KR20200064666A - Operating System and method for game based on location, and electronic device supporting the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a location-based game operation system, a method thereof, and a device for supporting the same. The device comprises: a communication circuit forming a communication channel with a server device; and a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit. The processor can be set to transmit location information and event information to the server device in relation to the creation of a game defined to provide at least one mission or event content based on a location by accessing the server device, create the game by placing the at least one mission or the event content in a game zone provided by the server device, and register the created game and then transmit the game-related information to at least one event participating terminal device. The location-based game operation system supports a user to obtain various information on history and life as well as plays a game.

Description

{Operating System and method for game based on location, and electronic device supporting the same}

In the present invention, in a location-based game operation, a location-based game is generated by an event facilitator device, and a location-based game is played by an event participant, but a location-based supporting region-related content can be applied to game progress content It relates to a game operating system and method and an electronic device supporting the same.

Recently, with the rapid development of electric/electronic/communication related technologies, various types of mobile services utilizing wireless online networks (e.g., wireless Internet networks) have been carried out, and accordingly, the dissemination of additional technologies related to mobile services The scale is also showing a wide trend. For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-99641 provides a mobile game system and a method for performing a mobile game.

However, in the case of such a conventional mobile game, simply, a plurality of slave mobile devices are connected to the mobile communication network and the game server through a small number of master mobile devices connected to the mobile communication network and the game server, so that a large number of players network at a low cost. I am just trying to make the game enjoyable. In other words, in the case of the conventional mobile game, since only the communication connection between the master mobile device and the peripheral slave mobile device and game performance are supported, there is no connection with the region where the mobile terminal is located, and information obtained through the game is limited, so simply spend time There was a limit to use.

The present invention allows the event host to create a game suitable for the nature of the event, make the game easily available to other event participants, and provide content related to the region where the event is conducted to the event participants, thereby providing useful information for life or It is intended to provide a location-based game operating system and method and an electronic device supporting the same, so that historical information and the like can be acquired in connection with a region, so as to have the meaning of information acquisition.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, for example, an event proceeding terminal device includes a communication circuit forming a communication channel with a server device, a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit, and the processor is connected to the server device to locate With respect to game creation defined to provide at least one mission or event content based on, the location information and event information are transmitted to the server device, and the at least one mission or the game zone is provided in the server device. It may be characterized in that it is set to generate a game by arranging the event content, and register the generated game, and then transmit the game-related information to at least one event participating terminal device.

Here, the event information includes the title of the game, the purpose of the game, the game personnel, the region where the game will be played, the company's logo that provides the game, the game method, the play time, and the reward for the game It may include at least one of penalty information and the game type setting information.

In addition, the processor may be configured to transmit the location of a certain point on the selected map according to the current location or user input to the server device.

Meanwhile, the processor may be configured to receive game use information of event participating terminal devices according to the game use from the server device and output the received game use information.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, for example, an event participating terminal device includes a communication circuit forming a communication channel with a server device, and a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit, wherein the processor corresponds to the user input to the server Connect to a device, connect to a specific game provided to the server device, receive game-related information provided by the server device, output a game screen, collect own location information and provide it to the server device, and When one's location information corresponds to a designated location, it is characterized in that it is set to receive and output at least one mission or event content corresponding to the one's location information.

Here, the processor may be set to receive reward or penalty information according to game use from the server device.

Alternatively, the processor receives the game score according to the use of the game from the server device during the game or after the game use is completed, and receives a reward when the specified condition is satisfied based on the game score, and receives the reward. If not satisfied, it may be set to receive a penalty.

Game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a server communication circuit, a server processor functionally connected to the server communication circuit, the server processor forms a communication channel with the event progress terminal device, the event progress terminal Receive location information and event information from a device, create a game set to provide at least one mission or event content based on the location information and the event information to a terminal device participating in the game, and register the game Can be set.

Here, the server processor receives the connection information of at least one event participating terminal device from the event proceeding terminal device, and the at least the game related information for downloading the registered game or the game to the participating terminal device. It may be set to provide to one event participation terminal device.

