIG. 10G, a player replace indication is displayed after one player throws three shots in a round. In this case, the player who throws the dart immediately pulls the dart, and the PLAYER CHANGE image portion of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 is displayed. Touch to change to the next player in order to play the game.

In the case of FIG. 10H, when the round is all finished or the winner is determined according to the game method, the screen is displayed.

11A to 11E are views for explaining an example of visual effect display when the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242 are not in a game, and FIGS. 12A to 12D show the dart score display unit 241 and It is a figure for demonstrating the example of scoring and visual effect in game of the edge effect display part 242. FIG.

The dart score display unit 241 controls the lighting and color change of the circular LED bar (first circular LED bar) consisting of a plurality of LEDs which can be independently turned on and changed in color according to the control signal of the dart board lighting unit 210b described above. Darts score numbers and visual effects are displayed by changing the lighting and color on each of the dart score numbers by the control, and the corner effect display unit 242 is a straight LED composed of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently turned on and changes color. The bar (not shown) may display a visual effect through lighting and color change.

11A to 11E, when not in game, FIG. 11A illustrates that the dart score display unit 241 lights two or more lights corresponding to one or more numbers of the dart score unit to sequentially light the electronic dart plate 210a. Figure 11b is a picture implementing the effect, Figure 11b is a picture implementing the effect that seven colors are rotated along the dart scoring unit, Figure 11c is a picture implementing the effect that the two colors intersect, Figure 11d is a color of one This is a picture that implements the effect that the numbers of different colors rotate above the score area.

12A to 12D, when playing a game, FIG. 12A is a picture of changing a color of an LED corresponding to a corresponding score of a dart score unit to a super green color when displaying a general score, that is, a single score, and FIG. 12B is a double image. (Double) The picture is displayed by changing the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding point of the dart scoring unit in the blue score, Figure 12c is to change the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding point of the dart score in the triple score to red 12D is a picture in which the entire dart scoring unit is changed to red for a single bull or blue for a double bull when the BULL is hit. The scoring style can be visually displayed using the number of darts scores and their color.

As above, specific combinations of configurations or steps of the present invention have been described in detail through the above embodiments, but other combinations of such configurations and steps are likewise possible. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and such other combinations are incorporated in the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains.

100: housing body portion 110: electronic control unit
111: central control unit 112: game control unit
112a: game play unit 112b: dart board and input and output device control unit
112c: dart board and I / O interface unit
113: receiver interface 114: communication interface
115: storage unit
120: vertical frame portion 121: electronic dart board coupling portion
122: first display coupling portion 123: second display coupling portion
124: camera coupling
130: opening and closing door portion
200: front panel portion 210: electronic dart board portion
210a: electronic dart board 210b: dart board lighting unit
220: first display (touch panel) unit
241: dart score display unit 242: corner effect display unit
230: second display unit 230
300: charge storage

Claims (15)

