KR20200099792A - Apparatus and method for providing item informationi - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for providing item information. According to one embodiment, the apparatus for providing item information includes: a log data collecting part collecting log data about one or more game items; an item information generating part generating at least one of history information with respect to each of the one or more game items and use pattern information of users with respect to each of the one or more game items based on the collected log data; and an item information providing part providing the item information containing at least one of the history information with respect to the specific game item and the use pattern information of the users with respect to the specific game item of the one or more game items.

Description

Device and method of providing item information {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ITEM INFORMATIONI}

The disclosed embodiments relate to item information providing technology.

Item information provided to users in a game generally includes information on performance or characteristics given to game items in the game, such as attack power, defense power, durability, and wearable level.

However, it is difficult for the user to properly determine and utilize the usefulness of the game item using only such information. Accordingly, in general, users must directly determine how other users are using the specific game item by accessing an online community site for a game and directly comparing and analyzing the use experience information for a specific game item of other users. .

However, in any game, there is not a sufficiently active online community site, and users must manually collect the experience information of other users and suffer from the trouble of comparing and analyzing them, and the collected experience information is accurate. , There is no guarantee that objectivity and reliability are guaranteed. Therefore, the introduction of technology to solve these problems is urgent.

An apparatus for providing item information according to an embodiment includes: a log data collection unit for collecting log data related to one or more game items; An item information generation unit that generates at least one of history information for each of the one or more game items and user usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items, based on the collected log data; And an item information providing unit that provides item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among the one or more game items and information on a usage pattern of users for the specific game item to the gaming device.

When receiving a request for item information on the specific game item from the gaming device, the item information providing unit may provide the item information on the specific game item to the gaming device.

The log data may include at least one of game item type identification information, game item unique identification information, game item generation information, game item succession information, user information holding the game item, and character information using the game item. I can.

The history information for each of the one or more game items may include information related to at least one of creation, acquisition, and succession of each of the one or more game items.

The user's usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items includes a game item that the users prefer to use with each of the one or more game items, and a game that the users prefer to use instead of each of the one or more game items. It may include information related to at least one of an item and a level of a character that the users prefer to use each of the one or more game items.

According to an embodiment, a method of providing item information includes: collecting log data related to one or more game items; Generating at least one of history information for each of the one or more game items and usage pattern information of users for each of the one or more game items, based on the collected log data; And providing item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among the one or more game items and user usage pattern information on the specific game item to a gaming device.

The method of providing item information further includes, prior to the providing step, receiving an item information request for the specific game item from the gaming device, and the providing step includes the specific game item from the gaming device When receiving an item information request for, the item information on the specific game item may be provided to the gaming device.

The log data includes game item type identification information, game item unique identification information, game item creation information, game item succession information, game item usage information and character information using game items. It may include at least one.

The history information for each of the one or more game items may include information related to at least one of creation, acquisition, and succession of each of the one or more game items.

The user's usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items includes a game item that the users prefer to use with each of the one or more game items, and a game that the users prefer to use instead of each of the one or more game items. It may include information related to at least one of an item and a level of a character that the users prefer to use each of the one or more game items.

An apparatus for providing item information according to an embodiment includes: one or more processors; And one or more communication interfaces, wherein the one or more processors collect log data related to one or more game items, and based on the collected log data, history information for each of the one or more game items and the one or more Generates at least one of the user's usage pattern information for each game item, and among the history information of a specific game item among the one or more game items and the user's usage pattern information of the specific game item through the one or more communication interfaces Item information including at least one is provided to the gaming device.

When receiving a request for item information on the specific game item from the gaming device, the one or more processors may provide the item information on the specific game item to the gaming device through the one or more communication interfaces.

1 is a block diagram of a system for providing item information according to an embodiment.
2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing item information according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example of item information provided to a gaming device according to an embodiment.
4 is a flowchart of a method of providing item information according to an exemplary embodiment.
5 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.

Hereinafter, a specific embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and/or systems described herein. However, this is only an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In describing the embodiments, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions and may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. The terms used in the detailed description are only for describing the embodiments, and should not be limiting. Unless explicitly used otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In this description, expressions such as “comprising” or “feature” are intended to indicate certain characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, some or combination thereof, and one or more It should not be construed to exclude the presence or possibility of other features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, any part or combination thereof.

Hereinafter, "game" means software that one or more gamers can enjoy using an input device mounted on or connected to a gaming device. Usually, the player character is directly manipulated or the movement of objects in the game is handled, etc., and is a role playing game (RPG), a massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG: Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game). ), adventure games, arcade games, etc.