On the other hand, the server processor collects local content corresponding to the location information, determines keywords from the local content, determines a predetermined type of problem corresponding to the determined keywords, and adds additional content related to the keywords It may be set to collect and generate a problem including the additional content as the event content corresponding to the problem type.

In this case, when the event participating terminal device accesses, the server processor provides game execution information to the event participating terminal device, receives location information from the event participating terminal device, and at least one mission corresponding to the location information Alternatively, the event content may be set to be provided to the terminal device participating in the event.

Moreover, the server processor may be set to calculate a game score based on game use information according to the game use of the event participating terminal device, and provide reward or penalty information to the event participating terminal device according to the game score. .

The present invention allows the event participants to communicate the purpose of the event well through the operation of the game, and also informs the user of meaningful information related to the region where the event is being performed, and simply goes beyond the situation of using the game and various history or life information, etc. To provide an opportunity to learn

Other, other effects of the present invention may be provided by various embodiments described below.

1 is a view showing an example of a location-based game operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing a schematic form of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram showing a schematic form of a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for generating a location-based game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for operating a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of operating an event participating terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing an example of an operation method related to providing event content of a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to clarify the features and advantages of the problem solving means of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to specific embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

However, in the following description and accompanying drawings, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention are omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the same components throughout the drawings are represented by the same reference numerals as much as possible.

The terms and words used in the following description and drawings should not be interpreted as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of terms for explaining his or her invention in the best way. Based on the principle that it should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and does not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, and can replace them at the time of this application. It should be understood that there may be equivalents and variations.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second are used to describe various components, and are used only to distinguish one component from other components, and to limit the components It is not used. For example, the second component may be referred to as a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the first component may also be referred to as a second component.

In addition, the terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, terms such as "comprises" or "have" described herein are intended to indicate that there are features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, or one or more thereof. It should be understood that the above other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof are not excluded in advance.

In addition, terms such as “part”, “group”, and “module” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, "a (a or an)", "one (one)," "the (the)" and similar related terms in the context of describing the present invention (especially in the context of the following claims) is different herein. It may be used in a sense including both singular and plural unless indicated or clearly contradicted by context.

In addition to the above-mentioned terms, specific terms used in the following description are provided to help understanding of the present invention, and the use of these specific terms may be changed into other forms without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

In addition, embodiments within the scope of the present invention include computer-readable media having or having computer-executable instructions or data structures stored on computer-readable media. Such computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer system. By way of example, such computer readable media may be in the form of RAM, ROM, EPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage, or computer executable instructions, computer readable instructions or data structures. Physical storage media, such as any other media that may be used to store or transfer certain program code means in, and can be accessed by, general purpose or special purpose computer systems. .

1 is a view showing an example of a location-based game operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the location-based game operating system 10 may include an event progressing terminal device 100, an event participation terminal device 300, a game support server device 200, and a network 50.

The network 50 serves to transfer data for data transmission and reception between the event progressing terminal device 100 and the game support server device 200, or between the event participation terminal device 300 and the game support server device 200 It can serve to transfer data for data transmission and reception. The network 50 is wired communication such as Ethernet, xDSL (ADSL, VDSL), HFC (Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Cable), FTTC (Fiber to The Curb), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), depending on the system implementation method. You can use the method, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wibro), Wimax (Wimax), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution Advanced) may be used, and in addition to the above-described communication methods, other widely known or future communication methods may be included.