In the electronic dart game device,
Including the housing body portion 100, the front panel portion 200, and the cost storage portion 300,
The housing body portion 100,
An electronic control unit 110 that is internally configured to supply power to the electronic dart game device and control driving of the electronic dart game device;
Electronic dart board unit 210 including an electronic dart board 210a,
An electronic dart game apparatus comprising: a first display (touch panel) unit 220 for displaying an image and recognizing a user's touch, and a second display unit for displaying an image.
The method according to claim 1,
The front panel part 200 exposes the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board part 210 and penetrates a dart circle through which a dart score display part 241 is formed by penetrating illumination in the form of a dart score number. Sphere (251),
A first transmission part 152 that transmits the image displayed on the first display (touch panel) part 220 and senses a touch on the surface;
The second display unit 230 includes a second transmission unit 253 that transmits an image to be displayed, and the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front surface thereof, and the first display (touch Panel) and an image of the second display 230 are displayed.
The method according to claim 2,
The electronic dart board unit 210,
A dart plate lighting unit having a circular ring shape surrounding the electronic dart plate 210a and installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dart plate 210a to provide illumination toward the center of the electronic dart plate 210a. 210b). An electronic dart game apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.
The method according to claim 2,
The electronic dart board unit 210,
And a dartboard lighting unit (210b) for providing illumination to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit (241) formed transparently around the dart circular through hole (251).
The method according to claim 4,
The dart board lighting unit 210b is formed in correspondence with the formation position of the dart score number and is composed of a circular ring-shaped LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently turned on and changed in color according to a control signal, and the dart score display unit 241 is provided. The electronic dart game apparatus, characterized in that each of the number of darts to provide a light that can be turned on and changed color.
The method according to claim 2,
The dart score display unit 241 controls the dart score number to be displayed or not displayed according to the dart score score, or changes the display color of the dart score number according to the score type.
The method according to claim 6,
And the scoring form is one selected from among a single score score, a double score score, a triple score score, and a fire hit score score.
The method according to claim 2,
Including the side effect display unit 242 at the corners of both sides, the LED bar of a straight line consisting of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently turned on and the color change is used to enable the lighting and color change in the corner effect display unit 242 Electronic dart game device, characterized in that providing illumination.
The method according to claim 1,
The electronic controller 110 controls the performance of the game by controlling the functions of the electronic dart board and the input / output device according to the loaded software program or the instruction set, and the cost storage unit 300 as an external device by controlling the receiver interface 113. Electronic dart game device, characterized in that for controlling the transmission and reception of the required data or signal.
The method according to claim 9,
The input / output device may include an LED bar, a first display (touch panel) unit 220, a second display unit 230, and an edge effect display unit of the dart plate lighting unit 210b that provides illumination to the dart score display unit 241. 242) an electronic dart game device comprising one or more of the LED bars.
The method according to claim 10,
Electronic control unit 110,
A central control unit (MCU) 111 which executes, including software programs and / or stored instruction sets, thereby performing various functions and processing data for electronic dart game devices;
A game controller 112 for controlling the dart board and the input / output device by performing a dart game by driving the dart game application under the control of the central controller and transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for performing the game with the dart board and the input / output device;
The receiver interface 113 providing electrical connection with the cost storage unit 300 to receive cost storage information of the cost storage unit rotor,
A communication interface 114 providing a communication connection with an external server or other electronic dart device, and
And a storage unit 115 for storing software programs and / or stored instruction sets, game performance applications, and other applications, and storing user game information, required information, and data according to game performance. Darts game device.
The method according to claim 10,
The game controller 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board, and an input / output device controller 112b,
The game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, executes an application of the dart game, calls and generates game information, receives a user's selection input, receives a user's game selection, and selects a selected game. It generates the game progress information by executing the application of the game, and receives the electric signal of the dart board part generated by the hit of the dart during the game execution process, recognizes the target score, the game according to the game rules of the selected and running game application Calculate score information, change the play order of the selected game according to the calculated score information, and end a round or a game;
The dart board and input / output device controller 112b controls the electronic dart board unit, the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and the second display unit 230 through the dart board and the input / output device interface unit 112c. And receives an electrical signal generated by the dart hitting from the electronic dart board unit, and the game progress information on the first display (touch panel) unit and the second display unit according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a. And a user's touch of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 to detect the user's selection input and transmit the received input to the game play unit 112a.
The method according to claim 12,
The dart board and input / output device controller 112b controls the lighting and color change of the LED bars of the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242 in a predetermined manner or according to game progress information. Electronic dart game device.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The front panel unit 200 is a mirror glass, the electronic dart game device, characterized in that the thickness is determined in consideration of the adjustment of the touch sensitivity on the front.
In the dart game performing method using an electronic dart game device,
Game information display process (S00) for displaying the information of one or more playable dart game,
A game selection input receiving process for receiving a user's selection input for a desired dart game and a game method among playable dart games (S10),
A game execution process of executing a game according to a selected game method by executing an application of a game selected by a user (S20),
Recognizing the target score by receiving the electrical signal generated by the dart board in response to the hit of the dart board during the game execution process, and the target score recognition and display process of displaying the target score on the dart score display unit 241 (S30),
Game scoring information calculation process (S40) for calculating the game scoring information according to the game rules of the selected and running game application,
One of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, the second display unit 230, the dart score display unit 241, and the corner effect display unit 242 is updated by updating the game progress information that is changed and generated as the game progresses. Game progress information display process (S50) to be displayed above, and
Electronic dart, characterized in that performed including the round / game end process (S60) to end the game round or end the game and display the game according to the game scoring information calculated according to the game rules of the selected and running game application Dart game execution method using a game device.

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