Hereinafter, “gaming device” refers to hardware that executes game software, performs an operation according to a user's input through an input device, and outputs a result through an output device. For example, Personal Computer, Laptop Computer, Game Console, Smart Phone, Tablet PC, Smart Band or Smart Watch, etc. It may be in the form of a wearable device. In addition, any hardware that satisfies the above definition is interpreted as belonging to a gaming device.

Hereinafter, the term "online game" means a game that must be passed through a network to play the game. Usually, it means a game in which two or more gaming devices in a remote location are connected to each other through a network or synchronized through a server. If it satisfies the above definition, there is no restriction on the type of gaming device that executes the game. In addition to games running on personal computers or game consoles, games running on mobile devices such as smartphones, or games running in the cloud or in conjunction with a plurality of different gaming devices (including different types of gaming devices) are also mentioned above. Anything that satisfies the definition is interpreted as belonging to an online game.

Hereinafter, the "input device" refers to a device for inputting data to a gaming device. For example, a joystick, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch screen, a hardware button or an input device exclusively for game operation manufactured in the form of a steering wheel, a musical instrument, a gun, gloves, or a footrest. In addition, various sensors (temperature sensor, infrared sensor, motion sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, gravity sensor, etc.) mounted or interlocked with gaming devices, global positioning system (GPS), indoor positioning system ), etc. may also be an example of an input device.

1 is a block diagram of a system for providing item information according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, an item information providing system 100 according to an embodiment includes a game server 110 and gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n.

The game server 110 provides online game services to each gaming device 120-1, 120-2, 120-n through an online game application installed on each gaming device 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n. Can provide. In this case, the online game application may mean a program for providing an online game service in connection with the game server 110.

For example, an online game application communicates with the game server 110 to play an online game, and from the user's side, such as game-related display, game screen processing, sound effect processing, and provision of various user interfaces for games. It can play a variety of roles to be played. In this case, the division of roles between the game application and the game server 110 may be variously configured according to embodiments.

Each gaming device (120-1, 120-2, 120-n) receives a request to display item information for a specific game item in the game from a user using an online game service through an online game application, the game server 110 You can request item information for the game item.

On the other hand, when the game server 110 receives an item information request for a specific game item from the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n, the game server 110 sends item information about the game item to the gaming device 120- 1, 120-2, 120-n) can be provided.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, item information provided to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2 and 120-n may include specification information and additional information on a specific game item. In this case, the specification information may include information related to performance or characteristics given to a game item in the game, such as attack power, durability, defense power, and the like. In addition, the additional information may include at least one of history information on a game item to be described later and information on usage patterns of users.

2 is a block diagram of an apparatus for providing item information according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the item information providing device 200 according to an embodiment includes a log data collection unit 210, an item information generation unit 220, and an item information providing unit 230.

In an embodiment, the item information providing apparatus 200 may be implemented as a component included in the game server 110 shown in FIG. 1.

In addition, in one embodiment, the log data collection unit 210, the item information generation unit 220, and the item information providing unit 230 are implemented using one or more physically separated devices, or one or more processors or one or more It may be implemented by a combination of a processor and software, and unlike the illustrated example, it may not be clearly distinguished in a specific operation.

The log data collection unit 210 collects log data related to one or more game items in the game. Here, the log data is at least one of game item type identification information, game item unique identification information, game item generation information, game item succession information, game item usage information of a user holding the game item, and character information using the game item. It can contain one.

The type identification information of the game item refers to information that enables identification of the type of game item. For example, when there are several types of game items in a game, type identification information may be the same between game items of the same type, and type identification information may be different between game items of different types.

The unique identification information of the game item refers to information that enables identification of individual game items in the game. For example, the unique identification information may be a number sequentially assigned according to the order in which game items are generated in the game.

As a specific example, generation information may be sequentially assigned as 0001, 0002, 0003 to each of the game item generated first, the game item generated second, and the game item generated third in the game.

On the other hand, when a plurality of game items of the same type exist in the game, the type identification information between the corresponding game items may be the same, but unique identification information may be different.

The game item generation information may include information related to a cause of the game item being generated in the game.

As a specific example, when a specific game item is generated through monster hunting, the generation information of the corresponding game item may include information on the hunted monster, the hunting location, and the hunting date and time.

As another example, when a specific game item is created through purchase at an in-game store, the generation information of the corresponding game item may include information about the purchased store, purchaser information, purchase history, purchase price, purchase date, etc. I can.

As another example, when a specific game item is generated through a combination of other game items, the generation information of the corresponding game item may include information on the number of attempts to combine game items, a combination place, and a combination date and time.