The event proceeding terminal device 100 may connect to the game support server device 200 to create a location-based game, and generate and register a location-based game according to the game support server device 200 guide. In this operation, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may log in after accessing the game support server device 200 and set a map mission related to the location-based game. In addition, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may input event information including location information to proceed with the event to the game support server device 200. The event information includes the title of the game, the purpose of the game, the number of people playing the game, the region to play the game, the game method, the play time, the reward or penalty information according to the game performance, the company's logo that provides the game, and the setting of the game method It may include at least one of the information. When the game is started, the event progress terminal device 100 may support the game monitoring function by receiving and outputting information on the event participation terminal devices 300 participating in the game from the game support server device 200. The event proceeding terminal device 100 described in the above specification is a mobile phone such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a personal digital assistants (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, etc. Of course, a fixed terminal such as a smart TV, IPTV, IPTV set-top, laptop computer, desktop computer, etc. may be used, and if it is a device capable of receiving data related to video content according to the present invention, Any device may be used as the event proceeding terminal device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The event participation terminal device 300 may access the game support server device 200 to log in, and select and execute the designated game. Accordingly, the event participation terminal device 300 may enter the virtual game zone set based on the location. After selecting and executing the game, the event participating terminal device 300 may perform user authentication, perform a mission provided by the corresponding game, and receive rewards according to the performance. The event participation terminal device 300 may be a terminal device that is substantially the same or similar to the event progress terminal device 100 described above. For example, the event progress terminal device 100 may be a smart phone or a portable game device.

The game support server device 200 forms a communication channel with the event proceeding terminal device 100 or event participating terminal device 300 through the network 50, and generates and registers or registers a location-based event game. It can support the use of event games. In this regard, the game support server device 200 may produce and support various game contents. In particular, the game support server device 200 of the present invention can support the generation of event content that can be provided for each region. For example, the game support server device 200 may extract keywords by collecting various information related to a specific region according to the request of the event proceeding terminal device 100. The game support server device 200 may determine the type of the problem based on the extracted keyword and collect additional content to generate event content. The generated event content may be stored together with identification information of the corresponding event progressing terminal device 100 or applied to a game created by the event progressing terminal device 100.

As described above, the location-based game operating system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention supports the event progress terminal device 100 to generate a game based on the location according to its purpose or intention, and generates While the event participating terminal devices 300 participate in a specific game to perform a mission, a certain score is given to the event participating terminal device 300 that satisfies a specified condition, and a preset reward is provided based on the assigned score can do.

2 is a view showing a schematic form of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the terminal devices 100 and 300 of the present invention may be at least one of the event proceeding terminal device 100 or the event participation terminal device 300 previously described in FIG. 1.

The terminal devices 100 and 300 include a communication circuit 110 input unit 120, an audio processing unit 130, a memory 140, a display 150, a location information collection sensor 170 and a processor 160. Can be.

The communication circuit 110 may support communication functions of the terminal devices 100 and 300. For example, the communication circuit 110 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 forms a communication channel with the game support server device 200, and the game support server device 200 provides location information and event information for location-based game creation and registration. ). After the communication circuit 110 of the event participating terminal device 300 forms a communication channel with the game support server device 200, after accessing the game provided by the game support server device 200, it transmits location information and , Reward may be received from the game support server device 200. The reward may include a designated item. The communication circuit 110 may include a mobile communication circuit capable of forming a communication channel and a mobile communication channel in consideration of mobility of the terminal devices 100 and 300.

The input unit 120 may receive user input related to manipulation of the terminal devices 100 and 300. The input unit 120 may include various input means such as a physical button such as a keyboard, a keypad, and a touch screen. The input unit 120 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 generates a user input related to access to the game support server device 200, a user input related to login, a user input related to location-based game creation and registration, and the generated user input To the processor 160. The input unit 120 of the event participation terminal device 300 includes user input related to access to the game support server device 200, user input related to login, location-based game use information, such as user input related to game use, receipt and confirmation of rewards, and the like. Related user input may be generated, and the generated user input may be transmitted to the processor 160. The touch function display 150 may function as the input unit 120.

The audio processing unit 130 may support audio signal processing of the terminal devices 100 and 300. In this regard, the audio processing unit 130 is a speaker (SPK) that outputs an audio signal generated in the terminal devices (100, 300), a microphone (MIC) capable of collecting audio signals in the periphery of the terminal devices (100, 300) It may include. The audio processing unit 130 may output game creation and registration, background music to be used when using the game, and the like. As another example, a microphone (MIC) included in the audio processing unit 130 may be used for a user's voice input.

The memory 140 may store data or application programs related to the operation of the terminal devices 100 and 300. For example, the memory 140 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 may store generated game-related information, game access address information, and the like. In addition, the memory 140 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 may store connection information (eg, phone number information) of the event participating terminal devices 300 to provide the game access address information. The memory 140 of the event participation terminal device 300 may store a game application. In addition, the memory 140 of the event participation terminal device 300 may store information generated according to game operation, for example, compensation information.

The display 150 may output at least one screen related to the operation of the terminal devices 100 and 300. For example, the display 150 of the event progress terminal device 100 may output a game support server device 200 connection screen, a screen related to game creation and registration, and a monitoring screen of information collected according to game operation. have. In this regard, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may receive game use information of the event participating terminal devices 300 from the game support server device 200 and output it to the display 150. The display 150 of the event participating terminal device 300 may output a game support server device 200 access screen, a game zone entry screen, a game use screen, an event content screen, a reward reception and confirmation screen, and the like.

The location information collecting sensor 170 may collect location information of the terminal devices 100 and 300. For example, the location information collecting sensor 170 may include a GPS sensor. The location information collection sensor 170 may be activated in response to the control of the processor 160, collect location information in real time or at a predetermined period, and transmit it to the game support server device 200 under the control of the processor 160.

The processor 160 may perform processing or delivery of data related to the operation of the terminal devices 100 and 300. For example, the processor 150 controls access to the game support server device 200 for the operation of the event proceeding terminal device 100, and generates and uses the information provided by the game support server device 200, and Data processing or transmission required for registration can be performed. In this operation, the processor 160 may perform location-based region selection, theme creation, mission detailed setting, reward/penalty input, data writing, collection, processing, etc. necessary to check game results. Further, the processor 160 may support processing for event content creation and application. In addition, the processor 160 of the event participation terminal device 300 controls access control of the game support server device 200, game activation, transmission of location information, reception and output of event content, receipt and confirmation of rewards, and the like. Can be.

3 is a diagram showing a schematic form of a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the game support server device 200 of the present invention may include a server communication circuit 210, a server memory 240, and a server processor 250.

The server communication circuit 210 may form a communication channel of the game support server device 200. For example, the server communication circuit 210 may form a communication channel with the terminal devices 100 and 300 in response to a request for access to the terminal devices 100 and 300. The server communication circuit 210 may provide a virtual page (eg, a game-related screen) designated to the terminal devices 100 and 300 in response to control of the server processor 250. The server communication circuit 210 may communicate with the event progress terminal device 100 to receive information related to game creation and registration. In addition, the server communication circuit 210 may communicate with the event participation terminal device 300 to receive information related to game use or game use information. The server communication circuit 210 may provide the received game use information to the event proceeding terminal device 100 in response to the control of the server processor 250.

The server memory 240 may store various data, programs, and algorithms related to the operation of the game support server device 200. For example, the server memory 240 may include a content DB 241, a game DB 243, and a result DB 245.

The content DB 241 may include information related to each region or contents related to each region. For example, information related to Yi in the Jeolla-do region may be stored in the content DB 241. In this regard, the game support server device 200 may construct text DB 241 by collecting text related to each local news or local history, and analyzing relevant text to collect related information.

The game DB 243 may include at least one game information generated by the event progressing terminal device 100. The at least one game information is at least one mission information to be performed within a certain area centered on the location or location based on the location and event information specified by the event proceeding terminal device 100, compensation or penalty according to the performance of the mission Information, event content information, and the like. In addition, the game information may include map information on a corresponding area.

The result DB 245 may include a result of using a game of terminal devices 300 participating in an event according to performance of at least one game included in the game DB 243. The result of using the game may include history information or game scores about which mission or event content was performed by which event participating terminal device in which game. In addition, the result DB 245 may include reward or penalty information to be provided to any event participating terminal device 300.

The server processor 250 may perform data transfer or data processing related to the operation of the game support server device 200. The server processor 250 may perform a pre-information input process for preparing an event-related or event-related game. For example, the server processor 250 may obtain location-based region selection information, theme information, mission setting information, reward and penalty information, play time information, etc. from the event proceeding terminal device 100. In more detail, the server processor 250 may obtain event information such as an organization name, a participant, an event execution date, an event time, a departure point, and a destination related to an event event from the event proceeding terminal device 100. In addition, the server communication circuit 210 may select a problem type, receive additional content, and the like from the event proceeding terminal device 100 in relation to event content generation.