Meanwhile, the succession information of the game item may include information related to succession of the game item performed in the game. For example, game items may be inherited through transactions or gifts between users within the game. As a specific example, the succession information of the game item may include information on a successor of the game item, a successor of the game item, a succession cause, a succession date and time.

The usage information of the game item of the user with the game item is, for example, when and how the user with the game item in the game used the game item in the game, what other game items used with the game item. After using the game item, information on what other game items are used instead of the corresponding game item may be included.

Character information using game items is, for example, about the attribute, level, class, type, and in-game user group to which the character belongs (e.g., blood alliance, team, guild, etc.) May contain information.

The item information generation unit 220 generates at least one of history information for each of one or more game items and usage pattern information of users based on the log data collected by the log data collection unit 210.

In this case, the history information for each game item may include at least one of information related to generation, acquisition, and succession of each game item. For example, users can check information on how, how, when, and to whom a game item was created through history information.

On the other hand, the user's usage pattern information for each game item is the game item that users prefer to use with each game item, the game item that users prefer to use in place of each game item, and that each game item is used by users. It may include information on at least one of the levels of the preferred character. The user's usage pattern information can help users to establish strategies related to game items, such as how to use game items and which game items to use after that.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the item information generation unit 220 performs at least one of statistical processing and aggregation processing on the information included in the log data collected by the log data collection unit 210 to each game item. It is possible to create information on the usage pattern of users for For example, the item information generation unit 220 is based on at least one of an average value or a median value of a level at which users start using each game item, and an average value or median value of a level at which users start not using each game item. Thus, the level of the character who prefers to use each of the game items can be calculated.

The item information providing unit 230 transmits item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among one or more game items and user usage pattern information to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n. Provided as

Specifically, according to an embodiment, when receiving an item information request for a specific game item from the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, 120-n, the item information providing unit 230 Item information including at least one of history information and usage pattern information of users is provided to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n.

3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example of item information provided to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n according to an embodiment.

Referring to the example shown in FIG. 3, item information provided to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n may include specification information 310 and additional information 320 for a specific game item. I can.

As shown in the illustrated example, the specification information 310 may include information related to performance or characteristics assigned to a game item in a game such as attack power, durability, and set effect. In addition, the additional information 320 includes history information such as a production unique number given when the game item is produced, information about a game item worn by other users in place of the game item, and other users wear it together with the game item. It may include user usage pattern information for game items, such as information on other items.

4 is a flowchart of a method of providing item information according to an exemplary embodiment.

The method illustrated in FIG. 4 may be performed, for example, by the apparatus 200 for providing item information illustrated in FIG. 2.

First, the item information providing device 200 collects log data related to one or more game items (410).

Thereafter, the item information providing apparatus 200 generates at least one of history information for each game item and usage pattern information of users based on the collected log data (420).

Thereafter, the item information providing apparatus 200 receives an item information request for a specific game item from the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n (430).

Thereafter, the item information providing apparatus 200 provides at least one of the history information on the game item requested for item information and the usage pattern information of users to the gaming devices 120-1, 120-2, and 120-n (440). ).

Meanwhile, in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 4, the method is described by dividing the method into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps are performed in a different order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, or divided into detailed steps. Or, one or more steps not shown may be added and performed.

5 is a block diagram illustrating and describing a computing environment 10 including a computing device suitable for use in example embodiments.

In the illustrated embodiment, each component may have different functions and capabilities in addition to those described below, and may include additional components in addition to those described below.

The illustrated computing environment 10 includes a computing device 12. In an embodiment, the computing device 12 may be one or more components included in the item information providing apparatus 200 illustrated in FIG. 2.

The computing device 12 includes at least one processor 14, a computer-readable storage medium 16 and a communication bus 18. The processor 14 may cause the computing device 12 to operate according to the exemplary embodiments mentioned above. For example, the processor 14 may execute one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium 16. The one or more programs may include one or more computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are configured to cause the computing device 12 to perform operations according to an exemplary embodiment when executed by the processor 14 Can be.

The computer-readable storage medium 16 is configured to store computer-executable instructions or program code, program data, and/or other suitable form of information. The program 20 stored in the computer-readable storage medium 16 includes a set of instructions executable by the processor 14. In one embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium 16 includes memory (volatile memory such as random access memory, nonvolatile memory, or a suitable combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash It may be memory devices, other types of storage media that can be accessed by computing device 12 and store desired information, or a suitable combination thereof.

The communication bus 18 interconnects the various other components of the computing device 12, including the processor 14 and computer-readable storage medium 16.