In addition, the processor 160 may perform a process for propagating the purpose and process of the game and inducing participation to the event participation terminal device 300. In this regard, the processor 160 may obtain connection information of the event participating terminal devices 300 from the event proceeding terminal device 100. The processor 160 may perform a process of generating a game based on a location at a destination to perform an event (or event). In this regard, the processor 160 may receive destination information from the event progressing terminal device 100 and receive at least one mission to be performed at the destination from the event progressing terminal device 100 to generate a game. .

In addition, the processor 160 may execute a location-based game on an event progress day, and collect and store game results related to the event participation terminal device 300 to be accessed. In this regard, the processor 160 may receive login information from the event participation terminal device 300 and provide related game information to the event participation terminal device 300. The server processor 250 may receive location information of the event participation terminal device 300 in real time, and provide event content or mission according to the location to the event participation terminal device 300. The processor 160 may analyze a game result (eg, various events or missions or event contents) and provide an analysis result to the event proceeding terminal device 100 when a specified time elapses after the game is performed. In this process, the server processor 250 may provide reward and penalty information for the result to at least one of the event proceeding terminal device 100 and the event participating terminal device 300.

In the above-described operation, the server processor 250 may propagate virtual exploration and event content of a location related to the game in connection with various SNS after the game is created. In this regard, the server processor 250 may collect connection information or SNS account information of the event participating terminal device 300 from the event proceeding terminal device 100 and provide the virtual exploration or event content through the information. have.

When the event participation terminal device 300 accesses the game zone, the server processor 250 provides map information to the event participation terminal device 300, guides movement to an area having a specific mission based on the location, and the like. , It may provide a variety of information related to the mission to the event participation terminal device 300. In this process, the server processor 250 may collect location information and input information related to mission performance from the event participating terminal device 300. For example, the server processor 250 induces the event participating terminal device 300 to move from a specific location to a destination location during a game operation period, and exercises the corresponding event content so that the event contents can be viewed at a specific destination location It can be provided to the participating terminal device 300. In the above-described moving process, the server processor 250 may provide at least one sub-mission to the event participating terminal device 300 and collect input information corresponding thereto. The server processor 250 collects location information, input information, etc. provided by the event participating terminal device 300 during game operation, edits and processes the collected contents, and then provides the event progress to the terminal device 100 Can be.

In relation to providing a local content problem linked to location information, the server processor 250 may determine a certain region range based on a specified location or a corresponding location, and may determine local content search and keywords based on the determined region range. . The server processor 250 may analyze the problem type corresponding to the determined keyword and determine the problem type. In this regard, the game support server device 200 may build DBs for various types of problems corresponding to keywords. In addition, the server processor 250 may provide a plurality of problem types to the event progressing terminal device 100 and receive at least one problem type selection information from the event progressing terminal device 100. When the problem type is determined, the server processor 250 may search for and add additional content associated with the problem type, and then complete the problem. The additional content may include, for example, elements that can be queried in relation to a problem type, for example, at least one history information related to a person (for example, a person's birthday, a person's birthplace, a person's achievements, etc.), traditional fairy tale or narrative composition information , And the like.

The server processor 250 may analyze the location of the event proceeding terminal device 100 and determine a level of a region range to provide event content based on the location. The server processor 250 may search for local content and extract keywords based on the regional coverage level. For example, the server processor 250 calculates the distance relationship with the current location of the event proceeding terminal device 100 to the location where the event was performed, and sets the region level higher as the distance increases, and relatively regional level. In this case, a relatively easy problem can be determined as the event content. When the keyword is determined, the server processor 250 may complete the problem by substituting the keyword for a predetermined problem type and searching and substituting additional content for final problem determination. Meanwhile, the task related to the generation of the above-described event content may be performed by the event proceeding terminal device 100 instead.

4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for generating a location-based game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, in connection with a method for generating a location-based game according to an embodiment of the present invention, when an input event related to user input occurs in the processor 160 of the event proceeding terminal device 100, in step 401, the corresponding You can check if the input event is input related to the location-based event game creation. If the received input event is not an event for generating a location-based event game, the processor 160 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 may process the function execution corresponding to the event type in step 403. For example, the event progressing terminal device 100 may collect connection information, event information, etc. of the event participating terminal devices 300.

When an input event related to the creation of a location-based event game occurs, the processor 160 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 may process input of event information in operation 405. In this regard, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may output a screen interface related to input of event information. In relation to the output of the screen interface, the event proceeding terminal device 100 performs a connection to the game support server device 200, performs a login process, and relates to game creation, the game support server device 200 It can receive and output the virtual page provided by. The virtual page provided by the game support server device 200 may include an input area related to input of the event information. The event information input may include, for example, at least a location and event content input. The location may include the current location of the event proceeding terminal device 100 or a specific location designated by the user. In this regard, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may output pre-stored map information to the display 150 or map information received from the game support server device 200. The event information may include, for example, theme information, mission setting information, reward and penalty information according to game scores, game method setting information, play time information, and the like.

In step 407, the processor 160 of the event proceeding terminal device 100 may process the game creation registration. For example, the event proceeding terminal device 100 outputs a virtual button for registering a game creation after inputting event information, and when the corresponding virtual button is selected, sends a message requesting game creation registration to the game support server device 200 Can transmit.

Next, in step 409, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may perform a radio wave operation. For example, the event progressing terminal device 100 may provide registered game-related information to the event participation terminal device 300. In this regard, the event proceeding terminal device 100 may receive the game address information or the game-related application or the address information for downloading the game-related application from the game support server device 200 after the game registration is performed. The event proceeding terminal device 100 may transmit the received address information or game application to another event participating terminal device 300 through a message or the like.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for operating a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, in connection with the operation of the game support server device, the server processor 250 may collect game participation information in step 501. In this regard, the server processor 250 may form a communication channel with at least one event participating terminal device 300 and receive location information and input information from the event participating terminal device 300. The input information may include input information for performing a mission provided according to the current location of the event participating terminal device 300 or input information input by the event participating terminal device 300 in connection with performing the event content.

In step 503, the server processor 250 of the game support server device 200 may generate a result according to the participation information. For example, the server processor 250 may convert a game score of each event participating terminal device 300 based on the participation information and store it as a result.

In step 505, the server processor 250 of the game support server device 200 may transmit the result to at least one terminal device of the event participating terminal device 300 and the event progressing terminal device 100. For example, while the game support server device 200 transmits the game score to the event participating terminal device 300, it can also transmit guide information for at least one of the rewards or penalties in progress related to the score. Alternatively, the game support server device 200 may transmit ranking information together with the game score.

Meanwhile, in the above description, it has been described that information such as game scores or rankings is transmitted after the game is completed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the server processor 250 of the game support server device 200 may provide result information, such as the game score or rank, periodically during a game or whenever a mission or event content is resolved. In addition, the server processor 250 may also provide reward or penalty information provided according to the game score or rank during the game. When the result information is transmitted only to the event progressing terminal device 100, the event progressing terminal device 100 may transmit at least one of game scores/ranks/compensations/penalties to a specific event participation terminal device 300, if necessary. ), or may be provided to the entire terminal device according to the policy. Meanwhile, the server processor 250 may provide the entire time and current time of the performed game to the event participating terminal device 300.

6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of operating an event participating terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in relation to the method for operating an event participating terminal device of the present invention, when an input event according to a user input occurs in the processor 160 of the event participating terminal device 300, the input event is generated in step 601. You can check if it is an input event related to game execution. If the event is not an input event related to game execution, the event participating terminal device 300 may process the function execution corresponding to the input event in step 603. For example, the event participation terminal device 300 may play music corresponding to a user input or provide time or alarm information.