Computing device 12 may also include one or more input/output interfaces 22 and one or more network communication interfaces 26 that provide interfaces for one or more input/output devices 24. The input/output interface 22 and the network communication interface 26 are connected to the communication bus 18. The input/output device 24 may be connected to other components of the computing device 12 through the input/output interface 22. The exemplary input/output device 24 includes a pointing device (mouse or track pad, etc.), a keyboard, a touch input device (touch pad or touch screen, etc.), a voice or sound input device, various types of sensor devices, and/or photographing devices. Input devices and/or output devices such as display devices, printers, speakers, and/or network cards. The exemplary input/output device 24 may be included inside the computing device 12 as a component constituting the computing device 12, or be connected to the computing device 12 as a separate device distinct from the computing device 12. May be.

On the other hand, according to the disclosed embodiments, by providing at least one of history information on a specific game item and user usage pattern information related to a specific game item to the gaming device, a user can determine the uniqueness of a specific game item. It can give meaning or help the user to establish strategies related to game items, such as how to use certain game items and which items to use after that.

For example, through history information, users can check information on how a game item was created, how, when, and to whom, and who, when, where, how, and who used it. In addition, the usage pattern information of users is generated based on objective log data collected from the game server, not experience information subjectively created by the users, and accuracy, objectivity, and reliability can be guaranteed.

And, through these, it is possible to inspire users' game interest or game motivation, and improve game accessibility or game convenience of users.

Meanwhile, an embodiment of the present invention may include a program for performing the methods described in the present specification on a computer, and a computer-readable recording medium including the program. The computer-readable recording medium may include a program command, a local data file, a local data structure, or the like alone or in combination. The media may be specially designed and configured for the present invention, or may be commonly used in the field of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and specially configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Hardware devices are included. Examples of the program may include not only machine language codes created by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

The above detailed description should not be construed as restrictive in all respects and should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

10: computing environment
12: computing device
14: processor
16: computer readable storage medium
18: communication bus
20: program
22: input/output interface
24: input/output device
26: network communication interface
100: item information provision system
110: game server
120: gaming device
200: item information providing device
210: log data collection unit
220: item information generation unit
230: item information providing unit
310: Specification information
320: additional information

Claims (12)

A log data collection unit that collects log data related to one or more game items;
An item information generation unit that generates at least one of history information for each of the one or more game items and user usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items, based on the collected log data; And
Item information providing apparatus comprising an item information providing unit for providing item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among the one or more game items and user usage pattern information on the specific game item to a gaming device . The method according to claim 1,
The item information providing unit, when receiving an item information request for the specific game item from the gaming device, provides the item information on the specific game item to the gaming device. The method according to claim 1,
The log data includes at least one of game item type identification information, game item unique identification information, game item generation information, game item succession information, game item usage information of a user holding the game item, and character information using the game item. Item information providing device including one. The method according to claim 1,
The history information for each of the one or more game items includes information related to at least one of creation, acquisition, and succession of each of the one or more game items. The method according to claim 1,
The user's usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items includes a game item that the users prefer to use with each of the one or more game items, and a game that the users prefer to use instead of each of the one or more game items. An item information providing apparatus comprising information related to at least one of an item and a level of a character that the users prefer to use each of one or more game items. Collecting log data related to one or more game items;
Generating at least one of history information for each of the one or more game items and usage pattern information of users for each of the one or more game items, based on the collected log data; And
And providing item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among the one or more game items and user usage pattern information on the specific game item to a gaming device. The method of claim 6,
Before the providing step, further comprising the step of receiving an item information request for the specific game item from the gaming device,
The providing step, when receiving an item information request for the specific game item from the gaming device, provides the item information for the specific game item to the gaming device. The method of claim 6,
The log data includes game item type identification information, game item unique identification information, game item generation information, game item succession information, game item usage information and character information using game items. Item information providing method comprising at least one. The method of claim 6,
The history information for each of the one or more game items includes information related to at least one of generation, acquisition, and succession of each of the one or more game items. The method of claim 6,
The user's usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items includes a game item that the users prefer to use with each of the one or more game items, and a game that the users prefer to use instead of each of the one or more game items. An item information providing method comprising information related to at least one of an item and a level of a character that the users prefer to use each of one or more game items. One or more processors; And
Includes one or more communication interfaces,
The one or more processors,
Collect log data related to one or more game items,
Based on the collected log data, at least one of history information for each of the one or more game items and user usage pattern information for each of the one or more game items is generated,
Providing item information, providing item information including at least one of history information on a specific game item among the one or more game items and user usage pattern information on the specific game item to a gaming device through the one or more communication interfaces Device. The method of claim 11,
The at least one processor, when receiving an item information request for the specific game item from the gaming device, provides the item information on the specific game item to the gaming device through the at least one communication interface, item information Provision device.

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