When the input event is an input event related to the execution of the event game, the event participating terminal device 300 may perform entry into the game zone in step 605. In this regard, the event participating terminal device 300 activates the communication circuit 110 and enters the game zone generated by the game support server device 200 through the communication channel generated by the communication circuit 110. Can be. The input event may include, for example, an input event requesting execution of an application related to the event game. The event participating terminal device 300 provides login information to the game support server device 200 while requesting entry to a specific game provided by the game support server device 200, and when the login information is valid, the game support The server device 200 may provide information regarding the game environment to the event participating terminal device 300. The event participating terminal device 300 builds a virtual environment based on game information provided by the game support server device 200, outputs screen information to the display 150, and outputs audio information to the audio processing unit ( 130).

In step 607, the processor 160 of the event participation terminal device 300 may perform location information transmission. In this regard, the event participating terminal device 300 may activate the location information collection sensor 170. The event participating terminal device 300 may collect location information in real time or collect it according to a predetermined cycle and provide it to the game support server device 200.

In step 609, the processor 160 of the event participation terminal device 300 may determine whether there is an event content execution. In this regard, when the game support server device 200 collects location information from the event participation terminal device 300, it compares the location with the predetermined mission information or event content information or destination information, and the event participation terminal within a specified range When the device 300 is located, event content may be provided to the event participating terminal device 300.

If there is an event content execution, the event participation terminal device 300 may transmit a result of performing the event content to the game support server device 200 in step 611. For example, the game support server device 200 displays the event content generated based on information related to various fields such as history, culture, economy, environment, politics, etc. of the region where the event participation terminal device 300 is located in the event participation terminal device 300 To provide in the form of a problem, and compare the answer provided from the event participation terminal device 300 with a preset correct answer, it may process mission completion or game score acquisition.

In step 613, the processor 160 of the event participation terminal device 300 may check whether there is an event related to the end of the game. When an event related to the end of the game occurs, the event participating terminal device 300 may terminate the game application running on the terminal device and release the communication channel with the game support server device 200. In addition, the event participation terminal device 300 may deactivate the location information collection sensor 170. If there is no event related to the end of the game, the processor 160 of the event participating terminal device 300 may branch to step 607 before and perform the subsequent operation again.

7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating method related to providing event content of a game support server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in the event content related operation of the game support server device of the present invention, the server processor 250 of the game support server device 200 is a terminal device (eg, an event progressing terminal device 100) in step 701. ) You can check if there is a connection. If there is no connection of the event proceeding terminal device 100, the server processor 250 may process the performance of the function designated in step 703. For example, the server processor 250 may collect local content (information related to the history, civilization, economy, politics, environment, etc. of a specific area) and update the content DB 241 with the collected local content.

When the event proceeding terminal device 100 accesses, in step 705, the server processor 250 may collect location information. For example, the server processor 250 may request location information from the event progress terminal device 100 and receive location information from the event progress terminal device 100. Alternatively, the server processor 250 provides map information for specifying a location to the event progressing terminal device 100, and when the event progressing terminal device 100 selects and provides a specific point, collects selected location information Can be.

In step 707, the server processor 250 may determine local content selection and keywords according to the location. The keyword determination may be performed based on information such as news that has appeared most recently in relation to the corresponding region on a portal site or the like. Alternatively, the keyword determination may be performed through analysis of interests of local residents, the most famous events or characters in the history of the region.

In step 709, the server processor 250 may determine the type of problem based on the collected local content and keywords. In this regard, the server processor 250 may use the pre-stored mapping table, for example, a mapping table between keywords and problem types, to determine the problem type corresponding to the currently determined keyword. The mapping table may be provided through, for example, a problem type calculation program or algorithm that can be provided through each keyword.

In step 711, the server processor 250 may generate a problem by substituting additional content to the determined type. The additional content may include information that can be provided as an answer to the determined question type among various additional information related to the keyword. For example, when the keyword is a person, history information of the person may be additional content (or additional information). When the keyword is a specific product, the additional content may be specification information of the product. In operation 713, the server processor 250 may provide the generated problem as event content of a game being generated by the event progressing terminal device 100.

Meanwhile, in order to provide event content in a game, the server processor 250 maps each event progress terminal device 100, a location to play the game, and event content related to the location to be stored and managed in the server memory 240. Can be. The server processor 250 may support various location-based game creation and operation. For example, the server processor 250 allows a user to set a game type such as an individual match/ranking match/flag (group) match, and provides various mission types capable of obtaining scores based on location information, and a map marker/ It can support functions such as background image, manual or automatic creation of the theme.

The present invention is applied to the field of location-based games.

The present invention supports the creation of a game based on the location, and increases interest in the game through various rewards and penalties according to the use of the game, while maximizing satisfaction with the event. In addition, the present invention can allow users to have more knowledge and information about the corresponding region by applying local content at a specific point to the game.

10: location-based game operation system
50: network
100: event progress terminal device
110: communication circuit
120: input unit
130: audio processing unit
140: memory
150: display
160: processor
200: game server support device
210: server communication circuit
240: server memory
250: server processor
300: event participation terminal device

Claims (12)

A communication circuit forming a communication channel with the server device;
And a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit.
The processor
In connection with the game device defined to provide at least one mission or event content based on a location by accessing the server device, transmitting location information and event information to the server device;
The game is generated by placing the at least one mission or the event content in a game zone provided by the server device,
After registering the generated game, the event progress terminal device characterized in that it is set to transmit the game-related information to at least one event participation terminal device. According to claim 1,
The event information
The title of the game, the purpose of the game, the game personnel, the region where the game will be played, the logo of the company providing the game, the game method, play time, compensation or penalty information according to the game execution, the game method Event proceeding terminal device comprising at least one of the setting information. According to claim 1,
The processor
Event location terminal device, characterized in that set to transmit the location of a certain point on the map selected according to the current location or user input to the server device. According to claim 1,
The processor
The event proceeding terminal device is configured to receive game use information of event participating terminal devices according to the game use from the server device and output the received game use information. A communication circuit forming a communication channel with the server device;
And a processor functionally connected to the communication circuit.
The processor
Connect to the server device in response to a user input, access to a specific game provided to the server device,
Outputs a game screen by receiving game-related information provided by the server device,
Collecting their location information and providing it to the server device,
When the own location information corresponds to the designated location, the event participation terminal device, characterized in that it is set to receive and output at least one mission or event content corresponding to the location information. The method of claim 5,
The processor
Event participation terminal device characterized in that it is set to receive reward or penalty information according to the use of the game from the server device. The method of claim 5,
The processor
During the game or after the use of the game is completed, a game score according to the use of the game is received from the server device, and if a specified condition is satisfied based on the game score, a reward is received, and a specified condition is not satisfied Event participation terminal device characterized in that it is set to receive a penalty. Server communication circuit;
And a server processor functionally connected to the server communication circuit.
The server processor
Form a communication channel with the terminal device in progress,
Receiving location information and event information from the event proceeding terminal device,
Create a game set to provide at least one mission or event content based on the location information and the event information to a terminal device participating in the corresponding game,
Game support server device, characterized in that it is set to register the game. The method of claim 8,
The server processor
Receiving connection information of at least one event participating terminal device from the event proceeding terminal device,
A game support server device, characterized in that it is set to provide the registered game or game related information to download the game to the participating terminal device to the at least one event participating terminal device. The method of claim 9,
The server processor
Collect local content corresponding to the location information,
Determine keywords from content in the region,
Determine a predetermined problem type corresponding to the determined keyword,
Collect additional content related to the keyword,
Game support server device, characterized in that it is set to generate the problem including the additional content in response to the type of the problem as the event content. The method of claim 10,
The server processor
When the event participation terminal device accesses, provides game execution information to the event participation terminal device,
Receiving location information from the event participating terminal device,
Game support server device, characterized in that configured to provide at least one mission or event content corresponding to the location information to the event participating terminal device. The method of claim 11,
The server processor
The game score is calculated based on the game use information according to the game use of the terminal device participating in the event,
Game support server device, characterized in that set to provide reward or penalty information to the event participation terminal device according to the game score.

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